Sony RDR-GX257 DVD Recorder Region 1 Playback and
Region Free Recording

The Sony RDR-GX257 DVD Recorder is the perfect companion for your digital video recorder. Line Input Recording (non-tuner) lets you record your favorite TV shows from your cable or satellite set-top box. You can also use the One Touch Dubbing function of the Sony RDR-GX257 DVD Recorder to copy your photos and home video from compatible USB or i.LINK®-based camcorders. Additionally, the Sony RDR-GX257 DVD Recorder lets you experience your DVDs in near HD-quality with HDMI™ up scaling (up to 1080p). You can also enjoy music and digital images from CD and DVD media encoded with MP3 audio or JPEG image files.

Key Features:

• Model: RDR-GX257 DVD Recorder Region 1 player, region free recorder
• Records in "ALL" regions format for worldwide compatibility. The DVDs made on this player will play on any DVD player. But make sure to finalize the DVD before playing it on other players.
• This model does not play PAL DVDs, does not play non-region 1 movies. Plays only region 1 DVDs.
• The Sony RDR-GX257 DVD Recorder lets you record your favorite TV shows from your cable or satellite set-top box.
• Record from any copy protected source when you buy the DP-X7000 copy enhancer also. With the DP-X7000 you can copy any original movie too!
• Copy your photos and home video from compatible USB or i.LINK®-based camcorders.
• Plays any DVD from any region on any TV
• Firewire (i-link) DV input - for quick and easy connection of your digital sources
• Plays NTSC DVD-Video, VCD, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
• Records on regular and dual Layer DVDs, DVD-R/+R and DVD-RW/+RW. Dual Layer capability lets you record twice the capacity than normal single layer DVD discs.
• HDMI™ connectivity: HDMI™ connectivity delivers 1080p/1080i/720p up scaling for DVD and VHS video and simplifies cable connections.
• Line Input Recording: Line Input Recording (non-tuner) lets you record your favorite television programs from a cable or satellite set-top box1.
• One Touch Dubbing: One Touch Dubbing allows you to burn and enjoy your photos and home video from compatible USB or i.LINK®-based digital cameras and camcorders.
• BRAVIA Sync for Theatre: BRAVIA Sync for Theatre technology utilizes the industry-standard HDMI™ CEC function to provide one button access and control of the appropriate inputs for your BRAVIA HDTV and HDMI-connected A/V components.
• Multi-Format DVD compatibility: Multi-Format DVD compatibility provides a high level of compatibility with DVD players and recorders.
• Digital music and digital image playback capability: Digital music and digital image playback capability lets you listen to MP3 encoded audio files or view JPEG images encoded on CD or DVD media.
• Set Top Box Controller
  Set Top Box Controller (IR Blaster) controls the channel functions of most cable set-top boxes or satellite receivers for timer recording.

Recording and playback:

• Plays audio CD, DVD, DVD-R/+R and DVD-RW/+RW, JPEG CDs, Picture CDs and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW
• Records in "ALL" regions format for worldwide compatibility. The DVDs made on this player will play on any DVD player. But make sure to finalize the DVD before playing it on other players.
• Records on DVD-R/+R and DVD-RW/+RW
• Does not have any TV tuner - no TV tuner
• Recording only through RCA, Firewire, USB inputs.
• HDMI™ output w/ up to 1080p up scaling
• Line Input Recording (Non-Tuner)
• BRAVIA® Sync™ for Theater
• Compatible w/ DVD-RW/-R/+RW/+R/+R DL, & DVD RAM media
• DVD-Video/Video CD/SVCD/CD-DA (CD-R/-RW) playback
• MP3 audio and JPEG image playback
• Set Top Box Controller (IR Blaster)
• Variable Bit Rate Recording
• Record up to 14 hr on one disc (DVD+R DL at SLP mode)
• Dolby® Digital Decoding Playback Compatible
• Parental Control for DVD
• Child Lock for Locking the Operation Buttons
• Multi Brand TV Remote Control
• TV Virtual Surround

Connections:

• Firewire (i-link) DV input - for quick and easy connection
• USB input - for quick and easy connection
• Dolby Digital and DTS Digital through Coaxial out
• 2 sets of A/V RCA inputs including 1 on front-panel
• 1 A/V output
• 1 component output

Includes:

• Remote

• Instruction manual
• Stereo AV cables

Warranty and Support:

• 30 days exchange - Full Details
• 1 year limited repair warranty - Full Details