Sony RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder VHS Combo
- No tuner: records from a cable or satellite box via line input
- 1080p upscaling over HDMI for DVD and VHS
- Two-way one touch dubbing, VHS to DVD or DVD to VHS
- USB dubbing from digital cameras and DVD or hard drive camcorders
- IR blaster controls the set-top box for timer recording
- BRAVIA Sync over HDMI CEC
- 12.6 lb, 1 year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A VHS and DVD combo for moving old tapes onto disc and recording from a cable box, all in one living room unit. With no tuner, it cannot record antenna TV on its own.
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ASIN: B0016GCI84Model: RDR-VX560Category: DVD Players
Overview
Families with shelves of old VHS tapes get a way to copy them straight to DVD with one button. The combo deck plays and records both formats, upscales them over HDMI, and records shows from a cable or satellite box through its line input.
Copying tapes without a computer is the main attraction, and the dubbing works in both directions. There is no built-in tuner, so every recording needs an external box, and set-top control depends on the IR blaster reaching that box.
Who it's for
Living rooms with old home movies on VHS and a cable box for recording shows. Cord cutters relying on an antenna need a recorder with a built-in tuner.
Pros and cons
- One button VHS to DVD dubbing
- Upscales DVD and VHS over HDMI
- Records from cable or satellite boxes
- USB dubbing from cameras
- No built-in tuner
- Heavy combo chassis
- Recordable disc types not listed
Performance notes
Copy quality depends on the condition of the source tape, since the dub records what the VCR plays. HDMI upscaling makes playback look cleaner on an HDTV but cannot restore detail missing from the tape. Timer recording relies on the IR blaster being aimed at the set-top box.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | RDR-VX560 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 12.6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Video output resolution | 1080p upscaling |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity technology | HDMI, infrared, RCA, USB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Warranty description | 1 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Remote control, IR blaster for set-top box |
| Media type | CD, DVD, VHS |
| Dubbing | Two-way VHS and DVD, USB and i.LINK camera dubbing |
| Total number of HDMI ports | 1 |
| Tuner | None |
| File format | JPEG, MP3 |
| Analog video format | NTSC |
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect the Sony RDR-VX560 to a cable box for recording?
Run the cable or satellite box into the line input and place the IR blaster where it can control the box's channels for timer recording. Use HDMI to the TV for upscaled playback.
Does the Sony RDR-VX560 work with non-Sony camcorders?
The listing mentions dubbing from compatible USB or i.LINK cameras and camcorders and highlights Sony models. Other brands are not confirmed.
Does the Sony RDR-VX560 come with a remote?
Yes. A remote control is listed as included.