Toshiba M675 VHS VCR
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- VCR Type: VHS
- Number of Video Heads: 4
- Audio: Hi-Fi Stereo
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Excellent VCR at a very reasonable price
Pros
4 Head, HiFi, VCR+ support, 2 sets of inputs, and more
Cons
VCR is not 6-head
Recommended it?
Yes
After recently moving out of the dormitories, I knew it was time get my first VCR. I check prices at local electronics shops, and not seeing anything special, went down to my nearby Costco to check out their selection. I had purchased a stereo 19" Toshiba television a year ago from Costco and was quite satisfied with both Costco and Toshiba. There it sat, a nice VCR by a reputable company for a good price. The Toshiba M665 (looks the same as the M675 picture, however there is no category for the M655) is a HiFi 4 head video cassete recorder which can be purchased in the range of 110-140$.
Features
I/O
The M665 has two sets of input selections (left audio/right audio/video) one in the front (for easy connections) and one in the back. It also has an RF in (for attena) and RF out, along with an output (lft ado/rgt/video). This makes for very easy system setup with a multitude of other options. For instance, in my system I have (all connected) a Nintendo 64, a Samsung DVD player, a Toshiba VCR (the M665) all going to my Toshiba television. They all work together, however sometimes it is a pain to figure out what channel the television needs to be on, whether the tv needs to be switched to tv/video or the vcr needs to be switched from tv/vcr or input 1/input 2.
The complications resulting from a strange setup are to be expected however, and the 2 inputs that the M-665 boasts is a plus, as I have not really seen this feature on many VCRs until recently.
Auto clock setup
Another great feature is the mysterious auto clock setup. You simply plug in the VCR and the time gets set. Don't ask me how it works, as the VCR can grab the time only by being plugged into a regular 120 volt outlet--but it does. And if the power gets tripped, or even goes off for a few hours, when it returns, the VCR displays the correct time again; as if by magic. (None of that 12:00 blinking that is oh-so irritating). It even supports Daylight Savings Time!
High speed rewinding
Also, the M-665 has a very fast rewind speed, and a typical 120 minute movie rental is finished in a minute at most. (Fast-forwarding isn't as fast, but it's still quick).
And MORE!
The M-665 also has VCR+ support, so it can record shows easily just by entering their VCR+ number. Also, the remote control that comes with the VCR supports most TV's too (it acts like a universal) and can be reconfigured for almost every TV in existence. (I was lucky and since my TV is also by Toshiba, I didn't need to reconfigure it). This VCR is HiFi (like most new VCRs) and has 4 heads (19 micron)
Conclusion
The Toshiba M-665 is one of the better VCRs out there. It is reliable, easy to use, and of a high quality. I have had no trouble with it the many months I've had it, and don't expect any in the years to come. It is also priced very well and can be found for under 150$ almost anywhere.
Features
I/O
The M665 has two sets of input selections (left audio/right audio/video) one in the front (for easy connections) and one in the back. It also has an RF in (for attena) and RF out, along with an output (lft ado/rgt/video). This makes for very easy system setup with a multitude of other options. For instance, in my system I have (all connected) a Nintendo 64, a Samsung DVD player, a Toshiba VCR (the M665) all going to my Toshiba television. They all work together, however sometimes it is a pain to figure out what channel the television needs to be on, whether the tv needs to be switched to tv/video or the vcr needs to be switched from tv/vcr or input 1/input 2.
The complications resulting from a strange setup are to be expected however, and the 2 inputs that the M-665 boasts is a plus, as I have not really seen this feature on many VCRs until recently.
Auto clock setup
Another great feature is the mysterious auto clock setup. You simply plug in the VCR and the time gets set. Don't ask me how it works, as the VCR can grab the time only by being plugged into a regular 120 volt outlet--but it does. And if the power gets tripped, or even goes off for a few hours, when it returns, the VCR displays the correct time again; as if by magic. (None of that 12:00 blinking that is oh-so irritating). It even supports Daylight Savings Time!
High speed rewinding
Also, the M-665 has a very fast rewind speed, and a typical 120 minute movie rental is finished in a minute at most. (Fast-forwarding isn't as fast, but it's still quick).
And MORE!
The M-665 also has VCR+ support, so it can record shows easily just by entering their VCR+ number. Also, the remote control that comes with the VCR supports most TV's too (it acts like a universal) and can be reconfigured for almost every TV in existence. (I was lucky and since my TV is also by Toshiba, I didn't need to reconfigure it). This VCR is HiFi (like most new VCRs) and has 4 heads (19 micron)
Conclusion
The Toshiba M-665 is one of the better VCRs out there. It is reliable, easy to use, and of a high quality. I have had no trouble with it the many months I've had it, and don't expect any in the years to come. It is also priced very well and can be found for under 150$ almost anywhere.
