Outdated TV Module

Jontie · 29th December 2006, 12:41

I've no doubt this has been asked before, but as I'm about to buy a new TV module the thought occurs to me that "will it be useless after January 08 when the change to Digital occurs in some regions". Granada being one of the first... So does that mean I'll have to buy the more expensive Hybrid module?

Any thoughts anyone???

Rich · 29th December 2006, 13:34

Would it not be worth putting your new module purchase on hold, or investing more and buying a DVB-T unit John?

Jontie · 29th December 2006, 13:44

I'm open to any advice/suggestions Rich. Whats a DVB-T then???

Rich · 29th December 2006, 14:26

Well, if you're willing to part with a rather scary amount of money, it's a box that will allow you to get Digital freeview channels on your in-dash tv.

Along the lines of - http://thebassbin.co.uk/shop/product...s_id/1503.html

I'm sure BMW make one thats a direct replacement for the current analog tuner, sure someone will either confirm or correct me on that one though

JohnDotCom · 31st December 2006, 16:13

Much cheaper option this BMW one on EBay today: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-16-9-HYBRI...QQcmdZViewItem If you manage to win it that is as there will be a lot of demand. Retail over £1000 he says.

Jontie · 31st December 2006, 18:12

Hi John,
Thanks very much for that!!!! Its certainly just what I need, wether or not it comes within budget, we'll see!!

Rich · 31st December 2006, 21:48

Alas gents, I doubt that auction will end at under £400 either

JohnDotCom · 1st January 2007, 07:56

His other Adverts & Buy it Now Price is £500 after asking him so he may well remove if his target is not met. Still a good price if you have any money left after Christmas & New Tear, I know I haven't!

Keith · 3rd January 2007, 15:51

I reckon it will have to be a separate Freeview decoder fed into the the AV input (so it blanks on the move) of the existing TV tuner and with a separate remote (and magic eye) to change the channels and it will need a separate aerial or a bit of surgery to use the existing one.

something like one of these seems to be just the job
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DVB-T-Mobile-C...QQcmdZViewItem

£39 is fair but postage is a rip off
It supports head rest screens for sprogs as well which won't be blanked on the move

I will not be paying hundreds for a BMW one

PaulW · 3rd January 2007, 18:38

I have designed but not built yet an adaptor that takes the RF and LO I2C bus signal from the tuner that then in turn feed and controls a Freeview box for when switch off occurs. I am currently looking for a suitable diversity receiver to match up to it to make it permanent. Nothing suitable found so far but analogue switch off is really several years away for the majority.

29th December 2006, 12:41	#1
Jontie Loves to post Rover75 2.0L Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barrowford near NELSON in Lancashire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Outdated TV Module I've no doubt this has been asked before, but as I'm about to buy a new TV module the thought occurs to me that "will it be useless after January 08 when the change to Digital occurs in some regions". Granada being one of the first... So does that mean I'll have to buy the more expensive Hybrid module? Any thoughts anyone??? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John. (Sadly,they really don't make 'em like this anymore!!!!)

29th December 2006, 13:34	#2
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Would it not be worth putting your new module purchase on hold, or investing more and buying a DVB-T unit John? __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

29th December 2006, 13:44	#3
Jontie Loves to post Rover75 2.0L Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barrowford near NELSON in Lancashire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'm open to any advice/suggestions Rich. Whats a DVB-T then??? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John. (Sadly,they really don't make 'em like this anymore!!!!)

29th December 2006, 14:26	#4
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Well, if you're willing to part with a rather scary amount of money, it's a box that will allow you to get Digital freeview channels on your in-dash tv. Along the lines of - http://thebassbin.co.uk/shop/product...s_id/1503.html I'm sure BMW make one thats a direct replacement for the current analog tuner, sure someone will either confirm or correct me on that one though __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

31st December 2006, 16:13	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Much cheaper option this BMW one on EBay today: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-16-9-HYBRI...QQcmdZViewItem If you manage to win it that is as there will be a lot of demand. Retail over £1000 he says. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 31st December 2006 at 16:15..

31st December 2006, 18:12	#6
Jontie Loves to post Rover75 2.0L Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Barrowford near NELSON in Lancashire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi John, Thanks very much for that!!!! Its certainly just what I need, wether or not it comes within budget, we'll see!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John. (Sadly,they really don't make 'em like this anymore!!!!)

31st December 2006, 21:48	#7
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Alas gents, I doubt that auction will end at under £400 either __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

1st January 2007, 07:56	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	His other Adverts & Buy it Now Price is £500 after asking him so he may well remove if his target is not met. Still a good price if you have any money left after Christmas & New Tear, I know I haven't!

3rd January 2007, 15:51	#9
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I reckon it will have to be a separate Freeview decoder fed into the the AV input (so it blanks on the move) of the existing TV tuner and with a separate remote (and magic eye) to change the channels and it will need a separate aerial or a bit of surgery to use the existing one. something like one of these seems to be just the job http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DVB-T-Mobile-C...QQcmdZViewItem £39 is fair but postage is a rip off It supports head rest screens for sprogs as well which won't be blanked on the move I will not be paying hundreds for a BMW one Last edited by Keith; 3rd January 2007 at 15:58..

3rd January 2007, 18:38	#10
PaulW Newbie MG ZT 260 SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have designed but not built yet an adaptor that takes the RF and LO I2C bus signal from the tuner that then in turn feed and controls a Freeview box for when switch off occurs. I am currently looking for a suitable diversity receiver to match up to it to make it permanent. Nothing suitable found so far but analogue switch off is really several years away for the majority.