Toshiba multi disc DVD Players

TOSHIBA SD5915 DVD Video Changer and Player

Disc Capacity: 5

Disc Capacity: 5

Toshiba's SD3755 has extras for both the videophile and the audiophile. Many people today are buying a DVD player for both movies and music. Toshiba has included progressive scan in the SD3755 for a sharper, more film-like image, and Dolby Digital & DTS digital outputs to make sure you hear everything perfectly. When you want to listen to music, you can always listen to CDs, but now you also have the choice of MP3, CD-R, and CD-RW playback. 10-Bit 27 MHz Video D/A Conversion provides rapid processing of the video signal with less signal loss, ensuring maximum image resolution and images free of artifacts. ColorStream Component Video Outputs deliver the highest level of picture quality by allowing the video signal to be transferred and processed in separate elements. Toshiba pioneered the inclusion of component video as a feature because of its remarkable detail, pleasing color purity, and enhanced artifact-free picture resolution. While your present television probably doesn't have component video inputs, chances are that your next television will include them. Most of Toshiba's 1999 television line-up includes ColorStream component video inputs. Dolby Digital and DTS Optical & Coaxial Outputs When connected to a receiver or amplifier with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder through either the optical or coaxial digital outputs, you can enjoy the phenomenal experience of video through five discrete full range channels, whether for stunning sound effects or crystal clear dialogue. MP3 CD Playback enables you to play CDs burned with MP3 digital audio files. Unlike standard CDRs that hold only 75 minutes, MP3 compression allows you to store up to 11 hours of music on one CDR. Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides all the menus on your TV screen in a versatile, easy to use design. S-Video and Composite Video Outputs provide connection flexibility in conjunction with the ColorStream component video outputs. 3-Mode Picture Zoom allows you to get a closer look at your favorite DVD scenes. The image is divided into 25 zones that can be magnified in three steps during normal or slow-motion playback. 96 kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter Maximizes DVD and CD audio performance capability, providing smoother, less digitized transitions, and richer sonic texture. DVD/CD Direct Disc Access allows you to instantly select another disc in the changer by pressing a single button on the remote or front panel. Virtual Surround Sound When using the DVD player with only two front speakers, this technology creates a surround-sound effect by incorporating a portion of the center-surround information into the left and right stereo signals. Spatializer N-2-2 Virtual Surround Sound provides patented 3-D signal processing to deliver the ambiance of a 5.1 channel audio system from just two stereo speakers. If you haven't made the investment yet in a 5.1 channel surround system for your home theater, Spatializer delivers expansive wraparound sound effects and a solid center channel from your stereo system, or for that matter, your stereo TV. 4 Speed Smooth Forward/Reverse Scan Modes allows you to speed through your programs, forwards or backwards, for rapid access or review. Frame Advance Allows you to stop the action and advance, forward or backward, one perfect still frame at a time. Multiple Viewing Angle Capability gives you the ability to select viewing from various camera angles on DVDs encoded with the feature. Currently it is seen mostly on informational productions. Full Function Remote Control provides complete control of the unit from the comfort and convenience of your chair. Parental Control provides a view timer so parents may determine when the television is accessible. Shuffle Play allows the player to select tracks for playback entirely at random, adding a bit of variety to your listening.

5-Disc Rotary DVD/CD Changer brings a new level of convenience to the DVD experience by incorporating the carousel changer design that's been favored in CD players for years. While one disc is playing, you may change up to four DVD or CD discs without interruption.ColorStream Component Video Outputs deliver the highest level of picture quality by allowing the video signal to be transferred and processed in separate elements. Toshiba pioneered the inclusion of component video as a feature because of its remarkable detail, pleasing color purity, and enhanced artifact-free picture resolution. While your present television probably doesn't have component video inputs, chances are that your next television will include them. Most of Toshiba's 1999 television line-up includes ColorStream component video inputs.10-Bit 27 MHz Video D/A Conversion provides rapid processing of the video signal with less signal loss, ensuring maximum image resolution and images free of artifacts. Coaxial Digital Audio Input for connection of other digital audio sources such as MD players, for incredible sonic performance.Dolby & DTS Coaxial Digital Output connects to the coaxial Digital Audio input of amplifiers or receivers with built-in Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoders, to deliver the best home theater audio available.Audio Features 96 kHz/24-bit Audio D/A Converter Maximizes DVD and CD audio performance capability, providing smoother, less digitized transitions, and richer sonic texture. Spatializer N-2-2 Virtual Surround Sound provides patented 3-D signal processing to deliver the ambiance of a 5.1 channel audio system from just two stereo speakers. If you haven't made the investment yet in a 5.1 channel surround system for your home theater, Spatializer delivers expansive wraparound sound effects and a solid center channel from your stereo system, or for that matter, your stereo TV. Video Features 4 Slow Forward/Reverse Motion Speeds provides a wide range of control over your slow image. Great for analyzing the latest special effects on DVD.4-Power Picture Zoom lets you select those areas of the picture that interest you most and magnify them by a power of 4. Great for a closer look at your favorite subjects or analyzing Hollywood special effects, all at the touch of a button.Video Black Level Expansion with Pluge is an essential image enhancing feature for expanding contrast and producing the deepest blacks available in any video format. The Black cutoff level ranges from 7.5 IRE NTSC standard to 0 IRE for wider gray scale contrast, which delivers more vibrant colors. Plus, the system is capable of reproducing "Blacker than Black" Pluge signals , critical for setting proper picture brightness levels.Connections Coaxial Digital Outputs 1Component Video Outputs 1Composite Video Outputs 1S-Video Outputs 1Stereo Audio Outputs 1Additional Features CD Text Function Displays song and album titles on TV screen and on Front Panel Display Full Function Remote Control provides complete control of the unit from the comfort and convenience of your chair.On-Screen Menu System On-screen displays make it easy to adjust more picture, sound, and convenience features from either the remote control or the front panel controls.

The SD-4205 is Toshiba's best 5-disc DVD player. Though it doesn't offer progressive-scan component video outputs like many upscale Toshibas, it shares other notable features plus a 5-disc carousel changer for movie marathons or multi-disc CD sets. The SD-4205 gives the user a formidable array of input/output options plus built-in decoders for both Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound formats. This machine is capable of playing a cornucopia of disc formats, including DVDs, CDs, HDCDs, VCDs and CD-Rs. It is also CD/DVD Text compatible. Besides the usual composite and S-video outputs, you'll find component video outputs on the back panel for those with monitors that can accept this kind of connection. The deck's audio is 96 kHz/24-bit capable, and there are both coaxial and optical (Toslink) outputs. If your system has only two audio channels, you'll benefit from the N-2-2 Spatializer simulated surround mode. And if you like to goose up the image, you'll appreciate the 4-power, 25-sector zoom and Toshiba's video noise reduction system (RTD).-- EM

Toshiba's SD-2200 DVD player offers two major improvements over entry-level DVD players -- an optical digital output and a second DVD tray. The SD-2200 gives you a formidable array of input/output options and compatibility with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound formats.The video is handled by 10-bit/27 MHz digital-to-analog converters (DACs). This machine is capable of playing a cornucopia of disc formats, including DVD-Video, CD and VCD (though it won't play CD-R discs). It is also CD/DVD Text compatible.Besides the usual composite and S-video outputs, you'll find component video outputs on the back panel for people with TVs that can accept this kind of connection. If you like to goose up the image, you'll appreciate the 4-power, 25-sector zoom, which lets you zoom in on any section of the picture. The digital-to-analog audio conversion takes place in 96 kHz/24-bit processors. There are both coaxial and optical (Toslink) outputs. If your sound system has only two channels, you'll benefit from the N-2-2 Spatializer simulated surround mode.-- EM

The Toshiba 5109 is equipped with ColorStream PRO component video outputs, meaning it can send a 480-line progressive-scan signal to any TV with component inputs capable of displaying in 480p (regular component inputs won't do). That's the maximum image resolution possible from the DVD format. Progressive-scan DVD delivers enhanced vertical and temporal resolution free from flicker, and ultimately produces a more film-like picture than regular DVD.A unique twin-tray transport system allows you to play a two-disc DVD like the DTS version of "Dances with Wolves" without interruption, simulate a cinematic "double feature" with a pair of single-disc movies, or play any combination of two CD or DVD discs.Speaking of audio, this fourth-generation unit not only plays 96/24 DVD audio discs, it also includes HDCD decoding for improved audio resolution (with both 20-bit HDCD-encoded discs and normal CDs). It also decodes Dolby Digital, so you don't need an external decoder. There's a range of controls for sound criteria, like speaker and bass management and time delay, a nice feature for tweak-happy a/v-philes.The 5109 also comes with simulated surround sound, full menu controls on its face, an luminescent remote, "blacker than black" PLUGE signal output for picture fine-tuning, a zoom that can focus in on any of 25 areas of the picture, and the jealousy of your neighbors. Progressive-scan has all kinds of advantages.