United Kingdom
For customers in United Kingdom: 4th November Freeview Re-Tune - Granada is switching to digital - Instructions for re-tuning your Sony product
By 2012 the UK will have switched to digital TV. Gradually, region by region, the UK's analogue TV signal is being turned off and replaced with a digital signal. Granada is the next region to switch over.
On 4th November, analogue viewers in this region will permanently lose BBC 2 and digital viewers will lose ALL BBC channels. On 2nd December all remaining analogue signals will switch off and the remaining digital TV channels will also move. On this occasion analogue viewers will lose ALL channels while digital viewers will lose all but their BBC channels.
If you have a digital TV or product that receives digital Freeview signals
On both occasions you will have to retune ALL your products that receive digital Freeview signals. This includes TVs, videos, set top boxes and personal video recorders (PVRs). This should only take a few minutes.
Re-tuning instructions vary from model to model, so we've provided specific tuning guides at the bottom of this page.
If you receive your content via Sky, Virgin or Satellite (Freesat)
You will not be affected by the switchover.
If you have an analogue TV
You can either upgrade to a new TV with integrated Freeview tuner or integrated Freesat or get a product that receives digital Freeview signals, like a set-top box or personal video recorder (PVR). After this you'll be able to access a far greater choice of Freeview TV channels, as well as enjoy new functions like on-screen listings and interactive features.
If you're interested in upgrading your TV, why not have a look at our current offer, which lets you trade in your old TV and save up to £150 on a new BRAVIA. Find out more about the offer here: http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/bravia/block/8 (This is valid until 29th November 2009).
If you're interested in getting a product that receives digital Freeview signals, please take a look here http://www.sony.co.uk/hub/dvd.
How do I get extra help?
Visit the TV re-tune website
www.tvretune.co.uk which also contains re-tune instructions on other manufacturers' products too.
For information specific to the Granada switchover view this switchover guide http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/21208/Granada3mthLeaflet_june09.pdf, or call the re-tune helpline on 08456 50 50 50.
Tuning guides
Please select your model below:
