Sony RDRGX315 DVD Recorder
Not that bad for me
After reading many of the reviews below I almost returned this unopened. I'm glad (so far, on day 2) that I didn't. <br />The reviews that concerned me most were about poor picture (pass through) quality, and an inability to copy \\"copy protected\\" movies from satellite. <br /> <br />Regarding the picture quality - yes that was true at first - very washed out. Then I found a \\"Picture Control\\" option in the set-up screen. Changing this from \\"Standard\\" to \\"Personal\\" and setting the contract & brightness gave me a great picture that also came through on record. <br /> <br />I have also recorded movies off satellite with no problem. Recording non-DRM VHS also worked great.  <br />(I have it connected - satellite box -> VCR -> DVD Recorder -> TV.) <br /> <br />What is said about the remote is true, It's a stupid remote and it's sluggish. I solved this by using my universal remote. To do this, I had to switch the \\"Command Mode\\" to \\"DVD 1\\" in the setup. <br /> <br />Also what is said about the long start-up times after a DVD is inserted is true. However I can live with that.  <br /> <br />All in all, if this puppy keeps working like it is now, I will be a happy camper.