Sony RDRGX315 DVD Recorder

Average customer rating: 2.5

Exceptionally Unreliable
The best DVD recorder is
It works.
Expect more from Sony
Works Fine.....Good Unit

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Sony RDRGX315 DVD Recorder

Manufacturer: Sony
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000A2JXFQ

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Product Description

Sony DVD Recorder RDR-GX315 - <B>Supplied Accessories: Instruction Manual / Audio/Video Cord (1) / 75 ohm Coaxial Cable / Remote Commander(R) Remote Control / 2 AA Batteries</B> Record to DVD from your television and see the difference digital technology makes. The RDR-GX300 features DVD+RW/-RW/-R/+R DVD Format Recording Compatibility, Precision Cinema Progressive 480P for Playback, and a User Friendly Graphic User Interface. This model is also compatible for use with DVD+R/DL discs. These are dual-layer discs that store up to 8.5GB capacity, nearly twice that of standard DVD discs. The Timer Recording feature and Adjustable Recording Times (60-360 Minutes) enable simple TV to DVD recording. Additional features include a Variable Bit Rate for Linear and Non-Linear Editing, a 192 kHz 24 Bit Digital to Analog Converter, a Dolby Digital and dts Optical/Coaxial Output, and TV Virtual Surround with 4 Surround Modes. Non-Linear Editing (DVD-RW VR Mode) Built-In NTSC Television Tuner Advanced SmoothScan(TM) and SmoothSlow Modes 480p Progressive-Scan compatible Sony USA 1 Year Parts 90 Days Labor Warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

Record your favorite TV programming from the built-in TV tuner or quickly and easily dub your camcorder's video footage to DVD with the Sony RDRGX315 progressive scan DVD player/recorder. This single-disc unit can record to both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW disc formats as well as dual-layer DVD+R discs (for 8.5 GB of storage), and it can play CD-R/RW discs with MP3 audio files and JPEG image files. It provides front AV, S-Video, and i.Link (Firewire) connections, which enables you to quickly patch in a camcorder (either DV or Digital8 format). It features a new slim-line chassis and quick-response graphic user interface (GUI) for easy operation and access to advanced functions. It features the following recording modes: <ul>

HQ (High Quality): 60 minutes

HSP: 90 minutes

SP (Standard): 120 minutes

LSP: 150 minutes

LP: 180 minutes

EP: 240 minutes

SLP: 360 minutes

SEP (Long Duration): 480 minutes </ul> The RDRGX315 offers both Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and provides the following connections: <ul>

Composite AV In (RCA): 2 (1 front)

Composite AV Out (RCA): 2

S-Video In: 2 (1 front)

S-Video Out: 1

Optical Audio Out: 1

Coaxial Audio Digital Out: 1

Firewire: 1 </ul>

<b>What's in the Box</b>
DVD player/recorder, remote control, 2 batteries, antenna cable, AV cord, printed instructions

Customer Reviews:

Exceptionally Unreliable.......2007-05-05

I have many Sony Products -- a television, a minidisc player, an AV receiver, a VCR, etc., and I have to say given my past experience that I still it find it hard to believe that this piece of junk says Sony on it. This recorder is very good at making coasters. Of course, you may not even get to make a coaster because there are times when I have difficulty getting the tray to even come out. I've been in the demeaning position of sitting there and hitting the eject button 10-15 times before getting a response. The motor is working but the door is stuck or unresponsive from day one. The DVDs it does make "successfully" can't be played on any other piece of equipement under any circumstances and the thing sometimes won't even play the DVDs it burns itself. While it used to finalize DVDs in the past, the DVD recorder has essentially decided it no longer wishes to perform that work. The Remote Control is the most awful and ill conceived remote I have ever had the misfortunate to hold in my hand. Key functions are essentially hidden away in a strange compartment. I made the huge mistake of buying the recorder without doing any research only because I have purchased so many Sony products over the years. In any event, this DVD recorder is good if you are looking to burn $200 for no reason and I am utterly over my brand loyalty to Sony and will look to another manufacturer when I finally do replace this garbage. Run fast and far away from this one.

The best DVD recorder is.......2007-03-20

I am so happy with the Sony DVD Recorder RDRGX315. Originally I had purchased the Sony RDRGX330 and was not satisfied because I could not edit out the commercials.
After I purchased the RDRGX315 recorder and started using it I was in heaven. Sony needs to bring back the RDRGX315 because it is better than the other one.

It works. .......2007-01-10

I bought 2 bargain recorders that had to be returned for repairs within weeks. Both had frequent burn errors and were real particular about the brand of disk I used. Some disks were unviewable after finalizing. One recorder broke again right after the warranty expired (90 days) and the other had to be sent back again just before the warranty expired. While it was in transit I bought the Sony and put the "bargain" recorder in a closet when it came back. After 100's of recordings and nearly a year of constant use I have had 2 bargain off-brand disks that would not finalize properly . I have tried -R, +R, -RW and +RW of various brands with no problems. I only wish there was an easier way to name the titles. When it wears out I will get another just like it.

Expect more from Sony.......2007-01-09

When you buy a name like Sony, you expect to get decent stuff. This DVD Recorder failed miserably. No S-Video inputs in the rear so you have to run S-Video to the front panel (which my 2 year old loved to unplug). Nice editing features if you have the time. Unit malfunctioned within a year and is currently in getting warranty work done (who knows if I will get it back). I replaced it with a Lite-On DVD recorder (at less than half the price) and am very happy with it.

Works Fine.....Good Unit.......2006-11-14

I've owned this unit now for 6 months and never had a problem yet. I can't understand all the negative reviews here. If you read the entire owner's manual and take time to use it you should have no problems.

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