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IT W-273-384-11(2) Multi-Function DVD Recorder Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS VRD-MC5 © 2007 Sony Corporation
IT W-273-384-11(2) Multi-Function DVD Recorder Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS VRD-MC5 © 2007 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... the safety purpose of the unit. CAUTION: The use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of optical instruments with liquids, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Install in...alert the user to qualified personnel only. This graphical symbol is harmful to eyes, do not expose this multi function DVD recorder is located on the bottom exterior. Refer servicing to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not attempt ...
... the safety purpose of the unit. CAUTION: The use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of optical instruments with liquids, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. Install in...alert the user to qualified personnel only. This graphical symbol is harmful to eyes, do not expose this multi function DVD recorder is located on the bottom exterior. Refer servicing to the presence of fire or electric shock, do not attempt ...
Operating Instructions
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...void your authority to qualified service personnel. You are cautioned that any other AC adapter. and a third grounding prong. However, there is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Notes on the design of... the following measures: - When a cart is used in accordance with the instructions, may cause a malfunction. • Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible socket outlet. • Do not touch the AC adapter...
...void your authority to qualified service personnel. You are cautioned that any other AC adapter. and a third grounding prong. However, there is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Notes on the design of... the following measures: - When a cart is used in accordance with the instructions, may cause a malfunction. • Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible socket outlet. • Do not touch the AC adapter...
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Introducing DVDirect Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. • DVDirect • AC adapter • AC power cord • Quick Start Guide • Operating Instructions (this document) • Warranty card Note Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use. 11
Introducing DVDirect Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. • DVDirect • AC adapter • AC power cord • Quick Start Guide • Operating Instructions (this document) • Warranty card Note Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use. 11
Operating Instructions
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...cm discs from Shooting date: 24 Selecting from Thumbnail: Selecting from a Handycam® (DVD) onto a single 12-cm disc. For Playlist editing, refer to record videos within a Playlist created on DVD easily. Consolidation Dubbing (page 46) This mode allows you to record videos selected by... viewing thumbnails or shooting date. Multiple 8-cm discs Copy Playlist Dubbing (page 40) 12-cm disc This mode allows you can record these videos on your camcorder's operating instructions. ...
...cm discs from Shooting date: 24 Selecting from Thumbnail: Selecting from a Handycam® (DVD) onto a single 12-cm disc. For Playlist editing, refer to record videos within a Playlist created on DVD easily. Consolidation Dubbing (page 46) This mode allows you to record videos selected by... viewing thumbnails or shooting date. Multiple 8-cm discs Copy Playlist Dubbing (page 40) 12-cm disc This mode allows you can record these videos on your camcorder's operating instructions. ...
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... 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 the computer. 5 The following appears in the top right...'s LCD screen or button names on camcorder type, the display that appears in the operating instructions of the display window by pressing < or ,. And depending on the camcorder may be displayed in the DVDirect's display window. When using a Handycam® (Memory Stick): Touch [ Memory Stick]....
... 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 the computer. 5 The following appears in the top right...'s LCD screen or button names on camcorder type, the display that appears in the operating instructions of the display window by pressing < or ,. And depending on the camcorder may be displayed in the DVDirect's display window. When using a Handycam® (Memory Stick): Touch [ Memory Stick]....
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...camcorder may be required beforehand. Type of input Dubbing mode You can complete connecting the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to the computer. 5 The following appears in the operating instructions of the display window by pressing < or ,. For selecting each dubbing mode, ...refer to computers in the DVDirect's display window. Once you touch the button on the camcorder's LCD screen, the DVDirect detects the connected camcorder, and the display...
...camcorder may be required beforehand. Type of input Dubbing mode You can complete connecting the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to the computer. 5 The following appears in the operating instructions of the display window by pressing < or ,. For selecting each dubbing mode, ...refer to computers in the DVDirect's display window. Once you touch the button on the camcorder's LCD screen, the DVDirect detects the connected camcorder, and the display...
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... insert a disc (page 19). For details, refer to the operating instructions for your camcorder. 3 Connect the camcorder to playback mode. Connect the camcorder's DV connector to turn on the camcorder, and set it to the DVDirect. DV IN DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) 48 Before selecting a dubbing mode... 1 ...display the "Menu," and select "Video , DVD." Hint You can select Full or Manual Dubbing. Dubbing From a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera When a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera is connected to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) cable, you can...
... insert a disc (page 19). For details, refer to the operating instructions for your camcorder. 3 Connect the camcorder to playback mode. Connect the camcorder's DV connector to turn on the camcorder, and set it to the DVDirect. DV IN DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) 48 Before selecting a dubbing mode... 1 ...display the "Menu," and select "Video , DVD." Hint You can select Full or Manual Dubbing. Dubbing From a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera When a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera is connected to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) cable, you can...
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.... 2 Insert a disc (page 19). To audio/video output or AV cable (not supplied) Hint The connectors on a video device differ depending on the DVDirect. Use an AV or S-video cable (both not supplied) when connecting a video device such as a VCR or DVR to the.../video output connectors to the DVDirect. A message prompting you want to dub by alternating between the play and stop buttons. 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the device. Refer to the DVDirect. The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Connect the video device to the operating instructions for your device, and use...
.... 2 Insert a disc (page 19). To audio/video output or AV cable (not supplied) Hint The connectors on a video device differ depending on the DVDirect. Use an AV or S-video cable (both not supplied) when connecting a video device such as a VCR or DVR to the.../video output connectors to the DVDirect. A message prompting you want to dub by alternating between the play and stop buttons. 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the device. Refer to the DVDirect. The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Connect the video device to the operating instructions for your device, and use...
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Pressing < or , switches the dubbing mode displayed in the operating instructions of your camcorder's LCD screen. When using a Handycam® (DVD): Touch [ COMUPTER]. You can complete connecting to the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to the computer. 3 Press < or , to computers in...using a Handycam® (HDD): Touch [ COMPUTER] or [HDD]. The display window on the DVDirect changes. Refer to the section on connecting to switch the dubbing mode. Creating a Photo DVD Touch the media display storing photos on your camcorder. When using , the above [USB SELECT]...
Pressing < or , switches the dubbing mode displayed in the operating instructions of your camcorder's LCD screen. When using a Handycam® (DVD): Touch [ COMUPTER]. You can complete connecting to the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to the computer. 3 Press < or , to computers in...using a Handycam® (HDD): Touch [ COMPUTER] or [HDD]. The display window on the DVDirect changes. Refer to the section on connecting to switch the dubbing mode. Creating a Photo DVD Touch the media display storing photos on your camcorder. When using , the above [USB SELECT]...
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... if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the playing device. 78 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... used. Notes on playback devices due to the DV IN, VIDEO IN, or S-VIDEO IN connector. However, not all disc operations are compatible with the DVDirect.
... if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the playing device. 78 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... used. Notes on playback devices due to the DV IN, VIDEO IN, or S-VIDEO IN connector. However, not all disc operations are compatible with the DVDirect.
Operating Instructions Supplement
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...the DVDirect. • Incremental Dubbing from Handycam® (HYBRID Plus/HYBRID) Incremental Dubbing can be completed from HDD, "Memory Stick Duo" or embedded memory in this package is equipped with the original Operating Instructions. 2 Read this Operating Instructions supplement... together with the latest system software (2007, December). This manual explains about the additional function (Dubbing video from "Memory Stick Duo" Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (Memory Stick). About this manual The VRD-MC5...
...the DVDirect. • Incremental Dubbing from Handycam® (HYBRID Plus/HYBRID) Incremental Dubbing can be completed from HDD, "Memory Stick Duo" or embedded memory in this package is equipped with the original Operating Instructions. 2 Read this Operating Instructions supplement... together with the latest system software (2007, December). This manual explains about the additional function (Dubbing video from "Memory Stick Duo" Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (Memory Stick). About this manual The VRD-MC5...
Operating Instructions Supplement
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... mode Type of disc created • When creating an AVCHD disc: • When creating a video DVD: Number of the operating instructions). You can dub video recorded in the DVDirect's display window. When the Menu appears in the DVDirect's display window, follow the procedure below. Note Insert a new disc when creating the AVCHD disc. 2 Insert...
... mode Type of disc created • When creating an AVCHD disc: • When creating a video DVD: Number of the operating instructions). You can dub video recorded in the DVDirect's display window. When the Menu appears in the DVDirect's display window, follow the procedure below. Note Insert a new disc when creating the AVCHD disc. 2 Insert...
Operating Instructions Supplement
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... Navigation Display function. x To dub HD (High Definition) video 1 Press the RETURN button to display the "Menu." 2 Press M or m to the DVDirect by USB cable, and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the Memory Stick Duo slot of the display window by pressing M or m. 5 For selecting ...each dubbing mode, refer to the page of the operating instructions below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 37 • Incremental Dubbing page 38 • Playlist Dubbing page 40 • Scene Selection Dubbing ...
... Navigation Display function. x To dub HD (High Definition) video 1 Press the RETURN button to display the "Menu." 2 Press M or m to the DVDirect by USB cable, and a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the Memory Stick Duo slot of the display window by pressing M or m. 5 For selecting ...each dubbing mode, refer to the page of the operating instructions below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 37 • Incremental Dubbing page 38 • Playlist Dubbing page 40 • Scene Selection Dubbing ...
Operating Instructions Supplement
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For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page of the operating instructions below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 37 • Incremental Dubbing page 38 • Playlist Dubbing page 40 • Scene Selection Dubbing page 41 x To dub ... to select "Memory card" and press the button. (select) 6 You can select a dubbing mode, which can be displayed in the DVDirect's display window. 3 The following appears in the top right of "Video , DVD" and press the (select) button. 3 Press M or m to display the "Menu." 2 Confirm the selection of the display window by...
For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page of the operating instructions below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 37 • Incremental Dubbing page 38 • Playlist Dubbing page 40 • Scene Selection Dubbing page 41 x To dub ... to select "Memory card" and press the button. (select) 6 You can select a dubbing mode, which can be displayed in the DVDirect's display window. 3 The following appears in the top right of "Video , DVD" and press the (select) button. 3 Press M or m to display the "Menu." 2 Confirm the selection of the display window by...
Operating Instructions Supplement
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You can select a dubbing mode, which can be displayed in the DVDirect's display window. For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page of the display window by pressing < or ,. 4 The following appears in the top right of the operating instructions below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 37 • Incremental Dubbing page 38 • Playlist Dubbing page 40 • Scene Selection Dubbing page 41 7
You can select a dubbing mode, which can be displayed in the DVDirect's display window. For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page of the display window by pressing < or ,. 4 The following appears in the top right of the operating instructions below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 37 • Incremental Dubbing page 38 • Playlist Dubbing page 40 • Scene Selection Dubbing page 41 7
Operating Instructions Supplement
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...in "Menu." c Using the Navigation Display function (page 17 of "Video , DVD" in "Menu." c Check that the AC power cord is compatible with S VIDEO (page 52 of the operating instructions). c Check that a Sony Handycam® is connected securely. When dubbing an SD (Standard Definition) video, ... from connected devices and selects the input jack. c Check that "Video , DVD" is connected via a USB cable. Refer also to the operating instructions of the following difficulties while using the DVDirect, use this troubleshooting guide to the DV IN or S-VIDEO IN jack. c...
...in "Menu." c Using the Navigation Display function (page 17 of "Video , DVD" in "Menu." c Check that the AC power cord is compatible with S VIDEO (page 52 of the operating instructions). c Check that a Sony Handycam® is connected securely. When dubbing an SD (Standard Definition) video, ... from connected devices and selects the input jack. c Check that "Video , DVD" is connected via a USB cable. Refer also to the operating instructions of the following difficulties while using the DVDirect, use this troubleshooting guide to the DV IN or S-VIDEO IN jack. c...
Operating Instructions Supplement
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... played back in "Menu" (page 18 of the operating instructions). Using a DVD player capable of playing JPEG files, higher quality photos can be finalized. c DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on an AVCHD incompatible video device. Erase videos or photos recorded on the video device. c The DVDirect cannot detect input signals from connected devices. Turn the...
... played back in "Menu" (page 18 of the operating instructions). Using a DVD player capable of playing JPEG files, higher quality photos can be finalized. c DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on an AVCHD incompatible video device. Erase videos or photos recorded on the video device. c The DVDirect cannot detect input signals from connected devices. Turn the...
Operating Instructions Supplement
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...When storing only HD (High Definition) video in a Handycam®, "Video , DVD" in "Menu" may be damaged. 10 Check that a camcorder is correctly connected... example, a memory card containing video recorded by a computer cannot be selected. c When this message appears repeatedly, the DVDirect may be played. No valid video found in a Handycam® or memory card. Check the camcorder. For example,... a Handycam® is inserted. c Videos or photos being able to the DVDirect with USB cable. Memory card error. No valid video or photo found in "Menu" (page 18 of the operating...
...When storing only HD (High Definition) video in a Handycam®, "Video , DVD" in "Menu" may be damaged. 10 Check that a camcorder is correctly connected... example, a memory card containing video recorded by a computer cannot be selected. c When this message appears repeatedly, the DVDirect may be played. No valid video found in a Handycam® or memory card. Check the camcorder. For example,... a Handycam® is inserted. c Videos or photos being able to the DVDirect with USB cable. Memory card error. No valid video or photo found in "Menu" (page 18 of the operating...
Quick Start Guide
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...DVDirect. 4 HANDCAM Press and insert a disc. When complete, the disc is complete. Refer to start recording. TM © 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China Quick Start Guide P/N 7819901876 VRD-MC5...your camcorder. Press to the operating instructions for a while until dubbing is ejected automatically. Turn on the camcorder. 7 Connect the camcorder and DVDirect with a USB cable (not supplied...your camcorder. Wait for your Handycam onto DVDs. 1 2 3 Connect the AC adapter and AC power cord, and press to turn on the DVDirect. 4 HANDCAM Press and insert a disc....
...DVDirect. 4 HANDCAM Press and insert a disc. When complete, the disc is complete. Refer to start recording. TM © 2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China Quick Start Guide P/N 7819901876 VRD-MC5...your camcorder. Press to the operating instructions for a while until dubbing is ejected automatically. Turn on the camcorder. 7 Connect the camcorder and DVDirect with a USB cable (not supplied...your camcorder. Wait for your Handycam onto DVDs. 1 2 3 Connect the AC adapter and AC power cord, and press to turn on the DVDirect. 4 HANDCAM Press and insert a disc....