About Recommended Discs and Compatibility
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... quality and performance standards. VRD-MC10 About Recommended Discs and Compatibility May 20, 2009 This page contains information about the types of May 20, 2009) DVD+R DVD+R 16x DVD+R 8x Maker Sony TY MKM TY MKM Ritek Media ID SONY(D21) TY(T03) MCC(004) TY(02) MCC(003) Ritek(R03...
... quality and performance standards. VRD-MC10 About Recommended Discs and Compatibility May 20, 2009 This page contains information about the types of May 20, 2009) DVD+R DVD+R 16x DVD+R 8x Maker Sony TY MKM TY MKM Ritek Media ID SONY(D21) TY(T03) MCC(004) TY(02) MCC(003) Ritek(R03...
About Recommended Discs and Compatibility
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All rights reserved DVD-RW 6x Maker MKM Ritek TY Media ID MKM(A02) Ritek(004) TY(TYG03) Other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners, although the (TM) and (R) marks are not used in the text. (C) 2009 Sony Corporation.
All rights reserved DVD-RW 6x Maker MKM Ritek TY Media ID MKM(A02) Ritek(004) TY(TYG03) Other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners, although the (TM) and (R) marks are not used in the text. (C) 2009 Sony Corporation.
Operating Instructions
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Multi-Function DVD Recorder 4-115-467-13(1) Selecting copy mode 8 Introducing DVDirect 20 Preparations for Recording 29 Copying From a Camera 38 Copying From Video Devices 51 Viewing a Created Disc 57 Setup 66 Troubleshooting/References 71 Additional Information 80 Operating Instructions VRD-MC10 2008 © Sony Corporation
Multi-Function DVD Recorder 4-115-467-13(1) Selecting copy mode 8 Introducing DVDirect 20 Preparations for Recording 29 Copying From a Camera 38 Copying From Video Devices 51 Viewing a Created Disc 57 Setup 66 Troubleshooting/References 71 Additional Information 80 Operating Instructions VRD-MC10 2008 © Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... will increase eye hazard. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with this equipment in this multi function DVD recorder is classified as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be placed on the bottom exterior. A polarized Important Safety Instructions 1) Read...
... will increase eye hazard. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with this equipment in this multi function DVD recorder is classified as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be placed on the bottom exterior. A polarized Important Safety Instructions 1) Read...
Operating Instructions
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... (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on the copy mode selected. • When you can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on DVD players/recorders. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer DVDirect 8 Select the type of disc to enjoy...
... (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) Compatible players AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3® DVDirect Not playable on the copy mode selected. • When you can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on DVD players/recorders. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players DVD player/recorder Computer DVDirect 8 Select the type of disc to enjoy...
Operating Instructions
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... Definition image quality. 22 The DVDirect can use a camera or memory card containing videos and photos, you can be played on the same disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can archive both videos and photos on DVD players and other DVD devices. Simply view it in ...the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. Features You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with an HDMI cable, you can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc....
... Definition image quality. 22 The DVDirect can use a camera or memory card containing videos and photos, you can be played on the same disc. Recording SD (Standard Definition) video You can archive both videos and photos on DVD players and other DVD devices. Simply view it in ...the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. Features You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with an HDMI cable, you can record video from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc....
Operating Instructions
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... details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you may be needed. videos with the DVDirect. • You cannot play discs recorded with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs from satellite or...
... details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you may be needed. videos with the DVDirect. • You cannot play discs recorded with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs from satellite or...
Operating Instructions
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Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility • An HD (High Definition) disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an HD (High Definition) disc in video playback, frames may be dropped, or sound may be lost intermittently. (This...8226; An HD (High Definition) disc can be displayed on the TV screen during playback. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may be noise in an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. Type of the connected TV Only images or operation display can be played on a compatible Blu-ray...
Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility • An HD (High Definition) disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an HD (High Definition) disc in video playback, frames may be dropped, or sound may be lost intermittently. (This...8226; An HD (High Definition) disc can be displayed on the TV screen during playback. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may be noise in an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. Type of the connected TV Only images or operation display can be played on a compatible Blu-ray...
Operating Instructions
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... page 67. 8 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. For details about finalizing, refer to start after inserting a disc. The recording process may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily. 48 You can skip step 8. If you may take a few seconds to [Auto Finalizing] or... [Finalize disc] on other DVD devices. 7 To finalize the disc, press V or v to starting. • When you press the (stop) button, you select [No] and press b, disc ...
... page 67. 8 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. For details about finalizing, refer to start after inserting a disc. The recording process may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily. 48 You can skip step 8. If you may take a few seconds to [Auto Finalizing] or... [Finalize disc] on other DVD devices. 7 To finalize the disc, press V or v to starting. • When you press the (stop) button, you select [No] and press b, disc ...
Operating Instructions
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...) button on page 23. Touch [DISC BURN] or [DVD BURN] The DVDirect starts the recording process. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. Pressing the DUBBING button does not start recording with copying only new images (page 41). 1 Turn on the DVDirect (page 29) and insert a disc (page 30). ...Camera One Touch Disc Burn This mode allows you can record videos from a camera onto a disc by One Touch Disc Burn. • The DUBBING button of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® does not work in the same manner as with the DVDirect. 49 If the camera's media has both HDD ...
...) button on page 23. Touch [DISC BURN] or [DVD BURN] The DVDirect starts the recording process. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. Pressing the DUBBING button does not start recording with copying only new images (page 41). 1 Turn on the DVDirect (page 29) and insert a disc (page 30). ...Camera One Touch Disc Burn This mode allows you can record videos from a camera onto a disc by One Touch Disc Burn. • The DUBBING button of "HYBRID Plus" Handycam® does not work in the same manner as with the DVDirect. 49 If the camera's media has both HDD ...
Operating Instructions
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...DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from a video device • When connecting the camera to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily. Notes on copying manually from their operation screen or TV screen other DVD... make the disc playable on page 67. 54 When copying a video, operate the DVDirect while monitoring the DVDirect 's display window. • Start recording immediately after pressing the (record) button if the disc was inserted more than playback, some video devices may take ...
...DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from a video device • When connecting the camera to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily. Notes on copying manually from their operation screen or TV screen other DVD... make the disc playable on page 67. 54 When copying a video, operate the DVDirect while monitoring the DVDirect 's display window. • Start recording immediately after pressing the (record) button if the disc was inserted more than playback, some video devices may take ...
Operating Instructions
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... not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to the DVDirect. • When you view a video on the DVDirect when an external output is selected (page 27). 5 Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. The Top ...screen appears. 3 Press the OUTPUT button. z Hints • The DVDirect is set to [ON].) • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in step 2, external output can be selected by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v ...
... not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to the DVDirect. • When you view a video on the DVDirect when an external output is selected (page 27). 5 Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. The Top ...screen appears. 3 Press the OUTPUT button. z Hints • The DVDirect is set to [ON].) • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in step 2, external output can be selected by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v ...
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...] and press the ENTER button. The Top screen appears. 3 Press the OUTPUT button. LED of the selected output lights up on the DVDirect when an external output is selected (page 27). 5 Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly to change the output of commercial... DVDs or contents on a TV Before you press the OUTPUT button, the DVDirect changes its video output (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t DVDirect's display window). 6 Insert a disc created with a video device other than the DVDirect. Viewing a Created Disc b Note • When only ...
...] and press the ENTER button. The Top screen appears. 3 Press the OUTPUT button. LED of the selected output lights up on the DVDirect when an external output is selected (page 27). 5 Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly to change the output of commercial... DVDs or contents on a TV Before you press the OUTPUT button, the DVDirect changes its video output (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t DVDirect's display window). 6 Insert a disc created with a video device other than the DVDirect. Viewing a Created Disc b Note • When only ...
Operating Instructions
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... will remain unfinalized. • When you can play back the finalized disc on DVD players. Only the last disc will not be finalized in the display window. b Notes • To playback the recorded disc on other playback devices. b Notes • You can import your favorite ... Select a background image (A - The background image is set to select track number, and press the (record) button. z Hint • When connecting the audio device with the DVDirect. When the message [Complete] appears, importing has completed. This allows immediate playback on other playback devices, ...
... will remain unfinalized. • When you can play back the finalized disc on DVD players. Only the last disc will not be finalized in the display window. b Notes • To playback the recorded disc on other playback devices. b Notes • You can import your favorite ... Select a background image (A - The background image is set to select track number, and press the (record) button. z Hint • When connecting the audio device with the DVDirect. When the message [Complete] appears, importing has completed. This allows immediate playback on other playback devices, ...
Operating Instructions
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...3 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to complete finalizing a disc. (Depending on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. c 480i Outputs 480i resolution. COMPONENT Settings Specify the type of a disc, time to select [Finalize disc], and press the ENTER button. ... finalizing, you can erase videos or photos recorded on the contents of video signals from COMPONENT OUT connectors. Erase disc You can finalize it later. 1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to complete finalizing a disc may vary.) 68 The DVDirect starts erasing the disc. b Note •...
...3 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to complete finalizing a disc. (Depending on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. c 480i Outputs 480i resolution. COMPONENT Settings Specify the type of a disc, time to select [Finalize disc], and press the ENTER button. ... finalizing, you can erase videos or photos recorded on the contents of video signals from COMPONENT OUT connectors. Erase disc You can finalize it later. 1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to complete finalizing a disc may vary.) 68 The DVDirect starts erasing the disc. b Note •...
Operating Instructions
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... mode. Such video does not comply with the DVDirect. • DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on other video devices. Other video devices do not playback the created HD (High Definition) disc. • A generic DVD player cannot playback HD (High Definition) discs. Messages You cannot select OUTPUT during recording or when using the Setup Menu. Use...
... mode. Such video does not comply with the DVDirect. • DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on other video devices. Other video devices do not playback the created HD (High Definition) disc. • A generic DVD player cannot playback HD (High Definition) discs. Messages You cannot select OUTPUT during recording or when using the Setup Menu. Use...
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...Discs The following writable discs are compatible with DVDirect Writing speed DVD+R Up to 16x DVD+R DL (Double layer) Up to 8x DVD+RW Up to 8x DVD+RW High speed Up to 8x DVD-R Up to 16x DVD-R DL (Double layer) - DVD-RW Up to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,...devices due to 6x z Hint • The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs. However, not all disc operations are not supported. Sub-standard discs may not record normally. • Some recorded discs cannot be played on a PC or other DVD device. • The quality of the playback ...
...Discs The following writable discs are compatible with DVDirect Writing speed DVD+R Up to 16x DVD+R DL (Double layer) Up to 8x DVD+RW Up to 8x DVD+RW High speed Up to 8x DVD-R Up to 16x DVD-R DL (Double layer) - DVD-RW Up to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,...devices due to 6x z Hint • The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs. However, not all disc operations are not supported. Sub-standard discs may not record normally. • Some recorded discs cannot be played on a PC or other DVD device. • The quality of the playback ...
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...) setting on the camera. Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos The chart below provides a general estimate of your camera. HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format) The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW HQ approx. 1 hour HSP ...space (recordable time) available for recording videos onto a disc for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. b Note • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for Sony devices...
...) setting on the camera. Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos The chart below provides a general estimate of your camera. HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format) The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW HQ approx. 1 hour HSP ...space (recordable time) available for recording videos onto a disc for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. b Note • You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for Sony devices...
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... than 47 kilohms) USB port Type A*2 *2 For Sony camera connection only. Recordable discs DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL 12cm discs Supported input devices (Video recording) • Sony digital camcorder - Built-in memory - DV tape • Video devices with VRD-MC10 (Other commercial or recorded discs are not supported.) Output DVDirect's built-in LCD display or display devices connected...
... than 47 kilohms) USB port Type A*2 *2 For Sony camera connection only. Recordable discs DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL 12cm discs Supported input devices (Video recording) • Sony digital camcorder - Built-in memory - DV tape • Video devices with VRD-MC10 (Other commercial or recorded discs are not supported.) Output DVDirect's built-in LCD display or display devices connected...
Marketing Specifications
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... on most home DVD players or high definition AVCHD DVDs1 that playback on Blu-ray Disc™ compatible devices • Direct, real time recording of video to be recorded per disc3 (media sold separately) Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately. VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos...
... on most home DVD players or high definition AVCHD DVDs1 that playback on Blu-ray Disc™ compatible devices • Direct, real time recording of video to be recorded per disc3 (media sold separately) Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately. VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos...