Product Details

Sony RDR-VX555 Black DVD Recorder And VHS Combo Player, Model RDRVX555

Enhance your TV and movie watching with the high quality RDR-VX555 DVD recorder and VHS combo player. Intuitive graphical interface makes programming your recording easy. Seven VHS recording speeds let you record up to 8 hours per tape. Plus, enjoy the convenience of one-touch recording from disc to tape or the reverse. The DVD deck lets you experience high picture-quality playback from a wide variety of formats1, including DVD, VCD, VCR, VHS, SVHS, music CD and more. Progressive scan playback, HDMI� output and 720p/1080i upscaling from DVD/VCR deliver optimal picture quality. You can even control your DV and Digital8� camcorder for editing via the i.LINK� interface.

Key Features:

Line Input Recording
Connect to and record your programming from any set-top box or other A/V output-equipped video sources.
Set-Top Box Pass-Through
View TV programming from cable set-top box or satellite receiver even when the recorder is turned off.
2-Way One-Touch Dubbing
Transferring your recordings is easy - copy from VHS to DVD or reverse at the touch of a button.
Recording Hours on DVD3
1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(EP)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP)

Features:

4 Video Head Stereo VHS with 19 Micron Heads
Easy to Use Graphic User Interface
Parental Control
Child Lock for Locking the Disc Tray
DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R DL Recording and Playback1
DVD-Video/Video CD/SVCD/CD-DA (CD-R/-RW)1 Playback
MP3 on CD-R/-RW Playback1
VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback
Variable Bit Rate Recording (7 Speeds)
Progressive Scan Playback
Dolby� Digital and dts� Decoding Playback Compatible
Remote Commander� Remote Control with Multi-Brand TV Control2

Specifications:

Audio

Digital-to-Analog Converter: 32 Bit, 96 kHz

Convenience

Recording Modes: 8 [1H (HQ), 1.5H (HSP), 2H (SP), 2.5H (SLP), 3H (LP), 4H (EP), 6H (SLP), 8H (SEP)]

General

Disc Capacity: 1

Inputs and Outputs

Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s): 1 (Rear)
RCA Audio Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear)
S-Video Input(s): 1 (1 Front)
S-Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s): 2 (1Rear/1 Front)
Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Input(s): 1 (Rear)
RF Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear)
Optical Audio Output(s): 1 (Rear)
i.LINK� for DV/Digital8� Video Input(s): 1 (Front)
IR Blaster

Power

Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption (in Operation): 40W

Audio Features

CD Playback: Yes (CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW)

Convenience Features

On Screen Display: Yes

Video Features

DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes
DVD Playback: Yes
DVD+R DL Recording: Yes
DVD+R Recording: Yes
DVD+RW Recording: Yes
DVD-R Recording: Yes
DVD-RW Recording: Yes
Precision Cinema Progressive� Technology: Yes
SVCD Playback: Yes
VCD Playback: Yes
DVD+R DL Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes
DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes
Heads: Yes (Four heads, 19 Micron)
JPEG Playback: Yes
Tuner: No

Hardware

Remote Control: Yes

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 16-15/16"
Height: 3-1/4"
Depth: 13-1/16"

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 12 lbs 6 oz
Shipping: 15 lbs

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 90 days labor / 1 year parts

Footnote:

Playback may not be compatible with all discs, depending on recording conditions
Remote Commander� remote controls most major brands
DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible
Image quality may vary