Toshiba RD-XS32 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 80 GB Hard Drive | 
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| Brand: Toshiba
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 23082
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 17 x 3.3 x 10.5
MPN: RD-XS32
Model: RD-XS32
UPC: 022265411285
EAN: 0022265411285
ASIN: B0001W01JC
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| Features:
| • | Plays DVD, CD, VCD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA, and MP3 media | | • | Progressive-scan player that records over 100 hours on its 80 GB hard drive; FireWire camcorder interface | | • | Multiple front and rear S-video and composite inputs and outputs | | • | Dolby Digital and DTS compatible 3D virtual surround sound | | • | Measures 16.93 x 3.07 x 12.64 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Note: Toshiba RD-XS32 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 80 GB Hard Drive is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer Toshiba RD-XS34 Multi-Drive DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Drive Recording instead. The RD-XS32 DVD player/recorder from Toshiba combines a versatile video recorder and a high-end DVD player with a clear, realistic picture and warm, natural sound. The RD-XS32 is the perfect next-generation upgrade from your old VCR and a powerful addition to your home theater. The multidrive recorders on the RD-XS32 allow you to record onto an internal 80 GB hard disk drive (HDD), a DVD-R disc, or rerecordable DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs. The HDD holds up to 103 hours of programs, and you can rapidly dub shows from the HDD onto a DVD. A high-speed dub of a recording from the HDD onto a DVD-R disc can be completed 24 times faster than the length of the program. In other words, two hours of recording can move onto a disc in a matter of minutes. DVD-R copies of recordings made by the RD-XS32 will play on almost all DVD players and DVD-compatible computers. Toshiba's time-slip playback feature allows you to watch a program that is being recorded from the beginning while the rest of the show records. You can also use the time-slip feature to pause a live broadcast that you are recording, and then resume watching it from where you left it, whenever you want. Setting up a recording is simple. The RD-XS32 uses Gemstar's VCR Plus technology, which lets you select the programs you want to record by name, without worrying about setting the right time and channel. You can schedule up to 32 different shows with this timer recording feature. The programs that you have recorded are logged into an adjustable menu that displays the date, time, and channel that you recorded. You will also see a still-video image of the show you recorded in the menu. You can rename the listings and create chapters within the recordings that allow you to easily skip to your favorite scenes or to dub a cleaned-up copy of the show you've recorded onto DVD. The easy-to-use menu also features a live action window that lets you monitor the program you are currently recording or playing. In addition to high-quality recordings, you'll get the most out of your DVD library as well. The RD-XS32 utilizes Toshiba's ColorStream Pro progressive-scan video technology to yield vivid colors, clean resolution, and reduced onscreen distortion. The RD-XS32 uses digital cinema progressive scanning to reproduce your DVDs in theaterlike clarity. While the RD-XS32 is compatible with both analog and digital televisions, you will get the optimum effect by using the player with a high-definition-compatible television. In addition to playing a full range of DVDs, the RD-XS32 plays CDs and MP3 audio files, so you can enjoy your favorite music. You can also view digital JPEG photos from CDs created in your computer with the RD-XS32. The RD-XS32 features rear-panel composite audio and video inputs, and RCA inputs on the front panel to connect your camcorder for dubbing onto DVD. An additional digital IEEE1394 Firewire jack is included on the front panel for an instant connection with digital camcorders. The Firewire connection automatically synchs up with your camcorder and creates a customized onscreen menu for dubbing. What's in the Box
DVD recorder unit, remote control, owner's manual.
Product Description
80GB Hard Disc Drive (HDD) with up to 103 hours of digital record time Multi-Drive Recorders MPEG-2 digital video on either a DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW formatted discs Preset bit rates for the SP and LP Modes, and a Manual Setting with 38 user defined video quality options High-Speed Dubbing from HDD with DVD-RAM (12x max) and DVD-R (24x max) ColorStream Pro(R) Progressive Scan Component Video Outputs compatibleEasy Off-Air Recording with Advanced Timer Programming Functions Time Slip Recording/PlaybackTwo Line Inputs, Front A/V & IEEE1394DV Input, and RF InputDisc Playback CD-R/RW / VCD / DVD-R/RW / DVD-RAM Video D/A 10-Bit/54MHz Component Video Output ColorStream Pro Progressive Scan 3:2 Pulldown Digital Cinema Progressive Resolution 500+ Lines 181-Channel Tuner 3-D Y/C Comb Filter Dolby Digital/DTS Compatible WMA & MP3 Playback 3-D Virtual Surround Sound Time Zone Adjust VCR Plus+ C3 One-Touch Record Auto Title/Chapter/Thumbnail Creation On-Screen Keyboard, EASY NAVI Menu Remote Control Universal w/TV Controls Y/Pr/Pb / S-Video / RCA-Video / Optical / Coaxial / RF Outputs (rear panel) IR Blaster C3 IR Control for DBS and Cable boxes IEEE1394DV x 1 Front Dimension (WHD) 17x 3 x 12.6 Inches
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 On its way to becoming a cult item among video techies April 24, 2007
The Toshiba RD-XS32 does have its idiosyncrasies, and does require patience as it sometimes balks, but for all-round functions like chapter editing to combine parts of recordings, or to get rid of commercials or other unwanted material---it ROCKS! I've had mine for about a year and have burned hundreds of dvds of sports events, History and Discovery channel programs, Turner Classic Movies, you name it. Unlike Tivo (although it has a Tivo function as well), you can make multiple copies of dvds to share with family and friends. Editing and compiling your material to burn to disc is much faster and easier than using computer programs such as Nero (although I use the excellent Nero as well and am pleased with that). One tip: The dvds are formatted slightly differently from commercials dvds, so when you burn, make sure to set chapters of ten minutes or less, for easier navigation from the main menu. We have a Toshiba dvd player that plays them with all the functions of commercial dvds, but other dvd players may not "fast forward" more than 2X, and may not reverse. On the computer the dvds have every available control function, though, so your friends may prefer to play them using a laptop.
My husband will be on a remote Pacific island on a scientific project this summer---with no tv reception. I am burning dozens of discs of favorite programs for him to take.
These RD-XS32s are getting harder to find, so if you have an opportunity, grab one!
Toshiba RD-XS32 bought a little over 2 yrs back at Best Buy. January 5, 2007
This is a great machine once you get used to it. It does have some flaws - but the postives outweigh the negatives if you have a home entertainment system especially, big screen TV, etc. I bought this unit open box for half price at Best Buy a little over a couple of years back. like I said, it does have issues. I had to request a software upgrade about a year ago from Toshiba so it would be more compatible with a larger variety of recording mediums. It is still picky about what it records on, and you must obey what the manual says, otherwise there will be no recording. sometimes, when I am playing a commerically bought dvd it sticks,midway through the movie I am watching and says "check the disc, it may be damaged, or needs to be cleaned." lately this happens about 1-2 times a month. I have to go to a cheaper dvd player in the house, to watch the movie. so - a big problem here. The reasons I keep it are: high speed dubbing (even higher machines by Pioneer do not offer this feature), can cut out commercials on hard drive recorded content before dvd burning (can't do this on the Pioneer DVR 57H - which is way higher). Things I'd change if I could about it, would be that it would load a dvd faster, and accept a larger variety of recording speed discs, and that it wouldn't hang up in the middle of movies that I am watching. Otherwise, great machine if you like the features it offers for recording. I have considered sending it back to Toshiba to look at/repair, but will wait to see how it runs over the next few months. I've looked at other machines on the market now, and can't find anything that I'd consider is comparable in features I like to this one.
Excellent unit - a little confusing to operate April 1, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The on-disk editing and high speed dubbing to DVD are great features.
Video quality is super. I was concerned about the compatibility of the copied DVD with another DVD player. It plays with no problems on my standard DVD player and the video looks great.
My only complaint is that the remote control has several control buttons for editing menu, quick menu, easy navigate etc. I would prefer that they consolidate the features into fewer buttons so it's not so hard to remember which button to press for the option I want.
The unit has so many features, I should have realized I could not just start operating the remote control intuitively. The manual is somewhat helpful but it still takes patience and experimentation to learn how to operate the unit.
I mainly got the unit to be able to edit videos and remove commercials before copying to DVD. This unit still requires several steps to complete the full process, but overall is much easier and quicker than using a PC and editing software to do the edits and copies.
Toshiba has done a good job/price November 26, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pro I use this machine Hard drive as a surviellance recording, copy TV shows as well as copy VHS. This machine has been performing up to exceptation.
Cons. When I first received the recorder, I could not use the DVD recorder, I had to send the recorder back on my dime. Otherwise, I have had success for the price
Extremely Happy with this one April 14, 2005
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've had this RD-XS32 for almost 5-months now, and I'm still totally thrilled with this purchase. I'm a computer-geek, having ripped/edited video and DVD on a PC for a few years proved good background training for this unit (it basically feels like a PC, not a VCR). For newbies, this has all the same basic functions as a VCR. But, for people who want to do some serious video editing (chaptering and removing unwanted scenes) this thing rocks.
Downsides to this include a manual an inch-thick and a multi-function menu-system with a zillion options. Also, don't buy this if your TV doesn't have video-inputs (this only has coax throughput, there's no RF-modulator for channel 3/4). But, for those willing to learn, you can make this do some really cool things! I dropped-down my record quality for most-everything TV-related I record (1.4MB/s), and I had something like 85-hours of programs recorded on it before it started yelling at me (and the quality was fine). The "timeslip" chase playback is useful (play back while you're still recording), but the most-useful feature is recording one show while you play something you've already recorded from the content menu.
I am so thrilled with this unit (and, I don't know what others are talking about with the "black"-problem, I've made hundreds of DVD-R's off TV and my own Mini-DV camcorder, and had no problem... what they may be explaining is copy-protection of copywrited DVD-movies and they deserve to not see good copies), I'm about to buy another one for a different room!
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