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Apex DRX-9200 DVD Recorder/Player | 
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| Brand: Apex
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.8
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 16.9 x 2.8
MPN: DRX-9200
Model: DRX-9200
UPC: 699339992003
EAN: 0699339992003
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| Features:
| • | Plays DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats | | • | DVD recording capability with integrated TV tuner, progressive-scan DVD player | | • | Composite-, component-, and S-video outputs; FireWire input for digital camcorders | | • | Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output, digital audio outputs | | • | Measures 16.4 x 1.7 x 10 inches (W x H x D) |
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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
Apex Digital provides you with home entertainment solutions at a reasonable price. Technology, efficient processes, strategic partnering, and a focus on providing the consumer with the best value hallmark the success of Apex Digital.PRODUCT FEATURES:DVD recording capability - DVD+R/RW recording allows you to record all of your precious video tapes, on a digital DVD+R/RW disc for a lifetime of enjoymentIEEE 1394 digital connection - the DRX-9200 uses the latest in digital connections, IEEE 1394. This port (found on the front panel) allows for easy and fast transfer of video material from your digital camcorder or other device;MP3 & Windows Media Audio music.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 So far, excellent! September 29, 2004
83 out of 90 found this review helpful
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?
 A promising product that did not deliver October 26, 2004
64 out of 70 found this review helpful
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)
 Great Starter piece....... November 29, 2004
20 out of 24 found this review helpful
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.
 APEX HORRIBLE TECH SUPPORT - DO NOT BUY November 10, 2004
17 out of 30 found this review helpful
I bought an Apex DVD player 2 months ago. And yesterday, it broke down - the colors were all distorted in the output. So, I call tech support, which was reasonably fast in answering my call. Told them about the problem and they asked me to send it back - they have a SHORT 3 month warranty - to add to this, the Customer Service Rep said that the warranty does not cover "service charges" for repair and I had to argue with him until he agreed that it was covered. Next, it says clearly in the APEX LIMITED WARRANTY that the buyer pays for shipping to APEX but APEX pays for shipping back to the customer. They tried to give me an "internal policy" saying that customer pays both ways shipping. I told them that, as it says at the bottom of the warranty, the warranty gives the customer certain legal rights. So, they shouldn't claim any false information in such an important document and not follow what they are claiming. They claimed it was a "misprint".
BOTTOM LINE: This company is about LIES and NOT HONORING LEGAL DOCUMENTS. If you don't care about respect for the customer, then go ahead and buy Apex. For me, I will be adding a few bucks to buy a Panasonic, at least I know I won't be treated like a fool.
Does the job, but... January 25, 2005
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
At the highest video quality setting of one hour per DVD disc the picture quality is indistinguishable from the source. The picture quality is good at lower settings.
The price is right.
But...
The menu setup was programmed to maximize inefficiency. It takes six button pushes just to get to the program setup menu. Once there, it will take at least 18 more button pushes. OK, I am used to VCRplus where you could finish your programming in as few as seven button pushes.
All these button pushes wouldn't be so frustrating if you didn't have to perfectly aim the remote as you push the button. I like remotes that let you bounce the signal off your friend's face and it still works.
The clock runs fast. It gains a couple minutes every few days. If you forget to reset it, you will miss the ending of your TV show. Even $40 VCR's have automatic PBS time clocks. A $10 watch keeps better time.
The manual is almost useless. You have to hunt around the DVR's on screen menu to find out what's available. For example, when setting a time to start your recording the AM/PM is not adjustable. If you enter 7 you will get 7 AM. To get 7 PM you have to enter 19 (military time I guess). Or you can just keep pushing the up button like you do on a $9 alarm clock. There is no mention in the manual about how to automatically record every weekday but if you push `up' when the date is highlighted it is available (but easy to miss). Neither of these (or many other issues) is covered in the manual.
The audio on the recorded discs (and when watching TV through the DVR) is low (about 2/3rds of my TV). It is also tinny. Additionally if you turn on the DVR without first changing the TV to its DVR input channel you get 2 seconds of LOUD static before it returns you to your show.
The playback usually 'blips' with a second long freeze-frame at least twice an hour.
My penultimate complaint is that the DVD locks up about once a week. It won't accept any input from the remote or on the console itself. You can't even turn it off. The only thing you can do is unplug it and start over.
My last complaint is the 25 Memorex (off brand?) DVD+RW's I bought for the Apex. They recorded once just fine but never again. They still work just fine on my computer's DVD recorder though.
This is my second but... last Apex.
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