A new friend for your DVR

There's really no reason to not just come right out and say it: you love your digital video recorder. Thanks to that one little set-top device, you're free to spend your day doing whatever you want, and still catch all your favorite cable and satellite programs which, of course, have been conveniently recorded onto your DVR. You do have one teeny little complaint, however . . . Your one wish would be the ability to transfer video recorded on the DVR to a DVD for archiving and later viewing. Enter your DVR's new best friend, the RDR-GX257 from Sony. This single-disc DVD player/recorder is the ideal complement to your home theater's DVR. Simply use the RDR-GX257's Line Input Recording function to burn all your favorite programming from your DVR onto DVD disc. And because the RDR-GX257 supports a variety of writable DVD formats, you'll have no trouble finding a compatible disc.

And for other video sources . . .

Of course, your DVR isn't your only source for video. You also have a digital camcorder whose footage you'd like to move away from the hard drive to a safer place . . . like DVD. Sporting One Touch Dubbing functionality and a USB port, the RDR-GX257 dramatically simplifies the process of archiving digital video from a USB-enabled camcorder. Further, you can even use the RDR-GX257 and One Touch Dubbing to transfer JPEG photos to DVD from a USB-enabled digital camera.

Not the DVD video you're used to

Now that you've invested in a high definition flat panel TV, you're a little concerned about the future of your DVD collection. While you have an enormous video library on DVD, the standard definition 480i video found on DVD doesn't quite do your new 1080p HDTV justice. Well, unless you're watching DVD with the RDR-GX257. This Sony DVD player/recorder features integrated HD video upscaling. Using the HDMI output, you are able to enhance the video found on your DVDs to near-HD levels (1080p, 1080i, 720p), producing a video image that's tailored to viewing on your HDTV.

Beyond DVD

In today's multi-format world, in order to carry its weight as part of a home theater system, a given component must support more than one format. As you already know, the RDR-GX257 records to and plays back a variety of DVD formats. But this is only the beginning. This Sony DVD player/recorder also plays back a variety of CD audio and video formats (including VCD and SVCD), as well as MP3 audio and JPEG photos encoded on CD or DVD media.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Sony RDR-GX257: 1 A/V cord, 1 set-top box controller (IR blaster), Remote control, 2 size-AA batteries, Instruction Guide, Quick Start Guide.

Comparison Specifications

• Processing decoding: Dolby Digital
• HDTV-ready progressive: Video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI
• Playable formats: DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-RAM / CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW / MP3 / JPEG
• Best video out: 1 HDMI v1.3a
• Best audio out: 1 digital coaxial out
• Other outputs: 1 component-video / 1 composite-video / 1 RCA audio
• Navigation aids: On-screen display
• Audio DAC: 96kHz/16-bit
• Remote control: Included

Additional Specifications

• DVD recording / Line Input Recording / Variable bit-rate recording / One Touch Dubbing
• Recording modes: HQ / SP / LP / EP / ULP
• Recordable formats: DV+R DL / DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD-RW
• Additional connectivity: 1 USB port / 2 composite-video inputs / 1 i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• Set-top box controller (IR blaster)
• BRAVIA Sync
• Parental control for DVD / Child Lock
• TV virtual surround

Manufacturer Specifications

• The RDR-GX257 does not feature a built-in television tuner

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 17.0" W x 2.2" H x 9.7" D
• Weight: 5.5 lbs

Sony RDRGX257 Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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