Glossary

The technical terms used by the television industry, manufacturers and stockists when talking about the switch to digital can be very confusing. This glossary is designed to help demystify the jargon.

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Built-In Tuner

Automatically tunes the digital channels into the TV without the need for a set top box. Built-in tuners are available for standard definition and high definition. It's necessary to have a built-in high definition tuner if you wish to receive all the channels available on Freeview.