Get Set For Digital.

Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. This process is called digital switchover. The UK's old television broadcast signal (known as "analogue") is being switched off and replaced with a "digital" signal. Any TV or video recorder that's not converted to digital when the switchover takes place will no longer receive TV programmes. If you currently receive just the traditional five UK channels (BBC ONE, BBC TWO, ITV, Channel 4 and Five) - or only some of them - on any of your TV sets, you'll need to think about your options for getting digital TV. Every TV set you want to keep watching in your home will need to be converted or upgraded to digital.

You don't need to replace your existing TV unless you want to but you will need a digital box (via aerial, satellite dish or cable). Pioneer plasma TVs are all capable of showing a digital signal, via a digital box. However if you are thinking of upgrading your current set consider getting a TV with a digital box built-in (a "digital TV") and look for the digital 'tick' logo, which certifies products and services that are designed to keep working after switchover. Don't forget your video recorder too. If you use a video or a DVD recorder for recording, then you will need to adapt it with a digital box, or replace it with a digital recorder that has a built-in digital receiver.

For further information on the digital switchover visit www.digitaluk.co.uk