Toshiba DR570 DVD Recorder with Built in Tuner, Black
DVD Recorder with Built in Tuner
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I purchased this DVD recorder two weeks ago due to a need to replace an aging VCR that had provided many years of excellent service. Since I currently own a Toshiba DVD player and the VCR was a Toshiba,I decided to purchase the DR570, a newer version of the DR670 which was overwhelmingly positively reviewed.
The setup was extremely simple. The built in tuner has made recording easy and the picture quality is amazingly clear. I have not had any problems with the machine locking up or losing settings. I have played DVDs of both TV programs I have recorded as well as feature films. True, the remote does not feature a volume control– however, neither does my Toshiba DVD player purchased back when video rental stores switched from VHS to DVD.
My only complaint is that loading is a little slow, but all in all I am extremely delighted with my purchase.
I purchased 2 Toshiba DR570 DVD Recorder to replace by VHS. What a difference. I record on it daily because I hate watching tv with all the commercials, and I can watch the shows when I want. It is like watching a live broadcast with the bonus of fast forwarding through the commercials. At times, I have taken the disks out of the Toshiba and play them in a DVD player that is several years old. No Problems. I did set up the Toshiba to do automatic finalization of the disk when I finish recording after reading the review that some people have problems with playing back in older DVD players.
I do record on Memorex 4x DVD+RW. It says I can record on them 1,000 times. So far, no problems with re-recording on the same disk. I do have to remember to Format each time I want to tape over something – which you need to get use to after having only VHS. The Toshiba does tell you how much record time you have left. So if you have a problem when you record, I have found it is usually the “operator” or “me” setting the times.
So, Great Product. Yes, I would buy again!
I recently purchased the newer 570 model. It appears the DVD player/recorder are exactly the same as the older 560 model. It does record and play very well, and the tuner works great. The tuner is better than other models I’ve tried. My only disappointment is the remote control is of very poor design. The buttons are extremely small and the labeling on the buttons are barely readable. I probably would not buy this unit again due to the poor remote control design. Also, there is no volume adjustment on the remote. I’m looking for a new remote now.