Sony RDR-HX510 Reviews

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Sony RDR-HX510
3.3 stars
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Average Ratings for Sony RDR-HX510

  • Features2.5 stars
  • Ease of Use3.5 stars
  • Value for Money3.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.6 stars
  • Overall Rating3.4 stars

11 Reviews For Sony RDR-HX510

  • Guest 9th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The Sony RDR-HX510 looks quite nice but has a dim display-almost invisiblePDC function very unreliable-cannot trust it everexpensive to say it has no digital tuner cooling fan audible
    disappointing

  • raymondbuttery 19th Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Excellent machine and well worth the money. £129.99.

  • frenchman 3rd Apr 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    A good machine, but a very big question mark over the quality of the machine.

  • r llewellyn Rank: Lance Corporal 25th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    It is complicated to get all the right settings. To get the most out of the Sony DVD Recorder RDR-HX510 DVD recorder you will have to study the manual very carefully, but it will be worth it in the end.

    Recording even EP (extended play) is excellent.

  • Neil Wardle 20th Apr 2006

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    After two weeks of frustration we actually gave up and sent our Sony RDR HX510 DVD recorder back, as we could not get the recorder to record from VHS.

  • muzzy 17th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Don't forget that the Sony RDR HX510 DVD recorder is an analogue tuner, so if you have a set top box this thing is not for you. But if you own a traditional TV on a cable system you won't be disappointed.

    It is very easy to use, and the hard drive is silent.

    The quality of sound is much better than the rivals.

    Unfortunately you can't be creative enough with backgrounds and other stuff because there is no choice.

    It is reliable and fast for the copying from HDD to DVD, but if you want ...

  • CaroKen 14th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Sony DVD Recorder RDR-HX510 is unable to receive 5.1 Surround Sound Inputs
    Not 1080i capable only 480i
    Produces Simulated Surround Sound w/ Progressive Scan... nice but

    * Point: If you think you can record HD w/5.1 to your TiVo - DVR - or straight into the DVD-R and get the same or similar quality - forget about it
    Better wait another year.

  • lmf Rank: Corporal 30th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    After a few frustrating hours when setting the Sony RDR HX510 DVD recorder up (due to my own slowness at getting my head around how the various bits of equipment worked together), I am extremely happy with this DVD recorder. It is easy to operate and creates excellent quality recordings. The only function I haven't yet succeeded with is the Synchronised Recording - I can get my freeview box to turn on with the timer function, but the DVD recorder doesn't then kick in. Perhaps the kind people ...

  • male82uk 26th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I wonder if anyone can help me, as some seem to have a bit of knowledge here. My grandparents recently bought the Sony RDR HX510 DVD recorder, and they have a Sky+ box too. They were told that they would be able to record from the Sky+ box onto the DVD HDD and burn to DVD, yet nobody has been able to do so yet. They have since contacted a Sony service centre shop who are trying to help, but they haven't got back to them with any information as yet, as Sony themselves said that it wasn't their pr ...

  • mart100 7th Jan 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I find the Sony DVD Recorder RDR-HX510 very easy to use. Editing of recordings is simple, as is dubbing from HDD to DVD or vice-versa.

    The synchro recording feature is great if you want to record from a set top box.

  • kevcurt Rank: Lance Corporal 8th Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Just got a Sony RDR HX510 yesterday after owning a Sony RDR-GX3 DVD Recorder for about 1 year. I know it's early days but I am very impressed at the outset. Extremely easy to use. Can't hear the hard disk at all. Can do lots of amazing things like copying DVD to HD and vice versa. Chasing playback (start watching a recording while it's still recording.) Watch this space but so far so good.

Product details

Main characteristics: Functionalities: Video Recorder Analog Tuner: PAL SECAM Audio Support: MPEG Audio Recorder: HDD Size: 80 GB Programmable Timer: 30 Events more details...