RDR-VX555

Worry no more about preserving your memories for the future. With the RDR-VX555 DVD recorder and VHS combo player you can quickly and easily transfer your favorite recordings from DVD to VHS tape or the reverse. You can also connect directly to your set-top box or digital video recorder to record live TV or to burn saved shows onto DVD. Intuitive graphical interface makes programming and editing your recording easy. Multiple recording speeds let you record up to 8 hours of material. Plus, enjoy the convenience of one-touch recording from disc to tape or the reverse. The DVD deck lets you experience high-quality video playback from a wide variety of formats, including DVD, VCD, VCR, VHS, SVHS, music CD and more, with 720p/1080i upscaling when connected with an HDMI™ connection. 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 VHS⁴

Reads 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.³^,⁴

Two Way One Touch Dubbing

Allows 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® Camcorders⁵

Allows 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 compatible³

Sony 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 playwers and recorders.

Set Top Box Pass Through

Allows 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.

4 Video Head Stereo VHS with 19 Micron Heads

Easy to Use Graphic User Interface

Parental Control

Child Lock for Locking the Operation Buttons

DVD-Video/Video CD/SVCD/CD-DA (CD-R/-RW)¹Playback

JPEG, MP3 on CD-R/-RW and DVD+RW/+R/+R DL/-RW/-R Playback¹

VHS & S-VHS (SQPB) Playback

Variable Bit Rate Recording (7 Speeds)

Recording Hours on DVD: 1H(HQ)/1.5H(HSP)/2H(SP)/2.5H(LSP)/3H(LP)/4H(EP)/6H(SLP)/8H(SEP)

Progressive Scan Playback

Dolby® Digital Decoding Playback Compatible

TV Virtual Surround

Remote Commander® Remote Control²

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Control (IR Blaster)

Line Input Recording

Refers to utilizing Audio/Video inputs to record desired programming from a set top box or other video sources that use A/V outputs.

Set Top Box Pass Through-2

Allows for viewing of programming from a connected Cable Set Top Box or Satellite Receiver through the line input 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.

2-Way One Touch Dubbing

Allows for dubbing from VHS to DVD or reverse.

HDMI™ Output with 720p/1080i upscaling for DVD and VHS4