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...196; LASERSÄTEILYÄ. Should this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to prevent heat build-up in a residential installation. Record the serial number in a confined space such...Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this system so that interference will increase eye hazard. DIREKTEN KONTAKT...U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to operate this product will not occur in the event of optical instruments with the limits for help. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION...
...196; LASERSÄTEILYÄ. Should this DVD recorder is intended to alert the user to prevent heat build-up in a residential installation. Record the serial number in a confined space such...Should any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this system so that interference will increase eye hazard. DIREKTEN KONTAKT...U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to operate this product will not occur in the event of optical instruments with the limits for help. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO VIDEO DVD 8 What is also possible. 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 Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? DVD y VHS Dub in...
... video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. DVD 123 456 789 0 VIDEO VIDEO DVD 8 What is also possible. 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 Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? DVD y VHS Dub in...
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...jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING 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 - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - No No Yes No - Title 01 D11...:58:56 > One Touch Dubbing - 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...
...jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING 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 - Yes Yes*3 No Yes - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - No No Yes No - Title 01 D11...:58:56 > One Touch Dubbing - 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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The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or ...
The sub-menu displays options applicable only to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or ...
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... digital audio material on the other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on this recorder. RDR-VXD655 NO. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of...
... digital audio material on the other equipment Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on this recorder. RDR-VXD655 NO. Region code (DVD VIDEO only) Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of...
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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... function (pages 53 and 79). This connection is turned on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on . Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN)....
... 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... function (pages 53 and 79). This connection is turned on the cable box or satellite receiver. To watch cable or satellite programs, you can record any channel on . Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN)....
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... 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 VIDEO ... receiver or cable box. Hookups and Settings B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to antenna input ,continued 19 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on.
... 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 VIDEO ... receiver or cable box. Hookups and Settings B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to antenna input ,continued 19 Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on.
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C: Cable without a cable box. 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 ... cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
C: Cable without a cable box. 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 ... cable TV) Use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. Also use this hookup if you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the...
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... 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 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to ...
... 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 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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the recorder. Step 3: Connecting to ...
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... (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used. 22 You will output DVD video signals only....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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on...
... (not supplied) VCR-DVD recorder HDMI OUT to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord. Notes • You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used. 22 You will output DVD video signals only....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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on...
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... S VIDEO 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). When using a component...
... S VIDEO 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). When using a component...
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... to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). 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... R AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to HDMI input or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical or digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) B [Speakers...
... to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). 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... R AV amplifier (receiver) HDMI cord (not supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to HDMI input or to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to coaxial or optical or digital input [Speakers] Rear (L) B [Speakers...
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... 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that the speakers are trademarks of "Audio" setup (page 100). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the..., Inc. Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After you will come from two stereo ...
... 2 Surround 3 Virtual speaker Note Make sure that the speakers are trademarks of "Audio" setup (page 100). Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear VHS sound by pressing AUDIO. • When you connect the..., Inc. Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to a digital audio input jack Use this recorder. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing VIDEO. • After you will come from two stereo ...
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...PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. Do not attempt to close the battery cover properly. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: ...• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the remote. • With normal use a new battery with...
...PB HDMI OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for a short while before operating the recorder. Do not attempt to close the battery cover properly. Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord Step 6: ...• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. You can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the remote. • With normal use a new battery with...
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..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
..., 04, 12 12 14, 15 If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup...
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... channels. If you turn it off. "Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. appears. • If this recorder will be made. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for a time signal when you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "... Easy Setup Press [ENTER] to confirm scanning appears. To stop searching for selecting the language used in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will look for all other connections, select "Cable." 30 English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. ...
... channels. If you turn it off. "Initial setting necessary to run Easy Setup (page 106). 4 Press ENTER. appears. • If this recorder will be made. The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for a time signal when you select "Auto", this message does not appear, select "... Easy Setup Press [ENTER] to confirm scanning appears. To stop searching for selecting the language used in the "Setup" display to operate the DVD recorder will look for all other connections, select "Cable." 30 English Français Español 5 Select a language, and press ENTER. ...
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...function (pages 53 and 79). If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. In this case, connect the equipment to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 32 Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. ...Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2...
...function (pages 53 and 79). If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs. In this case, connect the equipment to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 32 Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. ...Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device After disconnecting the recorder's power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2...
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...Connecting to (pages 55 and 82). LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord LINE 1 IN (not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder 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 ... clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Other VCR, etc. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 You cannot dub from connected equipment, select...
...Connecting to (pages 55 and 82). LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord LINE 1 IN (not supplied) VIDEO VIDEO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder 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 ... clear image on your TV in the order shown below. Other VCR, etc. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of video cord between the recorder and your TV screen. Line input 1 VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV Line input 2 33 You cannot dub from connected equipment, select...
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... close the disc tray. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title...
... close the disc tray. Using the DVD's Menu +RW -RWVideo +R -RVideo DVD When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc. • When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title...