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... 2 Introducing DVDirect Features 8 About this manual 9 Package Contents 11 Parts and Controls 12 Turning the Power On/Off 16 Navigation Display 17 Accessing functions from the menu 18 Inserting a Disc 19 Inserting a Memory Card 21 Creating a Video DVD Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD disc 22 Types... of Dubbing 22 About Video DVDs and AVCHD discs 25 Camcorders/video devices, recording quality, and the interface 27 Usable disc 29 About Created...
... 2 Introducing DVDirect Features 8 About this manual 9 Package Contents 11 Parts and Controls 12 Turning the Power On/Off 16 Navigation Display 17 Accessing functions from the menu 18 Inserting a Disc 19 Inserting a Memory Card 21 Creating a Video DVD Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD disc 22 Types... of Dubbing 22 About Video DVDs and AVCHD discs 25 Camcorders/video devices, recording quality, and the interface 27 Usable disc 29 About Created...
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... Definition) videos taken with one touch of the record button. AVCHD dubbing You can dub the entire contents of your HDD, Memory Stick, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a DVD with Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) as they are made without using the DVDirect. It then displays a message prompting the next necessary operation...
... Definition) videos taken with one touch of the record button. AVCHD dubbing You can dub the entire contents of your HDD, Memory Stick, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a DVD with Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) as they are made without using the DVDirect. It then displays a message prompting the next necessary operation...
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... 9 Icon Meaning Functions available for Sony Handycam® (HDD) recording to hard disc Functions available for Sony Handycam® (Memory Stick) recording to Memory Stick Functions available for Sony Handycam® (DVD) recording to 8cm DVD Functions available for Sony Handycam® (DV/D8) or...in section headings. For details, see page 27 and 57. Introducing DVDirect About this manual Depending on High Definition image quality (AVCHD format) Dubbing still images shot by a digital still camera or Sony Handycam® * In this manual, different icons for Memory Stick, ...
... 9 Icon Meaning Functions available for Sony Handycam® (HDD) recording to hard disc Functions available for Sony Handycam® (Memory Stick) recording to Memory Stick Functions available for Sony Handycam® (DVD) recording to 8cm DVD Functions available for Sony Handycam® (DV/D8) or...in section headings. For details, see page 27 and 57. Introducing DVDirect About this manual Depending on High Definition image quality (AVCHD format) Dubbing still images shot by a digital still camera or Sony Handycam® * In this manual, different icons for Memory Stick, ...
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... menu for various settings. Playback a created video DVD or photo DVD. (page 68). Configure various settings (page 71). 18 Menu Video , DVD Photo , DVD DVD Preview AVCHD Dubbing Setup Function Create a video DVD (page 35, 52). Accessing functions from the... menu You can also go back to the menu display while recording or from the menu. You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from some of operating status). , Press M or m to the DVDirect...
... menu for various settings. Playback a created video DVD or photo DVD. (page 68). Configure various settings (page 71). 18 Menu Video , DVD Photo , DVD DVD Preview AVCHD Dubbing Setup Function Create a video DVD (page 35, 52). Accessing functions from the... menu You can also go back to the menu display while recording or from the menu. You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from some of operating status). , Press M or m to the DVDirect...
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...and press the (select) button. This may be automatically formatted depending on the dubbing mode. Formatting is started. For other dubbing modes, for example AVCHD Dubbing, if you erase the contents of dubbing, the disc may take several seconds to complete. Format is a necessary process before recording to a...to the message on this display, you can only record video with a new disc (page 50), the following display appears. When formatting a DVD+RW or DVDRW disc according to the message on this display, you can use the disc to record in other types of the disc. 20 ...
...and press the (select) button. This may be automatically formatted depending on the dubbing mode. Formatting is started. For other dubbing modes, for example AVCHD Dubbing, if you erase the contents of dubbing, the disc may take several seconds to complete. Format is a necessary process before recording to a...to the message on this display, you can only record video with a new disc (page 50), the following display appears. When formatting a DVD+RW or DVDRW disc according to the message on this display, you can use the disc to record in other types of the disc. 20 ...
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...HDD or Memory Stick is automatically finalized, allowing immediate playback on DVD players. The video is recorded as follows. B Creating a Video DVD Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD disc Simply by simply pressing the DISC BURN or DVD BURN button on the Handycam®. One Touch Dubbing Through ... mode allows you to record video from a digital video camera connected to the DVDirect, you can be required depending on your camcorder or type of the (record) button onto a DVD. If you connect a Sony High Definition Handycam®, you to record video from a Handycam® onto ...
...HDD or Memory Stick is automatically finalized, allowing immediate playback on DVD players. The video is recorded as follows. B Creating a Video DVD Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD disc Simply by simply pressing the DISC BURN or DVD BURN button on the Handycam®. One Touch Dubbing Through ... mode allows you to record video from a digital video camera connected to the DVDirect, you can be required depending on your camcorder or type of the (record) button onto a DVD. If you connect a Sony High Definition Handycam®, you to record video from a Handycam® onto ...
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...You can enjoy HD (High Definition) image quality with the same video quality when recording. Creating a Video DVD Manual Dubbing (page 50) This mode allows you want to the DVDirect. AVCHD discs -HD (High Definition) image quality discs- You can record HD (High Definition) video as is ...used. 25 The AVCHD disc created can create a video DVD while watching a video by connecting a High Definition Handycam® (HDD...
...You can enjoy HD (High Definition) image quality with the same video quality when recording. Creating a Video DVD Manual Dubbing (page 50) This mode allows you want to the DVDirect. AVCHD discs -HD (High Definition) image quality discs- You can record HD (High Definition) video as is ...used. 25 The AVCHD disc created can create a video DVD while watching a video by connecting a High Definition Handycam® (HDD...
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... Definition videos) No Yes Yes DVD device Video DVD Yes AVCHD format compatible device Yes Computer* Yes DVD device AVCHD format compatible device supporting DVD playback Computer * Install the application compatible AVCHD on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an AVCHD disc in the case of AVCHD disc created.) 26 The DVD player or recorder may fail...
... Definition videos) No Yes Yes DVD device Video DVD Yes AVCHD format compatible device Yes Computer* Yes DVD device AVCHD format compatible device supporting DVD playback Computer * Install the application compatible AVCHD on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an AVCHD disc in the case of AVCHD disc created.) 26 The DVD player or recorder may fail...
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...AVCHD disc that you are connecting the device to a previously recorded disc (unfinalized disc), you have previously recorded. 29 You cannot add HD (High Definition) videos to a disc created on discs • When adding video to . Disc Type DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual layer) DVD-RW +R +RW -R -R DL -RW Input jacks on DVDirect... USB DV/VIDEO IN/ S VIDEO Notes on recording on a PC or other DVD device. • When ...
...AVCHD disc that you are connecting the device to a previously recorded disc (unfinalized disc), you have previously recorded. 29 You cannot add HD (High Definition) videos to a disc created on discs • When adding video to . Disc Type DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual layer) DVD-RW +R +RW -R -R DL -RW Input jacks on DVDirect... USB DV/VIDEO IN/ S VIDEO Notes on recording on a PC or other DVD device. • When ...
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... of sections, called titles, and smaller subsections, called chapters. You can play the video on the DVDirect. Chapters are created between the points where you start and stop a recording on the DVDirect. 30 And you create a video DVD or AVCHD disc with the DVDirect, titles and chapters are created as wallpaper for playing the video...
... of sections, called titles, and smaller subsections, called chapters. You can play the video on the DVDirect. Chapters are created between the points where you start and stop a recording on the DVDirect. 30 And you create a video DVD or AVCHD disc with the DVDirect, titles and chapters are created as wallpaper for playing the video...
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Previewing on DVDirect You can set the display selected from Handycam® connected via USB cable) Title Chapter Titles*1 are created for each scene*2 in the title. DVD Menu cannot be created. Creating a Video DVD 31 For video DVDs (Dubbing from "DVD Menu" or your favorite photo (page 73). Chapters... vice versa) in video you record. *2Scenes are created for each time recording is created. You cannot play the video on DVDirect One title is started and then stopped. Chapters are created each scene*2 in the title. AVCHD discs Title Chapter DVD menu Previewing on the...
Previewing on DVDirect You can set the display selected from Handycam® connected via USB cable) Title Chapter Titles*1 are created for each scene*2 in the title. DVD Menu cannot be created. Creating a Video DVD 31 For video DVDs (Dubbing from "DVD Menu" or your favorite photo (page 73). Chapters... vice versa) in video you record. *2Scenes are created for each time recording is created. You cannot play the video on DVDirect One title is started and then stopped. Chapters are created each scene*2 in the title. AVCHD discs Title Chapter DVD menu Previewing on the...
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Dubbing From a Handycam® (HDD/ Memory Stick) -One Touch Dubbing- A message prompting you create an AVCHD disc, insert a new disc. 3 Turn on the Handycam. As from your Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) simply by pressing the DISC BURN button ...HD (High Definition) video and SD (Standard Definition) video on an AVCHD Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick), the DVDirect automatically detects HD (High Definition) video and records it on the DVDirect. The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. You can create video DVDs from the next dubbing, additional video can be dubbed onto a disc...
Dubbing From a Handycam® (HDD/ Memory Stick) -One Touch Dubbing- A message prompting you create an AVCHD disc, insert a new disc. 3 Turn on the Handycam. As from your Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) simply by pressing the DISC BURN button ...HD (High Definition) video and SD (Standard Definition) video on an AVCHD Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick), the DVDirect automatically detects HD (High Definition) video and records it on the DVDirect. The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. You can create video DVDs from the next dubbing, additional video can be dubbed onto a disc...
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... (not supplied). Connect the camcorder's USB connector (Type mini B) to display the "Menu," and select "AVCHD Dubbing." When Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) is connected to the DVDirect, you can also operate from the "Menu" display to record video. Before selecting a dubbing mode... 1 Press...the camcorder. 3 Connect the camcorder to display the "Menu," and select "Video , DVD." Creating a Video DVD Dubbing From a Handycam® (HDD/ Memory Stick) -Using the Dubbing Mode- The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. USB cable (not supplied) HANDCAM After connecting the USB ...
... (not supplied). Connect the camcorder's USB connector (Type mini B) to display the "Menu," and select "AVCHD Dubbing." When Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) is connected to the DVDirect, you can also operate from the "Menu" display to record video. Before selecting a dubbing mode... 1 Press...the camcorder. 3 Connect the camcorder to display the "Menu," and select "Video , DVD." Creating a Video DVD Dubbing From a Handycam® (HDD/ Memory Stick) -Using the Dubbing Mode- The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. USB cable (not supplied) HANDCAM After connecting the USB ...
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.... Refer to the section on connecting to the computer. 5 The following appears in the camcorder's LCD screen or button names on the DVDirect changes. Once you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not appear automatically and connection configuration may differ. Type of input ...Dubbing mode Type of disc created • When creating an AVCHD disc: • When creating a video DVD: Number of required discs You can select a dubbing mode, which can complete connecting the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to computers in the top right of your...
.... Refer to the section on connecting to the computer. 5 The following appears in the camcorder's LCD screen or button names on the DVDirect changes. Once you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not appear automatically and connection configuration may differ. Type of input ...Dubbing mode Type of disc created • When creating an AVCHD disc: • When creating a video DVD: Number of required discs You can select a dubbing mode, which can complete connecting the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to computers in the top right of your...
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...of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be automatically ejected, and the following message will appear in progress. An AVCHD disc can be dubbed onto discs without dubbing the previous contents again. 1 Press < or , until "Incremental" is automatically ejected. You can... only cancel dubbing by pressing the (stop while recording is completed, and you can be played on DVD players or the DVD drives of the display window. 38 To stop dubbing You cannot stop ) button when replacing a disc. When dubbing is complete, the disc...
...of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be automatically ejected, and the following message will appear in progress. An AVCHD disc can be dubbed onto discs without dubbing the previous contents again. 1 Press < or , until "Incremental" is automatically ejected. You can... only cancel dubbing by pressing the (stop while recording is completed, and you can be played on DVD players or the DVD drives of the display window. 38 To stop dubbing You cannot stop ) button when replacing a disc. When dubbing is complete, the disc...
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...Viewing the Created DVD Hint This message will not appear when using a DVD+RW disc for dubbing video (except when dubbing video on a camcorder connected via the USB connector). 2 Select whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. B Finalizing/Viewing the Created DVD Removing/Finalizing the ...In the following operation, complete creating the disc. For details on finalizing discs, see "What is complete: • create the AVCHD disc. • create the video DVD in Full Dubbing mode. • select "ON" on to eject the disc. Move on "Slideshow Creation" in the setup menu...
...Viewing the Created DVD Hint This message will not appear when using a DVD+RW disc for dubbing video (except when dubbing video on a camcorder connected via the USB connector). 2 Select whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. B Finalizing/Viewing the Created DVD Removing/Finalizing the ...In the following operation, complete creating the disc. For details on finalizing discs, see "What is complete: • create the AVCHD disc. • create the video DVD in Full Dubbing mode. • select "ON" on to eject the disc. Move on "Slideshow Creation" in the setup menu...
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...To stop playback, press the (stop) button. Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo DVD You can play back and check a video DVD and a photo DVD dubbed with commercial DVD. 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect. 2 Press the RETURN button to view, and press the (...select) button. Notes • Sound cannot be heard when previewing the disc on the DVDirect. • You cannot output video images to an external device, such as a TV. • You cannot play back an AVCHD...
...To stop playback, press the (stop) button. Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo DVD You can play back and check a video DVD and a photo DVD dubbed with commercial DVD. 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect. 2 Press the RETURN button to view, and press the (...select) button. Notes • Sound cannot be heard when previewing the disc on the DVDirect. • You cannot output video images to an external device, such as a TV. • You cannot play back an AVCHD...
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...DVD immediately after turning on the DVDirect, Navigation Display activates and the video or photo recorded on the disc appear in the display window automatically. • For details on a DVD are played. You can view a photo in rotation. When a slideshow DVD is selected, you would view a photo backup DVD... "Photo Slideshow" is selected, photos on titles, see "About Created Video DVDs and AVCHD discs" (page 30) or "About Created Photo DVDs" (page 58). 70 Hints • If you select a title from the DVD Menu to select "Photo Slideshow" or "Original Photos." When "Original Photos" is ...
...DVD immediately after turning on the DVDirect, Navigation Display activates and the video or photo recorded on the disc appear in the display window automatically. • For details on a DVD are played. You can view a photo in rotation. When a slideshow DVD is selected, you would view a photo backup DVD... "Photo Slideshow" is selected, photos on titles, see "About Created Video DVDs and AVCHD discs" (page 30) or "About Created Photo DVDs" (page 58). 70 Hints • If you select a title from the DVD Menu to select "Photo Slideshow" or "Original Photos." When "Original Photos" is ...
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Disc type DVD+R Logo Video DVD Photo DVD & AVCHD disc DVD+R DL (Double layer) * DVD+RW DVD+RW High speed DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual layer) DVD-RW * Only use when connecting to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of commercially made ... IN, or S-VIDEO IN connector. B Additional Information About Discs Compatible Writable Discs The following writable discs are supported. Note DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW and 8-cm DVD cannot be played on using discs • The quality of the playback device and playback software. However, not all disc operations...
Disc type DVD+R Logo Video DVD Photo DVD & AVCHD disc DVD+R DL (Double layer) * DVD+RW DVD+RW High speed DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual layer) DVD-RW * Only use when connecting to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of commercially made ... IN, or S-VIDEO IN connector. B Additional Information About Discs Compatible Writable Discs The following writable discs are supported. Note DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW and 8-cm DVD cannot be played on using discs • The quality of the playback device and playback software. However, not all disc operations...
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... Memory Card, xDPicture Card, CompactFlash • Sony Handycam® (HDD/DVD/ Memory Stick) Supported photo format JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant VIDEO/PHOTO PREVIEW Previewing* on built-in LCD display * only Video DVD and Photo DVD created with DVD drive) • AVCHD disc * (Playable on DVD players/recorders or PCs with VRD-MC5 RECORDABLE DISCS DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVDRW, *DVD+R DL * video recording via S-VIDEO / VIDEO...
... Memory Card, xDPicture Card, CompactFlash • Sony Handycam® (HDD/DVD/ Memory Stick) Supported photo format JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant VIDEO/PHOTO PREVIEW Previewing* on built-in LCD display * only Video DVD and Photo DVD created with DVD drive) • AVCHD disc * (Playable on DVD players/recorders or PCs with VRD-MC5 RECORDABLE DISCS DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVDRW, *DVD+R DL * video recording via S-VIDEO / VIDEO...