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... • Install this system so that to which can be of sufficient magnitude to prevent heat build-up in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use of fire... in a confined space such as a rug that any change or modifications not expressly approved in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. Model No. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Note This equipment has been tested and...
... • Install this system so that to which can be of sufficient magnitude to prevent heat build-up in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to use of fire... in a confined space such as a rug that any change or modifications not expressly approved in the recorder. • If the recorder is brought directly from the wall outlet. Model No. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Note This equipment has been tested and...
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...intended for an extended period of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. • Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. •...It is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from equipment with one wider than the other intellectual property rights. The wide blade or the ...
...intended for an extended period of time you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer. • Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. •...It is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from equipment with one wider than the other intellectual property rights. The wide blade or the ...
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... Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD... VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not...
... Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs -RVR -RVideo DVD RAM Functions available for DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode Functions available for DVD VIDEOs Functions available for DVD-RAMs VCD CD DATA CD DATA DVD... VHS VIDEOs * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 4 You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not...
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... Settings 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 17 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 24 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 29 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 32...
... Settings 17 Hooking Up the Recorder 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable 17 Step 3: Connecting to Your TV 21 Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver 24 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 26 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 26 Step 7: Easy Setup 29 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 32...
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... the Playing Time and Play Information 74 Selecting the Sound During Playback 74 VCR Recording 75 Before Recording 75 VCR Recording Without the Timer 76 VCR Timer Recording 77 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 79 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From...
... the Playing Time and Play Information 74 Selecting the Sound During Playback 74 VCR Recording 75 Before Recording 75 VCR Recording Without the Timer 76 VCR Timer Recording 77 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 79 Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List 81 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 82 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD 83 Dubbing From...
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... the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO VIDEO DVD 8 Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. DVD editing is a Video...
... the simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO VIDEO DVD 8 Recording and timer recording Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use. DVD editing is a Video...
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...button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be... recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the ...
...button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to view all titles on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - No No Yes No - No Yes Yes*3 No - *1 When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops. *2 When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops. *3 Only the same program can be... recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the ...
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How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Press M/m to the selected item. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select ...
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for the selected item OPTIONS The OPTIONS menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. Press M/m to the selected item. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select ...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVDR VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing) DVD+RW DVDRW VR mode Video mode DVD+R DVD+R DL DVDR VR mode Video mode +RW -RWVR -RWVideo Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players...
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 68) Auto Chapter (page 50) Change Title Name (page 61) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 58) A-B Erase (page 59) Divide Title (... Yes/No*5 No No No No Yes Yes Yes/Yes*5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features...
Quick Guide to Disc Types Recording Features Editing Features Rewrite (page 68) Auto Chapter (page 50) Change Title Name (page 61) Erase Title/ Chapter (page 58) A-B Erase (page 59) Divide Title (... Yes/No*5 No No No No Yes Yes Yes/Yes*5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes/No*5 No No No *1 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. *2 Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of "Format DVD-RW" in "Features...
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Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - 14 12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - -
Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - 14 12 cm/8 cm discs Disc Type DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Discs that cannot be recorded on • 8 cm discs • DVD-RAMs 12 cm 8 cm Playback Recording Playback Recording Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - -
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... CD format (with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • Data part of...SECAM ,continued 15 Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files....or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). DATA DVD - Playable Discs Quick Guide to ISO9660* Level...
... CD format (with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • Data part of...SECAM ,continued 15 Discs that cannot be played • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files....or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased or rented DVD-RAMs recorded by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). DATA DVD - Playable Discs Quick Guide to ISO9660* Level...
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.... Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • It is recommended that the disc is not guaranteed. RDR-VXD655 NO. Please be aware that recording on such discs may be played on this product. 16 Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs.../CD-Rs recorded on other equipment. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO...
.... Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • It is recommended that the disc is not guaranteed. RDR-VXD655 NO. Please be aware that recording on such discs may be played on this product. 16 Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs.../CD-Rs recorded on other equipment. Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO...
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...twin lead cable), use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking Check that does not have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to ... Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 18) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) ...
...twin lead cable), use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Step 1: Unpacking Check that does not have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to ... Hookup Cable box or satellite receiver with a A (page 18) video/audio output Cable box with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) ...
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... that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 79). This connection is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to match the channel 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 ...
... that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (pages 53 and 79). This connection is turned on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to match the channel 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 ...
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VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) Wall AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO ... output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. To record cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Hookups and Settings B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you...
VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Cable box ANT IN TO TV Antenna cable (supplied) Wall AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO ... output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. To record cable programs, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Hookups and Settings B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you...
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Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL ...
Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL ...
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...PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 INPUT S VIDEO TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups... and Settings S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV...
...PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO Audio/video cord (supplied) : Signal flow When playing "wide screen" images Some recorded images may not fit your TV's speakers. ,continued 21 INPUT S VIDEO TV or projector INPUT AUDIO R L (red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) Hookups... and Settings S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to come from your TV screen. This will output DVD video signals only. • Do not connect your TV...
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...(High Definition) signal through the HDMI OUT jack. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks... on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through this recorder is used. 22 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not...
...(High Definition) signal through the HDMI OUT jack. HDMI IN TV or projector to HDMI input HDMI cord (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks... on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through this recorder is used. 22 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not...