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Philips DVD740VR DVD-VCR Combo
 
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Philips DVD740VR DVD-VCR Combo

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  • CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission’s digital-television website at www.dtv.gov.


Technical Details

  • Space-saving DVD/VCR combination with front-panel AV input for camcorder or game console
  • Plays DVD-Video, MP3 CD, CD-R, CD-RW, audio CD, and VHS tapes
  • 4-head stereo hi-fi VCR with SQPB (S-VHS playback at VHS resolution)
  • High-quality DVD component-video output, Digital Zoom during DVD playback
  • Coaxial digital-audio output passes Dolby Digital, DTS surround sound; 3D sound simulates surround through 2 channels
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Product Details

Product Manual [922kb PDF]
  • Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 12.8 x 3.9 inches ; 11 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00006ANZ7
  • Item model number: DVD740VR
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,413 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Watch movies on VHS tape or high-quality DVD, listen to audio CDs with crystal-clear sound, or play homemade MP3 CDs through your living-room speakers--all from one affordable, space-saving device. The Philips DVD740VR also lets you record off-air in hi-fi stereo sound and watch a camcorder or hook up a gaming console from convenient front-panel audio/video inputs. Top-of-the-line component-video DVD outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while S-video and shared DVD/VCR composite-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television.

A set of left/right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. A 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter ensures optimum stereo decoding of all disc formats. If you don't have a surround receiver or six-channel speaker setup, you can still make every movie night the ultimate experience: 3D sound simulates surround sound through two speakers (even the stereo speakers on your TV).

The VCR's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and with hi-fi sound the unit records and plays back stereo audio tracks. SQPB (quasi-S-VHS playback) lets you watch S-VHS tapes--which normally requires a special S-VHS VCR--at standard VHS resolution. Other features include timer recording, auto head cleaning, auto repeat playback (great for trade shows and presentations), and one-touch recording.

Product Description
The Philips DVD-Video Player and VCR Combination has DVD Video/Audio CD Compatibility, as well as a 4 Head Hi-Fi Stereo Video Cassette Recorder. In terms of audio, it has Dolby Digital/DTS, Coaxial/Optical Outputs with True 3D Virtual Sound. On the VCR side, Hi-Fi Stereo is ideal for creating a Home Cinema.


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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, February 10, 2003
By kennyk40 (Ballston Lake, NY USA) - See all my reviews
Attractive Black front panel. Easy to set up, worked first time right out of box ! Video and audio quality good for a mid priced unit. Quiet DVD and Tape. Labels for lights and buttons on front of unit difficult to read in dim/under shelf location. Remote is on the small side. Some remote button labels in blue difficult to read in low light, not back lit. Still pleased with the purchase and give 4 stars. Worth the price
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars So far it has worked like a charm., July 19, 2003
By Jay "Jay" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This is the way to go. Phillips has made a great little machine here. The controls aren't as straight forward as a stand alone machine, but 5 minutes with the manual will take care of that. Its quite simple to use once you get the hang of it. So far no problem. DVD and VHS playback are great. VHS recording is good quality. I'm not dissapointed at all. If you don't have either a dvd or vcr stand alone or if you're looking to replace both at the same time I'd recomend this model. I'm sure there are higher quality playback and record features on some stand alones but I haven't had any qualms here. Also this is something of a space saver. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't hesitate picking this model again.
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34 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Some Fun, November 2, 2002
By john (Fremont Michigan) - See all my reviews
I found this unit to have a very good picture quality in the VCR mode. In the DVD mode is not was as good as I thought it would be. It may be in the Quality of the DVD movies I tried. I do have it hooked up with the S-vidio cable to the TV. Hope to hear more form others that know more about this high-teck stuff. Thanks John
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4.0 out of 5 stars Alogan
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2.0 out of 5 stars Confusing Player
The small print on the remote is very difficult to see, especially the dark blue print (on a black remote). The print on the combo player is even worse. Read more
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I purchase the Philips DVD740VR DVD-VCR Combo as a gift for a
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1.0 out of 5 stars Buy this and you will be disappointed
Never recorded videos. Terrible manual. Terrible piece of kit. So disappointed, I doubt I will ever buy a Phillips again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars media files
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1.0 out of 5 stars A terrible company
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