This unit does not have a TV tuner.
The Sony RDR-GX257 DVD-Recorder combines superb functionality and versatility, with abilities to record your home movies or television shows directly from your cable box or satellite receiver via composite (RCA) line connectivity. It records onto DVD-R/W and DVD+R/W discs with a choice of 5 different recording speeds. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because it's a progressive-scan player capable of upconverting your DVDs to 1080p HD through the HDMI output. Plug in your digital camcorder to the front panel DV (IEEE) input and make high quality DVDs of your memories quickly and easily.
Moreover, this recorder offers incredible features that will be hard to match. Its 10-bit/54MHz video processing circuitry reduces video imperfections such as Block Noise, Mosquito Noise, and Frame Noise. Enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoding and 32-bit audio DAC with 96KHz Processing. With multi-format playback capabilities, connectivity to virtually any A/V source, set-top box controller (IR Blaster), coaxial digital audio output, and one-touch recording video camera dubbing, your entertainment choices are endless with the Sony RDR-GX257.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region | 1 |
| Hard Disk Drive | No |
| Progressive Scan Output | Yes |
| HD Upconversion | Yes |
| Format Compatibility | |
|---|---|
| DVD Recording Media |
DVD-R/W DVD+R/W |
| Recording Speed | HQ, SP, LP, EP, ULP |
| DVD Playback Media |
DVD-R/W DVD+R/W |
| CD-R/CD-RW Playback | Yes/Yes |
| Dolby Digital/DTS | Yes/Yes |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| WMA Playback | No |
| Picture CD/JPEG | No/Yes |
| SACD/DVD-Audio Playback | No/Yes |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Decoder | Yes |
| HDCD Decoding | No |
| Audio D/A Converter | Yes, 96KHz/32-bit |
| Virtual Surround | Yes |
| Bass Management | No |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Slot | No |
| TV Tuner | No |
| TiVo | No |
| VCR Plus+ | No |
| Slow Motion Playback | Yes |
| Frame-by-Frame Playback | Yes |
| Bookmarking | No |
| Playback Zoom | Yes |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
DV Input (IEEE) - x1 A/V Composite - x2 (RCA) |
| Outputs |
Coaxial Digital Audio - x1 (RCA) Component Video - x1 (RCA) A/V Composite - x1 (RCA) HDMI - x1 |
| Other Ports | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 110VAC, 60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17 x 2.25 x 11.2" (431.8 x 57.1 x 284.48mm) |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs (3.1kg) |
| Color | Black |
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I like them, work fine, easy,no tuner no problem.
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This is a great DVD recorder. It is great for making back up copies of DVD movies where as some other DVD recorders aren't.
It will also let you record up to 13 or 14 hours on one disc. Most other DVD recorders only let you record 6-8 hours on each disc.
I own one of these recorders but it no longer works. Sadly, this site is out of this DVD recorder. I hope they get some back in soon.
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love it 5 months and still going strong burning DVD's for security camera 24/7 & the laser hasn't burnt out yet, the only issue's I'm having with it is there is no timer/date onscreen during recording . Also how do I get the 14 hour recording shille over 2 the DVDE
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I use this recorder to keep an eye on our shady neighbors. I hooked it up to a GE Model #45234 Wireless Color Camera with Receiver wireless range of over 200' with a battery option for complete wireless capabilities. I hooked the Camera's receiver up to the DVD Recorder then from the DVD Recorder to the TV. I get 8 hours per DVD+R so I can reformat the disc if no events happen. Well the sound is perfect, better than the human ear and no I'm not reviewing the camera even tho it sounds that way. I cant seem to get the time of day + date on the recording screen. So after the DVD is done I can not see the time of day on the disc.[...]
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I was looking at several DVD recorders and this far outpaced others I saw. First the ease of hookup was extremly easy. I had it hooked-up and recording in less than 5 minutes. The finished DVD was outstanding quailty. The price far beat the compition.
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easy setup, easy connect
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