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Sony RDR-VX515

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 23 reviews all user reviews

Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: RDR-VX515

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Sony RDR-VX515

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Sony's RDR-VX515 VHS-DVD recorder combo scores big with its support for double-layer DVD+R discs but drops the ball with its so-so VHS-to-DVD dubbing quality.

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Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 23 reviews
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3.5 stars

16 out of 17 people found this review helpful

"Good Choice - Lots of Features"

by MikeRadio on August 22, 2005

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2.0 stars

7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

"Not nearly as good as advertised"

by rae1973 on November 30, 2005

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1.0 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Kool, but..."

by Standard on October 25, 2005

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5.0 stars

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"Its a workhorse. So far ,, so good."

by lainnepa on January 29, 2006

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1.5 stars

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"Disappointing"

by Jim in Maryland on January 7, 2006

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: RDR-VX515

General
Product Type DVD recorder
Width 16.9 in
Depth 13.1 in
Height 3.3 in
Enclosure Color Silver
System
Parental Lock Yes
DVD
Media Type DVD+R, CD, Video CD, CD-RW, DVD-RW, SVCD, CD-R, DVD+RW, DVD, DVD-R
Recordable Media DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R
Media Load Type Tray
Recording Mode SLP, LP, HQ, SEP, HSP, SP, EP, LSP
Electronic Program Guide VCR Plus+
Program Guide Features Timer Programming
DVD Repeat Modes Chapter, A-B repeat, All, Title
CD Playback Modes All disks repeat
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Supported Digital Audio Standards PCM, MP3
Audio System
Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
Surround Sound Effects TV Virtual Surround

DVD Features
Picture Zoom Yes
Resume Function Yes
Multi-Camera Angle Select Yes
Multi-Language Select Yes
Multi-Subtitle Select Yes
MP3 Compatible Yes
Remote Control
Type Universal remote control
Technology Infrared
Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - Front, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear
Power
Power Consumption Operational 40 Watt
Battery None

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