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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder

Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder

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$427.61  |  1 store
Product Description
Consumers with large VHS collections can now make digital archives of their favorite content with Sony's new DVD Recorder/VCR combo, the RDR-VX500. Offering format flexibility with... More
Consumers with large VHS collections can now make digital archives of their favorite content with Sony's new DVD Recorder/VCR combo, the RDR-VX500. Offering format flexibility with DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R recording compatibility and easy bi-direction dubbing from VCR to DVD recorder, sharing and archiving memories and onto a digital format has never been more convenient. In addition, it allows for DV/Digital8 Camcorder tapes to transfer onto DVD discs via an i.LINK connection. Less
Califone's slim DVD-400 DVD Recorder provides recording choices in DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD+RW) and also has many useful features. The recording capacity depends on different quality... More
Califone's slim DVD-400 DVD Recorder provides recording choices in DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD+RW) and also has many useful features. The recording capacity depends on different quality modes. For example, record time is one hour for HQ mode and six hours in SLP mode. DVD-400 is also a player; in addition to DVD+R and DVD+RW, use it for DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, SVCD, VCD and CD-DA discs. This silver DVD recorder can also play MP3, JPEG files recorded on CD discs. For your convenience, DVD-400 has different input and output terminals including both optical and coaxial digital audio output terminals. Connect its component video output to a progressive scan compatible television for high-quality images. Less
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Key Features   
Number of Discs   1 1
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
TV Tuner With TV Tuner With TV Tuner
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD
Playable File Formats MP3 MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder / VCR Combo DVD Recorder
Video   
Video Output System NTSC PAL • NTSC
Picture Control Contrast • Brightness • Saturation • Hue • Zoom Zoom
Audio   
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only) Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder • Virtual Surround
Dialog Enhancer Yes -
Connections   
Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1 -
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 2, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1 -
Convenience   
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Simultaneous Record and Play • Playlist Playback One Touch Recording
Display Dimmer Yes -
Parental Control   Yes -
Instant Skip / Replay Skip / Replay -
Remote Control   Standard Standard
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish -
Recorder   
Recordable Media VHS Cassette • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • VR Supported DVD+R • DVD+RW
Dubbing DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD -
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • HQ SP • LP • EP • HQ
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 6 Hrs. Maximum 6 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats MPEG1 • VBR Supported -
Programmable Timer VCR Plus+, 12 Events within 30 Days -
VCR Video heads 4 -
Dimensions   
Weight 5.71 kg 3.99 kg
Depth 13.1 in. 12.3 in.
Height 3.4 in. 1.9 in.
Width 17 in. 16.9 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Califone International
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Release Date October, 2004 -
Product ID 22403404 26735680
Product MPN   
MPN RDR-VX500 DVD-400
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder
Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder
Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder
$427.61

Product Review Summary

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Based on 17 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

29

Sony screws up big time!

byrrogersweather Feb 11, 2005
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Made to accept multiple DVD formats; accepts CDs
Cons Poor quality; poor VHS pictures
Recommended it? No

I received the Sony RDR-VX500 Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder as a Christmas gift in December 2004. When I was given the gift, I was very impressed with the Sony name and all of the features that came along with it. Little did I know that I would be in for a rough ride!

When most... Read full review »

102

DVD/VCR Recorder Combo: good for all projects

byandrevm Nov 9, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, quality product
Cons Don't forget to finish DVDs to play elsewhere
Recommended it? Yes

I received the Sony RDR-VX500 VCR and DVD recorder as a Christmas gift back in 2005. Since then, I have recorded dozens of DVDs both from VHS tapes and from live programming with DirecTV.

This combo is very easy to set up, and the remote very intuitive. The only shortcoming I found is... Read full review »

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