The Philips DVDR-985 Recorder combines the best digital video and audio recording features into one easy-to-use product, allowing you to replace your VCR with the best in digital recording technology. Use it to record television programs, transfer precious moments from your camcorder, or transfer old VHS recordings onto long-lasting DVD.

So advanced, so easy

The Philips DVD Recorder is easy to use - it allows you to record from any source terrestrial, cable, or satellite set-top box. Want to transfer video from camcorder or VCR? Just plug it in and hit Record. When you're done, the Index Picture Screen lets you see exactly what's on each disc, with no need to fast-forward or rewind.Record directly from TV or transfer your videos to DVD. All you have to do is connect your VCR to the Philips DVD Recorder - your video will be preserved in digital format forever. And with the Motion-Compensated Adaptive Noise Filter, the analog input is stabilized and picture quality is improved during recording! Philips DVD Recorders also provide convenient linear editing capabilities - that's right, single-disc, single-device editing.

A winning format

Due to the DVD+RW recording format's high-quality digital picture, exceptional sound, and ease of use compared to other formats, industry support for the DVD+RW format is growing exponentially. Computer giants Dell and Hewlett-Packard have both chosen DVD+RW as the optimal format for digital video recording.