Philips DVDR3545V/37 1080p Upscaling DVDR/VCR Combo with Built-In Tuner
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Manufacturer: PhilipsBrand: Philips
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-04-01
Model: DVDR3545V/37
Color: Gray
Publisher: Philips
Studio: Philips
Music Label: Philips
Product features:
- DVD Recorder and VHS HiFi VCR
- Dual Media play and record in DVD-R-RW and DVD+R+RW
- 1080p and 1080i upscaling for optimum HD picture performance
- ATSC digital HD/SD TV tuner built in
- Plays MP3/WMA, CD-R-RW, Video CD's
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics 700MB 52x CD-R (50-Pack Spindle)
- AmazonBasics 700 MB 52x CD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
- AmazonBasics 3RCA Component Video Cable (6 Feet)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Philips DVDR3545V/37 1080p Upscaling DVDR/VCR Combo with Built-In Tuner
Customer Review: Great Unit But Description Lacking
Summary: 5 Stars
As best that I can tell, this unit is a great unit. But be careful about the product's description. Maybe I should blame the Amazon dealer that sold the unit.
This is a rather complex unit. The instruction book that came with my unit was for a Philips DVP3345V/17. So I got the wrong instuction book. That unit only plays DVDs, not records. This unit records...and dubs...both ways. But this wrong instruction book doesn't tell me how to record DVDs and do dubbing. This wrong instruction book also says the unit does not include a tuner. But the description clearly says that it does. So I am assuming the wrong instruction book is incorrect and that this unit does have it's own tuner. Of course the wrong instruction book gave the wrong diagrams and instructions on hooking it up. So it took a bit longer to hook it up without the proper guides.
Most likely you may (or may not) need additional cables, wires and/or other accessories to hook up this unit. I know that I had to pay about $50 extra just for the extra accessories that I needed before I could hook this up. I think this product's description should be more clear in stating that you may (or may not) need additional materials. How much additional will depend on what you are hooking this unit too.
Without the proper instruction book, I cannot use all the features this unit has. So as best that I can tell, the unit is a fantastic performing unit. Even with the additional extra $50 that I had to spend to hook it up, I still consider this unit a steal at this price. I paid just $107 for this unit. So even with the extra $50 I had to spend, I still think of this unit as a terriffic deal. As best that I can tell without the proper instruction book to know how to work everything, everything is working like it should. Before purchasing this unit, I did a great deal of shopping around and comparing. I could not find anything even close to the same amount of features for anywhere near this same price. I have another Philips that is only a DVD player so I am familar with the name and it's a name that I trust.
But I guess you can tell that I am kind of P.O.'d at recieving the wrong instruction book. But the wrong instruction book is a problem that I can easily solve myself. It's still a great deal for a unit with this many features. So just be prepared that you may (or may not) need to do something extra after you recieve this unit. It's better that you know that up front instead of dealing with these hassles after you recieve the unit.
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Description of Philips DVDR3545V/37 1080p Upscaling DVDR/VCR Combo with Built-In Tuner
DVD Recorder, HiFi VHS VCR so you can play and record VCR and record you favorite VCR recording to DVD, Dual Media-records and plays in DVDR-R-RW and DVD+R+RW, Built ATSC digital SDTV tuner to recieve digital HD TV broadcasts, HDMI 1080p upscaling to deliver true HD picture performance, DivX to play downloaded PC movies and video DVD's, Progressive Scan, i-Link for easy connection to play and record your camcorder recording,Plays MP3/WMA, CD's, CD-R-RW, Video CD'sDigital Cameras and Photo Categories
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