Sony
RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder
Build your ultimate video library with the Sony RDR-GX7 DVD Recorder. This unit allows recording directly from television, camcorder, or VCR, utilizing the convenient VCR Plus feature for easy scheduling. It plays back recorded DVDs, purchased movies, and CDs, offering standard DVD player functions like chapter skip. Gain unprecedented control by selecting and creating chapters within recordings, and organize multiple programs onto one DVD using an easy-to-navigate menu. Connectivity is supported via Composite, RF (TV), and S-Video inputs, with Component and Digital Audio outputs available. This silver and black recorder features progressive scan and a high-quality Audio DAC for enhanced performance.
$125.63
Owner Satisfaction
3.6
/ 5
Category Rank
20
/ 49
#20 in DVD Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Weight
12.57.
/ lb
Who it's for
- Excellent Video Quality
- Dual Format Recording Support
- Robust Connectivity and Build
Who should skip it
- Lack of Internal Hard Drive
- Complex User Interface
- Slow Disc Finalization
Key Specs
Weight
12.57lb.
Dimensions (WxHxD)
16.93in x 3.5in x 15in
Audio DAC
24 Bit / 192kHz
Video DAC
12 Bit / 108MHz
Audio SNR
115dB
Inputs
Composite X 2, RF (TV) X 1, S-Video X 2, Ilink DV Input, Analog Audio X 2
Outputs
Component X 1, Digital Audio Optical X 1, S-Video, Analog Audio X 1, Digital Audio Coaxial RCA
Playable Media Formats
Cdda, DVD-R, CD, DVD, DVD-RW, VCD, CD-R, DVD+RW, CD-RW, DVD+R
Features
- Record from TV, camcorder, or VCR
- Create and select chapters
- Organize recordings in an on-disc menu
- VCR Plus for easy recording
- Progressive scan for better image quality
- Built-in Dolby Digital Decoder
- Universal remote control included
- Plays CDs and various DVD formats
What customers say
Initial impressions of the Sony DVD Recorder highlighted its excellent audio visual quality and format versatility, particularly supporting DVD-RAM. Users appreciated the intuitive setup for basic recording tasks like transferring VHS tapes. However, long term reliability is a major concern. A recurring issue involves premature failure of the disc reading mechanism, often occurring after the warranty expires. This hardware vulnerability significantly diminishes the product's overall value. While performance when functional is high quality, the short operational lifespan creates substantial customer frustration, resulting in a mixed assessment where initial satisfaction clashes with eventual hardware failure.
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