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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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As the laser beam used in this multi function DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 2 This ...
As the laser beam used in this multi function DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 2 This ...
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...accessible socket outlet. • Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. • Should you notice an abnormality in U.S.A Owner's Record The product label is located on the bottom of the unit. For customers in the European Union and other AC adapter. Disposal of Old ...and approved by inappropriate waste handling of this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to the applicable collection point for your nearest Sony service station. Refer to BS1362, (i.e., marked with this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or ...
...accessible socket outlet. • Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands. • Should you notice an abnormality in U.S.A Owner's Record The product label is located on the bottom of the unit. For customers in the European Union and other AC adapter. Disposal of Old ...and approved by inappropriate waste handling of this product is disposed of correctly, you will help to the applicable collection point for your nearest Sony service station. Refer to BS1362, (i.e., marked with this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or ...
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... documentation, and applies only to the provisions of such material 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 used in the text. • ... countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card. ❑ Specifications may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner. 5 Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws.
... documentation, and applies only to the provisions of such material 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 used in the text. • ... countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card. ❑ Specifications may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner. 5 Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws.
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... 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 begin 24 Package Contents 26 Parts and Controls 27...
... 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 begin 24 Package Contents 26 Parts and Controls 27...
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... 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 Definition) discs 81 About Photo ...
... 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 Definition) discs 81 About Photo ...
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HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® Not playable on DVD players/recorders. I want to create The following explains about selecting a copy mode of disc you are creating, .... For details on copying a photo, refer to enjoy playback on various DVD players. Select the type of disc to record HD (High Definition) video as is. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer 8 I want to page 20. Selecting copy mode Videos Selecting a...
HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® Not playable on DVD players/recorders. I want to create The following explains about selecting a copy mode of disc you are creating, .... For details on copying a photo, refer to enjoy playback on various DVD players. Select the type of disc to record HD (High Definition) video as is. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer 8 I want to page 20. Selecting copy mode Videos Selecting a...
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.... High Definition Handycam® and AVCHD Handycam® refer to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. Sony High Definition Digital video camera Digital still camera Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera Other video device (video camera, VHS recorder, etc.) Sony High Definition Digital video camera Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera Other video device (video camera, VHS...
.... High Definition Handycam® and AVCHD Handycam® refer to SD (Standard Definition) during recording. Sony High Definition Digital video camera Digital still camera Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera Other video device (video camera, VHS recorder, etc.) Sony High Definition Digital video camera Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera Other video device (video camera, VHS...
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See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details. A A Recording is the recording media? You can record by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc DV tape (HDV format) 10 Use a USB cable (... 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 by connecting a camera via a USB cable. You can record video by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details. Videos Type of copy mode...
See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details. A A Recording is the recording media? You can record by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc DV tape (HDV format) 10 Use a USB cable (... 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 by connecting a camera via a USB cable. You can record video by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details. Videos Type of copy mode...
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... example, High Definition Handycam®) in memory of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. *3 Copying Playlist is possible only... with cameras that can record by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 page 40 page 42 page 44 page... 38 page 40 page 42 page 44 page 51*2 page 38 page 40 page 42 page 44 *2 Recording possible only when connected to SD (Standard Definition) quality. Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and ...
... example, High Definition Handycam®) in memory of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. *3 Copying Playlist is possible only... with cameras that can record by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 page 40 page 42 page 44 page... 38 page 40 page 42 page 44 page 51*2 page 38 page 40 page 42 page 44 *2 Recording possible only when connected to SD (Standard Definition) quality. Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and ...
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... (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® to SD (Standard Definition) quality What is the recording media? b page 33
... (i.LINK) cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® to SD (Standard Definition) quality What is the recording media? b page 33
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 49 page 49 page 49 page 49 page 56 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 56 13
Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 49 page 49 page 49 page 49 page 56 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 56 13
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... 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. HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape (HDV format) All of copy mode...
... 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. HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape (HDV format) All of copy mode...
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... Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist. *4 Built-in memory of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 56 - page 40 page 42 page 44 - page 49 *2 Recording only possible when connected to a camera via USB cable. Select the copy mode and create a disc! page 51... Burn. 15 page 38 page 47 - - - page 40 page 42 page 44 Copying All Contents The entire contents of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 -
... Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist. *4 Built-in memory of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 56 - page 40 page 42 page 44 - page 49 *2 Recording only possible when connected to a camera via USB cable. Select the copy mode and create a disc! page 51... Burn. 15 page 38 page 47 - - - page 40 page 42 page 44 Copying All Contents The entire contents of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 -
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... 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. HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape D8 (Digital8) tape All of copy mode... Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is What is the recording media? Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b...
... 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. HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape D8 (Digital8) tape All of copy mode... Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is What is the recording media? Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separately) b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b...
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page 49 *2 Built-in memory of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 - page 40 page 42 page 44 page 51*2 page 38 - page 38 page 47 - - - - page 40 page ... and Copying Only Copying Consolidating New Video Playlist Contents Only the new contents Playlist contents on Consolidate the video of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating the camera page 56 - page 38 - Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc!
page 49 *2 Built-in memory of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® cannot be recorded by a scene/ shooting date page 51 page 38 - page 40 page 42 page 44 page 51*2 page 38 - page 38 page 47 - - - - page 40 page ... and Copying Only Copying Consolidating New Video Playlist Contents Only the new contents Playlist contents on Consolidate the video of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating the camera page 56 - page 38 - Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc!
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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 34 18 Video device with DVDirect or 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.
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 34 18 Video device with DVDirect or 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.
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Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera Copying Manually Recording while operating the camera page 54 page 56 - page 56 19 Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc!
Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera Copying Manually Recording while operating the camera page 54 page 56 - page 56 19 Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc!
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What is the recording media or memory card? You can create a slideshow of the disc contents. Photos Copying a photo Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. 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
What is the recording media or memory card? You can create a slideshow of the disc contents. Photos Copying a photo Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. 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
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... shooting date page 59 page 61 Photo disc • The photo (JPEG file) is created. JPEG Slideshow Playable on a computer or DVD player/ recorder capable of camera Copying Visual Index Lists Select by a scene/ shooting date page 59 page 61 Slideshow disc • The photo (JPEG ...file) is copied. • The slideshow disc (Standard Definition) is copied. JPEG Playable on a computer or commercial DVD player/recorder. 21 Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! The created disc Copying All Contents The entire contents of playing JPEG ...
... shooting date page 59 page 61 Photo disc • The photo (JPEG file) is created. JPEG Slideshow Playable on a computer or DVD player/ recorder capable of camera Copying Visual Index Lists Select by a scene/ shooting date page 59 page 61 Slideshow disc • The photo (JPEG ...file) is copied. • The slideshow disc (Standard Definition) is copied. JPEG Playable on a computer or commercial DVD player/recorder. 21 Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! The created disc Copying All Contents The entire contents of playing JPEG ...