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Features: 6.0
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Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: RDR-VX500
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Product Summary
Sony RDR-VX500
price range: $399.99
This easy-to-use VCR/DVD combo recorder can dub to lots of recordable formats, but it does cost more than the competition.
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- Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 21 reviews
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30 out of 30 people found this review helpful
"Does An Outstanding Job of Copying Disks, but..."
by greymann19 on March 6, 2005
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17 out of 18 people found this review helpful
"Stay away from Sony DVD Recorders"
by casbo on April 25, 2005
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8 out of 9 people found this review helpful
on February 12, 2005
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Records DVD Great But........."
by kelbrit on June 10, 2005
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by Fat Freddies Cat on March 19, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: RDR-VX500
General
- Product Type DVD recorder
- Width 17 in
- Depth 13.1 in
- Height 3.4 in
- Weight 12.6 lbs
System
- A/V System Recommended Use Home
- Parental Lock Yes
- Features Progressive scanning (line doubling), Time base correction (TBC)
VCR
- Video Head Qty 4
- Device Type VCR
- Media Type VHS
- Features One-touch recording/playback
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-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R
- Media Load Type Tray
- Recording Mode SLP, LP, HSP, SP, EP
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
- Surround Sound Effects TV Virtual Surround
VCR Features
- S-VHS Playback Capable Yes
- Electronic Program Guide VideoPlus+
- Program Guide Features Timer Programming
- AutoClock Set Yes
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
- Coaxial Digital Output Yes
CD System
- Device Type None
DVD Features
- Picture Zoom Yes
- Video Noise Reduction Yes
- Resume Function Yes
- Multi-Camera Angle Select Yes
- Multi-Language Select Yes
- Multi-Subtitle Select Yes
- MP3 Compatible Yes
- DVD Additional Features Block noise reduction, Progressive scanning
TV System
- Tuner Qty 1
CD Recorder
- Device Type None
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, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 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
MD System
- Type None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Video / audio cable, Antenna cable
Power
- Type Internal
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
VCR 2nd
- Device Type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Device Type None
Recording Features
- Synchro Start Yes
Radio
- Device Type None
Clock & Alarm
- Clock Yes
- Timer Record
Battery
- Battery None
Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- 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
