Slimline and Verstile DVD Recorder
The RDR-HXD890B is sony's hard disk drive DVD Recorder with integrated freeview. It gives the potential for an amazing 455 hours of material to be recorded without the need for a single blank disc. This Sony DVDR will also record on a wide variety of blank discs including DVD-R Dual Layer (VR and video) and DVD+R Double Layer. Also with 1080p upscaling enjoy maximise picture quality even on large screens.
Its 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 transition effects. The final result can be burnt onto DVD and shared among family and friends.
Specification Overview:- 160 GB Hard Disk Drive
- Up to 455 Hours of TV Recording to HDD
- Recording DVD+R/+RW/+R(DL). DVD-R/RW/-R(DL)
- Playback DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-RAM, MP3, JPEG, DivX
- Integrated digital and analogue tuner
- Electronic programme guide (8 day on digital)
- HDMI Output with 1080p up-scaling
- BRAVIA Sync
- Digital Music Jukebox – store and enjoy up to 999 of your favourite songs
- USB Port (Type A) for digital camera, USB Flash drive or card reader
- USB Port (Type B) for PictBridge Printer
- x-Pict story slideshow creator
- Dubbing from HDD Camcorder via USB
- i.Link (DV) input for Camcorder
- Intelligent scene chaptering
- Simultaneous Record & Playback
- Pause Live TV - Yes
- Series Recording - Yes
- 1080P Upscaling - Yes
- Recording Formats - DVD-R (Video), - R (VR), + R, - RW, + RW, - R (Video) Dual Layer, - R (VR) Dual Layer, + R Double Layer
- Playback Formats - DVD-RAM, - R (Video), - R (VR), + R, - RW, + RW, - R (Video) Dual Layer, - R (VR) Dual Layer, + R Double Layer, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD, Super VCD, JPEG, MP3 (DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/-RW, USB, HDD), DIVX (DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/-RW)
- Tray Lock - Yes
- Dimension (WxHxD)mm - 430 x 76.5 x 288
- 2 x Composite Video
- 2 x S-Video #
- 1 x Digital Audio Output (Coaxial)
- 1 x Component Video Output
- 1 x HDMI™ (with CEC)
- 2 x Audio Input (L/R)
- 1 x i.LINK(DV) Input
- 1 x G-Link (STB Control)
- 1 x USB TYPE A (2.0)
- 1 x USB TYPE B (2.0)
Question from lufc71: Asked on 24/01/2009 I have Virgin cable TV at home. Will I be able to use this DVD recorder with that system as well as the onboard freeview?
Question from Geoff: Asked on 23/10/2008 Can you record 2 channels at the same time? If not can you recommend another unit that can.
Question from sandra1972: Asked on 25/09/2008 Am I able to watch one tv show whilst recording another? Am I able to watch a dvd whilst recording to hard drive?