Sony RDR-HXD870 DVD Recorder
March 12, 2008
You have to consider various factors while choosing a DVD recorder like recorder type, design, weight, support file formats, playable media support, HDD capacity, audio output, audio technology, connectors and accessories. Sony RDR-HXD870 DVD Recorder is a recent arrival to the electronic market in the UK with impressive construction. It has been made with compact measurements and it can be placed anywhere. Some prominent features of the newly introduced device have been explained below.
• Sony is a brand leader in introducing innovative models of DVD recorders. The company has made the device with High Definition (HD) compatibility. Therefore users can record HD videos.
• The product has the stuff to support distinct Audio and Video (A/V) formats like:
1. MP3
2. SVCD
3. DivX
• You can use any one of the following recording media:
1. DVD+R
2. DVD+RW
3. DVD-R
4. DVD-RW
5. HDD
• Supportive playable media are:
1. DVD-R
2. DVD-RW
3. DVD+R
4. DVD+RW
5. CD-R
6. CD-RW
• Users can utilize the storage space of Hard Disc Drive (HDD) up to 160 GB.
• Sony RDR-HXD870 DVD Recorder has been featured with a Dolby Digital Sound Decoders.
• You can use different connectors to connect various audio and video devices. Some of the available A/V connections are:
1. S-Video
2. Coaxial Digital
3. Component Video
4. HDMI
• Dimensions – 7.7 x 43 x 29 cm as H x W x D
Sony RDR-GX350 DVD Recorder
February 19, 2008
Sony RDR-GX350 DVD Recorder has come to the UK market with distinct features like black colour coating, various recording format support, MP3 playback, image view option, CD and VCD compatibility, 2 scart sockets, RGB, HDMI upscaling, progressive scan, screensaver, 12-bit converter, remote handset, audio sampling and analogue tuner.
1. Sony RDR-GX350 DVD Recorder is available in distinct shops in the UK with Black coating which enhances the outlook of the device.
2. Manufacturer has used smart dimensions like 19.8 x 50 x 40 cm as height, depth and width for designing this recording appliance.
3. Users can record files DVDs in various format like:
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
4. Various Playback Formats
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• DVD-RAM
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• VCD
• MP3 Playback
5. It is possible to burn audio and video files to CDs from your computer.
6. You can view images in JPEG format.
7. Users can play CDs in addition to DVDs.
8. Make use of two available sockets to connect the device with your television.
9. Available Interfaces
• RGB socket
• S-Video
• Digital Coaxial
• HDMI Upscaling
• Progressive scan
10. Supportive Audio Features
• 12bit 108 MHz bit video D/A converter
• 192kHz 24bit bit at 96KHz
• Audio sampling
• Dolby Digital
• Analogue tuner
Sony RDR-GX210S DVD Recorder
November 21, 2007
Sony Company has sold a new model DVD recorder which is known by the name Sony RDR-GX210S DVD Recorder. This recorder has been designed to offer high quality recording with digital format. It has come with numerous features. Therefore it is easy to operate this unit and there is no need to get assistance to execute the functions of the unit.
Progressive scan is an important feature of this device which makes the display a clear one. Users can view even video files with high quality. There are various disk types available in the market in which, this unit is compatible to play certain type of disks namely:
• VCD
• SVCD
• DVD-R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+R
• DVD+RW
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• Picture CD
The unit can play distinct file formats namely:
• MP3 Files
This format files mostly come as audio file. It is possible to store more audio song in this format.
• JPEG
It is an image file format. This format of files only comes as image files.
You can view video files with the picture resolutions:
• 480i
• 480p
• 576i
• 576p
Sony DVD Recorder functions by using PAL video output system. It has availed with 12 bit as well as 24 bit Video DAC. As it has availed with ‘zoom’ feature, it is easy to control the picture by increasing or decreasing the zooming. It has equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound system. You can make use of a standard remote control.
The users can record files by just a single touch. The users do not want to execute sophisticated functions to record audio or video files. It is possible to record while a song plays. It has come with various recordable media namely:
• DVD-R
• DVD+R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+RW etc.
The compact dimensions of Sony RDR-GX210S DVD Recorder are measured as:
• 8.5 cm height
• 43 cm width
• 34.6 cm depth
• 4.79 kilo grams weight.
Sony RDR-HX525 DVD / HDD Recorder
October 9, 2007
Sony launches a product in the name of ‘Sony RDR-HX525 DVD / HDD Recorder’. It has come with needed audio as well as video features. This unit is highly useful for recording different kinds of audio and video files. When it records video files, it uses progressive scan technology to display images on the screen. Therefore the users need not worry about the quality of the screen display.
While you think of the audio features, Sony RDR-HX525 DVD / HDD Recorder makes use of high tech audio technology called ‘DTS’. This sound system enhances the quality of the sound. Apart from this function there are other supporting functions like block and mosquito noise reductions. This makes your recording more effective in quality.
As Sony RDR-HX525 DVD / HDD Recorder comes with ‘picture control contrast’ option, it is easy to adjust the contrast settings. Like the same way, you can modify the brightness of the picture. The user can enhance the quality of dialogue with the help of ‘dialogue enhancer’. It has come with components like:
• Composite x 1,
• S-Video x 1,
• Component x 1,
• Analogue Audio x 1,
• Digital Audio Coaxial x 1,
• RF x 1
To dim your screen, you can use ‘display dimmer’ option. If needed, you can activate the ‘parental control’ option to prohibit your kid from operating the unit. It is easy to replay the most desired music with ‘replay’ option. It can record media only in certain accepted formats like HDD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW etc. The front panel has equipped with useful input components namely:
• Composite Input
• S-Video Input
• Audio Input
• iLINK DV Input
The user can record using distinct speed like SP, LP, SLP, HSP, HQ etc. It has a hard disc drive which has the storage capacity up to 80 GB. The users can continuously record files up to 1 hour as minimum and up to 8 hours as maximum. It is easy to record either in MPEG1 or MPEG2. It has come with the smart dimensions as 6.5 x 43 x 32.8 cm as height, width and depth. It weighs just 4.19 kilo grams.
Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder
July 26, 2007
Sony is considered as the leader in the field of producing electronic systems for the quality and excellence of their products. The latest model of DVD recorder from them is the new Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder. By introducing this product, Sony gifts a new thing to the UK people.
DVD Recorders are used to record music or images. This is the only product to record the accurate sound of the music. The product has been designed with progressive scan feature. It allows only one disc at a time. This option will save even the DVD’s life.
Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder supports the playable disk types such as DVD Video, VCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD (Audio), CD-R and CD-RW. It allows the MP3 and WMA playable file formats too.
After completing the recording the users can have the advantage to check and to replay back what has been recorded. It offers the Video resolutions of 480i, 480p and 576p. The video output system allows NTSC format only. The Video DAC is 12 bit / 108 MHZ. It reduces the video noise and makes the user comfortable.
Similarly the Audio dynamic range is about 103 dB for DVD and 99 dB for Audio CD. The S/N Ratio is merely 115 dB. The Audio DAC is 24 bit/ 192 kHz. All these bring the user to a digital theatre effect. To improve this, a Built-in Dolby Digital Decoder is attached.
Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder has the inputs such as
• Composite – 2
• S-Video – 2
• Analogue Audio – 2
• RF (TV) – 1 and
• 1 iLINK DV input
The outputs supported are
• Composite – 2
• S-Video – 1
• Component – 1
• Analogue Audio – 1
• Digital Audio Coaxial – 1
• Digital Audio Optical – 1 and
• 1 RF.
A Universal remote control is provided with the system to operate it from a distance. User can also enable the option called display dimmer. One advanced feature that is embedded with this system is Parental Control. By this feature, users can lock the DVD Recorder to protect it from the kids.
Instant Skip and Replay function included for the users advantage. One touch recording feature helps the user to play the device efficiently. It supports the DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW recordable media.
This hi-fi system has the dimensions like a height of 8.9 cm, a width of 43 cm and a depth of 38.1 cm. The weight of the device is 5.69 kilograms only. Buy the Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder with your favourite colours of Black and silver.

