First sighting of Philips Top Up TV box … in Sweden – idTV - Freeview

ironeagleuk · 18-10-2005, 19:27

I've had a look, but can't see this mentioned anywhere yet...apologies if it has been...

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Philips is set to begin delivery of its pay-TV capable DTR 2000 digital terrestrial set-top box to Swedish retail outlets. The company tells idtv.co.uk that the box in question is very similar to its planned Top Up TV box, which will now be launching into the UK DTT market early next year (See here for IBC Report mentioning Philips’ DTR 2520 device).

The reason for the similarity is down to the fact that the box is intended for Boxer – Sweden’s subscription DTT network.

Philips says the new box includes Dolby Digital sound, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG), and easy navigation using Philips’ patented Euphoria User Interface. Also included is fast ‛plug-and-play’ installation and a double SCART connection for VCRs. The model is designed with the same ‘look and feel’ as a modern DVD player, says Philips, in order to fit in with other stylish home entertainment devices.

Like Top Up TV, Boxer TV-Access AB, owned by operator Teracom and 3i, provides about 30 digital TV and radio channels to Swedish DTT viewers. Boxer now has more than 450,000 subscribers and is one of the fastest growing digital TV and radio network operators in Sweden. This figure excludes those who chose to watch only free-to-air channels. Sweden, like the UK, offers both paid-for and free-to-air DTT broadcasts, although in Sweden the subscription-based DTT platform has received a lot more attention.

Source & Links (free subscription required): http://www.idtv.co.uk/ShowNews.php?NewsID=286

mad_dude · 18-10-2005, 19:33

dont sound bad hopefully if it is good people wont get it mixed up with thompsons DTI 2300

ironeagleuk · 18-10-2005, 19:35

I think this might be the STB in question: http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...CSHP3HKFSESI5P

mad_dude · 18-10-2005, 19:37

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I think this might be the STB in question: http://www.consumer.philips.com/con...RCSHP3HKFSESI5P

Nah changed my mind too similar to my PS2

ironeagleuk · 18-10-2005, 19:40

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Originally Posted by mad_dude

Nah changed my mind too similar to my PS2

you think you might get confused?

mad_dude · 18-10-2005, 19:43

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you think you might get confused?

Maybe I dont like the look of the PS2 either to be honest It would just be too similar I want some variation in my home entertainment equipment I heard the reason they changed the look of the playstation 1- to the playstation 2 from the open top to the CD draw effect was because in various levels of drunkness people were confusing the white open top Playstation one with a toilet

ironeagleuk · 18-10-2005, 19:46

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Originally Posted by mad_dude

I heard the reason they changed the look of the playstation 1- to the playstation 2 from the open top to the CD draw effect was because in various levels of drunkness people were confusing the white open top Playstation one with a toilet

I think it's better not to have a flap top....i thought they went out with VCR's in the mid-80's

Anyway, here's another pic....am not certain if it's the exact same model though, but is in a previous story about the Philips TUTV STB: http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg

18-10-2005, 19:56

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Originally Posted by ironeagleuk

I think it's better not to have a flap top....i thought they went out with VCR's in the mid-80's

Anyway, here's another pic....am not certain if it's the exact same model though, but is in a previous story about the Philips TUTV STB: http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg

That is the TopUp TV one, and it is a nice looking box.

ironeagleuk · 18-10-2005, 20:23

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Originally Posted by ronnie1333

That is the TopUp TV one, and it is a nice looking box.

Not this one then?

I can't read Swedish

http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...CSHP3HKFSESI5P

It looks like it has a slot and it says

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Fria kanaler och CA-systemet Viaccess där du kan få

mad_dude · 18-10-2005, 20:26

The Viaaccess bit I think is a different encryption standard to TUTV

ironeagleuk · 18-10-2005, 20:27

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Originally Posted by mad_dude

The Viaaccess bit I think is a different encryption standard to TUTV

As opposed to MediaGuard?

mad_dude · 18-10-2005, 20:30

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As opposed to MediaGuard?

Yeah , I could be wrong though

18-10-2005, 20:31

If you go here http://www.idtv.co.uk/ShowNews.php?NewsID=279 it says " In the Freeview area, Philips was showing its new Top Up TV compliant Freeview decoder, the DTR2520, which it says will be available by the end of the year (click here for picture)."

the bolded bit takes you here http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg

kev · 18-10-2005, 21:00

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Originally Posted by ironeagleuk

Not this one then?

I can't read Swedish

http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...CSHP3HKFSESI5P

It looks like it has a slot and it says

Yup, looks like it has onboard Viacess, hence the different model number for the UK as is the norm when different CA systems are used.

Daveoc64 · 18-10-2005, 21:28

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Originally Posted by ironeagleuk

As opposed to MediaGuard?

Thomson makes the DTI-2300 in Europe for a few different encryption types (different model numbers and no MHEG).

russellelly · 05-12-2005, 23:15

Got these boxes in work today, though haven't had a chance to look at the specs - from the box it looks the same as http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg The TUTV logo and channels are on the box, but it is not a TUTV To Go box. Didn't have time to check price unfortunately.

ironeagleuk · 05-12-2005, 23:17

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Originally Posted by russellelly

Got these boxes in work today, though haven't had a chance to look at the specs - from the box it looks the same as http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg The TUTV logo and channels are on the box, but it is not a TUTV To Go box. Didn't have time to check price unfortunately.

Is it this one? (not the original one I found up^ there) http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...CSHQNHKFSESI5P

russellelly · 05-12-2005, 23:29

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Originally Posted by ironeagleuk

Is it this one? (not the original one I found up^ there) http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...CSHQNHKFSESI5P

Can't remember the model number, but that looks like the very one.

ironeagleuk · 05-12-2005, 23:35

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Originally Posted by russellelly

Can't remember the model number, but that looks like the very one.

If it is...the some of the specs look good:

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Fast Zapp, change from channel to channel within 1 second

Interference is neutralised by build in Pulse Killer Chip

High quality SCART cable is included

Dolby Digital for movies or concerts in full surround sound

Scans all frequencies to install new channels in 30 seconds

mob227 · 06-12-2005, 00:55

This box was already reported by another user you already responed to his thread so why make another

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Originally Posted by ironeagleuk

I've had a look, but can't see this mentioned anywhere yet...apologies if it has been...
Source & Links (free subscription required): http://www.idtv.co.uk/ShowNews.php?NewsID=286

ironeagleuk · 06-12-2005, 01:04

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Originally Posted by mob227

This box was already reported by another user you already responed to his thread so why make another

Check the dates of when the threads were started....I didn't make a second thread on this STB. Anyway, the more info posted, the better.

18-10-2005, 19:33	#2
mad_dude Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Services: SKY, Freesat HD, Freeview 20mb. PS3,CFW PSP 60gb (320gb),Wii, Saturn Posts: 4,555	dont sound bad hopefully if it is good people wont get it mixed up with thompsons DTI 2300

18-10-2005, 19:35	#3
ironeagleuk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent (Dover TX) Services: Nokia 9850T, Hauppauge Nova-T, Matsui TUTV1, Ferguson FPVR1T, Top Up TV+ Posts: 28,772	I think this might be the STB in question: http://www.consumer.philips.com/cons...CSHP3HKFSESI5P

18-10-2005, 20:26	#10
mad_dude Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Services: SKY, Freesat HD, Freeview 20mb. PS3,CFW PSP 60gb (320gb),Wii, Saturn Posts: 4,555	The Viaaccess bit I think is a different encryption standard to TUTV

18-10-2005, 20:31	#13
René 1333 Posts: n/a	If you go here http://www.idtv.co.uk/ShowNews.php?NewsID=279 it says " In the Freeview area, Philips was showing its new Top Up TV compliant Freeview decoder, the DTR2520, which it says will be available by the end of the year (click here for picture)." the bolded bit takes you here http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg

05-12-2005, 23:15	#16
russellelly Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Renfrewshire, Blackhill Tx Services: FTA DTT PVRs, DAB, Virgin Media TV:L, BB:M Posts: 9,503 Blog Entries: 3	Got these boxes in work today, though haven't had a chance to look at the specs - from the box it looks the same as http://www.idtv.co.uk/Images/ibc%20008.jpg The TUTV logo and channels are on the box, but it is not a TUTV To Go box. Didn't have time to check price unfortunately.