Introducing the Toshiba SD-V593 Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo, a versatile and compact device that brings together the best of both worlds—VHS and DVD playback. Measuring 17′ x 3.5′ x 9.8′ (WxHxD), this device fits seamlessly into your entertainment setup while offering an extensive range of features to enhance your viewing experience.

The Toshiba SD-V593 is designed to be your ultimate movie companion. It supports a variety of disc formats, including DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, and SVCD. This multi-format compatibility ensures that you can enjoy your entire movie library without the hassle of switching between devices. Additionally, the player can handle MP3 and WMA digital audio files, allowing you to enjoy music directly from burned discs.

Not only does this device excel at playing movies, but it also offers the capability to display JPEG photo slideshows. With the 9-in-2 memory card reader, you can easily view images from your digital camera directly on your TV screen. The card reader supports various formats, including Secure Digital (SD), Mini SD, MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick (Standard, Pro, Duo, Pro Duo), CompactFlash, and XD Picture cards.

For those who still enjoy VHS tapes, the VCR component of the Toshiba SD-V593 is equally impressive. Featuring advanced 19-micron heads, the VCR is designed to match the width of SP and EP azimuths, ensuring that it reads only the recorded signal on each track. This precision provides excellent playback quality, rivaling that of tapes recorded in SP mode. Furthermore, the VCR incorporates an Auto Clock Set function that automatically adjusts the clock display, freeing you from the frustration of blinking ’12:00′ on your device.

The VCR also offers various features, including SP and EP recording speeds, 8-event/1-year programming, and auto channel setup. This ensures that you can record your favorite shows with ease and convenience.

One of the standout features of the Toshiba SD-V593 is its Digital Cinema progressive scan technology. This function provides accurate and smooth film reproduction, enhancing your viewing experience. The player offers four fast scan options (2x, 4x, 8x, 20x) and multi-camera angle selection, giving you greater control over your viewing preferences. Additionally, the advanced digital/analog converter (DAC) ensures high-quality video and audio output.

Parents will appreciate the parental controls that allow for a customized viewing experience for children. The tri-lingual on-screen menus (English, French, Spanish) make navigation easy for users from diverse backgrounds.

The Toshiba SD-V593 also comes equipped with ColorStream Pro component video output, which allows the video signal to be transmitted to a component video-equipped TV. When connected to an HD-compatible set, the device virtually eliminates common NTSC artifacts, resulting in a low-noise, highly detailed picture with exceptional color purity.

For those seeking the best video quality, the HDMI connection offers video up-conversion to high-definition formats of 720p and 1080i. HDMI technology provides an uncompressed digital RGB connection, ensuring that video signals are transmitted without degradation. This delivers a clearer picture without flicker and optimizes the output resolution for the connected device.

In addition to its impressive features, the Toshiba SD-V593 comes with a comprehensive video and audio jack pack, including:

Included in the box are the DVD/VCR combo, a remote control (with batteries), an AV cable, and printed operating instructions, ensuring you have everything you need to get started right away.

In summary, the Toshiba SD-V593 Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo is a remarkable device that integrates classic VHS technology with modern DVD capabilities. Its compact design, extensive format support, and high-quality video output make it an excellent addition to any home entertainment system.