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DVD Type: DVD Player / VCR Combo
Playable Disk Types: DVD Video
VCD
SVCD
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
CD (Audio)
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R DL
Surround Sound: Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
DTS (Digital out only)
Parental Control: Yes

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Sony RDR-VX555 Reviews

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	Bestbuy.com

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5 stars		(37)
4 stars		(26)
3 stars		(13)
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I bought this in Aug 2007 and it played OK for a few months but started freezing and/or skipping while playing DVDs. I played the same DVDs on another player with no problem so it's not the disks. I tried cleaning the DVD player but that didn't help soI sent it to Sony's repair center. They couldn't find any problem with the unit and returned it to me - I'm still having the problem! from Circuitcity.com The manual says DLs up to 8X are okay but the slower ones seem to work better. Evenwhen the recording seems to have finished okay, the finalization process sometimes renders the disk unusable. SONY tech support was lousy on this issue. They assured me the disks I used were on their 'approved' list but couldn't tell me how to get that list. from Circuitcity.com Cost was high. Most DVD's skip and freeze if newer (more dense). SONY should have recalled this and fix it for free, but charges $114 to fix it (and you have to mail it to them unless you live really close to a repair station). NO MORE SONY PRODUCTS FOR US. from Amazon.com I bought this Sony as a replacement for an earlier Sony DVD/VCR that failed (and starting gouging DVDs). This one worked fine for a few months. from Amazon.com I've had this device for over year, The unit has an intuitive on screen set up and a fool proof quick copy from VHS to DVD feature. I did have some issues with some picture blurring/noise on my flat screen display while pausing my hd directv satellite HR20 box in the tv guide menu function. Amazon was quick to replace the Sony VX-555 twice for me, but this abnormality still occurs (in a very minor way). Also, the audio has an echoing effect when playing the tv through the Combo player, I may need to tinker with the audio settings in the program menu, but since I rarely use the turner on the Combo player it is a non issue. from Amazon.com Currently, I have to wait until their limited hours to speak to someone as somehow one setting is off and it wil not record at all-- I know and understand what needs to be changed but can't get that information frm the TERRIBLE manual nor from online support. Unless you are a video technology professional or really enjoy frustration, I recommend NOT buying this product. I have bought almost exclusively from SONY for at least 25 years, and ignored the negative comments from reviews like this one when I purchased the recorder. Hopefuly you won't repeat my mistake. from Amazon.com Now, here we are - I've burned 5 - FIVE - DVD's and now it won't take another recordable DVD. I put a commercial DVD in, and it says disc error - DVD cannot be played nor recorded. I'm in for a fight with Sony. from Amazon.com I am completely satisfied with the ease and function of this VCR/DVD Combo Recorder. I have already transfered most of my VHS recordings to DVD and it couldn't have been easier. The Sony RDR-VX555 automaticly senses the different recording segments and places an index on the DVD. It is so easy to find special recorded segments for quick and easy access to desired recordings. from Amazon.com Sony RDRVX555 is no longer a useful product because the broadcast industry is inserting the copy-right signal on most of there channels. from Amazon.com I purchased the VX555 yesterday at Sams club. I recorded from one VHS tape to a DVD. from Amazon.com

Description

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.

Specs

Released	over 2 years ago
DVD Type	DVD Player / VCR Combo
Playable Disk Types	DVD Video VCD SVCD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW DVD+R DL
Surround Sound	Dolby Digital (Digital out only) DTS (Digital out only)
Parental Control	Yes
Audio DAC	32 bit / 96 kHz
DVD Recording Time	1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Depth	13.06 in.
Dubbing	DVD to VCR, VCR to DVD
Height	3.25 in.
Inputs	Composite x 2 S-Video x 2 Analog Audio x 2 RF (TV) x 1 iLINK DV Input IR (Infrared)
MPN	RDR-VX555
Number Of Discs	1
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
Playable File Formats	MP3 JPEG
Progressive Scan	With Progressive Scan
Recordable Media	VHS Cassette DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD+R DL
Recording Speeds	SP LP EP SLP HSP HQ SEP
Remote Control	Standard
TV Tuner	With TV Tuner
VCR Video heads	4
Weight	12.38 lb.
Width	15.94 in.

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