Digital Terrestrial Recorder

HDT8520/05

Digital Terrestrial Recorder

HDT8520/05

Watch and record your favourite TV shows in HD

Don't miss a thing with the Philips Freeview+ HD PVR! It not only integrates the top audio-visual technology, but also boasts remarkably low power consumption in both active and standby modes and has been designed to function almost silently. See all benefits

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Digital Terrestrial Recorder

Watch and record your favourite TV shows in HD

Don't miss a thing with the Philips Freeview+ HD PVR! It not only integrates the top audio-visual technology, but also boasts remarkably low power consumption in both active and standby modes and has been designed to function almost silently. See all benefits

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Watch and record your favourite TV shows in HD

Pause and resume live TV

  • high definition

1080p via HDMI for superb HD picture quality

With video upscaling to 1080p you'll be able to see even more detail thanks to a sharper, more true-to-life picture. The resulting HD video output signal can be shown on your HD television through an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection.

8-day Electronic Programme Guide

You want to know what programmes are available today and for the next 7 days so that you can avoid missing your favourite shows by planning your evenings or making pre-scheduled recordings. The data is broadcast by the programme broadcaster, and when this data is available, the product compiles the information and lists it in the TV Guide. Simply enter the menu or press the GUIDE button on the remote control to access the programme guide. The programme guide will provide programme information listings for today and the next 7 days.

Ability to pause and rewind live TV

A live TV programme is now under your control. You can pause the programme by pressing the PAUSE button and resume playback at the point where it was interrupted by pressing the PLAY button. You can go backwards by pressing the FAST REWIND button and replay scenes you have already watched. If you want to return to the live TV programme, just press the STOP button.

Never miss an episode with Series Recording

Programming recording of a series becomes as simple as recording a single event. By pressing a few buttons you can programme the recording of all the events belonging to one series. Press the GUIDE button to open the Electronic Programme Guide, select the programme you want to record and press the OK button to confirm the programming of the recording. If the selected programme is signalled by the series logo on the Electronic Programme Guide screen, you programme the recording of all the events in the series at once.

One touch recording

Set a recording by pressing just one button on the remote control. Programming no longer required.

Optimal sound quality with Dolby Digital 5.1 output

Because Dolby Digital standards, the world's leading digital multi-channel audio standards, make use of the way the human ear naturally processes sound, you experience superb quality surround sound audio with realistic spatial cues.

Standby consumption < 0.5 W

The smart power management of the receiver leads to power saving in standby mode. The receiver goes to the standby mode that achieves < 0.5 W power consumption automatically, without your intervention.

Technical Specifications

  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Digital TV
    • Terrestrial
    • DVB-T2
    • DVB-T
    • MHEG with interaction channel
    Demodulation type
    • MPEG-2 DVB compliant
    • MPEG-4 DVB compliant
    • Network: MFN/SFN
    • COFDM 1K/2K/4K/8K/16K/32K
    Input frequency range
    474 to 850 MHz
    Loop through frequency range
    47-862 MHz
    Number of TV tuners
    2
  • Video Recording

    Recording enhancements
    • One Touch Record (OTR)
    • Erase
  • Storage Media

    HDD recording enhancements
    • Pause Live TV
    • Instant Jump
    • Instant Replay
    • Time Shift Buffer
    • Time Status Bar
    • Hard disk space used
    Extra hard disk technology
    • Pause Live TV
    • Simultaneous record and playback
    • Auto resume
    • Trick mode
    • Fast Forward-Rewind [x 128]
    • Slow motion [x 1/4]
    HDD Type
    3.5" HDD
    Hard Disk Capacity
    500  GB
    HDD video recording capacity
    In HD up to 125  hr
  • Connectivity

    Terrestrial antenna interface
    • RF in, IEC 169-2
    • 5 V - 50 mA Antenna Powering
    • RF out, (bypass) IEC 169-2
    Video output — Digital
    HDMI
    AUX scart out
    • Audio L/R
    • CVBS
    • PAL
    • RGB
    Audio Output — Analogue
    Audio L/R (cinch)
    Audio Output - Digital
    • Coaxial (cinch)
    • Optical (TOSLINK)
    USB
    USB 2.0 (software update only)
    Network connections
    RJ45
  • Convenience

    User convenience
    • Electronic programming guide
    • Audio Description
    • Auto resolution adjustment
    • Auto Power off
    • Automatic Overheat Warning
    Display Type
    16-digit VFD display
    Ease of Installation
    • Autoinstall
    • Autosearch
    • Network installation wizard
    Parental control
    • Child timer
    • Lock with PIN code
    Signal strength indication
    Yes
    User Interface
    • Automatic programme list update
    • Multiple subtitles supported
    • Local software update via USB
    • Software upgrade over the air
    • TV and Radio mode
    • On Screen Display on TV
  • Video Decoding

    Compression Format
    • MPEG-2 MP@ML (std definition)
    • MPEG-4 (SD)
    • MPEG-4 (HD)
    Resolution
    up to 1920 x 1080 progressive
    Aspect Ratio
    • 16:9
    • 4:3 Letterbox
    Video bitrate
    Up to 20 Mbit/s
    Copy/content protection
    HDCP on HDMI
  • Audio Decoding

    Compression format
    • Dolby Digital
    • MPEG4 HE-AAC
    • Multi-channel down-mixing
    • MPEG layer I/II
    • Dolby Digital Plus
    Sound system
    • Dolby Digital
    • Stereo
    • Mono
  • Power

    Mains power
    230 V, 50 Hz
    Power consumption
    < 15  W
    Standby power consumption
    < 0.5 W
  • Dimensions

    Product width
    235  mm
    Product depth
    210  mm
    Product height
    70  mm
    Carton dimensions (WxDxH)
    360 x 290 x 100
    Weight
    1.75  kg
    Weight incl. Packaging
    2.7  kg
  • Accessories

    Included accessories
    • Remote Control
    • 2 x AAA Batteries
    • HDMI cable
    • RF antenna cable
    • Mains cord
    • Mains Adapter
    • User Manual
    • Quick start guide

What's in the box?

Other items in the box

  • Batteries
  • Remote Control
  • HDMI cable
  • Mains cord
  • Quick start guide
  • User manual

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