Toshiba SD-V594 Review
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December 28th, 2006
Summary
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.
Specs
DVD Type DVD Player / VCR Combo
Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats DivX • MP3 • WMA • JPEG
TV Tuner Yes
Video
Video Upconversion 720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV)
Video DAC 14 bit / 108 MHz
Video S/N Ratio 85 dB
Picture Control Zoom
Audio
Surround Sound Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Audio DAC 24 bit / 192 kHz
Connections
Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1
Front Panel Composite Input • Audio Input • USB 1.1
Convenience
Remote Control Universal • Illuminated
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish
Parental Control Yes
Instant Skip / Replay 30 sec. Skip
Recorder
Recordable Media VHS Cassette
Recording Speeds SP • EP • SLP
Programmable Timer Yes, 8 Events within 30 Days
VCR Video heads 4
Dimensions
Depth 9 in.
Height 3.53 in.
Width 16.95 in.
Weight 7.7 lb.
Other Features
Exterior Color Silver