Philips DVDR985 DVD-RW Recorder and Player with Remote
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4 recording modes. Dolby Digital 5.1.
Overview
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Basically, Recordable DVD is a DVD Player with a Record Button. With the introduction of Philips DVDR985, the possibility of high quality video and audio recorded onto a DVD is a reality. Imagine the possibilities — digital quality never degrades. The DVDR985 records from any source, including DV cameras (IEEE1394). Discs are compatible with existing DVD Players ("Bare" discs).
Features
4 Recording modes
4 different recording modes to choose from gives you flexibility! DV quality (1hr), DVD (2hr), S-Video (3hr), and VHS (4hr).
Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3) — Decoder supplies the 5.1 channel outputs that can be connected directly to 5 amplifiers and a powered subwoofer or a Dolby Digital-ready receiver.
Records from any source — including DV cameras (IEEE1394)
Black Rack Mount
Pronto Remote Control — Truly customizable, touch-screen, universal remote control.E596
Record from TV in digital quality on ReWritable DVDs
Copy your favorite camcorder tapes onto DVD for life
Digital picture and sound quality for the ultimate viewing experience
Direct access to your recordings, no more winding or rewinding
Crystal Clear Pro progressive scan video for razor-sharp pictures
Digital connection (i.LINK) for high-quality copying from digital camcorders
Component video input (YPB PR) for the best recording quality from analog sources
High-quality mode for camcorder copying and additional modes for up to 4 hours recording
Favorite Scene… read more Selection for easy editing of your home movies
Large display with disc-bar for instant disc content overview
Universal remote control
Sound feedback for remote control
Plays DVD and audio-CD(R/RW)
Recorded discs play on most DVD-Video players
Visual overview to instantly find your recordings
VCR Plus+ for easy timer programming read less
Basically, Recordable DVD is a DVD Player with a Record Button. With the introduction of Philips DVDR985, the possibility of high quality video and audio recorded onto a DVD is a reality. Imagine the possibilities — digital quality never degrades. The DVDR985 records from any source, including DV cameras (IEEE1394). Discs are compatible with existing DVD Players ("Bare" discs).
Features
4 Recording modes
4 different recording modes to choose from gives you flexibility! DV quality (1hr), DVD (2hr), S-Video (3hr), and VHS (4hr).
Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3) — Decoder supplies the 5.1 channel outputs that can be connected directly to 5 amplifiers and a powered subwoofer or a Dolby Digital-ready receiver.
Records from any source — including DV cameras (IEEE1394)
Black Rack Mount
Pronto Remote Control — Truly customizable, touch-screen, universal remote control.E596
Record from TV in digital quality on ReWritable DVDs
Copy your favorite camcorder tapes onto DVD for life
Digital picture and sound quality for the ultimate viewing experience
Direct access to your recordings, no more winding or rewinding
Crystal Clear Pro progressive scan video for razor-sharp pictures
Digital connection (i.LINK) for high-quality copying from digital camcorders
Component video input (YPB PR) for the best recording quality from analog sources
High-quality mode for camcorder copying and additional modes for up to 4 hours recording
Favorite Scene… read more Selection for easy editing of your home movies
Large display with disc-bar for instant disc content overview
Universal remote control
Sound feedback for remote control
Plays DVD and audio-CD(R/RW)
Recorded discs play on most DVD-Video players
Visual overview to instantly find your recordings
VCR Plus+ for easy timer programming read less
Specs
Disc Types
DVD+RW: Recording and playback
DVD+R: Recording and playback
DVD-R: Playback
DVD-RW, video mode: Playback
DVD-Video: Playback
Super VCD: Playback
Video CD: Playback
Audio CD: Playback
CD-R: Playback
CD-RW: Playback
DVD+R/RW Disc Format Recording times
HQ 60-minute: 9.72 Mbit/s
SP 120-minute: 5.07 Mbit/s
LP 180-minute: 3.38 Mbit/s
EP 240-minute: 2.54 Mbit/s
TV Standard
50Hz Scan Frequency: PAL/SECAM
60Hz Scan Frequency: NTSC
625 Lines: PAL/SECAM
525 Lines: NTSC
Playback: PAL/SECAM, NTSC
Recording: PAL/SECAM, NTSC
Internal Tuner: NTSC
Video Format
DVD-VIDEO, DVD+R/RW (HQ/SP)
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 50Hz
MPEG1, MPEG2: 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution:
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 720 pixels*
MPEG1, MPEG2: 720 pixels*
Vertical Resolution:
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 576 lines MPEG1, MPEG2: 480 lines
DVD+RW (LP/EP)
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 50Hz
MPEG1, MPEG2: 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 360 pixels** MPEG1, MPEG2: 360 pixels**
Vertical Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 576 lines
MPEG1, MPEG2: 480 lines
VCD
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 50Hz
MPEG1, MPEG2: 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 352 pixels
MPEG1, MPEG2: 352 pixels
Vertical Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 288 lines MPEG1, MPEG2: 240 lines
* equivalent to 500 lines on your TV
** equivalent to 250 lines on your TV
Video Performance
DA Converter: 10 bit
AD Converter: 9 bit
Signal handling: Components
Video (CVBS) output: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
S-Video (Y/C) output
Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
C: 0.286 1Vpp into 75 ohm
Component/Progressive video ouput (YPBPR)
Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
PB: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
PR: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
Audio Format Support
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Playback: 5.1-channel
Recording: 2-channel 16-bit, 48 kHz
DTS, MPEG2: 5.1-channel playback
MPEG1: 2-channel playback
SPDIF PCM: 2-channel 16/20/24 bit 48/96 kHz
Audio Performance
DA Converter: 24 bit
AD Converter: 16 bit
Signal-Noise (1kHz) 105 dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz) 100 dB
Crosstalk (1kHz) 110 dB
Distortion/Noise (1kHz) 90 dB
Front Connections
i.LINK DV Input: IEEE 1394 4-pin
S-Video Input Hosiden 4-pin*
Video Input Cinch (yellow)*
Audio Left/Right Input Cinch (white/red)*
* gold-plated
Rear Connections
Progressive Video Out: Cinch (green/blue/red)*
Component Video In: Cinch (green/blue/red)*
Component Video Out: Cinch (green/blue/red)*
S-Video In: Hosiden 4-pin
S-Video Out: Hosiden 4-pin
Video In: Cinch (yellow)*
Video Out: Cinch (yellow)*
Audio L/R In (2x): Cinch (white/red)*
Audio L/R Out (2x): Cinch (white/red)*
Digital Audio: Out 1 coaxial,* 1 optical
PCM: IEC958
MPEG,AC-3, DTS: IEC1937
RF Antenna In: Coaxial 75 ohms
RF TV Out: Coaxial 75 ohms
RC6 control bus: Cinch (orange)
Mains: Standard (IEC type)
* gold-plated
User Interface
OSD Languages: English, French, Spanish
Programming Number of events: 6; 1 year; Daily/Weekly Programming mode OTR,
Remote
Timer programming: Manual, VCR Plus+
General Functionality
3D sound (SRS TruSurround)
Beep Feedback for Remote Control
Backup Presets & Timer Events: 1 year
Backup Clock & Calendar: 7 hrs
Time & Date Download
Automatic/Manual Audio Recording Level Control
Recording Functions
Safe Record
One-Touch Record (OTR)
Append
Divide
Erase
Automatic/Manual Chapter Marker insertion
Disc write protection
Favorite Scene Selection
Index Picture Screen for instant content overview
Selectable Index Pictures
Disc Playback
Fast Forward/Backward (3 speeds)
Step Forward/Backward
Slow (3 speeds)
Direct Title/Track access
Next/Previous Title/Track/Chapter
Repeat (Chapter/Title/All) or (Track/All)
A-B Repeat
Intro Scan
Time Search
Zoom (1.33x, 2x, 4x) with picture enhancement
Auto Resume (20 discs)
Power Supply
Mains: polarized (IEC)
Power supply: 85..150 VAC (117 V nom) 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Operation: 49 W
Low-power standby: 3 W
Cabinet
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 107 x 330 mm
Net Weight: 5.5 kg
Remote Control
Universal remote for control of main TV functions
Package Contents
DVD Video Recorder
Universal Remote Control RC2056 + batteries
User Manual in English
DVD+RW disc
AC power cable
Stereo audio cable (2x)*
Video cable*
S-Video cable*
Component video cable
Coax RF antenna cable
* gold-plated
DVD+RW: Recording and playback
DVD+R: Recording and playback
DVD-R: Playback
DVD-RW, video mode: Playback
DVD-Video: Playback
Super VCD: Playback
Video CD: Playback
Audio CD: Playback
CD-R: Playback
CD-RW: Playback
DVD+R/RW Disc Format Recording times
HQ 60-minute: 9.72 Mbit/s
SP 120-minute: 5.07 Mbit/s
LP 180-minute: 3.38 Mbit/s
EP 240-minute: 2.54 Mbit/s
TV Standard
50Hz Scan Frequency: PAL/SECAM
60Hz Scan Frequency: NTSC
625 Lines: PAL/SECAM
525 Lines: NTSC
Playback: PAL/SECAM, NTSC
Recording: PAL/SECAM, NTSC
Internal Tuner: NTSC
Video Format
DVD-VIDEO, DVD+R/RW (HQ/SP)
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 50Hz
MPEG1, MPEG2: 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution:
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 720 pixels*
MPEG1, MPEG2: 720 pixels*
Vertical Resolution:
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 576 lines MPEG1, MPEG2: 480 lines
DVD+RW (LP/EP)
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 50Hz
MPEG1, MPEG2: 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 360 pixels** MPEG1, MPEG2: 360 pixels**
Vertical Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 576 lines
MPEG1, MPEG2: 480 lines
VCD
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 50Hz
MPEG1, MPEG2: 60Hz
Horiz. Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 352 pixels
MPEG1, MPEG2: 352 pixels
Vertical Resolution
DVD, SVCD, VCD: 288 lines MPEG1, MPEG2: 240 lines
* equivalent to 500 lines on your TV
** equivalent to 250 lines on your TV
Video Performance
DA Converter: 10 bit
AD Converter: 9 bit
Signal handling: Components
Video (CVBS) output: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
S-Video (Y/C) output
Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
C: 0.286 1Vpp into 75 ohm
Component/Progressive video ouput (YPBPR)
Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm
PB: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
PR: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm
Audio Format Support
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Playback: 5.1-channel
Recording: 2-channel 16-bit, 48 kHz
DTS, MPEG2: 5.1-channel playback
MPEG1: 2-channel playback
SPDIF PCM: 2-channel 16/20/24 bit 48/96 kHz
Audio Performance
DA Converter: 24 bit
AD Converter: 16 bit
Signal-Noise (1kHz) 105 dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz) 100 dB
Crosstalk (1kHz) 110 dB
Distortion/Noise (1kHz) 90 dB
Front Connections
i.LINK DV Input: IEEE 1394 4-pin
S-Video Input Hosiden 4-pin*
Video Input Cinch (yellow)*
Audio Left/Right Input Cinch (white/red)*
* gold-plated
Rear Connections
Progressive Video Out: Cinch (green/blue/red)*
Component Video In: Cinch (green/blue/red)*
Component Video Out: Cinch (green/blue/red)*
S-Video In: Hosiden 4-pin
S-Video Out: Hosiden 4-pin
Video In: Cinch (yellow)*
Video Out: Cinch (yellow)*
Audio L/R In (2x): Cinch (white/red)*
Audio L/R Out (2x): Cinch (white/red)*
Digital Audio: Out 1 coaxial,* 1 optical
PCM: IEC958
MPEG,AC-3, DTS: IEC1937
RF Antenna In: Coaxial 75 ohms
RF TV Out: Coaxial 75 ohms
RC6 control bus: Cinch (orange)
Mains: Standard (IEC type)
* gold-plated
User Interface
OSD Languages: English, French, Spanish
Programming Number of events: 6; 1 year; Daily/Weekly Programming mode OTR,
Remote
Timer programming: Manual, VCR Plus+
General Functionality
3D sound (SRS TruSurround)
Beep Feedback for Remote Control
Backup Presets & Timer Events: 1 year
Backup Clock & Calendar: 7 hrs
Time & Date Download
Automatic/Manual Audio Recording Level Control
Recording Functions
Safe Record
One-Touch Record (OTR)
Append
Divide
Erase
Automatic/Manual Chapter Marker insertion
Disc write protection
Favorite Scene Selection
Index Picture Screen for instant content overview
Selectable Index Pictures
Disc Playback
Fast Forward/Backward (3 speeds)
Step Forward/Backward
Slow (3 speeds)
Direct Title/Track access
Next/Previous Title/Track/Chapter
Repeat (Chapter/Title/All) or (Track/All)
A-B Repeat
Intro Scan
Time Search
Zoom (1.33x, 2x, 4x) with picture enhancement
Auto Resume (20 discs)
Power Supply
Mains: polarized (IEC)
Power supply: 85..150 VAC (117 V nom) 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Operation: 49 W
Low-power standby: 3 W
Cabinet
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 107 x 330 mm
Net Weight: 5.5 kg
Remote Control
Universal remote for control of main TV functions
Package Contents
DVD Video Recorder
Universal Remote Control RC2056 + batteries
User Manual in English
DVD+RW disc
AC power cable
Stereo audio cable (2x)*
Video cable*
S-Video cable*
Component video cable
Coax RF antenna cable
* gold-plated
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(87 ratings)
Submitted July 18, 2003 by a customer from comcast.net
"A fun, easy to use way to record your favorite programs, videos, etc."
If I can get it repaired I expect I'll use it for a few more years.
Sound
If recording from a VCR you may need to use the VCR the tape was recorded on to get the best quality. Noise that your TV doesn't pick up turns into pops and clicks on the DVDR.
Features
Love to use it like a VCR to record programs.
Quality
Great quality in any speed.
Value
I believe the prices have come down since I purchased my unit but I still think what I paid has been worth it in terms of archiving old videos and home movies
Manufacturer Support
I have been having problems with my unit just turning itself off or going crazy during a recording... intermittantly. I can't even find it on Philips website in order to find a service center.
The Wow Factor
It is pretty nice but I'd like more informataion on the display and I'd like some options for how the Menu on the DVD you create will look.
Musical Style:
Jazz, Rock, Pop, Classical
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