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Philips 42PFL5522D and DTT

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  • #2
    STB
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    The D Range have MPEG2 digital tuners suitable for only for UK.

    Ireland use MPEG4 for digital broadcasts hence no video or error messages.

    You will need a MPEG4 set top box for Irish DTT or a CAM if that model is supported (see stickies at top).


  • #3
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 676 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    Thanks for the informative reply :) It does have a slot for a CAM. Do you know where I can buy one that's MPEG4 compliant? And also, is it just a matter of sticking it in the slot and that's it?


  • #4
    STB
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    The cams only works for certain models. As it happens they dont work on your range.

    What are you trying to achieve ? Is it just DTT that you want to receive or are you trying to replace an NTL/Sky package ?


  • #5
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 676 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    I just want to receive DTT. I recently cancelled Sky and just use the box for the UK stations. I got a new aerial installed for the Irish channels with a Proception masthead amp which the installer assured me will be all set to receive digital when the service launches. Was he talking through his arse? So yeah, I just want to have a gander at the test channels in the meantime.


  • #6
    STB
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    Ok well then just get yourself one of these Sigmatek's below. They are 60 on pixmania. The same money you would pay for a cam anyway. Its also doubles as a media player via the USB. Actually plays MKVs and DIVX.

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055807314


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  • #7
    O'Prez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 676 ✭✭✭O'Prez


    Thanx a lot. That's a nice piece of kit alright.


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