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Sony RDR-GX315 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-GX315 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-VX525 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-VX525 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

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$449.98  |  1 store
Product Description
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
Enhance your TV and movie watching with the high quality RDR-VX525 DVD recorder and VHS combo player. Intuitive graphical interface makes programming your recording easy. Eight DVD recording... More
Enhance your TV and movie watching with the high quality RDR-VX525 DVD recorder and VHS combo player. Intuitive graphical interface makes programming your recording easy. Eight DVD recording speeds let you record up to 8 hours per disc. Plus, enjoy the convenience of one-touch recording from disc to tape or the reverse. The DVD deck lets you experience high picture-quality playback from a wide variety of formats, including DVD, VCD, VCR, VHS, SVHS, music CD and more. 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 • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • DVD-R DL • DVD+R DL • DVD-VR
Playable File Formats MP3 • JPEG MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Video Upconversion   - 1080i (HDTV)
Video   
Video Output System NTSC -
Picture Control Black Level • Zoom -
Audio   
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only) Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Dialog Enhancer Yes -
Audio DAC   - 16 bit / 96 kHz
Connections   
Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1 Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input 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 2, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Convenience   
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Simultaneous Record and Play • Playlist Playback One Touch Recording • Cable / Satellite Receiver Control
Display Dimmer Yes -
Parental Control   Yes Yes
Remote Control   Multibrand Standard
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish Yes
Recorder   
Recordable Media DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • VR Supported -
Dubbing - DVD to VHS, VHS to DVD
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • SEP SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • HQ • SEP
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats VBR Supported -
Programmable Timer Yes, 12 Events within 30 Days -
VCR Video heads - 4
Dimensions   
Weight 2.89 kg 5.44 kg
Depth 10.35 in. 13.1 in.
Height 2.48 in. 3.25 in.
Width 16.93 in. 17 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Sony
Warranty   
Warranty - 18 Months
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027242677470 -
Release Date 2005 -
Product ID 24191348 43982140
Product MPN   
MPN RDR-GX315 RDR-VX525
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony RDR-GX315 DVD Recorder
Sony RDR-GX315 DVD Recorder
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Sony RDR-VX525 DVD Recorder
Sony RDR-VX525 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
$449.98

Product Review Summary

2.3
Based on 11 user reviews
30% recommend this product
5 stars
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Cons
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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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Product Review Summary

2.6
Based on 5 user reviews
60% recommend this product
5 stars
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 star
2
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

popsrocks
2884

Sony RDR-VX525 DVD VHS Player/Recorder; This IS the one that YOU want!!

bypopsrocks Jan 6, 2008
33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The process of hook up was easy as is the dubbing.
Cons If I had to use the book as a guide I would have been lost.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife purchased the Sony RDR-VX525 DVD Recorder/VCR Player for me last week. I have set it up and I'm now using it. For some reason or other I'm not a natural when it comes to setting up wires from here to there. I was fortunate though, the Sony Quick Start Guide took my hand and brought me... Read full review »

1

DVD - VCR play works fine

bychasedc Jan 6, 2008
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple dubbing function.
Cons Some DVDs skip while playing, and always at the same spot. Not on the computer.
Recommended it? Yes

Recording older VCR moves that do not have the anti copy protection code on them, record fine. Before playing them on another DVD player or computer, the disk has to be finalized by the recording DVD player unit. A previous reviewer stated that the disks recorded by this play were not playable at... Read full review »

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