Sony RDRVX515

Sony RDRVX515 Recorder Review

The Sony RDRVX515 allows you to record your favorite TV programming from the built-in TV tuner or quickly and easily dub your camcorder's video footage to DVD with the Sony RDRVX515 progressive scan DVD player/recorder.

This Sony RDRVX515 single-disc unit also includes an integrated VCR, enabling one-touch dubbing from VCR to DVD, or vice versa. It 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 Sony RDRVX515 features a new slim-line chassis and quick-response graphic user interface (GUI) for easy operation and access to advanced functions. The VCR features 4 19-micron stereo head, VCR Plus+ programming, and S-VHS playback. The DVD recorder 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 RDRVX515 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 RDRVX515 DVD player/recorder with integrated VCR, remote control, 2 batteries, antenna cable, AV cord, printed instructions

What Features Does the Sony RDRVX515 Have?

• Disc capacity: 1

• Recording capability: Yes

• Built-in TV tuner: Yes

• TV Guide interactive program guide: No

• VCR capability: Yes

• 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: 3.4 inches

• Item depth: 13.25 inches

• Warranty: 1 year

Conclusion

The Sony RDRVX515 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(R) IEEE1394 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. It'd also compatible with DVD+R-DualLayer Discs that hold 8.5GB, nearly twice the recording capability of standard DVD discs.

Direct One Touch Recording Using i.LINK(R) IEEE1394 Interface found on many digital camcorders for easy transfer DV/Digital 8 Camcorder Control for Editing via i.LINK(R) Interface Built In NTSC Television Tuner Parental Control over children's viewing habits including Child Lock for Locking the Disc Tray Dolby Digital and dts Decoding Compatible TV Virtual Surround - 3 Surround Modes Remote Commander Remote Control with Multi-Brand TV Control

Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating

6/10

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