mpeg4 HD...?

[ManikM]

so, these freesat hd boxes - are they mpeg2 hd or mpeg4 hd - forgive my ignorance, im not too up with the hd world...

but i thought everyone was waiting for mpeg4 hd boxes.....? are these now the norm when buying an hd box.

also, what if you dont get an official Freesat hd box, can u use a normal (generic) one - ie. a fortec star passion, will it have a 7 day EPG?

[Detlef]

Well this is the spec of the Humax FoxSat HD
Receiving HDTV signals (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 and MPEG-2)
Under 1W power consumption in standby
HDMI - digital interface for perfect transmission of picture and sound
Simultaneous playing of transmissions over HDMI, YPbPr or Scart
Easy installation and operation
Resolution format: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
DVB-S2 and DVB-S compatible
Ethernet support
Full colour, high resolution electronic program guide
Dolby digital audio output (S/PDIF)
Automatic software upgrade via satellite
Improving SD TV on a HD LCD TV
Audio description / One touch subtitle
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 280 x 45 x 200mm
Weight: 1.5kg

[bonovox]

The epg is exclusive to the freesat boxes, all to do with the software. As for the Freesat receivers I think mpeg2 is for SD broadcasts and mpeg4 is for hd broadcasts which is in the specs for the humax foxsat hd receiver.

[ManikM]

thanks all

[rkbuttoo]

will these free hd channels be free on say a tecnomate hd box as well?
Not claer on this.I have a hd tv but will not sky any extra to be able to see them.:respect-023: