|
Toshiba DR560 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder with Built-in Tuner | 
 enlarge | Brand: Toshiba
Category: CE
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $149.95
You Save: $80.04 (35%)
New (27) Used (2) from $134.96
Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 107
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 16.5 x 2.3
nv:Device Type: DVD Recorder
Compatible Format: CD-DA
Compatible Format: CD-R
Compatible Format: CD-RW
Compatible Format: DVD+R
Compatible Format: DVD-RAM
Compatible Format: DVD-RW
Compatible Format: SVCD
Compatible Format: VCD
Compatible Format: DVD+RW
Compatible Format: DVD-R
Compatible Format: DVD-Video
Compatible Format: DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
Compatible Format: DVD-R DL (Double Layer)
Remote Control: Yes
Progressive Scan: Yes
Playback Format: NTSC
Video Input: S-Video
Video Input: RCA Video
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
MPN: D-R560
Model: D-R560
UPC: 022265001363
EAN: 0022265001363
ASIN: B001415ENM
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
| |
| Features:
| • | DVD Recorder | | • | Progressive Scan | | • | 1080p Upconversion | | • | With Built-in Digital Tuner | | • | JPEG Photo Viewer |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Record your favorite home movies directly to DVD with the D-R560. 1080p upconversion via HDMI will get the most out of your DVD collection, and the built-in tuner completes this convenient home theater addition. The built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital/analog tuner allows you to tune analog or digital channels from over the air, or cable, including "cable-in-the-clear" digital channels. It can also be used to dub recordings from other components onto various DVD recordable disc formats. An HDMI output enables the D-R560 to play DVDs to your widescreen HDTV delivering sharp imagery on screens optimized for 1080 resolutions, in an upconversion mode. Video Upconversion to 720p/1080i/1080p DivX Home Theater Certified Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG) One Touch Recording makes recording your favorite show simple. Just connect your DVD recorder to your cable or satellite box and you are set to record with the push of one button Auto Finalize with Undo simplifies the recording process by automatically finalizing your recording for playback on standard DVD players 24bit Audio DAC with 192kHz Processing Plays MP3 and WMA formats (2-Ch) Dolby Digital Recording L-PCM Recording (XP mode only) 3D (Virtual Surround Sound) Features - Instant Skip, Zoom, Editing (Playlist/Rename Title/Chapter Creation), Commercial Skip Connections - Component Out, HDMI Out with REGZA LINK, Front S-Video Input, Rear S-Video Input/Output, Rear RCA-Video Input/Output, Front Audio Input, Rear Analog Audio Input/Output, Coax Output, Front DV Input Approximate Unit Dimensions - 16.54 (W) x 2.32 (H) x 9.72 (D)
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 72 more reviews...
Good DTV (HD?) tuner, works with Comcast, sets up easty, remote is so-so. January 4, 2009
After reading all the reviews, and the forum, and actually using it for a week, I'm still not sure if this is truly a HD tuner or not (I must feel about HD the way some people feel about computers, how can this be this complicated to figure out?). I replaced a Humax HFA100 with it, and I can say the picture does not look as good as I recall the Humax picture looking (the Humax died so I can't do an A/B comparison). It does look good, but not great like I recall the Humax with a good over the air (OTA) signal.
I can say a few things about it (comparing my experiences to some of the reviews I'm guessing Toshiba made some improvements as I cannot explain what others have seen):
* It gets Comcast DTV via QAM just fine (as someone else pointed out, do the extended scan, which is non-intuitive I admit).
* It seems to pick up OTA signals better than my Humax did (I was having to constantly adjust my antenna with the Humax).
* Set up is easy. It walks you through it. I don't understand any of the complaints I saw with this regard.
* The remote is average (as remote for most products are). Fortunately the software for my Harmony knows all about it, so I only used the remote for about 10 minutes until I got my Harmony programmed.
I haven't tried any of the DVD or DVDR functionality yet. I'm also don't have any HDMI yet, so can't speak for that.
Overall I'm happy with it just to get the QAM tuning and the free digital channels on my basic cable. I use it for my 8'x4' screen (front projector) - analog signals just look like garbage at that size, the DTV channels from the Toshiba are clean enough to look good. The price was also right.
 Not happy with Toshiba January 3, 2009
I bought this unit on Nov 28 and I want to return it! It never worked properly. First day it got frozen and only unpluging it for 3 minutes solved the problem. Then, after doing the extended scan 2 times it grabbed the DTV channels, but after some hours the clock changed date and time and all the Channels were gone. I decided to call toshiba and they sent my a pre-paid label to ship it for repair, I just got the unit back 3 days ago and they said tuner was replaced, software check and ready to go. Yesterday again I lost all the DTV channels from the memory, I called toshiba again and the representative said that the only thing they can do for me is trying to fix it again NO EXCHANGE, that was ridiculous, the unit was all the time anywhere but my home. Thanks God I can return the unit and get my money back to the store where I bought it from, paying the shipping. The only thing that I was not able to confirm is the 5.1 audio in my receiver, Comcast doesn't broadcast it and I didn't have a chance to connect an antenna. I bought it mostly for the DTV tuner but TVs are getting cheaper and I guess I can wait and save time and health not dealing with Toshiba again. Maybe the do only good laptops
 Garbage January 2, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just after 2 months it broke. Starting making a clicking sound
within the player, and now it doesn't play any discs.
And too late for an exchange!
Look elsewhere.........
Good product, great price January 1, 2009
I bought this (and a 19" LCD) to replace my old analog TV and VCR that I use in my camper. Set up was easy since I'm only using an OTA antenna, and I was ready to go in about five minutes. Don't let the dire warnings about the manual intimidate you; the menus are intuitive and easy to follow. I only consult the manual for information on more complicated things.
There is one caveat; the tuner doesn't seam to be as strong as the one in the TV. Even using the same antenna, the signal strength is weaker on the DR-560. What's even weirder is that even though my local PBS station (9.1) has a stronger signal than the local FOX station (20.1), I get nothing but a blue screen there while the FOX station comes in great (???). Of course if you're on cable, this won't be a factor.
And, yes, the remote is hard to read, but you get used to it.
One more thing, I ordered a $2 HDMI cable with this that came from a vendor other than Amazon. Even though I ordered "expedited 1-3 day shipping" it still hasn't shipped yet and it's been four days now (ahem...). It's still cheaper than the rip off prices you pay at the Big Box stores, but come on already, slap a label on that thing and get it out the door!!
Overall I'm satisfied with this product. We'll see how long it lasts.
***UPDATE***
The $2 HDMI cable I ordered arrived today (Jan. 2). I ordered it on a Sunday night, and taking into account New Years Day, it only took four business days to get here. So now I'm happy again!
Toshiba DR560 - confused over set up & recording.....(update fixed now) December 30, 2008
I have to admit I'm less than adequate when it comes to setting up TV's. I believe I've got the DVD recorder correctly connected to my Comcast Explorer 8000 box. Using 2 coaxial cables, and one set of RCA jacks. I using one HDMI cable in place of Video and Audio Out. The RCA cables and Coaxial are probably not the highest quality - not sure if that will make a difference when recording. HDMI brand new. Disc - DVD-R. I went through the menu's, turned Progressive Scan on, did Auto Preset (Cable Extended I believe) - scan stopped at 125 Analog and DTV 135 - we have more channels than that. Our cable package includes Basic, Digital and HD. When I have been able to record and play back the picture quality is poor to say the least (recording HD channel). I've tried lower channels, digital and now unable to get them to Play back. Losing faith in my ability to get this running smoothly. I have read a number of reviews online including Amazon, which lead me to ordering this last week. I am not expecting HD quality (that's understood)but what I am getting is worse than any TV I've seen in a long time. I am sure the box is fine, it's me who's not got it up to par. If anyone can offer some advice, I'd sure appreciate. Worse case, we've got the cable co. coming next week for other work.. Also, I am not able to get HDMI to 1080p, only 1080i. I did get some video component cables, those did not seem to help at all..took them out. Play back, when doing nothing more than a simple 'record' and then playback should be just a push of the button I would think. I've changed my source from TV w/ cable remote and then over to HDMI where I was able to see recording....now I'm not even able to perform that. Back to it tomorrow. Not to rule out a problem with DVD recorder as the box I received from Amazon was not packed the best with the DVD player packed within a box with very little packing material. I must say, the manual is a great read, very good illustrations.
Update - called Toshiba who set me straight. Tech support reasonably helpful and I'm sure shaking his head with disbelief. Leaving this review in case anyone else needs info. I had too many cables, not needing the RCA jacks at all, down to just HDMI, Video component cable and the 2 coaxial. Will iron out any additional issues as they come up. Picture is pretty darn good with recording HD channels. I've copied a show off our Comcast box...looks decent as well. Pleased so far and looking forward to when you can actually record in HD. Still curious as to why when I do auto preset the channels only go up to 135 (DTV).
|
|
|
Copyright 2006 - CD Shopper | |
