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Can anyone clear up a few questions I have about adding digital tv to the car
Ireland broadcasts in mpeg4
So id need an mpeg 4 dvb-t box
But the uk broadcast in mpeg2 so If I buy an mpeg 4 box It will just give irish stations is it ?
But if I bought an mpeg2 box would it pick up the digital uk channels in the car ?
Whats the recommendation go for mpeg2 , mpeg 4 or a box with both
As you know I recently fitted a TV module to my car. You should go MPEG4 DVB-T. The UK will eventually be ditching MPEG2 anyway. I think most MPEG4 boxes do MPEG2.
Oh, I have to tune mine in if I move between Cork & Dublin due to the fact that different frequency channels are used across the country.
Thats grand so ,cheers Mark for clearing it up
And can I ask what channels you pick up are you getting uk channels
Same as you have at home. Digital radio too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gar
Uk has over 100 channels.
Higher grade of tuners do not need manual tuning. They scan frequencies frenquently and calibrate themselves. But at an extra cost which is hard to justify in a car. They come with 3 to 4 tuners/antennas and are really meant for buses/coaches.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebel.ranter
Cost about 450 euros supplied.
Is there a digital tv tuner for an e53 that is a direct replacement for the analogue so it works through the original tv controls rather than through a remote?
Only mpeg2 I am afraid. Good for every other country in europe pretty much, but Ireland only broadcasts in mpeg4.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
We are ahead of the game here with MPEG4 & MHEG5Quote:
Originally Posted by GERMANIKS
Do you have any idea what zee Germans use?Quote:
Originally Posted by rebel.ranter
MPEG2 I think, look at this:Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVB-T#Europe
Thanks, that's what i thought but wasn't 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by rebel.ranter
How much is a Digital TV tuner?
My Veyron Head Unit allows for DTV input but didnt get the module, but may look at it in the future.
Are they universal? Does one tuner fit everything once the AV leads match?
As long as you have RCA audio/video input (yellow/white/red) on your headunit you will be ok as they all come with this. Plenty of choice on eBayQuote:
Originally Posted by kceire