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Toshiba D-VR660
$280.00
Released February, 2008
The Pros:Manual is well written and explains all of the functions. Good range of qualities available, maximizes disc space depending on what you're recording. Formats DVDs for recording quickly, only takes a few seconds.
The Cons:Some loss of signal is inevitable when recording HD content to a DVD. Functions are a bit confusing at first, need to read the manual.
The Toshiba D-VR660 is a DVD recorder / VCR combo offered by Toshiba that features 1080p upconversion, and unlike the lower model D-VR610, also features a built-in digital tuner. This device can easily convert VHS tapes to DVD, and visa-versa, in one small convenient box.
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DVD content can be up-converted to near HD picture quality through the HDMI output. It supports a wide array of disc types, including DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, VCD and SVCD and is DivX home theatre certified. It is capable of playing MP3 and WMA files, and is able to record 2 channel Dolby Digital audio. The built in 4-head hi-fi VCR can record at SP and SLP. The built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital/analog tuner is capable of receiving analog and digital channels over the air or cable. Other notable features include V-Chip recording, timer recording, various editing features and several options for inputs and outputs.
Video
- Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital/analog tuner
- Progressive Out
- Video DAC -10-bit/54 MHz
- Video Upconversion via HDMI 720p/1080i/1080p
- DivX Home Theater Certified
- Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
- Y/C Separation
- Multi-Format Recording and Playback
- One Touch Recording
Audio
- Audio DAC 192kHz/24bit
- MP3
- WMA
- Dolby Digital Recording (2-Ch)
Convenience
- Playable Disc Types: DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, VCD, SVCD
- DVD-RW (VR & Video Mode)
- DVD+RW (VR Mode)
- DVD-R (Video Mode)
- DVD+R (Video Mode)
- 4-Head Hi-fi VCR
- Recording Modes (DVD) 1H (XP)/2H (SP)/4H (LP)/6H (SLP)
- Record Speeds: SP/SLP
- V-Chip Recording
- Timer Recording
- Camcorder Controls (Dubbing)
- OSD Language: English/French/Spanish
- Slow Motion - 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
- Instant Replay/Instant Skip
- Zoom
- Editing Features Playlist/Rename Title/Replace Title Thumbnail / Chapter Creation (User and Auto)
- Timer Back Up (at standby mode)-30 sec.
- Auto Finalization w/ undo
- Bi-Directional Dubbing
- Scan FF/REW 2X, 12X, 24X, 100X
Jackpacks
- Component Outputs (1)
- HDMI
- Front DV Input (1)
- Front A/V Input (including S-Video) (1)
- Rear RCA-Video Input/Output 1 /1
- Rear S-Video Input/Output 1 /1
- Rear Analog Audio Input / Output 1/1
- Coaxial Outputs (1)
Weights and Dimensions
- Weight: 9.68 lbs.
- Dimensions: 17.13 x 3.92 x 10.31 (WxHxD)
- Weight With Packaging: 12.32 lbs.
- Dimensions With Packaging: 21.34 x 7.09 x 14.76 (WxHxD)
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Pros & Cons
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manual is well written and explains all of the functions
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good range of qualities available, maximizes disc space depending on what you're recording
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1
formats DVDs for recording quickly, only takes a few seconds
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setting a timer is quick and easy once you're used to it
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very reliable operation, never fails to record when set and records in consistently good quality
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built-in tuner does a good job reading all available channels, often finds channels the TV doesn't
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some loss of signal is inevitable when recording HD content to a DVD
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functions are a bit confusing at first, need to read the manual
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