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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...
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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
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This Protron DVD video recorder has a modern design to fit the modern environment. It records up to 6 hours of video and plays DVD/VCD/SVCD/Audio CD/MP3 discs.
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Number of Discs
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1
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1
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Progressive Scan
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With Progressive Scan
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With Progressive Scan
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TV Tuner
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With TV Tuner
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Playable Disk Types
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DVD Video
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DVD-R
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DVD-RW
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CD (Audio)
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CD-R
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CD-RW
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DVD Video
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VCD
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SVCD
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CD (Audio)
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Playable File Formats
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MP3
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MP3
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DVD Type
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DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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DVD Recorder
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Video Output System
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NTSC
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Picture Control
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Contrast
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Brightness
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Saturation
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Hue
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Zoom
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Surround Sound
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Virtual Surround
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Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
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DTS (Digital out only)
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Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder
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Dialog Enhancer
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Yes
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| Connections |
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Inputs
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Composite x 1
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Analog Audio x 1
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RF (TV) x 1
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Front Panel
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Composite Input
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S-Video Input
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Audio Input
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iLINK DV Input
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Outputs
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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
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Record And Play Features
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One Touch Recording
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Simultaneous Record and Play
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Playlist Playback
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Display Dimmer
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Yes
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Parental Control
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Yes
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Instant Skip / Replay
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Skip / Replay
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Remote Control
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Standard
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Standard
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OSD
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Yes: English, French, Spanish
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Recordable Media
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VHS Cassette
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DVD-R
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DVD+R
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DVD-RW
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DVD+RW
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VR Supported
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Dubbing
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DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD
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Recording Speeds
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SP
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LP
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EP
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SLP
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HSP
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HQ
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DVD Recording Time
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1 Hrs. Minimum / 6 Hrs. Maximum
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6 Hrs. Maximum
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Recording Formats
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MPEG1
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VBR Supported
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Programmable Timer
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VCR Plus+, 12 Events within 30 Days
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VCR Video heads
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4
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Weight
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5.71 kg
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Depth
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13.1 in.
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Height
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3.4 in.
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Width
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17 in.
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Brand
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Sony
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Protron
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Warranty
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1 Year
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UPC
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857967000709
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Release Date
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October, 2004
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Product ID
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22403404
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28204094
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MPN
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RDR-VX500
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PDDVR100
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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Protron PD-DVR100 DVD Recorder
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Product Review Summary
53% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
28% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
All that you pay for and a little more. Good feature set.
Cons
S-L-O-W. No HDMI.
Recommended it?
No
I have a rule when it comes to electronics. Buy the best. Before buying anything I read a lot, browse a lot, research everything and consider all of the major brands. So how come I've got a Protron PD-DVR100 sitting under my ridiculously overpriced TV? Well it's a long story.
We have a...
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Pros
cheap, feature rich, decent playback and recording.
Cons
questionable reliability, ugly interface, stolen design.
Recommended it?
No
During my usual casual browsing of HHGregg's web site I saw this model on sale for $69. This was just about a week after the latest DVD recorder I bought from Walmart - an RCA, which I kind of liked, but then I didn't, so just that I don't miss on something good I had to run to HHGregg and pick one...
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