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Toshiba D-R560

$230.00 Released February, 2008

The Pros:DVD upscaling improves contrast and decreases noise over standard DVD players, noticeably. Formats faster than many DVRs. Time Slip function conveniently lets users return to previously watched video.

The Cons:Menu navigation is frustrating and time consuming. Takes noticeably longer than typical DVRs to boot up. Remote does not light up and lettering can be hard to read.

The Toshiba D-R560 is a mid-grade DVD recorder designed as Toshiba claims to "compliment some of today's best high-definition televisions". More specifically the D-R560 is designed with simple features to offer a cheaper solution for consumers looking at high-definition DVD playback support.

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The D-R560 features full video upconversion to HD through the HDMI inputs (720p/1080i/1080p), and an integrated 10-bit/54MHz digital to analog video converter.

The Toshiba D-R560 also includes additional features not mentioned above, such as 3-D virtual surround support, JPEG digital photo viewing support, DVD+-R, +-RW support, V-chip/camcorder dubbing support, an integrated 24-bit/192KHz digital to analog audio converter, an integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM band Digital/Analog tuner, full WMA and MP3 file format playback support, Tri-lingual menu language options (English, French/Japanese), standard fast forward, scan, and slow motion functions.

Features

Mid-grade DVD recorder
Video upconversion via HDMI (720p/1080i/1080p)
10-bit/54MHz DAC video converter
24-bit/192KHz DAC audio converter
WMA, MP3, and JPEG support
Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM Digital/Analog tuner
Tri-lingual menu language options (English, French/Japanese)
3-D virtual surround
V-chip/camcorder dubbing

Specifications

Video
- Progressive Out
- Video DAC -10-bit/54 MHz
- Video Upconversion via HDMI 720p/1080i/1080p
- Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
- Y/C Separation
Audio
- Audio DAC 192kHz/24bit
- WMA & MP3 Playback
- Dolby Digital (2Ch) Audio Recording
- L-PCM Recording XP mode only
- 3-D Virtual Surround Sound (Internal Speakers)
Convenience Features
- Tri-Lingual OSD (English, French/Japanese)
- 1.5x FF with Audio 1.3x /0.8x with Audio
- Scan FF/REW 2X(fwd) 5X(back) ,20X,40X
- Slow-Motion 1/2(fwd) 1/4(back), 1/8X, 1/16X
- Zoom
- Instant Skip
- Editing Features Playlist/Rename Title/Replace Title Thumbnail / Chapter Creation (User and Auto)
- Timer Back Up (at standby mode)-30 sec.
- Commercial Skip
- DVD-RW (VR & Video Mode)
- DVD+RW (VR Mode)
- DVD-R (Video Mode)
- Time Slip - Chasing Playback w/-RW (Except XP.SP)
- Time Slip - Pause Live TV
- Recording Modes 1H(XP)/2H(SP)/4H(LP)/6H(EP)/8H(SLP)
- Auto Finalization w/ undo
- V-Chip Recording
- Timer Recording 12 programs/1 month
- Camcorder Controls Yes (Dubbing)
Inputs/Outputs
- Component Outputs (1)
- HDMI Out with REGZA-LINK
- Front S-Video Input (1)
- Rear S-Video Input/Output 1 /1
- Rear RCA-Video Input/Output 1 /1
- Front Audio Input (1)
- Rear Analog Audio Input / Output 1/1
- Coaxial Outputs (1)
- Front DV Input (1)
Dimensions
- Weight: 5.28 lbs.
- Without Packaging: 16.54 x 2.32 x 9.72 (WxHxD)
- With Packaging: 20.47 x 5.79 x 14.25 (WxHxD)

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DVD upscaling improves contrast and decreases noise over standard DVD players, noticeably
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Formats faster than many DVRs
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Time Slip function conveniently lets users return to previously watched video

Cons

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Menu navigation is frustrating and time consuming
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Takes noticeably longer than typical DVRs to boot up
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Remote does not light up and lettering can be hard to read
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Included tuner is not very strong, may require an external tuner if using over-the-air broadcasts