Problems with Phillips DTR 2520

T0pcat · 26-05-2007, 17:43

My Phillips DTR 2520 has suddenly developed a problem! Every couple of minutes it switches itself off and then back on again! This only happens when it's switched to BBC1. Every other channel works perfectly. I have tried retuning all the channels, including deleting them first but this does not work. I have also tried unplugging it for a while but still no good. Any body have any idea what is causing this?

iDan · 26-05-2007, 18:35

Philips set top boxes are notoriously unreliable and buggy.

Is it still under warranty? If so take it back to the retailer.

T0pcat · 26-05-2007, 21:15

So basically, there's not a lot I can do except replace it? Oh well! I'd better go and find the receipt!!

T0pcat · 26-05-2007, 23:09

What do you think of the Thomson DTI6300 PVR? I have been thinking about buying a recordable DVD player or a PVR for a while now, would this one be worth considering?

iDan · 26-05-2007, 23:58

Not at all.

If you're wanting a PVR for Freeview then the Humax 9200t or Topfield is the one to go for.

If you're after TUTV then the only option is the Thomson for TUTV Anytime.

T0pcat · 27-05-2007, 13:41

I need the card slot for Setanta Sports!
According to the specs for the Humax it states:
"Common interface slot for Top Up TV (needs card and CAM)"
I assume that means I can install a CAM to still allow me to watch Setanta?

26-05-2007, 17:43	#1
T0pcat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire Posts: 63	Problems with Phillips DTR 2520 My Phillips DTR 2520 has suddenly developed a problem! Every couple of minutes it switches itself off and then back on again! This only happens when it's switched to BBC1. Every other channel works perfectly. I have tried retuning all the channels, including deleting them first but this does not work. I have also tried unplugging it for a while but still no good. Any body have any idea what is causing this?

26-05-2007, 18:35	#2
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Philips set top boxes are notoriously unreliable and buggy. Is it still under warranty? If so take it back to the retailer.

26-05-2007, 21:15	#3
T0pcat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire Posts: 63	So basically, there's not a lot I can do except replace it? Oh well! I'd better go and find the receipt!!

26-05-2007, 23:09	#4
T0pcat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire Posts: 63	What do you think of the Thomson DTI6300 PVR? I have been thinking about buying a recordable DVD player or a PVR for a while now, would this one be worth considering?

26-05-2007, 23:58	#5
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Not at all. If you're wanting a PVR for Freeview then the Humax 9200t or Topfield is the one to go for. If you're after TUTV then the only option is the Thomson for TUTV Anytime.

27-05-2007, 13:41	#6
T0pcat Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portlethen, Aberdeenshire Posts: 63	I need the card slot for Setanta Sports! According to the specs for the Humax it states: "Common interface slot for Top Up TV (needs card and CAM)" I assume that means I can install a CAM to still allow me to watch Setanta?

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