TVonics MFR-200 Freeview box

Most Freeview boxes only work when connected to a TV using a SCART lead. The TVonics MFR-200 works with TV sets that don't have a SCART socket.

 

TVonics MFR-200

The MFR-200, from TVonics, is a tiny Freeview receiver. Most Freeview boxes connect to a TV's SCART socket, but what if you have an older TV that doesn't have a SCART socket, or you have a portable telly that you want to get ready for the Digital Switch?

This unit keeps its size down by not having a SCART socket. Instead, it has an RF modulator, that means that you can plug it in to a TV set via the standard aerial cable, then simply tune the TV in to the output of the TVonics Freeview receiver.

The upshot - no need to replace a TV set that doesn't have a SCART socket, and you can convert any TV to a Freeview receiver to get over 40 channels of digital TV.

Rear of TVonics MFR-200, showing Modulated RF Output

We featured the MFR-200, and met with the team at TVonics, in Show 33 of our podcast - Listen to Show 33

TVonics MFR-200 Availability: The TVonics MFR-200 is available for around £40 from the following online retailers: Play.com Argos Amazon.co.uk Alternatives: If you're struggling to find this model, we'd also recommend the Philex FV400, which also works on TV sets that don't have a SCART socket.

TVonics MFR-200 Features:

• 8 Day Programme Guide
• Parental control
• Low -power - just 1.5 Watts on standby
• RF Modulator - No SCART needed
• Auto-standby to conserve power
• Tiny: 70 x 27 x 54 mm

TVonics MFR-200, with Remote Control

 

We reviewed the TVonics MFR-200 in Show 33 of our radio show, FrequencyCast. Listen to the show online, or download it to your MP3 player. Listen to Show 33 | What is FrequencyCast? | Add us to iTunes

 

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More details on the manufacturer's site: www.tvonics.com

Freeview Links:

• Freeview help - Our page of frequently-asked questions on using Freeview
• Digital Switchover help - Advice on what to do before we all Go Digital
• Freeview details - Information on Freeview channels and receivers
• Remote controls - Lost a remote? General advice here

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