Sylvania DVC860D DVD/VCR Combo

Sylvania DVC860D DVD/VCR Combo Review

Sylvania DVC860D DVD/VCR Combo Feature

• 4-head hi-fi stereo VCR with front audio/video inputs for camcorder or gaming console
• Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital output (for use with a compatible surround receiver)
• DVD-Video, VHS tape, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 CD playback
• Quasi S-VHS playback, 19-micron heads for clear recording in EP mode, and self-cleaning tape heads
• Component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs accommodate most TVs

The DVC860D offers VHS recording and playback as well as the quality and convenience of DVD. From one compact device movies and music are available, including MP3s burned to CDs. A camcorder or gaming console plugs right into the unit's front panel for hassle-free connections. DVD features include Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital output, TruSurround simulated surround sound, 2x and 4x zoom, search speeds up to 60x, bookmarking, parental lock, and program and resume play.

The VCR's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, and the unit records and plays back stereo audio in hi-fi sound. Nineteen-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing in EP (extended-play) mode. The VCR also offers an auto-set 181-channel tuner, quasi S-VHS playback (plays but does not record S-VHS tapes), digital tracking, auto head cleaning, one year/seven-event programming, and index and time search.

Inputs and outputs include front and rear audio/video and an RF input for the VCR, combined DVD and VCR audio/video and RF outputs, and for the DVD player, component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs, as well as one each stereo analog and coaxial digital-audio outputs. FUNAI is the world's largest volume manufacturer of VHS videocassette recorders (VCRs), TV/VCR combination models and TV/DVD/VCR combination models, and is among the largest manufacturers of DVD players. FUNAI is a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier for numerous appliance, consumer electronic, computer and computer peripheral companies on a global basis.PRODUCT FEATURES:Plays DVD Audio, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD-R, Audio CD, CD-RW, CD-R, and CD MP-3 Files;On-Screen Display in English, French, and Spanish;Still-Frame, Slow Motion, and Frame Advance;Zoom (2x and 4x);Four-Step High Speed Search Scan (2x, 8x, 50x and 100x);Parental Lock;Screen-Saver;Auto Power Off;Video Aspect - 16:9 Wide, 4:3 Pan-Scan, 4:3 Letter Box;Virtual Surround;Dolby Digital / DTS Stream Output;4 Head Hi Fi MTS-SAP;181-Channel Auto-Set PLL MTS-SAP Frequency Synthesized Tuner;19 Micron Heads;Still-Frame and Slow Motion Play;Full Automatic Power-Play System;Three-Speed Playback (SP/LP/SLP) / Two-Speed Record (SP/SLP);Auto Head Cleaner;1-Year/8-Event Programmable Timer;30-Second Program and TV Channel Memory Back-Up System;Auto Repeat Play Capable;44-Key Remote Control.