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How to copy a camcorder to DVD with the Philips DVDR9000H

(Reviewed 11/27/06)If you don’t know how to copy a camcorder to DVD at an excellent quality or how to record you favorite shows you may consider the Philips DVDR9000H DVD recorder. It’s a real problem-solver. The DVD recorder comes with a HDD of 400Mb, an HDMI output and several recording modes.

The Philips DVDR9000H has seven recording modes giving you the possibility to record 80 hours in the High Quality (HQ) mode and up to and up to an outstanding 650 hours in the Super Extended Play (SEP) mode. The video quality and the quality of the sound are both excellent even in the medium quality recording modes.

Recording speed is very good, and the finalizing is extremely fast. However when it comes to two-time HD-to-DVD transfer you will probably be a little disappointed. It takes longer than you would have expected regardless of the media format you choose.

The Philips DVDR9000H is compatible with different types of discs: DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R Dual Layer. As with many DVD recorders this unit has the time-shifting option. This allows you to pause or rewind even if you are watching live-TV. There’s also a special option that allows you to edit out commercials.

This Philips DVDR9000H DVD/HDD recorder has some notable audio/video enhancements. It offers the possibility of recording in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound which is implemented through a special digital optical input. The Pixel Plus enhancement is a notable feature because it improves video quality. The Philips DVDR9000H has an EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) but as it has Europe-only services, Asian users will get little use out of it.

The Philips DVDR9000H has an HDMI output and a Fire-Wire port if you're wondering how to copy a camcorder to DVD. The Fire-Wire allows you to connect the camcorder directly to the DVD recorder and makes the camcorder recording idiot proof. The Philips DVDR9000H performed especially well if you want to know how to copy a camcorder to DVD without any loss in video-quality.

The external appearance of this silver Philips DVDR9000H is different from other DVD recorders. It weighs about 9 KG and is 89 mm tall. The arrows on the front panel are placed in a circular form which lends a certain elegance to the deck. The remote control is heavy and can become clumsy if you use it for a long period of time. The button layout is intuitive so the remote is easy to use.

Taking into account the number of functions and options the Philips DVDR9000H has you should not be surprised that the user’s manual is 98 pages long. It has clear instructions on how to copy a camcorder to DVD as well as other features. It should be noted that the interface is not as intuitive as it could be. This should not be a deal-breaker because you get used to it quickly.

Conclusion : The Philips DVDR9000H is a nice DVD recorder which should make most buyers happy with their purchase. The solid connectivity, the great HDD capacity, the audio/video enhancements are solid arguments in favor of the Philips DVDR9000H. It also solves your concerns about how to copy a camcorder to DVD and how to obtain high-quality recordings.