I don't know the topfield box, but it's unlikely it can decode the new carrier mode. h.264 it might be able to handle, but it would be a surprise. So no, the HD will need a new box. Optional upgrade, not a free upgrade! Though the broadcast service will remain free to air.
a On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Alun Rowe <[email protected]> wrote: > > I meant in terms of the HD element if they are changing the spec? If there > is a decryption requirement I doubt the Topfield will have it? > > On 17 Sep 2009, at 17:52, "Ant Miller" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> You'll need to retune, but the services you currently get on Freeview >> should still be available. Think of Freeview + as an optional >> upgrade. >> >> a >> >> On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Alun Rowe <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> I assume my topfield HD will be out of date with these proposed changes? >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Ant Miller >> >> tel: 07709 265961 >> email: [email protected] >> - >> Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please >> visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. >> Unofficial list archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> >> >> This message (and any associated files) is intended only for the use of >> the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain >> information that is confidential, subject to copyright or constitutes a >> trade secret. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified >> that any dissemination, copying or distribution of this message, or files >> associated with this message, is strictly prohibited. If you have received >> this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the >> message and deleting it from your computer. Messages sent to and from us may >> be monitored. >> >> Internet communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as >> information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or >> incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, we do not accept responsibility >> for any errors or omissions that are present in this message, or any >> attachment, that have arisen as a result of e-mail transmission. If >> verification is required, please request a hard-copy version. Any views or >> opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily >> represent those of the company. > > > Alun Rowe > Pentangle Internet Limited > 2 Buttermarket > Thame > Oxfordshire > OX9 3EW > Tel: +44 8700 339905 > Fax: +44 8700 339906 > Please direct all support requests to > mailto:[email protected] Internet Limited is a limited > company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 3960918. > Registered office: 1 Lauras Close, Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire PE19 5DP > > - > Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please > visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. > Unofficial list archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > -- Ant Miller tel: 07709 265961 email: [email protected] - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
