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...upon your authority to operate this product will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. ...SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. Model No. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of electric shock to disassemble the cabinet. Precautions...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this DVD recorder is no guarantee that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on the...
...upon your authority to operate this product will not occur in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this occur, the recorder may cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. ...SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. Model No. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are not going to use of electric shock to disassemble the cabinet. Precautions...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. If this DVD recorder is no guarantee that any solid object or liquid fall into an outlet on the...
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... +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode 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... DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this...
... +R Meaning Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode 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... DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in this...
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...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 Watching TV 34 DVD Operation DVD Playback 36 Playing Discs 36 Playback Options 37 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter...Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 42 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling...
...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 Watching TV 34 DVD Operation DVD Playback 36 Playing Discs 36 Playback Options 37 Playing a Title From the Title List 40 Searching for a Title/Chapter...Track, etc 41 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 42 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information 46 DVD Recording 47 Before Recording 47 DVD Recording Without the Timer 49 DVD Timer Recording 51 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 53 Changing or Canceling...
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...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 a VHS Tape to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 84 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc... Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 94 Clock Setting (Clock Set 96 Video Settings (Video 97 Audio Settings (Audio 99 Recording and VCR Settings (Features 101 Language, Parental, Digital broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options 102 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 106 Additional Information...
...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 a VHS Tape to a DVD 83 Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape 84 Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc... Reception Setting (Tuner Preset 94 Clock Setting (Clock Set 96 Video Settings (Video 97 Audio Settings (Audio 99 Recording and VCR Settings (Features 101 Language, Parental, Digital broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options 102 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder 106 Additional Information...
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... 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. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. This is a DVD recorder with the... simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD y ...
... 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. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. This is a DVD recorder with the... simple press of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD y ...
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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 Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Title 01 D11.1 ... No Yes No - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Control ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Dubbing Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and...
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 Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Title 01 D11.1 ... No Yes No - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD and a VHS tape. 9 Control ONE-TOUCH DUBBING Dubbing Creating your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and...
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Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder. SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ How to Use the On-Screen Menus The following three displays are mainly used to use.
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Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 D11.1 02 D22.2 03 Ch 23 04 Ch 66 T D11.1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Press M/m to the selected item. 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 ...
Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Title 01 D11.1 02 D22.2 03 Ch 23 04 Ch 66 T D11.1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM 10:10 AM Length Edit Pla0y1:29:03 > Tit0le0:E3r1a:s2e3 > Ch0a1p:5te9r:0E0ras>e Pr0o0te:5ct8:56 > Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title Options for audio/angle/subtitle. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. Press M/m to the selected item. 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 ...
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... 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 (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48) Playable only on VR...
... 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 (automatically finalized) Format in VR mode*2 (page 48) Playable only on VR...
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... 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" setup (page 102). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title. *4 Erasing... titles 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
... 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" setup (page 102). *3 Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title. *4 Erasing... titles 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
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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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... 1/ Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still...cannot be played. RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - Characteristics Discs such as PAL or SECAM ,continued 15 Discs that are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files....
... 1/ Level 2 DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Disc Types Disc Type DVD VIDEO Disc Logo Icon Used in This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - Playable Discs Quick Guide to Universal Disk Format (UDF) 8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still...cannot be played. RAM VIDEO CD CD VCD CD DATA CD DATA CD DATA DVD - 8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - DATA DVD - Characteristics Discs such as PAL or SECAM ,continued 15 Discs that are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files....
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... even with high-speed discs. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not playable. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be playable by this recorder due to the recording quality...Video mode on the TV screen to indicate that you try to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. RDR-VXD655 NO. Note that recording on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be erased after reformatting. ...
... even with high-speed discs. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is not playable. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be playable by this recorder due to the recording quality...Video mode on the TV screen to indicate that you try to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. RDR-VXD655 NO. Note that recording on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be erased after reformatting. ...
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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 HDMI ...
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 HDMI ...
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To record cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). 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 ...
To record cable programs, you can record any channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF... Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers....
...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 LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF... Some recorded images may not fit your TV's audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV's speakers....
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...the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. 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...LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if ...
...the HDMI OUT jack will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. 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...LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if ...
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... OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 98). You will... output DVD video signals only. 23 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" ...
... OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 98). You will... output DVD video signals only. 23 If your TV has component video input jacks Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using this connection and then set "Progressive" ...
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AUDIO OUT L R Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) VCR-DVD recorder to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT ...digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 24 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input...
AUDIO OUT L R Audio cord (white) (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) VCR-DVD recorder to HDMI OUT HDMI OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT ...digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) B [Speakers] Rear (R) Front (L) Center AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (R) Subwoofer : Signal flow 24 This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input...