Toshiba Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo With HDMI - Silver Finish - SD-V594

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Toshiba Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo With HDMI, Model SDV594

 The SDV594 combines the picture and sound advantages of a progressive scan DVD player with the convenient recording and playback options of a video cassette recorder. The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) brings your Home Theater to the next level by streaming multi-channel digital audio and digital video information together on one cable to digital televisions and monitors with a compatible input. Video Up-conversion displays a pure digital signal at either 720p or 1080i, so as to match the resolution of the HDTV monitor to eliminate signal degrading AD-D/A conversions. HD JPEG will provide the ability to view high Megapixel images in their enhanced resolution when using HDMI™and an HDTV display device. Simultaneous DVD playback and VHS record for watching a DVD while recording a TV program. Storing, sharing and transporting data is simplified by a USB Interface, which provides simple multimedia playback of mass storage classification devices such as USB Memory Sticks, memory card readers and digital cameras.

Key Features:

Video

• HDMI™ Video Upconversion - 720p/1080i
• DivX® Home Theater Certified
• Digital Cinema Progressive (3:2 Pulldown)
• HD JPEG
• JPEG Viewer

Audio

• WMA & MP3 Playback
• Virtual Surround Sound

Convenience

• Simultaneous DVD playback and VHS Record
• Universal Remote Control with TV Controls
• Commercial Skip

Jackpacks

• Coaxial and Optical TosLink® Digital Audio Output
• USB
• Front Panel A/V Inputs
• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Benefits:

Video

• HDMI™ Video Upconversion - 720p/1080i
  
  • Definition: HDMI™ can support uncompressed digital video up to HDTV resolution. Thus the player makes use of this conduit by up-converting the standard DVD picture resolution of 720p or 1080i. This makes a DVD player with an HDMI™ connection the perfect match for today's digital televisions. And because this conversion is performed in the player, the signal remains free frome excessive digital to analog artifacts.
• Digital Cinema Progressive (3:2 Pulldown)
  
  • Benefit: Delivers the smoothest, most film-like images to any progressive scan television, such as an HD-compatible one, and ensures maximum resolution.
• HD JPEG
  
  • Benefit: HD JPEG will provide the ability to view Megapixel images in their enhanced resolution when using HDMI™ and an HDTV display device
• JPEG Viewer
  
  • Benefit: Enables the display of digital photographs captured in the JPEG format. Simply load the CD with your favorite photos and create custom slide shows with a few simple clicks of the player's remote control.

Audio

• WMA & MP3 Playback
  
  • Benefit: Play recordable Compact Discs (CD-R & CD-RW) with music stored in either the Windows Mediaâ„¢ Audio or MP3 file formats can be enjoyed.
• Virtual Surround Sound
  
  • Benefit: Provides a simulated surround sound effect when using two stereo speakers. Convenient when playing DVD films with home theaters not equipped with multi-channel playback compatibility.

Convenience

• Universal Remote Control with TV Controls
  
  • Benefit: The remote control operates all the functions of the DVD/VCR Receiver. Additionally, it is pre-programmed with a variety of TV brands for the control of the television, with the default out of the box to Toshiba TV products.
• Commercial Skip
  
  • Benefit: After a program has been recorded, pressing the SKIP button once during playback will automatically advance the tape 30-seconds forward bypassing recorded commercials. Pressing the skip button on the remote again will advance the recorded tape for another 30-seconds for a total of 60-seconds (30 sec x 6 Maximum).

Jackpacks

• Coaxial and Optical TosLink® Digital Audio Output
  
  • Benefit: Sends the audio signal to an audio/video receiver in its digital form allowing access to the Dolby Digital® /DTS® track encoded on the DVD disc.
• USB
  
  • Benefit: Universal Serial Bus. A port on the back of a computer that allows you to connect a variety of devices to the computer, including digital cameras, printers, scanners and MP-3 players without having to turn the computer off. Generally, the USB port offers
• Front Panel A/V Inputs
  
  • Benefit: For easy connection of video games or a camcorder.
• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
  
  • Benefit: HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video connection. HDMI™ provides the best interface between a DVD player and compatible products, such as a digital television (DTV). When matched with a compatible TV, this single interconnecting cable combines: Multi-channel audio, uncompressed digital video, intercommunication between devices and simple control Protocols. This single cable connection ensures that all signals remain in their pure digital form and secure by use of High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) regardless of signal output resolution.

Specifications:

Video

• HDMI™ Video Upconversion - 720p/1080i
  HDMI™ can support uncompressed digital video up to HDTV resolution. Thus the player makes use of this conduit by up-converting the standard DVD picture resolution of 720p or 1080i. This makes a DVD player with an HDMI™ connection the perfect match for today's digital televisions. And because this conversion is performed in the player, the signal remains free frome excessive digital to analog artifacts.
• DivX® Home Theater Certified
• Digital Cinema Progressive (3:2 Pulldown)
• HD JPEG
  Thanks to a specialize chipset (MPEG Decoder and Scaler) and the HDMI™ interface with an HDTV display, Megapixel JPEG images are displayed in their enhanced resolution, versus the image compression that takes place with component interfaces.
  
  • Benefit: HD JPEG will provide the ability to view Megapixel images in their enhanced resolution when using HDMI™ and an HDTV display device
• JPEG Viewer

Audio

• WMA & MP3 Playback
• Virtual Surround Sound

Convenience

• Simultaneous DVD playback and VHS Record
• Universal Remote Control with TV Controls
• Commercial Skip

Jackpacks

• Coaxial and Optical TosLink® Digital Audio Output
• USB
• Front Panel A/V Inputs
  Front A/V Inputs, found on all TV/ VCRs in Toshiba‘s 2000 lineup, are "camcorder friendly" components designed for transferring and editing film, putting home movies onto VHS tape, and plugging in a satellite receiver or a video game player. This provides maximum versatility and convenience, allowing you to plug in without moving the unit away from the wall.
  
  • Benefit: For easy connection of video games or a camcorder.
• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
  High Definition Multimedia Interface is the next generation of DVI. It includes the DVI digital video signal, and multi-channel digital audio signals on a single cable. Most Toshiba 2004 Integrated HD and HD Monitor models include HDMI™.
  
  • Benefit: HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video connection. HDMI™ provides the best interface between a DVD player and compatible products, such as a digital television (DTV). When matched with a compatible TV, this single interconnecting cable combines: Multi-channel audio, uncompressed digital video, intercommunication between devices and simple control Protocols. This single cable connection ensures that all signals remain in their pure digital form and secure by use of High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) regardless of signal output resolution.
• RF Input - Rear (1)
• RF Outputs (DVD and VCR) - Rear (1)
• L-R Audio Inputs - Front (1) and Rear (1)
• L-R Audio Output - Rear (1)
• RCA Video Inputs - Front (1) and Rear (1)
• RCA Video Outputs - Rear (1)
• S-Video
• Y, Pr, Pb
  Refers to the color video output jacks on DVD players with component video. Y is the Luminance, which is the brightness and gray scale portion of the signal. Pr is the red portion of the signal minus the luminance element. Pb is the blue potion of the signal minus the luminance. These require less bandwidth than the R,G, B signals.
  
  • Benefit: Requires less processing and combining, produces better image quality, and reduces chance of noise in the signal compared to traditional R, G, B signals.

Approximate Dimensions:

• Weight: 16.95"
• Height: 3.53"
• Depth: 9"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 7 lbs 7 oz
• Shipping: 10 lbs

Downloadable (.pdf) File:

• Specification Sheet

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts, 90 Days Labor

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