Toshiba RD-XS25 DVD Recorder

October 22, 2008

Toshiba is one of the companies for which people have given a lot of trust andToshiba RD-XS25 DVD Recorder Toshiba RD-XS25 DVD Recorder the company has maintained that trust by introducing their new powerful DVD recorder named Toshiba RD-XS25 DVD Recorder. This stylish DVD recorder has a weight of 4.3kg. Hard disc drive of the unit has a capacity of 160GB.

Main specs
Playable disc type with the new Toshiba DVD Recorder is DVD Video, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD (Audio), CD-R, CD-RW and Picture CD. Playable file formats with this unit are DivX, MP3, JPEG and the TV resolution supported is 480i, 480p, 576i and 576p. Video output system is PAL. Video DAC of the unit is 10 bit / 54 MHz and the audio is 24 bit / 192 kHz. Recordable media with the unit are DVD-R, DVD-RW and the recording speeds are SP, XP, LP, EP, SLP and SEP.
 
HDD recording time of the unit is a maximum of 272 hours and the DVD recording time is 10 hours maximum. This model supports programmable timer function as well. Silver colour of the unit makes it an eye catching product. TV tuner of the model is an analogue one. Device also supports progressive scan function.

Technical details
The Toshiba RD-XS25 Tabletop DVD Recorder includes a SCART socket with it. The size of the model includes a height of 5.8cm, a width of 42cm and a depth of 27.4cm. You are able to zoom the picture in this device. Input connections include Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, iLINK DV Input and the output connections include S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analogue Audio x 1 and Digital Audio Coaxial x 1.

General Info
Brand Toshiba
Model RD-XS25
Weight 4.3 kg
Dimensions 42 cm x 27.4 cm x 5.8 cm
Type Tabletop
Features
DVB-C No
DVD+R Playback No
DVD-RAM Playback No
HD-DVD Playback No
DVD-R Recording Yes
DVD+RW Recording No
Double Layer Recording No
MP3 Recording No
HDMI Interface No
USB Interfaces No
IPTV (internet protocol television) No
Integrated VCR No
Progressive Scan Yes
Electronic Programme Guide(EPG) No
DVD-RW Playback Yes
Super Video CD/Video CD Playback Yes
DVD Audio Playback Yes
DVD+R Recording No
DVD-RAM Recording No
Blu-ray Recording No
DTS Decoder No
DVI Interface No
Number of Scart Interfaces 1
DVB-T No
DVB-S No
HDTV No
DVD-R Playback Yes
DVD+RW Playback No
Blu-ray Playback No
Super Audio CD Playback Yes

Toshiba RDXV45 DVD Recorder

August 29, 2008

Toshiba RDXV45 DVD RecorderToshiba RDXV45 DVD Recorder launched by Toshiba, is the advanced form of home console system integrated with VCR cum hard disk. This model captured hearts of billions by its performance and its stylish black colour. This recorder comes in black case with a grey accent, and silver Toshiba branding on the case of the front panel. This attractive design renders a beauty to living space.

The weight of this unit is 5.2kg and this light weight opportune you to shift the device according to your convenience. With the dimensions, 6.9 cm height, 43 cm width and 32.5 cm depth, this DVD cum VCR console does not eat up much space. The form factor of this system is table top and it demands an extra device to exhibits the images and videos stored either in HD, DVD or in VCR.

This recorder comes with a remote control and it facilitates you the comfort of monitoring the system within a certain range. The remote utilise 2 AA batteries and since it deploys only a little charge, you need not replace the batteries frequently.

You can playback and even record upon three media using this HD DVD cum VCR recorder. But the only limitation is that you must choose the precise format for the media to avoid the malfunctioning of the device. The formats of discs compatible for playback are CD audio, CD-DA, CD-RW, SVCD, Video CD, DivX, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD Video, JPEG Viewer, MP3 and NTSC Playback. The discs well-suited for recording are DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD RAM and VHS.

Features

This HD DVD recorder has an integrated hard disk drive with a capacity of 160GB. This feature lets you to hardly bother about the extra disk for recording. This permits you to record on to the large capacity 160GB hard disk. You can immortalize the important events in your life using this recorder. This unit allow you to record upto 340 hours. You can simultaneously record to the disc and can enjoy playing the disc. 

The key features of this recorder are
 
•    160GB hard disk
•    Recording time 340 hours
•    VHS recording
•    Time shift recording
•    Simultaneous record and play
•    DVD plus VCR combo
•    Variable Zoom
•    Time slip TV
•    LED Display
•    PAL Progressive Scan
 
This features VHS recording allowing you to record on the Video Home System (VHS) tapes. Toshiba RDXV45 DVD plus VCR Combo Recorder offer more recording time i.e. size is more compared to ordinary video cassettes. Toshiba RDXV45 features time shift recording and this permits you to monitor the time, rewinding, stopping and slowing down the recording. The picture in the screen can be zoomed in and zoomed out according to your taste utilizing the variable zoom button. The progressive scan characteristics of this unit unveil the quality high resolution pictures without obscureness. This offers 3D Virtual sound being compatible to Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.

Connectivity

The connectivity plays an important role in the performance of this recorder. Two analog audio ports, coaxial audio, composite video, 2 scart interfaces and S-video ports are integrated at the rear end. The AV input is incorporated on the front panel. All these connection together renders a better sound and picture to the senses.

The manufacturer offers a warranty period of 1 year to the product delivering the quality performance.

Toshiba DR17DT DVD recorder

August 14, 2008

Toshiba DR17DT DVD recorder is the newest Toshiba DVD Recorder with anToshiba DR17DT DVD recorder Toshiba DR17DT DVD recorder enchanting sleek looks and with a thin design which needn’t much space for its placement. It is an excellent recorder with much more facilities than any other DVD recorder.

It has a 3DVirtual Surround Sound system with a high clarity sound which gives a 3D effect to the music. It can be connected to a TV using an S-video signal to view recordings. The progressive-scan DVD player provides a high quality picture with a natural seem. The integrated Freeview is another remarkable feature of the unit.

The striking feature of this player is that it has a One Touch Recording and a Pause Live TV option. The one touch control makes the control easy where as the Pause Live option enables us to view the live programme with out any miss.

Details
The recording formats supported are DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW with a recordable media VHS Cassette, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The playback formats supported are CD Audio, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD, Video CD, DivX version 6, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD Video, DVD+R, DVD+RW, JPEG Viewer and MP3. The excellent performance in its recording and playing has spread its fame in very less time. The recorded CDs have the same quality and clarity as the original. The digital system supported is Dolby Digital.

This Toshiba DR17DT HDMI DVD recorder has Digital Tuner, Analogue Tuner, PAL Progressive Scan which boasts the recording and playback compatibility of all its functions that are recording, writing and re-writing. The Playable formats supported by the device are DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, C Up to 10 hours recording time on Dual layer disc DVD upscaling to 1080p.

The ‘7 Day Electronic Programme Guide’ helps you to set the operation for 7 days. The unit also comes with a digital tuner. The video up conversion is done in 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 720p (HDTV) and has a TV Resolution 576i and 576p. The Video DAC and Audio DAC of this recorder are 10 bit / 54 MHz and 24 bit / 92 kHz respectively.

The front panel has Composite and Audio Input. The input is 1 Digital Audio (Coaxial) and the outputs are 1 Component and 1 Digital Audio Coaxial. It is also equipped with On Unit Jog Dial Control and a remote control.

This Toshiba DR17DT Digital Video Recorder comes with a compact dimension of (W x H x D) 420 x 59 x 247 mm and has a weight of 5.99kg. The Company gives you 1 year guarantee for parts and labour on this product. This recorder will be the best DVD Recorder with greater facilities that you can get in an affordable price.

General Info
Brand Toshiba
Model DR17DT
Weight in kg 5.99kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) 420 x 59 x 247mm
Type Tabletop
Features
Multiregion No
DVD+R Playback Yes
DVD-RAM Playback Yes
DVD-R Recording Yes
DVD+RW Recording Yes
MP3 Recording Yes
HDMI Interface Yes
Progressive Scan Yes
Electronic Programme Guide Yes
DVD-RW Playback Yes
DVD+R Recording Yes
DVD-RAM Recording Yes
Number of Scart Interfaces One
DVD-R Playback Yes
DVD+RW Playback Yes
DVD-RW Recording Yes
Real Dolby Yes

Toshiba RD-97DT DVD Recorder

June 25, 2008

Toshiba RD-97DT DVD Recorder

Overview

Toshiba has introduced a DVD recorder modelled RD-97DT and is set to capture millions of hearts. This device is a DVD recorder Cum DVD video player and has a hard disk drive with a capacity of 250 GB. Toshiba, the manufacturer has infused modern technology to make this product an efficient one.

Features

This recording device is DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW compatible. It can play CD audio, CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD, Video CD, DivX version 6, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD video, JPEG viewer and also MP3. The system is known for its high sound quality as it Dolby digital compatible as well as DTS compatible.

Connectivity

Connections supported by this Toshiba RD-97DT DVD Recorder includes Analogue 2 channel audio, Co-axial audio, component video output, composite video, Scart RGB, front AV, 1 HDMI output, DV input.

Video quality

The video quality of the device is worth to be mentioned too. The zoom and slow motion options are the added features of the unit that gives you the best out of what you see. The icons are displayed on the screen by which you can do better selection. This device supports PAL progressive feature. Toshiba RD-97DT Tabletop DVD recorder can record a maximum of an amazing 424 hours. By the record and play option you get to evaluate the recordings as well as enjoy it. The event or month timer supported by the unit is 36/1 hour.

The resolutions of DVD up scaling are 1080p, 1080i and 720p. The device weighs just 3.9 kg and consequently you can shift the device according to your convenience. The dimensions of the unit are 420 (W) x 59 (H) x 290 (D) mm. There are certain things that this DVD recorder does not support and they are Double layer recording DVD audio playback, DVD-RAM Playback, DVD-RAM Recording and Blu-ray recording. There are no provisions for DVB-C, DVB-S, DVI interface, Integrated VCR, IPTV, MP3 Recording, MPEG4 Recording, Memory Stick Interface, SD Card Interface and compact flash card.

Other interactive features like Time slip TV, digital and analogue tuner and EPG makes it a must buy product. Although the device does not support features like multimedia card, secure digital card, smart media card and XD picture card, it is a worthy device and a solution to all your recording problems. Toshiba is very much concerned of their customers’ satisfaction and that is why they have offered 1 year limited warranty for this product.

The parental control options, instant skip or replay and OSD features enhance the efficiency of this DVD recorder. The device comes with a remote that allows better operation of this device even while sitting at a distance. It supports progressive scan and integrated free view tuner. This device is suitable for those who are involved in recordings as a profession or as a hobby.

General Info
Brand Toshiba
Model Toshiba RD-97DT
Weight 3.9 kg
Dimensions (H) 59 x (W) 420 x (D) 290 mm
Type Table top
Features
DVD+R Playback Yes
DVD-RAM Playback Yes
HD-DVD Playback No
DVD-R Recording Yes
DVD+RW Recording Yes
HDMI Interface 1
Progressive Scan Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
DVD-RW Playback Yes
Super Video CD/Video CD Playback No
DVD Audio Playback No
DVD+R Recording Yes
Number of Scart Interfaces RGB
DVD-R Playback Yes
DVD+RW Playback Yes
DVD-RW Recording Yes
HD-DVD Recording No
Real Dolby Real Dolby AC3

Toshiba RD970 250 GB Hard Drive DVD Recorder

March 1, 2008

Toshiba-RD970-250-GB-Hard-Drive-DVD-Recorder Toshiba RD970 250 GB Hard Drive DVD Recorder Toshiba products are popular in the UK market which has been constructed with high quality. The company offers unique models with innovative features to grab the attention of new users. Toshiba RD970 250 GB Hard Drive DVD Recorder is a hit introduction from the company with stylish exterior and admirable features.

The existence of Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a remarkable advantage of this model. Users can utilize memory space up to 250 GB. It is possible to offer maximum of 424 hours HDD recording time. You can record only one DVD using a disk tray. As the manufacturer has made the Toshiba RD970 250 GB Hard Drive DVD Recorder with progressive scan compatibility, users can have ‘enhanced display’ on their screen.

It is simple to play your favourite movies in different types of playable disks like:
• DVD Video
• VCD
• SVCD
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD (Audio)
• CD-R
• CD-RW

Toshiba RD970 DVD Recorder has been made with the ability to support both 576i and 576p format TV resolutions. Video upconversion can also be done like:
• 720p (HDTV)
• 1080i (HDTV)
• 1080p (HDTV)

Zoom option is available with the device to control the picture. PAL video output system is available with this compact unit. Users can play music in distinct file formats like:
• DivX
• MP3
• JPEG

List of output interfaces
• 1 Component
• 1 HDMI
• 1 Analogue Audio
• 1 Digital Audio Coaxial
• 1 RF

Front Panel Interfaces
• Composite Input
• S-Video Input
• Audio Input
• iLINK DV Input

Record and Play Features
• Time Slip
• Simultaneous
• Record and Play
• Pause Live TV
• Recorder

Suitable Recording Media
• DVD-R
• DVD+R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+RW 

Other features
• Programmable Timer  
• EPG
• 36 Events within 30 Days
• Black Exterior
• Dimensions – 5.9 x 42 x 29 cm H x W x D.
• Weight – 3.9 kilograms

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