Sony RDRGX315

Sony RDRGX315 Recorder Review

With the Sony RDRGX315 record your favorite TV programming from the built-in TV tuner or quickly and easily dub your camcorder's video footage to DVD with RDRGX315 progressive scan DVD player/recorder. The RDRGX315 single-disc unit can record to both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs (for 8.5 GB of storage), and it can play CD-R/RW discs with MP3 audio files and JPEG image files. The Sony RDRGX315 provides front AV, S-Video, and i.Link (Firewire) connections, which enables you to quickly patch in a camcorder (either DV or Digital8 format).

The Sony RDRGX315 features a new slim-line chassis and quick-response graphic user interface (GUI) for easy operation and access to advanced functions. It features the following recording modes:

• HQ (High Quality): 60 minutes

• HSP: 90 minutes

• SP (Standard): 120 minutes

• LSP: 150 minutes

• LP: 180 minutes

• EP: 240 minutes

• SLP: 360 minutes

• SEP (Long Duration): 480 minutes

The RDRGX315 offers both Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and provides the following connections:

• Composite AV In (RCA): 2 (1 front)

• Composite AV Out (RCA): 2

• S-Video In: 2 (1 front)

• S-Video Out: 1

• Optical Audio Out: 1

• Coaxial Audio Digital Out: 1

• Firewire: 1

What's in the Box?

Sony RDRGX315 DVD player/recorder, remote control, 2 batteries, antenna cable, AV cord, printed instructions

What Features Does the Sony RDRGX315 Have?

• Disc capacity: 1

• Recording capability: Yes

• Built-in TV tuner: Yes

• TV Guide interactive program guide: No

• VCR capability: No

• Progressive scan: Yes

• Playback formats: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, dual layer DVD+R, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG

• Record formats: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, dual layer DVD+R

• Dialog enhancer: No

• Integrated amplifier: No

• Integrated receiver: No

• Front-panel operation: Yes

• Multi-angle viewing: Yes

• Chapter preview: Yes

• Custom bookmarks: Yes

• Frame advance: Yes

• Still/freeze frame: Yes

• Karaoke: No

• Multilingual support: Yes

• Parental controls: Yes

• Picture zoom: Yes

• Play exchange: No

• Random play: Yes

• Repeat play: Yes

• Resume play: Yes

• Slow motion: Yes

• Text display: Yes

• Audio outputs: Analog, digital optical, digital coaxial

• Headphone jack: No

• Video inputs: 2 composite (1 front), 2 S-Video (1 front), Firewire (i.Link)

• Video outputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video

• Surround-sound output or Virtual surround sound: Dolby Digital and DTS decoding

• THX-certified: No

• Item width: 17 inches

• Item height: 2.5 inches

• Item depth: 10.4 inches

• Warranty: 1 year

Conclusion

The Sony RDRGX315 DVD Recorder - Supplied Accessories: Instruction Manual / Audio/Video Cord (1) / 75 ohm Coaxial Cable / Remote Commander(R) Remote Control / 2 AA Batteries Record to DVD from your television and see the difference digital technology makes.

The Sony RDRGX315 features DVD+RW/-RW/-R/+R DVD Format Recording Compatibility, Precision Cinema Progressive 480P for Playback, and a User Friendly Graphic User Interface.

This model is also compatible for use with DVD+R/DL discs. These are dual-layer discs that store up to 8.5GB capacity, nearly twice that of standard DVD discs.

The Timer Recording feature and Adjustable Recording Times (60-360 Minutes) enable simple TV to DVD recording. Additional features include a Variable Bit Rate for Linear and Non-Linear Editing, a 192 kHz 24 Bit Digital to Analog Converter, a Dolby Digital and dts Optical/Coaxial Output, and TV Virtual Surround with 4 Surround Modes. Non-Linear Editing (DVD-RW VR Mode) Built-In NTSC Television Tuner Advanced SmoothScan(TM) and SmoothSlow Modes 480p Progressive-Scan compatible Sony USA 1 Year Parts 90 Days Labor Warranty

Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating

6/10

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