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Intuitive graphical interface makes programming your recording easy. Seven VHS recording speeds let you record up to 8 hours per tape. Plus, enjoy the convenience of one-touch recording from disc to tape or the reverse. The DVD deck lets you experience high picture-quality playback from a wide variety of formats, including DVD, VCD, VCR, VHS, SVHS, music CD and more. Progressive scan playback, HDMI output and 720p/1080i upscaling from DVD/VCR deliver optimal picture quality. You can even control your DV and Digital8 camcorder for editing via the i.LINK interface.HDMI Output with 720p/1080i upscaling for DVD and VHSReads the data on a standard DVD at 480p and VHS and upscales the video resolution to 1080i resolution on your compatible TV. This allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering digital video and audio over one simple cable.Built-in HDTV Tuner (ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner)Allows recording of standard definition or high definition programmingTwo Way One Touch DubbingAllows for dubbing from VHS to DVD or reverse by pressing one button on the front of the unit.One Touch Recording Using i.LINK Interface for DV & Digital 8 CamcordersAllows for easy copying of your personal content on DV/Digital8 tapes in order to preserve them for your family and friends. Easy operation by pressing a button on the front panel.Multiformat DVD compatibleSony DVD Recorders can record on and playback DVD-RW/-R/+RW/+R and +R Double Layer media and playback DVD-RAM allowing for a high level of compatibility with DVD players and recorders.Set Top Box Pass ThroughAllows for viewing of programming from Cable Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver even when the recorder is powered off through the line input. You can see TV programs of the connected Cable Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver, regardless if the recorder is powered on or not.More Features4 Video Head Stereo VHS with 19 Micron Heads Easy to Use Graphic User Interface Parental Contro (more…)
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Happy
I purchased this combo DVD/VCR player for my exercise tapes, which I use daily, since I have a wide collection of both VHS & DVD’s.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Combo unit’s tuner works fine with my antenna
Ordered this combo unit 3mos ago. Was easy to set up, including the Sony’s auto-scan recognizing all the analog and digital stations’ signals picked up by our antenna.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Problems from day one
My Sony RDRVXD655 was a problem from day one and I haven’t even used it for what was intended-transfering VHS tapes to disc. Using DVD’s, the picture would stop & skip.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pleased.
I bought this to transfer to DVD all the VHS-C tapes of the kids I’ve accumulated over the years. I have about 70 of those. The Sony is working very well in this process.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sony RDR-VXD655
I found the product easy to install and setup. The menu screen allowed a scan of off air channels and I was watching HD in just a few minutes.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for people with antenna’s
Decent system but has some problems for people who have to use antenna’s. You have to turn your antenna to get your stations on tv but with this unit you can not just add the…
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite up to snuff
The RDR-VXD655 records eratically when recording VCR tapes. Sometimes they are almost as good as my 10 year old recorder, but often they are so poor that I don’t consider them…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD recorder for general use
This DVD recorder does what you expect. Good quality recording to DVD from outside source or VHS tapes.
2.0 out of 5 stars
The 1-button dubbing flaky and video compression inferior
Overall this is a good DVR/VCR combo but it falls short when dubbing large VHS collection to DVDs. If you are dubbing VHS tapes which have a lot of clips or programs recorded on…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Difficult to use remote control for the RDRVXD655
The remote control record operation is a big pain to use. When you think you are recording a particular TV station, you may, in fact, be recording another.