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... other materials may be copyrighted. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for this DVDirect. Also, use of this product is used in this product...Dolby Laboratories. • 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. ...
... other materials may be copyrighted. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for this DVDirect. Also, use of this product is used in this product...Dolby Laboratories. • 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. ...
Operating Instructions
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...Photos 65 Operations during playback ........ 65 Setup Using the Setup Menu 66 Rec Quality (REC mode 66 Auto Stop Timer 66 Auto Chapter 67 DVD Menu 67 Slideshow Music 67 Slideshow Creation 67 Finalize disc 68 Erase disc 68 System Info 69 Auto Shut Off 69 Demo 69 Color System... 69 Language 70 Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting 71 Supported Discs and Memory Cards 75 Recording Time and Video Lengths 78 About Created Discs 80 About SD (Standard Definition) discs 80 About HD (High...
...Photos 65 Operations during playback ........ 65 Setup Using the Setup Menu 66 Rec Quality (REC mode 66 Auto Stop Timer 66 Auto Chapter 67 DVD Menu 67 Slideshow Music 67 Slideshow Creation 67 Finalize disc 68 Erase disc 68 System Info 69 Auto Shut Off 69 Demo 69 Color System... 69 Language 70 Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting 71 Supported Discs and Memory Cards 75 Recording Time and Video Lengths 78 About Created Discs 80 About SD (Standard Definition) discs 80 About HD (High...
Operating Instructions
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Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. *3 Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can record by down-converting to a camera via USB cable. Selecting copy mode ...
Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. *3 Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can record by down-converting to a camera via USB cable. Selecting copy mode ...
Operating Instructions
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... recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 - page 40 page 42 page 44 Selecting copy mode page 51*4 page 38 - Only some models support one disc Copying Visual Index Lists Select by One Touch Disc Burn. 15 page 51*2 page 38 - One Touch Disc Burn Press the button on...
... recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 - page 40 page 42 page 44 Selecting copy mode page 51*4 page 38 - Only some models support one disc Copying Visual Index Lists Select by One Touch Disc Burn. 15 page 51*2 page 38 - One Touch Disc Burn Press the button on...
Operating Instructions
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...page 81. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - 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 ...) video You can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera • SD (Standard Definition) video - Created discs can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. Features You can be played on ...
...page 81. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - 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 ...) video You can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera • SD (Standard Definition) video - Created discs can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. Features You can be played on ...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; If your camera 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. z Hint • Depending on the model type,...copy mode (A - b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that stores images to record. 31 Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Preparations for Recording Multi port USB cable/USB cable for...sure to select the media that the AC power cord is connected to the DVDirect. USB cable 1 Turn on pages 10 through 20. For details about modes, refer to other modes ...
...8226; If your camera 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. z Hint • Depending on the model type,...copy mode (A - b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that stores images to record. 31 Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Preparations for Recording Multi port USB cable/USB cable for...sure to select the media that the AC power cord is connected to the DVDirect. USB cable 1 Turn on pages 10 through 20. For details about modes, refer to other modes ...
Operating Instructions
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...formatted in VR mode in memory and memory card is connected to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears. Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). For details, see the instruction manual of...; Depending on the 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 a Handycam®. 32 In this case, selecting the recording media is...
...formatted in VR mode in memory and memory card is connected to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears. Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). For details, see the instruction manual of...; Depending on the 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 a Handycam®. 32 In this case, selecting the recording media is...
Operating Instructions
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...other digital video devices having an i.LINK connector. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to the DVDirect. Preparations for DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes only. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera. • When you copy HD...) quality. 3 Connect the camera to play video. You need an audio/video cable (AV cable) for these devices. • The following models do not support for recording with DV (i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the camera. Use an audio/video cable. - b Note • For the...
...other digital video devices having an i.LINK connector. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to the DVDirect. Preparations for DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes only. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera. • When you copy HD...) quality. 3 Connect the camera to play video. You need an audio/video cable (AV cable) for these devices. • The following models do not support for recording with DV (i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the camera. Use an audio/video cable. - b Note • For the...
Operating Instructions
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... title you insert a finalized disc after turning on the DVDirect, playback will start automatically (or the DVD Menu will appear). Selected title 01/ 04 The DVDirect starts playback. The [Menu] display appears. 3 Press V or v to select [DVD Preview], and press the ENTER button. 4 Press V/v/B/b ...such as a TV. • You cannot play back only discs created with the DVDirect. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to step 4. 64 Previewing in the display ...
... title you insert a finalized disc after turning on the DVDirect, playback will start automatically (or the DVD Menu will appear). Selected title 01/ 04 The DVDirect starts playback. The [Menu] display appears. 3 Press V or v to select [DVD Preview], and press the ENTER button. 4 Press V/v/B/b ...such as a TV. • You cannot play back only discs created with the DVDirect. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to step 4. 64 Previewing in the display ...
Operating Instructions
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... sound. • You cannot output videos to an external device, such as a TV. 1 Turn on the DVDirect, playback will start automatically (or, photos or the DVD Menu will appear). When you select a title and press the ENTER button, photos within the title are automatically played...in rotation. Go to step 4. 4 Press V or v to the DVDirect. • When you insert a finalized disc after turning on the DVDirect and insert a disc created with the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to select [Photo Slideshow], and ...
... sound. • You cannot output videos to an external device, such as a TV. 1 Turn on the DVDirect, playback will start automatically (or, photos or the DVD Menu will appear). When you select a title and press the ENTER button, photos within the title are automatically played...in rotation. Go to step 4. 4 Press V or v to the DVDirect. • When you insert a finalized disc after turning on the DVDirect and insert a disc created with the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to select [Photo Slideshow], and ...
Operating Instructions
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... the connector from the DVDirect. Refer also to the operating instructions of your camera is supported by downconverting an HD (High Definition) video • Connect a camera to record videos. • To change the input • The DVDirect automatically detects input signals from the DVDirect. General To create an...video device from [Menu]. • When recording an HD (High Definition) video, select [USB] or [Memory card] of [Video b DVD] in the display window. Power The DVDirect does not turn it is in the CAMERA mode, you follow the prompt message in the display window, the...
... the connector from the DVDirect. Refer also to the operating instructions of your camera is supported by downconverting an HD (High Definition) video • Connect a camera to record videos. • To change the input • The DVDirect automatically detects input signals from the DVDirect. General To create an...video device from [Menu]. • When recording an HD (High Definition) video, select [USB] or [Memory card] of [Video b DVD] in the display window. Power The DVDirect does not turn it is in the CAMERA mode, you follow the prompt message in the display window, the...
Operating Instructions
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Turn on other video devices are recorded, display may not support the disc type (e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL). A disc inserted in a slideshow is equivalent to A/V OUT of the video device. • The DVDirect is not detecting input signals from connected devices. Playback Other video devices do...JPEG files, higher quality photos can be selected correctly. Using a DVD player capable of [Setup] in [Menu]. • The DVDirect cannot detect input signals from the connected video device. Check if your video device supports the disc type. • You need an AVCHD-compatible player...
Turn on other video devices are recorded, display may not support the disc type (e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL). A disc inserted in a slideshow is equivalent to A/V OUT of the video device. • The DVDirect is not detecting input signals from connected devices. Playback Other video devices do...JPEG files, higher quality photos can be selected correctly. Using a DVD player capable of [Setup] in [Menu]. • The DVDirect cannot detect input signals from the connected video device. Check if your video device supports the disc type. • You need an AVCHD-compatible player...
Operating Instructions
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... 8cm discs are compatible with the DVDirect. Disc type Logo Usable discs Supported versions DVD+R Up to 16× media DVD+R DL (Double layer) * Up to 8× media DVD+RW Up to 8× media DVD+RW High speed Up to 8× media DVD-R Up to 16× media DVD-R DL (Double layer) DVD-RW Up to 6× media * Only...
... 8cm discs are compatible with the DVDirect. Disc type Logo Usable discs Supported versions DVD+R Up to 16× media DVD+R DL (Double layer) * Up to 8× media DVD+RW Up to 8× media DVD+RW High speed Up to 8× media DVD-R Up to 16× media DVD-R DL (Double layer) DVD-RW Up to 6× media * Only...
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... a*1 a*1 a*1 a*1*2 a*1*2*3 *1 Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect. *2 Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo operation is supported, up to the DVDirect with a fine-tipped object, you have previously recorded HD (High Definition) videos. • The quality...into the camera's memory card slot and connect the camera to 32 Gbytes. "Memory Stick" The DVDirect supports the following types of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. You cannot add HD (High Definition) videos to the same disc to LOCK...
... a*1 a*1 a*1 a*1*2 a*1*2*3 *1 Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect. *2 Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo operation is supported, up to the DVDirect with a fine-tipped object, you have previously recorded HD (High Definition) videos. • The quality...into the camera's memory card slot and connect the camera to 32 Gbytes. "Memory Stick" The DVDirect supports the following types of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. You cannot add HD (High Definition) videos to the same disc to LOCK...
Operating Instructions
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...-protect switch may not work properly. • Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may be available (as of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. The memory card slot of January 2010). Even if you use a commercial card adapter. When inserting a "Memory..." into the camera's memory card slot and connect the camera to the DVDirect with the USB cable, recording will not be corrupted if: - The DVDirect may not work properly. • Not all memory card operations are supported with card adapters. • Slide the write protect switch with a thin...
...-protect switch may not work properly. • Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may be available (as of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. The memory card slot of January 2010). Even if you use a commercial card adapter. When inserting a "Memory..." into the camera's memory card slot and connect the camera to the DVDirect with the USB cable, recording will not be corrupted if: - The DVDirect may not work properly. • Not all memory card operations are supported with card adapters. • Slide the write protect switch with a thin...
Operating Instructions
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... other than Sony - Number of pixels: up to 8192×8192 File size: up to 7.2 MB File number: up to 2000 photos Playback Playable discs Discs created with audio/video outputs Supported input devices (Photo recording) • Sony digital video camera - Output DVDirect's built-in... - 8cm disc - Memory card - 8cm disc • Sony digital still camera - Built-in memory - HDD - Memory card Supported photo format* JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant * The following JPEG file is supported. VIDEO format) Recordable discs*1 DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL*2 *1 Use 12cm disc only *2 Use the DV...
... other than Sony - Number of pixels: up to 8192×8192 File size: up to 7.2 MB File number: up to 2000 photos Playback Playable discs Discs created with audio/video outputs Supported input devices (Photo recording) • Sony digital video camera - Output DVDirect's built-in... - 8cm disc - Memory card - 8cm disc • Sony digital still camera - Built-in memory - HDD - Memory card Supported photo format* JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant * The following JPEG file is supported. VIDEO format) Recordable discs*1 DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL*2 *1 Use 12cm disc only *2 Use the DV...
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... Disc Erase 68 Finalize 68 Format 49, 57 Inserting a disc 30 Recordable time 79 Supported discs 75 Time required for recording 78 DISC BURN 52 DV (i.LINK) cable 33 DV IN connector 33 DVD BURN 52 DVD Menu 67 DVD Preview 37 F Full 38, 54 88 H Handycam 23 HD (High Definition) discs 79, 82...
... Disc Erase 68 Finalize 68 Format 49, 57 Inserting a disc 30 Recordable time 79 Supported discs 75 Time required for recording 78 DISC BURN 52 DV (i.LINK) cable 33 DV IN connector 33 DVD BURN 52 DVD Menu 67 DVD Preview 37 F Full 38, 54 88 H Handycam 23 HD (High Definition) discs 79, 82...
Marketing Specifications
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... slideshows or individual files. VRD-MC6 Save your home videos and photos onto DVD without a PC. From video tapes to DVD directly from Sony® camcorders/cameras Transfer high-definition AVCHD™ video in slots support Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Pro Duo™, Secure Digital (SD/...; camcorders and cameras. Built-in 1080i resolution from a Sony® HDD/Memory Stick® Handycam® camcorder, just selected scenes, or only video recorded since the last DVD burn-all at a time. Enjoy automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Record up to 4X speed. ...
... slideshows or individual files. VRD-MC6 Save your home videos and photos onto DVD without a PC. From video tapes to DVD directly from Sony® camcorders/cameras Transfer high-definition AVCHD™ video in slots support Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Pro Duo™, Secure Digital (SD/...; camcorders and cameras. Built-in 1080i resolution from a Sony® HDD/Memory Stick® Handycam® camcorder, just selected scenes, or only video recorded since the last DVD burn-all at a time. Enjoy automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Record up to 4X speed. ...
Marketing Specifications
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... Card™) Memory Memory Size 2,000 photos (max.) Playback Features Photo Playback Recording Features Photo Recording Yes Playback Features Video Playback Recording Features Video SD Recording HD Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Wide Screen) & 4:3 (Full Screen) Audio Encoding Dolby ® Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound Format(s) Supported DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (USB) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DV, Video...
... Card™) Memory Memory Size 2,000 photos (max.) Playback Features Photo Playback Recording Features Photo Recording Yes Playback Features Video Playback Recording Features Video SD Recording HD Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Wide Screen) & 4:3 (Full Screen) Audio Encoding Dolby ® Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound Format(s) Supported DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (USB) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DV, Video...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...to us. This Limited Warranty does not For telephone technical support and service for (Check that all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under this DVDirect Burner product (the "Product") against defects in either its ...DVD Digital 8 Hard Disk Will you , the original purchaser. All exchanged parts replaced under warranty prior to returning the Product to these items. This Limited Warranty does not cover any documentation included with the software for purchasing a DVDirect Recorder. Web based technical support is free of charge and is a trademark of Sony...
...to us. This Limited Warranty does not For telephone technical support and service for (Check that all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under this DVDirect Burner product (the "Product") against defects in either its ...DVD Digital 8 Hard Disk Will you , the original purchaser. All exchanged parts replaced under warranty prior to returning the Product to these items. This Limited Warranty does not cover any documentation included with the software for purchasing a DVDirect Recorder. Web based technical support is free of charge and is a trademark of Sony...