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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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Step up to the BDP-S500 Blu-ray Disc player, featuring Full HD 1080p video plus Dolby(R) TrueHD and DTS(R) HD audio decoding.
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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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DVD-R
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DVD-RW
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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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BD-RE
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Blu-ray
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Playable File Formats
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MP3
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MP3
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JPEG
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DVD Type
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DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Blu-ray Player
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Video Upconversion
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720p (HDTV)
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1080i (HDTV)
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1080p (HDTV)
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Video Output System
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NTSC
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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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Hue
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Black Level
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White Balance
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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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Built-In DTS Decoder
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Dialog Enhancer
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Yes
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Audio DAC
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24 bit
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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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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
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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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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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Multibrand
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OSD
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Yes: English, French, Spanish
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| Recorder |
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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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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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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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5.71 kg
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4.79 kg
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Depth
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13.1 in.
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14.21 in.
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Height
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3.4 in.
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3.91 in.
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Width
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17 in.
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16.93 in.
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Brand
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Sony
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Sony
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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4905524444742
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Release Date
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October, 2004
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10 October, 2007
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Product ID
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22403404
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46159410
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MPN
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RDR-VX500
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BDPS500
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Sony BDP-S500 Blu-Ray Player
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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
50% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Great picture, great connections, easy to use(what DVD player isn't
Cons
Remote but all remotes seem awkward to me.
Recommended it?
Yes
Great Player- When I first played a blu-ray disc it was so clear I was amazed. The unit functions smoothly. There is a slight delay when opening the door to put in the disc and when you power on. I find this on many new items. But the few seconds is nothing- Hey slow down the world is not all fast...
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Pros
The casing looks cool.
Cons
Poor reliability, poor service from Sony.
Recommended it?
No
I bought this unit 2 months ago and have had problems with it. Although easy to use, the first unit I had had difficulty with dark still images; little white horizontal lines appeared. The unit was incredibly slow to respond to commands from the remote. It was returned to Sony and Sony performed a...
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