4-115-467-13(1)
Multi-Function
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
VRD-MC10
2008 © Sony Corporation
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plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Notes on AC power adapter
• Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and power
cord.
• Do not use any other AC adapter. It may cause a
malfunction.
• Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible socket
outlet.
• Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
FCC Compliance Statements
• Should you notice an abnormality in the AC adapter,
disconnect it from the socket outlet immediately.
• Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
• The set is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the set itself has been turned off.
communications.
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the
unit.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
For Customers in U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The product label is located on the bottom of the
unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model:
VRD-MC10
Serial Number: ________
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
For customers in the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as
the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
or mark)
must be used. If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
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• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.
• “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers,
although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• The authorized software on this product is used under license from eSOL Co. Ltd.
• HDMI, High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories are used in the specified or recommended
system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this DVDirect. Our customer
service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions.
❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility
with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or
other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product.
❑ The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on
the warranty card.
❑ Specifications may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement.
Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
product with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter
and/or program owner.
After-image lag
If you display a still image on a plasma or projection TV screen (except those of LCD screen types) for an
extended period of time, "ghosting" after-image lag may occur. Static, non-moving images permanently
on the TV screen if left on for an extended time.
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Table of Contents
Selecting copy mode
Find a type of copy mode ........................8
Copying All Contents
Type of copy modeA
Record HD (High Definition) video
as is .....................................................10
Type of copy modeB
Record HD (High Definition) video taken
by another digital video camera as is ..12
Type of copy modeC
Down-convert videos to SD (Standard
Definition) quality .................................14
Type of copy modeD
Record SD (Standard Definition) video
as is .....................................................16
Copying All Contents
Type of copy modeE
Connect other video device and record
SD (Standard Definition) video ............18
Recording photos from memory card ....18
Playing videos with the Disc Index
Recording HD (High Definition)
Recording SD (Standard Definition)
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Selecting copy mode
Find a type of copy mode
Depending on your video device or the type of disc you are creating, you can select the
copy mode and device connection that best serves your needs.
Select the type of disc to create
• You can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on the copy mode selected.
• When you record photos taken with your digital still camera from its memory card onto a disc, see page 18.
I want to record HD (High Definition) video as is.
HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format)
AVCHD format compatible device
Sony Blu-ray Disc
player/recorder
Playstation3®
DVDirect
Compatible
players
Not playable on DVD players/recorders.
I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players.
SD (Standard Definition) Disc
DVD player/recorder
Computer
DVDirect
Compatible
players
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b Note
• Refer to “Notes on copying on discs” on page 23.
Which device did
you use to capture
the video?
What image quality
does the video have?
: High Definition
: Standard Definition
Type of copy mode
Sony High Definition
Digital video camera
Digital still camera
You cannot
create disc.
b page 10
Other High Definition
Digital video camera
You cannot
create disc.
Sony Standard
Definition
Other Standard
Definition
b page 12
Digital video camera
Other video device
You cannot create disc.
Type of copy mode
Down-converted to SD
(Standard Definition) during
recording.
Sony High Definition
Digital video camera
b page 14
Sony Standard
Definition
Digital video camera
b page 16
*
Other High Definition
Other Standard
Definition
Digital video camera
Other video device
*
Down-converted to SD
(Standard Definition)
during recording.
b page 18
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Type of copy mode
Record HD (High Definition) video as is
Photos are recorded as a JPEG file.
What is the recording media?
Connection and setup
Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
HDD
b page 31
Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
Built-in memory
8cm Disc
b page 31
Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 31
Insert a Memory Card into the
1
slot*
Memory Card
DV tape
b page 37
Recording is not available.
You can record by down-converting to
SD (Standard Definition). See Type of
*
1 You can record a video by connecting a
camera via a USB cable.
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
One Touch
Disc Burn
Press the button on
camera
Copying All
Contents
The entire contents of
camera
Copying Only
New Video/
Photo
Only the new contents of
camera
Copying
Copying Visual
Index Lists
Select by a scene/
shooting date
2
Playlist*
Playlist contents on
camera
3
—
—
—
—
4
*2 You cannot record photos. Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist.
*3 Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.
*4 Recording possible only when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models support One Touch
Disc Burn.
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 example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. In this case, you can record by
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Type of copy mode
Record HD (High Definition) video taken by another
digital video camera* as is
*
Not all camera operations are supported.
What is the recording media?
Connection and setup
You cannot record by connecting a
camera via a USB cable.
HDD
Use a camera’s function and copy
videos and photos to memory
card*
Built-in memory
Insert a memory card into the slot
8cm Disc
b page 37
Recording is not available.
You can record by down-converting to SD
(Standard Definition). See Type of copy
Memory Card
Recording is not available.
You can record by down-converting to SD
(Standard Definition). See Type of copy
DV tape
(HDV format)
*
For details, refer to your camera’s
operating instructions.
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Copying All Contents
The entire contents of camera
Copying Visual Index Lists
Select by a scene/shooting date
b Notes
• You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in
[HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. In this case, you can record by
• You cannot record by connecting an other camera via a USB cable.
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Type of copy mode
Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition)
quality
You cannot record photos.
What is the recording media?
Connection and setup
Use an AV cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
HDD
b page 34
Use an AV cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
Built-in memory
8cm Disc
b page 34
Use an AV cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 34
Use an AV cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
Memory Card
b page 34
Use an AV cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 34
DV tape
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 33
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Copying Manually
Recording while operating camera
Copying All Contents
The entire contents of camera
Copying Manually
Recording while operating camera
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Type of copy mode
Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is
Photos are recorded as a JPEG file.
What is the recording media?
Connection and setup
Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
HDD
b page 31
Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
Built-in memory
8cm Disc
b page 31
Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 31
Insert a Memory Card into the
1
slot*
Memory Card
b page 37
*
1 You can record a video by connecting a
camera via a USB cable.
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable
(sold separately)
DV tape
b page 33
Use an AV cable
All of the above media
Other media
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 34
(8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.)
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
One Touch
Disc Burn
Press the button on
camera
Copying All
Contents
The entire contents of
camera
Copying Only
New Video/
Photo
Only the new contents of
camera
Copying
Playlist
Playlist contents on
camera
Copying Visual
Index Lists
Select by a scene/
shooting date
—
—
—
3
—
4
2
2
Copying All Contents*
The entire contents of camera
Copying Manually*
Recording while operating the camera
—
*2 You cannot record photos.
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*3 Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.
*4 Recording possible only when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models support One Touch
Disc Burn.
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Type of copy mode
Connect other video device and record SD (Standard
Definition) video
You cannot record photos.
What is the recording media
of your video device?
Connection and setup for
your video device
You cannot record via a USB cable.
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable
Video device with DV
connector, capable of
outputting DV signals
(sold separately)
b page 33
Use an AV cable
(supplied with DVDirect or sold separately)
Video device with AV OUT
b page 34
Recording photos from memory card
Photos are recorded as a JPEG file.
Recorded memory card
Connection for your
memory card
“Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick”
SD Card
xD-Picture Card
CompactFlash
Insert a Memory card into the
slot
b page 37
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Copying All Contents
The entire contents of camera
Copying Manually
Recording while operating the camera
—
Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Copying All Contents
The entire contents of camera
Copying Visual Index Lists
Select by an index/shooting date
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Introducing DVDirect
About this manual
recording process.
Use the chart “Find a type of copy mode” (page 8) to determine a method appropriate for your device,
m
your device if necessary.
m
Select an available copy mode (A - E) best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions on the page
referred to in this manual.
m
When recording is complete, connect the DVDirect to a TV and enjoy viewing your created discs.
Icons
In this manual, section headings have different icons depending on the device or operation. Use these
icons to determine the connection or device operation.
Type of devices
Icon
Meaning
Sony digital video camera or Sony digital still came
Other digital video camera
Video device with audio/video outputs
Type of medias
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for camera recording to hard disk
Functions available for camera recording to built-in memory
Functions available for camera recording to 8cm disc
Functions available for camera recording to “Memory Stick Duo,” SD
card, etc.
Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes
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About Handycam
®
®
In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam refers to an HD
(High Definition) compatible camcorder.
About Images
In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos.
About the DVDirect
In this manual, “DVDirect” refers to the VRD-MC10.
About illustrations
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your
screen.
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Features
You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.
VIDEO
COMPONENT
HDMI
OUTPUT
ENTER
RETURN
Recording HD (High Definition) video
You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with a Sony digital video camera or digital still
camera. Created discs can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. For details about AVCHD disc
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
You can record video from various cameras and AV devices directly onto discs in SD (Standard
Definition) image quality. Created discs can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices.
Recording photos
You can archive photos from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. When you
use a camera or memory card containing videos and photos, you can archive both videos and photos on
the same disc.
Viewing a created disc
You can use the DVDirect to play back and check a created video/photo disc. Simply view it in the
display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to a TV. The DVDirect can also play back
photos as a slideshow. When connecting a High Definition TV to the DVDirect with an HDMI cable, you
can view HD (High Definition) videos in their original High Definition image quality.
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Before you begin
Notes on the supported device and the image
The DVDirect supports the following copying.
• HD (High Definition) video
- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera
- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera
- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by an other digital video camera*
• SD (Standard Definition) video
1
- Standard Definition video taken by a Sony digital video camera
- video of various video devices (video device with audio/video output)
• Photos
- photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera
- photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera
*1See the following web site for details on supported camera models (English only):
The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are
Notes on copying on discs
• You cannot copy:
- videos with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs from
satellite or CATV receivers, etc.).
- videos to a disc (unfinalized) created with device other than the DVDirect.
• You cannot record video unsupported by DVDirect via USB or a memory card inserted into the
DVDirect’s slot (for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than AVCHD, etc. taken with a mobile phone
or web-camcorder). You can record video using A/V cable.
• Videos will be recorded in SD (Standard Definition) quality, because HD (High Definition) is
unavailable when recording:
- HD videos recorded in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for
®
example, High Definition Handycam ) in AVCHD format.
- HD videos recorded on a DV tape using Sony High Definition Handycam (HDV format).
®
- HD videos recorded with an HD (High Definition) compatible camera other than AVCHD format.
®
• If you erase or edit a video on a camera with a computer or Playstation 3 , you may not be able to copy
videos properly by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. Use the camera to erase or edit video.
Notes on copying multiple types of image
• The DVDirect will copy photos and videos onto discs in the following order:
Photos
,
HD (High Definition) videos
,
SD (Standard Definition) videos
• SD (Standard Definition) videos and HD (High Definition) videos will be recorded on separate discs.
• Photos and videos are recorded on the same disc.
• Depending on the disc inserted in the DVDirect for recording and type of images to copy, the order may
differ, or a new disc may be needed.
Viewing discs with the DVDirect
• You can only play discs recorded with the DVDirect.
• You cannot play commercial DVDs, or discs recorded on a device other than the DVDirect.
• You cannot play an 8cm disc or a memory card.
• The DVDirect does not have a speaker. There is no sound during playback.
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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 an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. The
DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may erase its contents.
• An HD (High Definition) disc can be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder,
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Playstation 3 or other compatible device.
Type of created disc and compatible devices
HD (High Definition) disc (containing High Definition videos)
Yes
No
Yes
DVD device
AVCHD format
compatible device
Computer*
Yes
SD (Standard Definition) disc (containing Standard Definition videos)
Yes
Yes
DVD device
AVCHD format
compatible device
Computer
*
Install the AVCHD compatible application on your computer beforehand. Even in the case of a computer
environment that satisfies system requirements, there may be noise in video playback, frames may be
dropped, or sound may be lost intermittently. (This does not depend on the quality of the created disc.)
Note on the screen of the connected TV
Only images or operation display can be displayed on the TV screen during playback. Images other than
playback cannot be displayed on the TV screen.
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Package Contents
Please confirm that the package contains the following items.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of items.
VRD-MC10 (DVDirect) (1)
Remote control unit (1)
The remote control has a button-type lithium battery built in.
AC adapter (1)
AC power cord (1)
Audio/video cable (1)
Operating Instructions (this document) (1)
Warranty card (1)
b Note
• Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.
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Parts and Controls
Main unit
Front and sides
CF
R
qa
AUDIO IN
1
L
VIDEO IN
2
qs
qd
S
VIDEO IN
3
4
DV IN
5
6
qf
qg
7
8 9 0
N Memory card access LED
Lights amber when accessing a memory card.
b Note
• “Memory Stick Duo” uses a different slot from other
memory cards. Make sure to insert a “Memory Stick
Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot, and other types
of memory cards into the multi memory card slot. If
you try insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the multi
memory card slot, it may become jammed.
G Remote sensor
Point the remote control here.
H Emergency eject hole
If you cannot open the disc tray with the Z
(eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. Insert a
pin or straightened paper clip into this hole to
open the disc tray.
“Memory Stick Duo”
Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card or xD-
Picture Card here.
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Top panel
1
VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI
2
3
4
5
6
OUTPUT
ENTER
RETURN
7
8
A Display window
Displays an operation screen, images from a
playback device or memory card.
B VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI LEDs
Indicates the output selected by pressing the
OUTPUT button (3).
Rear panel
C O M P O N E N T O U T
H D M I O U T
A / V O U T
D C 1 6 V I N
Y
PB
PR
HDMI
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
1
2
3
45
B COMPONENT OUT (Y, PB, PR video out)
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Remote control
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
6
To change the battery of the remote control
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the remote
control until it clicks.
b Notes
• When operating the remote control, point it at the
Tab
• Only playback can be performed by the remote
control.
b Note
• The remote control has a button-type lithium battery
built in. Do not use a battery other than of the same or
equivalent type.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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Preparations for Recording
Turning the Power On
1
2
3
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’s DC IN connector.
Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
DVDirect
To DC IN
connector
AC adapter
AC power cord
To power outlet
b Notes
• Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter.
• Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors.
4
Press the 1 (power) button.
After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, initial screen (Top screen) appears.
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Inserting a Disc
1
Press the Z (eject) button.
The disc tray ejects.
2
Place the disc in the disc tray with its playing/recording side down, and press the Z
(eject) button again.
b Note
• Do not touch the recording side of the disc.
The disc tray closes.
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Connecting Cables for Recording
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For types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup for your Handycam /video device”
USB cable
1
Turn on the camera.
b Note
• For the camcorder, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord.
z Hint
• Depending on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to other modes such as PLAY
and EDIT. For details about modes, refer to your camera’s operating instructions.
2
Connect the camera to the DVDirect.
Multi port
USB cable/USB cable for multi-use
terminal (supplied with camera or
sold separately)
USB port
(Type Mini B)
USB port
(Type A)
USB cable
(supplied with camera
or sold separately)
3
Check the USB connection on the camera.
Sony digital video camera
The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Be sure to select the media that stores images to record.
Button names on the [USB SELECT] screen
Storage Media
Hard disk drive
Built-in memory
8cm disc
Button Name
[
[
[
[
USB CONNECT] [
USB CONNECT], etc.
USB CONNECT] [
USB CONNECT] [
COMPUTER] [
HDD], etc.
COMPUTER], etc.
COMPUTER], etc.
Memory card
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z Hints
• Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB
mode] screen appears). In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary.
• If your camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO] ([AUTO] is the default setting).
Sony digital still camera
USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass
Storage] screen appears.
z Hints
• If your camera has a [USB Connect] setting, specify [AUTO] or [Mass Storage] ([AUTO] is the default setting).
• If your camera has a [LUN Settings] setting, you may need to set [Single], depending on the model (default setting
is different depending on the model).
• See the following web site for details on supported camera models (English only):
b Note
• If a camera with built-in memory and memory card is connected to the DVDirect, the DVDirect will choose the
memory card as the USB connection. However, built-in memory might be chosen depending on the model of the
camera and its setting. For details, see the instruction manual of the camera, and confirm the settings of [USB
Connect] and [LUN Settings].
b Notes
• You need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for connection to copy:
– “PhotoMOVIE” from an 8cm disc in a Handycam®
– videos from an 8cm disc formatted in VR mode in a Handycam®
.
.
• For Handycam®(DV/D8), you cannot copy photos recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” using a USB cable. Insert the
“Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
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DV (i.LINK) cable
1
Turn on the camera.
b Note
• For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord.
2
3
Set the camera to playback mode.
• Playback operation differs among camcorders. For most camcorders, switch the power/mode button to playback,
PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video or perform recording. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your camcorder.
• When you copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV) by connecting with DV
(i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® to [ON]. This will down-convert videos
recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality.
Connect the camera to the DVDirect.
DV connector
DV IN connector
DV (i.LINK) cable
(not supplied)
b Notes
• A DV (i.LINK) cable is for DV output from DV digital video camera only. You cannot record videos from MICROMV
or HDV camcorders (HDV format) and other digital video devices having an i.LINK connector. You need an audio/
video cable (AV cable) for these devices.
• The following models are not supported for recording with a DV (i.LINK) cable. Use an audio/video cable.
– DCR-VX700
– DCR-VX1000
– HDR-FX1
– HDR-FX7
– HDR-FX1000
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Audio/video cable (AV cable)
1
Turn on the video device.
b Note
• For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord.
2
3
Operate the video device to start playback of video.
• Playback operation differs among video devices. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback,
PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video or perform recording. Cameras with multiple media require specifying
the media (HDD, “Memory Stick Duo,” 8cm disc, or Built-in memory). For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your video device.
• The [A/V t DV OUT] setting on Handycam® (DV/D8) must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is the default setting).
Connect the video device to the DVDirect.
Use an audio/video cable (supplied), AV cable (not supplied) or S-video cable (not supplied) when
connecting a video device such as a VCR or DVR to the DVDirect.
z Hints
• The connectors on a video device differ depending on the device. Refer to the operating instructions for your device,
and use an appropriate cable.
• If your video device has an S-video connector, use an S-video cable for improved picture quality (compared to video
cable quality).
For audio/video cables:
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
connectors
AUDIO IN connectors
VIDEO IN connector
Audio/video cable (supplied)
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A/V OUT connector
A/V
A/V OUT
or
AUDIO IN connectors
VIDEO IN connector
AV cable (not supplied or supplied with the video device)
For S-video cables:
S VIDEO OUT
connector
AUDIO OUT
connectors
AUDIO IN connectors
S VIDEO IN connector
Audio/video cable
(supplied) or audio
cable (not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
S VIDEO OUT connector
AUDIO OUT connectors
AUDIO IN connectors
S VIDEO IN connector
Audio/video cable
(supplied) or audio
cable (not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
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For a camcorder with an A/V OUT connector, you can use an AV cable with S-video to connect to the
DVDirect.
A/V OUT connector
A/V OUT
AUDIO IN connectors
S VIDEO IN connector
AV cable with S-video (not supplied)
For a camcorder with an A/V Mini jack, you can use an AV cable and S-video cable to connect to the
DVDirect.
A/V OUT connector
S
VIDEO
A/V
AUDIO IN connectors
S VIDEO IN connector
S-VIDEO
OUT
connector
AV cable
(not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
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Memory Card
When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding
memory card slot on the DVDirect.
Insert a memory card into its corresponding slot.
“Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick”
CompactFlash
SD Card
xD-Picture Card
“Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick,” SD Card, or xD-Picture Card
Push the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull out.
CompactFlash
Push the card into the CompactFlash card slot. The CompactFlash stays half exposed. To remove, pull out
the CompactFlash.
b Notes
• Do not use more than one memory card slot at a time. Insert only one memory card into a memory card slot.
• Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc. Doing so may cause a write error.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with a Memory Stick Duo adapter into the multi memory card slot.
• Never remove the memory card while the memory card access LED is lit. Otherwise data in the memory card may be
damaged.
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Copying From a Camera
Copying All Contents
This mode allows you to record images onto a
disc from a camera connected to the DVDirect or
memory card inserted into the slot with a single
3
Make sure that the type of images you
wish to copy is marked.
touch of the
(record) button. The entire
Press V or v to select an image. Pressing the
ENTER button toggles the selection between
marked and unmarked.
contents will be recorded. This is one of the
simpler copy modes, eliminating the need to
select videos and/or photos stored on your
camera.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
Marked image to copy
b Notes
• For copying from an 8cm disc, follow the instructions
in “Copying All Contents (from an 8cm disc)” (page
40).
• For copying from a DV tape, follow the instructions in
“Copying All Contents” of “Copying From Video
• You cannot copy videos/photos from media of
different types on the camera at one time.
If both [HD Video] and [SD Video] types
are selected for recording:
HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos are recorded onto separate
discs.
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
For details, see “Notes on copying multiple
When the DVDirect detects signals from a
camera connecting to the USB port or
memory card inserted into the slot, the copy
mode select screen appears.
b Note
• You cannot select image types that cannot be recorded.
(For example, a camera or memory card containing no
video/photo data, or standard definition (SD) video
taken by another digital video camera.)
Number of required discs
Type of
input
2
Press V or v to select [All] and press b.
z Hint
• If you do not need to select the type of images, simply
select [All] and press the
(record) button to start
recording. Go straight to step 5.
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4
Press the
recording.
(record) button to start
6
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
When recording HD (High
Definition) videos,
[AVCHD] appears in the
display window.
5
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
If the contents of the camera do not fit onto a
single disc, the disc will be ejected
automatically when it becomes full. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
Next disc/number of
required discs
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Copying All Contents (from an 8cm disc)
b Notes
This mode allows you to record video onto a disc from
an 8cm disc camera connected to the DVDirect with a
• You cannot select the type of images when recording
from an 8cm disc. The entire images stored on the 8cm
disc will be recorded (except for “PhotoMOVIE”).
• Both the contents of an 8cm disc containing HD (High
Definition) video and an 8cm disc containing SD
(Standard Definition) video cannot be recorded on a
12cm disc.
• Depending on the combination of images on a disc
inserted into the DVDirect and the 8cm disc inserted
into the camera, images may not be recorded.
single tough of the
(record) button. The entire
contents will be recorded. If you have more than one
8cm disc to copy, you can consolidate and record their
contents onto one 12cm disc.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
1
2
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
When the DVDirect detects a signal from a
camera connecting to the USB port, the copy
mode select screen appears.
3
Change the 8cm disc of the camera
when prompted.
If you are copying from only one 8cm disc, go
straight to step 6.
Type of
input
Make sure that [All] is selected and
press the
(record) button.
4
5
6
Press V or v to select [Continue] and
press the ENTER button.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each 8cm
disc.
When you finish copying from all 8cm
discs, select [Quit] in the display of
step 3 and press the ENTER button.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
When recording HD (High
Definition) videos,
[AVCHD] appears in the
display window.
To stop recording
When replacing an 8cm disc of the camera,
select [Quit] and press the ENTER button.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
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Copying Only New Video/Photo
You can copy only newly recorded contents of
your camera whose previous contents have
3
Make sure that the type of images you
wish to copy is marked.
already been recorded onto a disc (by selecting
[New Video/Photo] or One Touch Disc Burn). As
the DVDirect automatically detects newly
recorded videos/photos, you do not need to
search for them yourself.
Press V or v to select an image. Pressing the
ENTER button toggles the selection between
marked and unmarked.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
Marked image to copy
z Hint
• Set [Auto Finalizing] to [OFF] before starting
recording, if you wish to record additional videos and/
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
If both [HD Video] and [SD Video] types
are selected for recording:
When the DVDirect detects signals from a
camera connecting to the USB port or
memory card inserted into the slot, the copy
mode select screen appears.
HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos are recorded onto separate
discs.
For details, see “Notes on copying multiple
Number of required discs
Type of
input
b Note
• You cannot select image types that cannot be recorded.
(For example, a camera or memory card containing no
video/photo data, or standard definition (SD) video
taken by another digital video camera.)
2
Press V or v to select [New Video/
Photo] and press b.
z Hint
• If you do not need to select the type of images, simply
select [New Video/Photo] and press the
(record)
button to start recording. Go straight to step 5.
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4
Press the
recording.
(record) button to start
6
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
z Hint
• The DVDirect stores the recording history of a camera
(built-in memory), or a memory card, copying only
newly-recorded video (to be recorded to a disc). The
DVDirect can store a combined total of 10 recording
history stored in a camera or memory card.
When recording HD (High
Definition) videos,
[AVCHD] appears in the
display window.
Notes on using a memory card
When copying from a memory card that has been
shared between cameras, make sure that the clock
on each camera is set correctly. If the clock
setting is not correct, copying only new video/
photo may not be performed as desired.
5
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
If the contents of the camera do not fit onto a
single disc, the disc will be ejected
automatically when it becomes full. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
Next disc/number of
required discs
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Copying Playlist
This mode allows you to record videos within a
Playlist created on your camera. For details on
creating a Playlist, refer to your camera’s
operating instructions.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
3
Make sure that the type of Playlist
images you wish to copy is marked.
Press V or v to select a Playlist to copy.
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the
selection between marked and unmarked.
Marked video to copy
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
When the DVDirect detects signals from a
camera connecting to the USB port or
memory card inserted into the slot, the copy
mode select screen appears.
Number of required discs
If both [HD Video] and [SD Video] types
are selected for recording:
Type of
input
HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos are recorded onto separate
discs.
For details, see “Notes on copying multiple
b Note
• You cannot select image types that cannot be recorded.
(For example, a camera or memory card containing no
video/photo data, or standard definition (SD) video
taken by another digital video camera.)
2
Press V or v to select [Playlist] and
press b.
z Hint
• If you do not need to select the type of images, simply
select [Playlist] and press the
(record) button to
start recording. Go straight to step 5.
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4
Press the
recording.
(record) button to start
6
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
When recording HD (High
Definition) videos,
[AVCHD] appears in the
display window.
5
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
If the contents of the camera do not fit onto a
single disc, the disc will be ejected
automatically when it becomes full. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
Next disc/number of
required discs
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Copying Visual Index Lists
You can record images selected by viewing
thumbnails.
If both [HD Video] and [SD Video] types
are selected for recording:
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos are recorded onto separate
discs.
For details, see “Notes on copying multiple
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
b Note
• You cannot select image types that cannot be recorded.
(For example, a camera or memory card containing no
video/photo data, or standard definition (SD) video
taken by another digital video camera.)
When the DVDirect detects signals from a
camera connecting to the USB port or
memory card inserted into the slot, the copy
mode select screen appears.
Number of required discs
4
Make sure that the shooting date
folders of the images you wish to copy
are marked.
Type of
input
Press V or v to select a shooting date folder.
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the
selection between marked and unmarked.
To record all videos/photos taken on a
particular shooting date, select (mark) the
shooting date folder and press the
(record) button to start recording. Go straight
to step 9.
2
3
Press V or v to select [Visual Index]
and press b.
Quality of image
currently selected
Press V or v to select the type of
images you wish to copy and press b.
z Hint
• Unmark the contents type for easier navigation when:
– you have only a few videos/photos to select, or
– you have types of images that you do not wish to
record.
Shooting
date
Marked image to copy
Number of selected images
in same shooting date
5
Press V or v to select a shooting date
folder and press b.
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When recording HD (High
Definition) videos,
[AVCHD] appears in the
display window.
6
Press V or v to select a video or photo
you wish to copy and press the ENTER
button to mark.
Shooting time (not
length of recording time)
9
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
z Hint
If the contents of the camera do not fit onto a
single disc, the disc will be ejected
automatically when it becomes full. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
• When selecting a photo, the selected photo appears
with one press of the b button. The photo can be
rotated 90 degrees clockwise with each subsequent
press of the b button.
7
8
To select a video or photo stored in a
different shooting date folder, press B
and repeat steps 5 and 6.
To select different types of image, press B
repeatedly.
Press the
recording.
(record) button to start
Next disc/number of required
discs
10
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
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Copying Manually
This mode allows you to record video on the
DVDirect while controlling playback manually
on the connected camera.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for
3
Operate your camera to start video
playback, and press the
button of the DVDirect.
(record)
b Note
• For copying from a DV tape, follow the instructions in
“Copying Manually” of “Copying From Video
z Hint
The message [Recording] appears in the
• When the prompt message [Format disc to record SD
video?] appears after inserting a blank disc, select
[Yes]. Formatting a disc may take several seconds to
complete. You cannot record HD (High Definition)
videos onto the formatted disc under this message.
display window, and the
(record) button
lights up during recording. The following
appears in the display window.
1
2
Press the ENTER button on the Top
screen.
Select the input ([S-VIDEO] or [VIDEO])
connected to the camera in [Select
input].
To pause recording
Press the
(record) button during
recording. To resume recording, press the
(record) button again.
4
5
6
Press the
recording.
(stop) button to stop
The connected camera image appears.
To record an additional video, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
Press the Z (eject) button to eject the
disc when recording is complete.
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7
To finalize the disc, press V or v to
select [Yes] and press the ENTER
button.
If you select [No] and press b, disc will be
ejected without being finalized. You can skip
step 8.
b Note
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on
other DVD devices. For details about finalizing, refer
to [Auto Finalizing] or [Finalize disc] on page 67.
8
Press V or v to select [OK] and press
the ENTER button.
When finalizing has completed, the disc tray
automatically opens.
Notes on copying manually from a camera
• Start recording immediately after inserting a
disc. The recording process may take a few
seconds to start after pressing the
(record)
button if the disc was inserted more than 10
minutes prior to starting.
• When you press the
(stop) button, you may
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
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One Touch Disc Burn
This mode allows you to record video from a
camera onto a disc by simply pressing DISC
BURN on the camera. You can record additional
video onto a disc that has been previously
recorded on, as with copying only new images
4
Touch DISC BURN on the camera’s
LCD screen, or press the DISC BURN
(
) button on the camera.
Touch [DISC BURN] or
[DVD BURN]
1
2
insert a disc (page 30).
Turn on the camera.
b Note
• For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is
connected to the AC power cord.
3
Connect the camera to the DVDirect.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
If the camera’s media has both HD (High
Definition) and SD (Standard Definition)
videos:
HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos are recorded onto separate
discs.
USB port (Type A)
For details, see “Notes on copying multiple
b Notes
• Depending on the camera, the display that appears on
the camera’s LCD screen or button names on the
camera may differ. (e.g. DVD BURN)
• In One Touch Disc Burn mode, you can record videos
from an attached video camera; however, depending
on the camera, the recordable media may vary. For
example, in the case of a Handycam® containing both
HDD and memory card media, only the HDD content
can be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.
USB cable (Not
supplied)
• The DUBBING button of “HYBRID Plus”
Handycam® does not work in the same manner as the
DISC BURN button. Pressing the DUBBING button
does not start recording with the DVDirect.
USB port
(Type Mini-B)
The USB SELECT screen appears on the
camera’s LCD screen.
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5
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
If the contents of the camera do not fit onto a
single disc, the disc will be ejected
automatically when it becomes full. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
Next disc/number of required
discs
6
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
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Copying From Video Devices
Copying All Contents (from a DV tape)
This mode allows you to record the entire video
tape content onto a disc. The DVDirect
automatically controls playback on the connected
video device.
2
Press V or v to select [All] and press
the (record) button.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
connect DV (i.LINK) cable for recording (page
33).
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
The DVDirect starts recording at the same
time the video device starts playback. If the
video tape is not at its beginning, it will
automatically rewind and the DVDirect will
start recording. During recording, the
When the DVDirect detects a signal from a
camera connected to the DV IN connector, the
copy mode select screen appears.
Type of
input
message [Recording] appears in the display
window, and the
(record) button lights
up. The following appears in the display
window.
b Note
• If the copy mode select screen does not appear, press
the ENTER button on the Top screen, and select [DV]
in [Select input].
To pause recording
Press the
(record) button during
recording.
To resume recording, press the
button again.
(record)
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button, and then press the
RETURN button. The DVDirect stops
recording and returns to the copy mode select
screen in step 1.
3
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
z Hint
• Recording automatically stops when a blank portion
over 2 minutes or the end of the DV tape is reached.
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Copying All Contents (Photo)
You can record all photos taken with your digital
still camera from its memory card onto a disc.
Before selecting this copy mode, insert a disc and
3
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
If the media contents do not fit onto a single
disc, the disc will be ejected automatically
when it becomes full. Remove the created
disc and insert a blank one. Recording will
resume automatically.
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
When the DVDirect detects a memory card
inserted into any of the memory card slots, the
copy mode select screen appears.
Number of required discs
Type of
input
Next disc/number of required
discs
4
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
2
Press V or v to select [All] and press
the
(record) button.
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
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Copying Manually
This mode allows you to record video on the
DVDirect while controlling playback manually
on the connected video device.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
2
Operate the video device to start
playback, and press the
button of the DVDirect to start
recording.
(record)
z Hint
• When the prompt message [Format disc to record SD
video?] appears after inserting a blank disc, select
[Yes]. Formatting a disc may take several seconds to
complete. You cannot record HD (High Definition)
videos onto the formatted disc under this message.
1
Make sure that the video device is
correctly connected to the DVDirect.
For connection with DV (i LINK) cable:
When the DVDirect detects a signal from a
camera connecting to the DV IN connector,
the copy mode select screen appears. Press V
or v to select [Manual] and press b.
During recording, the message [Recording]
appears in the display window, and the
(record) button lights up. The following
appears in the display window.
Type of
input
b Note
• If the copy mode select screen does not appear, press
the ENTER button on the Top screen, and select [DV]
in [Select input].
To pause recording
For connection with A/V cables:
Press the
(record) button during
Press the ENTER button on the Top screen
and select the input ([S-VIDEO] or [VIDEO])
connected to the video device in [Select
input].
recording. To resume recording, press the
(record) button again.
z Hint
• The DVDirect starts and stops recording automatically
as it detects video input signals from a connected video
device. For example:
– When you press the
(record) button before the
connected video device starts playing, the DVDirect
pauses. When the video device starts playing back,
the DVDirect automatically starts recording video.
– If you stop playback on the video device during
recording, video signal is interrupted and the
DVDirect pauses recording. If you resume playback
on the video device, the DVDirect resumes
recording.
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When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume
recording, the message [Waiting for input signal.]
appears in the DVDirect’s display window. If no video
signal is detected for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops
recording. (As video devices always output video
signals from their operation screen or TV screen other
than playback, some video devices may not operate as
above.)
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Press V or v to select [OK] and press
the ENTER button.
3
4
5
6
Press the
recording.
(stop) button to stop
When finalizing has completed, the disc tray
automatically opens.
To record an additional video, repeat
steps 2 and 3.
Notes on copying manually from a video
device
Press the Z (eject) button to eject the
disc when recording is complete.
• When connecting the camera to the DVDirect
with a DV (i LINK) cable, a video appears in
the DVDirect’s display window a little behind
appearing in the camera’s LCD screen. When
copying a video, operate the DVDirect while
monitoring the DVDirect ‘s display window.
• Start recording immediately after inserting a
disc. The recording process may take a few
To finalize the disc, press V or v to
select [Yes] and press the ENTER
button.
If you select [No] and press b, the disc will be
ejected without being finalized. You can skip
step 7 below.
seconds to start after pressing the
(record)
button if the disc was inserted more than 10
minutes prior to starting.
• When you press the
(stop) button, you may
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
z Hint
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on
other DVD devices. For details about finalizing, refer
to [Auto Finalizing] or [Finalize disc] on page 67.
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Copying Visual Index Lists (Photo)
This method allows you to select and record
photos from a camera’s memory card onto a disc.
You can select them by viewing thumbnails or by
the shooting date.
Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the
4
Make sure that the shooting date
folders of the photos you wish to copy
are marked.
Press V or v to select a shooting date folder.
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the
selection between mark and unmark.
To record all photos taken on a particular
shooting date, select (mark) the shooting date
1
Make sure that the copy mode select
screen appears.
folder and press the
(record) button to
start recording. Go straight to step 9.
When the DVDirect detects a memory card
inserted into any of the memory card slots, the
copy mode select screen appears.
Number of required discs
Type of
memory
card
Shooting
date
Number of selected images
of same shooting date
5
6
Press V or v to select a shooting date
folder and press b.
2
3
Press V or v to select [Visual Index]
and press b.
Press V or v to select a photo you wish
to copy and press the ENTER button to
mark.
Make sure that [Photo] is selected and
press b.
Shooting time (not
length of recording time)
Thumbnail
Marked photo to copy
z Hint
b Note
• If you wish to record all photos, press the
button to start recording. Go straight to step 9.
(record)
• Depending on the photo, thumbnails may not appear.
z Hint
• The selected photo appears with one press of the b
button. The photo can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise
with each subsequent press of the b button.
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7
8
To select a photo stored in a different
shooting date folder, press B and
repeat steps 5 and 6.
10
Remove the created disc.
If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc
will be finalized automatically when
Press the
recording.
(record) button to start
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
The DVDirect starts the recording process.
The (record) button lights up during
recording. The following appears in the
display window.
9
Change to a blank disc when the
message [Insert a new disc.] appears.
If the media contents do not fit onto a single
disc, the disc will be ejected automatically
when it becomes full. Remove the created
disc and insert a blank one. Recording will
resume automatically.
Next disc/number of required
discs
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Viewing a Created Disc
Connecting to a TV
You can use the DVDirect to playback created discs. Simply view them in the display window of the
DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to a TV.
To view on a TV, you need to connect and setup the DVDirect first. The video quality varies depending
on the type of TV and the connection used. Choose the connection (1 - 3) that best suits for your TV.
b Notes
• Only images or operation display can be displayed on the TV screen during playback. Images other than playback
cannot be displayed on the TV screen.
• No picture appears on the DVDirect’s display window when an external output is selected.
• If you connect the DVDirect to a TV with an HDMI cable or component video cable, play an SD (Standard Definition)
disc, and then switch from the Top screen to the playback display (or vice versa), the TV screen image may be
distorted. This is not a malfunction.
z Hint
• HDMI and component video cables produce better picture quality for playing back HD (High Definition) discs.
HDMI IN
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO IN
AV IN
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1 HDMI cable
HDMI cable
(not supplied)
HDMI
HDMI IN connector
HDMI OUT connector
b Notes
• Use an HDMI cable that is HDMI compliant (look for the HDMI logo).
• Some TV sets may not work with the DVDirect. (e.g., no sound or picture)
• Be sure to connect the HDMI IN and the HDMI OUT with a cable. Connecting the HDMI OUT on both the TV and the
DVDirect may cause damage.
• When the HDMI input on the TV supports Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound, it outputs 5.1ch surround audio for a
disc recorded in 5.1ch surround sound.
• The DVDirect does not support HDMI CEC, such as BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™.
2 Component video and audio cables
Component video cable (not supplied)
COMPONENT OUT
COMPONENT IN
connectors
(Y, PB, PR) connectors
Y
P
B
PR
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
connectors
AUDIO OUT
connectors
Audio/video cable
(supplied) or audio
cable (not supplied)
b Note
• You will get no sound, if only the COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) connectors are connected. The AUDIO L/R (white and
red) connectors must also be connected to obtain sound.
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3 Audio/video cable
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
connectors
VIDEO OUT
connector
AV IN connectors
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Connecting to a TV through a video device
Check the input connectors on the video device and use appropriate cables.
Connect a cable to the external input connector on the video device. If the video device has an input
selector, select an appropriate external input (e.g., Video 1, Video 2, etc.).
Connecting to a monaural TV (with only one AUDIO IN connector)
Connect the VIDEO (yellow) connector of the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN on the TV. Connect
the AUDIO L (white) connector to the MONO AUDIO IN on the TV.
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Viewing Videos
You can play back only discs created with the
DVDirect.
3
Press the OUTPUT button.
b Notes
OUTPUT
• You cannot play back discs created with a video device
other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not
support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on
a memory card inserted to the DVDirect.
• When you view a video on the DVDirect’s display
window, there is no sound.
z Hints
• The DVDirect is compatible with “x.v.Color.” When
connecting the DVDirect to an x.v.Color-compliant
TV (BRAVIA) with an HDMI cable (not supplied),
colors in a video recorded by a x.v.Color-compliant
High Definition Handycam® can be more faithfully
reproduced. ( [X.V.COLOR] setting on Handycam®
must be set to [ON].)
b Note
• When only the Top screen appears on the DVDirect’s
display window in step 2, external output can be
selected by pressing the OUTPUT button.
• HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p
resolution are output in 720p resolution, even if
[HDMI settings] is set to [1080i].
4
Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
Viewing on a TV
Before you begin, connect a TV to the DVDirect
1
2
On your TV, select the input from the
DVDirect.
LED of the selected output lights up on the
DVDirect when an external output is selected
For details, refer to the operating instructions
for your TV.
Turn on the DVDirect.
5
6
Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly
to change the output of the DVDirect.
The Top screen appears.
Every time you press the OUTPUT button,
the DVDirect changes its video output
(VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t
DVDirect’s display window).
Insert a disc created with the DVDirect,
and press the
(playback) button.
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Note on playback display
If you press the DISPLAY button on the remote
during playback, the following playback
information appears. When the DISPLAY button
is pressed again, the information is not shown.
7
If the disc contains both videos and
photos, press V or v to select [Video]
and press b.
Chapter or scene number
(Current number/total
number)
Title number
(Current
number/total
number)
Playback starts automatically when an
unfinalized disc is inserted.
When playing back a finalized disc, go to step 8.
Playing
Playing time
8
Press V/v/B/b to select the title you
want to view, and press the
(playback) button.
For details on chapter, scene, or title number,
z Hint
• When you connect the DVDirect to High Definition
TV and playback HD (High Definition) disc, scene
number and title number appear on the bottom of
display.
Title
5
00:11:23
00:15:43
Title
6
00:20:55
00:08:10
12.24.2007
3.20.2008
Title
3.22.2008
7
Title
4.29.2008
8
Viewing on the DVDirect
02/03
Example: Disc Menu of SD
(Standard Definition) disc
1
Turn on the DVDirect and insert a disc
created with the DVDirect.
The DVDirect starts playback.
2
3
Press the
(playback) button.
To stop playback
Follow steps 7 to 8 of “Viewing on a
Press the
(stop) button. When you press the
(play) button again, the DVDirect starts
playback from the point when you pressed the
(stop) button. To play from the beginning of
the disc, reinsert the disc and press the
button.
(play)
z Hint
• If you play the finalized disc, you can display the Disc
Menu and play from the beginning of the selected title
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Playing videos with the Disc Index
function
Operation with remote control
Button
Operation
You can play back sequentially the first 10
seconds of each scene of an HD (High Definition)
video, from its beginning.
DISPLAY
Display info
Fast forward (during
playback)
Change the search speed in
three stages (during fast
forward)
Slow motion (during pause
until the button is released)
Select [Disc Index] on the Disc Menu of
HD (High Definition) disc displayed in
step 8 of “Viewing on a TV.”
y/M
Fast reverse (during
playback)
Change the search speed
(during fast reverse)
m
06 2007.12.24
07 2008. 3.20
08 2008. 3.22
09 2008. 4.29
00:11:23
00:20:55
00:15:43
00:08:10
00:10:35
002/003
Display the next title/
chapter/scene
>
10 2008. 5.
3
Display the beginning of the
current title/chapter/scene
or the previous title/
chapter/scene
(Press twice to display the
previous title/chapter/
scene)
Each scene is played sequentially for 10 seconds
from the beginning. If a scene recorded is too
long, indexes will be automatically created every
5 minutes and played for 10 seconds.
If you press the ENTER button during playback
with the Disc Index, normal playback starts.
During playback with the Disc Index, playback
information appears. If the DISPLAY button on
the remote is pressed, the information is not
shown.
.
PLAY
Return to normal playback
(
)*1
PAUSE
Pause/Resume
Stop playback
STOP
(return to the Top screen or
video/photo selection
screen)
(
)*1
MENU
Display the Disc Menu*2
Fast forward/Fast reverse
(during playback)
Change the search speed
(during fast forward or fast
reverse)
b/B
(B/b)*1
Return to the Top screen or
video/photo selection
screen
RETURN*1
*1 The VRD-MC10 has an equivalent button for
this operation.
*2 For finalized discs only.
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Viewing Photos
You can play back only discs created with the
DVDirect.
4
5
Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
b Note
• You cannot playback discs created with a video device
other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not
support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on
a memory card inserted to the DVDirect.
Viewing on a TV
Before you begin, connect a TV to the DVDirect
LED of the selected output lights up on the
DVDirect when an external output is selected
1
2
On your TV, select the input from the
DVDirect.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
for your TV.
Press the OUTPUT button repeatedly
to change the output of the DVDirect.
Every time you press the OUTPUT button,
the DVDirect changes its video output
(VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t
DVDirect’s display window).
Turn on the DVDirect.
The Top screen appears.
6
7
Insert a disc created with the DVDirect,
and press the
(playback) button.
If the disc contains both videos and
photos, press V or v to select [Photo]
and press the ENTER button.
3
Press the OUTPUT button.
OUTPUT
b Note
• When only the Top screen appears on the DVDirect’s
display window in step 2, external output can be
selected by pressing the OUTPUT button.
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z Hint
8
9
Press V or v to select a date and press
b.
• When you connect the DVDirect to High Definition
TV and playback photos, shooting date and photo
number appear in the bottom of display.
Viewing on the DVDirect
1
Turn on the DVDirect and insert a disc
created with the DVDirect.
2
3
Press the
(playback) button.
Press V or v to select a photo and
press the ENTER button.
Follow steps 7 to 9 of “Viewing on a
Playing a photo slideshow
Select a date or photos in “Viewing on the
(playback) button.
The photos stored in the selected date, or the
selected photos are continuously played in
rotation. All photos after the selected date or
selected photos are played. The DVDirect plays a
factory-set background music or imported
favorite music during a photo slideshow (page
67).
The selected photo is displayed on the display
window of the DVDirect.
Press V or v to display the next or the
previous photo.
Note on playback display
If you press the DISPLAY button on the remote
during playback, the following playback
information appears. When the DISPLAY button
is pressed again, the information is not shown.
Shooting date
Photo number
(Current
number/total
number)
: Playing slideshow
X: Displaying photo
Progressbar
for playback
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Operation with remote control
Photo display
Button
Function
DISPLAY
>
Display info
Display the next photo
Display the previous photo
.
PLAY
Play the slideshow
(
)*
Stop display
STOP
(return to the Top screen or
video/photo selection
screen)
(
)*
v/V
(V/v)*
Display the next or the
previous photo
B
(b)*
Rotate the photo 90
degrees clockwise
b
(B)*
Display the photo list
Display the photo list
RETURN*
Slideshow
Button
Function
DISPLAY
Display info
Continue to display the
photo playback
(play the slideshow again
by pressing the PLAY
button)
PAUSE
Stop display
STOP
(return to the Top screen or
video/photo selection
screen)
(
)*
RETURN*
Display the photo lists
*
The VRD-MC10 has an equivalent button for
this operation.
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Setup
Using the Setup Menu
z Hint
You can change the various settings for creating
discs in the Setup Menu screen.
• Disc recording capacity depends on the REC mode
1
Turn on the DVDirect and press the
RETURN button.
Auto Stop Timer
Select the preset time used to stop recording
automatically when recording in the SD
(Standard Definition) quality.
Auto Stop Timer is available when you use an
audio/video cable, an AV cable or an S-video
cable to connect your video device.
c OFF
Recording does not stop automatically.
30 minutes - 4 hours
Recording automatically stops when the preset
time has passed after recording starts. Select 30
min, 60 min, 90 min, 2h, 3h, or 4h.
2
Press V or v to select a menu item, and
press the ENTER button.
b Note
• The Auto Stop Timer setting is canceled when:
– the recording is completed,
– the
(stop) button is pressed during recording, or
– the power is turned off.
Auto Chapter
Specify the time interval at which chapters are
created automatically on an SD (Standard
Definition) disc.
c indicates the default settings.
Auto Chapter is available when you use an audio/
video cable, an AV cable, an S-video cable or a
DV (i.LINK) cable to connect your video device.
Rec Quality (REC mode)
Select the recording quality for recording in SD
(Standard Definition) quality.
OFF
No chapters are inserted.
These options are available when you use an
audio/video cable, an AV cable, an S-video cable
or a DV (i.LINK) cable to connect your video
device.
c 5 min
Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute
intervals.
c HQ
Highest image quality
10 min
Inserts chapters at approximately 10-minute
intervals.
HSP
High image quality
15 min
Inserts chapters at approximately 15-minute
intervals.
SP
Standard image quality
LP
Low image quality. You can record more videos
on a disc.
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Auto Finalizing
Slideshow Music
Specify whether or not to finalize the disc
automatically when recording is completed. This
allows immediate playback on DVD players.
You can import your favorite music for
Slideshow Music (background music).
1 Insert a CD of your favorite music, press V
or v to select [Slideshow Music], and press
the ENTER button.
c ON
The disc will be finalized automatically when
recording is completed. You can play back the
finalized disc on other playback devices.
OFF
The disc will not be finalized when recording is
completed. You can add videos and/or photos
onto the same disc later.
b Notes
• To playback the recorded disc on other playback
devices, you need to finalize it with the DVDirect.
• You cannot add videos and/or photos to a finalized
disc.
2 Press V or v to select track number, and
press the
(record) button.
• When copying all contents or selecting the another
copy mode requires more than one disc, the recorded
discs will be finalized once full, regardless of the Auto
Finalize setting. Only the last disc will remain
unfinalized.
• When you copy both SD (Standard Definition) and HD
(High Definition) videos at one time, the recorded
discs will be finalized once full, regardless of the Auto
Finalize setting. Only the last disc of all HD (High
Definition) and SD (Standard Definition) discs will
remain unfinalized. If recorded onto only one disc or
for the last disc, you can select whether or not to
finalize the disc when prompted after recording is
completed.
The DVDirect starts importing the music, and the
message [Importing music …] appears in the
display window.
When the message [Complete] appears,
importing has completed.
• The disc will not be finalized in the Manual copy
mode, even though [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON].
z Hint
• When connecting the audio device with AUDIO IN
connectors to the DVDirect’s AUDIO OUT
connectors, you can play back the music by selecting a
track number.
Disc Menu
Select a background image (A - D) to apply to the
Disc Menu screen for the discs created with the
DVDirect. The background image is set to [A] by
default.
b Notes
• You can import only one track, with a maximum of 10
minutes playing time.
• Do not use a nonstandard disc, such as copy control
CD.
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Finalize disc
Erase disc
If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can
finalize it later.
You can erase videos or photos recorded on a
DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. The erased disc is
reusable as a blank disc.
1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to
select [Finalize disc], and press the ENTER
button.
b Note
• Be aware that this operation erases all data.
1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to select
[Erase disc], and press the ENTER button.
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the
ENTER button.
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the
ENTER button.
3 Press V or v to select [OK] and press the
ENTER button.
3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the
ENTER button.
The DVDirect starts finalizing the disc.
When the message [Complete] appears,
finalizing has completed.
The DVDirect starts erasing the disc.
b Note
When the message [Complete] appears,
erasing has completed.
• It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing a disc.
(Depending on the contents of a disc, time to complete
finalizing a disc may vary.)
COMPONENT Settings
Specify the type of video signals from
COMPONENT OUT connectors.
c 480i
Outputs 480i resolution.
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480p
Sound
Outputs 480p resolution.
Specify the audio signal from the HDMI OUT
connector.
1080i
Outputs 1080i resolution.
c Auto
Select [Auto] unless necessary to specify the
audio output. This outputs the audio signal
suitable for the TV.
HDMI Settings
YPbPr/RGB
Specify the color space for converting video
signals from the HDMI OUT connector.
PCM
Down-mixes the audio signal to Linear PCM 2ch
and outputs from HDMI OUT.
c Auto
b Note
Select [Auto] unless necessary to specify the
• If your TV does not support Dolby Digital, DTS or
AAC, connecting it to the DVDirect and selecting
[Auto] may not get sound. Select [PCM], if you get no
sound.
signal format.
Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2
Converts the video signal format to Y/Pb/Pr
4:2:2.
System Info
Y/Pb/Pr 4:4:4
Converts the video signal format to Y/Pb/Pr
4:4:4.
You can check the system software version of the
DVDirect.
Select [System Info] to view the version of
system software.
Select [Reset System] to clear the history stored
on the DVDirect and revert the settings to the
factory default.
RGB 16-235
Converts the video signal format to RGB 16-235.
RGB 0-255
Converts the video signal format to RGB 0-255.
z Hints
Resolution
Specify the resolution to output over HDMI OUT
connector.
• The system software is the built-in software that makes
the DVDirect work.
• Selecting [Reset System] clears the recording history
necessary for copying only new video/photo and resets
the customized settings.
c Auto
Select [Auto] unless necessary to specify the
output resolution.
Demo
480p
Outputs 480p resolution.
The DVDirect automatically plays a demo when
it is not operated for a set period of time.
1080i
OFF
Outputs 1080i resolution.
Disables the demo.
z Hint
c ON
Enables the demo.
• HD (High Definition) videos recorded in 720p
resolution are output in 720p resolution, even if
[1080i] is set.
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Troubleshooting/References
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the DVDirect, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Refer also to
the operating instructions of your camera or video
devices.
A video device is connected to VIDEO IN
or S VIDEO IN of the DVDirect, but
playback displays no video on the
DVDirect’s display window.
• Make sure that the audio/video cable or the S-
video cable is connected properly to A/V OUT or
S VIDEO OUT of the video device.
• The DVDirect is not detecting input signals from
the connected video device. Turn on the video
device, and configure or operate it to start
playback.
• Make sure that a correct input type is selected. On
the Top screen, press the ENTER button and
select the input connector (S VIDEO or VIDEO)
to which the video device is connected.
General
To create an SD (Standard Definition)
video disc by down-converting an HD
(High Definition) video
• Connect a camera to the DVDirect using an
audio/video cable, an AV cable or AV cable with
for connection.
The number of discs required does not
appear on the screen when recording.
Power
• If many videos are recorded, display may take
some time.
The DVDirect does not turn on.
• Make sure that the AC power cord is connected
When copying Visual Index,
on images.
appears
• Unplug the power cable and disconnect the video
device from the DVDirect. Remove the memory
card. Then, reconnect the video device to the
DVDirect (or insert the memory card again) and
turn it on.
• Images displaying
cannot be copied.
Playback on a TV
Connection and operation
The DVDirect is connected to a TV, but
there is no sound or image.
The camera is connected with a USB
cable, but the DVDirect does not work.
• Using your TV’s menu, specify the input type in
use to connect the DVDirect.
• Press the OUTPUT button of the DVDirect and
select the output type in use to connect to your
TV. Make sure that the LED for the correct output
• Make sure that your Sony camera is supported by
the DVDirect.
• Make sure that the camera is configured for USB
connection correctly and the USB cable is
• Disconnect the USB cable from the DVDirect.
Turn both the camera and the DVDirect off, then
on again.
The aspect ratio of an image played on a
TV connected to the DVDirect differs from
the aspect ratio of the recorded image.
• Make sure that the TV type setting on the
• Change the aspect ratio of your TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions for your TV.
The camera is connected with a DV
(i.LINK) cable, but the DVDirect does not
work.
• Make sure that the camera is set to the PLAY/
EDIT mode. If it is in the CAMERA mode, you
cannot copy videos with the DVDirect (page 33).
Playback
• Disconnect the DV (i.LINK) cable from the
DVDirect. Turn both the camera and the
DVDirect off, then on again.
Other video devices do not playback the
created SD (Standard Definition) disc.
• The disc may not be finalized. Use the DVDirect
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• Some video devices may not work properly for
the created discs type.
No recordable content found.
• The camera or memory card has no video or
photo to record.
• One or more videos in the Playlist created on the
camera are missing (for copying Playlist only).
• Your video device may not support the disc type
(e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL). Check
if your video device supports the disc type.
• The camera or memory card has no new video or
photo to record (for copying new images only).
• A correct storage media is not selected on the
USB SELECT screen after the camera is
connected.
Other video devices do not playback the
created HD (High Definition) disc.
• A generic DVD player cannot playback HD
(High Definition) discs. You need an AVCHD-
compatible player (e.g., Blu-ray Disc player/
No recordable content found for One
Touch Disc Burn.
Other video devices do not playback the
created photo disc.
• The camera or memory card has no new video or
photo to record in the One Touch Disc Burn
mode.
• You need a video device capable of playing JPEG
files.
• Some devices have different playback operation
for JPEG files and videos. For details, refer to the
operating instructions for your device.
Cannot copy to this disc. Insert a new
disc.
• You cannot add an HD (High Definition) video to
a disc that contains a SD (Standard Definition)
video.
Messages
• You cannot add an SD (Standard Definition)
video to a disc that contains a HD (High
Definition) video.
You cannot select OUTPUT during this
operation.
• You cannot display images via external outputs
during recording or when using the Setup Menu.
This disc cannot be played by this
recorder.
Unknown USB device found. Check the
connected device.
• The DVDirect does not support playback of
commercial DVDs or discs recorded on other
video devices.
• An unsupported USB device is connected to the
USB port of the DVDirect.
• The camcorder is supported by the DVDirect, but
the USB connection or setting on the connected
camera may not be correct.
Too many photos. Will import maximum
number of allowable photos only.
• If too many photos are saved into the camera or
memory card, the DVDirect is copying the
number of photos available.
Insert a recordable disc supported by this
recorder.
• An incompatible disc is inserted. Insert a disc
compatible with the DVDirect.
XX/YY videos are not recordable.
Continue copying?
• DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs recorded on other
video devices are not supported. Use [Erase disc]
and erase videos or photos recorded on a disc.
The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc (page
68).
• HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode
at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD
FX] mode (for example, High Definition
®
Handycam ) is contained in a camera or memory
card. Such video does not comply with AVCHD
format. Select [Yes] to record other than the
above condition videos. (XX/YY: number of un-
recordable videos/total number of videos)
The disc is finalized. Cannot record.
• The disc has already been finalized. You cannot
use a finalized disc to record videos and/or
photos.
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Supported Discs and Memory Cards
Discs
The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc operations are
supported.
Copying with
DVDirect
Disc type
Logo
Writing speed
DVD+R
Up to 16x
DVD+R DL
Up to 8x
Up to 8x
Up to 8x
Up to 16x
–
(Double layer)
DVD+RW
DVD+RW
High speed
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
(Double layer)
DVD-RW
Up to 6x
z Hint
• The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs.
b Note
• Blu-ray disc, DVD-R DL (Double layer), CD-R, CD-RW and 8cm disc are not supported.
Notes on using discs
• You cannot add recordings to a disc created on a PC or other DVD device.
• The quality of commercially made recordable discs can vary. Sub-standard discs may not record
normally.
• Some recorded discs cannot be played on playback devices due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the playback device and playback software. The disc will
not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
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“Memory Stick”
The DVDirect supports the following types of “Memory Stick.” However, proper operation is not
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” products.
Read
“Memory Stick” type
Memory Stick
a
Memory Stick
1
a*
a
(MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo
1
a*
(MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)
1
MagicGate Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO
a*
a*
a*
1
1
1 2
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
a* *
1
a*
*
*
1 Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect.
2 Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo operation is supported, up to 32 Gbytes.
The memory card slot of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. Even if you insert
such a card into the camera’s memory card slot and connect the camera to the DVDirect with the USB cable,
recording will not be available (as of January 2010).
Notes on using “Memory Stick”
• If you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object, you cannot record, edit, or
delete images.
Terminal
Write enable
position
Write protect
position
LOCK
LOCK
Memo area
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Multi memory card slot, and insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the
Memory Stick Duo slot. When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” with an adapter into the Multi memory
card slot, the DVDirect may not work properly.
• Not all memory card operations are supported with card adapters.
• Use your camera to format the “Memory Stick.” When formatted on a computer, “Memory Stick” may
not work properly.
• The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the “Memory Stick” you
use.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while recording or when the Memory card access LED is on.
• Data may be corrupted if:
- the “Memory Stick” is removed or the DVDirect is turned off while reading data, or
- the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
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SD Card/xD-Picture Card/CompactFlash
The DVDirect has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card operations are
supported.
1
• SD Memory Card*
2
• SDHC Memory Card*
• xD-Picture Card
3
• CompactFlash (Type I/Type II) and CF+Card (Type I/Type II)-compatible CompactFlash*
*1 SD Memory Card operation is supported up to 2 Gbytes.
*
2 SDHC Memory Card operation is supported up to 32 Gbytes. The memory card slot of the DVDirect does not
support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. Even if you insert such a card into the camera’s memory card slot and
connect the camera to the DVDirect with the USB cable, recording will not be available (as of January 2010).
*3 Use CompactFlash with a power specification of 3.3V or 3.3V/5V. Cards with a power specification of 3V or 5V
should not be used. Inserting other types of CompactFlash into the DVDirect's card slot may cause damage.
Notes on using memory cards
• Do not use a commercial card adapter. The DVDirect may not work properly.
• Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may result.
• The DVDirect does not read copyright protected data.
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Recording Time and Video Lengths
Time required for recording
When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (FH,
XP, HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains. Typically, more
time is required to record videos onto a disc if the video was recorded with a higher image quality (bit
rate) setting. The chart below provides a general estimate of time required to record for Sony devices.
Recording HD (High Definition) video
(Time required to copy a 1-hour video in SP mode on a disc)
Camcorder connected via a USB
cable (Media other than 8cm disc)
Camcorder connected via a
USB cable (8cm disc)
Memory card slot on
DVDirect
approx. 15 minutes
approx. 30 minutes
approx. 30 minutes
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
(Time required to copy a 1-hour video in SP mode on a disc)
Camcorder connected via a USB
cable (Media other than 8cm disc)
Camcorder connected via a
USB cable (8cm disc)
Memory card slot on
DVDirect
approx. 15 minutes
approx. 30 minutes
approx. 30 minutes
z Hint
• When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector on the DVDirect, the length of
time required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video.
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 example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. For REC mode or bit rate, refer to the operating
instructions of your camera.
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Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos
The chart below provides a general estimate of disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos
onto a disc for Sony devices.
HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format)
The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.
REC mode setting used to shoot the video
FH
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
approx. 30 minutes
XP
FS
approx. 30 minutes
approx. 35 minute
HQ+
HQ
SP
LP
approx. 40 minute
approx. 55 minutes
approx. 1 hour 10 minutes
approx. 1 hour 35 minutes
SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB connection or Memory card slot)
The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.
REC mode setting used to shoot the video
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
approx. 1 hour
HQ
SP
LP
approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
approx. 3 hours
SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector)
The recordable video length depends on the [Rec Quality] (REC mode) setting on the DVDirect (page
66).
REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
HQ
HSP
SP
approx. 1 hour
approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
approx. 2 hours
LP
approx. 3 hours
z Hint
• When using DVD+R DL, it takes 1.8 times longer than the above time.
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 example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format. For REC mode or bit rate, refer to the operating
instructions of your camera.
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About Created Discs
The DVDirect creates a Disc Menu at the beginning of a disc recorded. The Disc Menu is displayed each
time a disc is inserted into a player and available for selecting videos from dates or thumbnails.
According to the type of disc to create and device connection used for recording, titles and chapters are
created in the following manner:
SD (Standard Definition) discs
(DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector)
Disc Menu
Disc
Title
Title 5
Title 7
00:11:23
HQ
Title 6
Title 8
00:20:55
HQ
00:15:43
HQ
00:08:10
HQ
02/03
Chapter
Start recording
End recording
The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created between the points where you start and stop
recording on the DVDirect.
For each title, chapters are automatically created according to the [Auto Chapter] setting configured in the
SD (Standard Definition) discs
(USB port or Memory card slot)
Disc Menu
Disc
Title
Title 5
00:11:23
00:15:43
Title 6
00:20:55
00:08:10
12.24.2007
3.20.2008
Title 7
3.22.2008
Title 8
4.29.2008
02/03
Scene
Chapter
• The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created at points in the video where the shooting date
changes.
For each title, chapters (breakpoints of a video on the disc) are automatically created by scene between
the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera.
• If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera), different
aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3 setting on a camera), or add videos to the disc, titles (even of the same
shooting date) may be separated.
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HD (High Definition) discs
Disc
Disc Menu
06 2007.12.24
07 2008. 3.20
08 2008. 3.22
09 2008. 4.29
00:11:23
00:20:55
00:15:43
00:08:10
00:10:35
Shooting date
002/003
10 2008. 5.
3
Scene
• The Disc Menu lists the shooting dates of scenes. Each shooting date is configured by scene created
between the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera.
• If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera), or add
videos to the disc, titles (even of the same shooting date) may be separated.
• When an HD (High Definition) disc is played on the DVDirect, every shooting date appears on the
playback screen as a title. You can select the shooting date by the remote.
• When selecting [Disc Index] in the top right of the Disc Menu, each scene is played sequentially for 10
seconds from the beginning. If a scene recorded is too long, indexes will be automatically created every
5 minutes and played for 10 seconds.
b Notes
• Some players may not be able to display the Disc Menu.
• When photos and videos are recorded onto the same disc, the Disc Menu does not show thumbnails or shooting dates
for photos.
z Hint
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Additional Information
Precautions
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
• Data may not be recorded properly if there are
scratches or dust on the unrecorded area of
writable discs. Handle discs very carefully.
Operation and storage conditions
Avoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot or
humid locations, or places where it might be
subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight.
Cleaning
Handling memory cards
• Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory cards
to external shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the memory
cards.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces
of the DVDirect. Do not use an abrasive,
disposable cloth such as paper towels, as they
may damage the surface finishes.
• Avoid touching the terminal of a memory card
or touching it with a metal object.
• Avoid getting liquids on a memory card or
using them in areas subject to high humidity.
• Avoid using or storing a memory card in a
location subject to:
Transportation
Please repack the DVDirect in its original carton
when shipping by itself.
If the DVDirect is to be shipped, remove any disc
beforehand.
- extremely high temperature, such as the
interior of a car, outdoors exposed to direct
sunlight, or near a heater.
- direct sunlight
- high humidity
Moisture condensation
Do not expose the DVDirect to sudden
temperature changes. Do not use the DVDirect
immediately after moving it from a cold to warm
location or raising the room temperature
suddenly, as condensation may have formed
within the DVDirect. If the temperature changes
suddenly while using the DVDirect, keep the
power on, but stop using it for at least an hour.
- corrosive substances
- excessive dust
- electrostatic or electronic noises
- magnetic fields
• When storing or carrying a memory card, keep
it in its original case to ensure protection of
important data.
• Avoid removing a memory card from its slot or
turning off the power button while the
DVDirect is accessing it, as data may be
rendered unreadable.
Handling discs
• Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch
the recording surface.
Handling an HDMI cable
• Position the HDMI cable correctly when
connecting it to the HDMI connector.
• Be sure to insert the HDMI cable until it hits
the positive stop.
• When carrying the DVDirect, or if it is to be
shipped, remove the HDMI cable beforehand.
• Do not affix labels on discs.
• Do not store discs in dusty or humid locations,
in direct sunlight, or near heat generating
devices.
• To protect important data, always keep discs in
their cases.
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Specifications
Recording/Copying
Playback
Creatable discs
Playable discs
• Standard Definition (SD) disc (DVD-VIDEO
format)*
• High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format)*
Discs created with VRD-MC10
(Other commercial or recorded discs are not
supported.)
1
1
• Photodisc (JPEG files)
*1 You can record both videos and photos onto these
Output
discs.
DVDirect’s built-in LCD display or display
devices connected to the VIDEO OUT of the
DVDirect (for playback only)
Recordable discs
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R DL 12cm discs
Input/Output Interface
1
Supported input devices (Video recording)
DV IN*
• Sony digital camcorder
- HDD
- Built-in memory
- Memory card
4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394)
*1 For DV input from DV digital video camera only.
You cannot record videos from MICROMV or
HDV camcorders (HDV format) and other digital
video devices that have the i.LINK connector.
- 8cm disc
- DV/D8 tape
• Sony digital still camera
- Built-in memory
- Memory card
VIDEO IN
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
• Other digital camcorder
- Memory card
- DV tape
S VIDEO IN
4-pin mini-DIN
Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms
• Video devices with video/audio outputs
Supported input devices (Photo recording)
• Sony digital camcorder
- HDD
AUDIO IN
2 Vrms (Impedance more than 47 kilohms)
- Built-in memory
- Memory card
- 8cm disc
• Sony digital still camera
- Built-in memory
- Memory card
• Other digital camcorder
- Memory card
USB port
Type A*
*2 For Sony camera connection only.
2
COMPONENT OUT
Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
PB: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
2
Supported photo format*
JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant
VIDEO OUT
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
*2 The following JPEG file is supported.
Number of pixels: up to 8192×8192
File size: up to 7.2 MB
AUDIO OUT
2 Vrms (Load impedance more than 10 kilohms)
HDMI OUT
Type A (19-pin)
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Memory Card Slot
“Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick”*
SD Memory Card*
xD-Picture Card*
CompactFlash
*
Multi card slot
General
Power
DC 16V (supplied from the DC IN jack)
Consumption
64W
1
AC adapter*
Type: AC-NB16A
Input: AC 100 V - 240 V
Output: DC 16 V/4A
*1 Use an AC power cord appropriate for the region or
country of use.
Size
Approx. 198 × 75 × 230 mm (W×H×D)
Weight
Approx. 1.75 kg
Operating temperature
5 ºC to 35 ºC
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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