Apex DRX-9200 DVD Recorder/Player

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• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 16.9 x 2.8 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001WV6YQ
• Item model number: DRX-9200
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,603 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 23, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Apex DRX-9200 DVD player/recorder offers digital recording, a progressive-scan DVD player, and a lot more. In addition to recording television programs onto DVDs, the DRX-9200 will also let you digitize old videotapes when connected to a VCR as well as make permanent digital copies of home movies from your camcorder.

The DRX-9200's recorders allow you to record onto DVD+R discs or rerecordable DVD+RW discs. Setting up a recording is simple. The DRX-9200 has an onscreen timer recording menu, similar to a VCR, and a built-in TV tuner so you can set up a recording entirely through the DRX-9200's menu. DVD+R copies of recordings made by the DRX-9200 will play on almost all DVD players and DVD-compatible computers.

In addition to high-quality recordings, you'll get the most out of your DVD library as well. The DRX-9200 utilizes progressive-scan video technology to yield vivid colors, clean resolution, and reduced onscreen distortion, when linked to a high-definition-compatible television. The DRX-9200 plays DVDs and CDs, so you can enjoy all your favorite videos and music. You can also play MP3s and view digital JPEG photos from CD-Rs and Kodak picture CDs.

The DRX-9200 features front-panel composite inputs to connect your camcorder for dubbing onto DVD. An additional digital IEEE1394 FireWire jack is included on the front panel for an instant and pure digital connection with digital camcorders. You can connect the DRX-9200 to your TV or home theater receiver with a full range of A/V outputs, including component-, composite-, and S-video outputs. The DRX-9200 also features coaxial and optical digital audio outs for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound output.

What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder unit, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, composite A/V cables, owner's manual.

Product Description
It's time to fondly kiss VHS VCR farewell. Time to go digital with this simple to use DVD Recorder and Player. With its built-in TV tuner, you can record TV shows onto DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. There's even a monthly event timer to pre-program recording, just like your old VCR. It's such an easy transition! Now get this. This will also play audio CD discs including CDR and CDRW with MP3 encoded files. View photos that were stored on Kodak Picture CD. The Apex DRX-9200 DVD player/recorder offers digital recording, a progressive-scan DVD player, and a lot more. In addition to recording television programs onto DVDs, the DRX-9200 will also let you digitize old videotapes when connected to a VCR. It can also make permanent digital copies of home movies from your camcorder. DVD+R copies of recordings made by the DRX-9200 will play on almost all DVD players and DVD-compatible computers. An additional digital IEEE1394 FireWire jack is included on the front panel for an instant and pure digital connection with digital camcorders. You can connect the DRX-9200 to your TV or home theater receiver with a full range of A/V outputs, including component-, composite-, and S-video outputs. The DRX-9200 also features coaxial and optical digital audio outs for Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound output. So kiss your VCR goodbye because all your recordings are now permanently archived on DVD. This Apex DVD Recorder could very well be your smartest electonics buy of the year. Progressive scan capability during play to compatible TV Parental control locks Composite-, component-, and S-video outputs; FireWire input for digital camcorders Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output, digital audio outputs Unit Measures 16.4 x 1.7 x 10 inches (W x H x D)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far, excellent!, September 29, 2004

By	S. Schmitz "Videoman25" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This model DXR-9200 is the new and improved version of the problematic DXR-9000. I had a feeling Apex would replace that with a model that addressed all the problems of the 9000. So far this machine is performing flawlessly in recording DVDs. I have made DVD+Rs of VHS home videos and recorded some TV shows on a DVD+RW. It is soon to report on the reliability, but at this point I would recommend the unit highly. Also plays prerecorded DVDs with an outstanding picture and works great with my MP3 files as well. Only one slight drawback is the "fan noise". But as I understand it, all DVD recording units do this.

All in all, this unit is a solid performer at an outstanding price. AN IMPORTANT NOTE. Please limit reviewing to specific products. This is not a forum to blast companies. The review posted by han lists no specific product, and is not about the DXR-9200 model.

ONE ADDITION: I stand by my review, but will confirm other's complaints about the clock! The thing adds an extra 2-3 minutes per day, and after a week it is way to far ahead. How can they get this simple function so wrong?

64 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A promising product that did not deliver, October 25, 2004

By	G. Johnson (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Picture quality was compared to a Sony GRX7 and a LiteOn LVW-5001. While the DRX9200 has many desirable features/ technologies (eg, insert/delete chapter points on a DVD+RW, 3 hour record mode, DiMeNsion 8602 processor, etc.), my sole criteria for keeping the unit came down to picture quality.

I was disappointed with washed out colors, excessive contrast, etc. in recording from Comcast cable channels, in 4 hour mode. It is hard to believe this second generation LSI processor performed so poorly.

I could not determine if unit was malfunctioning or unit was poorly engineered.

And as many of you know, getting through to APEX customer support is difficult at best. After many attempts (phone and EMail), I gave up.

The warranty is 90 days labor, 1 yr parts. Considering the power supply problems with earlier Apex models, this short warranty was not reassuring.

I decided the unit wasn't worth the $135 paid - and reluctantly returned it.

I would rate the above three units -- on picture quality -- (in 4 hour record mode) as follows:
1. Sony GRX7 - 9/10 ($299)
2. LiteOn 5001 - 8/10 ($199)
3. Apex DRX9200 - 6/10($135 special; regularly $179)

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Starter piece......., November 29, 2004

By	D. Sottile "deanatlnta" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

there is not a better value out there on a DVD recorder. While this piece lacks some of the high end features, the bottom line is that the recording quality is great (don't use the extended mode), better than any VCR i've ever had.

Spend some time playing around with it, you won't be disappointed.