--- product_id: 1143323 title: "SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo, Progressive Scan Dolby Digital Remote Control, Black" brand: "toshiba" price: "β‚±107238" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Toshiba" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1143323-sd-v296-dvd-player-vcr-combo-progressive-scan-dolby-digital store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 108MHz/14-bit progressive scan video Multi-format DVD & VHS playback Dolby Digital & DTS 5.1 surround sound SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo, Progressive Scan Dolby Digital Remote Control, Black **Brand:** toshiba **Price:** β‚±107238 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Relive classics & stream modern vibes β€” all in one sleek player! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo, Progressive Scan Dolby Digital Remote Control, Black by toshiba - **How much does it cost?** β‚±107238 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1143323-sd-v296-dvd-player-vcr-combo-progressive-scan-dolby-digital) ## Best For - toshiba enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted toshiba brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **One-Touch VHS Recording:** Effortlessly capture live TV or cable shows with a single button press. - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse Design:** All-in-one entertainment without clutterβ€”perfect for stylish, space-conscious living. - β€’ **Cinematic Progressive Scan:** Experience crisp 480p video quality that elevates your movie nights. - β€’ **Immersive 3D Surround Sound:** Dolby Digital and DTS compatibility deliver theater-grade audio at home. - β€’ **Seamless Retro Meets Modern:** Enjoy your classic VHS collection alongside DVDs with one sleek combo unit. ## Overview The Toshiba SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo is a versatile entertainment hub that supports DVD, CD, VCD, and VHS formats. Featuring 108MHz/14-bit progressive scan video and 24-bit/192kHz audio D/A converters, it delivers enhanced picture and immersive Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 surround sound. With one-touch VHS recording and multi-language OSD, this compact black unit blends retro media with modern connectivity, ideal for professionals who value nostalgia without sacrificing quality or style. ## Description Fitting more entertainment value into less shelf space just got easier. With a DVD/VCR combo player, you get the connectivity and features without the clutter. One Touch Recording for the VCR provides a simple and convenient way to make a recording. Simply connect your DVD/VCR to your cable or satellite box and then to your monitor/TV and you are set to record a tape with the push of one button! 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Review: Great Basic DVD/VCR Combo - I've been giving this unit a shakedown before I wrote this review. My 5 stars are for what this unit is capable of, what it is not as advertised, and the cost. Toshiba is one of very few manufactures out there still making DVD/VCR Combo's and I'm glad for this. The manufacture date on the back of my unit was August 2012 so it was assembled quite recently as I write this. I have a large number of VHS titles that were never released on DVD or Blu-Ray so this type of product is still important to me. Hook-up is very straight forward. I'm not sure how typical my hook up scenerio is compared to others, but I had this unit hooked up to a quality 7.1 Home Theatre System that includes one powerhouse Pioneer Elite AV Receiver. I connected the three component Video out cables directly to my HDTV (for DVD), the Digital Audio Coaxial cable connected to my AV Receiver (for DVD), composite RCA cables audio/video out to my AV Receiver (for VHS), and connnected my COX cable box to the audio and video composite in jacks on the back of this unit for VHS recording. DVD video quality is excellent with 480p progressive scan. This unit is capable for bitstreaming both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1, another reason I give high marks. I watched an Enya music video compilation DVD with DTS and it was absolutely stunning, both video and the DTS 5.1 surround sound. As for VHS, the picture quality is certainly not going to be DVD quality but is watchable. For those who have an AV Receiver capable of Video analog upscaling, the improvement works. VHS HI FI audio is an almost forgotten technology in this digital age but the quality is still outstanding with analog Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. I'll sometimes swear it sounds better than it's Dolby Digital counterpart from some video sources. Recording to VHS tape is something I didn't intend to use this unit for, but the quality is about as can be expected. Since I've gotten used to watching true HD blu ray and SD DVD, VHS viewing is not half bad as long as the recording speed is kept to SP mode and not the slow EP. VHS playback simply will not look as good on an HDTV as it does on a analog TV. If you have the equipment for video processing (upscale to 720P, etc) that really improves the picture. Any recording in the EP mode will look like crap on any HD set. Negatives, I would say the remote could be layed out a little better but is still very functional. The VCR while playing tapes does have an audible noise up close, but if this unit is in a cabinet or reasonably far away I don't think it would be that noticable. I haven't experienced any breakdowns like other reviewers have reported on. As such, for what Toshiba offers with this product and the low price point to own, this unit is worth 5 stars to me. Others have dinged this machine for their own missunderstanding of what this unit will or will not do, like "no tuner" or ignorance of hookups (the manual is very clear about cable hook up "how to"). These are unfair. Review: Works perfect! - Works perfect. ## Features - Playable disc types: DVD-Video / DVD-R / DVD RW/ CD / CD-R / CD-RW / VCD - Video D/A Converter: 108MHz/14-Bit, Component Video Output: ColorStream Pro - Audio D/A Converter: 192KHz / 24-Bit - OSD Language: English / French / Spanish - Dolby Digital / DTS Compatible 3D Surround Sound ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001DZFYPW | | Analog Video Format | NTSC | | Audio Output Mode | Surround | | Best Sellers Rank | #38,673 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #45 in DVD Players | | Brand | TOSHIBA | | Built-In Media | 90-Day Labor / 1-Year Parts Warranty, A/V Cable (Rca), Remote Control, Toshiba Sd-V296 Dvd/Vcr Combo Player | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Television, Cable or Satellite Box | | Connectivity Technology | RCA | | Connector Type | RCA | | Controller Type | Remote Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,738 Reviews | | File Format | MP4 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00022265001844 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.17"L x 17.13"W x 3.7"H | | Item Weight | 5.94 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Toshiba | | Media Type | CD, DVD, VCD, VHS | | Mfr Part Number | SDV296 | | Model Name | SD-V296 | | Model Number | SDV296 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Recording | | Resolution | 1280Γ—720 | | Special Feature | Recording | | Supported Audio Format | Dolby Digital, DTS | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 | | UPC | 022265001844 069060193442 803982825353 777782035215 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Encoding | RM | | Video Output Resolution | 720p | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer's warranty | | Write Speed | fino a 16x | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Surround - **Brand:** TOSHIBA - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** RCA - **Connector Type:** RCA - **Item Weight:** 5.9 Pounds - **Media Type:** CD, DVD, VCD, VHS - **Model Name:** SD-V296 - **Resolution:** 1280Γ—720 - **Special Feature:** Recording ## Images ![SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo, Progressive Scan Dolby Digital Remote Control, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51adDIRHdWL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: what is ment by tunerless** A: There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content.We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function.It has been a very reliable unit for us. **Q: can i transfer vhs to dvd?** A: No you cannot transfer VHS to DVD with this player. **Q: Does this product handle DVD+RW** A: Yes it does. I have several of my videos on DVD+RW and viewing is very clear. **Q: Is it a recorder for both the VCR and DVD sides?** A: This is not a DVD Recorder. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Basic DVD/VCR Combo *by M***R on January 4, 2013* I've been giving this unit a shakedown before I wrote this review. My 5 stars are for what this unit is capable of, what it is not as advertised, and the cost. Toshiba is one of very few manufactures out there still making DVD/VCR Combo's and I'm glad for this. The manufacture date on the back of my unit was August 2012 so it was assembled quite recently as I write this. I have a large number of VHS titles that were never released on DVD or Blu-Ray so this type of product is still important to me. Hook-up is very straight forward. I'm not sure how typical my hook up scenerio is compared to others, but I had this unit hooked up to a quality 7.1 Home Theatre System that includes one powerhouse Pioneer Elite AV Receiver. I connected the three component Video out cables directly to my HDTV (for DVD), the Digital Audio Coaxial cable connected to my AV Receiver (for DVD), composite RCA cables audio/video out to my AV Receiver (for VHS), and connnected my COX cable box to the audio and video composite in jacks on the back of this unit for VHS recording. DVD video quality is excellent with 480p progressive scan. This unit is capable for bitstreaming both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1, another reason I give high marks. I watched an Enya music video compilation DVD with DTS and it was absolutely stunning, both video and the DTS 5.1 surround sound. As for VHS, the picture quality is certainly not going to be DVD quality but is watchable. For those who have an AV Receiver capable of Video analog upscaling, the improvement works. VHS HI FI audio is an almost forgotten technology in this digital age but the quality is still outstanding with analog Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. I'll sometimes swear it sounds better than it's Dolby Digital counterpart from some video sources. Recording to VHS tape is something I didn't intend to use this unit for, but the quality is about as can be expected. Since I've gotten used to watching true HD blu ray and SD DVD, VHS viewing is not half bad as long as the recording speed is kept to SP mode and not the slow EP. VHS playback simply will not look as good on an HDTV as it does on a analog TV. If you have the equipment for video processing (upscale to 720P, etc) that really improves the picture. Any recording in the EP mode will look like crap on any HD set. Negatives, I would say the remote could be layed out a little better but is still very functional. The VCR while playing tapes does have an audible noise up close, but if this unit is in a cabinet or reasonably far away I don't think it would be that noticable. I haven't experienced any breakdowns like other reviewers have reported on. As such, for what Toshiba offers with this product and the low price point to own, this unit is worth 5 stars to me. Others have dinged this machine for their own missunderstanding of what this unit will or will not do, like "no tuner" or ignorance of hookups (the manual is very clear about cable hook up "how to"). These are unfair. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfect! *by C***N on April 25, 2026* Works perfect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low Price, Good functionality, clunky remote, feels fragile *by G***K on March 18, 2013* If you need a VCR, you will be hard-pressed to find a stand-alone unit these days outside of The Goodwill. This Toshiba fills that need and gives you a no-frills DVD player at the same time. There is no tuner, so to record from your television, you will have to rely on the TV (or cable box) tuner. While there is no HDMI here, you can get an improved (480p) picture through component cabling (DVD only) and surround sound with the coxial audio cable. And the picture and sound are great. The VCR works as you would expect. It gives great functionality at a bargain price. My biggest beef is that the remote is very cluttered for a unit this basic. I find it hard to identify key buttons, especially when navigating DVD menus. So if you are thinking about this for some Luddite who doesn't like new technology, the remote may be a source of great frustration. And while I haven't experienced any problems with the unit, it feels very light. I expect it to break just looking at it. But I also don't expect to move it much, so I trust it will last until my last VHS tape is finally replaced. ## Frequently Bought Together - Toshiba SD-V296 DVD Player/VCR Combo, Progressive Scan Dolby Digital Remote Control, Black - Portta VHS to Digital Converter, Video to Digital Recorder with Remote, Compatible with VHS, VCR, DVR, DVD, Hi8, Mini DV Players, Camcorder, Gaming Consoles (VHS/Tapes/DVD Player Not Included) - Arsvita VHS/VCR Head Cleaner, Video Head Cleaning Kit for VHS/VCR Players, Dry --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1143323-sd-v296-dvd-player-vcr-combo-progressive-scan-dolby-digital](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1143323-sd-v296-dvd-player-vcr-combo-progressive-scan-dolby-digital) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*