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Philips DTR220 - Ultra Compact Digital Freeview Set Top Box | 
| Brand: Philips
Category: CE
Buy New: £29.99
New (5) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from £14.99
Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 339
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 7.8 x 2.3
MPN: DTR220/05
Model: DTR220/05
EAN: 3465768989863
ASIN: B000UX11AA
Release Date: August 8, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Terrestrial demodulation: Waves - Freeview, MPEG2 / Bandwidth - Information not provided / Demodulation - COFDM 2K/8K, compatible with MPEG-2 DVB, Network: FN/SFN, QAM, MDPQ / Bandwidth (MHz) - Informaion not provided / Frequency range - 474/862 Mhz | | • | Mpeg video de-coder: Decompression - Video format: switchable 4:3/16:9 Audio format: MPEG-1/2 / Maximum transfer rate (in Mbps) - Information not provided | | • | Teletext and programs: teletext and subtitles - No / software - Micro software update possible | | • | User functions: Automatic menu installation - Yes / Electronic Programme Guide - Yes / Multilingual - Information not provided | | • | Connectors: RF input - Yes / RF outputs - Yes / Scart plug - 2 (TV, VCR) / Audio outputs - Stereo coaxial / Video outputs - No / screen - - |
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Product Description
You can enjoy free digital terrestrial channels in amazing quality with the DTR220! It's easy to set up thanks to automatic channel installation, and its "Pulse Killer Chip" guarantees excellent reception, eliminating interferences caused by electrical pulses. It also includes a "Fast Zapp" function and an Electronic Programmes Guide for increased user comfort. And thanks to its connections system -- 2 scart sockets, including 1 RVB -- you can hook up external devices to this tuner.With its compact and modern design, the DTR220 will look great in any living room!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Very good Freeview August 12, 2008
J. Patterson (Northern Ireland)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was a bit disappointed when I read the numerous bad reviews for this Freeview box, as when I initially read the description and spec's it all sounded pretty good. I tried looking for an alternative Freeview box but was rather surprised by the real lack of quality set top boxes on the market. It seems that just about every box is made by a little heard of manufacturer who make it their aim to make the most hideous looking box on the market. Because of this I decided to take a chance and go for the Philips which at least came from a fairly reputable manufacturer and looks good.
Having bought and used the DTR220 for a couple of months now I have to say I am very impressed, and slightly confused as to why this item currently only has such a low rating. The box itself is very neat and compact, with the actual footprint being smaller than a DVD case and around twice as thick. It is finished in a stylish gloss black so it will match beautifully the current trend of gloss black TV's sitting on black glass stands.
Although this box is around 10 more expensive than some of the other boxes on the market, its worth bearing in mind that it does come with a scart lead which you might have to buy for around 10 if you buy another box anyway.
Hooked up to my digital aerial I have got a good signal on all the Freeview channels. I get little to no glitches with this box which is very impressive considering the problems Ive had in the past with other boxes. The EPG is great and easy to work with. It is also pretty quick when loading so you wont be pulling your hair out trying to find out what programme is on next.
Based on my experience with my DTR220 I have to highly recommend this item, despite the other critical reviews. My only real criticism is the "loading" time when you switch it on from stand by, but even that is a minor issue. This is a great looking box that works brilliantly when hooked up to a decent digital aerial. What more could you ask for!
 Philips freeview July 31, 2008
P. N. Platt (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Only had this a few days, but it was quick and easy to set up. rapidly found all the channels. Picture quality good on 28 inch set. Very happy with it at the moment just hope its durable.
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