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Sony RDR-HXD870 - DVD Recorder With 160GB Hard Drive - With Freeview - Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: £189.99
New (9) Used (5) Refurbished (2) from £150.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 203
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14.5
Dimensions (in): 19.6 x 15.7 x 8
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MPN: RDRHXD870B.CEK
Model: RDRHXD870B.CEK
EAN: 4905524419504
ASIN: B000OQ7878
Release Date: March 10, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| » | DVD recorder | | » | Freeview and Analogue | | » | Audio Dolby Digital / Dts Surround | | » | 160GB Gb hard disk capacity | | » | Recording format DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW |
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Product Description
The RDR-HXD870 player/recorder can record hours of high-definition video in resolutions of up to 1080p! With Sony's technologies such as Bravia Theatre and Theatre Sync, this player/recorder lets you discover the new face of digital videos, as it incorporates a Freeview tuner that allows you to tune in and record free digital television channels. It can also record high-quality images onto DVD-R and DVD-RW discs or CDs, and is compatible with Pictbridge and other multimedia applications, thanks to its USB port. You can store your JPEG images and MP3 files on its hard drive and make DVD backups of your home videos. You can even increase the quality of your creations by connecting your camcorder to its i.Link input. Also equipped with an HDMI output, the RDR-HXD870 will set off your audio/video system a treat!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 68 more reviews...
 Impossible Instruction Book June 21, 2008
I am sure that this is a very good machine if only you can understand the instruction book and the machines own set up program. I have found it next to impossible to tune it into my NTL set top cable box, and have so far only succeded in being able to record the program selected on NTL. I cannot record from the terrestrial service whilst watching NTL.
Disapointing-not recommended unless you have a degree in DVD recording.
Good product June 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this for a few weeks now and i am pleased with it.
Goods points for me are, DIVX XVID this is a good XVID player, the DVD upscaling to 1080p, i can watch another channel when recording (through my free view tuner on my tv), i have no problems with the free view tuner i used to get breaks & blocks on my old one.
It was easy to setup and selecting a program to record is simple.
The only other thing i would have liked is the function to record 2 programs at the same time, hence i'm knocking off a star.
 Fantastic piece of equipment! June 4, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have just bought one of these recorders and I have to say that I love it!! The initial setup is so easy even the most gadget scared out there could do it. The picture quality on the digital tuner is excellent and the recording TV while watching a DVD is really useful. I have setup the series link and it just makes life easier, no need to worry about missing the Moto GP anymore!! The only minor drawback is that it isn't multi region but I'm looking into sorting that out. Overall I would recommend it to anyone.
Sony RDR-HXD870 = Very capable machine May 6, 2008
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Hard disk recorder with upscaling DVD recorder at a reasonable price. Best features for me are series record and 1080p HDMI output (DVDs look great even with a cheap HDMI cable). Most of the complaints I've read on Amazon seem to fit into 4 main categories:-
1. An expectation that it is a PVR. It does not claim to have twin digital tuners. Most modern TVs usually have an internal Freeview receiver, which is fine if simultaneous recording isn't required.
2. Trouble reading the manual. It's true the manual tends to go into unnecessary detail about advanced settings and modes. I rarely have any need for the manual because I find the recorder and the remote control intuitive. I recommend just playing around with it for 20 mins. It's easy enough to setup (suggest using a SCART cable initially and then migrating to HDMI), it scans all the digital channels automatically. The only option I had to set was the choice of EPG.
3. Weak reception. I don't have any specific problem so cannot comment. It performs just like any other Freeview receiver I've had.
4. Missed timer recordings. I recommend checking the firmware is at least version v1.65. Easy to do - full details are on Sony's website.
My only gripes are minor:- I'd love to move HDD recordings into folders and the EPG just looks a bit dated compared with the one on my Sony TV.
An undocumented feature is that it is also capable of reading DVD-RAM disks, so I was able to dub recordings made on my old Panasonic machine with no trouble.
top notch April 30, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Read reviews and came to conclusion had to either get the Panasonic or the Sony product. There are a lot of reviews which list technical design ideosyncracies of the Panasonic recorder so opted for the Sony. This machine seems to do everything that anyone would want from it plus answers all those niggles from the Panasonic users.
I found it incredibly easy to set up. Just plugged it in and it did the rest for me. Pausing live broadcasts is brilliant. one button push and it's done.
Viewing what you've recorded is easy peasy it gives you a little thumbnail of what each programme is.
Don't understand the gripes about the manual - I've had more complicated manuals for watches. You can read the whole thing through in half an hour.
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