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Do you watch HDTV? Want to record HDTV? The Toshiba Symbio 160HD4 HD Recorder is a simple solution to help you make that happen. Paired with a Toshiba integrated HDTV with IEEE1394 and TV Guide OnScreen, you can use simple One Touch Recording, pause and rewind live TV on a 160GB HDD. It's just that easy.
Customer Reviews:
Works with Sharp Aquos LC45GD7U TV set too........2007-08-31
Don't believe Toshiba's disclaimer, which misleadingly says "Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder model 160HD4 is compatible only with Toshiba Integrated HD television models 51H94, 57H94, 51HX94, 57HX94, 46HM94, 52HM94, 62HM94, 52HMX94, and 62HMX94." I am using my Toshiba Symbio 160HD4 with my Sharp Aquos LC45GD7U set which has TV Guide on Screen and i.Link support with DTCP copy protection so I can record all digital cable channels received including encrypted premium channels decoded using the CableCARD installed in my Sharp TV set by local cable company (Time Warner). The Toshiba 169HD4 works fine with my TV set, with full capability to record and play digital TV from both broadcast and all my cable channels including premium channels. Setup is trivial, plug it in and run the included firewire cable to the TV. The 160HD4 device has no controls of its own, not even a power switch. Scheduling recordings is done via the Sharp TV set's built in TV Guide on Screen (TVGOS), which receives program listings *free* from my local cable company (Time Warner). To playback, I use the Sharp TV remotes 'i.Link' button to popup a control window, select the recording to play, and push play. Easy.
The main drawbacks of using the 160HD4 with the Sharp Aquos LC45GD7U set that I have noticed are:
(1) TVGOS filenames for recordings are not assigned by the Sharp TV's TVGOS, so it can be hard to figure out which recording is which.
(2) Unlike the Toshiba TV sets, the Sharp's remote controller does not have dedicated buttons for controlling 160HD4, which means that one has to use the virtual buttons in the i.Link popup window on the Sharp TV set. Still, this is not much of a handicap, as the Sharp's popup virtual buttons seem easy to use.
Maybe 3.5...........2007-03-25
I purchased this along with my 62HMX95 about 6 months ago, when I first started using it I had a lot of issues with the audio not getting recorded, so much I called toshiba and got an RMA, needless to say the problem seems to have taken care of itself and unless the drive fills up, I dont have any problems with its operation at all which is to say, not much! It records and plays and thats about it, you can fast forward/reverse and jump a few minutes in either direction at a time and pause, but if you want to use your TV while recording, forget it. The lack of a tuner prohibits it. Also, Toshiba claims it will slow-forward/reverse, the unit i have doesn't!
I read a few of the reviews and one guy stated the only way to terminate a recording was to pull the plug, thats not the case, if the show is recording, simply press the record button on the remote and wait a few seconds for it to stop. I've only had to unplug the unit 3-4 times in the 6 months I've used it and that was related to filling up the drive and losing the audio...
Would I buy it again? If i could find another unit that could pull the TV Guide from the cable without an additional monthly fee, had the same simply one button recording, no... But since I haven't found one that meets my needs yet, i bought a 2nd off EBay!
For those of you curious, the drive is a standard 160G IDE drive, easy to replace. I haven't tried a larger drive yet but thats next on my list after the second unit arrives....
A great non-intrusive HD DVR solution.......2007-01-16
I bought this for use on my Mitsubishi 73727. The only thing this device doesn't do that's mentioned in the manual, when using it with the Mitsubishi set, is the live TV pause, playback, rewind, fast-forward functionality. A lot of people have marked this as a negative against this device on various forums; However this is not functionality that is EVER provided by the AVHD. It's something that has to be provided by the TV. It just so happens that the Toshiba's have this functionality built-in when plugging in an IEE1394 AV/C device.
So... from a functionality perspective, this device works exactly as it should. It's quiet, it goes into a sleep mode when not in use and wakes up very quickly when it needs to. Indicators on the front show power, recording status, and playback status.
This device HAS been discontinued though so you might have trouble finding somewhere that actually has it in stock. You might be better off looking on some sort of auction site ;)
...Oh, and yes. Contrary to the description and manual, it DOES work on non-Toshiba devices. At it's core, it's a 160Gb IEE1394 hard drive with an AV/C interface. It's 'DTVLink' logo compatible, and should work on most all TVs that support these standards.
Throw Away that VCR.......2006-02-05
Before purchasing this unit I read all of the reviews that were mostly rating this unit in the poor to average category. However, I was pleasantly surprised by its performance when I hooked the unit up. By the way, hooking it up is a snap, you simply plug the fire wire connection from the unit into the Toshiba TV.
The HD recordings this unit makes are absolutely indistinguishable from the original. To record a show you simply highlight the selection on Toshiba's integrated TV Guide system and hit the record button. It couldn't be simpler. You can even modify the automatic settings for starting the recording earlier and ending the recording later to ensure you record all of your football games. You can also set up the unit to record manually if you wish by entering the date, times, channels, etc.
For the most part, the Symbio does lock down most functions of the television while it is recording. However, because the newer Toshiba's have integrated digital and analog tuners you can watch channels on the tuner not being used by the Symbio. It's limited to channel changing via the "up channel" on the remote but at least you can use the TV to a limited extent while the Symbio is recording. The unit is also limited to recording from three inputs: Antenna 1 (analog or digital cable), Antenna 2 (analog or digital over the air), and Input 1 (composite video)
At the present price point ($200+), I feel that this unit is a steal, especially considering its ability to pause and rewind live tv similar to Tivo and its ability to record in HD and SD.
Next I plan to train my Golden Retriever to program my favorite shows for me. Could my wife be far behind?
If you have ever used Tivo or ReplayTV you will hate this product.......2006-01-02
Rather than repeat what others have already correctly observed I will just say that this product is a waste of money at any price. Proprietary connection only to a new Toshiba products with TV Guide capability? What were they thinking? Whoever greenlighted this product should be fired.
Every cable, satellite and consumer electronics company is bringing out their own DVR's and HDVR's and so far they all stink as bad as this product does. However, in the process they have utterly gutted the market for a competent HDVR product from proven sources like Tivo and/or ReplayTV. The cable and satellite companies have taken the position that Joe & Jane Sixpack won't know any better and are too cheap to buy a DVR anyway so quality doesn't matter. Toshiba and other consumer electronics companies have missed the target just as badly.
Don't bite if it doesn't have reasonable storage size, can't be used with any HDTV you own, hasn't got a full range of connection options (different HDTV's use different connections) and doesn't offer complete programming functionality. That means it should have the ability to do program searches for titles, keywords and actors and present a rational menu for use. Piggybacking on some other non-DVR related program guide should be your first warning.
After using both Tivo and ReplayTV for many years my opinion is that 40hrs is a minimum storage capacity, not the upper end. More is better. A lot better. A product with 15hrs storage will be full with one weekend of sports and a few one hour shows. That's pathetic. Yes, I know it takes storage of around 1GB/hr of high def video, but unless your viewing is very limited these 12-15hr products are a waste of money.
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The click-free, switch-free and button-free backup solution means a worry-free lifestyle knowing that all of your important digital memories, entertainment content and life documents have been protected and backed up on the Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive. Everything you need to backup your digital memories and important data is right in the box. The NTI Shadow software provides an easy-to-use interface to make your backups pain-free. Once parameters are set, the backup solution is click-free, switch-free and button free. If you need to search backup files, you simply push one button for Quick Restore to gain access to your data. The Toshiba USB 2.0 External Hard Drive fits easily within a laptop pouch, a knapsack or even a bookshelf. With a four-foot USB cable included, the drive can be plugged into just about any desktop or notebook with a USB port and used at home or at work. System Requirements - Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, CD-ROM Drive, USB 2.0 Port Approximate Unit Dimensions - 0.94 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 5.6 (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 1lbs 1oz
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The click-free, switch-free and button-free backup solution means a worry-free lifestyle knowing that all of your important digital memories, entertainment content and life documents have been protected and backed up on the Toshiba USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive. Everything you need to backup your digital memories and important data is right in the box. The NTI Shadow software provides an easy-to-use interface to make your backups pain-free. Once parameters are set, the backup solution is click-free, switch-free and button free. If you need to search backup files, you simply push one button for Quick Restore to gain access to your data. The Toshiba USB 2.0 External Hard Drive fits easily within a laptop pouch, a knapsack or even a bookshelf. With a four-foot USB cable included, the drive can be plugged into just about any desktop or notebook with a USB port and used at home or at work. System Requirements - Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later, CD-ROM Drive, USB 2.0 Port Approximate Unit Dimensions - 0.94 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 5.6 (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 1lbs 1oz
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Taking pictures is more than just pointing the camera and pressing a button. To get the kind of photos you really want, you'll need to learn a little bit about your camera. You can transition from taking snapshots to producing inspired images that you will cherish forever. It's not hard; these JumpStart Guides from MasterWorks will show you how. The following topics are covered on each DVD: The Features and Functions of Your Camera. Manual and Automatic White Balance. ISO Settings. Different Quality Settings. Reading and Using a Histogram. Basic Principles of Photography. Depth of Field. Aperture vs. Shutter Priority. Program Mode. Composition. Getting Sharp Images. Storing and Carrying Your Camera. Selecting and Using a Tripod. Lenses and Filters. Digital Media Options. Getting Your Photos into Your Computer. Tips and Tricks.
Freebies and Discounts: Each DVD includes money saving coupons and offers that enable you to get the most out of your camera
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Finally I can use my Camera.......2007-12-23
My husband bought me a Nikkon D200 for our anniversary. It is pretty much a pro camera for an amateur photographer so this has helped greatly and I am only on the second chapter! BRAVO!
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