Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo

• 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

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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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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IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A COMBO UNIT,AND ARE NOT GOING TO USE WITH H.D. TV,THIS IS A GREAT PERFORMING UNIT.VCR PERFORMS EXCELLENT.PLAYS PRERECORDED TAPES EXCELLENT.THE VCR ALSO RECORDS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL IN EP AND SP SPEEDS.THE DVD IS EXCELLENT ALSO.

TOSHIBA HAS A GREAT PRODUCT HERE.IF YOU WANT TO GO WITH H.D. TV, BUY TOSHIBA,S SD-V390, BECAUSE IT HAS PROGRESSIVE SCAN.THIS UNIT IS THE SAME BUT DOES NOT HAVE PROGRESSIVE SCAN.PROGRESSIVE SCAN CAN ONLY BE USED WITH H.D. TV'S.EITHER UNIT IS AN EXTREMELY GOOD CHOICE FOR A COMBO UNIT.I LOVE THE ONE I HAVE.

TOSHIBA GAVE US A GREAT UNIT ,IN EITHER MODEL YOU PICK.

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My VHS loading mechanism broke after only 4 months of use. I'm now trying to negotiate a return.

After having this unit for a month and only using it once it died on me. The DVD would not open at all. After I unplugged it and plugged it back in both the DVD and VCR button stayed on and the clock wouldn't work. This all happened a month after I purchased it. Thank goodness Amazon has worked with me in returning the item.