Philips DVDR985 DVD Recorder
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Philips DVDR985 DVD Recorder

  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • TV Tuner: With TV Tuner
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video VCD DVD-R DVD-RW CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
  • Playable File Formats: MPEG2
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder
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Philips DVDR985 DVD Recorder

Imagine being able to record from TV or digital camera directly on to a DVD. Imagine the possibilities; digital quality never degrades. Precious memories captured on digital video at the touch of a button. With the introduction of Philips Recordable DVD, the possibility is a reality with Dolby Digital Sound.??The Philips DVDR985 records from TV in digital quality on ReWritable DVDs and copies your favorite camcorder tapes onto DVD for life. You get digital picture and sound quality for the ultimate viewing experience plus direct access to your recordings - no more winding or rewinding. Crystal Clear Pro progressive scan video provides razor-sharp pictures. Digital connection (i.LINK) enables high-quality copying from digital camcorders. Component video input (YPB/PR) ensures the best recording quality from analog sources. Edit your home movies easily with Favorite Scene Selection. Play DVD and audio-CD(R/RW); your recorded discs will play on most DVD-Video players! The Philips DVDR985 features a large disp...

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This machine did not hold up.

bycarpetguru Nov 8, 2002
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Use of this machine proved there are no pros.
Cons Phillips does not have the bugs out of this one. Try another brand.
Recommended it? No

Those of you new to the DVD recording world will be pleased to know that the Phillips DVD-R985 does everything it is supposed to do in a format that is more user friendly than the DVR-R format.

Although there as been some talk on the net about having to get new "firmware" to make this... Read full review »

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Philips DVDR985 Recorder: A Keeper

byychromosome Sep 13, 2003
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Worked well right out of the box. Stable. Produces DVDs with high quality video
Cons Lousy manual, confusing and hard to use remote, and baffling on-screen menus
Recommended it? Yes

I bought one of these machines from Circuit City in June 2003. Paid about $ 270. It was in close competition with a comparably-priced recorder (DVD-R/-RW) from Panasonic.

I've been waiting a long time for a DVD recorder to transfer 8mm video onto. Been waiting for the price to come down,... Read full review »

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Keep Clear of This Expensive Unreliable Philips Disaster!

byabekas67 Feb 1, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Nice front panel display
Cons What a total piece of garbage! Destroys all your disks as it makes them!
Recommended it? No

When I got this recorder 2 years ago for $700 I was so excited. It had component inputs, firewire, audio meter and so on. Over time my love affair went very sour and the recorder divorced me. I soon had Red disk error messages flashing as I recorded. Those really mean that your disk it over now -... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DVDR985A

Key Features

Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
TV Tuner With TV Tuner
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats MPEG2
DVD Type DVD Recorder

Video

Video DAC 10 bit / 27 MHz
Video Output System PAL • SECAM • NTSC
Picture Control Brightness • Black Level • Zoom

Audio

Dynamic Range 100 dB (DVD)
Audio SNR 105 dB
Surround Sound Virtual Surround
Audio DAC 24 bit / 96 kHz

Connections

Inputs Composite x 2 • S-Video x 2 • Analog Audio x 2 • RF (TV) x 1 • RGB (via SCART) • iLINK DV Input • Composite (via SCART) • S-Video (via SCART) • Audio (via SCART)
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input
SCART Connectors Output x 1 • Input x 1
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, RGB (via SCART), Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1, Composite (via SCART), S-Video (via SCART), Audio (via SCART)

Convenience

Record And Play Features One Touch Recording
Display Dimmer Yes
Parental Control Yes
Remote Control Universal
OSD Yes: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish
Resume Function 20 Bookmarks

Recorder

Recordable Media DVD+R • DVD+RW
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • HQ
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 4 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats MPEG1 • MPEG2
Programmable Timer VCR Plus+, 6 Events within 30 Days

Dimensions

Weight 5.49 kg
Depth 12.99 in.
Height 4.21 in.
Width 17.12 in.

Other Features

Brand Philips

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 037849922774
Product ID 20241072

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