Sylvania DVC860E Progressive Scan DVD - VCR Combo

Ultimate quality, ultimate convenience: from high-end progressive-scan video output for DVD programs to MP3 music playback from homemade CD-Rs, DVD-R/RW playback, and backward compatibility with your library of VHS tapes, Sylvania's DVC860E offers a wealth of audio/video features. The unit sports an easy-to-read fluorescent front-panel display, and your camcorder or gaming console plugs right into the unit's front panel for hassle-free connections.
Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DVC860E stands ready to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.
Other DVD features include Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital output (a coaxial connection, cable not included) for hookup with a compatible audio/video receiver and speaker system, simulated surround sound through any two speakers, 2x and 4x zoom, search speeds up to 100x, 10-point bookmarking, and parental lock Amazon.com Product Description

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 a built-in calendar, advance programming, and auto head cleaning.
Inputs and outputs include front and rear audio/video and an RF input for the VCR, 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. Auto power off conserves energy and extends product life.
What's in the Box
DVD/VCR, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, and warranty information.

Sylvania DVC860E Progressive Scan DVD - VCR Combo

Sylvania DVC860E Progressive Scan DVD - VCR Combo

Test Report

Sylvania DVC860E Progressive Scan DVD - VCR Combo

Watch out!, December 1, 2004 Reviewer: AMC - I purchased a Toshiba VCR/DVD combo but the DVD door was stuck. Word of caution.... if you don't test your electronic purchase before the 30 day return period you're stuck with it. It happened to me and now I am stuck with a broken VCR/DVD and Amazon will not replace the item or refund my money. You're better off purchasing at a 'brick and mortar' store.

Works great for the cost, November 21, 2004 Reviewer: stephanie (Chicago, IL) -I bought mine on sale for I think 75 dollars when they were running around 150. Mine works great. Sometimes it takes a few seconds to open the DVD player, but it always opens for me. I've never had my VCR eat a tape either. The great thing is that it plays MP3 songs too! Occasionally I will have a skip in a DVD or song, but I just take the disk out, put it back in, and everything is back to normal.

Can't beat the price!, November 20, 2004 Reviewer: movieman (california) - This unit was easy to set up and use and I get really good picture quality with it. I have had the unit for a couple months now and haven't experienced any problems. Definately a good buy

Disappointing, December 12, 2004
Reviewer: breyergal "breyergal" (Seattle) -
After putting up with separate DVD player and VCR taking up space in the entertainment center, we decided to replace them with this combo model. In all honesty, I wish I had stuck with the old machines.

The VCR on the unit began having trouble playing tapes within just a few weeks of purchase. In well under 6 months, it was eating tapes outright. So after getting rid of my original machines because they took up too much space, I ended up with a really big DVD player (with a less-than-impressive picture.)

I've since replaced this unit with a different brand. The new machine is much more reliable and has a clearer picture.


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