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Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Player | 
| Brand: Toshiba
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  99 reviews
Sales Rank: 49128
Media: Electronics
Compatibility: PC Parallel
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.3
Dimensions (in): 20.3 x 17.1 x 7.5
MPN: SD3109
Model: SD-3109
UPC: 022265410158
EAN: 0022265410158
ASIN: B00000JHWX
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| Features:
| • | Built-in Dolby Digital decoding with 5.1 output | | • | Dual-disc loading | | • | Dolby Digital and DTS output | | • | Decodes HDCD-encoded CDs | | • | Spatializer Virtual Surround Sound |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
The Toshiba SD-3109 combines extraordinary audio options with state-of-the-art digital video playback to give you an experience equal to--or better than--the cinema.p The Toshiba SD-3109 was easy to set up--it automatically detected our type of audio output (two-channel) and video format (4:3). Its rear video and audio connections were clearly labeled. The manual is easy to follow; lots of graphics make it simple to figure out how to connect in any possible configuration. Also, the front-panel button layout is simple, leaving more complicated functions to the full-featured, glow-in-the-dark remote.p The Toshiba SD-3109's most unique feature is its dual-disc loader, which lets you put in two DVDs for a double feature (or two audio CDs for a longer listening experience). The Toshiba SD-3109 let us program tracks and chapters from both discs, although it wouldn't allow us to randomize playback across discs. We were pleased, however, to be able to load one disc while the other one was playing.p The Toshiba SD-3109 offers traditional DVD features such as camera-angle selection, subtitling, and language preference, but it also has a good selection of more-advanced features. The Toshiba SD-3109 lets you zoom in (up to 3x on our test disc) and features reverse- and forward-play speeds of from 1/8x to 30x normal. The Toshiba SD-3109 also does a great job of finding specific sections on a disc--it even lets you locate scenes by their time into the disc.p The SD-3109's audio options impressed us; not only does this DVD player offer high-resolution digital-to-analog converters and a wide variety of audio-out selections (including linear PCM as well as DTS and Dolby Digital surround options), but it also lets you adjust the outputs to the center/surround speakers to mimic an ideally spaced home-theater system. Users with stereo-only playback will appreciate the Spatializer 3D sound-enhancement feature, which creates expansive surround-like audio using just two speakers.p In addition to playing audio CDs and digital video CDs, the Toshiba SD-3109's circuitry also lets you play High Definition Compatible Digital-encoded CDs, which increase the audio resolution from 16 to 20 bits for improved sound staging and greater dynamic range--improvements that carry over in a more limited way to the playback of standard CDs.p bPros:/bbr ulliHandy two-disc loader liExtensive audio options liWide range of fast-forward and reverse-play options liEasy-to-use remote liComponent video outputs /ul p bCons:/bbr ul liCan't randomize audio tracks across both loaded discs liNo headphone jack /ul
Amazon.com Product Description
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 Spatializer(r) N-2-2 virtual surround sound.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 94 more reviews...
 The DVD player that could. April 2, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had my 3109 for about 4 years now. It was my first purchased DVD player, and i've never regretted it. I think back then I paid on Ebay for new - $230 (including shipping). pI put in a lot of time watching DVDs, at least 6-8 hours a week. The setup menu is detailed and useful, the image has always been great through s-video, the sound has never let me down. The double-tray has proven useful over time. The zoom has always been fun. The multi-angle was cool for the two movies that had it (6-string Samuarai was one). I've had some noticeable pausing from time to time with double-layer DVDs, and recently it balked at playing a particular disk that it's played before. he recent upgrade of my TV has prompted me to get a replacement DVD player with a DVI port. Aside from that one DVD, I'm still playing movies whilst waiting for the replacement momitsu 880 to arrive.pIf you're considering getting this now, keep in mind:br1) no progressive-scanbr2) no DVD-R, DVD+RW, etc. format disksbr3) no MP3, though it does read CD-Rs with wav filespYou're probably better off buying an 80 dollar new Toshiba or Panny but if it's a hand-me-down the image and sound quality are excellent. I'll be retiring this player to the bedroom.
 Wow March 13, 2004
Jacques Fournier (Harpers Ferry, WV United States)
Well I always wanted to try HDCD and this unit was a very inexpensive way for me to do so. I have a pretty high end system and this player really lets through the warmth and low end extension of my HDCD discs. King Crimson In the Wake of Poseidon sounds better than almost anything I've heard recorded today. Tools last album Lateralus is phenomenal!!! I just wish I could get AC/DC re=mastered with HDCD. Hey, is may be simple but is still deserves good quality. They are the best hard rock band in the world you know. I also noted that my regular discs sound . I guess that could be attributed to the superior A/D converter. Not sure and really don't care. This player is able to make my discs sound almost as smooth as my LPs. The remote is too big and isn't very easy to use but the player is worth the money.
more then 5 years of use March 3, 2004
D. HUYNH (Houston, TX USA)
This was the dvd player of its time. To love this player means you can't compare it to anything of today's standards. I've purchased this player when the price was over 300 and dvd was just making a hit and now, after more then 5 years (lost count) i still love it. I must say that during those 5 years or so, it did everything that i wanted it to do. I watch a lot of movies and have monthly membership and so my movie viewing is over 500 movies i think. Anyway, it plays fine and the zoom feature is realy great. It resembles the EZ view that a lot of dvd players now have. The only thing that i remember about this player is that it didn't have a lot of formats that it can play. For movies all you are stuck with are dvds. NO VCD, no dvd-r nor dvd+r. All it does is play dvds and the cd sound is moderate. I've never used the HDcd option so i can't say for sure. pThis year, I'm starting to notice that it is starting to show its wear but that is ok because it has exceeded my expectations already. I would say that it gives error messages 1 out of every 10 movies that I load up and it seems to get worst each month. The dual tray isn't used anymore because it has too many moving parts. Most new players gives you 1 or 5 trays but nothing in between. Even I knew from the start that the trays were problematic since it sometimes doen'st switch to other dvds but i never knew if that was the player or the dvd itself. pThis year, it has been pushed back from the living room to just a sleeping room due to other players with better format and options. Still, it's a good player but i think you will find multiple formats of dvd-r and dvd+r better in the newer players for a few more bucks. It will be better for the far future.
Great Performance July 13, 2002
I've owned my SD-3109 since 1999, and it has worked perfectly. I've NEVER had a problem. The quality is great; I'm glad I made the investment.pI like being able to put 2 discs in at a time. Also, it plays HDCD CD's for better sound and performance.pI'm very pleased with my Toshiba!
 3 years and out July 7, 2002
mark lindner (Richfield, Wisconsin)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I feel fortunate after reading some of the other owners misfortunes with their 3109's. At least mine gave me 2 good years of service before it started having problems with freezing up every other time I used it.pNow that it just hit the 3 year mark I finally have a serious problem... It ate a dvd and the tray refused to open. I took it apart and pulled the dvd out but it still will not open the tray door. I can see the internal tray sliding with the cover off but I don't have a clue how to fix it.pI definetly won't take it in for service since I will probably pay more for repairing it than a newer higher quality unit will cost.pIt did have some great features, the zoom was a great feature especially with the letterbox movies. The slow play was also a great feature. If I had to do it all over again I would not have purchased the dual tray system. It was a headache with more moving parts that eventually broke down in 2-3 years forcing a costly repair or a purchase of a new player.pPlanned obsolence used to be the bread and butter of the automotive industry but it now appears the electronics industry, at least Toshiba, is capitalizing on this concept.pI think I'll try another brand this next time around, perhaps one that will last longer than 3 years and comes with a backlit remote, but I still want one with the zoom and slow play features....
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