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Sony RDR-HXD890 Freeview+ 160GB Hard Disc Drive DVD Recorder - Silver
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Product Description
Hard Disk Drive DVD Recorder with Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner 160GB capacity Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner BRAVIA Sync and 1080p upscaling via HDMI. Features 160GB capacity for a max recording of 455 hours (23 in HQ+ recording mode) onto the Hard Disk Drive BRAVIA Sync – automatically controls TV and Home Cinema components with one-click ease HDMI output with 1080p upscaling to maximise picture quality even on large screens Electronic Programme Guide offering simple 3-step on-screen timer programming and TV Guide Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner delivering the latest TV channels in digital clarity 2x USB ports for connecting a PictBridge compatible printer digital camera or other USB storage devices HDD Cam Connection – Record your memories onto the Hard Disk Drive and choose between different modes x-Pict Story is an enhanced Photo Slide Show feature which enables you to frame your photos with the appropriate look and feel through sound and transit Digital Music Jukebox – store and enjoy up to 999 of your favourite songs Digital Photo Album – view edit and store digital still images or burn them to a DVD for sharing Series Link - With the touch of a button your recorder will automatically record all episodes of your favourite series and you will not miss anything during the season LINE1 SCART: IN/OUT (Decoder IN) LINE3 SCART: OUT (TV OUT/ SmartLink)
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #33570 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Sony
- Model: RDRHXD890S.CEK
- Released on: 2008-07-29
- Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 10.36 pounds
Features
- RDR-HXD890
- RDR-HXD890
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
Watch what you want, whenever you want.
RDRHXD890 (available in black or silver) 160GB Hard Disk Drive/DVD Recorder - 160GB capacity for a maximum recording of up to 455hours (23hours in HQ+ recording mode) onto the Hard Disk Drive.
RDRHXD995 (available in black) 250GB Hard Disk Drive/DVD Recorder with Common Interface Slot (see specification details) - 250GB capacity for a maximum recording of up to 710hours (36hours in HQ+ recording mode) onto the Hard Disk Drive.
RDRHXD1095 (available in black) 500GB Hard Disk Drive/DVD Recorder with Common Interface Slot (see specification details) - 500GB capacity for a maximum recording of up to 1420hours (73hours in HQ+ recording mode) onto the Hard Disk Drive.
And even when you are at home, you can playback your stored programmes while new ones are being recorded, giving you all the flexibility you need.
With Freeview and a built-in digital tuner, your HDD DVD recorder is fully prepared for the digital switchover. Between now and 2012, all of the UK's television broadcasts will change to digital and the old analogue system will be switched off. But with a HDD DVD recorder, you'll be totally ready to watch and record TV in the new digital world.
With the touch of a button, you can turn the entire system on, change your sound settings or shut it down. Which means you're left to concentrate on what you want to watch next.
Customer Reviews
Excellent !
Spent weeks trying to decide which model to buy. My priorities included a) Quiet b) Easy to Use c) Easy to Install d) Compatible with my existing equipment (includes Epson Projector, LG Cinema Sound, Sharp LCD. It came up trumps in all requirements. My wife could not get on with my previous LG DVD recorder...far too complicated, but within 30 mins was recording to HDD quite merrily. The manual looks daunting, but to be up and running you need about 3 pages only. The manual is available on-line at Sony's site, so I got everything planned before it arrived.
A couple of Reviews on the "Black" version complained about noise ... must have been a faulty item, and another about intrusive LEDs but neither have been noted.
I would recommend this to anyone.
Sony RDR-HXD890 Freeview+ 160GB Hard Disc Drive DVD Recorder - Silver
All my electronics are Sony and this lived up to my expectations fom a quality manufacturer. However, like all modern equipment, you need a degree to get the most out of it! Why have Sony changed the layout and functions in the various menus? Admittedly this recorder receives Freeview as well as analogue TV but it has made it rather more complicated than earlier models. Manufacturers ought to aim to simplify. Fortunately this was an upgrade from another Sony DVD recorder otherwise I might also have found the manual a little daunting. Perhaps things will improve when analogue finally ends. One other niggle is the front display. It is very dim and difficult to read against the bright HDD/DVD indicator and the light from the TV. The clock is almost invisible when in standby mode, especially in daylight. Having said all this, I am still very pleased with the functioning of this equipment and would definitely go for Sony again.
Excellent but with one or two oddities
This is my second Sony DVD recorder and it performs just as well as the first with the added bonus of Freeview. There are a few oddities though.
1. Almost every Sony DVD recorder has a totally different way of adding titles to recordings Why ?
2. This machine seems to have the ability when you transfer an ITV HD recording to a DVD to allow you to then separate out the adverts so you can clip them out but this is not advertised - I wonder why ?
3. If you choose to transfer the recording to DVD using a lower standard (eg EP to SLP) the new recording is redated and retimed. Why on earth do this ?
All in all an excellent machine but Oh dear, what a manual - no better than the last !!
