Toshiba: RD-XS53 DVD DVR recorder
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:48 pm
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Jim,
Confirmed. The unit does 720p/1080i upconversion as you need all in
one box (DVD recorder/player, DVR, and HD upconversion).
Check this detail in the press release I found on Toshiba's files of
May:
The highlight of the new recorder line-up is the RD-XS53 (October
2004, $699.99). This model features a 160GB hard disc drive, providing
over 275 hours of digital recording time. The unit allows users to
record and playback their favorite TV shows as well as compiling
personal movie libraries for archiving and preserving family videos.
The RD-XS53 is one of the first DVD recorder models to incorporate
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMIT) with upconversion
capability to 720p or 1080i. This single cable connection provides the
highest quality interface between a DVD player and a compatible HD
television, ensuring that all the signals remain in their pure digital
form. The RD-XS53 also provides users with an easy-to-navigate TV
Guide On ScreenT Interactive Program Guide. This simple to use guide
provides television programming information for up to 8 days.
They will not be alone, after CEDIA and CES we will see others with
these features, Samsung comes to mind as a precursor of upconversion.
Remember that you need a DVI or HDMI display to use this feature (on
compliant units).
Enjoy.
Best Regards,
Rodolfo La Maestra
Jim,
Confirmed. The unit does 720p/1080i upconversion as you need all in
one box (DVD recorder/player, DVR, and HD upconversion).
Check this detail in the press release I found on Toshiba's files of
May:
The highlight of the new recorder line-up is the RD-XS53 (October
2004, $699.99). This model features a 160GB hard disc drive, providing
over 275 hours of digital recording time. The unit allows users to
record and playback their favorite TV shows as well as compiling
personal movie libraries for archiving and preserving family videos.
The RD-XS53 is one of the first DVD recorder models to incorporate
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMIT) with upconversion
capability to 720p or 1080i. This single cable connection provides the
highest quality interface between a DVD player and a compatible HD
television, ensuring that all the signals remain in their pure digital
form. The RD-XS53 also provides users with an easy-to-navigate TV
Guide On ScreenT Interactive Program Guide. This simple to use guide
provides television programming information for up to 8 days.
They will not be alone, after CEDIA and CES we will see others with
these features, Samsung comes to mind as a precursor of upconversion.
Remember that you need a DVI or HDMI display to use this feature (on
compliant units).
Enjoy.
Best Regards,
Rodolfo La Maestra