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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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... (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on the copy mode selected. • When you can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on DVD players/recorders. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer DVDirect 8 Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode Find...
... (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on the copy mode selected. • When you can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on DVD players/recorders. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer DVDirect 8 Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode Find...
Operating Instructions
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...played on page 24. The DVDirect can be played on the same disc. Created discs can also play back and check a created video/photo disc. Recording photos You can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video ...compatibility, see "Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility" on DVD players and other DVD devices. Simply view it in the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to play back photos as a slideshow. Viewing a created disc You can easily record videos or photos using the...
...played on page 24. The DVDirect can be played on the same disc. Created discs can also play back and check a created video/photo disc. Recording photos You can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video ...compatibility, see "Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility" on DVD players and other DVD devices. Simply view it in the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to play back photos as a slideshow. Viewing a created disc You can easily record videos or photos using the...
Operating Instructions
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...in [HD FX] mode (for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on a camera with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - Viewing discs with a computer or... Playstation 3®, you may be recorded in the following copying. • HD (High Definition) ...
...in [HD FX] mode (for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on a camera with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - Viewing discs with a computer or... Playstation 3®, you may be recorded in the following copying. • HD (High Definition) ...
Operating Instructions
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...the camera's media has both HDD and memory card media, only the HDD content can be recorded by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. b Note • For the camera, make sure that appears on the camera's LCD screen...that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord. 3 Connect the camera to record video from an attached video camera; however, depending on page 23. For example, in the same manner as with the DVDirect. 49 For details, see "Notes on copying multiple types of a Handycam® containing ...
...the camera's media has both HDD and memory card media, only the HDD content can be recorded by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. b Note • For the camera, make sure that appears on the camera's LCD screen...that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord. 3 Connect the camera to record video from an attached video camera; however, depending on page 23. For example, in the same manner as with the DVDirect. 49 For details, see "Notes on copying multiple types of a Handycam® containing ...
Operating Instructions
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... seconds to start after inserting a disc. Notes on copying manually from their operation screen or TV screen other DVD devices. When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from a video device • When connecting the camera to the...
... seconds to start after inserting a disc. Notes on copying manually from their operation screen or TV screen other DVD devices. When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from a video device • When connecting the camera to the...
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...selected (page 27). 5 Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly to change the output of the DVDirect. When connecting the DVDirect to an x.v.Color-compliant TV (BRAVIA) with an HDMI cable (not supplied), colors in a video recorded by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v to select [Yes] and ...720p resolution, even if [HDMI settings] is compatible with the DVDirect, and press the (playback) button. 60 LED of commercial DVDs or contents on the DVDirect. OUTPUT b Note • When only the Top screen appears on the DVDirect when an external output is no sound. b Notes •...
...selected (page 27). 5 Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly to change the output of the DVDirect. When connecting the DVDirect to an x.v.Color-compliant TV (BRAVIA) with an HDMI cable (not supplied), colors in a video recorded by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v to select [Yes] and ...720p resolution, even if [HDMI settings] is compatible with the DVDirect, and press the (playback) button. 60 LED of commercial DVDs or contents on the DVDirect. OUTPUT b Note • When only the Top screen appears on the DVDirect when an external output is no sound. b Notes •...
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...you can play back the music by default. D) to apply to the Disc Menu screen for the discs created with AUDIO IN connectors to the DVDirect's AUDIO OUT connectors, you need to finalize it with a maximum of your favorite music for the last disc, you copy both SD (Standard... of all contents or selecting the another copy mode requires more than one time, the recorded discs will be finalized once full, regardless of the Auto Finalize setting. b Notes • To playback the recorded disc on DVD players. b Notes • You can add videos and/or photos onto the same disc later...
...you can play back the music by default. D) to apply to the Disc Menu screen for the discs created with AUDIO IN connectors to the DVDirect's AUDIO OUT connectors, you need to finalize it with a maximum of your favorite music for the last disc, you copy both SD (Standard... of all contents or selecting the another copy mode requires more than one time, the recorded discs will be finalized once full, regardless of the Auto Finalize setting. b Notes • To playback the recorded disc on DVD players. b Notes • You can add videos and/or photos onto the same disc later...
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... If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can erase videos or photos recorded on the contents of video signals from COMPONENT OUT connectors. The DVDirect starts finalizing the disc. COMPONENT Settings Specify the type of a disc, time...finalize it later. 1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to complete finalizing a disc may vary.) 68 The DVDirect starts erasing the disc. The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc. b Note • It takes a few minutes...] and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to complete finalizing a disc. (Depending on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc.
... If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can erase videos or photos recorded on the contents of video signals from COMPONENT OUT connectors. The DVDirect starts finalizing the disc. COMPONENT Settings Specify the type of a disc, time...finalize it later. 1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to complete finalizing a disc may vary.) 68 The DVDirect starts erasing the disc. The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc. b Note • It takes a few minutes...] and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to complete finalizing a disc. (Depending on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc.
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... is copying the number of commercial DVDs or discs recorded on the connected camera may not support the disc type (e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL). Other video devices do not playback the created HD (High Definition) disc. • A generic DVD player cannot playback HD (High Definition) discs. Insert a recordable disc supported by the DVDirect, but the USB connection or...
... is copying the number of commercial DVDs or discs recorded on the connected camera may not support the disc type (e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL). Other video devices do not playback the created HD (High Definition) disc. • A generic DVD player cannot playback HD (High Definition) discs. Insert a recordable disc supported by the DVDirect, but the USB connection or...
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... 73 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. DVD-RW Up to 6x z Hint • The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs. Supported Discs...
... 73 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. DVD-RW Up to 6x z Hint • The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs. Supported Discs...
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... instructions of disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos onto a disc for Sony devices. Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos The chart below provides a general estimate of your camera. REC mode setting used to shoot the video DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW HQ approx. ...approx. 3 hours SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector) The recordable video length depends on the [Rec Quality] (REC mode) setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW HQ approx. 1 hour HSP approx. 1 hour 30 minutes SP approx. 2 hours LP approx....
... instructions of disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos onto a disc for Sony devices. Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos The chart below provides a general estimate of your camera. REC mode setting used to shoot the video DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW HQ approx. ...approx. 3 hours SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector) The recordable video length depends on the [Rec Quality] (REC mode) setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW HQ approx. 1 hour HSP approx. 1 hour 30 minutes SP approx. 2 hours LP approx....
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... MB Playback Playable discs Discs created with video/audio outputs Supported input devices (Photo recording) • Sony digital camcorder - Memory card - 8cm disc • Sony digital still camera - Number of the DVDirect (for playback only) Input/Output Interface DV IN*1 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) ...OUT Type A (19-pin) 81 Memory card • Other digital camcorder - Specifications Additional Information Recording/Copying Creatable discs • Standard Definition (SD) disc (DVD-VIDEO format)*1 • High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format)*1 • Photodisc (JPEG files) *1 You can...
... MB Playback Playable discs Discs created with video/audio outputs Supported input devices (Photo recording) • Sony digital camcorder - Memory card - 8cm disc • Sony digital still camera - Number of the DVDirect (for playback only) Input/Output Interface DV IN*1 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) ...OUT Type A (19-pin) 81 Memory card • Other digital camcorder - Specifications Additional Information Recording/Copying Creatable discs • Standard Definition (SD) disc (DVD-VIDEO format)*1 • High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format)*1 • Photodisc (JPEG files) *1 You can...
Marketing Specifications
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...® Handycam Camcorders • Connect to compatible TV via HDMI, Component, or Composite Video outputs to playback DVDs created with the VRD-MC10. VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos to DVD - Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately. Cameras and media sold separately) • Automatic...
...® Handycam Camcorders • Connect to compatible TV via HDMI, Component, or Composite Video outputs to playback DVDs created with the VRD-MC10. VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos to DVD - Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately. Cameras and media sold separately) • Automatic...
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...;, Component, or Composite Video outputs (cables sold separately PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION VRD-MC10 DVDirect® Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player KEY SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD DEFINITION VIDEO RECORDING HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO RECORDING PHOTO RECORDING VIDEO PLAYBACK/PHOTO VIEWING Record video to DVD from Sony AVCHD1 HDD/Memory Stick®/Hybrid Plus Handycam Camcorders to change without prior written permission is...
...;, Component, or Composite Video outputs (cables sold separately PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION VRD-MC10 DVDirect® Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player KEY SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD DEFINITION VIDEO RECORDING HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO RECORDING PHOTO RECORDING VIDEO PLAYBACK/PHOTO VIEWING Record video to DVD from Sony AVCHD1 HDD/Memory Stick®/Hybrid Plus Handycam Camcorders to change without prior written permission is...