Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Attractive design (24)
  • Fast setup (24)
  • Simple controls (23)
  • Fast recording (17)
  • Easy setup (3)
  • Great picture quality (3)
  • Consistent performance (2)
  • Durable (2)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Made an exchange easy (1)
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Cons

  • Discs load slowly (5)
  • Confusing set up (4)
  • Poor chapter publishing (2)
  • A built in tuner would be (1)
  • Difficult instructions (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Finalizing dvd cumbersome (1)
  • Good but not ideal docs (1)
  • Good math skills needed (1)
  • Great support but to no (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (21)
  • Movies (19)
  • Archiving tv shows (17)
  • Storage (9)
  • Office (4)
  • Professional (4)
  • Adding to classic movie c (1)
  • Dvd copying minimal (1)
  • High volume usage (1)
  • Video (1)
 
 
 

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The RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR combo is just what your cable box ordered. Save your favorite TV shows, archive old VHS tapes, even burn photos and personal video from Sony USB-based camcorders and digital cameras with ease. You'll also appreciate its convenient ability to bring DVD-recording into your living room. Preserve your old VHS tapes onto a DVD with simple, two-way One Touch Dubbing from VHS to DVD or DVD to VHS. In addition, this model features 1080p upscaling through HDMI for DVD and VHS content, making it an excellent companion for your HDTV. One Touch Dubbing also lets you burn and enjoy your photos and home video from compatible USB or i.LINK-based digital cameras and camcorders. TV & Home Entertainment DVD Players RDRVX560

Specification Description
Model RDR-VX560, RDRVX560
UPC 027242735521
Disc Capacity 1
Type of DVD Unit Component DVD Recorder - Player

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Last update: Nov 18, 2009

Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Reviews

 
 
 

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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

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[41 of 46 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great DVD Dubbing Deck

"My original goal was to copy a large collection of ice skating VHS tapes I'd made over the years to DVDs. There are many options on the market for dubbing VHS tape to DVD but in my opinion none are as flexible and economical as the Sony RDR-VX560. The deck is solidly built and appears to be very reliable. I dubbed at least 100 VHS tapes to DVD right out of the box soon after it arrived with not one problem on an..." Read Full Review »

Dec 22, 2008 by CinePete

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Unsatisfied purchase

"I am very disappointed. We are a household who very seldom watches TV, we record and then watch at our convenience. After buying this unit, I find out it has Copy Guard and I never know when I am doing a timed recording if I am going to get the movie I want to watch. This is true on DVD & VHS. I bought a Sony because I believe it is the best machine on the market. But, now I am forced to buy an earlier machin..." Read Full Review »

Jan 20, 2009 by prince

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Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Review

Great DVD Dubbing Deck

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High Volume Usage
  • Home
  • Office
 

"My original goal was to copy a large collection of ice skating VHS tapes I'd made over the years to DVDs. There are many options on the market for dubbing VHS tape to DVD but in my opinion none are as flexible and economical as the Sony RDR-VX560. The deck is solidly built and appears to be very rel …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 22 2008
CinePete
New York City
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  • Power User
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Price: $179.00
 

[41 of 46 customers found this review helpful]

Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Review

Unsatisfied purchase

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I am very disappointed.



We are a household who very seldom watches TV, we record and then watch at our convenience.

After buying this unit, I find out it has Copy Guard and I never know when I am doing a timed recording if I am going to get the movie I want to watch. This is true on DVD & VHS.



I b …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 20 2009
prince
Michigan
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Price: $199.99
 
 

[29 of 29 customers found this review helpful]

Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Review

Easy Dubbing Home Movies/Good Quality--VHS to DVD

★★★★★
5.0

"We have hours of VHS tapes of Home Videos--vacations, birthday parties, etc--getting older. I decided to try to do my own dubbing, rather than pay for a service. BestBuy sales associate recommended this unit for ease of use, as well as quality. I like it very much. After reading the User Manual seve …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 26 2009
Mommiposa
Central Coast of CA
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Price: $199.99
 
 

[14 of 20 customers found this review helpful]

Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Review

There's no TV tuner

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

"Like many DVD Recorder/VCR combos, the Sony RDR-VX560 does not include a TV tuner. It will not record unless you have cable or a satellite dish.



Of course, most customer now have cable or a satellite dish, but for those who do not, the lack of a TV tuner is a big problem.



I bought it in December a …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 9 2009
IwasAfoolToBuyIt
Upper Arlington, OH
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[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Sony Open Box RDR-VX560 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Review

A good machine

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Office
 

"I bought this machine together with JVC DVD/VHS recorder combo DR-MV79B for transfer of the old VHS tapes to DVD for my company.You have to pay more [$] for Sony but it has better interface and outlook. Blank DVD discs are automatically detected and will be formated by Sony. For JVC, you have to d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 2 2008
skinny
HONG KONG
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.00
 
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