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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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... software, loss of data, discs or other materials may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • The authorized...eSOL Co. • 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. •...
... software, loss of data, discs or other materials may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement. Unauthorized recording of such material may be copyrighted. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • The authorized...eSOL Co. • 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. •...
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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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... Definition) video as is. Select the type of disc you are creating, you record photos taken with your needs. HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on DVD players/recorders. Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode Find a type of copy mode Depending on...
... Definition) video as is. Select the type of disc you are creating, you record photos taken with your needs. HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on DVD players/recorders. Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode Find a type of copy mode Depending on...
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... Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" SD Card xD-Picture Card CompactFlash 18 Insert a Memory card into the slot b page 37 Recorded memory card Connection for your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Type of outputting DV signals Video device with AV OUT Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separately...) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with DVDirect or sold separately) b page 34 Recording photos from memory card Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. Connection and setup for your video device? Video device with DV connector, capable of copy ...
... Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" SD Card xD-Picture Card CompactFlash 18 Insert a Memory card into the slot b page 37 Recorded memory card Connection for your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Type of outputting DV signals Video device with AV OUT Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separately...) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with DVDirect or sold separately) b page 34 Recording photos from memory card Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. Connection and setup for your video device? Video device with DV connector, capable of copy ...
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... and enjoy viewing your needs. E)." 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 copy mode (A - m Viewing a Created Disc (page 57) When recording is complete, connect the DVDirect to DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes 20 E)" on the...
... and enjoy viewing your needs. E)." 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 copy mode (A - m Viewing a Created Disc (page 57) When recording is complete, connect the DVDirect to DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes 20 E)" on the...
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Introducing DVDirect About Handycam® In this manual, Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. High Definition Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. About the DVDirect In this manual, "DVDirect" refers to both photos (still images) and videos. 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 the VRD-MC10.
Introducing DVDirect About Handycam® In this manual, Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. High Definition Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. About the DVDirect In this manual, "DVDirect" refers to both photos (still images) and videos. 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 the VRD-MC10.
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...it in their original High Definition image quality. 22 Created discs can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. Created discs can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. Recording photos You can archive both videos and photos on page 24. For details about ...in the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to a TV. When you use the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. When connecting a High Definition TV...
...it in their original High Definition image quality. 22 Created discs can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. Created discs can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. Recording photos You can archive both videos and photos on page 24. For details about ...in the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to a TV. When you use the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. When connecting a High Definition TV...
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...disc. • Depending on separate discs. • Photos and videos are creating. You can only play discs recorded with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - For details, see page 8 and select the corresponding connection and ...erase or edit a video on a camera with device other than the DVDirect. • You cannot record video unsupported by an other than the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on copying multiple types of various video devices (video device with a mobile...
...disc. • Depending on separate discs. • Photos and videos are creating. You can only play discs recorded with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - For details, see page 8 and select the corresponding connection and ...erase or edit a video on a camera with device other than the DVDirect. • You cannot record video unsupported by an other than the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on copying multiple types of various video devices (video device with a mobile...
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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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... 37) N Memory card access LED Lights amber when accessing a memory card. Make sure to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. Parts and Controls Main unit Front and sides 1 2 3 R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN CF qa qs 4 DV IN 5 qd qf 6 7 89 0 qg A AUDIO IN...
... 37) N Memory card access LED Lights amber when accessing a memory card. Make sure to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. Parts and Controls Main unit Front and sides 1 2 3 R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN CF qa qs 4 DV IN 5 qd qf 6 7 89 0 qg A AUDIO IN...
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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. C OUTPUT button (...(page 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, PB...
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. C OUTPUT button (...(page 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, PB...
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... into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the same or equivalent type. 28 To change the battery of the DVDirect (page 26). • Only playback can be performed by the remote control.
... into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the same or equivalent type. 28 To change the battery of the DVDirect (page 26). • Only playback can be performed by the remote control.
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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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... • Depending on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to record. Be sure to select the media that the AC adapter is connected to the DVDirect. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that stores images to other modes such as PLAY and EDIT...-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 Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Button names on the camera.
... • Depending on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to record. Be sure to select the media that the AC adapter is connected to the DVDirect. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that stores images to other modes such as PLAY and EDIT...-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 Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Button names on the camera.
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...model, USB connection may need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com b Note • If a camera with built-in memory and memory card is the default setting). b Notes • You need to... is different depending on the model). • See the following web site for connection to the DVDirect, the DVDirect will choose the memory card as the USB connection. In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary. • If your camera has a [LUN Settings] setting, you cannot copy...
...model, USB connection may need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com b Note • If a camera with built-in memory and memory card is the default setting). b Notes • You need to... is different depending on the model). • See the following web site for connection to the DVDirect, the DVDirect will choose the memory card as the USB connection. In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary. • If your camera has a [LUN Settings] setting, you cannot copy...
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.... • When you copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV) by connecting with a DV (i.LINK) cable. You cannot record videos from DV digital video camera only. Use an audio/video cable. - For most camcorders, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or... VTR mode to the DVDirect. DCR-VX700 - DCR-VX1000 - HDR-FX7 - DV connector DV IN connector DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) b Notes • A DV (i.LINK) cable is...
.... • When you copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV) by connecting with a DV (i.LINK) cable. You cannot record videos from DV digital video camera only. Use an audio/video cable. - For most camcorders, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or... VTR mode to the DVDirect. DCR-VX700 - DCR-VX1000 - HDR-FX7 - DV connector DV IN connector DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) b Notes • A DV (i.LINK) cable is...
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...video device. 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 disc, or Built-in memory). For most cameras, switch the .../D8) must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is connected to the AC power cord. 2 Operate the video device to play video or perform recording. For details, refer to the operating instructions of video. • Playback operation differs among video devices. Refer to the operating instructions for your device,...
...video device. 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 disc, or Built-in memory). For most cameras, switch the .../D8) must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is connected to the AC power cord. 2 Operate the video device to play video or perform recording. For details, refer to the operating instructions of video. • Playback operation differs among video devices. Refer to the operating instructions for your device,...
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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. 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.
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...cause a write error. • Do not insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with a Memory Stick Duo adapter into its corresponding memory card slot on the DVDirect. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" CompactFlash SD Card xD-Picture Card "Memory Stick Duo," "Memory Stick," SD Card, or xD-Picture Card Push... the memory card into its corresponding slot. Preparations for Recording Memory Card When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. The CompactFlash...
...cause a write error. • Do not insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with a Memory Stick Duo adapter into its corresponding memory card slot on the DVDirect. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" CompactFlash SD Card xD-Picture Card "Memory Stick Duo," "Memory Stick," SD Card, or xD-Picture Card Push... the memory card into its corresponding slot. Preparations for Recording Memory Card When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. The CompactFlash...