Toshiba RD-XV48DT 160GB HDD/DVD/VCR Recorder Combi With Digital Tuner

Released on 04 July 2008

Manufacturer: Toshiba

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For consumers looking for the best of all worlds, this model is hard to beat, combining tried and tested VHS recording for short term capture and playback, with a DVD recorder; ideal for long term archiving and a great way to transfer recorded tapes to DVD, making an existing collection more portable and more adaptable. On top of all this it possesses a 160GB hard disk drive for versatile recording up to 284 hours at the touch of a button, without searching for unused tapes or discs.

The RD-XV48DT has an HDMI connection for the lossless transmission of video and audio content, up-scaling standard definition DVDs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p, delivering impressive image quality from your existing DVD collection.

This model also offers the exciting possibility of simultaneous play and record, allowing you to watch a DVD, whilst recording to the HDD and vice versa - great for when you are watching the latest blockbuster on DVD, but still want to record Saturday night football.

As well as offering 'Chase Play' and 'pause Live TV' the RD-XV48DT takes care of your home entertainment needs with an analogue and a digital tuner for access to Freeview, with its exciting choice of TV channels and radio stations, all available through your existing aerial. Freeview Playback lets you pause, record and rewind over 40 Freeview channels with no subscription and no settop box. Recording couldn't be simpler with an 8 day electronic programme guide letting you know what's on and when.

The addition of a DV input allows you to connect your digital camcorder to make a permanent record of your footage. Top all these great features with the recorders ability to play MP3 files, compressed audio and video content from the
internet with DivX compression and let you view all your photos archived to disc with a JPEG picture viewer and it's easy to see why this model is hard to beat for value.
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Type/Model

  • Combi DVD/VCR
  • DVD Recorder
  • DVD Video
  • Hard Disk Drive: 160GB
  • Nicam Stereo
  • Number of Heads: 6

Compatibility - Recording

  • HDD / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW / VHS

Compatibility - Playback

  • CD audio / CD-DA / CD-R / CD-RW / SVCD / Video CD / DivX Version 6 / DVD-R / DVD-RAM / DVD-RW / DVD Video / DVD+R / DVD+RW / JPEG Viewer / MP3

Sound:

  • Dolby Digital Compatible
  • DTS compatible
  • NICAM Stereo (VHS)

Picture:

  • PAL Progressive
  • Icon on-screen display
  • Slow motion
  • Variable Zoom
  • DVD Upscaling: 1080p
  • DVD Upscaling: 1080i
  • DVD Upscaling: 720p

DVD Recording:

  • Event/month timer: 36/1
  • Max. recording time (hour): 284
  • Simultaneous Record & Play

VCR Recording:

  • Event/month timer: 36/1
  • Simultaneous Record & Play
  • Digital auto tracking
  • Auto repeat playback

Interactive Features:

  • Chase TV
  • Pause TV
  • EPG (Electronic Programme Guide): 8 day

Connections:

  • Analogue 2 channel audio
  • Co-axial audio
  • Component video output
  • Composite video
  • SCART (RGB): 2
  • Front AV
  • HDMI output
  • DV Input
  • A/V input + output (mini jack)

Other Features:

  • Digital tuner (Freeview)
  • Analogue tuner
  • 6 way dubbing

Dimensions:

  • Width (mm): 435
  • Height (mm): 99.5
  • Depth (mm): 380
  • Weight (kg): 5.8

customer Reviews

 Average rating (2 reviews)

 Great Versatile Machine

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Very capable machine. Obviously it is taking time to get used to the various operating modes. Particularly like the DV (Firewire) input. Works a treat with my Canon MV960. Editing is very easy. It gives you two attempts to confirm any deletions. But make a 'playlist' first which can be edited whilst keeping the original recording. Dubbing can be done in any direction. A downside is that if you are dubbing and you have a timer recording scheduled the dubbing will stop. It also upscales the HDD and DVD via HDMI. And, one less box under the telly!

 A well rounded performer, for upgraders from VCR

| | See all Tacnofreak's reviews (1)

An excellent machine. Simple to use and navigate through the on screen menu options.

Even a good machine does have its failing the performance of the VHS VCR is a little lacking compared with JVC 6 head machines of 2000 vintage. Toshiba would have been better including 6 heads as standard considering the VCR market is all but dead and machine costs almost nought, particularly for the individuals who have VHS/S-VHS libraries they want to transfer to DVD.

Perhaps the next generation machine evolution from this module could include this feature along with a 250 gig hard drive.

Upscaling to 1080i or P doesn't always produce superior pictures 720i & P sometimes gives a more superior picture.

Well worth the money. Only problem had to wait 10 days for delivery from Play, eventhough they quoted in stock when the order was placed, as this is a well sort after machine.

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