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No more big hairdos blocking the screen. No more talking during love scenes. No more popcorn stuck to the bottom of your shoes. With the arrival of Digital Video Disc (DVD), you don't have to take another step into a movie theater again. Why bother when you have all the images and sounds of the cinema right at your fingertips? And since Toshiba helped lead the industry-wide alliance that created DVD, you know it has to be good.

Imagine a picture that's sharper than laser disc and twice as sharp as standard VHS. With such fantastic picture quality, even the Hunchback of Notre Dame can look gorgeous. Then there's the sound: state-of-the-art Dolby® Digital Surround Sound. Maybe you should start charging admission to your living room!

All Toshiba DVD Players come equipped with the following standard features:

  • Colorstream® Component Video Output
  • 10-Bit, 27 mHz Video D/A Converter
  • 24-Bit/96 kHz PCM Audio Compatibility
  • 25 Sector Picture Zoom
  • Time Search
  • Coaxial Digital Audio Output
  • Spatializer N-2-2ª Virtual Surround Sound
  • Dolby Digital® and DTS® Compatible Digital Output
  • Composite Video Output
  • S-Video Output
  • Parental Lock
  • Video Black Level Expansion
  • Icon Based On-Screen Displays
  • Bit-Rate Meter
  • Dynamic Range Control
  • Multi-Camera Angle Select
  • Multi-Language Select
  • Multi-Subtitle Select
  • Title Stop
  • Karaoke Vocal
  • Widescreen, Letterbox and Normal Picture Set-up
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SD-9000 DVD Video Player

This is Toshiba's top-of-the-line DVD player. It features an anti-resonant cabinet, superior D/A processors, and a wealth of convenience features.

 
 
The SD9000 includes all the Toshiba Standard features plus:
Features
  • Anti-resonant Chassis and Cabinet provides stability and freedom from jitter, and shields the player from magnetic flux.
  • Built-in Advanced Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel Processor delivers six channels of audio and eliminates the need for an outboard decoder.
  • Custom Pix allows custom color temperature settings for personal preference and correction. 

Audio Features

  • 24 Bit 96 kHz D/A Converter
  • Spatializer 

Video Features

  • 10 bit Advanced Video D/A Converter
  • Variable Zoom
  • Advanced Jitter Reduction

Outputs

  • Colorstream Component Video
  • S-Video Output
  • Optical Digital Audio Output
  • Coaxial Digital Audio Output
  • AC-3 Digital Audio Output
  • 2 Pair Audio/ Video Outputs

Additional Features

  • DTS Passthrough
  • Illuminated Remote Control
  • Jog/Shuttle on Remote

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SD-3109 DVD Video Player

Toshiba designed the new SD3109 to be a cornerstone of Audio/Video performance and versatility. An advanced 10 bit 27 MHz high resolution D/A converter delivers superior picture performance. The advanced picture performance of the SD3109 is complemented by a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, DTS capability and Spatializerª N-2-2 virtual surround sound.

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The SD3109 includes all the Toshiba Standard features plus:
  • Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs
  • DVD/CD/Video CD Playback
  • Built-in Dolby® Digital Decoding with 5.1 Channel Outputs
  • Dual Disc Twin-Tray Transport
  • HDCD® Decoding and Precision Filtering
  • Fluorescent Dimmer - 3 Modes
  • Fluorescent Remote
  • Remote Confirmation
  • Energy-Star Compatibility

Product details:

VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS

10-bit 27mHz D/A Converter

Every Toshiba DVD Player features a 10-bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC). This system - four times more effective than conventional methods - transforms 8-bit data to 10-bits, thus preventing critical signal loss and ensuring superb reproduction and fidelity of highly detailed images.

ColorStream® Component Video Outputs

Toshiba, the first to introduce the benefits of component video, equips every DVD player with ColorStream® Component Video Outputs. It is the ideal connection between a digital video source and an analog display device. When connected to one of more than 30 Toshiba component video equipped TV's, the ColorStream® connection delivers outstanding detail and resolution, unmatched color purity, and a reduction of moire and other NTSC artifacts.

Video Black Level Expansion and Pluge

This essential image enhancing feature brings expanded contrast and the deepest blacks ever to all of our DVD players. The Black cutoff level is preset at 7.5 IRE (normal mode), adjustable to 0 IRE (expanded) for wider grey scale contrast. In addition, every Toshiba DVD player is capable of reproducing "Blacker than Black" Pluge signals - critical for setting proper - picture brightness levels.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS

HDCD® Decoding and Precision Filtering

Toshiba DVD players outperform every CD player you've ever owned. With built-in HDCD® Decoding and a compatible HDCD® disc, audio resolution is extended to 20-bits. The result - a clean, dynamic and natural music presentation. Best of all, the built-in HDCD® precision filtering will also enhance the sound of your CD library .

Built-in Dolby® Digital Decoding with 5.1Ch. Outputs

For added flexibility and connectivity to your home theater audio system, selected players include the necessary compliment of analog audio outputs (six) to connect to your Dolby® Digital-Ready Receiver. User-controlled parameters included in the players allow you to customize the performance of your system to accommodate for speaker size, time management (delay) and bass management.

24 Bit/96kHz Audio Resolution

Experience the high resolution performance of 2-channel 24-bit/96kHz encoded DVD audio discs. Utilizing higher word lengths and sample rates, they create a richer and more nuanced audio performance with smoother, less digitized transitions. Your regular DVDs and CDs will sound their very best.

Spatializer N-2-2™ Virtual Surround Sound

Haven't made the investment in a Multi-Channel Surround Sound System yet? Relax - Spatializer N-2-2 patented 3-D digital signal processing enables you to enjoy the ambiance of a 5.1 channel encoded DVD from a two channel speaker system! You'll hear expansive wrap-around sound effects and a solid center channel image for stable, accurate dialogue reproduction - all from your stereo system or stereo television set - without incurring the "listener fatigue" that characterized earlier simulated surround sound systems.

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

New! Dual Disc Twin-Tray Transport

Break out the popcorn and sit back for a double feature experience just like at the movie theater. The new Dual-Disc system allows you to load two DVD discs into the player at the same time and play them in succession. Or you might want to enjoy a movie followed by a CD - and vice versa. The options are yours. Additionally, while one disc is playing you can remove or replace the other one without stopping. It's the ultimate in double feature convenience.

4-Power Picture Zoom

Zoom in for a closer look at your favorite subjects or analyze Hollywood special effects close up - all with a simple press of a button. This interactive feature lets you select those areas of the picture that interest you most and then magnify them by a power of 4. Enhanced digital processing of the zoomed video signal - another Toshiba first - permits a clear view during moving or freeze-frame playback.

Bit Rate Meter

With a Bit Rate Meter display, featured on all Toshiba DVD players, videophiles can monitor picture quality. A numeric readout corresponding to the scene provides you with sophisticated insight into how the movie was actually produced and encoded.

Icon-Based On-Screen Display

Intuitive and easy to navigate, colorful on-screen menus allow for easy operation. To control settings and features, simply highlight the desired function then use the cursor control to make your selection. With just the push of a button, you have quick and easy access to all of the features on your DVD player.

Fluorescent Dimmer

Selected models offer three brightness settings that let you dim the display to preserve the low light ambience of a home theater environment.

Parallel Audio/Video Outputs

Parallel Video Outputs that let you connect your Toshiba DVD player via Composite, S-Video or Component Video outputs and view simultaneous images from each connected monitor. This feature is ideal for multi-room applications. For added ease of connectivity all models feature Parallel Audio Output of analogue and digital audio signals.

Plays DVDs, Video CDs and CDs

For maximum convenience, the SD3109 can also play Video CDs and conventional Audio CDs.

REMOTES

Ergonomic Remote with Fluorescent Keypad

Toshiba has consistently won the praise of reviewers for superior and intuitive remote control design. This year is no exception. Ergonomically designed with critically placed fingertip controls make for quick and easy learning and operation. A convenient 4-way compass cursor pad at the center of the remote allows you simple navigation through even the most extensive DVD menu.

Remote Confirmation

Remote Confirmation, featured on selected models, lets you know that all systems are go. When you press a button on your remote control to activate a feature, the DVD player automatically responds with a soft "beep" to let you know that the command was received.

CONNECTIONS & OUTPUTS

ColorStream™ Component Video Output (Gold-Plated)
1-S-Video Output
1 Composite Video Output (Gold-Plated)
Coaxial Digital Audio Output
Optical Digital Audio Output
2 Pair Analog Audio Outputs (Gold-Plated)
Built-in Dolby Digital Decoder
(6 analog audio outputs)

 

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width: 16.93"
Height: 4.02"
Depth: 12.01"
Unit Weight: 7.72lbs.
Carton Dimensions:
Width: 20.67"
Height: 7.76"

Depth: 17.13"

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SD-2109 DVD Video Player

The inherent quality and flexibility of Toshiba's SD2109 sets it apart from the competition. As a developer of the DVD format, Toshiba consistently leads the industry in the introduction of technological breakthroughs and convenience features. The SD2109 DVD Video Player not only delivers superior video and audio performance, it has all the connections necessary for a growing home entertainment system including ColorStream® component video outputs as well as Dolby® Digital and DTS compatible digital surround sound outputs. The SD2109 is the foundation for a 21st Century Home Theater ... and it's available today.

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The SD2109 includes all the Toshiba Standard features plus:
  • Fluorescent Dimmer - 3 Modes
  • Basic Remote
  • Remote Confirmation
  • Energy-Star Compatibility

Product details:

VIDEO ENHANCEMENTS

10-bit 27mHz D/A Converter

Every Toshiba DVD Player features a 10-bit Digital to Analog Converter (DAC). This system - four times more effective than conventional methods - transforms 8-bit data to 10-bits, thus preventing critical signal loss and ensuring superb reproduction and fidelity of highly detailed images.

ColorStream® Component Video Outputs

Toshiba, the first to introduce the benefits of component video, equips every DVD player with ColorStream® Component Video Outputs. It is the ideal connection between a digital video source and an analog display device. When connected to one of more than 30 Toshiba component video equipped TV's, the ColorStream® connection delivers outstanding detail and resolution, unmatched color purity, and a reduction of moire and other NTSC artifacts.

Video Black Level Expansion and Pluge

This essential image enhancing feature brings expanded contrast and the deepest blacks ever to all of our DVD players. The Black cutoff level is preset at 7.5 IRE (normal mode), adjustable to 0 IRE (expanded) for wider grey scale contrast. In addition, every Toshiba DVD player is capable of reproducing "Blacker-than-Black" pluge signals - critical for setting proper - picture brightness levels.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS

Dolby® Digital (AC-3)® and DTS® Compatible Output

Connected to a compatible AC-3 receiver, Dolby® Digital creates a multi-channel audio experience and unsurpassed 3-dimensional audio performance reminiscent of the best theaters. And every Toshiba DVD player also features DTS® Digital Theater Systems compatibility. Toshiba DVD players can be connected to a DTS® compatible receiver/decoder via its digital audio outputs for playback of high resolution multichannel DTS®-encoded DVD movies and Compact Discs alike.

24 Bit/96kHz Audio Resolution

Experience the high resolution performance of 2-channel 24-bit/96kHz encoded DVD audio discs. Utilizing higher word lengths and sample rates, they create a richer and more nuanced audio performance with smoother, less digitized transitions. Your regular DVDs and CDs will sound their very best.

Spatializer N-2-2™ Virtual Surround Sound

Haven't made the investment in a Multi-Channel Surround Sound System yet? Relax - Spatializer N-2-2 patented 3-D digital signal processing enables you to enjoy the ambiance of a 5.1 channel encoded DVD from a two channel speaker system! You'll hear expansive wrap-around sound effects and a solid center channel image for stable, accurate dialogue reproduction - all from your stereo system or stereo television set - without incurring the "listener fatigue" that characterized earlier simulated surround sound systems.

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

4-Power Picture Zoom

Zoom in for a closer look at your favorite subjects or analyze Hollywood special effects close up - all with a simple press of a button. This interactive feature lets you select those areas of the picture that interest you most and then magnify them by a power of 4. Enhanced digital processing of the zoomed video signal another Toshiba first - permits a clear view during moving or freeze-frame playback.

Bit Rate Meter

With a Bit Rate Meter display, featured on all Toshiba DVD players, videophiles can monitor picture quality. A numeric readout corresponding to the scene provides you with sophisticated insight into how the movie was actually produced and encoded.

Icon-Based On-Screen Display

Intuitive and easy to navigate, colorful on-screen menus allow for easy operation. To control settings and features, simply highlight the desired function then use the cursor control to make your selection. With just the push of a button, you have quick and easy access to all of the features on your DVD player.

Fluorescent Dimmer

Selected models offer three brightness settings that let you dim the display to preserve the low light ambience of a home theater environment.

Parallel Audio/Video Outputs

Parallel Video Outputs that let you connect your Toshiba DVD player via Composite, S-Video or Component Video outputs and view simultaneous images from each connected monitor. This feature is ideal for multi-room applications. For added ease of connectivity all models feature Parallel Audio Output of analogue and digital audio signals.

Plays DVDs, Video CDs and CDs

For maximum convenience, the SD2109 can also play Video CDs and conventional Audio CDs.

REMOTES

Standard Remote Control

Toshiba has consistently won the praise of reviewers for superior and intuitive remote control design. This year is no exception. Ergonomically designed with critically placed fingertip controls make for quick and easy learning and operation. A convenient 4-way compass cursor pad at the center of the remote allows you simple navigation through even the most extensive DVD menu.

Remote Confirmation

Remote Confirmation, featured on selected models, lets you know that all systems are go. When you press a button on your remote control to activate a feature, the DVD player automatically responds with a soft "beep" to let you know that the command was received.

CONNECTIONS & OUTPUTS

ColorStream® Component Video Output
1-S-Video Output
1 Composite Video Output
Coaxial Digital Audio Output
1 Pair Analog Audio Outputs

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Width: 16.93"
Height: 3.19"
Depth: 12.01"
Unit Weight: 6.51lbs.
Carton Dimensions:
Width: 20.67"
Height: 6.97"
Depth: 17.13"

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VIDEO

SD3109

SD2109

Composite:

S-Video:

ColorStream® Component Video:

Video Black Level Expander:

DAC:

10 bit/ 27 mhz

10 bit/ 27 mhz

Picture Zoom:

Horizontal Resolution:

480 lines

480 lines

AUDIO

SD3109

SD2109

Audio DAC :

24 bit/ 96 PCM

24 bit/ 96 PCM

HDCD® Decoding and Filtering:

Coaxial Digital Output:

Receiver Power:

 

 

Receiver Selector:

DSP Modes:

 

 

Tuner:

 

Digital Audio Input:

 

 

Coaxial Digital Output:

Optical Digital Output:

Analog Output:

2pr

1pr

Dolby Digital® and DTS Compatible:

Built-In Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding:

Built-In Dolby® Digital 5.1 Ch Outputs:

 

Spatializer:

N-2-2™

N-2-2™

Headphone:

 

 

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

SD3109

SD2109

Fl. Dimmer

Bit Rate Meter Display:

Time Search:

Disc Playback:

DVD/CD/VCD

DVD/CD

Dual Disc Twin Tray System:

6 Disc Carousel Changer

Remote:

Fluorescent

Standard

DIMENSIONS

SD3109

SD2109

Player Height:

4.02"

3.19"

Player Widtht:

16.93"

16.93"

Player Depth:

12.01"

12.01"

Carton Height:

7.76"

6.97"

Carton Widtht:

20.67"

20.67"

Carton Depth:

17.13"

17.13"

Unit Weight:

7.72 lbs.

6.51 lbs.