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Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder

Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

Sony BDP-S780 Blu-Ray DVD Player

Sony BDP-S780 3D Blu-Ray Player

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From $186.25  |  2 stores
Product Description
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
Get access to movies, TV episodes, videos, music and live sports events from Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, Pandora, and more. With the Sony BDP-S780 3D Blu-ray Disc Player, you can even video... More
Get access to movies, TV episodes, videos, music and live sports events from Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, Pandora, and more. With the Sony BDP-S780 3D Blu-ray Disc Player, you can even video chat with friends and family using Skype. Add an app to your iPhone or Android smartphone and turn it in a versatile remote with full QWERTY keyboard for simplified searching. The Sony BDP-S780 3D Blu-ray Disc Player is also HomeShare compatible which allows you to build a customized wireless music experience for your home. All you need is a Sony HomeShare Network speaker to get started, but you can add other HomeShare compatible devices to build the best system for you. Less
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Key Features   
Number of Discs   1 1
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
WiFi Connection   - Built-in WiFi
TV Tuner With TV Tuner -
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW DVD-R • DVD-RW • SACD • CD-R • CD-RW • Blu-ray 3D • BD-R
Playable File Formats MP3 JPEG • GIF • PNG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder / VCR Combo Blu-ray Player
Internet Content Support   - Apps
Video Upconversion   - 720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV)
Video   
Video DAC   - 12 bit / 148.5 MHz
Video Output System NTSC NTSC
Picture Control Contrast • Brightness • Saturation • Hue • Zoom -
Audio   
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only) Virtual Surround
Dialog Enhancer Yes -
Connections   
Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1 IR (Infrared) • USB
Front Panel 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, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Convenience   
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording • Simultaneous Record and Play • Playlist Playback -
Display Dimmer Yes -
Parental Control   Yes -
Instant Skip / Replay Skip / Replay -
Remote Control   Standard -
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish -
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 5.71 kg -
Depth 13.1 in. 7.8 in.
Height 3.4 in. 1.8 in.
Width 17 in. 17 in.
Other Features   
Brand Sony Sony
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 27242817722
Release Date October, 2004 -
Product ID 22403404 107439374
Product MPN   
MPN RDR-VX500 BDPS780
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder
Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Sony BDP-S780 Blu-Ray DVD Player
Sony BDP-S780 3D Blu-Ray Player
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Product Review Summary

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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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Consumer Reviews

scapp70
695

SONY BDP-S780 a 3D blu-ray player, yet with so much more

byscapp70 Oct 19, 2011
35 Helpfuls 36 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It’s the blu-ray player that is seemingly limitless
Cons some useless features; not always perfect 3D
Recommended it? Yes



Including the PS3, this is my fourth blu-ray player, which shows just how fast this technology is moving, especially compared to the previous format - DVD. Blu-ray is still such an exciting format now that they have added things like BD-Live, Bonusview, and now some more interaction via the... Read full review »

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