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Question posted by jazzguitar4u on October 21st, 2016

Do I Need Any Kind Of Software Or Driver If I Just Use The Dvd Recorder To Recor

Can I just use the recorder to record DVDs right from my camera that will play on most DVD players, or do I need some kind of software to install in the recorder itself?

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on October 22nd, 2016 8:12 AM
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Yes you can first you need to update your recorders firmware to perform this function

UPDATE DVDirect® VRD-VC20 Firmware Update for Video Capturing

than install dv direct plugin in your computer

UPDATE DVDirect® VRD-VC20 Video Capturing Plug-in

Thanks


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Related Sony VRDVC20 Manual Pages

About Recommended discs and Compatibility - Page 1

...DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs Recommended DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs Disc manufacturers and discs certified for operation with the DVRD-VC20 are: (As of 2005/4/21) DVD+R DL (Double Layer) z Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical Co., Ltd. * 4x write speed setting is no problem as long as you use at 4x speed VRD-VC20... VRD-VC20 at 4x speed { Disc labeled for use discs conform to upgrade your software or the drive ...
About Recommended discs and Compatibility - Page 2

... * 6x disc will be guaranteed. DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Recommended DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Disc manufacturers and discs certified for operation with the VRD-VC20 are provided for use at 2x speed { Disc labeled for your information. DVD+RW z Sony Corporation z Ricoh Co., Ltd. z Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. DVD-RW { Disc labeled for use at 2x, 4x and 6x...
About Recommended discs and Compatibility - Page 3

... Mail: [email protected] Note Concerning the Use of DVD-Rs supporting high-speed data writing. This is an important notice to customers using VAIO computers or external DVD-RW drive equipped with the Sony DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC20. For details, refer to the gateway to this issue. DVD-R for VAIO products. News From Sony about these...
Operating Instructions - Page 1

IT 2-514-544-12 (1) 7819900878 Video Recordable DVD Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS VRD-VC20 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 2

... or modifications not expressly approved in this product will not occur in a particular installation. Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Bei diesem VRD-VC20 handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the instructions, may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Safety...
Operating Instructions - Page 3

Achtung Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänglich sein soll. 3 CAUTION The mains plug on this equipment must be easily Accessible. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be used to disconnect mains power.
Operating Instructions - Page 4

... the USB driver .........33 Disconnection 37 Installing the software 37 About software 38 Notes on using other software with the drive 39 Maximizing performance 40 Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate 40 Updating the firmware 40 Using 48x read/write speed for using the drive as a DVD Recorder Creating DVDs 12 Discs that can be used 12 Recording procedure 12 Recording mode...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

... pause recording Press PAUSE. [Pause] appears on DVD devices, you need to eject the disc. Note When using DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW disc and ejecting the disc, the following buttons on the digital video camera. 17 The digital video camera pauses playback automatically. To resume recording, press REC or PAUSE again. Note Recording will stop.) To resume recording, press the Play button...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

... passed or remaining Press TIME. Each time you need to eject the disc. Note When using DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW disc and ejecting the disc, the following message appears. Wait for a moment until [Ready] appears. 8 Press the eject button to finalize the disc after recording ( page 27). To play these discs on the video device. 7 Press...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

...] (automatic playback mode is on), the disc starts playback on the disc before recording. Selecting automatic playback mode You can set automatic playback mode on a DVD player with the first title recorded. DVD player When you press the button, [Finalize?], [Erase All?], [Auto Play?], [Auto Chp], or [Stop Timer] appears in sequence. 2 Press SELECT to start playback...
Operating Instructions - Page 31

... cannot use the drive as a DVD drive, you need to install the supplied driver and software. page 32 page 33 m You can use the drive as an external DVD drive. Using the Drive as an External DVD B Using the Drive as an External DVD Drive Connecting the drive to a computer Connect the drive to a computer using the drive as an external drive In order to use this unit as a DVD recorder in...
Operating Instructions - Page 34

...the drive you insert the software disc, then click [Next] (4). is displayed, click [Continue Anyway]. 4 Click [Finish], and continue to install the writing software in the supplied software disc following screen will appear. 3 Check [Search for the best driver in the search:] (2), click [Browse] (3), browse for this location in these locations.] (1), [Include this hardware: Sony VRD-VC20...
Operating Instructions - Page 36

... "VRD-VC20 [Video Capture]" is displayed, click [Yes]. 7 Click [Finish], and continue to install the writing software in the supplied software disc following the instructions on the screen. 36 If "Digital Signature Not Found" is displayed, then click [Next]. The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. 5 Click [Browse] (1), browse for the drive you...
Operating Instructions - Page 46

... discs Data can write to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with the drive can be played back on almost all DVD-ROM drives. The playback (read) compatibility of data written by this drive depends on the capabilities of the DVD-ROM drives or the DVD players and on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). In these cases...
Operating Instructions - Page 50

...Support web sites (As of the software manufacturer. When asking questions using the drive can find the following information available: • Model number: VRD-VC20 • Serial number • .../ About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the software supplied with download and installation. 50 Update the drive firmware Some problems encountered when using telephone or e-mail...
Operating Instructions - Page 54

... cable is properly connected with the output terminal on - You cannot record the source. Try with this drive. Check if the - p. 16 c The disc may have been recorded on other disc. If you insert a finalized DVD±R or DVD-RW disc. c When connecting a digital video camera using an i.LINK cable and the i.LINK cable is not compatible...
Quick Start Guide - Page 1

... the disc. AV Cable Connection The drive will play/stop recording. Recording is completed. Make sure "VIDEO" is displayed before recording, or display "VIDEO" by operating the drive and the connected device (Video camera/VCR etc.) respectively. Easy As 1...2...3  2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Let's make a DVD using DVD Direct ! Rec/Stop automatically Manual...
Quick Start Guide - Page 2

...; Finalized disc cannot be played back on other DVD devices, so that the disc can be incrementally written. Recording is "Finalize"? What is completed. Press "STOP" Press "REC" to Operating Instructions for incoming signal c start the source (VCR etc.) If DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD-RW are used, DVDirect will stop playback on the drive and insert a disc. Legend...
Marketing Specifications - Page 1

VRD-VC20/DVDirect • Record DVDs Directly from tapes directly onto DVD in DVD Direct's stand-alone operation mode. As well as create advanced DVD projects, and so much more - DVD Burning • Includes Award Winning Nero™ Software Suite For PC Burning YOUR HOME MOVIES ON DVD E A S Y A S 1...2...3 Introducing DVDirect™ (DVD Direct), the world's first hybrid DVD ...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2

...VRD-VC20 DVD Recorder NeroVision Express™ DVD video editing & authoring software Nero™ Burning ROM SE CD/DVD mastering software Nero™ InCD™ drive letter recording software Nero™ Showtime™ soft DVD player software Nero™ BackitUp™ backup software...Requires DVD+R DL media. ** High-speed DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW discs required. All rights ...

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