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• Wireless Emergency Response System
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• Senior Medical Alarm
• Personal Emergency Response
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• Residential Alarm System
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You can find more details on the security and alarm solutions services provided at: Cyprus Security Systems by Fidelity.

Satellite digital transmission is available through the NOVA Cyprus platform. CytaVision and PrimeTel both offer digital TV through IPTV transmission.

What changes on TV?
 

Digital Terrestrial Television (EPST) comes to replace the analog broadcast television signals obtained through traditional antenna. The EPST would allow monitoring at least the same channels that exist today but in a digital format, which means better picture and sound quality and better reception, even using indoor antenna.
 
Will we still receive the existing free channels?
 

Yes, all existing channels free-to-analog taken today will continue to be free, ie without a subscription.
 
Is there a transition period where you will receive both analog and digital channels?
 

Yes, there is a transitional period but which expires on July 1, 2011 shall be terminated when the analog broadcasts.
 
There are other forms of digital television in Cyprus today and what are the differences with the EPST?

Yes, there are currently in Cyprus different forms such as digital television satellite broadcasting (eg Nova Cyprus), broadcasting from broadband service providers (such as services and CytaVision Primehome) and cable TV (from Cablenet and LTV3play).

To be able to watch channels / content supplied with the above ways will have to make the necessary assistance to these providers.
 
After the transition to Digital TV, will I need to change my television?

NO, it is necessary to replace the old TV, for example type CRT, with a new type of Plasma, LCD or LED available on the market today. Some TVs may require an additional external receiver / decoder to receive the digital signals which you can purcahse from us. We at Fidelity eShop offer them for only €20.00 with the purchase of any new Sony TV.
 
Do I need to buy Digital Terrestrial TV decoder if my TV is LCD / LED / PLASMA?

You don't if it has a built-in digital decoder.

To be sure, proceed with scanning frequency / channel if you do not see picture on digital channels then proceed with the purchase of an external digital receiver / decoder. We at Fidelity eShop offer them for only €20.00 with the purchase of any new Sony TV.

(Most new TVs are the type of LCD / LED / PLASMA sold today have built-in digital receiver / decoder type of MPEG-4. Always confirm the reception of digital channels with the seller before you buy TV set).
 
What are the advantages of terrestrial digital than analog broadcast there now?

The main advantages are:

• Enhanced picture and sound quality,
• An Electronic Program Guide (EPG) - [EPG&91; to provide information to the viewer regarding the alleged programs, such as the project title, time of onset, duration, description and parent label [parental rating&91;, and the programs will be screened in the coming days.
• The best reception of television programs and even using indoor antenna.

 
How many boxes are needed for more than one television in a household?

One for each TV, if the consumer wishes to receive different channel to each TV.

Otherwise, you may purchase only one decoder and connect the output of the decoder with all TVs through the internal wiring of the antenna of the house, which will show the same channel, ie it is selected in the decoder.
 
To receive the channels EPST will I need to replace the traditional dish?

No. Existing facilities (antenna + cabling premises) will not present problems in receiving terrestrial digital TV channels, especially if there are problems currently receiving analog channels.
 
Are there are any technical features that assure that the equipment I buy is compatible with the signal broadcast television channels of digital terrestrial television in Cyprus?

EPST making equipment (TV / decoders) that supports the standard DVB-T MPEG-4, is compatible with the television broadcast signal channels EPST.

Consumers are encouraged to exercise caution before purchasing this type of equipment and require proof from the supplier that the equipment is suitable for the purpose of the purchase. Further, to ensure that the equipment has all the required markings and insignia indicating compliance with European Union directives such as CE.
 
If I do not take any action can I watch the Digital Terrestrial Television channels?

Not from July 1, 2011 when it will cease analogue broadcasting.

From 1 July 2011 television that did not support the standard DVB-T MPEG-4, or where no suitable decoder is connected will not offer the ability to monitor the channel free download.
 
It is possible to take pay-TV services via terrestrial digital platform?

The DTT platform the company has the ability VELISTER broadcast channels and pay services across digital channels free download.
 
Will Digital Terrestrial Television channels offer High Definition [HD&91;?

This is possible since the technology standards are set by the Office of Electronic Communications and Postal allow the transmission / high-definition content broadcast HD.

An example is the provision of HD content on the channel CyBC HD.

Is it possible to receive HD channels with Digital Terrestrial TV that supports the DVB-T MPEG-4?

To be able to take high-definition channels will be receiving the equipment to be used to support the standard DVB-T MPEG-4 HD.

Additionally, to allow viewing high resolution HD content from television should and this device has the ability to view high-definition content.
 
What channels will I get when I tune my TV to digital reception?

The channels that you receive are all the existing channels or free downloads that you receive now via analog transmission.

Where should I direct my antenna so I can receive free digital channels they are in the province of Nicosia / Limassol / Larnaca / Paphos / Famagusta?

At present the location of transmitters for digital broadcast television stations remain the same as those used for analogue broadcasting. In the future if there is any change there will be a similar update.

For more information please contact centers, tele-servicing and CBC VELISTER or telephone us at 26-946475
 
What are the minimum technical requirements for terminal equipment to receive digital television signals?

The minimum technical equipment making / coding required equipment for compatibility with digital terrestrial broadcasting network is available on the website www.dtv.org.cy.
 
How do I scan / tune / install digital channels on my TV?

For information about installing digital TV channels in your receiver, please consult the manual set-top box / TV or you can contact us.
 
Where can I buy and how much one costs about Digital Terrestrial TV decoder?

We at Fidelity eShop offer them for only €20.00 with the purchase of any new Sony TV.

Illustration, the price of decoders that offer basic functions such as receiving / decoding of digital signals starting today from 50-60 euros.
 

Where can I find more information about the connection between TV and STB Digital Terrestrial Television?

The connection and driver coordination but differs slightly depending on the decoder will buy, therefore refer to the manuals of the STB and your TV set or refer to the supplier of your digital decoder.
 
Do I need to buy Digital Terrestrial TV decoder if my TV is CRT (old style)?

Yes, for the reason that the type of CRT TVs do not support digital signal receiving only analog.
 
Do I need to buy Digital Terrestrial TV decoder to receive the HD channels if the TV is FULL HD or HD Ready?

Your TV may be able (to 'play') content / high-definition but not capable of receiving HD signals via your antenna.

You can consult the manual of your TV if it supports standard MPEG - 4 HD.

 If you do not have this feature you should obtain appropriate external decoder.
 
I tune the TV to digital channels but only hear audio and see no picture. What should I do?

To be able to receive video and audio, you should obtain external digital decoder MPEG -4 since your TV does not support the standard MPEG-4.
 
Why the change?

It is the obligation of all Member States of the European Union. Cyprus has committed itself as the transition from analog to digital television (the cessation of analog broadcasting) completed by 1 July 2011 (Analogue Switch-Off).

The transition from analog to digital television offers additional benefits both consumer and conservation of national resources such as frequencies.
 
I live in an apartment where I share my existing antenna with owners of other apartments of the building. Will it require any changes to the central system to receive the digital signal?

Before you make any changes to the central antenna system you should:

Make sure that the television set-top boxes or digital consumer you have fulfilled the necessary requirements to receive the digital signal MPEG -4 (ie all existing channels free download).

Tune your gear or your boxes to make sure you receive the digital signal (free-TV channels).

• In the event that you receive all of the signal (TV channels free download) you do not need to take any other action.

• In case, some receive the digital signal and others do not or no one receives the digital signal to the television then you should consult a qualified installation TV for any changes that may be necessary to install center.

• The cost of change if there will shoulder all the owners of the apartments of the building, always under the regulations of the Management Committee of your building.
 
How Do Terrestrial Digital Platforms Work?

The digital terrestrial platforms running are two of the RIK and VELISTER and emit the following channels as follows:

 Digital terrestrial platform RIK:

TV Channels: RIK 1, RIK 2, ERT World, Euronews

• Radio channels: First, Second, Third and Fourth RIK Program.

 Digital terrestrial platform Velister:

· Video Chat: Chat free download (for example, MEGA TV, ANT1, Sigma, PLUS TV, EXTRA TV) who choose to be transferred from the platform.
 
Is there any intention to subsidize the Republic of Cyprus in whole or part of the amount required to purchase an external decoder to receive digital signals?

The Ministry of Finance taking into account the present financial conditions, the downward trend in the price of decoders as well as non-obligation of the Government for grant of such equipment, decided not to subsidize the purchase of digital decoders for lower-income households.
 
 
After July 1, when the analog broadcasts cease, how can I register (record) digital TV channels or video on my DVD recorder?

After July 1, 2011 termination date for analog broadcasts, so you can record any television program broadcast in digital format, you should buy / use recording equipment, which has a digital decoder that supports the MPEG -4.

If you wish to use your old equipment (eg video recorder and / or dvd recorder that does not support the standard MPEG-4) must be connected between the television and recordings, external decoder MPEG -4. For more information regarding the wiring of the equipment, please consult the manual of your equipment or as you apply to retail electronics.

The Cyprus Ministry of Education announced a grant to school students for purchasing a new notebook/laptop computer. Beneficiaries are all students who are attending the school year 2010-2011 in the B grade of public or private secondary schools, approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture, and students attending the preparatory classes of evening high schools.

The Subsidy grant amount for a laptop is €300 and will be paid to beneficiaries, guardians of students or adult students of evening schools, in alignment with the procedure and purchase guidelines.

Cyprus Subsidy Guidelines

The necessary forms have to be completed by the guardians or adult students of evening schools and supplier/reseller, as well as a certificate of attendance during the school year of 2010-2011 in the second grade of public school, private secondary school or the evening classes of preparatory school, approved by the MOE.

After the purchase, the recipient must provide the above statements completed, together with the original invoice and proof of payment to the secretariats of their schools, which will forward them to the relevant School Committees, in the case of students of public schools and evening classes of preparatory schools, or to the Director of School in the case of private schools.

Please note that the invoice and/or a receipt should include the following elements:

• Name and identity guardianName,
• ID number and student identification
• numberDate of purchaseFeatures of the product (manufacturer, model/product name)
• Issuer name and signature of the invoice and proof of recovery
• Warranty period

The relevant School Board/Directorate of Private Secondary Schools will make the control of the above items and issuing grants in the form of a check in the name of the guardian of the beneficiary student or adult student if the students of evening schools.
 
Laptop Minimun Requirements

 The measure would cover the subsidy only for a purchase of a new notebook PC that complies with all relevant provisions of the Cyprus legislation and comply with minimum standards set by the Ministry of Education and Culture together with the accompanying software system.
The Minimum Requirements for a Laptop are:

• Display Diagonal Length : 15.4”
• Display Technology: WXGA with 1280 x 800 resolution
• Processor Internal Clock Frequency: 2.0 GHz or 1.6 GHz with dual coreMemory: DDR2  2 GB 667Mhz
• Hard Drive: 160GB
• WLAN:  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/gLAN: 10/100 MBInternal
• Optical Drive: DVD ± RW Dual layer
• USB ports: 2 ports (2.0)
• Software OS:  Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Premium, the latest version installed before delivery
• Warranty: 2 Years

In order to get the Government Subsidy the laptop / notebook to be purchased has to be equal to or more advanced than the minimum standards described above.

Transactions valid for the subsidy should be made until August 31st, 2011 closing date of the current school year.

Call us now on 26-946475 and we will assist you with the process of buying a new Laptop and thus take advantage of the grant offered by the The Cyprus Government MOE. 

The addition of Alienware to our list of selected computer brands has added high-performance, high-quality PC products to our portfolio that carry tremendous brand appeal with consumers and creative business professionals.

When it comes to Alienware, it generally brings up phrases like "high-performance, cool, different, powerful, fast, innovative and reliable" -- this is what you typically hear. We at fidelity eShop really believe that these attributes accurately describe the essence of the Alienware brand and what it has come to mean to people over the years.

We will continue o support our trust in Dell and Alienware products and provide the best possible consumer experience to our clients in all towns of Cyprus (Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca & Paphos)

With a number of options out in the market that claim to do so it might be a quite time consuming to task to find the right software.

We have found a piece of software that worked for us. (This is not an official link to it and We in no way encourage you to use it).

The application is called Android-Sync and it syncs your Android with Microsoft Outlook. It connects with a USB cable, directly to your desktop. No network access required, no need to expose all your private contacts / appointments to the public.

• Support Contacts, Calendars ( Tasks, Notes, Bookmarks, SMS / MMS, Settings, File management, are working in progress )
• Connect with a USB cable. Power saving, more secure, and private
• Support Microsoft Outlook from 98 - 2010
• Support Android OS 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2

You can find it at: http://www.android-sync.com

We hope this post helps the Sony Ericsson android enthousiasts.

Η Sony αποκλειστικά, προσφέρει στο Internet τις ωραιότερες στιγμές των παγκοσμίων κυπέλλων ποδοσφαίρου της FIFA® μέσα από τηλεοράσεις BRAVIA®, Sony Blu-ray Disc™ Player και Sony Home Cinema.

 
Από τις 24 Μαΐου και μετά, οι καταναλωτές που διαθέτουν τηλεόραση BRAVIA ή Sony Home Cinema ή Sony Blu-ray player με δυνατότητα BRAVIA Internet Video, θα μπορούν να απολαύσουν όλα τα FIFA World Cup από το 1930 μέχρι το 2002, να δουν θρυλικές ιστορίες και ανέκδοτα στιγμιότυπα ή το προφίλ των αγαπημένων τους μεγάλων άσσων του ποδοσφαίρου, αποκλειστικά στα προϊόντα Sony.

Να τονίσουμε ότι:
 
 
• Μπαίνοντας στο menu της τηλεόρασης σήμερα στο BRAVIA INTERNET VIDEO υπάρχει το εικονίδιο 
• Από τις 24 Μαΐου και μετά ΑΥΤΟΜΑΤΑ το εικονίδιο θα μετονομαστεί σε  FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE! όπου θα υπάρχει διαθέσιμο πια, όλο το υλικό των ωραιότερων στιγμών των παγκοσμίων κυπέλλων.

Η παραπάνω ενέργεια υποστηρίζεται και από τηλεοπτικό το οποίο βγήκε στον αέρα στις 20 Μαΐου.

BRAVIA Internet Video brings the best of the Internet straight to your television screen by seamlessly streaming online content through your broadband connection. With no need for a PC, you can access a world of online video entertainment direct from the comfort of your sofa via your BRAVIA TV’s XrossMediaBar™.

From video sharing sites like YouTube™ and DailyMotion™ to Catch-up TV, news and sport from some of your favourite television channels, finding and watching what you want, when you want it has never been easier. You can even bookmark your favourite online video clips to share with friends. And with new video channels being added all the time, the entertainment possibilities are endless.

BRAVIA Internet Widgets

With BRAVIA Internet Widgets on selected models you can have a range of Internet content delivered straight to your TV screen without missing a moment of your favourite TV programmes. Just press the button on your remote control and you can choose and download your own personal widgets to your TV screen. They’ll automatically be updated with information without interrupting your TV viewing.

Find out what your friends are up to with real time updates from sites like Twitter™ and Facebook™, view photos from Flickr™, check the weather, get financial news, even go shopping – it’s entirely up to you. 

DLNA

Put your BRAVIA TV at the heart of a DLNA™ home network and you can share music, films or photos from your phone, laptop or music player – even if they’re in different rooms.

USB Playback

With the built-in USB Player on your BRAVIA TV you get a world of entertainment options on one device. Just plug in your USB-enabled camera, handycam, music player or USB stick.

Other connectivity features

From HDMI® to BRAVIA 1080 Wireless technology, your BRAVIA is ready to connect to a range of other devices, giving you access to a world of HD sound and vision.

What’s the fundamental difference between a netbook and a notebook?

Sometimes referred to as a mini-notebook, netbooks are built for general computing functions, such as e-mail and internet access.  Unlike notebooks, netbooks tend to have a limited choice in operating systems and compatible software.  The more powerful operating systems and applications require more memory and CPU performance than netbooks can typically provide.  Alternatively, a notebook can have nearly as much computing power as a desktop computer, with similar CPUs, memory and storage capacity and can handle just about any software you throw at it.

What software can I use?

It really depends on the applications you use and how you use them.  While netbooks are perfect for basic computer tasks, if you use applications that edit photos and videos, create graphics, design websites or conduct complex financial analysis, a notebook is the better choice.  For example, editing photos in Photoshop or performing advanced functions within the Microsoft Office Suite – such as watching videos within a PowerPoint presentation or running multifaceted calculations in Excel – can tax a netbook.  However, most notebooks have more powerful CPUS, more memory and larger hard drives to accommodate these heavy workloads. 

What type of hardware can I expect?

Netbooks are built to browse the Internet, send and receive e-mail and perform other “light” functions, so they usually include Intel® Atom™-based processors, which are designed for low-power computers.  Today’s netbooks are typically built with 1.6-1.7 GHz processors, with 1GB or 2GB of memory and up to 250GB of storage space.  They typically come without a built-in optical drive (i.e. CD/DVD drive).

On the other hand, some notebooks contain quad-core CPUs that are capable of managing power-hungry applications.  Notebooks can also have up to 8GB of memory and hard drives ranging up to 640GB or more.  As a result, a notebook’s performance is generally much greater than a netbook.

What other hardware might I need to purchase?

Most notebooks include an integrated CD/DVD and/or Blu-ray Disc™ drive.  If you’re purchasing a netbook, however, you may want to consider an external optical drive to install purchased software and transfer files.  With both a notebook and a netbook, you may also want to consider an external hard drive to backup all of your critical files.

How long will the battery last?

Because netbooks are made specifically for light mobile usage, they typically have a longer battery life; generally around 6 hours or up to 10 hours with an extended battery.

Notebooks usually have 4 to 5 hours of battery life, though this depends on the make and model, usage (for example, video playback is energy –intensive) and the battery configuration.  However, some manufacturers have developed notebook technology that offers as much as 8 hours of battery life – so make sure to do your research.

What type of screen size and quality can I expect?

Netbook screens are between 7 and 10 inches (diagonal), while notebooks have a screen size starting around 13 inches (diagonal).  The screen resolution and image clarity tends to be superior in notebooks – important for those where details are essential, even in sunny outdoors conditions

What about price?

Netbooks typically cost between €250 and €600.  Notebooks start around €600, though they increase in price as features are added. 

In the end, it’s important to note that both netbook and notebook technologies are continually evolving.   The best way to ensure a good experience is to carefully vet choices based on how you plan to use the computer now and well into the future.  Before choosing a computer, remember to check the minimum hardware requirements of the applications you use or plan to use and be sure the PC you’re considering meets those requirements.  Also remember that if you’re accustomed to keeping multiple application windows open and running at the same time, you may be disappointed in the performance from a netbook.  On the other hand, if you’re looking for an inexpensive secondary PC to travel with and keep you connected the choice is obvious. 

This is the first phase of the planned transition of RIK to digital broadcasting, which will cover a large area over Cyprus. The second phase, which will be completed in the coming months, will fully cover the urban areas, and the third and final phase will cover the countryside.

The viewers can receive programs in digital if they have a television set with built-in decoder MPEG4/H.264 or connect an external decoder MPEG4/H.264, (digital decoders are available for purchase in our store) and the existing external antenna. The antenna need not be changed.

Digital broadcasting will be done in parallel with analogue transmission (as is now) until June 30, 2011. By decision of the Cyprus Republic, July 1, 2011 terminated the analogue transmissions.

All available in store Sony TV models are digital ready and have got the required built-in decoder. Find below a list of all models (including previous models) that have got the built-in decoder.