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... a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to a warm location... symbol is no guarantee that to the presence of the FCC Rules. On power sources • Operate the recorder only on the lenses inside the enclosure. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the...
... a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to a warm location... symbol is no guarantee that to the presence of the FCC Rules. On power sources • Operate the recorder only on the lenses inside the enclosure. RDR-VXD655 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the...
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... not install near heat sources, or in accordance with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to the provisions of holding a still video image or on-screen display... image on the type of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Install in a place ...
... not install near heat sources, or in accordance with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not made due to the provisions of holding a still video image or on-screen display... image on the type of the recorder, disc, etc. • Make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Install in a place ...
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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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DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? 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 y VHS Dub in either... manually or using the timer. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of...
DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? 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 y VHS Dub in either... manually or using the timer. VIDEO DVD Easy selection between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of...
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... a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then...
... a disc and select a title for playback or editing. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - DV/D8 Dubbing Connect your own program - Original Playlist Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then...
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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. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to operate this recorder.
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The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. ...
The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER. Example: The Title List menu Title List (Original) 1/4 No. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to the selected item. Sub-menu The sub-menu appears when you press OPTIONS. ...
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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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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 - - Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - - 14
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... DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - 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 images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks. * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs... This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - 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. • DVD Audio discs • HD layer ...
... DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R - 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 images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.) "DVD VIDEO" and "CD" logos are trademarks. * A logical format of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs... This Manual DVD DVD-RAM - 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. • DVD Audio discs • HD layer ...
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...play if it has not been correctly finalized. RDR-VXD655 NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is recommended that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this recorder. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will be played on this recorder due to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will ... technologies This product is prohibited by area restrictions. 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 erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the ...
...play if it has not been correctly finalized. RDR-VXD655 NO. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is recommended that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this recorder. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will be played on this recorder due to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other DVD VIDEO, a message will ... technologies This product is prohibited by area restrictions. 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 erased after reformatting. • You cannot shorten the ...
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...plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the recorder. Do not connect the power cord until you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 26. Do not connect the power cord until you reach...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 separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna...
...plug × 3) (1) • Antenna cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Select one of the recorder. Do not connect the power cord until you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 26. Do not connect the power cord until you reach...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 separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna...
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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 ...Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to antenna input Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1...
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 ...Be sure that the cable box or satellite receiver is necessary to antenna input Note Synchro-Recording does not work with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1...
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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 ... (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). 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 the satellite receiver or...
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 ... (2ch, 3ch or 4ch). 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 the satellite receiver or...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied...
...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 the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied...
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... (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through this recorder is used. 22 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. If your TV has...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will ...
... (e.g., DVI jacks on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through this recorder is used. 22 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. If your TV has...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow * This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. The HDMI indicator lights up on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will ...