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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.

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

Toshiba DR-3 DVD Recorder Review

DVD recorder is a device which can be used for recording DVDs with impressive quality. Toshiba, a popular manufacturing company has launched a new model of DVD recorder in the name Toshiba DR-3 DVD Recorder. A Salient feature of the unit is the DTS decoder. Users can utilize distinct recording features like simultaneous play and record, DVD-RAM, DVD-R recording, auto title, thumbnail and chapter.

Linear PCM audio recording can be done successfully for which you can use distinct type of file formats like:
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-RW
• DVD-R
• CD-VCD
• SVCD
• CD-DA
• MP3
• JPEG

Essential Features of Toshiba DR-3 DVD Recorder
• DVD-R Playback
• DVD-R Recording
• DVD-RAM Playback
• DVD-RAM Recording
• DVD-RW Playback
• DVD-RW Recording
• MP3 Playback
• Photo CD Playback
• Picture CD Readable
• AC3 Real Dolby
• AC3 Real Dolby Decoder
• Super Video CD
• Video CD Playback

Secondary Features
• PAL Progressive Output
• Timeslip Recording
• DV Input
• RGB Recording
• Quick Menu
• Time slip Recording
• Timer
• Set top box control
• Dolby Digital 1 and 2 Audio Recording
• Dolby Digital or DTS Output

Recording Features
• Instant Skip and Replay
• Zoom
• Slow Motion
• Library Function
• PIP

Editing Features
• Audio Dubbing
• DV Editing Function

Connectivity Features
• 2 SCART (1 RGB In 1 RGB Out)
• Component Video Output (Y- Pb- Pr)
• S-Video
• Digital coaxial
• Optical audio output
• Analogue 2 channel audio output
• RF Input or Output
• Front AV
• S-Video
• DV Input.

Toshiba DR160 DVD Recorder

 Toshiba DR160 DVD Recorder is a latest arrival in the UK market which offers high quality of sound. This device has designed with the ability to record movies or music tracks in the form of DVD. The writing speed of this recorder is also satisfactory. It belongs to the DTD decoder type of recorder. Therefore you can record DVD movies in digital format with Digital Sound Effect.

Toshiba is very keen in producing high quality DVD recorders to impress its customers. As Toshiba DR160 DVD Recorder has DVD-R playback feature, you can read DVD file format. The users can record DVD format files. The users can make use of DVD-RW option to rewrite DVD format movies. It has availed with Real Dolby AC-3 feature which is an audio compression technology. AC-3 is an acronym of “Audio Code 3”. This technology has developed by Dolby Laboratories.

The main usage of this compression technology is to reduce the bit stream of the audio file without sacrificing the original quality of the sound. Bit rates are nothing but the digital information. These bit rates will be compressed to provide real surround sound effects. You can keep this DVD recorder in table itself. The product alone weighs as 2 kilo grams. But gross weight of the device comes to 3.6 kilo grams.

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