Technical data

Storage media

Hard Disc recording: 120 GB HDD

TV systems

Playback:

NTSC

Recording:

NTSC

Internal tuner:

NTSC

Optical disc

 

Playback

Recording

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD-R/-RW, video mode

-

DVD-Video

-

Video CD, Super VCD

-

Audio CD

-

MP3 CD

-

CD-R/RW

-

Video Format

Digital compression

DVD, SVCD:

MPEG2

 

VCD:

MPEG1

Record modes

Max HDD recording time:

190h

 

Max DVD recording time:

8h

 

 

 

 

Bit rate

 

Mode

Rec.time Resolutio- Video

Audio

 

 

n

(Mbit/s)

(kbit/s)

M1

60'

D1

9.72M

384k

M2

120'

D1

5.07M

256k

Audio Format

Compressed digital

Playback

Recording

Dolby Digital (AC3)

5.1-

2-channel

 

channel*

16-bit, 48

 

 

kHz

DTS, MPEG2

5.1-

-

 

channel*

 

MPEG1, MP3

2- channel

-

PCM

2-channel

-

 

16/20/24 bit

 

 

48/96 kHz

 

*6.1-channel compatible

 

 

Audio Performance

 

DA Converter:

24 bit

 

AD Converter:

16 bit

 

DVD

fs 96kHz

4Hz-44kHz

 

fs 48kHz

4Hz-22kHz

Video CD

fs 44.1kHz

4Hz-20kHz

Audio CD

fs 44.1kHz

4Hz-20kHz

Signal/Noise (1kHz):

105 dB

 

Dynamic range (1kHz):

90 dB

 

Crosstalk (1kHz):

105 dB

 

Distortion/Noise (1kHz):

90 dB

 

Front Connections

 

i.LINK DV in:

IEEE 1394 4-pin

S-video in:

Hosiden 4-pin

Video in:

Cinch (yellow)

Audio left/right in:

Cinch (white/red)

Rear Connections

DVD/CD playback

Fast Forward/Backward

Step Forward/Backward

Slow

Direct Title/Track access

Next/Previous Title/Track/Chapter

Repeat (Chapter/Title/All) or (Track/All)

A-B Repeat

Shuffle

Intro Scan

Time Search

Zoom (1.33x, 2x, 4x) with picture enhancement

Auto Resume (20 discs)

MP3 CD playback

Time display (Track)

MP3 text (ID3 tags) display

Album and track selection

Repeat (disc/album/ track)

Variable Bit Rate of 32-256 kbit/s

32, 44.1, 48 kHz sampling rates

ISO9660 file system

Single session

Nested directories supported to 8 levels

Up to 32 album numbers

Up to 999 tracks

Power Supply

Power supply: 120V, 60Hz

Power consumption Operation 27W

Low-power standby 8 W

Cabinet

M2x

150'

D1

4.06M

256k

M3

180'

1/2 D1

3.38M

256k

M4

240'

1/2 D1

2.54M

256k

M6

360'

1/2 D1

1.70M

256k

M8

480'

SIF

1.27M

192k

Resolution H x V

60Hz

 

(pixels)

 

 

 

 

Full D1 (DVD-Video)

720 x 480

 

Half D1

 

360 x 480

 

SIF (VCD)

 

352 x 240

 

Component video in: Progressive scan / Component video out: S-video in / out: Video in /out:

Audio L/R in (2x) /out (2x): Digital audio out:

RF antenna in: RF TV out: AC-outlet: G-LINK:

Cinch (green/blue/red) Cinch (green/blue/red)

Hosiden 4-pin

Cinch (yellow) Cinch (white/red) Coaxial, Optical Coaxial 75 ohms (F type) Coaxial 75 ohms (F type) Standard (IEC type)

for IR Blaster

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 76 x 335 mm

Net Weight: 4.0kg

Remote Control

• Multi brand remote control

Package Contents

• DVD Video Recorder/Harddisc

• Remote Control + batteries

• User Manual

• AC power cable

• Coax RF antenna cable

TV Standard

NTSC

PAL/

 

 

SECAM

Scan frequency

60Hz

50Hz

Number of lines

525

625

Playback

Recording

Internal tuner

-

Video Performance

DA Converter:

10 bit

AD Converter:

9 bit

Signal handling:

Components

Video (CVBS) out:

1 Vpp into 75 ohm

S-video (Y/C) out:

Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm

 

C: 0.286 1Vpp into 75 ohm

Component video out

Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohm

(YPBPR):

 

 

PB: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm

 

PR: 0.7 Vpp into 75 ohm

Timer Recording

Number of events:

12; 1 year; daily/weekly

Timer programming:

Manual, VCR Plus+

Interactive Program Guide

Timer programming: TV Guide On Screen™/VCR Plus+®/Manual

Number of events: more then 15; 1 year; daily/weekly/regular

Set Top Box control: Cable box

General Functionality

Automatic Screen Saver

 

Backup presets & timer:

1 year

Backup clock & calendar:

5 hours

Audio recording level:

Automatic

IR-extender cable (IR Blaster)

• Component Video cable

• Stereo audio cable

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Philips HDRW 720/17 manual Technical data

HDRW 720/17 specifications

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