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Sony RDR-VX555 - DVD recorder/VCR combo

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Sony RDR-VX555 - DVD recorder/VCR combo detail information

Brand

Sony

Product

RDR-VX555 - DVD recorder/VCR combo

Partnumber

RDR-VX555

Description

With Sony's RDR-VX555 DVD recorder and VHS combo player you can enhance your TV and movie watching. Seven VHS recording speeds let you record up to 8 hours per tape. The DVD deck lets you experience high picture-quality playback from a wide variety of formats. Progressive scan playback, HDMI output and 720p/1080i upscaling from DVD/VCR deliver optimal picture quality.

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Specifications of Sony RDR-VX555 - DVD recorder/VCR combo

General

Product type

DVD recorder

Width

16.9 in

Depth

13.1 in

Height

3.2 in

Weight

12.6 lbs

DVD

Media type

CD
DVD
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD R
DVD RW
SVCD
DVD R DL
Video CD

Recordable media

DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD R
DVD RW
DVD R DL

Media load type

Tray

Recording mode

EP
LP
SP
SLP
HQ
SEP
HSP
LSP

Supported digital audio standards

MP3
PCM

Upscaling

Audio system

Digital audio format

Dolby Digital output
DTS digital output

Sound output mode

Stereo

DVD features

MP3 compatible

Additional features

JPEG photo playback
Progressive scanning

System

A/V system recommended use

Home

Features

Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Variable bitrate (VBR)

Parental lock

Connections

Connector type

1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front
1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front
1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - Front
1 x - Rear
1 x SPDIF output - Rear
1 x Remote control - Rear

Connectors

Optical digital output

Coaxial digital output

VCR

Playback speed

SP
EP
LP

Recording speed

SP
EP

Device Type

VCR

Media type

VHS

Features

S-VHS quasi playback

Video head qty

Remote control

Type

Universal remote control

VCR

Technology

Infrared

Power

Power consumption operational

40 Watt

Type

Internal

Voltage required

AC 120 V

Where to buy this product

Description	Shop	Price
Sony RDR-VX555 Tunerless DVD Recorder/VHS Combo...	Hometheaterplus	$239.00

SONY RDR-VX555	Visual Interactive Dynamics (rating: 4.5/5)	$239.99

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Playing burned DVD's on DVD player

Question by hesser Member since: 18 Jan 2009
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Support Answers: 0
Karma: 50 , Thursday 22nd of January 2009 00:28

I could not find the products I have in the above listing. I am burning to a DVD-R disc (Memorex) using a Sony DVD +- R 20X, DVD+-RW/+-R/RAM/cd burner (Sony DRU-V204A) I am burning Videos made in Movie Maker that contain pictures and music. The discs burn well but I can only play them on my computer. They will not play on my Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder (SLV-D550P
SLV- D350P) I'm probably wasting my time since my products aren't listed above but thought I'd give it a try. If anyone answers please keep it as simple as possible!! Thank you for your time. Jim Hesser

Answer by jeff53404 Member since: 30 Mar 2006
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Forumposts: 1496
Support Answers: 42
Karma: 16640 , Thursday 22nd of January 2009 00:45

Hi hesser and welcome:

You should try better media (Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden). Although your unit should be able to handle -R format, you might have better luck with +R with the bitset changed to DVD-ROM format (I know you said to keep it simple but it's relatively easy to do).

What speed are you burning at? Here's an excellent tutorial on burning speed.

http://club.cdfreaks.com/f33/slow-write-speeds-modern-drives-modern-media-no-good-247643/

I looked at your combo unit on Amazon and the reviews were very poor. so these changes may help.

Nero CD Speed can help with the bitsetting and has many other uses.

http://www.cdspeed2000.com/

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