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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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...• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. • "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment... Inc. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text. • Manufactured under license from eSOL Co. Unauthorized recording...
...• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. • "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment... Inc. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text. • Manufactured under license from eSOL Co. Unauthorized recording...
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... as is 16 Type of copy modeE Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video 18 Recording photos from memory card ....18 Introducing DVDirect About this manual 20 Features 22 Recording HD (High Definition) video 22 Recording SD (Standard Definition) video 22 Recording photos 22 Viewing a created disc 22 Before you begin 23 Package...
... as is 16 Type of copy modeE Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video 18 Recording photos from memory card ....18 Introducing DVDirect About this manual 20 Features 22 Recording HD (High Definition) video 22 Recording SD (Standard Definition) video 22 Recording photos 22 Viewing a created disc 22 Before you begin 23 Package...
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... of copy mode Depending on your video device or the type of disc to create • You can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on the copy mode selected. • When you... players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on various DVD players. Select the type of disc you are creating, you record photos taken with your needs. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer DVDirect 8 I want to enjoy playback on DVD players/recorders....
... of copy mode Depending on your video device or the type of disc to create • You can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on the copy mode selected. • When you... players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on various DVD players. Select the type of disc you are creating, you record photos taken with your needs. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer DVDirect 8 I want to enjoy playback on DVD players/recorders....
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... for your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Video device with DVDirect or sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with DV connector, capable of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video You cannot record photos. Recorded memory card Connection for your memory ... into the slot b page 37 Type of outputting DV signals Video device with AV OUT Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separately) b page 34 Recording photos from memory card Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media of your video device?
... for your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Video device with DVDirect or sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with DV connector, capable of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video You cannot record photos. Recorded memory card Connection for your memory ... into the slot b page 37 Type of outputting DV signals Video device with AV OUT Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separately) b page 34 Recording photos from memory card Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media of your video device?
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... card, etc. Type of devices Icon Meaning Sony digital video camera or Sony digital still came Other digital video camera Video device with audio/video outputs Type of medias Icon Meaning Functions available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for your device to the DVDirect as instructed in the "Type of copy...
... card, etc. Type of devices Icon Meaning Sony digital video camera or Sony digital still came Other digital video camera Video device with audio/video outputs Type of medias Icon Meaning Functions available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for your device to the DVDirect as instructed in the "Type of copy...
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About illustrations The on your screen. 21 About Images In this manual may not match the graphics displayed on -screen display illustrations used in this manual, "images" refer to both photos (still images) and videos. High Definition Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. About the DVDirect In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. Introducing DVDirect About Handycam® In this manual, "DVDirect" refers to the VRD-MC10.
About illustrations The on your screen. 21 About Images In this manual may not match the graphics displayed on -screen display illustrations used in this manual, "images" refer to both photos (still images) and videos. High Definition Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. About the DVDirect In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. Introducing DVDirect About Handycam® In this manual, "DVDirect" refers to the VRD-MC10.
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... You can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can use a camera or memory card containing videos and photos, you use the DVDirect to play ...DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. When connecting a High Definition TV to a TV. Recording photos You can archive both videos and photos on the same disc. Created discs can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. Features You can be played on DVD players and other DVD...
... You can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can use a camera or memory card containing videos and photos, you use the DVDirect to play ...DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. When connecting a High Definition TV to a TV. Recording photos You can archive both videos and photos on the same disc. Created discs can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. Features You can be played on DVD players and other DVD...
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...differ, or a new disc may not be needed. taken with audio/video output) • Photos - Viewing discs with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a digital still camera *1See the ... Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - photos (JPEG format) taken by an other than AVCHD format. • If you erase or edit a video on a camera with the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on discs • You cannot copy: -...
...differ, or a new disc may not be needed. taken with audio/video output) • Photos - Viewing discs with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a digital still camera *1See the ... Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - photos (JPEG format) taken by an other than AVCHD format. • If you erase or edit a video on a camera with the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on discs • You cannot copy: -...
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Introducing DVDirect Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of use. 25 AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1) Audio/video cable (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (1) Warranty card (1) b Note • Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. The number in parentheses indicates the number of items. VRD-MC10 (DVDirect) (1) Remote control unit (1) The remote control has a button-type lithium battery built in.
Introducing DVDirect Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of use. 25 AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1) Audio/video cable (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (1) Warranty card (1) b Note • Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. The number in parentheses indicates the number of items. VRD-MC10 (DVDirect) (1) Remote control unit (1) The remote control has a button-type lithium battery built in.
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... cards into the multi memory card slot, it may become jammed. Make sure to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. I Top panel (page 27) J Disc tray (page 30) K CompactFlash card slot (page 37) L Multi memory card slot (page 37) Insert a "Memory Stick," SD Card or...
... cards into the multi memory card slot, it may become jammed. Make sure to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. I Top panel (page 27) J Disc tray (page 30) K CompactFlash card slot (page 37) L Multi memory card slot (page 37) Insert a "Memory Stick," SD Card or...
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...66) E V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 38, 53, 60, 63) F PLAY button (pages 60, 63) G STOP button (pages 38, 53, 62, 65) H RECORD button (pages 38, 53) A/V OUT COMPONENT OUT DC 16V IN HDMI OUT HDMI Y PB PR R AUDIO L VIDEO A HDMI OUT connector (page 58) B COMPONENT OUT (Y, ... connector (page 29) 27 B VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI LEDs Indicates the output selected by pressing the OUTPUT button (3). Top panel Introducing DVDirect 1 2 3 4 VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI OUTPUT RETURN ENTER 5 6 7 8 A Display window Displays an operation screen, images from a playback device or memory card.
...66) E V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 38, 53, 60, 63) F PLAY button (pages 60, 63) G STOP button (pages 38, 53, 62, 65) H RECORD button (pages 38, 53) A/V OUT COMPONENT OUT DC 16V IN HDMI OUT HDMI Y PB PR R AUDIO L VIDEO A HDMI OUT connector (page 58) B COMPONENT OUT (Y, ... connector (page 29) 27 B VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI LEDs Indicates the output selected by pressing the OUTPUT button (3). Top panel Introducing DVDirect 1 2 3 4 VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI OUTPUT RETURN ENTER 5 6 7 8 A Display window Displays an operation screen, images from a playback device or memory card.
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... 62, 65) H MENU button (pages 62) I v/V/b/B/ ENTER buttons (pages 62, 65) b Notes • When operating the remote control, point it clicks. CAUTION Danger of the DVDirect (page 26). • Only playback can be performed by the remote control. Do not use a battery other than of the remote control 1 While pressing on...
... 62, 65) H MENU button (pages 62) I v/V/b/B/ ENTER buttons (pages 62, 65) b Notes • When operating the remote control, point it clicks. CAUTION Danger of the DVDirect (page 26). • Only playback can be performed by the remote control. Do not use a battery other than of the remote control 1 While pressing on...
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...the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, initial screen (Top screen) appears. 29 DVDirect To DC IN connector AC adapter AC power cord To power outlet b Notes • Be sure to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect's DC IN connector. 3 Insert... the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. Preparations for Recording Preparations for Recording Turning the Power On 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to use the supplied...
...the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, initial screen (Top screen) appears. 29 DVDirect To DC IN connector AC adapter AC power cord To power outlet b Notes • Be sure to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect's DC IN connector. 3 Insert... the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. Preparations for Recording Preparations for Recording Turning the Power On 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to use the supplied...
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.... E)" on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to record. For details about modes, refer to your Handycam®/video device" section for multi-use terminal (supplied... (supplied with camera or sold separately) USB port (Type A) 3 Check the USB connection on the camera. Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that ... Be sure to select the media that the AC adapter is connected to the DVDirect. Preparations for Recording Connecting Cables for Recording For types of copy mode (A -
.... E)" on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to record. For details about modes, refer to your Handycam®/video device" section for multi-use terminal (supplied... (supplied with camera or sold separately) USB port (Type A) 3 Check the USB connection on the camera. Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that ... Be sure to select the media that the AC adapter is connected to the DVDirect. Preparations for Recording Connecting Cables for Recording For types of copy mode (A -
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...camera and its setting. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot. 32 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 ...English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com b Note • If a camera with built-in a Handycam®. • For Handycam®(DV/D8), you may complete simply by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears. In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary...
...camera and its setting. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot. 32 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 ...English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com b Note • If a camera with built-in a Handycam®. • For Handycam®(DV/D8), you may complete simply by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears. In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary...
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...copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV) by connecting with a DV (i.LINK) cable. This will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality. 3 Connect the camera to playback mode. • Playback operation differs among camcorders.... DV (i.LINK) cable is connected to the AC power cord. 2 Set the camera to the DVDirect. Preparations for Recording DV (i.LINK) cable 1 Turn on the Handycam® to play video or perform recording. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is for DV output...
...copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV) by connecting with a DV (i.LINK) cable. This will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality. 3 Connect the camera to playback mode. • Playback operation differs among camcorders.... DV (i.LINK) cable is connected to the AC power cord. 2 Set the camera to the DVDirect. Preparations for Recording DV (i.LINK) cable 1 Turn on the Handycam® to play video or perform recording. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is for DV output...
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... cable (AV cable) 1 Turn on the device. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to the DVDirect. z Hints • The connectors on a video device differ depending on the video device. Use an audio/video cable (supplied), AV cable (not supplied)... connecting a video device such as a VCR or DVR to play video or perform recording. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is the default setting). 3 Connect the video device to the DVDirect. Cameras with multiple media require specifying the media (HDD, "Memory Stick Duo," 8cm...
... cable (AV cable) 1 Turn on the device. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to the DVDirect. z Hints • The connectors on a video device differ depending on the video device. Use an audio/video cable (supplied), AV cable (not supplied)... connecting a video device such as a VCR or DVR to play video or perform recording. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is the default setting). 3 Connect the video device to the DVDirect. Cameras with multiple media require specifying the media (HDD, "Memory Stick Duo," 8cm...
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For a camcorder with an A/V OUT connector, you can use an AV cable with an A/V Mini jack, you can use an AV cable and S-video cable to connect to the DVDirect. R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN A/V OUT connector S VIDEO A/V S-VIDEO OUT connector AV cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) AUDIO IN connectors S VIDEO IN connector 36 R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN A/V OUT connector A/V OUT AUDIO IN connectors S VIDEO IN connector AV cable with S-video (not supplied) For a camcorder with S-video to connect to the DVDirect.
For a camcorder with an A/V OUT connector, you can use an AV cable with an A/V Mini jack, you can use an AV cable and S-video cable to connect to the DVDirect. R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN A/V OUT connector S VIDEO A/V S-VIDEO OUT connector AV cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied) AUDIO IN connectors S VIDEO IN connector 36 R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN A/V OUT connector A/V OUT AUDIO IN connectors S VIDEO IN connector AV cable with S-video (not supplied) For a camcorder with S-video to connect to the DVDirect.
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...; Do not insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with a Memory Stick Duo adapter into a memory card slot. • Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc. Preparations for Recording Memory Card When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding slot. To remove, push the card...
...; Do not insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with a Memory Stick Duo adapter into a memory card slot. • Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc. Preparations for Recording Memory Card When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding slot. To remove, push the card...