The Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player is a quality DVD player and VCR recorder combo that offers great features at an affordable price. It features a sophisticated 192KHz/24-bit audio processor, progressive scan DVD playback capabilities, simultaneous DVD playback and VCR recording, one-touch recording, S-VHS Quasi Playback, and ColorStream Pro component output for high resolution DVD imagery.
Though it's an excellent DVD player, it can also be used as a CD or MP3 player. You could actually use it to share your favorite songs and photos with friends and family. In addition, it has built-in Dolby Digital/DTS decoders, offering breath-taking surround sound and sonic realism to complement your DVD movie soundtracks. If you want a unified, stylish, and easy-to-use multi-format DVD player and VCR combo unit, look no further than the Toshiba SD-V296.
Note! This unit does not have a TV tuner.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| DVD | |
|---|---|
| Region | 1 |
| Disc Playback Formats | DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, MP3, JPEG |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| HD Upconversion | No |
| Dolby Digital / DTS Compatibility | Yes |
| Slow Motion Playback | Yes |
| Frame-by-Frame Playback | No |
| VCR | |
|---|---|
| Format | VHS |
| Number of Heads | 4 |
| Record Speeds | SP/LP (VHS only) |
| Playback Speeds | SP/SLP (EP) |
| Repeat Playback | Yes |
| Slow Motion | No |
| Frame Advance | No |
| Audio Signal | Hi-fi stereo |
| VCR Plus | No |
| Commercial Advance | Yes |
| Program Timer Weeks/Events | Yes |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Slot | No |
| Tuner | No |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
AV - x1 Set (RCA) |
| Outputs |
S-Video - x1 (DVD Only) Composite A/V - x1 Set (RCA) Component Video - x1 Set (RCA) (DVD Only) Coaxial Audio - x1 (DVD Only) |
| Control Ports | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 16.9 x 3.6 x 9" (429 x 91 x 229mm) |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5kg) |
| Color | Black |
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A great product
I used this DVD/VCR combo to play DVD movies. It was quite easy to hook up to my TV. Performance was flawless, with excellent picture quality. The VCR component was also easy ...Read complete review
I used this DVD/VCR combo to play DVD movies. It was quite easy to hook up to my TV. Performance was flawless, with excellent picture quality. The VCR component was also easy to use and gave excellent picture quality. Remote worked without a hitch. I would buy this product again.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Remote not compatible with Toshiba TV.
As with the old VCR this replaces, simply pop in a tape and it turns itself on and plays tape. Great for my folks; but they were overwhelmed by all the buttons on the...Read complete review
As with the old VCR this replaces, simply pop in a tape and it turns itself on and plays tape. Great for my folks; but they were overwhelmed by all the buttons on the remote, too much, too confusing. Younger people will like all the bells and whistles, but why would young people want a Video Tape player? And you can't record, as there is no digital tuner. Better off with the old separate machines...
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Even though i placed an order before the Passover holiday, my item was shipped expeditiously so that I received it before Easter
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Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
We needed a DVD/VHS for all the old movies we have the Grandbabies love being able to watch the movies we have had for years!
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Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Great for small space uses. And people who can't give up their VHS. Good price, good product and B&H delivers quick and easy.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
A sleek, quiet item. Plays old tapes just fine. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but for the price you can't expect much. Overall, good value for doing what it's supposed to do.
Pros
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Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I purchased this product from B&H after searching for a DVD/VCR combo player and reading the reviews of other products. This Toshiba combo player is perfect for playing my old VCR tapes and my new and old DVD movies; my next step is to tape my favorite shows while I'm at work, and I'm sure this product will do that to my satisfication. The set up was quick and easy, and the picture is crystal clear. I would recommend this product to those of you who are on the fence about purchasing a DVD/VCR combo player.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I like this product because i am able to play some of the old VHS tapes in my collection as well as DVD's.
I find the product easy to use, which surprises me. But makes me happy. I recommend it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Order arrived in a timely manner and in good shape. We use it to watch older vhs tapes of our kids when they were growing up.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
So far no complaints, Excellent
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Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
[...]. Easy to set up and operate - even for us seniors. Remote control does everything. Very quiet VHS operation. (VHS has auto rewind - we eject the tape before it kicks in and use our own rewinder). Both VHS and DVD pictures are clean and crisp. We purchased this unit to replace our old VHS, and since it's a combo unit, removed our DVD player. We've had it for a month, have played both VHS tapes and DVDs on it and are very satisfied with it. We've purchased from B&H in the past [...]
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
RECORDS AND PLAYS BACK ON SLP as clear as original program
I wish I did not have to use 4 buttons to program Todays date every time all my old ones at least started with the current Date as start point
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
easy/easy
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
As with the old VCR this replaces, simply pop in a tape and it turns itself on and plays tape. Great for my folks; but they were overwhelmed by all the buttons on the remote, too much, too confusing. Younger people will like all the bells and whistles, but why would young people want a Video Tape player? And you can't record, as there is no digital tuner. Better off with the old separate machines...
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Works fine,and I might have given it more stars except for the distinct odor of an electronic part about to burn (the scent of roasting plastic). Trying to get response from Toshiba difficult. Have disconnected it before a fire starts.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
versatile ease
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I use this player for watching VHS tapes and DVDs at home. I use it no more than two to four hours a week, but so far I'm satisfied. The VHS player is remarkably quiet. The unit is easy set up and operated. At this point, I can't find any flaw with the unit.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Works fine, lasts a long time
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I used this DVD/VCR combo to play DVD movies. It was quite easy to hook up to my TV. Performance was flawless, with excellent picture quality. The VCR component was also easy to use and gave excellent picture quality. Remote worked without a hitch. I would buy this product again.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
We use 2 of these DVD/VCR players in our non-profit organization regularly for parenting classes! They have worked GREAT so far, and have definetely "done the job". Very user-friendly, and basic (just what we need). No complaints about it yet, other than wishing it was a bit smaller in size.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I bought this for my elderly uncle who likes to watch DVD's and VHS tapes. The setup was easy and that was the main reason that I bought this one. My uncle is very satisfied with this player and as long as he likes it, I give it the 4 stars.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
This is a very inexpensive high quality unit, I would buy it again no doubt
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
Cons
Best Uses
Most Liked Positive Review
A great product
I used this DVD/VCR combo to play DVD movies. It was quite easy to hook up to my TV. Performance was flawless, with excellent picture quality. The VCR component was also easy ...Read complete review
I used this DVD/VCR combo to play DVD movies. It was quite easy to hook up to my TV. Performance was flawless, with excellent picture quality. The VCR component was also easy to use and gave excellent picture quality. Remote worked without a hitch. I would buy this product again.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Remote not compatible with Toshiba TV.
As with the old VCR this replaces, simply pop in a tape and it turns itself on and plays tape. Great for my folks; but they were overwhelmed by all the buttons on the...Read complete review
As with the old VCR this replaces, simply pop in a tape and it turns itself on and plays tape. Great for my folks; but they were overwhelmed by all the buttons on the remote, too much, too confusing. Younger people will like all the bells and whistles, but why would young people want a Video Tape player? And you can't record, as there is no digital tuner. Better off with the old separate machines...
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 26 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Even though i placed an order before the Passover holiday, my item was shipped expeditiously so that I received it before Easter
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
We needed a DVD/VHS for all the old movies we have the Grandbabies love being able to watch the movies we have had for years!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Great for small space uses. And people who can't give up their VHS. Good price, good product and B&H delivers quick and easy.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
A sleek, quiet item. Plays old tapes just fine. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but for the price you can't expect much. Overall, good value for doing what it's supposed to do.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I purchased this product from B&H after searching for a DVD/VCR combo player and reading the reviews of other products. This Toshiba combo player is perfect for playing my old VCR tapes and my new and old DVD movies; my next step is to tape my favorite shows while I'm at work, and I'm sure this product will do that to my satisfication. The set up was quick and easy, and the picture is crystal clear. I would recommend this product to those of you who are on the fence about purchasing a DVD/VCR combo player.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I like this product because i am able to play some of the old VHS tapes in my collection as well as DVD's.
I find the product easy to use, which surprises me. But makes me happy. I recommend it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Order arrived in a timely manner and in good shape. We use it to watch older vhs tapes of our kids when they were growing up.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
So far no complaints, Excellent
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
[...]. Easy to set up and operate - even for us seniors. Remote control does everything. Very quiet VHS operation. (VHS has auto rewind - we eject the tape before it kicks in and use our own rewinder). Both VHS and DVD pictures are clean and crisp. We purchased this unit to replace our old VHS, and since it's a combo unit, removed our DVD player. We've had it for a month, have played both VHS tapes and DVDs on it and are very satisfied with it. We've purchased from B&H in the past [...]
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
RECORDS AND PLAYS BACK ON SLP as clear as original program
I wish I did not have to use 4 buttons to program Todays date every time all my old ones at least started with the current Date as start point
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
easy/easy
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
As with the old VCR this replaces, simply pop in a tape and it turns itself on and plays tape. Great for my folks; but they were overwhelmed by all the buttons on the remote, too much, too confusing. Younger people will like all the bells and whistles, but why would young people want a Video Tape player? And you can't record, as there is no digital tuner. Better off with the old separate machines...
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Works fine,and I might have given it more stars except for the distinct odor of an electronic part about to burn (the scent of roasting plastic). Trying to get response from Toshiba difficult. Have disconnected it before a fire starts.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
versatile ease
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I use this player for watching VHS tapes and DVDs at home. I use it no more than two to four hours a week, but so far I'm satisfied. The VHS player is remarkably quiet. The unit is easy set up and operated. At this point, I can't find any flaw with the unit.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
Works fine, lasts a long time
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I used this DVD/VCR combo to play DVD movies. It was quite easy to hook up to my TV. Performance was flawless, with excellent picture quality. The VCR component was also easy to use and gave excellent picture quality. Remote worked without a hitch. I would buy this product again.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
We use 2 of these DVD/VCR players in our non-profit organization regularly for parenting classes! They have worked GREAT so far, and have definetely "done the job". Very user-friendly, and basic (just what we need). No complaints about it yet, other than wishing it was a bit smaller in size.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
I bought this for my elderly uncle who likes to watch DVD's and VHS tapes. The setup was easy and that was the main reason that I bought this one. My uncle is very satisfied with this player and as long as he likes it, I give it the 4 stars.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Toshiba SD-V296 DVD/VCR Combo Player:
This is a very inexpensive high quality unit, I would buy it again no doubt