You can record directly to the hard disk drive and then make DVDs of the programs that you want to keep. It records on records on both DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW media. A built-in TV tuner receives both analog and digital stations. The HDMI port upconverts DVDs to nearly HD quality on compatible HDTVs. It can also play MP3 and WMA music recorded onto CD-Rs, as well as JPEG photos. Firewire and USB ports provide even more options for playing media from various audio/video devices and computers. Analog/digital TV tuner plus HDMI, Firewire and USB ports. Wireless remote control included.

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What is the function of the USB connection on this unit?

It's one of the few differences the Phillips 3576 has with the Magnavox H2160, which is $50 less. What benefits does the USB port afford?

asked 1 year ago

TSSLNB

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The USB port is there for you to play MP3s or display photos from your computer. Personally, I don't think it's worth the $50 difference in the price, but maybe that's just because I have both machines, known as the dynamic duo on AVSForum. I highly recommend either one but if you're only going to get one, I'd go with the Magnavox and save the $$$$.

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answered 1 year ago

AVMogul

- Silver Spring, MD

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I know that one of the functions is that you can view pictures and video clips from USB thumb drives on your tv. I also know from researching the Philips (which I am ordering) is that it comes with a seagate hard drive. That is one of the most reliable hard drives on the market (I repair computers) and to me that alone is worth the extra $$.

answered 1 year ago

mrcarstereo

- Indiana

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will I still need a digital to analog converter box if I do not have cable

asked 9 months ago

Anonymous

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No, You connect this just like a VCR as before and you will be able to receive all over the air digital stations. you will be able to record the program and easily edit them and download to DVD.

answered 9 months ago

sunnyman

- San Jose, CA.

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i heard this unit can save a Movie on hard drive but converting back to a DVD for personal use, it cant burn the WHOLE movie?? is that right??

example: If i want to take a 2hour movie and save to the Hard Drive, then burn it back to a disk to remove from its hard drive and view later, this unit isnt good for that??

asked 11 months ago

leedee3

- la

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I'm not sure where you heard that, it would depend on your original recording speed. If you recorded it at the highest resolution (HQ) then a 2-hour movie would not fit onto a DVD because the limit on the DVD for HQ is 1-hour. I never run into that problem because I record everything in SLP and it still looks better than the old VCRs. For much valuable information, check out this forum: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657

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answered 9 months ago

AVMogul

- Silver Spring, MD

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Will it record to a RAM-DVD disk made by Philips

asked 11 months ago

StBernard

- Townsend, MA

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Supported media ...
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW

answered 9 months ago

WatchesTooMuchTV

- Kansas

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can you record on a DVD+R DL ?

asked 11 months ago

Salsabeela

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No.

Double layer disks are not supported.

answered 9 months ago

WatchesTooMuchTV

- Kansas

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Phillips DVDR 3576H/37B

I referenced the latest version out there (per Phillips website.). After you record a show onto the hard drive, can you then later watch that show directly off the harddrive without recording onto a DVD-RW etc. disc first?
Thanks,
Pat
USN/SS Ret.

asked 11 months ago

Fastboats

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Hello, Pat. Thank you for your service to the USN. To answer your question: Yes, unless you want to archive a show to DVD, you never need to touch a disc. Due to working a straight night shift, I record all the prime time shows during the week onto the hard drive and then watch them at my leisure directly from the hard drive, EVEN WHILE ANOTHER PROGRAM IS RECORDING. Great machine!
Of course there are some times when there are 2 shows scheduled at the same time, so I also bought the Magnavox H2160WM9 (also available at Wal-Mart) which is a clone of the Philips, so I can record two different channels at once.

Gary
USA, Retired

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answered 11 months ago

AVMogul

- Silver Spring, MD

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Does it record HD TV and playback in HD?

Does this record over the air TV in HD and then play it back in HD?

asked 11 months ago

Anonymous

- Chicago

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No. It records it as standard and then up-converts it to the HD format.

answered 11 months ago

TVoholic

- Cincinnati, Oh

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Does this work with a coaxial cable only.

My daughter lives in a dorm that has campus cable only. She cannot get Direct TV or Tivo. She wants a DVR that will record her favorite shows while she is in school. Which standalone is the best DVR-Recorder for this type of situation.?

asked 11 months ago

FlyGirlRN

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The Phillips will do the job but she will have to record using timer recording.

answered 11 months ago

flydragon

- Milwaukee, WI

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can you watch a pre recorded show while taping something else

asked 1 year ago

Anonymous

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Yes... that's one of the great things about this product. And you can also watch from the beginning a show that is already in the process of being recorded... i.e., a show that you set to start recording at 7 PM, and now it is 7:20 PM and you decide you want to go ahead and watch it from the beginning is totally possible! I love it.

answered 11 months ago

praiseworshipdancer

- Kentucky

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does this dvr has the time shift buffer (TSB) feature?

some dvrs has the TSB which can store up to 6 hours of recordings temporarily, so you can rewind without pressing pause live tv

asked 1 year ago

Anonymous

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No.

You have to press the Pause Live TV button on the remote.

answered 9 months ago

WatchesTooMuchTV

- Kansas

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