Philips Technical Specification DVDR985 Specifications User Guide
Summary
Technical specification for the Philips DVDR985 DVD Recorder, a high-end consumer DVD recorder with DVD+RW and DVD+R disc support. Recording features: digital quality TV recording to rewritable DVD+RW discs, camcorder tape copying to DVD with i.LINK (IEEE 1394) digital input, RGB component video input for analog sources, Safe Record and Direct Record modes, One-Touch Record (OTR), and Station ID/Program Name recording. Recording time modes: HQ 60 minutes (9.72 Mbps), SP 120 minutes (5.07 Mbps),
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Technical Specification DVDR985 DVDR985
DVDR985
Philips DVD Recorder
Disc types Playback Recording Audio Performance
DVD+RW DA Converter 24 bit • Record from TV in digital quality on Re Writable DVDs
DVD+R AD Converter 16 bit
• Copy your favorite camcorder tapes onto DVD for life
DVD-R DVD f S 96 k Hz 4 Hz - 44 k Hz
DVD-RW,video mode f S 48 k Hz 4 Hz - 22 k Hz • Digital picture and sound quality for the ultimate viewing experience
Recording functions DVD-Video Video CD f S 44.1 k Hz 4 Hz - 20 k Hz Safe Record • Direct access to your recordings, no more winding or rewinding Super VCD Audio CD f S 44.1 k Hz 4 Hz - 20 k Hz Direct Record One-Touch Record (OTR)
Video CD Signal-Noise (1k Hz) 105 d B
Station ID and Program Name recording
Audio CD Dynamic Range (1k Hz) 100 d B Picture Quality Features
•Append
Crosstalk (1k Hz) 110 d B
Divide • Digital connection (i.LINK) for high-quality copying from digital camcorders
Distortion / Noise (1k Hz) 90 d B
CD-RW Erase
•Automatic/Manual Chapter Marker insertion • RGB Component Video Input for the best recording quality from analog sources
Front Connections
DVD+R/RW Disc Format Disc write protection RGB
i.LINK DV Input IEEE 1394 4-pin • High-Quality mode for camcorder copying and additional modes for up to Component
Favorite Scene Selection Video Input
Capacity 4.7 Gbyte (12cm single-sided) S-Video Input Hosiden 4-pin*
Index Picture Screen for instant content overview 4 hours recording
Recording time HQ 60’ 9.72 Mbit/s Video Input Cinch (yellow)*
Selectable Index Pictures
Audio Left/Right Input Cinch (white/red)*
SP 120’ 5.07 Mbit/s
* gold-plated
LP 180’ 3.38 Mbit/s Disc playback
Convenience Features
EP 240’ 2.54 Mbit/s Fast Forward/Backward (3 speeds)
Rear Connections
Step Forward/Backward • Favorite Scene Selection for easy editing of your home movies
SCART 1 CVBS,S-Video/RGB
Slow (3 speeds)
SCART 2 CVBS,S-Video/RGB,decoder
Direct Title / Track access • Large display with disc-bar for instant disc content overview
TV Standard PAL/SECAM NTSC S-Video In Hosiden 4-pin
Next / Previous Title / Track / Chapter
S-Video Out Hosiden 4-pin • Universal remote control
Scan Frequency 50Hz 60Hz
Repeat (Chapter / Title / All) or (Track / All)
Video In Cinch (yellow)*
Number of lines •A-B Repeat
Video Out Cinch (yellow)* • Sound feedback for remote control
Playback Intro Scan
Audio L/R In Cinch (white/red)*
Recording •Time Search • Plays DVD and audio-CD(R/RW)
Audio L/R Out Cinch (white/red)*
Zoom (1.33x,2x,4x) with picture enhancement
Internal tuner Digital Audio Out 1 coaxial,* 1 optical • Recorded discs play on most DVD-Video players
•Auto Resume (20 discs)
• PCM IEC958
• MPEG,AC-3,DTS IEC1937 • Visual overview to instantly find your recordings
Video Format
Power Supply
RF Antenna In Coaxial 75 ohms
Digital Compression DVD, SVCD: MPEG2 Power Inlet: 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz • VIDEO Plus+ / Show View for easy timer programming
RF TV Out Coaxial 75 ohms
VCD: MPEG1 Power consumption Operation 40 W
Mains Standard (IEC type)
DVD-VIDEO 50Hz 60Hz Low-power 3 W
* gold-plated
standby
DVD+R/RW (HQ/SP)
Horiz.Resolution 720 pixels1 720 pixels1 On-screen display
Cabinet
Languages English,French,German,
Vertical Resolution 576 lines 480 lines
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 107 x 330 mm
Dutch,Spanish, Italian,
DVD+RW (LP/EP) 50Hz 60Hz Net Weight 5.5 kg
Swedish,
Horiz.Resolution 360 pixels2 360 pixels2
Vertical Resolution 576 lines 480 lines Remote Control
Programming
Universal remote for control of main TV functions
VCD 50Hz 60Hz Number of events 6;1 month;Daily/Weekly
Horiz.Resolution 352 pixels 352 pixels Programming mode OTR,Remote
Package Contents
Record control and
Vertical Resolution 288 lines 240 lines
DVD Recorder
transmitter identification PDC,VPS
equivalent to 500 lines on your TV Universal Remote Control RC2056 + batteries
Autom.Sat.Recording From SCART.1/2
equivalent to 250 lines on your TV Directions for use
Timer programming Manual,
DVD+RW disc
Show View/ VIDEO Plus+,
Video Performance •AC power cable
nex TView Link
DA Converter 10 bit,27 MHz full SCART cable AD Converter 9 bit •Audio cable*
General Functionality
Video output 1 Vpp into 75 ohm •Video cable*
3D sound (SRS Tru Surround)
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S-Video output Y:1 Vpp into 75 ohm S-Video cable*
Beep Feedback for Remote Control
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C:0.300 Vpp into 75 ohm Coax RF antenna cable
Dim display (3 levels of brightness)
RGB output 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm * gold-plated
•Automatic Screen Saver Backup presets & timer: 1 year
Directions for use
Backup clock: 7 hrs
version /001 /021 /051
Audio Format Playback Recording •Auto clock set PDC,Text (Time/Date)
Languages English English English
•Audio Recording Level Automatic,Manual
Compressed digital
German German
•TV-Related Functions 16:9 (pin 8),Follow TV,
Dolby Digital 5.1-channel 2-channel French Swedish
Direct Record
(AC-3) 16-bit,48 k Hz Spanish Danish
Digital Bus Functions: Easy Link (pin 10)
DTS,MPEG2 5.1-channel Italian Norwegian Dutch Finnish
MPEG1 2-channel SPDIF PCM 2-channel
16/20/24 bit 48/96 k Hz
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Manual Details
| Brand | Philips |
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| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 494.39 KB |
| Published | June 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I ensure high-quality digital copying from a camcorder?
Use i.LINK DV, connecting your digital camcorders via IEEE 1394 to digitally transfer home movies while preserving audio and video signals.
Are the recorded discs compatible with older DVD players?
Yes, the rewritable DVD+RW discs are fully compatible with most existing DVD players, even after recording using HQ mode.
Does the recorder offer easy ways to navigate or select specific scenes?
It features Favorite Scene Selection (FSS) and Direct Title/Track access for viewing only specific segments of a disc.
What is the process for starting a recording quickly?
Use One-Touch Record (OTR); simply pressing the REC/OTR key will instantly start the recording process.