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Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo

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CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission’s digital-television website at www.dtv.gov.

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Space-saving combination DVD player and 4-head, hi-fi VCR
Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, VCD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD
Record TV broadcasts while watching a DVD movie
Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs channel Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound to compatible receiver and speaker systems
VCR includes 19-micron heads for clear EP recording, record-end search, and commercial skip

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Product Manual [1.05mb PDF]

Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 17 x 3.8 inches ; 13 pounds
Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B00008BO90
Item model number: SD-V290

Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,558 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
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#79 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > VCRs > VCR-DVD Combinations
Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
Date first available at Amazon.com: May 14, 2003

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Product Description
Toshiba SD-V290 Combination DVD/VCR Player combines the picture and sound advantages of a full-featured DVD player with the convenient recording and playback options of a videocassette recorder.PRODUCT FEATURES:ColorStream Component Video Outputs compatible with today's finest televisions for delivery of stunningly colorful images;10-Bit/27mHz Video digital-to-analog conversion for maximum color purity, detail, and resolution;24-Bit/96 kHz PCM Audio Compatibility delivers warmer, more natural-sounding audio from many types of disks;DVD-Video/CD/Video CD playback;DVD-R/CD-R/CD-RW compatible playback ensures disks made with personal recording devices can be played back in the home theater system, too;Digital Photo Viewer enables a user to display digital photographs on a television set in the JPEG digital format;

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CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission’s digital-television Web site at: www.dtv.gov.

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15 Reviews

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2.4 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Toshiba...or is it?, July 5, 2003

By A Customer

The front exterior of this unit is made by Toshiba but the insides are manufactured by LG Electronics, which makes Zenith products.

I had to return mine within a week. The DVD player worked fine, and so did the VCR, except for the fact that the timer record function proved unreliable. Sometimes the machine would simply not record when it was supposed to; other times it would not turn off after it was finished recording.

Also, the timer recording screen was very tedious to use.

Amazon.com makes returns extremely easy, so I did not get stuck with a unit that I might have otherwise been forced to send to a service center and wait who knows how long to get repaired.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Terriffic display - works great !!, August 1, 2003

By	B. Sheridan (Plymouth, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have 3 TV's and VCR's in my home and I needed a DVD/VCR combo because I did not have enough space in my Sony TV cabinet to fit separate units along with tons of VHS tapes. I was worried that I would be compromising the VCR performance and features with a combo unit. The Toshiba V290 exceeded my expectations. The DVD, of course, works perfectly with great picture quality. The VCR slow motion, freeze frame and overall playback is very good quality. The display includes time remaining, time used, tape speed, and current time/date. The timer works perfectly. Instruction manual is 46 pages long (all in English), very complete and understandable. The remote control looks expensive - has 4 nice big buttons for the most frequently used functions. Why not 5 stars? The VCR tuner could be a little better. Some cable channels do not appear as clear as the I get thru the cable box. Overall, a great buy, looks great, and I would recommend it.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time or money, January 18, 2004

By	luckyduck "LD" (WA, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Hi,

I purchased the Toshiba SD-V290 DVD/VCR Combo for $136.94 on
8/27/03. It is now 1/4/04.

It broke this week. Less than four months of proper use.

When I put a VHS tape into the machine it is automatically ejected. Therefore I can not play VHS tapes at this time.

When playing a DVD there are pauses throughout playback.

Now I have to deal with calling support and probably paying to send this machine in for service. Then I believe I'll be going through the following process throughout the remainder of the warranty.

First I'll return the machine to Toshiba.
Then Toshiba will repair it.
Next, Toshiba will return it to me.
Then I'll use it.
At some point it will stop working again.
Finally, I'll send it back to Toshiba for repair.
Then Toshiba will repair it...

I can see this going go on for the life of the warranty.

This adds up to a lot of time and aggravation. Stay away from this product.

I believe this machine is poorly made. Poor parts, poor quality, and poor design.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars DVD motor stopped working after just a year and a half
I've always heard that Toshiba products are reliable, but this DVD/VCR combo stopped working after just 18 months. When a DVD is loaded, it fails to spin up. Read more

Published on November 15, 2006 by Matthew W. Johnson

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting....mine did the same!
Ok, so I purchased this item about a year and a half ago and I absolutely loved it! It was a good space saver having two units in one, and fit nicely under my tv in my dorm room... Read more

Published on May 25, 2006 by Christina

2.0 out of 5 stars I Should Have Listened
Instead of being mindful of warnings about combos not to mention failing to read a single on-line review of said player I purchased Toshiba's SD-V290 DVD-VCR combo... Read more

Published on January 1, 2006 by A. Laidig

2.0 out of 5 stars Half of it still works
If I had paid money for this thing, I'd be upset, but it was a gift, and it's worked reliably well for a year. Read more

Published on September 17, 2005 by M. Nibali

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well ... Mostly
I've had this Toshiba DVD VCR combo for well over a year. Everything is still functioning very well. I've found it very easy to setup, use and program. Read more

Published on April 21, 2005 by L. Basil

4.0 out of 5 stars Older Version of DVD/VCR Combo Works Great
I have had the 1st generation of this product, the SD-V280A, for over 2 years now. It is used up to 5 times a day, 7 days a week, on both the VHS & DVD sides. Read more

Published on February 13, 2005 by Mariquita Mariposa

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for 6 months
This combo unit seemed like a good buy - stylish, functional and reasonably priced. After six months of use - mostly for childrens videos, the playback quality deteriorated -... Read more

Published on February 2, 2005 by Dean J. Stiles

1.0 out of 5 stars Total piece of Cr*P
My VHS loading mechanism broke after only 4 months of use. I'm now trying to negotiate a return.

Published on November 23, 2003 by David

1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T DO IT
After having this unit for a month and only using it once it died on me. The DVD would not open at all. Read more

Published on November 4, 2003 by Lori

2.0 out of 5 stars Problems!
This combo unit would have received atleast 4 stars if it wern't for a pretty big problem that has already been identified by [another reviewer]. Read more

Published on July 27, 2003

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