Sony RDR-HX510 (80 GB) Video Recorder
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Manufacturer Part: RDR-HX510
Brand: Sony
Model: RDR-HX510
HDD Size: 80 GB
Product ID: EPID58678042
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Sony rdr-hx510 80gb Hard Disc Drive and dvd recorder.Review created: 05/12/07
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I brought a new Sony 510 2 years ago for £350 and have just brought a second on ebay for £54.
The 510 does not have a digital terrestrial tuner. A scart socket allows the connection of an external source such as a Satellite receiver.
The 80gb HDD allows around 35 hours in Standard and more than 50 in Long play.
Recording is very simple, multiple timers, one touch recording etc... as found in VCR's.
The 510 has a far clearer and easier operating system than the current 870 which I also own.
The 510 has an editing feature on the HDD that the current 870 doesn't have. You can copy a program from the 510's HDD into a different area called Playlist. You then edit out adverts, remove unwanted passages or collect all the goals scored during a match etc. And then dub them to a DVD for permanent storage.
This is all done in the Playlist with the confidence knowing that if you make a mistake you still have the complete untouched title safely sitting in the Original area on the HDD giving you a second chance.
So to summarize the Sony 510 is an excellent machine for editing recordings and has a very clear logical operating system.
If Sony were to incorporate a digital tuner in the unit I would swap my 870 for it without hesitation.
The 510 does not have a digital terrestrial tuner. A scart socket allows the connection of an external source such as a Satellite receiver.
The 80gb HDD allows around 35 hours in Standard and more than 50 in Long play.
Recording is very simple, multiple timers, one touch recording etc... as found in VCR's.
The 510 has a far clearer and easier operating system than the current 870 which I also own.
The 510 has an editing feature on the HDD that the current 870 doesn't have. You can copy a program from the 510's HDD into a different area called Playlist. You then edit out adverts, remove unwanted passages or collect all the goals scored during a match etc. And then dub them to a DVD for permanent storage.
This is all done in the Playlist with the confidence knowing that if you make a mistake you still have the complete untouched title safely sitting in the Original area on the HDD giving you a second chance.
So to summarize the Sony 510 is an excellent machine for editing recordings and has a very clear logical operating system.
If Sony were to incorporate a digital tuner in the unit I would swap my 870 for it without hesitation.
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Sony RDR-HX510
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After much research I had narrowed down the selection to 2 products - 1 from Panasonic and this 1 from Sony.
Both were similarly priced when I bought the Sony RDR-HX510 at £320.
There was not much in it when quality was compared, but the clincher was compatibility - I have mostly Sony everything so I reasoned that it was more likely to work well with own brand then competitor brands.
What's in the Box?
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Recorder unit, basic audio/visual cables, manual, power cable and remote control (with batteries).
What's not in the Box?
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No sample recordable disc (very poor Sony !!!)
No Scart cable(s)
No Progressive scan connection cables (these will set you back £20-£30 for a cheap set)
No sample memory stick (again - poor Sony !!!!)
No channel changing mechanism for Satellite box.
What's Good?
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The fundamental idea behind the hard disk (HDD) recorder is great - record onto a computer hard drive rather than tapes or DVDs. More reliable, flexible and easier to edit out the bits you do not want. Up to 134 hours or recording (low quality), but in reality about 6-8 in a very high quality mode.
The bonus is the DVD recorder so that you can keep any programmes that you really like.
The DVD has a wide range of formats available but this is really only important if you share discs with friends.
As a concept I can highly recommend this type of machine.
The ability to record to HDD allows chasing or paused playback - it saves the program while you are busy on the phone or preparing dinner so that you can watch from the start. The clever bit is that you can record whilst you watch.
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After much research I had narrowed down the selection to 2 products - 1 from Panasonic and this 1 from Sony.
Both were similarly priced when I bought the Sony RDR-HX510 at £320.
There was not much in it when quality was compared, but the clincher was compatibility - I have mostly Sony everything so I reasoned that it was more likely to work well with own brand then competitor brands.
What's in the Box?
-----------------------
Recorder unit, basic audio/visual cables, manual, power cable and remote control (with batteries).
What's not in the Box?
-------------------------
No sample recordable disc (very poor Sony !!!)
No Scart cable(s)
No Progressive scan connection cables (these will set you back £20-£30 for a cheap set)
No sample memory stick (again - poor Sony !!!!)
No channel changing mechanism for Satellite box.
What's Good?
-------------------
The fundamental idea behind the hard disk (HDD) recorder is great - record onto a computer hard drive rather than tapes or DVDs. More reliable, flexible and easier to edit out the bits you do not want. Up to 134 hours or recording (low quality), but in reality about 6-8 in a very high quality mode.
The bonus is the DVD recorder so that you can keep any programmes that you really like.
The DVD has a wide range of formats available but this is really only important if you share discs with friends.
As a concept I can highly recommend this type of machine.
The ability to record to HDD allows chasing or paused playback - it saves the program while you are busy on the phone or preparing dinner so that you can watch from the start. The clever bit is that you can record whilst you watch.
Review ID: 10000000009170355
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