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Sylvania DVC860E Progressive Scan DVD / VCR Combo , Silver



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Manufacturer: Sylvania


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Batteries Included: Yes
Batteries: 2
Brand: Sylvania
EAN: 0053818670644
Label: Sylvania
Manufacturer: Sylvania
Model: DVC860E

Features
Progressive-scan DVD video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
4-head hi-fi stereo VCR with front audio/video inputs for camcorder or gaming console
Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital output (for use with a compatible surround receiver)
DVD-Video, video mode DVD-R and DVD-RW, VHS tape, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 CD playback
19-micron heads for clear recording in EP mode, and self-cleaning tape heads

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Editorial Reviews:

Sylvania DVD / VCR combos save you both money and space. They offer high-end DVD video output, MP3 music playback from homemade CD-Rs, DVD-R/RW playback, and compatibility with VHS tapes.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 stereo speaker system, simulated surround sound, search speeds up to 100x, 10-point bookmarking, and parental lock.The Hi-Fi VCR's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play and clear still-frame images. Nineteen-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing. The VCR also offers a built-in calendar, advance programming, and auto head cleaning.Inputs and outputs include front and rear stereo audio/video and an RF input/output for the VCR, and, for the DVD player, component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs, as well as stereo analog and coaxial digital-audio outputs. Auto power off conserves energy and extends product life.Remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable are included.


User Comments about the Sylvania DVC860E Progressive Scan DVD / VCR Combo , Silver

On the other one, the DVD player stopped working after about 9 months. It's on the main television, so who is to say that my 3 year old didn't destroy it. I ordered two of these combo players, one for my main television and one for my bedroom. I'll never know.The picture quality is fine. While the DVD drawer is a bit on the flimsy side, it hasn't broken off. After one year, one is playing just fine. The process to go through to set the VCR to tape at a later time is quite cumbersome, however.



It arrived on Mothers Day in a timely manner. She was able to hook it up with ease. I orderd this product for my mother. I could easily track it for delivery.



I purchased one for a Christmas gift in early Dec., but because my sister was out of town, she did not plug it in until Jan.; it wouldn't eject the 1st tape put in. Since it was over a month since I purchased it, Amazon said I would have to utilize the warranty process. It is now April 29, 2005. I did, bringing it into a "factory authorized" repair store.It has been in there for 3, count 'em, three months, and the repair store says they still haven't received the necessary part.



I have concluded that today's Chinese-manufactured VCRs are all of questionable quality. You can have it setup the channels automatically once you figure out how to get to the appropriate menu selection, but it will not automatically adjust the time.


So my recommendation is to buy cheap, and when it breaks, throw it away. The biggest disappointment with this unit is that it does not automatically set itself up when plugged in.


I purchased this unit to replace a high-end VCR that quit working after 13 months (1 month out of warranty). My only other complaint thus far is that the clock is very difficult to see.


As a matter of fact, we have gone through five VCRs in the past five years. I now regret getting rid of my 1980's vintage Sylvania VCR that was still working after 15 years.


It's small, dim, and located where the plastic distorts the time unless you are looking at it straight on.


The dvd will play audio but outputs black on the rf output and video outputs. Funai's broken English tech support said I must be doing something wrong.


Unplugging the unit for hours didn't allow it to go back to it's original state. I had the EXACT same problem happen with two units.


I found a serious bug with this product and the foreign customer support from Funai was horrible. Bite me.Never again.The store I bought it from had six of them piled up behind the returns counter.


The problem is this: when changing the RF channel output, the dvd video will go to black. Once you make this channel change you can not revert back.


Returned it and got my money back.





 


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