A 10-bit, high-sampling 54 MHz video digital-to-analog converter quickly and accurately reproduces video for high-quality pictures, abetted by Toshiba's top-of-the-line Super ColorStream Pro progressive-scan component-video output with Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown), not to mention the company's Super Anti-alias Filter and 8:8:8 processing. The player offers parallel video outputs (interlaced) for serving multiple rooms, and a distinguished 540 lines of horizontal resolution.

Likewise, a 24-bit, 192 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter runs at twice the frequency of conventional DVD player audio DACs to provide superior sound reproduction from DVD-Videos, DVD-Audio discs, and CDs. Optical and coaxial digital-audio outputs facilitate hookup with a surround receiver for either Dolby Digital or DTS decoding, while decoded Dolby Digital sound is also available through the 5.1-channel analog outputs required to appreciate the full resolution of decoded DVD-Audio programs.

Additional features include progressive-scan video, which displays non-interlaced video with compatible TVs for smoother pictures with reduced flicker. Toshiba's Spatializer N-2-2 Virtual Surround Sound system simulates a four-speaker surround system using only two.

The SD4700 offers plenty of playback options as well, including an onscreen menu, strobe display, preview, multiple angles, 4-power zoom, and four scan speeds (up to 100x playback).