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Philips DTR220 - Ultra Compact Digital Freeview Set Top Box | 
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| Brand: Philips
Category: CE
Buy New: £24.99
New (6) Used (1) Refurbished (2) from £19.00
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 305
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 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New in box
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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 31 more reviews...
 Not worthy of the Philips name November 17, 2008
Mr. L. Williams (Exeter)
I bought this when my reliable Daewoo box was rendered useless by a Freeview transmitter update, and what a disappointment!
The remote control is a miserable affair, tiny, with totally symmetrical keys so you can hold it upside down and wonder why it doesn't work!
When it's working the box is good but it often loses its on-screen graphics and often locks up necessitating the power being switched off and on, it then goes through its start up routine.
I think we expect better than this from Philips
 great box at a bargain price November 13, 2008
G. U. Garber (London, UK)
My old philips freeview box stopped working after 2 years, but this box seemed better designed and I sensed that it will not have the problems described in some of the other reviews. This is because we have a roof mounted aerial with a good signal.
As with our old philips box, the picture is perfect and the menu of this model is much better. I also like the layout and design of the remote control.
Setup was very easy and I have now used it for 2 weeks. It worked perfectly and I did not have to restart it once.
Great product at a good discounted price.
 BUGGY October 26, 2008
Mr. J. V. Grayem
Bought two of these. Both intermitant faults. Sotware crashes, box locks up from time to time. Philips used to make some really good kit, very surprised. My advice spend a little more, getsomething decent, and make sure you check out some reviews. PHILIPS DTR220 - Dosnt do what its supposed to and thats just provide hassle free digital tv, so its no point in having one. Youll just end up with whipped dog syndrome, cursing at it and so forth when it malfunctions.
Another disappointing box of freeze October 21, 2008
I. Melvin (Fleetwood, UK)
I bought the Philips as a bigger brand to gain improvements over a poor picture provided by my original supermarket own brand box. Whilst the picture quality is superior, numerous problems began to emerge with this product. It regularly freezes, the interactive button does nothing at all and now and then it turns off my television! I returned it as faulty and the second box exhibits exactly the same fault. Philips technical helpline tell me its all my problem because the signal must be weak in my area! It isn't, my other unbranded box gets interactive services with no problem and does not freeze or turn off my television randomly. I have to say that despite my love of my Philips TV, this box is absolute rubbish.. as is Philips technical helpline. I would advise everyone to give this pile of poo a miss.
 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!
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