RDRHX715 Sony DVD Recorder w/160 GB Hard Drive

Product Description:


Digital video upconversion
Selectable 480p/720p/1080i output via HDMI digital interface (separate adapter available for TVs with DVI input)
Built-in 160GB hard drive for recording/playback (holds 21 hours at best quality, 269 hours at lowest)
TV Guide On Screen free interactive program guide
IR blaster for controlling most brands of cable boxes
9 recording quality settings
Timer and manual recording options
Simultaneous recording and playback
Auto title/date/channel stamp with thumbnail image
Intelligent scene chaptering
Visual Search for quicker editing (when using the DVR)
High-speed dubbing from DVR to DVD (16X max.)
Auto channel set
Selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs via the component video output (progressive-scan mode is playback only)
Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
Front-panel digital camcorder input (IEEE 1394) with one-touch recording
3 sets of audio/video inputs (3 composite, 3 S-video, 1 component) including 1 front-panel
1 set of audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, 480i/480p component video, and HDMI)
RF input/output (tuner pass through only)
Standard TV tuner
Records to the following types of discs:
Write-once DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, for making permanent recordings

Warranty: 1 year

Weight: 18 lbs

Pro's: HDMI output; burns to DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW discs as well as dual-layer DVD+R; 160GB hard drive; great connectivity options; snazzy menu design; free onscreen programming guide; high-speed dubbing; decent editing options.

Con's: Expensive; TV Guide electronic programming guide doesn't work in all areas; no flexible-recording mode; poorly designed remote.