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... WARNING To reduce the risk of the unit. Refer servicing to rain or moisture. Do not install this multi function DVD recorder is located on the apparatus. Apparatus shall not be of sufficient magnitude to disassemble the cabinet. This symbol is located...bottom exterior. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of electric shock to persons. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 2 This label is intended to...
... WARNING To reduce the risk of the unit. Refer servicing to rain or moisture. Do not install this multi function DVD recorder is located on the apparatus. Apparatus shall not be of sufficient magnitude to disassemble the cabinet. This symbol is located...bottom exterior. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of electric shock to persons. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 2 This label is intended to...
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... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer...- If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to Part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The manufacturer of the FCC Rules. For any changes or modifications not expressly...
... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the manufacturer...- If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to Part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The manufacturer of the FCC Rules. For any changes or modifications not expressly...
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...is located on the bottom of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. For customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of the unit. Never use any other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its... you purchased the product. If the plug supplied with wet hands. • Should you will help prevent potential negative consequences for your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the European Union and other AC adapter. Instead it is connected to the wall outlet...
...is located on the bottom of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your nearest Sony service station. For customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of the unit. Never use any other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its... you purchased the product. If the plug supplied with wet hands. • Should you will help prevent potential negative consequences for your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the European Union and other AC adapter. Instead it is connected to the wall outlet...
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... may be copyrighted. • 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 system and product names used herein are registered trademarks...
... may be copyrighted. • 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 system and product names used herein are registered trademarks...
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... display window Previewing Videos 64 Operations during playback ........ 64 Previewing 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...
... display window Previewing Videos 64 Operations during playback ........ 64 Previewing 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...
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...Definition Type of copy mode b page 12 b page 14 * * Down-converted to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. Down-converted to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder. High Definition Handycam® and AVCHD Handycam® refer to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. Selecting copy mode... Which device did you use to a Sony camcorder. b page 10 You cannot create HD (High Definition) disc. About Handycam® In this manual, Handycam® refers ...
...Definition Type of copy mode b page 12 b page 14 * * Down-converted to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. Down-converted to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder. High Definition Handycam® and AVCHD Handycam® refer to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. Selecting copy mode... Which device did you use to a Sony camcorder. b page 10 You cannot create HD (High Definition) disc. About Handycam® In this manual, Handycam® refers ...
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.... Recording is not available. A A Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc DV tape (HDV format) 10 Use a USB cable (supplied with 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 36 *1 You can...
.... Recording is not available. A A Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc DV tape (HDV format) 10 Use a USB cable (supplied with 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 36 *1 You can...
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...]. HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape (HDV format) 12 Connection and setup Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34... Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or ...
...]. HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape (HDV format) 12 Connection and setup Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34... Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or ...
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...is What is the recording media? Videos Type of the above media Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with 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 36 *1 You can record video by connecting a camera via a USB cable. Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 A A A 14
...is What is the recording media? Videos Type of the above media Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with 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 36 *1 You can record video by connecting a camera via a USB cable. Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 A A A 14
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...) cable (sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 A A A 16 HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape D8 (Digital8) tape ... Type of the above media Other media (8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.) Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with 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...
...) cable (sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 A A A 16 HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape D8 (Digital8) tape ... Type of the above media Other media (8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.) Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with 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...
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Connection and setup for your video device? 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 DV connector, capable of your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Video device with DVDirect or sold separately) b page 34 18
Connection and setup for your video device? 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 DV connector, capable of your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Video device with DVDirect or sold separately) b page 34 18
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What is the recording media or memory card? Connection and setup Recording media HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card Memory card "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" SD Card xD Picture Card Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Insert a Memory card into the slot b page 36 A 20 Photos Copying a photo Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. You can create a slideshow of the disc contents.
What is the recording media or memory card? Connection and setup Recording media HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card Memory card "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" SD Card xD Picture Card Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Insert a Memory card into the slot b page 36 A 20 Photos Copying a photo Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. You can create a slideshow of the disc contents.
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Introducing DVDirect About this manual Before you wish to create. Next, use the "Type of copy mode (A - E)" on page 10 through the recording process....59, 61) Select an available copy mode best suited to in this manual. 22 Videos Selecting copy mode (page 8) Use the chart "Find a type of copy mode" (page 8) to determine a method appropriate for Recording (page 29) ... for recording (page 20) Determine the connection and device operation then configure your device to the DVDirect as instructed in the "Type of copy mode (A - Configure your needs. Follow the instructions on the ...
Introducing DVDirect About this manual Before you wish to create. Next, use the "Type of copy mode (A - E)" on page 10 through the recording process....59, 61) Select an available copy mode best suited to in this manual. 22 Videos Selecting copy mode (page 8) Use the chart "Find a type of copy mode" (page 8) to determine a method appropriate for Recording (page 29) ... for recording (page 20) Determine the connection and device operation then configure your device to the DVDirect as instructed in the "Type of copy mode (A - Configure your needs. Follow the instructions on the ...
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Introducing DVDirect Icons In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. Functions available for camera recording to "Memory Stick Duo," SD card, etc. Use these icons to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. Icon Meaning Functions ...available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for camera recording to the VRD-MC6. About Images In this manual, "DVDirect...
Introducing DVDirect Icons In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. Functions available for camera recording to "Memory Stick Duo," SD card, etc. Use these icons to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. Icon Meaning Functions ...available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for camera recording to the VRD-MC6. About Images In this manual, "DVDirect...
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...with audio/video output) 24 Before you begin Notes on an AVCHD compatible device. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera • SD (Standard Definition) video - For details about AVCHD disc compatibility, see "Notes on HD (High Definition) disc ...compatibility" on DVD players and other DVD devices. Created discs can be played on page 81. Recording HD (High Definition) video You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can archive photos ...
...with audio/video output) 24 Before you begin Notes on an AVCHD compatible device. High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera • SD (Standard Definition) video - For details about AVCHD disc compatibility, see "Notes on HD (High Definition) disc ...compatibility" on DVD players and other DVD devices. Created discs can be played on page 81. Recording HD (High Definition) video You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can archive photos ...
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...the corresponding connection and operation. videos with a mobile phone or web-camcorder). You can be able to copy videos properly by down-converting to the DVDirect. HD videos recorded with a computer or Playstation 3®, you are creating. photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera - HD videos... Definition Handycam®. - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to copy depends on an 8cm DVD using A/V cable. • You cannot copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to erase or edit video. *1 HD (High Definition) video, SD (Standard...
...the corresponding connection and operation. videos with a mobile phone or web-camcorder). You can be able to copy videos properly by down-converting to the DVDirect. HD videos recorded with a computer or Playstation 3®, you are creating. photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera - HD videos... Definition Handycam®. - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to copy depends on an 8cm DVD using A/V cable. • You cannot copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to erase or edit video. *1 HD (High Definition) video, SD (Standard...
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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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L "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 36) b Note • "Memory Stick Duo" uses a different slot from other types of memory cards into the multi memory card slot. Make sure to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick .... Do not insert this in this hole to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. "Memory Stick Duo" 27 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...
L "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 36) b Note • "Memory Stick Duo" uses a different slot from other types of memory cards into the multi memory card slot. Make sure to insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick .... Do not insert this in this hole to open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. "Memory Stick Duo" 27 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...
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This is used. 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 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.
This is used. 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 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.
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... 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. After the display window lights and the... DVDirect logo appears, the on-condition screen appears. 29 Preparations for Recording Preparations for Recording Turning the Power On 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter. • Do not...
... 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. After the display window lights and the... DVDirect logo appears, the on-condition screen appears. 29 Preparations for Recording Preparations for Recording Turning the Power On 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter. • Do not...