Reviews of the Philips DVDR80
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CNET Review
The Good: Guide Plus EPG; component-video input; excellent video processing; solid recording quality in long-play modes; slick styling; relatively painless operation.
The Bad: Somewhat expensive; crowded remote; Guide Plus may not work with all cable systems.
The Bottom Line: Loaded with features and delivering great video quality, this Philips is a solid all-around DVD recorder.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 57/100. Comparing these reviews to 40014 other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 71/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
Part number: DVDR80
General
- Product Type DVD recorder
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 13.2 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 8.8 lbs
DVD
- Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD
- Recordable Media DVD+R, DVD+RW
- Video D/A Converter 10-bit/27 MHz
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 96kHz
- Built-in Audio Decoders Dolby Digital
- Media Load Type Tray
- Programmability 6 events / 1 year
- Electronic Program Guide VCR Plus+, GUIDE Plus+
- Program Guide Features Timer Programming
- Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
- DVD Playback Modes Intro scan, Random play
- DVD Repeat Modes All, Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
- CD Playback Modes A-B repeat, Intro scan, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Analog Video Format NTSC, PAL
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Display
- Display Type None.
- Image Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
DVD Features
- Picture Zoom Yes
- Picture Zoom Power 2x, 4x, 1.33x
- Video Noise Reduction Yes
- Parental Lock Yes
- Multi-Camera Angle Select Yes
- Multi-Subtitle Select Yes
- TV Screen Saver Yes
- Additional Features On-screen display, Fast/slow playback, Progressive scanning, Time base correction, Still picture display
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Sound Effects 3D Surround
- Dynamic Range 85 dB
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output, MPEG 2 digital output
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 95 dB
- Additional Features ID3 tags support
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
- Technology Infrared
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Audio cable, 1 x Video cable, 1 x S-Video cable, 1 x Audio (digital) cable, 1 x Coaxial RF cable
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power Consumption Operational 31 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 7 Watt
- Battery None
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