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Toshiba DR420 DVD Recorder

$95.00 to $160.00



The DR420 is an excellent solution for archiving your favorite home movies to DVD. That's not all; the DR420 also enhances your DVD collection with 1080p upconversion to near HD picture quality via HDMI™.

Manufacturer:Toshiba Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsMiscellaneous
MPNDR420
DVD Type   DVD Recorder
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Video Upconversion   720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD
Playable File FormatsMP3 • WMA • JPEG
Video Output SystemNTSC
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit
InputsComposite x 1 • S-Video x 2 • Analog Audio x 1 • iLINK DV Input
OutputsComposite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1
Front PanelS-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input
UPC022265002216


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Toshiba SD-V296

$76.00 to $100.00



Combines the picture and sound advantages of a progressive scan DVD player with the convenient recording 1, 2 and playback options of a video cassette recorder - all in one slim chassis. One Touch Recording for the VCR provides a simple and convenient way to make a recording. Simply connect your DVD/VCR to your cable or satellite box and then to your monitor/TV and you are set to record a tape with the push of one button!Minimize

Manufacturer:Toshiba Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsConvenienceRecorderDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNSD-V296
DVD Type   DVD Player / VCR Combo
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • VCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File FormatsMP3 • WMA • JPEG
Number of Discs   1
Video Output SystemNTSC
Video DAC   14 bit / 108 MHz
Picture ControlZoom
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit / 192 kHz
InputsAnalog Audio x 1
OutputsS-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Composite (via SCART)
Front PanelAudio Input
Remote Control   Standard
OSDYes: English, French, Spanish
Parental Control   Yes
Instant Skip / Replay30 sec. Skip
Record and Play FetauresOne Touch Recording
VCR Video heads4
Depth9.17 in.
Height3.7 in.
Width17.13 in.
Weight5.94 lb.
UPC022265001844


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JVC HR-XVC11B

$77.00 to $117.00



The JVC HR-XVC11B DVD/VCR Combo Player is a quality DVD player and VCR recorder combo that offer great features at an affordable price. It features progressive scan, multi-format DVD playback capabilities (DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W), 4-Head VHS recorder with SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback), and Timer-Link recording capability. If your television or home theater projector is equipped with a component video input, you can take full advantage of the unit's component video output to enjoy images that look as good as they did on the big screen.Minimize

Manufacturer:JVC Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsConvenienceRecorderDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNHR-XVC11B
DVD Type   DVD Player
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File FormatsMP3 • JPEG
Number of Discs   1
Video Output SystemNTSC
Video DAC   14 bit / 108 MHz
Picture ControlZoom
Dynamic Range   95 dB (DVD)
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Dialog EnhancerYes
Audio S/N Ratio   90 dB
InputsAnalog Audio x 1
OutputsComposite x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1
Front PanelComposite Input
Remote Control   Standard
OSDYes
Record and Play FetauresOne Touch Recording • Manual Record
Recordable MediaVHS Cassette
Recording SpeedsSP • LP • SLP
DubbingDVD to VCR
Programmable TimerYes
VCR Video heads4
Depth10.2 in.
Height3.1 in.
Width16.9 in.
Weight8.8 lb.
Warranty90 Days
UPC046838034312


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Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder


The Panasonic DMR-EZ28K DVD Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record your favorite home movies onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W and DVD-RAM discs with an extended (4 hr) LP high-resolution recording mode. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan player capable of upconverting your DVDs to a full 1080p high-definition experience.Minimize


Coby DVD-657


This progressive scan DVD player has a Karoke function that will be sure to liven up any gathering. It is DVD, DVD+/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and CD+G compatible. In addition, it features a Dolby Digital decoder, a parental lock function, and convenient front panel and on-screen displays.


Coby DVD-224


Coby's DVD-224 is about the size of a hardcover book, so whether you're ferrying the player between the kitchen and the bedroom or hooking it up for periodic use by the kids, the DVD-224's small size permits enjoyment of DVD programs and music CDs in just about any room you want. While not portable in the traditional sense--the unit has no screen and requires AC power--the DVD-224 is much easier to move around, set-up, and use than a traditional component DVD player.Minimize


jWIN JDVD143


The JDVD143 compact DVD player from jWIN is a 2 Channel Progressive-Scan DVD player, easy to use with its front access drawer and USB port for audio and video playback.