FAQ Television :

  1. What is digital television?

    With analogue television, the signal is often subject to interference. The signal of digital television is less susceptible to interference and this means image and sound quality are much higher. In addition, a digital signal can be compressed and a single frequency can have up to 8 or 10 channels instead of just one. What's more, digital television also offers extra features such as an electronic programme guide, a choice of audio version, parental control related to the description of the programme, etc. With certain decoder models, you can record programmes on the hard disk.

    You still have access to analogue television via a coaxial connection. To receive digital television, you must have a digital recorder and a smartcard.
    You can choose from:

    • Voocorder Decoder recorder (HD)
    • S9 Decoder (grey) for purchase
    • BeTV decoder (black) included in the BeTV subscription
    • Cable Tuner for receiving old analogue channels only.

    The decoder converts the digital signals to modified signals if your television does not have a digital connection (HDMI).

  2. What are the advantages of digital television?

    Picture and Sound
    Enjoy unequalled picture quality and colours just like on DVD.

    Premium Offer
    you can watch general interest channels but you also have easy access to optional channels like BeTV and packs from BeTV.

    Optimum comfort
    With the TV Guide, you always know what's on the other channels and you can also program your recordings in advance.

    Time Shifting (only available with the VOOcorder)
    During a programme or film, you can pause by simply pressing a button, and also move forward or back, or fast-forward so you are actually ahead of the broadcast.

    Parental code
    With digital television you can control programmes at all times. You can lock a channel and also adjust the level of parental control to suit the needs of young viewers.

    List of favourite channels. (only available with the VOOcorder)
    With the Voocorder you can create lists with your favourite channels. You also have pre-defined lists for sports, kids, etc.

    Interactivity (only for modernised zones) Interactivity enables communication between the decoder and the cable company. You can watch films on-demand, vote for your favourite candidate (not available yet), search for additional information, by film title or actors.

  3. High definition television

    High definition television (HD) is an extension of digital television.

    Pictures in standard definition (SD) only have 576 lines, while HD-ready images have 720 lines and full-HD 1080 lines. This additional information results in an image with richer and brighter details, and higher contrast...

    So don't confuse digital with High Definition. Digital refers to the type of data transfer with is used for the pictures, while HD has to do with the definition of the images in question.

    If you switch to high-definition television, you maintain the benefits of digital (more channels, TV Guide, video on-demand, etc.) but with higher quality of picture and sound.

  4. What do you need to receive high definition programmes?

    • A VOOcorder HD
    • A HD-ready or full HD television
    • A HDMI cable to connect the VOOcorder to the television

    (subject to availability in your area)

  5. Is it possible to record the digital channels on a DVD recorder?

    By connecting the video outlet to your external device (video recorder, DVD player, ...) via SCART, it is possible to record a programme broadcast by a channel.

    Please note, il is not possible to then watch another programme via the decoder.

    The VOOcorder offers a practical solution, as the recordings are made directly on the hard disk integrated in the decoder. Thanks to the double tuner it is also possible to record a programme or watch another one.

    On the other hand it is not possible to record a video on demand programme (VOO catalogue).

  6. Scart or HDMI cable

    The SCART cable and the HDMI cable provided is 1.5 metres in length. If the cables need to be longer, the customer will have to buy them.

  7. I have a HD Ready TV. Can I have HD quality via my "classic" decoder?

    Via a SCART cable, it is possible to watch a HD programme but it will only have SD quality.

  8. What is the difference between DVI, HDMI and component?

    The terms DVI and HDMI refer to a digital connection while component refers to analogue.

    HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface ) manages picture and sound and the HDCP protection system.

    DVI (Digital Video Interface) only handles video. Two additional cables are required for the audio.

    Component: 3 cables (red, green and blue) and the analogue video signal. The audio signal also requires 2 cables. This is the best video signal for analogue. The video is sent via 3 separate signals called Y, Pb, Pr (or YUV or YCbCr) It does not include HDCP.
    Component video can transfer signals in 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i.

  9. What is the difference between HD and HD ready?

    HD means High Definition.
    HD Ready is a term that the EICTA (European organisation) has coined to supply a logo on televisions.

    HD Ready TV must respect the following conditions:

    • - the vertical resolution is at least 720 lines

    The device accepts the HD signals via analogue entries YPbPr, DVI or HDMI.

    It must support the following HD signals:

    • 1280x720 @ 50 and 60 Hz progressive scanning (720p)
    • 1920x1080 @ 50 and 60 Hz interlinked (1080i)

    The DVI socket (1,65 Gbit / s) or incoming HDMI (5 Gbit / s) takes over the protection against copying (HDCP)

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  10. Are all the cables necessary to connect to HD via the VOOcorder supplied?

    Yes, the VOOcorder is supplied with a SCART cable, a coaxial cable but also a HDMI cable.

  11. What are the technical specifications of the VOOcorder?

    • Hard disk 320 Go
    • Connection HDMI 1.3
    • Connector USB (not yet active)
    • Can also be connected via a SCART cable to a television screen (if the television is not HD Ready or Full HD)
    • Reception of the digital channels & HD channels.
    • Use of the iDTV (TV guide, Video on demand, …)
    • HDMI & SCART connectors
    • A chip card reader.

  12. The VOO catalogue (video on demand)

    Video on-demand means you can order films and programmes of your choice at any time with the VOOcorder.
    All you have to do is navigate to the VOO catalogue with your remote control and select the programme you want. It means you can choose from a wide range of films and programmes.

    Price:

    • New programmes (from € 3.50)
    • Catalogue (from € 2.50)
    • Adult movies (from € 7)
    • Kids programmes (from € 1)
    • Documentaries (from € 1)
    • Comedy (from € 3.50)
    • Concerts (from € 1)

  13. Catch-up TV / On-demand channels

    Catch-Up or « on-demand channels » enable you to watch programmes that you missed without recording them, for all programmes on RTL and à la carte on RTBF.

    The programmes can be ordered à la carte from € 0.50 per programme, or for a fixed rate with a subscription, such as RTL Selection for € 4.95 per month. Repeats of news programmes are generally free.

  14. Channel offer (television - radio - music)

    To consult the complete list of available digital channels, click here

  15. Which are the HD channels? When will there be other channels?

    The available HD channels offer quality in terms of the picture as well as content.
    HD channels currently available using a VOOcorder: TF1 HD, Ushuïaia HD, France 2 HD, Eurosport HD and 13ème rue HD .

    These channels are available via a free option. In the future, VOO will enhance this offering with new features provided by the channels in question.

  16. BeTV offer : when will there be other channels?

    BeTV is a pay option and only available on the cable. BeTV offers BeTV Premium, for € 37.70: 6 digital channels that bring together the best of cinema, entertainment, series and sports. From € 17 a month, you can buy packs of a variety of theme channels: Kids packs, documentary packs, entertainment packs, sports packs, Cool pack, pack selection.

    More info at www.betv.be