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Sony RDR-GXD455 Single Deck DVD Recorder with Built In HD Tuner | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 1860
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.9
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 17 x 2.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: RDR-GXD455
Model: RDR-GXD455
UPC: 027242708822
EAN: 0027242708822
ASIN: B000PGIYUM
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| Features:
| • | Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner | | • | HDMI Output with 720p/1080i Upscaling | | • | One-touch Dubbing from DV/D* Camcorder via iLINK port. | | • | Muti-Format DVD Compatible | | • | MP3 and JPEG Playback on CD-R/-RW and DVD discs |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Sony's RDR-GXD455 DVD Recorder creates a high quality picture viewing experience. Enjoy the best in Video performance from your DVDs -- upscaling technology optimizes standard 480p video Output to 1080i on your compatible TV. The HDMI connection delivers high-quality Digital Audio and video through a single, simple cable and is used to upconvert 480 standard recordings for better play on a 1080 widescreen TV. Its included ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner makes it easier to record and burn high-definition TV into a standard 480 DVD format. One-Touch Dubbing preserves precious memories on your Personal DV & Digital8 tapes or DVD discs, to share with your relatives and friends. Record your Programming from any set-top box or other A/V output-equipped video sources. With the Set-Top Box Pass Through you can eatch programming from your cable set-top box or satellite receiver, even when the recorder is turned off. Dolby Digital Decoding & dts output Coaxial Audio output - 1 (rear) RCA Audio - 2 in (1 rear, 1 front), 1 out (rear) S-Video - 2 in (1 rear, 1 front), 1 out (rear) Composite Video - 2 in(1 front, 1 rear) and 1 out (rear) Front i.LINK(R) connection for DV/Digital80 video Rear Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Rear HDMI connection Includes remote control Please note - This DVD Recorder can record analog and digital signals onto standard definition (480) DVD discs. To record in high-definition, you must use a BlueRay or HD-DVD recorder.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Delay from press remote to unit responds?? May 25, 2008
Sir William (Pa soon Ohau)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Was hoping this to be the best of DVD recorders but forget it because remote buttons are so small some require a pen to hit them & the unit doesn't respond especially during title list and sent unit back from frustration so maybe you won't have this trouble but Sony usually produce higher quality or maybe somebody else made this one & they put there name on it - I bought from Crutchfield and great customer service to return unit!!
 Poor clarity March 31, 2008
Jack Herrington (Bloomfield, NY USA)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
I intended to replace my VCR's with DVD recorders to be able to record HD programs. So I ran some experiments with the intent of finding what DVD speed matched the VCR at low and high speeds. But this Sony recorder was so bad that I never got that far. First I tuned both units and also the television to the same analog channel (from antenna). Before I even got as far as recording, I compared the images from (1) the TV tuner, (2) the Sony DVD recorder, and (3) the JVC VCR. The VCR was very close to the TV direct, but the image from the DVD recorder was definitely not as crisp as either of the others. With such a poor source it was difficult to evaluate the recorded images. Thinking the problem was with the DVD's inferior tuner, I then repeated the test using a recording from a digital camcorder. This time the deficiency with the Sony DVD recorder was even worse. The whole purpose of changing from tape to DVD is quality, and with this unit it's definitely not there.
 Excellent Product February 17, 2008
D. MCCAFFREY (Springfield, IL United States)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
At first I was hesitant to purchase this DVD recorder because of all the bad reviews on AMAZON. In the end I decided to trust the name brand instead of the reviewers and I'm glad I did! This is a superior product. I haven't had any problems so far and I find this unit easy to use in spite of the time it takes to set it up.
I have used this unit to record both analog and digital TV as well as old home videos and gotten great results. The digital tuner performs better than the one in my HP LCD HDTV. I have not encountered any copyright protection problems or experienced any of the other issues that previous reviewers have complained about.
This unit was purchased to replace my SONY RDR-GX315 which cost about $350. For just over $200, the RDR-GXD455 is an excellent choice. The ability to record HD broadcasts coupled with SONY reliabilty cannot be beat!
Sony DVD Recorder RDR-GXD455 W/ Built-in Tuner February 16, 2008
Louis D. Carano
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
Excellent recorder.I found easiest to set up and use compared
to other recorders. It's no wonder Sony is the
Rolls Royce of Home Electronics. I also own a Sony Bravia LCD TV
Do not Buy unless you love being frustrated! January 26, 2008
Armando Esparza
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Hey the title tells the story dose it not? When you you first look at the deck it seems to be designed well. But of course to well, it will not record your old VHS theatrical movies because Sony has the protection written into it. Also it runs about as slow as a computer from the early 90's. I did get it to record old television recordings I have. Qaulity was decent but the unit failed to operate within three days of starting to begin my transfer process and now I'm returning it.
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