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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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Record directly to DVD. Enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows over and over with the RDR-GXD455 DVD recorder with integrated HD tuner.
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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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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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VCD
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SVCD
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DVD-RAM
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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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DVD-R DL
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DVD+R DL
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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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DVD Recorder
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Video Upconversion
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-
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720p (HDTV)
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1080i (HDTV)
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Video DAC
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10 bit / 54 MHz
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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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Zoom
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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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DTS (Digital out only)
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Dialog Enhancer
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Yes
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Audio DAC
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16 bit / 96 kHz
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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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Composite x 1
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S-Video x 1
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Analog Audio x 2
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iLINK DV Input
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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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S-Video Input
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Audio 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 2, 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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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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Standard
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OSD
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Yes: English, French, Spanish
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Yes: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Finnish, Greek, Polish, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Croatian
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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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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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DVD-R DL
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DVD+R DL
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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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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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1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
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Recording Formats
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MPEG1
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VBR Supported
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-
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Programmable Timer
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VCR Plus+, 12 Events within 30 Days
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Yes, 12 Events within 30 Days
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VCR Video heads
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4
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Weight
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5.71 kg
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3.09 kg
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Depth
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13.1 in.
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11.19 in.
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Height
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3.4 in.
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2.75 in.
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Width
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17 in.
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17 in.
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| Other Features |
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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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UPC
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27242708822
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Release Date
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October, 2004
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Product ID
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22403404
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42117808
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MPN
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RDR-VX500
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RDR-GXD455
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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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