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Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder

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Product Description
Sony's RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder is an exciting product that takes advantage of recordable DVD (DVD-RW and DVD+RW) as well as write-once DVD-R discs. The unit is designed to function... More
Sony's RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder is an exciting product that takes advantage of recordable DVD (DVD-RW and DVD+RW) as well as write-once DVD-R discs. The unit is designed to function similarly to a VCR, but with far more capabilities and ease of use. The built-in NTSC TV tuner records programs with the simplicity of a conventional VCR and includes VCR Plus+. Channel information as well as time and date are stored automatically for each recording. Less
Sonys stand-alone DVD recorder, the RDR-GX315, features a new slim-line chassis and compatibility with +R double-layer DVD discs for longer recording time. The quick response graphic user... More
Sonys stand-alone DVD recorder, the RDR-GX315, features a new slim-line chassis and compatibility with +R double-layer DVD discs for longer recording time. The quick response graphic user interface allows for easy operation and access to advanced functions. The unit also features front panel i.LINK IEEE-1394 digital interface /Digital8 compatibility for easy personal camcorder content transfer. 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 • VCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats MP3 • WMA MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder DVD Recorder
Video   
Video Noise Reduction Block Noise Reduction -
Video DAC   12 bit / 108 MHz -
Video Output System NTSC NTSC
Picture Control - Black Level • Zoom
Audio   
Dynamic Range   103 dB (DVD) / 99 dB (Audio CD) -
Audio SNR   115 dB -
Surround Sound   Built-In Dolby Digital 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 2 • S-Video x 2 • Analog Audio x 2 • RF (TV) x 1 • iLINK DV Input 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 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF 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 One Touch Recording • Simultaneous Record and Play • Playlist Playback
Display Dimmer Yes Yes
Parental Control   Yes Yes
Instant Skip / Replay Skip / Replay -
Remote Control   Universal Multibrand
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish Yes: English, French, Spanish
Recorder   
Recordable Media DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • VR Supported
Recording Speeds - SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • SEP
DVD Recording Time - 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats - VBR Supported
Programmable Timer - Yes, 12 Events within 30 Days
Dimensions   
Weight 5.69 kg 2.89 kg
Depth 15 in. 10.35 in.
Height 3.5 in. 2.48 in.
Width 16.93 in. 16.93 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Sony
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 100000264719 027242677470
Release Date 17 June, 2003 2005
Product ID 20746488 24191348
Product MPN   
MPN RDR-GX7 RDR-GX315
 
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Product Review Summary

3.9
Based on 19 user reviews
63% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

58

Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder / Player

byorioles35 Nov 26, 2003
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Move your VHS tapes to DVD...permanently! Great instruction manual.
Cons Somewhat pricey, can be difficult to setup
Recommended it? Yes

Following my successful conversion of cassette tapes to CD-R TDK VeloCD CD-RW burner, my next project was to convert all my VHS tapes and camcorder tapes to DVD format. Any recordable tape will degrade over time and there's also the concern of a tape getting eaten by the player, ruining it... Read full review »

40

Great build quality and slick, tweakable menus.

byjedo1507r Feb 5, 2009
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Build quality<br>Appearance<br>IDE-based DVD recording...
Cons Alfa Romeo-esque charms ("sex appeal" with so-so...
Recommended it? No

I picked up the Sony RDR-GX7 at a local electronics retailer this past August for nearly $100, as this was old display stock that sat around since it was released, back in 2003.  No one bit on it for quite a while, so I did - they had several different recorders for the same price.

This was... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

2.3
Based on 11 user reviews
30% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

49

Setting the record straight.

byfelixderkater Mar 14, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Video quality.
Cons Aggressive copy protection.
Recommended it? Yes

After seeing so many complaints, I knew I had to post and set the record straight on this DVD recorder. I purchased this machine used about eight months ago, so I have a fair bit of experience with it. I have also used several other similar devices from Sony's competitors. All of the competitors'... Read full review »

1

Expensive for such a mixed bag

bynuju May 1, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Good output quality.
Cons Violates user's legitimate Fair Educational Use copyright entitlements
Recommended it? No

The titleing using the remote is a pain in the neck. The discs take nigh on to forever before they "load" for playback.

Quality, however is decent, although I learned the hard way you can't record on any DVD's except Sony DVD's, which is annoying as all-get-out.

Additionally the... Read full review »

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