Toshiba’s SD-1600 further refines the stellar model for DVD quality pioneered with the company’s popular SD-3109 and SD-1200. Among the SD-1600’s standout features are composite-video, S-Video, and ColorStream component-video outputs; Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital outputs; 10-bit, 27 MHz video digital-to-analog converters; and high-resolution (24 bits, 96 kHz) digital-audio converters. ColorStream component-video connectors, located on most Toshiba DVD-video players and TVs, send an extremely high-quality signal from the DVD player to the TV. Typical NTSC artifacts–like video noise and dot crawl–are virtually eliminated in this connection method, resulting in a low-noise, high-detail picture with astounding color purity. For video purists, the SD-1600 also offers PLUGE, a feature granting the player the ability to pass below-black (or blacker-than-black) signals, which in turn lets you accurately set black levels on your monitor–critical in a home theater. This player is also DVD and CD Text compatible, so if you’re using a DVD Text- or CD Text-encoded disc, the player will display disc and song titles for your convenience. A convenient feature called parallel video output lets you connect your Toshiba DVD player via composite-, component-, and/or S-Video outputs and watch simultaneous images from each connected TV or monitor. This is ideal for multiroom applications.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long time owner
I have had the Toshiba SD-1600 for a few years now. We have never had any trouble playing dvd’s on it. I’m looking for another dvd player. (This one for my daughter.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid piece of equipment
I don’t know much about electronics, but I bought this machine over a year ago and it works great. I bought a television with component video on a friend’s recommendation (he…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for some, not for others
I’ve had this player for the better part of a year. Pros:Good picture qualityGreat fast forward speedSome nice featuresDecent priceCons:Will not play…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent when it works…
I’ve had this DVD player for about a year, and perhaps 3-4 months ago, it suddenly started showing letterboxed or pan-n-scan format video apparently at will, regardless of the…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very reliable DVD player.
This DVD player is very reliable, and very easy to use. It is perfect for me, and I love it. The audio and graphics are perfect for what I need.
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Exellent Product
I bought this for my boyfriend as a Christmas gift for Christmas 2000. Even though we are not the most technically minded people, setup and use have been a breeze!
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no frills, no problems
I’ve has this player for about a year now and haven’t had a single problem with it. Although this is my first DVD player and I have no frame of reference, it does fulfill my needs…
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BANG!!!! for your buck
With a bunch of online coupons, I managed to buy this player over a year ago. I don’t think you’ll find a better deal. This thing simply gets the job done.
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AWESOME DVD Player
Both my parents and my grandparents own this dvd player and they love it. My grandparents have had theirs for a year and my parents for 4 months.
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Withheld the test of time!
I am usually hesitant about rating optical laser equipment because one day they work fine and then the next day they’ll break on you.