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Compare Sony RD-RVX511 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo to Sony RDR-VX555 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

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From $210  |  2 stores
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Product Description   
  Sony RDR-VX511 - DVD recorder/ VCR combo
For users who have a library of VHS tapes they’re looking to preserve on digital media, the Sony RDR-VX555 gives you a complete and easy to use suite of dubbing options for simple VHS to DVD... More
For users who have a library of VHS tapes they’re looking to preserve on digital media, the Sony RDR-VX555 gives you a complete and easy to use suite of dubbing options for simple VHS to DVD transfer. The RDR-VX555 is multi format DVD compatible meaning you can even use rewritable and dual layer discs for extended recordings. HDMI output lets you upscale your DVDs and VHS tapes to high definition resolutions. Connect a digital camcorder directly to the player using the i.LINK Interface for quick and easy transfer from miniDV to DVD. Less
Product MPN   
MPN RDR-VX511 RDR-VX555
Key Features   
DVD Type   What is "DVD Type"? DVD Recorder / VCR Combo DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Number of Discs   What is "Number of Discs"? 1 1
Progressive Scan   What is "Progressive Scan"? With Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • DVD+R DL
Playable File Formats MP3 • JPEG MP3 • JPEG
TV Tuner With TV Tuner Unknown
Video   
Video Output System NTSC Unknown
Picture Control Zoom Unknown
Audio   
Surround Sound   What is "Surround Sound"? Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only) Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   What is "Audio DAC"? Unknown 32 bit / 96 kHz
Connections   
Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1 Composite x 2 • S-Video x 2 • Analog Audio x 2 • RF (TV) x 1 • iLINK DV Input • IR (Infrared)
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 2, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1 Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, Analog Audio x 2, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input Unknown
Convenience   
Remote Control   What is "Remote Control"? Universal Standard
OSD Yes Unknown
Parental Control   What is "Parental Control"? Yes Yes
Resume Function 10 Bookmarks Unknown
Record and Play Fetaures One Touch Recording Unknown
Recorder   
Recordable Media VHS Cassette • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW VHS Cassette • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD+R DL
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • HQ • SEP SP • LP • EP • SLP • HSP • HQ • SEP
DVD Recording Time 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Dubbing DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD
Programmable Timer Yes, 12 Events within 30 Days Unknown
VCR Video heads 4 4
Dimensions   
Depth 13.25 in. 13.06 in.
Height 3.38 in. 3.25 in.
Width 17 in. 15.94 in.
Weight 10.8 lb. 12.38 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 30554280 41345596
 
Product Reviews
Sony RD-RVX511 DVD Recorder Image
Sony RD-RVX511 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Sony RDR-VX555 DVD Recorder Image
Sony RDR-VX555 DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
1.5/5 stars
2 reviews

Freezes/hangs on playback

by kcolivier , Feb 25, 2008
Pros: Not too hard for a geek to operate
Cons: Freezes or hangs during playback of about 10% of commercial DVDs I've tried
The Bottom Line: There are probably better DVD/VHS Recorder combos. I would not recommend buying this one.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I purchased the RDR-VX555 to replace my years old Sony VCR and planned to primarily copy some VHS to DVD as well as record programs from my DVR. It does these functions OK. However, I expected that this would also replace my older DVD Player (DVP...
Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  

Seemed like it would have been a good product but...

by glassfish , Jan 6, 2008
Pros: Easy to use interface for copying between DVD and Video and Video to DVD.
Cons: Not as straightforward as the interface made it seem.
The Bottom Line: Unless you have every conceivable brand of DVD-R you're willing to throw away, I'd probably look elsewhere.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: I bought the Sony RDR-VX555 with the intent of archiving a lot of family VHS tapes onto DVD. At the store, the interface for doing so seemed quite elegant, straightforward and downright simple - one button. Looked safe enough to even hand it over to...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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