Toshiba W403 4-Head Mono VCR

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Manufacturer: Toshiba

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Brand: Toshiba
EAN: 0022265331989
Label: Toshiba
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Model: W403
Warranty: 1 year warranty

Features
4-head VCR with monaural sound High-speed 180x rewind/fast-forward Digital auto tracking Auto setup with channel memory and auto clock set Preprogrammed universal remote control included

Accessories
Monster Cable J2 HFVCR RM-6 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR to TV or A/V Receiver Hook-Up Cable Kit (6 Feet)

Editorial Reviews:

Though home theater fans consider stereo playback a minimum requirement for VCRs, a four-head mono VCR like Toshiba's W403 can handle many basic functions, like recording from TV or playing back rented tapes. As a 4-head VCR, the W403 offers superior still frames and slow motion compared to what you get from a 2-head VCR. Like most VCRs, it also has auto tracking for a clearer picture. The W403 comes with a universal remote control that will also control most brands of televisions. It also includes convenience features like one-touch recording, auto clock set and auto power-off. If you've got the recording bug, you'll appreciate the 8-event/1-month timer. It also has a super-fast 180x fast forward/rewind.

User Comments about the Toshiba W403 4-Head Mono VCR

If you play linear sound in the EP mode back through a system you are going to hear increased noise over the recorded sound. This VCR only has linear capability. 19 micron recording heads give you a better picture in the SLP mode. On a HiFi VCR the signal-to-noise ratio between LP and SLP speeds in negligible and hardly noticeable to the ear.

You are going to hear a lot of tape hiss. Only HiFi VCRs have that capability. You should check that out for yourself. If you are going to be recording in the SP mode and playback the sound just through your TV that is not a big factor. On all HiFi VCRs the sound is excellent in any speed.

You will not notice the difference of the signal-to-noise ratio between HiFi and linear sound that much. If you do a lot of recording in the SLP mode the linear signal-to-noise ratio is terrible.

That's the bottom line. This unit has four video heads so you will get excellent results in the pause, still and frame advance features.

I am not sure if the recording heads are 19 micron on this unit. This VCR will not record in HiFi sound or play back tapes recorded in HiFi.

HiFi sound has an excellent signal-to-noise ratio and has a greater dynamic range than linear sound. This VCR will only play and record in monaural sound.

The linear track on this unit has no stereo capability. If sound is not a big factor for you, this is a good unit.