Features:
- Double-azimuth 4-head hi-fi
- Universal TV/VCR remote control
- Digital audio tracking
- V3 pro drum with flying preamp
- High-speed rewind/fast-forward
Description:
The Toshiba M655 is an easy-to-use VCR that combines advanced features and superior performance at a reasonable price. It has a sleek, gray exterior that will fit into any home-entertainment system, but it is the interior design that makes this unit a winner. The M655 contains V3 pro-drum technology, which offers video-head architecture comparable to that used in professional broadcast equipment. The V3 combines the preamplifier with the video-head cylinder, which eliminates unnecessary wiring that can introduce "noise" into the audio and video. We noticed a sharp picture and clear audio in both recorded TV programs and prerecorded videocassette movies. We were impressed with the speedy but silent rewind and fast-forward; it took us about 90 seconds to rewind a two-hour tape to the beginning. The comfortable and ergonomically designed universal remote control is also a winner; you can program this device to control your TV set. The remote also contains an audio-control button that enables one-button access to various sound preference options, including mono, second audio program (SAP), and stereo reception. Although it was only a minor annoyance, we found the auto-setup process to be much slower on the M655 than on other units. We waited for about two minutes while the auto-scan feature scanned station by station to look for active channels. However, the M655 does have a simple on-screen menu system that uses clear icons to help users navigate through all of the available options. After setup, the VCR performed flawlessly. Pros:
- Great picture, hi-fi stereo sound quality
- Affordable price
- High-speed rewind and fast-forward (210x)
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