Sony RDR-HX715 (160 GB) DVD Recorder
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Sony RDR-HX715 (160 GB) DVD Recorder

  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • TV Tuner: With TV Tuner
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW
  • Playable File Formats: MP3 JPEG
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder
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Sony RDR-HX715 (160 GB) DVD Recorder

The RDR-HX715 model also features a TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide making it easy to find and record programming without monthly fees. Other highlights include HQ+ High Bit Rate Recording Mode and D-Matrix Noise Reduction System for enhanced image quality, a Quick Response GUI and Fast Playback with Sound.

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4

Sony , you got this one right... but

byout4thecount Nov 26, 2005
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Pros Once you understand SonySpeak, it's easy to operate with good results.
Cons SonySpeak, TV Guide HUH?
Recommended it? Yes

A while back, I reviewed the Sony HX315 dvd recorder. It went back and for several hundred dollars more, the RDR HX715 came home with me.

Sony, that first dvd recorder was so bad, that I'll just give you the benefit of the doubt and say it was built after an 8 saki lunch during union... Read full review »

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I paid $625 for this?

byasdfpioj Sep 15, 2005
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Pros Picture quality is very good. Component input for regular TV. I could return it.
Cons Chapter marks, thumbnails DONT write to DVDs. Ridiculous! Bad editing features, confusing...
Recommended it? No

If there is one thing the Sony RDR-HX715 DVD Recorder doesn't to properly it is recording DVDs! I bought it this week and transferred about 10 DV tapes and VHS tapes to the hard drive. Picture looks really nice. I edited them, created chapters, looked great ready to burn to DVD. I must have wasted... Read full review »

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Two horrible experiences is the best I can say about this product.

byezkiel Jan 31, 2006
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Pros Fairly easy setup.
Cons Horrible product. Obviously not made to last. Gave me a new outlook on Sony.
Recommended it? No

I purchased on 12/24. This was my first recorder so I had nothing to compare. I tried several of the choices of quality to record, but all of them looked the same. It began to flicker between black screen and picture. Finally just a black screen with audio. I tried the chat customer service. Didn't... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN RDR-HX715

Key Features

Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
TV Tuner With TV Tuner
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW
Playable File Formats MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type DVD Recorder
Video Upconversion 720p (HDTV)

Audio

Surround Sound Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Audio DAC 24 bit / 96 kHz

Connections

Inputs iLINK DV Input
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input
Outputs iLINK DV Output

Convenience

Record And Play Features Chasing Playback • Simultaneous Record and Play
Parental Control Yes
Remote Control Multibrand
Instant Skip / Replay Replay
OSD Yes

Recorder

HDD Size 160 GB
Recording Capacity (SD) 21 Hrs. Minimum / 269 Hrs. Maximum
Recordable Media HDD • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW
Dubbing DVD to HDD, HDD to DVD, 24x DVD Recording Speed
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • SEP
Recording Formats VBR Supported
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Programmable Timer 8 Events within 30 Days

Dimensions

Weight 5.3 kg
Depth 13 in.
Height 3 in.
Width 17 in.

Other Features

Brand Sony

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 027242677333
Release Date September, 2005
Product ID 23480303

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