ENGLISH LANGUAGE SATELLITE TV - SKY DIGITAL, FREESAT, AFN

Can I receive english Sky HD TV in France?
Yes, you need to set up a dish and a sky digibox! several types of decoders are available: Sky HD, Free-to-air, Free-to-air HD and Free-to-air HD hard drive recorder. the last two can be mesured to receive other language groups of channels, for example UK & Italian, UK and german, French and UK HD channels on one single decoder and one remote! Other combinations on demand are available as well.

Do I need a UK address to receive Sky in Paris & France?
No, UK address is not obligatory to receive Sky Digital! But if you have one it's better! (and cheaper)!

For those of you who have it we arrange the subscription contract through your own UK address. (Direct debit in pounds sterling) For other people without relatives or friends in the UK and not capable of providing it we will get you one . Call us or e-mail us for details.

Is Freesat HD available ?

YES! Freesat decoders works fine in France. We provide both decoder & installation, full home installation so you just change channels. We assure Installation on multiple TVs in your home, Come and see a demo

How is it possible that you have such a good price on Sky HD boxes?

When you buy direct from the source prices are the lowest on the market. We offer a Sky HD decoder NEW for £299. We are aware that other companies in Paris will ask about 700 - 800 euros for the same unit. In addition to a great subscription service this makes our offer unbeatable. Come and collect. or book up an installation.

Are there any restrictions when setting up a satellite dish?

Most of the english language satellite channels are receivable in the Paris area on a small 45 cm dish ( 18 inches ) and do not require a special permission to install. The french Law on antennas from July 2nd, 1966 gives you the right to own and set up an antenna. If necessary we can prepare your demand and provide plans and papers to the management of the building where you live to help you obtain immediate approval for your instalation. If you are living in an apartment building it is necessary to make a pre-visit to mesure the signal and find the best and most discrete location for the dish.( due to the allignment of their residencies some people will be deprived from satellite reception! ) If you are living in an individual family house a pre-visit is not necessary. due to a new technology sometimes installations could be very neat and discrete and you can receive the satellite without a dish. See Hidden dishes.

I already have a Digibox and a dish. I just need a home installation. Can DD Electronics install my existing equipment?

Yes, we will install your equipment. If it is an individual home a pre-visit is not necessary. If you live in a Paris appartment building call 01 45 75 16 77 to take an appointment for a site-survey.

How big is the dish?

The size of the dish depends on the channels you want to watch. Some channels come with weaker signals than others. For example the dedicated Sky elliptical minidish for the English & US channels ( Sky Digital ) should not exceed 45 cm ( 16 inches) for the Paris area. the FlatMagic hidden dish is only 21cm x 47 see more details here

Is my TV compatible with Sky HD receivers?

To benefit from the HD technology you must have a HD Sky receiver but also a HD flat screen. To understand if your TV is compatible read about HD here.

The Manager of the building where I live is asking me for a detailed plan of the installation.

We can provide you with all the necessary documents, plans, professional insurance etc... necessary for your demand and will assist you during the process. We have nineteen years of experience in this matter. A visit is necessary (site-survey). Call as at 01 45 75 16 77 and take an appointment. Please note: visits are paid 37 euros but deducted later from your order.

Can I watch the UK public channels (BBC1&2, ITV,ch 4 & 5) without paying a Sky subscription.

Yes, for BBC 1, BBC 2, BBC 3, BBC 4 , ITV 1, ITV, 2, ITV 3 and ITV 4, Channel 4 & five and for another 110 channels you dont need a card to watch. Check channel list here.

Do I need a twin dish and dual wiring for Sky HD ?

Not obligatory, You will need two lines from the dish only if you wish to be able to watch one program whilst recording another. the Sky+ HD will work as a normal HDTV receiver if connected on a sigle line and of course you will be able to record one program at a time.

Can I receive Sky Digital without installing a dish?

Yes, read about the Flatmagic

Can DD Electronics change my current Sky subscription to a Sky Plus HD?

Yes, We can provide a Sky Plus HD decoder and update your subscription card.

Is the Sky HD decoder 3D compatible?

Yes, it is. Your TV screen must also be 3D capable. Sky has broadcasts in 3D.

Someone claims that HBO and Fox Sports are available in Paris and Europe. Is this true?
HBO can be received through other providers but not Sky Digital. Attention: It is not the US version! This channel brodcasts for viewers in Central Europe and the Middle East. It is not part of the Sky Network. You may get it through other providers BUT with swedish, dutch, polish etc subtitles. Fox Sports (Midle East) has nothing to do with the US version. Sky Digital remains the most important service for english speakers in Paris and arround Europe.

Is the equipment Dolby Digital compatible?

Yes, the Sky Plus HD decoder is Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible. Special jacks at the rear panel are designed to allow easy connection to your Home Cinema station if available.(optical and SPDIF)

Is my existing TV set good for satellite TV?

To receive satellite TV in Europe your TV set should have at least the PAL color standard. A multistandard or PAL/Secam L TV set is even better. American TV sets (NTSC) are not good for Europe.

Can I watch satellite TV on all TV sets at home?

Yes, our digital satellite systems allow connection to more than one TV in the house. we have now solutions to extend the picture in HD to a second or third TV in your home.

What do I need to watch a diffrent channel in the other room?

You need a second satellite receiver - one per TV set and a special dish with multiple outputs.

Can I just buy the equipment for a D-I-Y installation?

Yes, Rendez-Vous at our Paris shop, see access map here.

How good is the reception from the satellite?

Reception is excellent and features stereo CD quality sound and crystal clear digital picture.

Do I need a special TV to watch the digital Satellite?

You can use your existing TV set. Sky digital works on any TV set ( except US and japanese TVs )

American TV channels in Paris come converted in PAL color standard. ( Except the AFN channels )

I am a current subscriber to the french TV Cable. Can I keep it?

Yes, you can keep it. Satellite TV is additional to what you already have. You can easilly switch channels cable or satellite from the remote controller.

Can I get satellite radio ?

Yes, our digital satellite receivers come preset for radio stations like BBC radio 1,2,3,4 a 5, BBC World service, Virgin radio, America One and many others..

Can I record one channel while watching another ?

Yes, but only if you go for the twin line dish. for Sky you must have a subscription to record. The free-to-air box will record from a touch of a button and will follow your favorite series.

Can DD Electronics connect me to the french channels as well?

Yes, we can. if required we can connect you to 18 digital french TV channels which do not require monthly subscription payments!

My old Sky Digibox is now broken, Can DD Electronics transfer my Sky card on a New digibox ?

Yes, we can. Call us for details and prices or e-mail

I already have a Digibox. Can I only subscribe through DD Electronics and obtain the Sky Viewing card?

Yes, you can. Come to our Paris shop to sign up your subscription contract or e-mail us and we will do it remotely.

Can I receive american channels in Paris and France such as ABC, CBS, NBC, HBO, etc ....

No, these channels does not have direct broadcasts over Europe. ( If you are eligible for the AFN service in Paris you may have some real US programming via satellite in your home! ) ESPN US is accessible on Sky TV.

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