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Sony DVD Recorders

Sony produces a number of different DVD recorders with high end features such as hard drives to store recorded programming and progressive scan for an improved picture. Some models even have a Freeview tuner fitted, greatly expanding your channel choice. Here is a selection from Sony’s range:

Sony RDR-HXD710 DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Drive

The Sony RDR-HXD710 DVD Recorder gives you up to 269 hours of recording time, thanks to its 160GB hard disc drive, and has a built-in Freeview tuner which provides access to 30 digital television channels and 20 digital radio stations.

The main features of the Sony RDR-HXD710 DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Drive are:

• Records on DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW (Dual Layer capability) formats
• Plays DVD-Video, VCD, CD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, MP3, JPEG and CD-R/-RW formats
• 160GB hard disc enables you to record up to 269 hours of programmes
• Digital tuner
• Progressive scan
• D-Matrix noise reduction system
• Time slip function allows you to pause live TV
• DV terminal
• Easy to use, on-screen instructions
• 64 x high speed dubbing
• 30 Freeview channels and 20 digital radio channels
• Digital text
• 8 day electronic programming guide
• S-Video in/out, analog AV in/out and component video output

The dimensions of the Sony RDR-HXD710 DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Drive are:

• Height: 6.5cm
• Width: 43cm
• Depth: 32.8cm

Sony RDR-HX525 DVD Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive

The RDR-HX525 DVD Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive from Sony can play and record onto a range of formats and has a handy “Pause Live TV” feature.

The Sony RDR-HX525 DVD Recorder with 80Gb Hard Drive has the following features:

• 80GB hard disc drive provides 106 hours of recording
• Can record using DVD+R (Double Layer)/+RW, DVD-R/-RW,
• Plays DVD-RAM, DVD+R/+RW, CD-R/-RW, MP3 and JPEG formats
• “Pause Live TV” feature
• i.Link connection for DV editing
• One touch recording
• Auto chaptering
• HQ+ recording for high quality pictures
• Progressive scan
• 12 bit video DAC
• Smart link
• Easy to use, on-screen instructions
• Auto chaptering
• S-Video in/out
• Analogue AV in/out
• Component video output
• Digital audio output
• Records up to 40 events per month
• Remote control

The dimensions of the Sony RDR-HX525 DVD Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive are:

• Height: 29cm
• Width: 43cm
• Depth: 50cm

Sony RDR-GXD310 DVD Recorder

The Sony RDR-GXD310 DVD Recorder has a built-in digital Freeview tuner, allowing you to access up to 30 digital television channels and 20 digital radio stations.

Key features of the Sony RDR-GXD310 DVD Recorder include:

• Digital terrestrial tuner
• Progressive scan
• DVD+R double layer recording
• AV-synchronisation
• 8 day electronic programming guide
• Plays DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, VCD / SCVD, JPEG and MP3 formats
• One touch recording
• Subtitle recording
• 30 Freeview channels and 20 radio channels
• Timer
• RGB pass-through
• S-Video output
• Audio output
• Optical output

The dimensions of the Sony RDR-GX310 DVD Recorder are:

• Height: 7.5cm
• Width: 43cm
• Depth: 32.8cm

Other Models

Other models of Sony DVD recorder include:

• Sony RDR-HX510 DVD Recorder with 80GB Hard Drive
• Sony RDR-HX725 DVD Recorder with 160GB Hard Drive

Further Information

To find out where you can get great deals on Sony DVD recorders by shopping online, visit our Where to Buy section.

For some hints and tips on what to look out for when choosing a DVD recorder, visit our How to Choose section.

You can find out more about some of the leading brands and models of DVD recorder on the market in our Top Models and Brands sections.

For information about other types of DVD player available, visit our Types section.

You can also find out about some of the different types of accessory that you can buy to go with your new DVD player in our Accessories section.