Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Recorder VCR Combo
- Records DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and VHS
- Two-way dubbing, VHS to DVD and DVD to VHS, copy protection permitting
- i.Link DV input for DV and Digital8 camcorders
- VCR Plus+ program guide for timer recording
- 480p progressive DVD output
- MP3 and JPEG CD-R/CD-RW playback
- 1 year parts, 1 year labor
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A combo deck for archiving VHS tapes and DV camcorder footage onto DVD without a computer. Copy-protected tapes will not dub, and video output stays at standard definition.
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ASIN: B0002KQR2SModel: RDRVX500Category: DVD Players
Overview
Owners of a big VHS collection or a DV camcorder get one deck that copies tapes to recordable DVD. It plays and records both formats, dubs in either direction, and takes camcorder video over an i.Link digital connection.
Archiving without a computer, plus a digital camcorder input, sets it apart from a plain DVD recorder. Commercial tapes with copy protection will not dub, and the picture stays at progressive standard definition.
Who it's for
Home archivists converting family tapes and Digital camcorder recordings.
Pros and cons
- Records four recordable DVD formats
- Dubs VHS and DVD both ways
- Digital camcorder input over i.Link
- VCR Plus+ timer recording
- Copy-protected tapes will not dub
- Standard definition output only
- Connection list not given
Performance notes
Dub quality follows the source, since the deck records what the VHS side plays back. The i.Link input carries camcorder video digitally, which avoids an analog conversion step. Copy protection on the source blocks dubbing regardless of settings.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | RDRVX500 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Video output resolution | 480p progressive for DVD |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Silver |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1 year parts, 1 year labor |
| Other details | |
| Media type | CD, DVD, VHS |
| Recordable formats | DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, VHS |
| Dubbing | VHS to DVD and DVD to VHS, subject to Macrovision |
| Digital input | i.Link DV (DV/Digital8) |
| Program guide | VCR Plus+ |
| File format | JPEG, MP3 |
| Analog video format | NTSC |
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy a DV camcorder tape with the Sony RDR-VX500?
Connect the camcorder to the i.Link digital-video input, then record onto a recordable DVD. The listing names DV and Digital8 camcorders.
Can the Sony RDR-VX500 copy store-bought VHS movies?
Dubbing is subject to Macrovision anti-piracy protection, so copy-protected tapes will not transfer.
Does the Sony RDR-VX500 output HD video?
No. The description lists progressive-scan 480p output for DVD.