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Multi-Function DVD Recorder 4-156-864-12(1) Selecting copy mode 8 Introducing DVDirect 22 Preparations for Recording 29 Copying From a camera 38 Copying From Video Devices 54 Copying Photos 59 Previewing in the display window 64 Setup 66 Troubleshooting/ References 71 Additional Information 84 Operating Instructions VRD-MC6 © 2009 Sony Corporation
Multi-Function DVD Recorder 4-156-864-12(1) Selecting copy mode 8 Introducing DVDirect 22 Preparations for Recording 29 Copying From a camera 38 Copying From Video Devices 54 Copying Photos 59 Previewing in the display window 64 Setup 66 Troubleshooting/ References 71 Additional Information 84 Operating Instructions VRD-MC6 © 2009 Sony Corporation
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... ❑ Specifications may be contrary to this product with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Also, use of this DVDirect. Copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this...owner. 5 • DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. • "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ...
... ❑ Specifications may be contrary to this product with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Also, use of this DVDirect. Copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this...owner. 5 • DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. • "PLAYSTATION" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ...
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... video as is 16 Type of copy modeE Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video 18 Copying a photo 20 Introducing DVDirect About this manual 22 Features 24 Recording HD (High Definition) video 24 Recording SD (Standard Definition) video 24 Recording photos 24 Before you ...for Recording 31 USB cable 31 DV (i.LINK) cable 33 Audio/video cable (AV cable) ...... 34 Memory Card 36 About operation of DVDirect ..........37 Copying From a camera Copying All Contents 38 Copying Only New Video 40 Copying Playlist 42 Copying Visual Index Lists 44 Copying and ...
... video as is 16 Type of copy modeE Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video 18 Copying a photo 20 Introducing DVDirect About this manual 22 Features 24 Recording HD (High Definition) video 24 Recording SD (Standard Definition) video 24 Recording photos 24 Before you ...for Recording 31 USB cable 31 DV (i.LINK) cable 33 Audio/video cable (AV cable) ...... 34 Memory Card 36 About operation of DVDirect ..........37 Copying From a camera Copying All Contents 38 Copying Only New Video 40 Copying Playlist 42 Copying Visual Index Lists 44 Copying and ...
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Connection and setup for your video device? Video device with DV connector, capable of your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Videos Type of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video What is the recording media 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 18
Connection and setup for your video device? Video device with DV connector, capable of your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Videos Type of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video What is the recording media 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 18
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... device to your device, and the type of copy mode (A - Follow the instructions on the page referred to in the "Type of copy mode (A - Introducing DVDirect About this manual Before you through 18 to determine the connection and device operation. Videos Selecting copy mode (page 8) Use the chart "Find a type of... manual. 22 Follow the instructions on page 10 through the recording process. m Copying (pages 59, 61) Select an available copy mode best suited to the DVDirect as instructed in this manual.
... device to your device, and the type of copy mode (A - Follow the instructions on the page referred to in the "Type of copy mode (A - Introducing DVDirect About this manual Before you through 18 to determine the connection and device operation. Videos Selecting copy mode (page 8) Use the chart "Find a type of... manual. 22 Follow the instructions on page 10 through the recording process. m Copying (pages 59, 61) Select an available copy mode best suited to the DVDirect as instructed in this manual.
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...Functions available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for camera recording to built-in this manual, "DVDirect" refers to the VRD-MC6. About the DVDirect In this manual may not match the graphics displayed on the device or operation. High Definition Handycam®... the connection or device operation. Functions available for camera recording to "Memory Stick Duo," SD card, etc. Introducing DVDirect Icons In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. About Images In this manual, "images" refer to both photos (still images) and videos.
...Functions available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for camera recording to built-in this manual, "DVDirect" refers to the VRD-MC6. About the DVDirect In this manual may not match the graphics displayed on the device or operation. High Definition Handycam®... the connection or device operation. Functions available for camera recording to "Memory Stick Duo," SD card, etc. Introducing DVDirect Icons In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. About Images In this manual, "images" refer to both photos (still images) and videos.
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...DVD devices. For details about AVCHD disc compatibility, see "Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility" on the supported device and the image The DVDirect supports the following copying. • HD (High Definition) video - Features You can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony... camera directly onto a disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - Created discs can record HD...
...DVD devices. For details about AVCHD disc compatibility, see "Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility" on the supported device and the image The DVDirect supports the following copying. • HD (High Definition) video - Features You can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony... camera directly onto a disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - Created discs can record HD...
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...with a mobile phone or web-camcorder). videos to a disc (unfinalized) created with a device other than the DVDirect. • You cannot record video unsupported by down-converting to the disc as in [HD FX] mode (for...SD (Standard Definition) quality: - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to the DVDirect. For details, see page 6 and select the corresponding connection and operation. HD videos recorded in AVCHD format. ... camera - HD videos recorded on an 8cm DVD using a High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - Introducing DVDirect • Photos -
...with a mobile phone or web-camcorder). videos to a disc (unfinalized) created with a device other than the DVDirect. • You cannot record video unsupported by down-converting to the disc as in [HD FX] mode (for...SD (Standard Definition) quality: - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to the DVDirect. For details, see page 6 and select the corresponding connection and operation. HD videos recorded in AVCHD format. ... camera - HD videos recorded on an 8cm DVD using a High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - Introducing DVDirect • Photos -
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The number in parentheses indicates the number of items. VRD-MC6 (DVDirect) (1) AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (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. Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of use. 26
The number in parentheses indicates the number of items. VRD-MC6 (DVDirect) (1) AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (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. Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of use. 26
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... insert this in this hole to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the multi memory card slot. Parts and Controls Main unit Front and sides Introducing DVDirect 1 2 R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN 0 3 DV IN qa 4 qs 5 67 8 9 A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C DV IN connector (page ... panel (page 28) G Disc tray (page 30) H Emergency eject hole If you try to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. "Memory Stick Duo" 27 I Z (eject) button (page 30) J Multi memory card slot (page 36) Insert a "Memory Stick," SD Card or xD-Picture ...
... insert this in this hole to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the multi memory card slot. Parts and Controls Main unit Front and sides Introducing DVDirect 1 2 R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN 0 3 DV IN qa 4 qs 5 67 8 9 A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C DV IN connector (page ... panel (page 28) G Disc tray (page 30) H Emergency eject hole If you try to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. "Memory Stick Duo" 27 I Z (eject) button (page 30) J Multi memory card slot (page 36) Insert a "Memory Stick," SD Card or xD-Picture ...
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This is used. Top panel 1 R AUDIO IN L 2 VIDEO IN DV IN 3 RETURN ENTER 4 5 A Display window Displays the operation screen, and images from a playback device or memory card. B V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 56, 64, 65) Rear panel C RETURN button (page 66) D STOP button (pages 38, 56, 64, 65) E RECORD button (pages 38, 56) DC IN 12V 1 A DC IN connector (page 29) b Note • Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc., may become warm after the DVDirect is not a malfunction. 28
This is used. Top panel 1 R AUDIO IN L 2 VIDEO IN DV IN 3 RETURN ENTER 4 5 A Display window Displays the operation screen, and images from a playback device or memory card. B V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 56, 64, 65) Rear panel C RETURN button (page 66) D STOP button (pages 38, 56, 64, 65) E RECORD button (pages 38, 56) DC IN 12V 1 A DC IN connector (page 29) b Note • Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc., may become warm after the DVDirect is not a malfunction. 28
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... not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors. 4 Press the 1 (power) button. After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, the on-condition screen appears. 29 DVDirect To DC IN connector DC IN 12V 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...
... not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors. 4 Press the 1 (power) button. After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, the on-condition screen appears. 29 DVDirect To DC IN connector DC IN 12V 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...
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...does not have USB port, use a Handycam® Station or Multi Output Station that supports your camera. 3 Check the USB connection on the camera. Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. E)" on the camera. z Hint • Depending on the model type, you may need to ...change the mode from the REC mode to the DVDirect. Connecting Cables for Recording For types of copy mode (A - For details about modes, refer to your camera's operating instructions. 2 Connect the camera to ...
...does not have USB port, use a Handycam® Station or Multi Output Station that supports your camera. 3 Check the USB connection on the camera. Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. E)" on the camera. z Hint • Depending on the model type, you may need to ...change the mode from the REC mode to the DVDirect. Connecting Cables for Recording For types of copy mode (A - For details about modes, refer to your camera's operating instructions. 2 Connect the camera to ...
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... [Single], depending on the model (default setting is different depending on the model). • See the following web site for connection to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears. "PhotoMOVIE" from an 8cm disc formatted in VR mode in a Handycam®. - In...camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO] ([AUTO] is connected to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect, the DVDirect will choose the memory card as the USB connection. videos from an 8cm disc in a...
... [Single], depending on the model (default setting is different depending on the model). • See the following web site for connection to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears. "PhotoMOVIE" from an 8cm disc formatted in VR mode in a Handycam®. - In...camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO] ([AUTO] is connected to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect, the DVDirect will choose the memory card as the USB connection. videos from an 8cm disc in a...
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...) cable (not supplied) b Notes • A DV (i.LINK) cable is connected to the AC adapter. 2 Set the camera to play video. For details, refer to the DVDirect.
...) cable (not supplied) b Notes • A DV (i.LINK) cable is connected to the AC adapter. 2 Set the camera to play video. For details, refer to the DVDirect.
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... IN connector Audio/video cable (not supplied) 34 For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to the DVDirect. Refer to the operating instructions for your video device. • The [A/V t DV OUT] setting on the video device. Cameras with multiple media require specifying the... cable) 1 Turn on Handycam® (DV/D8) must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is connected to the AC adapter. 2 Operate the video device to the DVDirect.
... IN connector Audio/video cable (not supplied) 34 For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to the DVDirect. Refer to the operating instructions for your video device. • The [A/V t DV OUT] setting on the video device. Cameras with multiple media require specifying the... cable) 1 Turn on Handycam® (DV/D8) must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is connected to the AC adapter. 2 Operate the video device to the DVDirect.
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... card may 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" SD Card xD-Picture Card Push the memory card into a memory card slot. • Do not insert another memory card...
... card may 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" SD Card xD-Picture Card Push the memory card into a memory card slot. • Do not insert another memory card...
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... to a disc. SD (Standard Definition) video - About operation of DVDirect After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards, discs, and input signals from the menu. By this manual. (Images are as follows. , Preparations for Recording Menu Video b DVD Photo b DVD DVD Preview AVCHD Dubbing Setup Function Copy a SD (Standard Definition...
... to a disc. SD (Standard Definition) video - About operation of DVDirect After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards, discs, and input signals from the menu. By this manual. (Images are as follows. , Preparations for Recording Menu Video b DVD Photo b DVD DVD Preview AVCHD Dubbing Setup Function Copy a SD (Standard Definition...
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...slot, [USB] or the type of memory card appears in the display window. b Note • See "Notes on copying on discs" on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (pages 31). Number of the simpler copy modes, eliminating the need to ...the top right of the display window, and press the (record) button to start recording. The (record) button lights up during recording. The DVDirect starts the recording process. The following appears in the display window. Copying From a camera Copying All Contents This mode allows you to record videos ...
...slot, [USB] or the type of memory card appears in the display window. b Note • See "Notes on copying on discs" on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (pages 31). Number of the simpler copy modes, eliminating the need to ...the top right of the display window, and press the (record) button to start recording. The (record) button lights up during recording. The DVDirect starts the recording process. The following appears in the display window. Copying From a camera Copying All Contents This mode allows you to record videos ...
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... newly-recorded contents whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc (by selecting [Incremental] or One Touch Disc Burn). When the DVDirect detects signals from a camera connected to the USB port. Initially, turn on page 25 previously. 1 Confirm the message in the display window...) button lights up during recording. Number of the display window. The following appears in the top left of required discs 40 As the DVDirect automatically detects newly recorded videos, you do not need to start recording. Type of disc created : HD (High Definition) video Type of...
... newly-recorded contents whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc (by selecting [Incremental] or One Touch Disc Burn). When the DVDirect detects signals from a camera connected to the USB port. Initially, turn on page 25 previously. 1 Confirm the message in the display window...) button lights up during recording. Number of the display window. The following appears in the top left of required discs 40 As the DVDirect automatically detects newly recorded videos, you do not need to start recording. Type of disc created : HD (High Definition) video Type of...