Sony rdr-vxd655 operating manual

See details for description of any imperfections. I also bought it because we have a lot of VHS tapes and I can play them on this machine. I like to keep all of my VCR's the same because once we learn how the remote works we can program all of them in low light and not have to remember which one is which. So far the only negative thing I have to say is that on one out of the four I bought has a loud fan noise. Sony should correct that and allow the addition of any channel on its own.

Read full review. It was great to be able to locate an old product like this. My old unit did not cost as much as this product, but I am happy with this purchase. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-owned. I've been a ardent fan of Panasonic VCRs since introduced in the 80s. But a recent acquisition of a preowned unit proved disappointing so I tried this refurbished Sony unit. It meets all aspects of setup, recording, and display with ease and quality.

Overall it's a good machine that I glad I bought. Virtual Surround: When you connect the unit to a TV or a stereo receiver with two speakers, virtual surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from two speakers.

There are three levels of virtual surround - Surround 1, Surround 2, and Surround 3, creating progressively more surround effect. The surround effect is only output from the analog RCA audio jacks, not digital. Closed Caption: You can select a service from several closed captions services for programs that are broadcast with Closed Caption. Digital Closed Captions allow you to adjust the following - Character size, Character style, Character color, Character opacity, Edge color, Edge type, Background color, and Background opacity.

Child Lock: You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

Parental Control: You can restrict playback according to a predetermined level. You can select a parental control rating from , which is protected by a 4-digit password. There is also a child lock which disables all the recorder's buttons. Display Dimmer: You can set the display to Bright, Dim, Auto dims when power is off or Off turns off the lighting when power is off and maintains the lighting when power is on. If you own a Sony DVD, player or another recorder, you can change the Command Mode of the recorder to one that doesn't interfere with the other player or recorder.

The recorder will recognize a maximum of audio tracks within an album. The recorder will recognize a maximum of audio tracks within a folder. Only one session of a multi-session recording on DVD can be played. JPEG images can be enlarged, rotated and played in a slide show manner.

The picture quality generally improves as the recording time decreases. The recording speeds and approximate recording times on a 4. The recorder stops when it detects a copy guarded signal. The recorder limits the recording according to the copy protection signal. Copy-Free encoded signals can be recorded at any time with any compatible blank disc type.

Copy-Never encoded signals can not be recorded on this unit. DVD Auto Chapter: This feature automatically divides a recording title into chapters by inserting chapter markings at specified intervals. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.

You can insert chapter marks every 5 or 15 minutes or turn this feature completely off. The maximum recording time is as follows:. This allows you to easily find the beginnings of your recordings.

The unit rewinds the tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically. Advance: This feature advances one frame during pause mode and fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds during playback. Either interlaced or progressive video can be output through the component video jacks. For free personalized advice, call Our Advisors have listened to most of the speakers we carry, and can help you make the best choice for your system.

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Billing zip code. Billing last name. The recorder returns to normal recording mode. Checking the remaining tape length You can check recording information, such as remaining tape length or recording mode, etc. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to record, and turn it off. The System Menu appears. Timer List No. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR. Dubbing starts. This screen is recorded if a time discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the recording is stopped.

Page 85 Insert a source disc. Insert a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on- screen menu. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

Page Settings And Adjustments Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Displays By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup displays are used in the following way. Note Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions Create the password Title List Timer Create the password.

The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Please wait. Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Stop Setup After searching for analog channels is complete, receivable digital channels are then searched for automatically. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

This setting is not effective when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Raises the standard black level. Select this when the picture appears too dark. Downmix DVDs only Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements channels or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.

Stereo 2 Records additional audio only. Records both original and additional sounds. Automatically formats the disc in VR mode. Video Automatically formats the disc in Video mode.

Scenes may be blocked, or replaced with different scenes. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made here.

Page Additional Information Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power does not turn on. Page The recorder starts playing the disc automatically. Playback stops automatically.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow- motion Play cannot be performed. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. When you select progressive signal output, you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you are watching page Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.

Select one of the following patterns A or B , according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier receiver. This will enable you to listen to sound. You can enjoy the following surround effects page You can enjoy Dolby Digital 5. For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components. Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers. Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder.

Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads power cords into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder.

You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder page 23 , be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete. You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the 3 and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment.

When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following:.

The recorder may not respond to the remote. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier receiver. 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.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3. Check that the command mode switch on the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you try to change the command mode for the recorder.

Tuner System. The recorder will automatically search for a clock signal. TV Type. Component Out. Line3 Input. Line1 Output. Audio Connection. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV. Line input 2. Noise feedback may result. This recorder accepts RGB signals. This connection is necessary to use the SynchroRecording function. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page Each time you press the button, the display on the TV screen changes as follows:. The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen. If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on. Displays the title number, title name, and recording date.

Title size is shown in the. Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the list. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to selected item.