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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

Sony BDP-CX7000ES Blu-Ray DVD Player

Sony BDP-CX7000ES Blu-Ray Recorder

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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
The Sony BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Disc MegaChanger can store and play 400 Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs and CDs, allowing you to free up valuable shelf space and relocate all your discs to one... More
The Sony BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Disc MegaChanger can store and play 400 Blu-ray Disc movies, DVDs and CDs, allowing you to free up valuable shelf space and relocate all your discs to one convenient, easy-to-access location. 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 -
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • BD-RE • DVD-R DL • DVD+R DL • Blu-ray
Playable File Formats MP3 MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder / VCR Combo Blu-ray Recorder
Video Upconversion   - 720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV) • 576p • 480p • 480i • 576i
Video   
Video DAC   - 12 bit / 148.5 MHz
Video Output System NTSC -
Picture Control Contrast • Brightness • Saturation • Hue • Zoom -
Audio   
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only) Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Dialog Enhancer Yes -
Audio DAC   - 24 bit / 192 kHz
Connections   
Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1 IR (Infrared)
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV 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 Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Convenience   
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Simultaneous Record and Play • Playlist Playback -
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 -
Dubbing DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD -
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • HQ -
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 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 14.18 kg
Depth 13.1 in. 21.9 in.
Height 3.4 in. 9.5 in.
Width 17 in. 17 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Sony
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 5 Years
Miscellaneous   
Release Date October, 2004 -
Product ID 22403404 88099176
Product MPN   
MPN RDR-VX500 -
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder
Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Product Review Summary

3.1
Based on 17 user reviews
53% recommend this product
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Good For
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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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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Compact (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Difficult To Use (1)
Good For
  • Home Theater (1)
  • Movies (1)
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Consumer Reviews

Classyabby92
258

Great Blu Ray!!

byClassyabby92 Dec 25, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Simple Setup, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I love this Blu Ray recorder.It works great and does the job oh so well.I would most def recommend it to anyone. Read full review »

50

Perfect not only as a product, also as a way to waste some money.

bygmanuky1 Nov 25, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, Great Design, Excellent Picture Quality
Cons Difficult To Use
Recommended it? Yes

It is rare to find Blue ray recorder,This is expensive but the same time good Recorder/Player. I would not buy it, if i did not have HD tv, This will work perfect only with hd tv. Amazing Item Read full review »

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