M685 Toshiba

Toshiba's M685 is one of the most popular VCRs available because it has the key features demanded by avid home video enthusiasts. Hi-Fi stereo sound adds dramatic impact to your rental tapes while VCR Plus+ with C3 AE programming makes off-air recording effortless. Plus it's designed to work smoothly with cable boxes and DSS receivers. And XDS Auto Clock Set ensures your VCR never blinks "12:00" again. The M685 has two separate pairs of playback/record heads. The result is a high-quality picture during playback and recording plus clear, distortion-free images in slow motion and still modes. Toshiba completely redesigned the heart of the VCR - the head cylinder (or drum) -for the sharpest picture and clearest sound ever. The pre-amplifier is built directly into the head cylinder - just like in professional broadcast equipment - eliminating wiring that introduces "noise" into the audio and the video. The result is a remarkable improvement in picture and sound quality during playback and recording. Prerecorded movies come alive with Hi-Fi stereo sound. Tapes with Hi-Fi soundtracks have wider stereo separation and fidelity comparable to a compact disc. Toshiba VCRs let you Rewind and Fast Forward a T-120 cassette in about 100 seconds - one-third the usual time. Special microprocessors automatically gage tape tension, instantly adjusting for slack and tension for smooth, super fast action. For fast and easy connections, there's a second jack on the front of the cabinet. This "camcorder friendly" convenience feature is for those who want to edit (dub) their home movies onto VHS tape. Plus, Toshiba dual A/V terminals are Gold Plated to provide a better picture and sound quality while affording a high resistance to oxidation. With Toshiba VCRs, a coating of ions is applied to the Head Drum to give it a negative charge. This helps to repel the dirt that would normally adhere to typical Head Drums. Toshiba remote controls are the best in the industry, consistently winning rave reviews from critics. With an easy to handle, ergonomic design, it puts all the functions of your VCR at your fingertips. Toshiba's on-screen icons make it easier than ever to utilize all of the advanced convenience features built into your VCR. Just click on the symbols to make your choices. There are no arcane codes or numbers to remember or enter. No more missed endings of TV shows or important games. During preprogrammed recording, the VCR automatically switches to EP (long play) mode if you're running low on tape. The large read-out makes it easy to see your VCR status indicators from across the room, even in dim lighting.