Toshiba D-R420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion

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Pros

  • Fast setup (11)
  • Simple controls (11)
  • Fast recording (10)
  • Attractive design (9)
  • Cable for good reception (1)
  • Can eliminate commercials (1)
  • Converter to a s-video (1)
  • Dv input (1)
  • Dvds not dcds above (1)
  • Fast finalization (1)
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Cons

  • Discs load slowly (8)
  • Confusing set up (1)
  • Poor chapter publishing (1)
  • Poor titling options (1)

Best Uses

  • Archiving tv shows (11)
  • Home (8)
  • Movies (5)
  • Office (1)
  • Professional (1)
  • Storage (1)
  • Via the antenna (1)
 
 
 

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Product Model: DR420

The DR420 is an excellent solution for archiving your favorite home movies to DVD. That's not all; the DR420 also enhances your DVD collection with 1080p upconversion to near HD picture quality via HDMI.

Technical Information

Media Support:
  • DVD+R/RW - Play/Record
  • DVD-R/RW - Play/Record
  • CD-RW - Play

Formats Support:
  • DVD Video
  • CD-DA
  • Video CD
  • SVCD
  • MP3
  • JPEG
  • Picture CD
  • LPCM

Recording Time:
  • 8HourDVD SLP
  • 6HourDVD EP
  • 4HourDVD LP
  • 2HourDVD SP
  • 1HourDVD XP

Scanning Modes: Progressive Scan
Digital to Analog Converter: 192kHz / 24bit (Audio) - 54MHz / 10bit (Video)

Video

Resolution:
  • 1080p
  • 1080i
  • 720p

Audio

Sound System:
  • Dolby Digital Embedded
  • Virtual Surround Embedded

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports:
  • 1 x Composite Video In - Rear
  • 1 x Stereo Audio Line In - Rear
  • 1 x Composite Video Out - Rear
  • 1 x Stereo Audio Line Out - Rear
  • 1 x S-Video In - Rear
  • 1 x S-Video Out - Rear
  • 1 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out - Rear
  • 1 x S/PDIF Out - Rear
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 - DV-input - Front
  • 1 x S-Video In - Front
  • 1 x Audio In - Front
  • 1 x RCA Component Video Out - Rear

Controls/Indicators

Language Support:
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Physical Characteristics

Color: Black
Dimensions: 2.32" Height x 16.54" Width x 9.72" Depth
Shipping Dimensions: 5.79" Height x 20.47" Width x 14.25" Depth
Weight: 5.28 lb
Shipping Weight: 7.7 lb

Miscellaneous

Package Contents:
  • DR420 DVD Player/Recorder
  • Remote Control

Specification Description
Model D-R420, DR420, TOS-DR420
UPC 022265002216
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Remote
Benefits Record your favorite shows and archive your home movies onto DVDExperience superior image quality and convenience with 1080i upconver
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Alkaline
Connections Component out (1)HDMI out with REGZA-LINK® (1)S-video in (2)S-video out (1)Analog audio in (2)
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Make new copies of your old videos.
Display Catalog Number 55035124
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Humidity Range Operating <80%
Included in the Box Toshiba® D-R420 DVD RecorderRemote control"AA" batteries (2)Composite video cableStereo audio RCA cabl
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Part Number D-R420
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 41 Fahrenheit
Model DR420
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Parental controls Yes
Power Consumption Operational 17W, 2.5W standby
Product Depth 16.6
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer ¹An HDTV or HD Monitor with an HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input is required for video upconversion. This product does not play HD DVD or Blu-ray
Product Height 2.4
Product Type DVD recorders
Product Weight 5.3
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 9.8
Size AA
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Supported Languages English
Technology IR
Voltage 1.5
Voltage Required 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Voltage UOM Volts

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Last update: Nov 15, 2009

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[52 of 54 customers found this review helpful]

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[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Perfect replacement for a VCR (plus good upconverting DVD player)

"This unit is really great! We recently got a 40" HD TV and needed a replacement for the VCR -- we wanted to record shows (and On-Demand movies) at a good enough quality for HD viewing. One option was DVR from Comcast for $10/month (which might or might not allow recording of On-Demand movies and transfer to computer for disc-burning). Another option was using a computer with a video acquisition device and rec..." Read Full Review »

Apr 17, 2009 by DEREK MCCARTHY

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Died before it was ever used!

"I had this unit for less than 3 weeks. Hooked it up, but never got the chance to even use it! One night it just simply wouldn't turn on, and the unit would'nt open. Called Toshiba for help - The warranty on page 101 stated that it would be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit. I was told that was a "typo" and that I would have to send the unit in for repair. Luckily, I had puchased it from Amazon and the..." Read Full Review »

Jun 11, 2009 by L. Hamm

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[52 of 54 customers found this review helpful]

Toshiba D-R420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion Review

Perfect replacement for a VCR (plus good upconverting DVD player)

★★★★★
5.0

"This unit is really great! We recently got a 40" HD TV and needed a replacement for the VCR -- we wanted to record shows (and On-Demand movies) at a good enough quality for HD viewing.



One option was DVR from Comcast for $10/month (which might or might not allow recording of On-Demand movies and t …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 17 2009
DEREK MCCARTHY
Acton, MA
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Price: $119.99
 
 

[17 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Toshiba D-R420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion Review

Great price and performance

★★★★★
5.0

"I bought this unit after reveiwing other brands on the Amazon web pages. I wanted to copy from Tivi to DVD.Nice owners guide and physical looks. The tray opens just like other players with a little noise, no big deal! It does take awhile to finallize your dvd copys but, no big deal. Component out on …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 26 2009
Michael A. Mccormick
Daly City,Calif.
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Price: $119.99
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Toshiba D-R420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion Review

Works perfectly

★★★★★
5.0

"I bought this unit to transfer videotapes to DVD, and to save TV shows on DVD from my cable DVR. For that purpose, it works perfectly. The setup is simple, and the controls are very easy to use. The manual is very clear, with nice big pictures to show you where the relevant buttons are. I had it set …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 12 2009
Ulf Axmacher
Missing Finger, VT
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Price: $119.99
 
 

[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Toshiba D-R420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion Review

Died before it was ever used!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"I had this unit for less than 3 weeks. Hooked it up, but never got the chance to even use it! One night it just simply wouldn't turn on, and the unit would'nt open. Called Toshiba for help - The warranty on page 101 stated that it would be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit. I was told tha …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 11 2009
L. Hamm
Amazon
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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Toshiba D-R420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion Review

Thoshiba DR420 DVD Recorder

★★★★☆
4.0

"I am very satisfied withe the DR420. It is simple to use the One Touch Recording function. Recording quality is very good. And the upscale playback feature works very well. It is not Bluetooth but serves my purpose very well. I would recommend this unit to anyone wanting to record programs video pro …"  Read Full Review »

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May 11 2009
Billy G. Noland
Troy, Texas
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Price: $119.99
 
 
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