Toshiba Gears Up For A DVD Holiday With A New High-Performance Model And Free DVD Rentals

2-Dec-02

In an exclusive promotion with Hollywood Video, Toshiba is giving away ten free DVD rentals with the purchase of any Toshiba-branded DVD player between November 15 and December 31, 2002. Consumers can choose from Toshiba's range of DVD players covering key price ranges and feature sets, including the industry's first DVD recorder with an 80 GB built-in hard disk drive (RD-X2), and the industry's only portable DVD-Video/Audio player with progressive scan output, featuring an 8.9-inch high-resolution LCD display (SD-P2000).Toshiba has also introduced the newest member of the DVD family, the SD-1800. This new model features ColorStreamÆ component video outputs, as well as MP3 audio compatibility. In addition, the SD-1800 is compatible with DVD-R.""As a primary developer of DVD technology it is our responsibility to lead the industry with a full range of innovative players that push the envelope of the DVD format and give consumers more ways to enjoy the high-quality benefits of the DVD experience,"" said Jodi Sally, Director of Marketing for Toshiba Video Products. ""We have models to satisfy every consumer's DVD appetite, from the new SD-1800 entry-level player to the SD-P2000 portable to the RD-X2 DVD recorder. Toshiba is committed to meeting consumers every step of the way as they experience the advantages of DVD.""Toshiba offers on select models expanded front panel controls, WMA playback capability, Digital Photo Viewer technology, a Dialogue Expander, an on-screen Virtual Remote Control, and a Bookmarking function that permits carousel users to label nine favorite scenes on any loaded DVD for instant access.Toshiba's lineup of high-performance players includes five progressive scan-equipped models. These include the SD-4800 DVD-Video/Audio player, featuring a newly designed universal TV/DVD remote control, and the SD-3800. The five-disc carousel SD-3815, and Toshiba's portable DVD, the model SD-P2000, round out the range of progressive scan-equipped players. The RD-X2 is the industry's first DVD recorder with 80 GB hard disk recording capability and DVD-R/RAM compatibility. ColorStream component video outputs are featured with every Toshiba DVD model, and ColorStream ProÆ progressive scan technology is featured in five of the company's players (SD-4800, SD-3815, SD-3805, SD-3800, and SD-P2000).The Toshiba SD-3800 and SD-4800 progressive scan DVD players feature 8:8:8 oversampling of interlaced color signals.Further enhancing image quality, many Toshiba DVD players feature Video Black Level Expansion circuitry. This capability allows viewers to set the reference black threshold cutoff to either Normal (7.5 IRE) or Enhanced (0 IRE).Toshiba's new model SD-1800 player is available with a suggested retail price of $149.99.For more information, visit www.tacp.com.

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