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Sony DVP-NS999ES

Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD Player

Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

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Product Description
The new DVP-NS999ES player offers a variety of advanced technical features available from the leader in innovative home entertainment. Technical advancements include Precision Cinema... More
The new DVP-NS999ES player offers a variety of advanced technical features available from the leader in innovative home entertainment. Technical advancements include Precision Cinema Progressive output and multi-channel SACD playback, as well as Pixel-by-Pixel Active I/P Conversion for sharp and detailed video projection, and Audio-Video Alignment to produce precise on-screen picture and sound synchronization. Less
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
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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 • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • SACD • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • HDCD DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats MP3 MP3
DVD Type   DVD Player DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Video   
Video DAC   14 bit / 108 MHz -
Video Output System NTSC NTSC
Picture Control - Contrast • Brightness • Saturation • Hue • Zoom
Audio   
Surround Sound   Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder • Built-In DTS Decoder Virtual Surround • 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
Front Panel - Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input
Outputs Composite x 2, S-Video x 2, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 2, Analog Surround x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1 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
Display Dimmer Yes Yes
Jog Dial Control   On Unit -
Parental Control   Yes Yes
Instant Skip / Replay Replay Skip / Replay
Remote Control   Universal Standard
OSD - Yes: English, French, Spanish
Resume Function 300 Bookmarks -
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 6.39 kg 5.71 kg
Depth 13.7 in. 13.1 in.
Height 4.4 in. 3.4 in.
Width 17 in. 17 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Sony
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027242611818 -
Release Date October, 2002 October, 2004
Product ID 20257176 22403404
Product MPN   
MPN DVPNS999ESSL RDR-VX500
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DVP-NS999ES
Sony DVP-NS999ES DVD Player
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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder
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Consumer Reviews

231

Sony's "Reference" Standard NON-Hybrid - Not Quite Up To Par...

bynick1326 Apr 9, 2003
28 Helpfuls 29 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Semi-Diverse playback capability, SACD allignment (almost)
Cons Many, both audio and video- please read review for meaningful feedback- No DVD-A
Recommended it? No

Before I let the title deter you from this unit, I want to be clear: Sony's DVP NS999ES is certainly the flagship player of the Sony line... Yet nevertheless, despite being a very capable unit, Sony once again has introduced a "new" product which it claims is the "standard" yet just does not... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.1
Based on 17 user reviews
53% recommend this product
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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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