Sony RDR-GXD455

Description: The Sony RDR GXD455 - DVD Recorder with TV Tuner is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is midpriced at around $235.

Pros: This DVD player is equipped with a progressive scanning feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.Capable of playing multiple types of recordable and rewritable discs, this unit can handle more types of media that most DVD players.Like most other DVD players, this unit features JPEG playback, which allows you to view digital photos (stored on a CD) on your television.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for watching movies and/ or listening to music.

Value: In general, this DVD player's features are in line with its price.

Suggestions: (1) For a comprehensive understanding of cable types, please see CNET's Connector Type Chart.(2) To enjoy the clearest picture, look for DVD players with either component video or HDMI cables.Check out this video on connector cables to learn more.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: RDR-GXD455

• General

• Product Type DVD recorder with TV tuner
• Width 16.9 in
• Depth 11.2 in
• Height 2.8 in
• Weight 7.1 lbs

• DVD

• Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, Video CD
• Recordable Media DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL
• Video D/A Converter 10bit / 54MHz
• Audio D/A Converter 16bit / 96kHz
• Recording Mode EP, HQ, LP, SP, ESP, HSP, LSP, SLP
• Program Guide Features Timer Programming
• Upscaling Yes ( Up to 1080i )
• Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner Type ATSC DTV / QAM
• Reception System NTSC

• DVD Features

• Parental Lock Yes
• TV Screen Saver Yes
• Additional Features On-screen display, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output

• Remote Control

• Type Remote control
• Technology Infrared

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - Front, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x RF input - Rear, 1 x RF output - Rear

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included Antenna cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 28 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790