- Digital video recording
- RGB component video input
- Up to eight hours recording time
- Dolby Digital 2.0 encoder
- Two-way compatibility
- Index picture screen
- Plays DVD/CD/MP3 picture CDs
- Digital audio output
- SCART cable included
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Technical Details
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Now you can make your own DVDs, which will play on most DVD Players.
8 hours recording
The 8-hour record mode available on specific DVD recorder models lets you record up to eight hours of video on one single-sided DVD+RW/+R disc.
2-Channel Dolby Digital Recording
Dolby Digital is an advanced digital audio encoding technology that is used on all DVD-Video discs. Philips DVD Recorders store audio in the same format, so it is fully compatible with any DVD player. The quality surpasses that of analog video recorder.
Two-Way Compatibility
DVD Recorders can play regular DVD-Video discs, but equally important is that DVD+R and DVD+RW discs recorded on them can be played on existing DVD-Video players.
Index Picture Screen
The Index Picture Screen is a DVD menu created on every DVD+RW/+R disc that is also accessible on regular DVD players. It gives you an instant overview and easy access, so you can directly see what's on the disc, navigate to the recording you want to see and start playing or record over it.
MP3-CD Playback
MP3 stands for MPEG 1 Audio layer-3. MP3 is a revolutionary compression technology by which large digital music files can be made up to 10 times smaller without radically degrading their audio quality. MP3 has become the standard audio compression format used on the world wide web, allowing quick and easy audio file transfer.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
I really woudn't pay much attention to these negative reviews, i bought it for christmas and have nothing bad to say about it, really easy to set up, perfect quality, worth downloading the update from philips. It also doesn't come with mulitregion so simply:
1: Turn on the 610 from the front panel, Do NOT open the disc tray
2: On the 610 Remote, press the blue button, then play then 159, then 121212005255, then play then standby.
3: Enjoy multiregion viewing!
Please note, the buttons must be pressed quickly or the hack will not work.
You should see the numbers 121212005255 on the front panel display briefly if the hack has been input correctly.
Seriously, I would recommend this DVD recorder, does all formats, playing dvds the quality is second to none, and the price is a lot better than most other good brand names.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I too have tried the LiteON 5005 and 5006.
I too returned them both because of the faults they have and decided to try out a Philips DVDR610. I am glad I did.
This unit is excellent.
The picture quality is superb. Even the 6 & 8hr modes give results comparable to VHS tape.
The unit is whisper quiet. Plays all the discs I can throw at it and looks like a quality piece of kit.
It can be made Region Free easily.
The drawbacks are: No DV input (the DVDR615 has it) & slightly fiddly remote/menu system although it makes sense after a while.
The clock problem has been fixed. It was a faulty batch.
Buy with confidence. I've just sold my S-VHS deck, Time Base Corrector and Capture card i'm so impressed with the quality of this product. (meaning i know a poor picture from a good one!) Tapes capture to disc easily and perfectly.
At this price point you will be hard pressed to find a rival.
Lost a star for the fiddly remote only.
I too returned them both because of the faults they have and decided to try out a Philips DVDR610. I am glad I did.
This unit is excellent.
The picture quality is superb. Even the 6 & 8hr modes give results comparable to VHS tape.
The unit is whisper quiet. Plays all the discs I can throw at it and looks like a quality piece of kit.
It can be made Region Free easily.
The drawbacks are: No DV input (the DVDR615 has it) & slightly fiddly remote/menu system although it makes sense after a while.
The clock problem has been fixed. It was a faulty batch.
Buy with confidence. I've just sold my S-VHS deck, Time Base Corrector and Capture card i'm so impressed with the quality of this product. (meaning i know a poor picture from a good one!) Tapes capture to disc easily and perfectly.
At this price point you will be hard pressed to find a rival.
Lost a star for the fiddly remote only.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
See my previous review for the Goodmans DVDR301R at around £149. Took the Goodmans back and replaced it with this slightly dearer Philips instead.
Be sure to download and upgrade the latest software from Philips website before commencing too far with the inital installation of this machine. Ignore all the negative reviews about remote controls not working. I initially thought that mine had gone duff too, replacing batteries etc.. did nothing. Moral of the story is - just don't go pressing buttons until you've read the instructions thoroughly, pressing "TV" renders the remote useless until you press "DVD".
Excellent machine, great pictures,whisper quiet, robust and technically superior to the Goodmans. Glad I bought this one.
Handbook a bit naff though. Any troubles with this DVDR are most likely down to the user and not the machine. Recordable DVD machines are not necessarily as easy to install and setup as the old faithful VCR, and so some people may get confused when connecting to TV or SKY box. Just follow the instructions and diagrams carefully and all should be well.
Be sure to download and upgrade the latest software from Philips website before commencing too far with the inital installation of this machine. Ignore all the negative reviews about remote controls not working. I initially thought that mine had gone duff too, replacing batteries etc.. did nothing. Moral of the story is - just don't go pressing buttons until you've read the instructions thoroughly, pressing "TV" renders the remote useless until you press "DVD".
Excellent machine, great pictures,whisper quiet, robust and technically superior to the Goodmans. Glad I bought this one.
Handbook a bit naff though. Any troubles with this DVDR are most likely down to the user and not the machine. Recordable DVD machines are not necessarily as easy to install and setup as the old faithful VCR, and so some people may get confused when connecting to TV or SKY box. Just follow the instructions and diagrams carefully and all should be well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Completely unreliable - avoid like the plague
Like many other reviewers I've had loads of problems with this infuriating machine. When it works it's great but it will often switch off suddenly during a recording or on playing... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by KEROUAC1957
Quality DVD Recorder
I have owned a Philips DVDR 610 for about 2 years. Whilst there have been several glitches as mentioned by other reviewers, changing clock, periodic non working remote control and... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2006 by Francis Hughes
Excellent DVD recorder
Why so many poor reviews when this is clearly a great machine? I also own the LiteOn 5006 which records DVD+/-R/RW/CDR/RW/VCD/SVCD (another great buy but not all that fully... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by Mr. Z. Dunlop
PREVIOUS RATING AMENDMENT
This is my second attempt with the DVDR610 model. In the past, I have had good Philips products - but that was many years ago. Read more
Published on 22 May 2006 by Michael Skelly
Cheap, +R/RW format only, but great spec
Take it from me - the Philips DVDR-610 is a stunning machine. I have had one for around 18 months and I have had no quibbles with it whatsoever. Read more
Published on 5 April 2006 by M. BOULTON
Poor Machine
I decided to ignore the other bad reviews of this DVD Recorder and trust the generally good brand name Philips. It was a mistake. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2006 by "mikezweck"
Great
Bought one for £99 from "somewhere else" and have to say it's the bee's knee's.
Easy to setup, operate (one touch recording) and VERY clear picture,... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2006 by RoboNuggie
don't buy this machine
Bought this machine because it seemed like a good deal at the time, although admittedly hadn't done a huge amount of research. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2006 by bookworm100
A disgrace
I live in Denmark and bought this last year.
And i must say its extremely bad. Not only does it ruin the DVD+RW inserted (5 sofar), it also fall out and has to restarted to... Read more
And i must say its extremely bad. Not only does it ruin the DVD+RW inserted (5 sofar), it also fall out and has to restarted to... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2006 by "martinbonielsen"
Average Product
Bought this a short while ago. It is average but for the price and free delivery, it is a good deal.
Published on 6 Dec 2005 by O. OKE
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