Sony RDR-VX500

Sony RDR-VX500 Recorder Review

With the Sony RDR-VX500 you can make digital archives of your favorite VHS tapes and copy your homemade DVDs to share with friends and family on VHS. The Sony RDR-VX500 DVD recorder/VCR combo saves space while simplifying component hookups. Offering broad format flexibility through DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW versatility, the deck permits dubbing from VHS to DVD and from DVD to VHS (subject to Macrovision anti-piracy technology in the source media).

In addition, the recorder sports a handy i.Link digital-video interface so you can copy DV/Digital8 camcorder tapes directly to long-lasting recordable DVDs. Other features include progressive-scan output for DVD (480p) for high-quality video reproduction on high-definition and HD-ready TVs, JPEG digital image and MP3 music playback from CD-R/CD-RW, and VCR Plus+ programming for easy navigation and control. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

What Features Does the Sony RDR-VX500 Have?

• Disc capacity: 1

• Region playback: Compatible only with discs coded for Region 1 and for All Regions

• Progressive scan: Yes

• Memory card slot: No

• Playback formats: DVD-Video (NTSC), VCD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VHS videocassette, red book CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, JPEG image CD

• Recording formats: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VHS videocassette

• Dubbing: VHS to DVD, DVD to VHS

• Firmware upgradeable: No

• Aspect ratio control: Yes

• Dialog enhancer: No

• Integrated receiver: No

• Quick play: No

• Multi-angle viewing: Yes (with applicable discs)

• HDCD decoding: No

• Custom bookmarks: No

• Frame advance: Yes

• Still/freeze frame: Yes

• Forward/reverse play: Yes

• Karaoke: No

• Multilingual support: Yes (English, Spanish, French)

• Remote control: Yes

• Recording capability: Yes

• Advance recording: Yes

• Electronic program guide: VCR Plus+

• Reverse-frame step: Yes

• Slow motion: Yes

• VCR capability: Yes

• Audio outputs: 1 stereo analog (left/right), 2 digital (1 optical, 1 coaxial)

• Audio inputs: 2 stereo analog (left/right) RCA

• Video outputs: 3 (composite-, component-, and S-video)

• Video inputs: 1 i.Link (DV/D8), 2 composite-video, 1 RF

• Surround-sound output: Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel passthrough

• THX-certified: No

• Front-panel inputs: Yes

• Power input: AC 120V, 60 Hz

• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Conclusion

The Sony RDR-VX500 is the perfect combination for your home theatre. This DVD/VCR player has DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R recording compatibility and one button dubbing from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. With i.LINK Interface for DV/Digital8 Camcorders, Progressive Scan Technology Output for DVD at 480P and VCR Plus+ Timer Recording, the RDR-VX500 combines convenience and advance functionality for your viewing pleasure.

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7/10

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