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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...
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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... Less
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The DR400 DVD recorder is designed to provide the greatest flexibility in recording and playback by supporting DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+R recordable disc formats.
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Number of Discs
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1
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Progressive Scan
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With Progressive Scan
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With Progressive Scan
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TV Tuner
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With TV Tuner
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Playable Disk Types
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DVD Video
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VCD
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DVD-R
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DVD-RW
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CD (Audio)
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CD-R
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CD-RW
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VCD
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DVD-RAM
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DVD-R
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DVD-RW
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DVD+R
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DVD+RW
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DVD Audio
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CD (Audio)
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CD-R
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CD-RW
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DVD+VR
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DVD-VR
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Playable File Formats
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MPEG2
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DivX
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MP3
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WMA
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JPEG
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DVD Type
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DVD Recorder
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DVD Recorder
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Video Upconversion
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720p (HDTV)
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1080i (HDTV)
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1080p (HDTV)
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Video Noise Reduction
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3D Y/C Separation
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Video DAC
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10 bit / 27 MHz
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10 bit / 54 MHz
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Video Output System
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PAL
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SECAM
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NTSC
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Picture Control
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Brightness
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Black Level
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Zoom
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Zoom
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Dynamic Range
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100 dB (DVD)
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Audio SNR
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105 dB
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Surround Sound
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Virtual Surround
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Virtual Surround
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Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
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Audio DAC
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24 bit / 96 kHz
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24 bit / 192 kHz
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| Connections |
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Inputs
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Composite x 2
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S-Video x 2
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Analog Audio x 2
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RF (TV) x 1
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RGB (via SCART)
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iLINK DV Input
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Composite (via SCART)
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S-Video (via SCART)
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Audio (via SCART)
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Composite x 1
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S-Video x 1
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Analog Audio x 1
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Front Panel
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Composite Input
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S-Video Input
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Audio Input
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iLINK DV Input
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iLINK DV Input
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SCART Connectors
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Output x 1
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Input x 1
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Outputs
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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)
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Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1
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Record And Play Features
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One Touch Recording
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Time Slip
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Chasing Playback
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Pause Live TV
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Display Dimmer
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Yes
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Parental Control
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Yes
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Instant Skip / Replay
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Skip
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Remote Control
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Universal
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OSD
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Yes: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish
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Yes: English, French, Japanese
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Resume Function
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20 Bookmarks
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Recordable Media
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DVD+R
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DVD+RW
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DVD-R
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DVD-RW
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DVD+RW
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Recording Speeds
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SP
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LP
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EP
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HQ
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SP
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XP
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LP
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EP
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SLP
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DVD Recording Time
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1 Hrs. Minimum / 4 Hrs. Maximum
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Recording Formats
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MPEG1
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MPEG2
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Programmable Timer
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VCR Plus+, 6 Events within 30 Days
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Yes, 12 Events within 30 Days
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Weight
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5.49 kg
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2.4 kg
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Depth
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12.99 in.
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9.75 in.
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Height
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4.21 in.
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2.31 in.
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Width
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17.12 in.
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Brand
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Philips
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Toshiba
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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037849922774
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022265000267
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Product ID
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20241072
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41145937
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MPN
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DVDR985A
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D-R400
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Philips DVDR985 DVD Recorder
$20.00
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Toshiba D-R400 DVD Recorder
$78.99
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Product Review Summary
17% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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,...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Pros
- Rich Features (1)
- Simple Setup (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
- Fast load (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Low price, quick loading and recording, lots of features
Cons
Rough manual, LED display is limited
Recommended it?
Yes
I did my homework and decided on the D-R400 due to it's low price, clean appearance, and full features. I was disappointed at the first box store when told they were out of stock and not due to be replenished. The saleperson told me that the Toshiba D-R410 has replaced the 400, but is not as full...
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Pros
Looks great, lots of features, good google reviews about this product. Records in common...
Cons
none for me at this present time.
Recommended it?
Yes
Bought this from TigerDirect on sale for limited time at $89.00 cdn a few months ago.
I have not done much testing with it yet but the few times I have used it I find it works great.
I bought a CyberHome DVR 1600 recorder a couple of yrs ago to transfer home movies but did not like the...
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