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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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... trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ❑ Our product warranty is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or...screen if left on the warranty card. ❑ Specifications may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement. ...of time, "ghosting" after-image lag may be contrary to this DVDirect. Copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other accidental or incidental damage that we cannot accept...
... trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ❑ Our product warranty is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or...screen if left on the warranty card. ❑ Specifications may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement. ...of time, "ghosting" after-image lag may be contrary to this DVDirect. Copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other accidental or incidental damage that we cannot accept...
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...) quality 14 Type of copy modeD Record SD (Standard Definition) video 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...
...) quality 14 Type of copy modeD Record SD (Standard Definition) video 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...
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HDMI Settings 69 System Info 69 Demo 69 TV Type 70 Language 70 Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting 71 Supported Discs and Memory Cards.... 73 Recording Time and Video Lengths ..... 76 About Created Discs 78 Additional Information Precautions 80 Specifications 81 Index 83 7
HDMI Settings 69 System Info 69 Demo 69 TV Type 70 Language 70 Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting 71 Supported Discs and Memory Cards.... 73 Recording Time and Video Lengths ..... 76 About Created Discs 78 Additional Information Precautions 80 Specifications 81 Index 83 7
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... is. I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players. 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. Select the type of disc you are creating, you can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on the copy mode selected...
... is. I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players. 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. Select the type of disc you are creating, you can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on the copy mode selected...
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... quality does the video have? : High Definition : Standard Definition Sony High Definition Digital video camera Digital still camera Other High Definition Digital video camera Type of copy mode b page 14 Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera Other High Definition Other Standard Definition Digital video camera Other video device * * Down-converted to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. You cannot create...
... quality does the video have? : High Definition : Standard Definition Sony High Definition Digital video camera Digital still camera Other High Definition Digital video camera Type of copy mode b page 14 Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera Other High Definition Other Standard Definition Digital video camera Other video device * * Down-converted to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. You cannot create...
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What is not available. Type of copy mode C (page 14) for details. *1 You can record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. A A A See Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape 10 Use a USB... camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Insert a Memory Card into the slot*1 b page 37 Recording is the recording media? You can record a video by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition).
What is not available. Type of copy mode C (page 14) for details. *1 You can record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. A A A See Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape 10 Use a USB... camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Insert a Memory Card into the slot*1 b page 37 Recording is the recording media? You can record a video by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition).
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...cable. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. page 49*4 page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 *2 You cannot record photos. b Note • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition ...Handycam®) in memory of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 49 page 38 page 41 page...
...cable. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. page 49*4 page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 *2 You cannot record photos. b Note • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition ...Handycam®) in memory of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 49 page 38 page 41 page...
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...Use a camera's function and copy videos and photos to SD (Standard Definition). Recording is the recording media? What is not available. You can record by down -converting to memory card* Insert a memory card into the slot b page 37 Recording is * Not all camera operations are... supported. Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video taken by another digital video camera* as is not available. You can record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. Connection and setup You cannot record by down -converting to your camera's operating instructions...
...Use a camera's function and copy videos and photos to SD (Standard Definition). Recording is the recording media? What is not available. You can record by down -converting to memory card* Insert a memory card into the slot b page 37 Recording is * Not all camera operations are... supported. Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video taken by another digital video camera* as is not available. You can record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. Connection and setup You cannot record by down -converting to your camera's operating instructions...
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In this case, you can record by a scene/shooting date page 38 page 45 b Notes • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents The entire contents of copy mode C (page 14.) • You cannot record by connecting an other camera via a USB cable. 13 See Type of camera Copying Visual Index Lists Select by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality.
In this case, you can record by a scene/shooting date page 38 page 45 b Notes • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents The entire contents of copy mode C (page 14.) • You cannot record by connecting an other camera via a USB cable. 13 See Type of camera Copying Visual Index Lists Select by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality.
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What is the recording media? Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape 14 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b ... with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 33 Type of copy mode Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality You cannot record photos.
What is the recording media? Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape 14 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b ... with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 33 Type of copy mode Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality You cannot record photos.
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... details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com The ability to a disc (unfinalized) created with audio/video output) • Photos - For details, see page 8 and select the corresponding connection and operation. taken with the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on a device other than AVCHD format. • If...
... details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com The ability to a disc (unfinalized) created with audio/video output) • Photos - For details, see page 8 and select the corresponding connection and operation. taken with the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on a device other than AVCHD format. • If...
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.... - DCR-VX700 - HDR-FX1 - HDR-FX1000 33 You need an audio/ video cable (AV cable) for these devices. • The following models are not supported for Recording DV (i.LINK) cable 1 Turn on the Handycam® to the DVDirect. This will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality. 3 Connect the...
.... - DCR-VX700 - HDR-FX1 - HDR-FX1000 33 You need an audio/ video cable (AV cable) for these devices. • The following models are not supported for Recording DV (i.LINK) cable 1 Turn on the Handycam® to the DVDirect. This will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality. 3 Connect the...
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... be set to [ON].) • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in a video recorded by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v to the DVDirect. • When you press the OUTPUT button, the DVDirect changes its video output (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t DVDirect's display window). 6 Insert a disc created with the DVDirect, and press the (playback) button. 60 Viewing...
... be set to [ON].) • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in a video recorded by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v to the DVDirect. • When you press the OUTPUT button, the DVDirect changes its video output (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t DVDirect's display window). 6 Insert a disc created with the DVDirect, and press the (playback) button. 60 Viewing...
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... and resets the customized settings. Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2 Converts the video signal format to the factory default. z Hint • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in software that makes the DVDirect work. • Selecting [Reset System] clears the recording history necessary for a set . Select [Reset System] to clear the history stored on...
... and resets the customized settings. Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2 Converts the video signal format to the factory default. z Hint • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in software that makes the DVDirect work. • Selecting [Reset System] clears the recording history necessary for a set . Select [Reset System] to clear the history stored on...
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...(even of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. About Created Discs The DVDirect creates a Disc Menu at points in the video where the shooting date changes. The Disc Menu is displayed each title, chapters (breakpoints of a video on the disc) are created in the following manner: SD (Standard Definition... configured in a variety of the same shooting date) may be separated. 78 For each time a disc is inserted into a player and available for recording, titles and chapters are automatically created by scene between the points where you copy videos recorded in the Setup Menu (page 66).
...(even of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. About Created Discs The DVDirect creates a Disc Menu at points in the video where the shooting date changes. The Disc Menu is displayed each title, chapters (breakpoints of a video on the disc) are created in the following manner: SD (Standard Definition... configured in a variety of the same shooting date) may be separated. 78 For each time a disc is inserted into a player and available for recording, titles and chapters are automatically created by scene between the points where you copy videos recorded in the Setup Menu (page 66).
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... from the beginning. Troubleshooting/References 79 If a scene recorded is played on the DVDirect, every shooting date appears on the playback screen as ...a background image for the Disc Menu screen (page 67). b Notes • Some players...videos to display the Disc Menu. • When photos and videos are recorded onto the same disc, the Disc Menu does not show thumbnails or shooting dates for 10 seconds. z Hint • You can select the shooting date by scene created between the point where you copy videos recorded...
... from the beginning. Troubleshooting/References 79 If a scene recorded is played on the DVDirect, every shooting date appears on the playback screen as ...a background image for the Disc Menu screen (page 67). b Notes • Some players...videos to display the Disc Menu. • When photos and videos are recorded onto the same disc, the Disc Menu does not show thumbnails or shooting dates for 10 seconds. z Hint • You can select the shooting date by scene created between the point where you copy videos recorded...
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... (AVCHD format)*1 • Photodisc (JPEG files) *1 You can record both videos and photos onto these discs. Recordable discs DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL 12cm discs Supported input devices (Video recording) • Sony digital camcorder - Memory card - 8cm disc - HDD - You cannot record videos from DV digital video camera only. DV/D8 tape • Sony digital still camera - Memory card - 8cm disc •...
... (AVCHD format)*1 • Photodisc (JPEG files) *1 You can record both videos and photos onto these discs. Recordable discs DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL 12cm discs Supported input devices (Video recording) • Sony digital camcorder - Memory card - 8cm disc - HDD - You cannot record videos from DV digital video camera only. DV/D8 tape • Sony digital still camera - Memory card - 8cm disc •...
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... Card® camera memory cards • Connect to high definition TV via HDMI™, component, or composite video to playback DVDs (cables sold separately) VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos to playback DVDs created with the VRD-MC10. Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately) • Automatic...
... Card® camera memory cards • Connect to high definition TV via HDMI™, component, or composite video to playback DVDs (cables sold separately) VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos to playback DVDs created with the VRD-MC10. Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately) • Automatic...
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... 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 12 hour capacity based on DVD+R DL media. Information Technology Products Division 1730 North First Street San Jose, California 95112 ©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in part or in...
... 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 12 hour capacity based on DVD+R DL media. Information Technology Products Division 1730 North First Street San Jose, California 95112 ©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in part or in...