Sony RDRHX715 Recorder Review

The Sony RDRHX715 progressive scan DVD player/recorder will let you record your favorite TV programming from the built-in TV tuner or quickly and easily dub your camcorder's video footage to DVD
It also features a TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide, making it easy to find and record programming without monthly fees. Other highlights include Intelligent Scene Chaptering that provides easy scene search and editing by indexing chapters at transition points and D-Matrix Noise Reduction System, which uses a combination of three types of noise reduction technologies to deliver excellent recording and playback levels.
This 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. It 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 Fast Playback with Sound feature enables you to play video at fast forward speed with recognizable audio playback. It features a new slim-line chassis and quick-response graphic user interface (GUI) for easy operation and access to advanced functions.
The HDMI connection offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multi-channel digital audio transmissions and component video color spacing for true rendering of HD video.
What's in the Box?
Sony RDRHX715 DVD player/recorder, remote control, 2 batteries, antenna cable, AV cord, printed instructions
What Features Does the Sony RDRHX715 Have?
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 Sony RDRHX715 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
• Component Video Out: 1
• HDMI Out: 1
• Optical Audio Out: 1
• Coaxial Audio Digital Out: 1
• Firewire: 1
Conclusion
Remember when you wanted to record the Babylon-5 Marathon and you weren't sure you had enough videotape? Sony RDRHX715 DVD recorder is the perfect addition to your home-theatre as a combination DVD Recorder and Hard Drive for phenomenal flexibility for all your video recording needs.
Featuring a 160 GB hard disk drive, you can record and store up to 200 hours of your favorite TV shows. The RDR-HX715 also features his DVD recorder features DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R DVD recording compatibility, and up to 24 times High Speed Dubbing from Hard Disk Drive to DVD.
The timer recording feature takes the hassle out of recording your favorite TV programs through an easy on-screen program guide. The Sony RDRHX715 DVD recorder also provides seamless integration through its front panel i.LINK(R) interface for DV/Digital 8 Camcorders connection for easy tape to disc content transfer. HQ+, Optimum Bit Rate Recording on Hard Disk Drive for Superior Picture Quality Sony iLINK Interface for DV/Digital8 and IEEE1394 equipped Digital Camcorders HDMI On-screen TV Program Guide (EPG) -
Does not support satellite & terrestrial digital broadcasts Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Control Inputs and Outputs - Video Inputs - Component Video Input / Video Inputs - TV Input (RF Type) / Video Inputs - S-Video Input x 3 / Video Inputs - i.LINK(R) Input for DV/Digital8 or other comparably equipped Digital Camcorder / Audio Input - Audio L/R (RCA Type) x 3 / Video Outputs - TV Output (RF Type) / Video Outputs - S- Video Output x 2 / Video Outputs - Composite Video Output x 2 / Video Outputs - Component Video Output / Audio Output - Audio L/R (RCA Type) x 2 / Audio Output - Optical Digital Audio Output / Audio Output - Coaxial Digital Audio Output Note - DVD-RW mode only works with up to 2x certified discs. It will not accept 4x or higher
Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating
6/10
Sony RDRHX715 Recorder Review
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