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# 160GB HDD storage Built-in TV tuner HDMI 1080p upscaling Philips DVDR3576H DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Disc and Built-In Tuner

**Brand:** philips
**Price:** 331.33 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture, store, and relive your best moments in HD clarity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Philips DVDR3576H DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Disc and Built-In Tuner by philips
- **How much does it cost?** 331.33 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- philips enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted philips brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Built-In Tuner:** Catch live TV broadcasts and record with no extra devices needed.
- • **Massive 160GB Hard Drive:** Store hours of your favorite shows and movies without worry.
- • **Universal Media Playback:** Supports DivX, MP3, WMA, and JPEG for all your entertainment formats.
- • **Crystal Clear 1080p Upscaling:** Enjoy sharper images with HDMI progressive scan output.
- • **Effortless One-Touch Recording:** Schedule up to 12 events with a month-long programming window.

## Overview

The Philips DVDR3576H is a versatile DVD recorder featuring a 160GB hard drive and built-in TV tuner, enabling easy recording of non-copy-protected broadcasts. It supports multiple media formats and upscales video to 1080p via HDMI for enhanced viewing. Ideal for professionals seeking a reliable, subscription-free DVR solution with convenient one-touch recording and broad compatibility.

## Description

Philips DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Disc and Built-In Tuner

Review: GREAT UNIT, but the DMCA causes some issues - It's my first fo to when I want to record a TV show, etc. PLEASE NOTE that this is not a HIGH DEFINITION RECORDER... Best input=Super Video 480p. If you are happy with that, this is the best on the market. You can freely edit out commercials, etc. before compiling and then burning your DVD. It is a streamlined solution for those who want to save TV series, broadcasts of any kind on its 2 line inputs selectable for RCA Video (480i) + Audio L/R or SuperVIdeo (480p) + audio RCA jack. PLEASE NOTE HOWEVER: Because of the DMCA laws, this unit may NOT record material which is digitally copy-protected. This includes an increasing number of premium channels (HBO, CINEMAX, etc) that are using the HDMI standard 1.4. SO... it would be advisable to consider what you want out of this unit before a purchase. In short, the unit is a veritable workhouse for standard DVD creation on non-protected TV transmissions, working seamlessly through satellite, Cable, and FTAir broadcasts. Just be aware that an increasing number of broadcasters are now copy-protecting their material which will prevent this unit from recording it. On broadcast networks, the CW blocks almost everything... So, Do NOT purchase this is you want to record "Tomorrow People", "Supernatural", "The Originals", "Vampire Diaries" or practically anything on the CW. Eventually, I fear the unit will become obsolete if the current trend continues.... but this machine works flawlessly given Any video material fed into it thru its line inputs without protection (including downloads from your home camera, posted on You Tube, etc.) Bob
Review: Only choice left in stand-alone DVRs. - I usually stay away from Phillips brand electronics. They're not always the best quality, which is why they are also cheaper. I bought this model because NO ONE else makes DVRs anymore to own and use without a subscription. I have had it for about a month now and it has worked almost perfectly so far. I say "almost" because just before I was asked to write a review by desertcart, it had some kind of system error, which caused it to freeze up. But it was easily fixed by powering it off and restarting. I considered buying a DVD recorder, but needed a lot more capacity for recording TV shows. Two years ago I bought a Pioneer DVD recorder/DVR and it started having electronic malfunctions, so I got this Phillips DVR. They don't call it a DVR, but that's really what it is. I think TIVO and Comcast and the dish people have some sort of stranglehold over the use of DVRs. I wish there were other choices. I would prefer Panasonic over Phillips. The setup didn't seem too hard and, even without a QAM tuner, it picked up all the available digital channels/subchannels on my basic Comcast cable, including all the HD channels that my Sony XBR HDTV gets. Oddly, some of the subchannels are one digit off compared to the TV tuner. Of course, it doesn't have an HD tuner, but it will display HD channels in SDTV in 16:9 wide-screen format if you set it up right. My Pioneer only had an NTSC tuner and couldn't do that. If the original broadcast is 1080i, this unit does a pretty good job with the standard definition display during playback of recorded HD shows. I don't think the playback is upconverted, though. I also got an HDMI cable, but I can't see any difference in the picture quality of recorded shows over those recorded with a component cable. In fact as others have noticed, the HDMI results in a darker picture, which can be corrected by adjusting the TV. I watched some rented DVDs using the HDMI and they looked maybe slightly worse than rented movies on my Pioneer using a component cable. I don't know how they would do using component cables on the Phillips. There are a few design features that need improvement: The hard drive title menu is confusing with the way it's laid out. The thumbnails are arranged horizontally and you have to highlight each one individually to see the info for that show and it is diplayed in the upper left of the screen only. It would be better if they were displayed as a vertical list with the corresponding info next to each thumbnail. You can rename the titles, but it's tedious. The buttons on the remote are unnecessarily small and there are no TV controls--not even for volume. The front display on the unit is also too small. Accessing the proper video mode input on the TV for the HDMI connection is slow because the DVD recorder has to analyze the TV display capability first. All in all this Phillips HDD dvd recorder may prove to be worth the money if it remains reliable, but some design improvements would be nice. UPDATE - 11/29/08: Since I wrote this review, this unit lost a few digital channels that it used to recognize, but this could be caused by Comcast cable somehow. And there is a malfunction when exiting the title menu: It starts playing the last recording listed in the menu without selecting or even highlighting it. [...]. [...] [...] 2. After the digital transition, the clock no longer sets correctly and there is no option to choose a digital channel for the auto/manual clock-set function. When I turned that funcion off and set the clock the old-fanshioned way, it gained one full minute every other day. This makes it almost pointless to set a timer recording event for more than a day or so in the future! Philips/Funai doesn't offer a firmware update for the clock to work with digital channels. [...]. [...].

## Features

- Record all your favorite movies, music and TV programs. Play any media format you want - DivX, MP3s, WMA or JPEGs.
- Unbeatable convenience of great playability, and the luxury of sharing media files on your TV or home theater system at home.
- Bring video to life, 1080p HDMI upconverts to high definition for sharper images with progressive scan component video for optimized image quality.
- Convenient programming-timer enhancements, daily-weekly repeat programs, manual timer.
- One touch recording, 12 programmable events, 1 month programming period.
- i.Link carries all audio and video signals via a single cable digitally, with no loss in picture and sound quality.
- With i.Link digital video input, you can copy your home videos in their original digital picture quality.
- Included Accessories: 2 x AAA Batteries, Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, A/V Cable, RF antenna cable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0013WM0BQ |
| Analog Video Format | NTSC |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo, Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | #898,247 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #193 in DVD Recorders |
| Brand | Philips |
| Built-In Media | 2 x AAA Batteries, Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, A/V Cable, RF antenna cable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Home Theater System, Projector, Television |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI |
| Connector Type | HDMI, RF |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 155 Reviews |
| File Format | JPEG, MP3, WMA |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00609585155206 |
| Item Weight | 7.4 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Media Type | DVD |
| Model Name | DVDR3576H/37 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built In Tuner |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Special Feature | Built In Tuner |
| Supported Audio Format | WMA, MP3 |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 609585155206 |
| Video Encoding | MPEG-2 |
| Video Output Resolution | 1080p |
| Warranty Description | 90 Days |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PHILIPS
- **Media Type:** DVD
- **Special Feature:** Built In Tuner
- **Resolution:** 1920x1080
- **Connector Type:** HDMI, RF
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI
- **Model Name:** DVDR3576H/37
- **Color:** Black
- **Controller Type:** Remote Control
- **Item Weight:** 7.4 Pounds

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT UNIT, but the DMCA causes some issues
*by X***1 on November 15, 2013*

It's my first fo to when I want to record a TV show, etc. PLEASE NOTE that this is not a HIGH DEFINITION RECORDER... Best input=Super Video 480p. If you are happy with that, this is the best on the market. You can freely edit out commercials, etc. before compiling and then burning your DVD. It is a streamlined solution for those who want to save TV series, broadcasts of any kind on its 2 line inputs selectable for RCA Video (480i) + Audio L/R or SuperVIdeo (480p) + audio RCA jack. PLEASE NOTE HOWEVER: Because of the DMCA laws, this unit may NOT record material which is digitally copy-protected. This includes an increasing number of premium channels (HBO, CINEMAX, etc) that are using the HDMI standard 1.4. SO... it would be advisable to consider what you want out of this unit before a purchase. In short, the unit is a veritable workhouse for standard DVD creation on non-protected TV transmissions, working seamlessly through satellite, Cable, and FTAir broadcasts. Just be aware that an increasing number of broadcasters are now copy-protecting their material which will prevent this unit from recording it. On broadcast networks, the CW blocks almost everything... So, Do NOT purchase this is you want to record "Tomorrow People", "Supernatural", "The Originals", "Vampire Diaries" or practically anything on the CW. Eventually, I fear the unit will become obsolete if the current trend continues.... but this machine works flawlessly given Any video material fed into it thru its line inputs without protection (including downloads from your home camera, posted on You Tube, etc.) Bob

### ⭐⭐⭐ Only choice left in stand-alone DVRs.
*by E***C on November 23, 2008*

I usually stay away from Phillips brand electronics. They're not always the best quality, which is why they are also cheaper. I bought this model because NO ONE else makes DVRs anymore to own and use without a subscription. I have had it for about a month now and it has worked almost perfectly so far. I say "almost" because just before I was asked to write a review by Amazon, it had some kind of system error, which caused it to freeze up. But it was easily fixed by powering it off and restarting. I considered buying a DVD recorder, but needed a lot more capacity for recording TV shows. Two years ago I bought a Pioneer DVD recorder/DVR and it started having electronic malfunctions, so I got this Phillips DVR. They don't call it a DVR, but that's really what it is. I think TIVO and Comcast and the dish people have some sort of stranglehold over the use of DVRs. I wish there were other choices. I would prefer Panasonic over Phillips. The setup didn't seem too hard and, even without a QAM tuner, it picked up all the available digital channels/subchannels on my basic Comcast cable, including all the HD channels that my Sony XBR HDTV gets. Oddly, some of the subchannels are one digit off compared to the TV tuner. Of course, it doesn't have an HD tuner, but it will display HD channels in SDTV in 16:9 wide-screen format if you set it up right. My Pioneer only had an NTSC tuner and couldn't do that. If the original broadcast is 1080i, this unit does a pretty good job with the standard definition display during playback of recorded HD shows. I don't think the playback is upconverted, though. I also got an HDMI cable, but I can't see any difference in the picture quality of recorded shows over those recorded with a component cable. In fact as others have noticed, the HDMI results in a darker picture, which can be corrected by adjusting the TV. I watched some rented DVDs using the HDMI and they looked maybe slightly worse than rented movies on my Pioneer using a component cable. I don't know how they would do using component cables on the Phillips. There are a few design features that need improvement: The hard drive title menu is confusing with the way it's laid out. The thumbnails are arranged horizontally and you have to highlight each one individually to see the info for that show and it is diplayed in the upper left of the screen only. It would be better if they were displayed as a vertical list with the corresponding info next to each thumbnail. You can rename the titles, but it's tedious. The buttons on the remote are unnecessarily small and there are no TV controls--not even for volume. The front display on the unit is also too small. Accessing the proper video mode input on the TV for the HDMI connection is slow because the DVD recorder has to analyze the TV display capability first. All in all this Phillips HDD dvd recorder may prove to be worth the money if it remains reliable, but some design improvements would be nice. UPDATE - 11/29/08: Since I wrote this review, this unit lost a few digital channels that it used to recognize, but this could be caused by Comcast cable somehow. And there is a malfunction when exiting the title menu: It starts playing the last recording listed in the menu without selecting or even highlighting it. [...]. [...] [...] 2. After the digital transition, the clock no longer sets correctly and there is no option to choose a digital channel for the auto/manual clock-set function. When I turned that funcion off and set the clock the old-fanshioned way, it gained one full minute every other day. This makes it almost pointless to set a timer recording event for more than a day or so in the future! Philips/Funai doesn't offer a firmware update for the clock to work with digital channels. [...]. [...].

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ very pleased
*by R***T on December 27, 2008*

I read a number of review on this site before purchasing this item. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this unit will record a program and play back a pre-recorded program at the same time. Based on reviews here, I got the impression that it would not do that. I was wrong, it does. Also, I have no problem recording a program and watching another using my digital tv. As I have said in a few other comments, I have it connected to an antenna using a splitter. One side of the splitter feeds the TV and the other feeds this recorder. I don't have the TV out antenna jack on the back of this unit connected to anything. I don't know what results I would get if I did... but the way I wired it, it works fine. Another review said that they are having to zoom even when recording 16:9 content. I hope I can shed a bit of light on this. In the manual, it states very clearly that it records 16:9 content as 4:3, and outputs it as such. For reasons I'm about to explain, I am using both component outputs and HDMI into the same TV. The TV is a Sony HDTV. When using the component inputs, I have to manually stretch the screen when playing back 16:9 content. 4:3 content comes out fine. When using HDMI, 16:9 content is automatically stretched to fit the screen, but then so is 4:3. 4:3 content is distorted by being stretched, and I can't stop it. Therefore, when watching 16:9, I use HDMI, and when watching 4:3, I use the component inputs. A bit annoying, but easy to work around. Another review said that the unit was not intuitive to operate. I disagree. I had mine up and running with almost no contact with the manual. I just read the manual to fill in the details.... which is when I found it can record and playback at the same time, and that the output is always 4:3, no matter what the content (see above). I have not found a signal strength meter for the antenna input. It may have one, but if it does, either I'm missing it or it's well hidden. They are very handy when pointing an antenna. If they forgot it in this unit, it's quite an oversite. In all, I am very pleased with this recorder. My only gripe (beside the signal strength meter) is that there should be more of these on the market. Also, an HD unit would be nice, but given the current price of blue ray players, a recorder of this type would probably cost $700-$1000 in HD. Although this device is SD, if you are happy with the look of a standard DVD, you will probably be happy with this as well.

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