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Philips Technical Specification DVDR985 Specifications User Guide

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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

Page Summary Contents For Philips Technical Specification DVDR985 Specifications User Guide

Page 1 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 ...
Page 2 Philips DVD Recorder – the best choice! Only DVD+RW Recorders are based entirely on the established world-wide DVD Video standard: No new standard was invented – just the existing standard made record...

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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.