Operating Instructions
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...hazard. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VRD-VC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product ....: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product, you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment in order to comply with the instructions, may result in hazardous radiation exposure...
...hazard. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VRD-VC20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product ....: 858-942-2230 This device complies with this product, you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment in order to comply with the instructions, may result in hazardous radiation exposure...
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Table of writable discs 44 Precautions on a disc 14 Synchronized recording - AV cable connection 18 Manual recording 22 Additional operations 25 Selecting a recording mode ..... 25 Selecting a chapter interval ..... 25 Creating titles manually .......... 25 Selecting automatic playback mode 26 Finalizing a Disc 27 Erasing a Disc 28 Stop timer recording 29 Auto source selection 30 Using...
Table of writable discs 44 Precautions on a disc 14 Synchronized recording - AV cable connection 18 Manual recording 22 Additional operations 25 Selecting a recording mode ..... 25 Selecting a chapter interval ..... 25 Creating titles manually .......... 25 Selecting automatic playback mode 26 Finalizing a Disc 27 Erasing a Disc 28 Stop timer recording 29 Auto source selection 30 Using...
Operating Instructions
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Others ❑ Hardware MPEG encoder captures video signals. ❑ The drive can create titles or chapters either automatically or manually. Introduction B Introduction Features This drive offers the following features. Stand-alone operation You can use this drive as a stand-alone DVD recorder to record videos ...
Others ❑ Hardware MPEG encoder captures video signals. ❑ The drive can create titles or chapters either automatically or manually. Introduction B Introduction Features This drive offers the following features. Stand-alone operation You can use this drive as a stand-alone DVD recorder to record videos ...
Operating Instructions
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...Approx. 2 hours Approx. 2 hours Approx. 4 hours Approx. 6 hours Approx. 12 hours 13 The drive will start/stop recording manually by operating the drive and the connected device respectively. picture quality or recording duration ( page 25). Recording method Synchronized recording −DV/... i.LINK cable connection page 15 Synchronized recording −AV cable connection page 18 Manual recording page 22 Operation The digital video camera will start /pause/stop playback automatically, synchronized with the operations carried out ...
...Approx. 2 hours Approx. 2 hours Approx. 4 hours Approx. 6 hours Approx. 12 hours 13 The drive will start/stop recording manually by operating the drive and the connected device respectively. picture quality or recording duration ( page 25). Recording method Synchronized recording −DV/... i.LINK cable connection page 15 Synchronized recording −AV cable connection page 18 Manual recording page 22 Operation The digital video camera will start /pause/stop playback automatically, synchronized with the operations carried out ...
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Recording will not be created manually ( page 25). Title 1 Stop/Start Stop Rec. Start Rec. DVD contents consist of titles on a disc No additional titles can be initiated on a disc on a ...
Recording will not be created manually ( page 25). Title 1 Stop/Start Stop Rec. Start Rec. DVD contents consist of titles on a disc No additional titles can be initiated on a disc on a ...
Operating Instructions
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... using an i.LINK cable (not supplied), and the digital video camera will play/pause/stop automatically following operations carried out with the device to the manual supplied with the REC/PAUSE/STOP buttons on the drive. Refer also to be connected. Busy indicator . MICROMV camcorder not supported. 1 Connect the digital video...
... using an i.LINK cable (not supplied), and the digital video camera will play/pause/stop automatically following operations carried out with the device to the manual supplied with the REC/PAUSE/STOP buttons on the drive. Refer also to be connected. Busy indicator . MICROMV camcorder not supported. 1 Connect the digital video...
Operating Instructions
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... the display window, and the REC button lights up during recording. [SIG] on the display window before recording, or display "DV" by pressing INPUT SELECT manually. 4 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. REC Hint Recording stops automatically when playback of the digital video camera ends. 6 Press STOP to start recording...
... the display window, and the REC button lights up during recording. [SIG] on the display window before recording, or display "DV" by pressing INPUT SELECT manually. 4 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. REC Hint Recording stops automatically when playback of the digital video camera ends. 6 Press STOP to start recording...
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Note Synchronized recording may not be connected. Refer also to the manual supplied with the device to line-in tuner after playback has stopped. Connect the video device to the drive using an AV cable, and the ...
Note Synchronized recording may not be connected. Refer also to the manual supplied with the device to line-in tuner after playback has stopped. Connect the video device to the drive using an AV cable, and the ...
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Make sure "SYNC" is formatted automatically. A new blank disc is displayed on the display window before recording, or display "VIDEO"* by pressing INPUT SELECT manually. * "S-VIDEO" when S-Video cable used 3 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. Once you play back the video on the connected video device (video signal ...
Make sure "SYNC" is formatted automatically. A new blank disc is displayed on the display window before recording, or display "VIDEO"* by pressing INPUT SELECT manually. * "S-VIDEO" when S-Video cable used 3 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. Once you play back the video on the connected video device (video signal ...
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i.LINK (DV) cable connection" on the drive. Eject button Recording side 22 The busy indicator lights up in green. A new blank disc is formatted automatically. AV cable connection" on page 18. 2 Turn on page 15 or "Synchronized recording - Wait until [Format] on the display window changes to [Ready]. Manual recording You can start/pause/stop recording manually by operating the drive and the connected device respectively. 1 Connect a video device. Busy indicator 3 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. See "Synchronized recording -
i.LINK (DV) cable connection" on the drive. Eject button Recording side 22 The busy indicator lights up in green. A new blank disc is formatted automatically. AV cable connection" on page 18. 2 Turn on page 15 or "Synchronized recording - Wait until [Format] on the display window changes to [Ready]. Manual recording You can start/pause/stop recording manually by operating the drive and the connected device respectively. 1 Connect a video device. Busy indicator 3 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. See "Synchronized recording -
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... a recording mode Press REC MODE. Note You cannot do this operation during recording. Pressing REC during recording To create chapters manually Select [None] for details on the recording mode. Creating titles manually Stop recording. Note You cannot do this operation during recording also writes a chapter mark. Each time you pause recording. Selecting...
... a recording mode Press REC MODE. Note You cannot do this operation during recording. Pressing REC during recording To create chapters manually Select [None] for details on the recording mode. Creating titles manually Stop recording. Note You cannot do this operation during recording also writes a chapter mark. Each time you pause recording. Selecting...
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... recorded, the drive automatically selects the input connector connected to start recording. Once you press PAUSE, recording pauses. However, this happens, select the input signal manually by detecting the video signal from the connected device (Auto Source Selection function). Recording will stop timer recording, recorded time, remaining recording time, and remaining...
... recorded, the drive automatically selects the input connector connected to start recording. Once you press PAUSE, recording pauses. However, this happens, select the input signal manually by detecting the video signal from the connected device (Auto Source Selection function). Recording will stop timer recording, recorded time, remaining recording time, and remaining...
Operating Instructions
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...disc cannot be made. Finalize the disc. You cannot use a disc of a brand of new discs, the drive may have a hardware problem. Select the input manually. c You cannot add anything to finalize a DVD+RW disc. . c The inserted disc may not have an issue on stand-alone recording. c You tried ... an authorized service center. Use a DVD±R or DVD±RW disc. Continued 53 Should any type of which operation has been certified by Sony. Cause/remedy See c If the disc is no disc in the disc. Try to use other disc. c Auto source selection function did not detect...
...disc cannot be made. Finalize the disc. You cannot use a disc of a brand of new discs, the drive may have a hardware problem. Select the input manually. c You cannot add anything to finalize a DVD+RW disc. . c The inserted disc may not have an issue on stand-alone recording. c You tried ... an authorized service center. Use a DVD±R or DVD±RW disc. Continued 53 Should any type of which operation has been certified by Sony. Cause/remedy See c If the disc is no disc in the disc. Try to use other disc. c Auto source selection function did not detect...
Quick Start Guide
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... device. 5 If "Finalize?" AV Cable Connection The drive will play/stop playback on the video device, recording starts automatically. Rec/Stop automatically Manual Recording You can start recording. Press [REC] to start /stop recording. If the connected device has an S VIDEO jack, use an ... connected device (Video camera/VCR etc.) respectively. Make sure "VIDEO" is "Finalize"? The differences between Synchronized Recording and Manual Recording. Eject the disc. Easy As 1...2...3 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Let's make a DVD using DVD Direct !
... device. 5 If "Finalize?" AV Cable Connection The drive will play/stop playback on the video device, recording starts automatically. Rec/Stop automatically Manual Recording You can start recording. Press [REC] to start /stop recording. If the connected device has an S VIDEO jack, use an ... connected device (Video camera/VCR etc.) respectively. Make sure "VIDEO" is "Finalize"? The differences between Synchronized Recording and Manual Recording. Eject the disc. Easy As 1...2...3 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Let's make a DVD using DVD Direct !
Quick Start Guide
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..., use an S video or i.LINK cable. If the device is finalized. Eject the disc. c S to select [Yes] Finalize disc makes it compatible with DVD players. Manual Recording 1 2 3 4 Eject button Connect a video camera or VCR. Recording is detected recording starts. It means to make the created disc compatible with c F c S to start the...
..., use an S video or i.LINK cable. If the device is finalized. Eject the disc. c S to select [Yes] Finalize disc makes it compatible with DVD players. Manual Recording 1 2 3 4 Eject button Connect a video camera or VCR. Recording is detected recording starts. It means to make the created disc compatible with c F c S to start the...
Marketing Specifications
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... DVDirect are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s max 140 ms (CD-ROM), 135 ms (DVD-ROM) 8 MB Sony Power-Burn conformed 6.46" x 2.6" x 9.21" 1.2Lb 3.0A, +12V DC External VRD-VC20 DVD Recorder NeroVision Express™ DVD video editing & ... drive letter recording software Nero™ Showtime™ soft DVD player software Nero™ BackitUp™ backup software AC Adapter & USB cable User's Manual & Quick Start Guide Pentium® III 800 MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. no computer required! • Preserve precious home movies quickly...
... DVDirect are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s max 140 ms (CD-ROM), 135 ms (DVD-ROM) 8 MB Sony Power-Burn conformed 6.46" x 2.6" x 9.21" 1.2Lb 3.0A, +12V DC External VRD-VC20 DVD Recorder NeroVision Express™ DVD video editing & ... drive letter recording software Nero™ Showtime™ soft DVD player software Nero™ BackitUp™ backup software AC Adapter & USB cable User's Manual & Quick Start Guide Pentium® III 800 MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. no computer required! • Preserve precious home movies quickly...