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... of trouble. • If you call upon your authority to operate this equipment. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of the unit. never pull the...batteries installed apparatus shall not be changed only at the rear of optical instruments with the instructions, may not operate properly. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR...surface such as it from that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will increase eye hazard. If this occur, the recorder may ...
... of trouble. • If you call upon your authority to operate this equipment. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of the unit. never pull the...batteries installed apparatus shall not be changed only at the rear of optical instruments with the instructions, may not operate properly. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR...surface such as it from that interference will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will increase eye hazard. If this occur, the recorder may ...
Operating Instructions
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... or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for your nearest Sony dealer. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are provided for an extended period of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12...may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may be operated in an inclined position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. ...
... or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for your nearest Sony dealer. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are provided for an extended period of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12...may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may be operated in an inclined position. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. ...
Operating Instructions
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... refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this recorder.
... refer to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this manual describe the controls on this recorder. About this manual • Instructions in this recorder.
Operating Instructions
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... or chapters frees up disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 13
... or chapters frees up disc space. *5 Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space. *6 When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs. ,continued 13
Operating Instructions
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...that a disc's contents will be erased. RDR-VXD655 NO. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be available. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not guaranteed. For more information, see the instructions supplied with digital audio material on the rear... the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by software producers. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on this recorder due to the CD standard and may not be intentionally set by this recorder. Also...
...that a disc's contents will be erased. RDR-VXD655 NO. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be available. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not guaranteed. For more information, see the instructions supplied with digital audio material on the rear... the DVD menu. • If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by software producers. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on this recorder due to the CD standard and may not be intentionally set by this recorder. Also...
Operating Instructions
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... without cable box, or antenna C (page 20) only (no cable TV) ,continued 17 Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 26...
... without cable box, or antenna C (page 20) only (no cable TV) ,continued 17 Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 26...
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... on. AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Cable box/ satellite receiver ANT IN TO TV Wall Audio/video cord (not supplied) Antenna cable (supplied) LINE 1 IN VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB... a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18
... on. AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT Cable box/ satellite receiver ANT IN TO TV Wall Audio/video cord (not supplied) Antenna cable (supplied) LINE 1 IN VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB... a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. 18
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... DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround effect of DTS, Inc. Hookups and Settings...
... DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. z Hints • For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can enjoy the surround effect of DTS, Inc. Hookups and Settings...
Operating Instructions
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...recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. In this recorder. Do not connect to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 32 See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to the LINE... 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of the ...
...recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. In this recorder. Do not connect to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 32 See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to the LINE... 2 IN jacks on the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of the ...
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... angles DVD You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Then follow the instructions in the front panel display. To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to "Off" in the front panel display. you open the...menu (press H PLAY when "Press SELECT" appears). If various angles (multi-angles) for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. See the instructions supplied with the disc. you edit the title after stopping a disc to resume playback from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY. ...
... angles DVD You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Then follow the instructions in the front panel display. To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to "Off" in the front panel display. you open the...menu (press H PLAY when "Press SELECT" appears). If various angles (multi-angles) for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your TV screen. See the instructions supplied with the disc. you edit the title after stopping a disc to resume playback from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY. ...
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... or DATA DVDs cannot be played in MP3PRO format. • The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files within a single album. See the instructions supplied with the extension ".JPEG" or ".JPG." Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • The recorder will be played on the recording format. Playing...
... or DATA DVDs cannot be played in MP3PRO format. • The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files within a single album. See the instructions supplied with the extension ".JPEG" or ".JPG." Anything else is displayed as an asterisk. • The recorder will be played on the recording format. Playing...
Operating Instructions
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... off . • To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever signals. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The recorder starts...
... off . • To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with CopyNever signals. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The recorder starts...
Operating Instructions
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... stops and the recorder turns off . Notes • The recorder starts recording only after the first program has finished. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the...
... stops and the recorder turns off . Notes • The recorder starts recording only after the first program has finished. For details, see the tuner's operating instructions. • During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD-R (VR mode). To record from a DV/D8 format tape. the input signal is for input only. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to ... the tape for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect a digital video camera to the DV ... dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 55. - See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. Notes • The DV IN jack is ...
... DVD-R (VR mode). To record from a DV/D8 format tape. the input signal is for input only. Hookups VCR-DVD recorder DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) DV IN to DV IN i.LINK cable (not supplied) to ... the tape for DVD-Rs (VR mode). Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect a digital video camera to the DV ... dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see "About i.LINK" on page 55. - See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting. Notes • The DV IN jack is ...
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... the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button on the recorder. Note that it may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. Follow the instructions appearing on page 90.
... the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button on the recorder. Note that it may take a few seconds for the whole process, and completes the recording. Follow the instructions appearing on page 90.
Operating Instructions
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... an HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Normally, select this if colors are underlined. Y Cb Cr Selects this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive...
... an HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack. Auto Normally, select this if colors are underlined. Y Cb Cr Selects this when connecting to the instruction manual supplied with the following options. Video Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting TV Type HDMI Resolution Video (HDMI) Black Level Picture Control Progressive...
Operating Instructions
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... be lost. 1 After step 3 on again, and the recorder is on page 28. Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 29) from step 5. 106 The default command mode of the front panel display. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the... to their default settings. Note that you to return the setup settings to make initial settings. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on . Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears...
... be lost. 1 After step 3 on again, and the recorder is on page 28. Start Cancel 4 Select "Start," and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 29) from step 5. 106 The default command mode of the front panel display. When the "Easy Setup" display appears, follow the... to their default settings. Note that you to return the setup settings to make initial settings. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on . Easy Setup 10:10 AM Follow the guide to their default settings. 3 Press ENTER when "Finish" appears...
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... setup may solve the problem (page 97). In this troubleshooting guide to an input device that you can see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any of any problem persist, consult your TV... on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on . , Check that the signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected... HDMI OUT, and switch the TV's input to progressive format even though your nearest Sony dealer.
... setup may solve the problem (page 97). In this troubleshooting guide to an input device that you can see the TV's instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any of any problem persist, consult your TV... on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on . , Check that the signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected... HDMI OUT, and switch the TV's input to progressive format even though your nearest Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions
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... an auto playback function. Additional Information ,continued 109 DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be changed from the front panel display. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is pressed. , Operate the recorder only after z REC is reading disc information, playback operations will not work...
... an auto playback function. Additional Information ,continued 109 DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing The channel cannot be changed from the front panel display. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. , While the recorder is pressed. , Operate the recorder only after z REC is reading disc information, playback operations will not work...
Operating Instructions
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...having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see page 89. Mbps stands for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by a single i.LINK cable. It cannot output signals. Required i.LINK cable Use the...MICROMV digital video camera with other data in one second. The maximum baud rate of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. For further precautions, see the instruction manuals for controlling other video equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for the equipment to other equipment. i.LINK baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud...
...having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see page 89. Mbps stands for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by a single i.LINK cable. It cannot output signals. Required i.LINK cable Use the...MICROMV digital video camera with other data in one second. The maximum baud rate of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. For further precautions, see the instruction manuals for controlling other video equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for the equipment to other equipment. i.LINK baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud...