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Multi-Function DVD Recorder 4-115-467-13(1) Selecting copy mode 8 Introducing DVDirect 20 Preparations for Recording 29 Copying From a Camera 38 Copying From Video Devices 51 Viewing a Created Disc 57 Setup 66 Troubleshooting/References 71 Additional Information 80 Operating Instructions VRD-MC10 2008 © Sony Corporation
Multi-Function DVD Recorder 4-115-467-13(1) Selecting copy mode 8 Introducing DVDirect 20 Preparations for Recording 29 Copying From a Camera 38 Copying From Video Devices 51 Viewing a Created Disc 57 Setup 66 Troubleshooting/References 71 Additional Information 80 Operating Instructions VRD-MC10 2008 © Sony Corporation
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... DVD recorder is located on the bottom exterior. Do not install this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Refer servicing to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a confined space such as sunshine, fire or the like. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read...
... DVD recorder is located on the bottom exterior. Do not install this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Refer servicing to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a confined space such as sunshine, fire or the like. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read...
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... Copying Manually 53 Copying Visual Index Lists (Photo) ....... 55 Viewing a Created Disc Connecting to a TV 57 Viewing Videos 60 Viewing on a TV 60 Viewing on the DVDirect 61 Playing videos with the Disc Index function 62 Operation with remote control 62 Viewing Photos 63 Viewing on a TV 63 Viewing on the DVDirect 64 Playing a photo slideshow 64 Operation with remote control 65 Setup Using the Setup Menu 66 Rec Quality (REC mode 66 Auto Stop Timer 66 Auto Chapter 66 Auto Finalizing 67 Disc Menu 67 Slideshow Music 67 Finalize disc 68 Erase disc 68 COMPONENT Settings...
... Copying Manually 53 Copying Visual Index Lists (Photo) ....... 55 Viewing a Created Disc Connecting to a TV 57 Viewing Videos 60 Viewing on a TV 60 Viewing on the DVDirect 61 Playing videos with the Disc Index function 62 Operation with remote control 62 Viewing Photos 63 Viewing on a TV 63 Viewing on the DVDirect 64 Playing a photo slideshow 64 Operation with remote control 65 Setup Using the Setup Menu 66 Rec Quality (REC mode 66 Auto Stop Timer 66 Auto Chapter 66 Auto Finalizing 67 Disc Menu 67 Slideshow Music 67 Finalize disc 68 Erase disc 68 COMPONENT Settings...
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...-converting to a camera via USB cable. See Type of camera camera Copying Visual Index Lists Select by One Touch Disc Burn. *4 Recording possible only when connected to SD (Standard Definition) quality. In this case, you can create a playlist. *3 Built-in AVCHD format. page 40 - - - Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! page 49*4 page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 *2 You cannot record photos. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn...
...-converting to a camera via USB cable. See Type of camera camera Copying Visual Index Lists Select by One Touch Disc Burn. *4 Recording possible only when connected to SD (Standard Definition) quality. In this case, you can create a playlist. *3 Built-in AVCHD format. page 40 - - - Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! page 49*4 page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 *2 You cannot record photos. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn...
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... memory card* Insert a memory card into the slot b page 37 Recording is not available. See Type of copy mode C (page 14) for details. * For details, refer to SD (Standard Definition). You can record by down -converting to your camera's operating instructions. What is * Not all camera operations are supported. Connection and setup You cannot record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video taken by another digital video...
... memory card* Insert a memory card into the slot b page 37 Recording is not available. See Type of copy mode C (page 14) for details. * For details, refer to SD (Standard Definition). You can record by down -converting to your camera's operating instructions. What is * Not all camera operations are supported. Connection and setup You cannot record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video taken by another digital video...
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... tape using A/V cable. • Videos will be recorded on separate discs. • Photos and videos are creating. Standard Definition video taken by DVDirect via USB or a memory card inserted into the DVDirect's slot (for details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com The ability to a disc (unfinalized) created with an HD (High Definition) compatible camera other digital video camera*1 • SD (Standard Definition) video - taken with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs...
... tape using A/V cable. • Videos will be recorded on separate discs. • Photos and videos are creating. Standard Definition video taken by DVDirect via USB or a memory card inserted into the DVDirect's slot (for details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com The ability to a disc (unfinalized) created with an HD (High Definition) compatible camera other digital video camera*1 • SD (Standard Definition) video - taken with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs...
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... (Type Mini B) USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) USB port (Type A) 3 Check the USB connection on the [USB SELECT] screen Storage Media Hard disk drive Built-in memory 8cm disc Memory card Button Name [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER] [ HDD], etc. [ USB CONNECT], etc. [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER], etc. [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER], etc. 31 Multi port USB cable/USB cable for your camera's operating instructions. 2 Connect the camera to the AC power cord. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that stores images to other modes such as PLAY and EDIT...
... (Type Mini B) USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) USB port (Type A) 3 Check the USB connection on the [USB SELECT] screen Storage Media Hard disk drive Built-in memory 8cm disc Memory card Button Name [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER] [ HDD], etc. [ USB CONNECT], etc. [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER], etc. [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER], etc. 31 Multi port USB cable/USB cable for your camera's operating instructions. 2 Connect the camera to the AC power cord. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that stores images to other modes such as PLAY and EDIT...
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... a [LUN Settings] setting, you cannot copy photos recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" using a USB cable. videos from an 8cm disc in memory might be chosen depending on the model of the camera and its setting. Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). z Hints • Depending on the model, USB connection may need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for details on supported camera models (English...
... a [LUN Settings] setting, you cannot copy photos recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" using a USB cable. videos from an 8cm disc in memory might be chosen depending on the model of the camera and its setting. Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). z Hints • Depending on the model, USB connection may need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for details on supported camera models (English...
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... ENTER button. The DVDirect starts the recording process. To stop while recording is set to copy, you are copying from a camera connecting to step 6. 2 Make sure that the copy mode select screen appears. If you can consolidate and record their contents onto one 8cm disc, go straight to the USB port, the copy mode select screen appears. When the DVDirect detects a signal from only one 12cm disc. If [Auto Finalizing] is in the display window. You cannot stop recording When replacing...
... ENTER button. The DVDirect starts the recording process. To stop while recording is set to copy, you are copying from a camera connecting to step 6. 2 Make sure that the copy mode select screen appears. If you can consolidate and record their contents onto one 8cm disc, go straight to the USB port, the copy mode select screen appears. When the DVDirect detects a signal from only one 12cm disc. If [Auto Finalizing] is in the display window. You cannot stop recording When replacing...
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... to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the Top screen. 2 Select the input ([S-VIDEO] or [VIDEO]) connected to the camera in [Select input]. You cannot record HD (High Definition) videos onto the formatted disc under this copy mode, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording (page 34). To resume recording, press the (record) button again. 4 Press the (stop) button to stop recording. 5 To record an additional video, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press the Z (eject) button...
... to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the Top screen. 2 Select the input ([S-VIDEO] or [VIDEO]) connected to the camera in [Select input]. You cannot record HD (High Definition) videos onto the formatted disc under this copy mode, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording (page 34). To resume recording, press the (record) button again. 4 Press the (stop) button to stop recording. 5 To record an additional video, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 Press the Z (eject) button...
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... connected to the AC power cord. 3 Connect the camera to record video from an attached video camera; USB port (Type A) USB cable (Not supplied) USB port (Type Mini-B) The USB SELECT screen appears on the camera, the recordable media may differ. (e.g. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. If the camera's media has both HDD and memory card media, only the HDD content can be recorded by simply pressing DISC BURN on , as the DISC BURN button. Copying...
... connected to the AC power cord. 3 Connect the camera to record video from an attached video camera; USB port (Type A) USB cable (Not supplied) USB port (Type Mini-B) The USB SELECT screen appears on the camera, the recordable media may differ. (e.g. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. If the camera's media has both HDD and memory card media, only the HDD content can be recorded by simply pressing DISC BURN on , as the DISC BURN button. Copying...
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... external output is not a malfunction. Simply view them in the display window of TV and the connection used. Images other than playback cannot be displayed on the TV screen. • No picture appears on a TV, you connect the DVDirect to a TV with an HDMI cable or component video cable, play an SD (Standard Definition) disc, and then switch from the Top screen to playback created discs. z Hint • HDMI and component video cables produce better picture...
... external output is not a malfunction. Simply view them in the display window of TV and the connection used. Images other than playback cannot be displayed on the TV screen. • No picture appears on a TV, you connect the DVDirect to a TV with an HDMI cable or component video cable, play an SD (Standard Definition) disc, and then switch from the Top screen to playback created discs. z Hint • HDMI and component video cables produce better picture...
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... for the discs created with AUDIO IN connectors to the Disc Menu screen for Slideshow Music (background music). 1 Insert a CD of 10 minutes playing time. • Do not use a nonstandard disc, such as copy control CD. 67 The background image is completed. Setup Auto Finalizing Specify whether or not to finalize the disc automatically when recording is set to [ON]. Disc Menu Select a background image (A - This allows immediate playback on other playback devices. The DVDirect starts importing...
... for the discs created with AUDIO IN connectors to the Disc Menu screen for Slideshow Music (background music). 1 Insert a CD of 10 minutes playing time. • Do not use a nonstandard disc, such as copy control CD. 67 The background image is completed. Setup Auto Finalizing Specify whether or not to finalize the disc automatically when recording is set to [ON]. Disc Menu Select a background image (A - This allows immediate playback on other playback devices. The DVDirect starts importing...
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... set to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. The number of discs required does not appear on . Turn on the video device, and configure or operate it on the screen when recording. • If many videos are recorded, display may not be copied. You cannot use this troubleshooting guide to the PLAY/ EDIT mode. Connection and operation The camera is connected with a DV (i.LINK) cable, but playback displays no sound or image. • Using your TV's menu, specify the input type...
... set to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. The number of discs required does not appear on . Turn on the video device, and configure or operate it on the screen when recording. • If many videos are recorded, display may not be copied. You cannot use this troubleshooting guide to the PLAY/ EDIT mode. Connection and operation The camera is connected with a DV (i.LINK) cable, but playback displays no sound or image. • Using your TV's menu, specify the input type...
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...) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as a blank disc (page 68). For details, refer to this operation. • You cannot display images via external outputs during this disc. Messages You cannot select OUTPUT during recording or when using the Setup Menu. Insert a recordable disc supported by this recorder. • The DVDirect does not support playback of photos available. The erased disc is finalized. Will import maximum number of playing JPEG files. •...
...) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as a blank disc (page 68). For details, refer to this operation. • You cannot display images via external outputs during this disc. Messages You cannot select OUTPUT during recording or when using the Setup Menu. Insert a recordable disc supported by this recorder. • The DVDirect does not support playback of photos available. The erased disc is finalized. Will import maximum number of playing JPEG files. •...
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...; Some recorded discs cannot be played on a PC or other DVD device. • The quality of the playback device and playback software. Notes on using discs • You cannot add recordings to a disc created on playback devices due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of commercially made recordable discs can vary. Supported Discs and Memory Cards Discs The following writable discs are compatible with DVDirect Writing speed DVD+R Up...
...; Some recorded discs cannot be played on a PC or other DVD device. • The quality of the playback device and playback software. Notes on using discs • You cannot add recordings to a disc created on playback devices due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of commercially made recordable discs can vary. Supported Discs and Memory Cards Discs The following writable discs are compatible with DVDirect Writing speed DVD+R Up...
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... you start and stop shooting on a camera), or add videos to the [Auto Chapter] setting configured in the Setup Menu (page 66). For each time a disc is inserted into a player and available for recording, titles and chapters are automatically created according to the disc, titles (even of a disc recorded. According to the type of disc to create and device connection used for selecting videos from dates or thumbnails. SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB port or Memory card slot) Disc Menu Disc Title 5 00...
... you start and stop shooting on a camera), or add videos to the [Auto Chapter] setting configured in the Setup Menu (page 66). For each time a disc is inserted into a player and available for recording, titles and chapters are automatically created according to the disc, titles (even of a disc recorded. According to the type of disc to create and device connection used for selecting videos from dates or thumbnails. SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB port or Memory card slot) Disc Menu Disc Title 5 00...
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... 38 40 51 , Audio/video cable 34 59 Auto Chapter 66 Auto Finalizing 67 Auto Stop Timer 66 C , CompactFlash 37 75 COMPONENT Settings 68 Component video cable 58 D Demo 69 Disc Erase 68 Finalize 68 Inserting a disc 30 Recordable time 77 Supported discs 73 Time required for recording 76 Disc Menu 67 DV (i.LINK) cable 33 H Handycam 21 , HD (High Definition) discs 77 79 HDMI cable 58 HDMI Settings 69 I Images 21 L Language 70 M , Manual 47 53 , Memory Card 37 73 , "Memory Stick...
... 38 40 51 , Audio/video cable 34 59 Auto Chapter 66 Auto Finalizing 67 Auto Stop Timer 66 C , CompactFlash 37 75 COMPONENT Settings 68 Component video cable 58 D Demo 69 Disc Erase 68 Finalize 68 Inserting a disc 30 Recordable time 77 Supported discs 73 Time required for recording 76 Disc Menu 67 DV (i.LINK) cable 33 H Handycam 21 , HD (High Definition) discs 77 79 HDMI cable 58 HDMI Settings 69 I Images 21 L Language 70 M , Manual 47 53 , Memory Card 37 73 , "Memory Stick...
Marketing Specifications
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... digital photos to DVD recording from Sony HDD/DVD/Memory Stick® Handycam Camcorders • Connect to compatible TV via HDMI, Component, or Composite Video outputs to playback DVDs created with the VRD-MC10. Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately) • Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from 4 preset menu designs • Automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes, even stop-timer recording • Records on Blu-ray Disc™ compatible devices • Direct, real time recording of video to DVD...
... digital photos to DVD recording from Sony HDD/DVD/Memory Stick® Handycam Camcorders • Connect to compatible TV via HDMI, Component, or Composite Video outputs to playback DVDs created with the VRD-MC10. Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately) • Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from 4 preset menu designs • Automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes, even stop-timer recording • Records on Blu-ray Disc™ compatible devices • Direct, real time recording of video to DVD...
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...-function DVD Recorder/Player AC adapter & AC power cord User's manual & Quick Start Guide Remote Commander (remote control) One year limited 1 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on DVD+R DL media. Playable in most home DVD players Record AVCHD video1 from Sony HDD/Memory Stick® Handycam Camcorder to DVD playable in most Blu-ray Disc™ players Backup digital photos to DVD from Memory card or Sony HDD/Memory Stick/Hybrid Plus Handycam Camcorder via USB Playback...
...-function DVD Recorder/Player AC adapter & AC power cord User's manual & Quick Start Guide Remote Commander (remote control) One year limited 1 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on DVD+R DL media. Playable in most home DVD players Record AVCHD video1 from Sony HDD/Memory Stick® Handycam Camcorder to DVD playable in most Blu-ray Disc™ players Backup digital photos to DVD from Memory card or Sony HDD/Memory Stick/Hybrid Plus Handycam Camcorder via USB Playback...
