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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
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... constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Safety Regulations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this multi function DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Do not install this equipment in accordance with liquids, such as a CLASS 1 LASER product...
... constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Safety Regulations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this multi function DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Do not install this equipment in accordance with liquids, such as a CLASS 1 LASER product...
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I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players. HD (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. Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode Find...
I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players. HD (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. Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode Find...
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... a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Recording photos You can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. Created discs can also play back and check a created video/photo disc. The DVDirect can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. When you use the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital...
... a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Recording photos You can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. Created discs can also play back and check a created video/photo disc. The DVDirect can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. When you use the DVDirect to the DVDirect with a Sony digital video camera or digital...
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...Sony digital still camera - Notes on copying on a DV tape using A/V cable. • Videos will be recorded in the DVDirect for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on the supported device and the image The DVDirect...discs. • Photos and videos are creating. taken with audio/video output) • Photos - Viewing discs with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera *1See the following ...
...Sony digital still camera - Notes on copying on a DV tape using A/V cable. • Videos will be recorded in the DVDirect for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than the DVDirect. • You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on the supported device and the image The DVDirect...discs. • Photos and videos are creating. taken with audio/video output) • Photos - Viewing discs with the DVDirect • You can record video using Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDV format). - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera *1See the following ...
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...case of a computer environment that satisfies system requirements, there may be noise in an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. Images other compatible device. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may be lost intermittently. (This does not depend on the... SD (Standard Definition) disc (containing Standard Definition videos) Yes Yes Computer* Yes DVD device AVCHD format compatible device Computer * Install the AVCHD compatible application on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an HD (High Definition) disc in video playback...
...case of a computer environment that satisfies system requirements, there may be noise in an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. Images other compatible device. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may be lost intermittently. (This does not depend on the... SD (Standard Definition) disc (containing Standard Definition videos) Yes Yes Computer* Yes DVD device AVCHD format compatible device Computer * Install the AVCHD compatible application on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an HD (High Definition) disc in video playback...
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.... 8 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. Notes on copying manually from a camera • Start recording immediately after pressing the (record) button if the disc was inserted more than 10 minutes prior to start after inserting a disc. If you may take a few seconds ...automatically opens. You can skip step 8. 7 To finalize the disc, press V or v to [Auto Finalizing] or [Finalize disc] on other DVD devices. The recording process may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily. 48 For details about finalizing, refer to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button....
.... 8 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. Notes on copying manually from a camera • Start recording immediately after pressing the (record) button if the disc was inserted more than 10 minutes prior to start after inserting a disc. If you may take a few seconds ...automatically opens. You can skip step 8. 7 To finalize the disc, press V or v to [Auto Finalizing] or [Finalize disc] on other DVD devices. The recording process may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily. 48 For details about finalizing, refer to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button....
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... details, see "Notes on copying multiple types of image" on the camera. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on the camera. b Note • For the camera, make sure that ... camera; For example, in the same manner as with the DVDirect. 49 Touch [DISC BURN] or [DVD BURN] The DVDirect starts the recording process. 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). 2 ...
... details, see "Notes on copying multiple types of image" on the camera. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you to the DVDirect. You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on the camera. b Note • For the camera, make sure that ... camera; For example, in the same manner as with the DVDirect. 49 Touch [DISC BURN] or [DVD BURN] The DVDirect starts the recording process. 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). 2 ...
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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 not operate as above.) 3 Press the ...the ENTER button. Notes on copying manually from their operation screen or TV screen other DVD devices. When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from a video device • When connecting...
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 not operate as above.) 3 Press the ...the ENTER button. Notes on copying manually from their operation screen or TV screen other DVD devices. When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from a video device • When connecting...
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... DVDirect changes its video output (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t DVDirect's display window). 6 Insert a disc created with "x.v.Color." z Hints • The DVDirect is no sound. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on the DVDirect's display window, there is compatible with the DVDirect,...selected output lights up on the DVDirect when an external output is set to [ON].) • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in a video recorded by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v to the DVDirect. • When you begin,...
... DVDirect changes its video output (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t DVDirect's display window). 6 Insert a disc created with "x.v.Color." z Hints • The DVDirect is no sound. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on the DVDirect's display window, there is compatible with the DVDirect,...selected output lights up on the DVDirect when an external output is set to [ON].) • HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p resolution are output in a video recorded by pressing the OUTPUT button. 4 Press V or v to the DVDirect. • When you begin,...
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...When you need to finalize it with the DVDirect. Only the last disc of the Auto Finalize setting. OFF The disc will remain unfinalized. This allows immediate playback on other playback devices. b Notes • To playback the recorded disc on DVD players. D) to apply to the Disc Menu ...screen for Slideshow Music (background music). 1 Insert a CD of the Auto Finalize setting. c ON The disc will be finalized when recording is completed. You can play back the finalized ...
...When you need to finalize it with the DVDirect. Only the last disc of the Auto Finalize setting. OFF The disc will remain unfinalized. This allows immediate playback on other playback devices. b Notes • To playback the recorded disc on DVD players. D) to apply to the Disc Menu ...screen for Slideshow Music (background music). 1 Insert a CD of the Auto Finalize setting. c ON The disc will be finalized when recording is completed. You can play back the finalized ...
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...the message [Complete] appears, erasing has completed. COMPONENT Settings Specify the type of a disc, time to complete finalizing a disc. (Depending on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. b Note • Be aware that this operation erases all data. 1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to select .... Finalize disc If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can erase videos or photos recorded on the contents of video signals from COMPONENT OUT connectors. c 480i Outputs 480i resolution. The DVDirect starts finalizing the disc. b Note • It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing...
...the message [Complete] appears, erasing has completed. COMPONENT Settings Specify the type of a disc, time to complete finalizing a disc. (Depending on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. b Note • Be aware that this operation erases all data. 1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to select .... Finalize disc If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can erase videos or photos recorded on the contents of video signals from COMPONENT OUT connectors. c 480i Outputs 480i resolution. The DVDirect starts finalizing the disc. b Note • It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing...
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... 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. The disc is inserted. The erased disc is supported by the DVDirect, but the USB connection or setting on...if your device. No recordable content found . Such video does not comply with the DVDirect. • DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on a disc. Other video devices do not playback the created photo disc. • You need an AVCHDcompatible player (e.g., Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder) to this operation. ...
... 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. The disc is inserted. The erased disc is supported by the DVDirect, but the USB connection or setting on...if your device. No recordable content found . Such video does not comply with the DVDirect. • DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on a disc. Other video devices do not playback the created photo disc. • You need an AVCHDcompatible player (e.g., Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder) to this operation. ...
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... disc, or the characteristics of commercially made recordable discs can vary. Supported Discs and Memory Cards 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) -
... disc, or the characteristics of commercially made recordable discs can vary. Supported Discs and Memory Cards 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) -
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...Handycam®) in [HD FX] mode (for Sony devices. REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on the camera. Troubleshooting/References 77 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 approx.... 1 hour 30 minutes SP approx. 2 hours LP approx. 3 hours z Hint • When using DVD+R DL, it takes 1.8 times longer than ...
...Handycam®) in [HD FX] mode (for Sony devices. REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on the camera. Troubleshooting/References 77 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 approx.... 1 hour 30 minutes SP approx. 2 hours LP approx. 3 hours z Hint • When using DVD+R DL, it takes 1.8 times longer than ...
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...For Sony camera connection only. HDD - Built-in memory - DV tape • Video devices with VRD-MC10 (Other commercial or recorded discs are not supported.) Output DVDirect's ...Sony digital camcorder - HDD - Built-in memory - Memory card • Other digital camcorder - Specifications Additional Information Recording/Copying Creatable discs • Standard Definition (SD) disc (DVD-VIDEO format)*1 • High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format)*1 • Photodisc (JPEG files) *1 You can record both videos and photos onto these discs. Memory card - Number of the DVDirect...
...For Sony camera connection only. HDD - Built-in memory - DV tape • Video devices with VRD-MC10 (Other commercial or recorded discs are not supported.) Output DVDirect's ...Sony digital camcorder - HDD - Built-in memory - Memory card • Other digital camcorder - Specifications Additional Information Recording/Copying Creatable discs • Standard Definition (SD) disc (DVD-VIDEO format)*1 • High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format)*1 • Photodisc (JPEG files) *1 You can record both videos and photos onto these discs. Memory card - Number of the DVDirect...
Marketing Specifications
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Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately) VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos to be recorded per disc3 (media sold separately) • Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Secure Digital® (SD/SDHC), Compact Flash...
Includes Remote Commander (cables sold separately) VRD-MC10 Sony Branded Optical Storage DVDirect® VRD-MC10 Multi-Function DVD Recorder/Player • Record video & digital photos to be recorded per disc3 (media sold separately) • Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Secure Digital® (SD/SDHC), Compact Flash...
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sony.com/dvdirect Sony Electronics Inc. Screen images simulated. Sony, DVDirect, Handycam, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, AVCHD, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, and DVDirect logos are property of their respective owners. This allows up to 6X speed (60 minutes of HDMI Licensing LLC. Playable in most home DVD players Record AVCHD video1 from Sony HDD/Memory...
sony.com/dvdirect Sony Electronics Inc. Screen images simulated. Sony, DVDirect, Handycam, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, AVCHD, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, and DVDirect logos are property of their respective owners. This allows up to 6X speed (60 minutes of HDMI Licensing LLC. Playable in most home DVD players Record AVCHD video1 from Sony HDD/Memory...