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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 SR-MV45US

$410.00 to $527.00



A DVD Recorder and S-VHS VCR in one convenient single deck, with a ton of features that make it useful in virtually any environment. If you ever come across a need to make recordings of a single source on both DVD Disc and S-VHS tape simultaneously, the SR-MV45 has a solution. The Simultaneous Recording function can record programs on both DVD and VCR decks from the same Input source. Additionally, it allows recordings from two different programs on two separate media. The Auto Repeat function is very convenient when constant or repeated Video playback is required such as when DVD discs are used for company receptions or storefront demos. Live Memory function lets you playback scenes to check any performance, and video can be recorded from a camcorder to the DVD-RAM, enabling simultaneous recording and playback, making it great for a physical education setting.Minimize

Manufacturer:JVC Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsConvenienceRecorderDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNSR-MV45US
DVD Type   DVD Player / VCR Combo
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • VCD • SVCD • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File FormatsMPEG2 • MPEG4 • MP3 • JPEG • MPEG1
Number of Discs   1
Video Output SystemNTSC
Video Noise Reduction3D Noise Reduction
Picture ControlBrightness
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
InputsComposite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • iLINK DV Input
OutputsComposite x 2, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1
Front PanelS-Video Input • iLINK DV Input
Remote Control   Multibrand
OSDYes
Display DimmerYes
Parental Control   Yes
Instant Skip / Replay30 sec. Skip / 7 sec. Replay
Record and Play FetauresPlaylist Playback
Recordable MediaDVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD-RAM
Recording SpeedsSP • XP • LP • EP • FR
DVD Recording Time1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
DubbingDVD to VCR, VCR to DVD
Recording FormatsMPEG2
Depth13.5 in.
Height3.81 in.
Width17.19 in.
Weight12.1 lb.
UPC41345736


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jvc, sr-mv45us,

Toshiba DR570 DVD Recorder

$140.00 to $248.00



Thanks to its built-in digital and analog tuners, the DR570 DVD recorder from Toshiba both prepares you to receive digital broadcasting, and allows you to record TV programming to DVD independent of your HDTV. Further, with its DVD-recording drive and host of video inputs, the Toshiba DR570 makes it easy to record your favorite TV shows or home videos to DVD. For an enhanced DVD video experience optimized for your HDTV, the DR570 sports DVD video upconversion to 1080p.Minimize

Manufacturer:Toshiba Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsMiscellaneous
MPNDR570
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-R • CD-RW
Playable File FormatsMP3 • WMA
Video Output SystemNTSC
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit
InputsComposite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 1
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
UPC022265002100


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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


Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD Recorder


The Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD recorder is equipped with an SD Memory Card slot and USB terminal, which makes it easy to view photos from your digital camera. Just slip the SD card into the slot or use the cable to connect the camera to the USB terminal, and you're ready to enjoy a spectacular big-screen slideshow with family and friends. You can even listen to music recorded onto a USB device while viewing your photos.Minimize


Mustek MP95 Portable DVD Player


Certain to turn heads wherever it travels, the MP95's super-sleek, sophisticated housing contains a nine-inch active-matrix TFT widescreen incorporating 16:9 aspect ratio for widescreen viewing of movies in DVD-Video, DVD-R/DVD-RW and DVD+R/DVD+RW formats. Maximizing the cinematic experience is a feature set that includes Dolby® digital decoding, 5.1 channel Virtual 3D Surround Sound, built-in stereo speakers, and progressive scan output. As an option, the MP95 is available with DivX playback, a popular format used to view movies downloaded from the Internet and stored on a CD-R/RW.Minimize


Toshiba DR420 DVD Recorder


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™.