Toshiba Bows Expanded Lineup Of Combination TV/VCR Models

5-Sep-00

Toshiba announced an expanded lineup of TV/VCR models, led by the 20-inch Model MV20FK3, a full-featured unit that features Toshiba's FSTÆ Pureô flat-screen picture tube.In addition to the new MV20FK3, Toshiba's lineup of TV/VCR products includes eight additional models, including two 19-inch units, four 13-inch models and two portable nine-inch AC/DC units. All Toshiba TV/VCR products offers a full range of user convenience features such as front audio/video inputs.""The demand for high-quality, high-value TV/VCR combinations has continued to grow steadily for the last several years,"" noted Gene Katayama, Vice President, Marketing and Business Planning, DVD/VCR/TCD. ""After careful research into consumer needs and retailer requirements, we've decided to go forward with a line that provides consumers with the widest possible range of choices in screen size, as well as the same improvements in image quality, such as our FST Pure flat-screen picture tube, that are featured in our regular line of direct-view sets. With our diverse, high-quality lineup, we're able to offer consumers the most choice and the most desirable combination products on the market.""Four of the Toshiba models, including the 20-inch MV20FK3, feature four-head Hi-Fi VCRs. A new on-screen programming system uses a menu of visual icons to provide point-and-click recording functionality. Additional features of the VCRs include automatic head cleaning and high-speed rewind and fast forward, as well as full-loading ""quick access"" transports.All Toshiba TV/VCR combinations are fully V-chip compatible.Category: TV