TOP 10 DVD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. My TV does not have the red, white and yellow Av inputs - how do i connect my DVD player to it?
2. My DVD player was working fine but now it only has sound and no picture? What is wrong?
3. What is region coding and how does it effect playback of a DVD?
4. My DVD player is only showing a black and white picture when it should be colour. What could be causing this?
5. My DVD recorder is not reading blank disc' and the display reads "no disc" - why?
6. I have copied a program onto a disc in my DVD recorder, but it will not work in another DVD player. Why?
7. I have connected my DVD player using the white and red cable (left and right audio) and although I am getting sound through my speakers i cannot hear the voice. What would cause this?
8. My DVD or home theatre is only playing in stereo - Why am i not getting 5.1 surround sound?
9. While playing back some disc's the movie is pausing or the sound and picture is breaking up - why?
10. What is component output and progressive scan? Can i use it with my television?

FAQ of Digital Television Terms

1. What is digital television?
2. What benefits will digital television provide?
3. Can my 4:3 analog TV set display digital TV to its full effect?
4. Will my Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) still work?
5. Will digital televisions connect with VCRs, DVDs and sound systems etc?
6. Will I need to upgrade my antenna?
7. Why are digital TV pictures sharper than with analog TV?
8. When will interactive television (iTV) be available?
9. Is audio better on digital television than on analog?
10. Is digital television likely to cause interference?
11. What is widescreen?
12. What is a digital television set top box receiver?
13. What does a set top box do?
14. What is an integrated digital television receiver?
15. What are Standard Definition (SD) pictures?
16. What are High Definition (HD) pictures?
17. What is multi-view?
18. What is multichannelling?
19. What are program enhancements?
20. What is Closed Captioning?
21. What is an EPG (Electronic Program Guide)?
22. What is interactive television (iTV)?
23. Is a new antenna required to receive digital television?
24. What are current antenna installation anomalies?
25. Which frequency bands should antennas be capable of receiving?
26. What channels have been allocated to my local television services?
27. What channels will be used for digital television and datacasting in particular areas?
28. Example of the Sydney Television Channel Plan for main transmitters.