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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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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...
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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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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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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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DVD-VR
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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 / VCR Combo
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Video Upconversion
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1080i (HDTV)
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Video Output System
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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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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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Virtual Surround
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Dolby Digital (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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Analog Audio 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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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 2, 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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One Touch Recording
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Cable / Satellite Receiver Control
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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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Standard
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OSD
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Yes: English, French, Spanish
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Yes
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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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DVD to VHS, VHS 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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SEP
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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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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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4
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Weight
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5.71 kg
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5.44 kg
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Depth
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13.1 in.
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13.1 in.
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Height
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3.4 in.
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3.25 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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18 Months
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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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43982140
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MPN
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RDR-VX500
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RDR-VX525
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Sony RDR-VX525 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
$449.98
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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
60% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
2884
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...
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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...
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