IT
W-273-384-11(2)
Multi-Function
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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FR
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VRD-MC5
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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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Notes on AC power adapter
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.
• 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.
FCC Compliance Statements
• Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
• 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 communications.
• 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.
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 interference by one or more of
the following measures:
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the
unit.
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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-MC5
Serial Number: ________
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 this product, please contact your
local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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Table of Contents
(DVD) ...........................................43
D8) or DV digital video camera ....48
Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD
Camcorders/video devices,
interface ...................................... 27
Camcorders/photo devices,
interface ......................................57
Memory Stick) –One Touch
Dubbing– ...................................... 32
Memory Stick) –Using the Dubbing
Mode– ........................................... 35
Finalizing/Viewing the
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Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo
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• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Sony 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.
❑ 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.
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B Introducing DVDirect
Features
You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. You do not need a computer.
RETURN
Create video DVDs
• You can record videos from connected camcorders and AV devices directly onto DVDs
without using a computer.
• You can dub the entire contents of your HDD, Memory Stick, DVD, or DV camcorder
onto a DVD with one touch of the record button.
Create photo DVDs
• You can archive photos from a memory card and connected camcorders directly onto a
DVD without using a computer.
• You can also create slideshows of the photos that will be playable on DVD players.
AVCHD dubbing
You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with Sony High Definition
Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) as they are. For detail about compatibility of AVCHD
Navigation Display
The DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards and discs and input signals
from connected devices. It then displays a message prompting the next necessary
operation. Preparations for recording are made without any complicated button
operations.
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About this manual
Depending on the type of device that is connected, or the image quality (High Definition
video or Standard Definition video), you can perform the following operations with the
DVDirect.
In this manual, different icons for each operation or image quality appear in section
headings. The functions of these icons are as follows.
Icon
Meaning
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Functions available for Sony Handycam (HDD) recording to hard disc
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Functions available for Sony Handycam (Memory Stick) recording to
Memory Stick
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Functions available for Sony Handycam (DVD) recording to 8cm DVD
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Functions available for Sony Handycam (DV/D8) or DV digital video
camera recording to digital video tape
Functions available for various camcorders or video devices
Functions available for Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, SD Card, xD-
Picture Card, Compact Flash
Dubbing videos being recorded on Standard Definition image quality
Dubbing videos being recorded on High Definition image quality (AVCHD
format)
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Dubbing still images shot by a digital still camera or Sony Handycam
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* In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. In particular, High Definition Handycam and
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AVCHD Handycam refers to an HD (High Definition) AVCHD compatible camcorder. For details, see
Dubbing videos from Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick)
1 page 32
Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick). Connect the
Handycam® to the DVDirect via a USB cable.
Available functions:
One Touch Dubbing Through Handycam® Control
Full Dubbing
Incremental Dubbing
Playlist Dubbing
Scenes Selection Dubbing
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Dubbing videos from Handycam® (DVD)
1 page 43
Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (DVD). Connect the Handycam® to
the DVDirect via a USB cable.
Available functions:
Full Dubbing
Consolidation Dubbing
Dubbing videos from DV digital video camera
1 page 48
Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera.
Connect a Handycam® or DV digital video camera to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK)
cable.
Available functions:
Full Dubbing
Manual Dubbing
Dubbing videos from miscellaneous video devices
1 page 52
Create a DVD using video taken with a camcorder, or using video from any other device
equipped with a video output connector. To connect a device, use the AV cable supplied
with your camcorder or standard video or S-video cables.
Available functions:
Manual Dubbing
Dubbing photos from memory cards
1 page 60
Create a DVD using photos taken with a digital still camera and stored on a memory card.
Available functions:
Full Dubbing, Photo Selection Dubbing
Dubbing photos from Handycam® (HDD/DVD/Memory Stick)
1 page 60
Create a DVD using photos taken with Handycam® (HDD/DVD/Memory Stick).
Available functions:
Full Dubbing, Photo Selection Dubbing
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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.
• DVDirect
• AC adapter
• AC power cord
• Quick Start Guide
• Operating Instructions (this document)
• Warranty card
Note
Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.
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Parts and Controls
Front and rear
1
2
3 4
5
A 1 (power) button
Turns the DVDirect on or off.
B Top panel
C Disc tray
D Z (eject) button
Opens and closes the disc tray.
E DC IN connector
Bottom
1
A Emergency eject lever
If you cannot open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off and reverse the
DVDirect. Slide the lever with a thin implement.
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Top panel
1
2
RETURN
3
4
5
A Display window
Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device or memory card.
B Mm<,cursor /
(select) button
Selects a function.
C
(stop) button
Stops recording.
D RETURN button
This returns the display to the menu screen or to the previous screen when operating the
DVDirect.
E
(record) button
Starts recording.
Lights red during recording.
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Left side panel
R-AUDIO IN-L
VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN DV IN
HANDCAM
1
2
3
4 5
A USB connector (Type A)
D S VIDEO IN connector
Connect the USB cable (not supplied)
here when connecting a Handycam .
Connect an S-video cable (not supplied)
here when connecting the DVDirect to a
video device with an S-video connector,
such as a camcorder or VCR.
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B AUDIO IN L/R connectors
Connect the audio plugs of an AV cable
(not supplied) here when connecting the
DVDirect to a video device, such as a
camcorder or VCR.
E DV IN connector (4-pin)
Connect a DV (i.LINK) cable (not
supplied) here when connecting the
DVDirect to a DV camcorder with DV
connector.
C VIDEO IN connector
Connect the video plug of an AV cable
(not supplied) here when connecting the
DVDirect to a video device, such as a
camcorder or VCR.
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Right side panel
1
2
3
4
A Memory card LED
Lights amber when accessing the memory card.
B Memory Stick Duo slot
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” here.
C Multi memory card slot
Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card, or xD-Picture Card here.
D CompactFlash card slot
Insert a CompactFlash here.
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B
Introducing DVDirect
Turning the Power On/Off
1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter.
2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’s DC
IN connector.
3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
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, a different
screen appears depending on the DVDirect’s current status. For details, see
“Navigation Display” on page 17. When you press the RETURN button, the
menu is displayed. For details, see “Accessing functions from the menu” on
To turn power off
Press the 1 (power) button again.
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Navigation Display
After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted
memory cards and DVD discs and input signals from connected devices. A
message indicating how to prepare for recording then appears in the display
window. By following this message, you can automatically move on to the
recording procedure you intended without complicated button operations.
Messages and illustrations indicate the
operations to perform next.
When recording videos from a High Definition Handycam®
When connecting a High Definition Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) to the
DVDirect, videos are recorded by the Navigation Display procedure as
follows.
• When storing only HD (High Definition) video, or both HD (High
Definition) video and SD (Standard Definition) video, the DVDirect
automatically detects HD (High Definition) video and records it on the disc.
• When storing only SD (Standard Definition) video, the DVDirect
automatically records it on the disc.
Note
When storing HD (High Definition) video and SD (Standard Definition) video on your High
®
Definition Handycam and you want to record SD (Standard Definition) video, use the menu
display (page 18).
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Accessing functions from the menu
You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the
menu. You can also go to the setup screen (Setup menu) from the menu for
various settings.
Press the RETURN button to return to the menu display (You cannot go back
to the menu display while recording or from some of operating status).
,
Press M or m to select the desired operation, and press the
(select) button.
Menu
Function
Video , DVD
Photo , DVD
DVD Preview
Create a photo DVD (page 60).
Record HD (High Definition) video to a disc with a High
Definition Handycam connected to the DVDirect.
AVCHD Dubbing
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Setup
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Inserting a Disc
To insert a disc, perform the following while the DVDirect is turned on.
1 Press the Z (eject) button.
The disc tray ejects.
2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its label facing up, and press
the Z (eject) button again.
Note
Do not touch the recording side of the disc.
When the Z (eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts
reading the inserted disc.
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When a new disc is inserted
When connecting a video device to the VIDEO IN, S VIDEO IN, or DV IN
display appears.
When recording, press M or m to select “OK,” and press the
(select)
button. Format is started. This may take several seconds to complete.
For other types of dubbing, the disc may be automatically formatted depending
on the dubbing mode.
Formatting is a necessary process before recording to a disc.
Note
For a disc formatted according to the message on this display, you can only record video with
the VIDEO IN, S VIDEO IN, or DV IN connector. When formatting a DVD+RW or DVD-
RW disc according to the message on this display, you can use the disc to record in other
dubbing modes, for example AVCHD Dubbing, if you erase the contents of the disc.
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Inserting a Memory Card
Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot.
Memory
Stick Duo
Memory
Stick
CompactFlash
SD Card
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick Duo
Push the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot until you hear a click. To
remove, push the “Memory Stick Duo” and pull out.
Memory Stick/SD Card/xD-Picture Card
Push the card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card
and pull out.
CompactFlash
Push the card into the CompactFlash slot. To remove, pull out the
CompactFlash.
The CompactFlash stays half exposed.
Notes
• Insert only one memory card into a memory card slot. Furthermore, do not use more
than one memory card slot at a time.
• Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc. Doing so may cause a
writing 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 LED is lit. Otherwise data in
the memory card may be damaged.
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B Creating a Video DVD
Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD disc
Simply by connecting your camcorder or video device to the DVDirect, you
can record videos. If you connect a Sony High Definition Handycam®, you can
dub High Definition (AVCHD) video in the same quality.
Types of Dubbing
Depending on your camcorder or type of video DVD you are creating, you can
select the dubbing mode as follows.
This mode allows you to record video from a Handycam® onto a disc by
simply pressing the DISC BURN or DVD BURN button on the Handycam®.
You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded
Full Dubbing
This mode allows you to record video from a digital video camera connected
to the DVDirect with a single touch of the
(record) button onto a DVD.
The DVDirect controls the camcorder during the entire process, and completes
creation of the video DVD or AVCHD disc. The completed disc is
automatically finalized, allowing immediate playback on DVD players. The
AVCHD disc created can be played on AVCHD compatible devices.
The video is recorded as follows:
The entire video content of the HDD or Memory Stick is recorded onto a disc.
(Several discs may be required depending on the length of the video.)
Copy
All videos
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The entire video content of the camcorder’s 8-cm disc is recorded onto a 12-
cm disc.
Copy
One mini DVD
One DVD
The entire content of the DV tape or Digital 8 tape is recorded onto a single
disc.
One DV tape
Copy
One DVD
Incremental Dubbing (page 38)
Using this mode, you can record only the newly taken contents of a camcorder
whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc.
Copy
only new
videos
New videos
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Consolidation Dubbing (page 46)
This mode allows you to record the contents of multiple 8-cm discs from a
Handycam® (DVD) onto a single 12-cm disc.
Copy
12-cm disc
Multiple 8-cm discs
Playlist Dubbing (page 40)
This mode allows you to record videos within a Playlist created on your
Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick). If you select videos beforehand and create
a Playlist on your Handycam®, you can record these videos on DVD easily.
For Playlist editing, refer to your camcorder’s operating instructions.
Copy
Scenes added to Playlist
Scenes Selection Dubbing (page 41)
This mode allows you to record videos selected by viewing thumbnails or
shooting date.
Selecting from Thumbnail:
Selecting from Shooting date:
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Manual Dubbing (page 50)
This mode allows you to create a video DVD using the
(record) and
(stop) buttons on the DVDirect and the play, pause, and stop buttons on the
device connected to the DVDirect. You can record while watching the video
you want to record on the display.
About Video DVDs and AVCHD discs
Video DVDs –SD (Standard Definition) image quality discs–
You can create a video DVD while watching a video by connecting multiple
camcorders or video devices. By connecting a Handycam® via a USB cable,
you can also create a video DVD with the same video quality when recording.
The disc created can be played on a compatible DVD player.
And you can also set your favorite photo for a DVD menu (page 73).
AVCHD discs –HD (High Definition) image quality discs–
You can record HD (High Definition) video as is, by connecting a High
Definition Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) via a USB cable.
The AVCHD disc created can be played on an AVCHD compatible devices.
You can enjoy HD (High Definition) image quality with playing back the
AVCHD disc if an HD (High Definition) TV is used.
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Notes on compatibility of AVCHD disc
• An AVCHD disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player
or recorder.
• Do not insert an AVCHD 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 without warning.
• An AVCHD disc can be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/
recorder, Playstation 3® or other compatible device.
Devices that can play the disc will vary, depending on the image quality.
AVCHD disc (a disc containing High Definition videos)
No
Yes
Yes
DVD device
AVCHD format
compatible device
Computer*
Video DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD device
AVCHD format
compatible device
Computer
supporting DVD playback
* Install the application compatible AVCHD on your computer before this operation. 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 AVCHD disc created.)
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Camcorders/video devices, recording quality, and the interface
When dubbing, use the input jack appropriate for the connecting device and the
image quality. Since the input jack here affects the disc selection, see also
Input jacks on DVDirect
Image
quality
Type of device
S VIDEO
IN
USB
DV IN
VIDEO IN
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Sony Handycam (HDD)
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Sony Handycam
(Memory Stick)
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Sony Handycam (DVD)
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Sony Handycam
(DV/D8/HDV)
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Sony Handycam
(MICROMV)
Other camcorders with DV
jack
Other camcorders/video
devices
Hints
• You can down-convert HD (High Definition) videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality
by dubbing via the VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN jack.
• When the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam (HDV) is preset to [ON], you can
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down-convert videos recorded in HDV format to SD (Standard Definition) quality by
dubbing via the DV IN jack.
Note
Note that you cannot dub:
− videos directly from a memory card inserted to the memory card slots on the DVDirect.
These card slots are for photo import only.
− both HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard Definition) videos to a single DVD.
− both the videos and photos stored in the camcorder at the same time.
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− from an 8 cm DVD-RW formatted in VR mode in a Handycam (DVD).
− videos with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs
from satellite or CATV receivers., etc.).
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Notes on presetting camcorders
• The [USB SPEED] setting on Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) must be set
to [AUTO]. ([AUTO] is the default setting.)
• The [A/V t DV OUT] setting on Handycam® (DV/D8) must be set to
[OFF]. ([OFF] is the default setting.)
• When dubbing the 16:9 pictures (pictures shot with the camcorder’s setting
set to 16:9) via the DV IN, VIDEO IN, or S VIDEO IN jack on the DVDirect,
set the TV type setting on the camcorder to 4:3.
• If you erase or edit a video on a Handycam® with a computer or
Playstation 3®, it is not possible to dub videos properly by connecting the
Handycam® to the DVDirect. Erase or edit video using the Handycam®.
Notes on time required for recording
When recording from Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick or DVD) connected
via USB cable, the length of time required depends on the REC mode (XP, HQ,
SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the Handycam®
contains. In general, videos shot in higher image quality modes take longer to
be recorded onto a disc. The following provides a general estimate of the time
required to record a 1-hour video containing one scene onto a disc.
Recording HD (High Definition) video
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Mode
XP
From a High Definition Handycam (HDD/Memory Stick)
about 40 min
about 25 min
about 20 min
about 15 min
HQ
SP
LP
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
From a High Definition
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Mode
Handycam
From Handycam (DVD)
(HDD/Memory Stick)
HQ
SP
about 20 min
about 15 min
about 10 min
about 40 min
about 30 min
about 20 min
LP
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Usable disc
Select according to the input jack that you are connecting the device to.
Input jacks on DVDirect
Disc Type
DV/VIDEO IN/
S VIDEO
USB
DVD+R
+
R
DVD+R DL (Double layer)
DVD+RW
+
RW
DVD-R
-
R
-
R DL
DVD-R DL (Dual layer)
DVD-RW
-
RW
Notes on recording on discs
•
When adding video to a previously recorded disc (unfinalized disc), you must
use the same interface used for the previous recording. For example, you
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cannot add video from a Handycam (DVD) connected via an S-video or video
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input cable onto a disc with video dubbed from a Handycam (DVD)
connected via a USB cable.
• You cannot add recordings to a disc created on a PC or other DVD device.
• When dubbing HD (High Definition) videos, always use a new disc. You
cannot add HD (High Definition) videos to the same AVCHD disc that you
have previously recorded.
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About Created Video DVDs and AVCHD discs
The contents of a disc consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-
sections, called chapters.
A DVD Menu is displayed each time a DVD is inserted into a DVD player and
serves as a title page or table of contents for playing the video DVD.
You can create a video DVD that display thumbnail images of titles in the
DVD Menu screen.
And you can also use pictures or favorite photos as wallpaper for the DVD
menu screen.
DVD Menu
Titles and chapters
Disc
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Chapters
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
When you create a video DVD or AVCHD disc with the DVDirect, titles and
chapters are created as follows:
For video DVDs
(Manual Dubbing or Dubbing from DV camcorders connected via
DV (i.LINK) cable)
Titles are created between the points where you start and stop a
recording on the DVDirect.
Title
Chapters are created according to the “Auto Chapter” setting
Chapter
You can set the display selected from “DVD Menu” or your
favorite photo (page 73).
DVD menu
Previewing on
You can play the video on the DVDirect.
DVDirect
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For video DVDs
(Dubbing from Handycam® connected via USB cable)
1
Titles* are created at points in the video where the date recorded
changes.
Title
2
Chapter
Chapters are created for each scene* in the title.
You can set the display selected from “DVD Menu” or your
DVD menu
Previewing on
DVDirect
You can play the video on the DVDirect.
AVCHD discs
Title
One title is created.
2
Chapter
DVD menu
Chapters are created for each scene* in the title.
DVD Menu cannot be created.
You cannot play the video.
Previewing on
DVDirect
1
* Titles are also created if you change the REC mode (from HQ or SP to LP or vice versa),
or aspect ratio (from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa) in video you record.
2
* Scenes are created each time recording is started and then stopped.
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Dubbing From a Handycam (HDD/
Memory Stick) –One Touch Dubbing–
You can create video DVDs from your Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick)
simply by pressing the DISC BURN button on the Handycam.
As from the next dubbing, additional video can be dubbed onto a disc without
dubbing the previous contents again.
Note
When storing both HD (High Definition) video and SD (Standard Definition) video on an
®
AVCHD Handycam (HDD/Memory Stick), the DVDirect automatically detects HD (High
Definition) video and records it on the disc.
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect.
A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window.
The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
Note
If you create an AVCHD disc, insert a new disc.
3 Turn on the camcorder.
4 Connect the camcorder to the DVDirect.
Connect the camcorder’s USB connector (Type mini B) to the DVDirect’s
USB connector (Type A) using a USB cable (not supplied).
HANDCAM
USB cable (not supplied)
After connecting the USB cable, the [USB SELECT] screen appears in the
camcorder’s LCD screen.
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5 Touch [DISC BURN] on the camcorder’s LCD screen, or press
DISC BURN button on the camcorder or Handycam Station.
Touch [DISC BURN] or
[DVD BURN].
DISC BURN
Note
Depending on camcorder type, the display that appears in the camcorder’s LCD screen
or button names on the camcorder may differ.
Dubbing starts, and the progress appears in the display window.
Current disc
Number of
required discs
Hint
When the contents of the camcorder do not fit on a single disc, the disc will be finalized
once it becomes full, and the following message will appear in the display window.
Remove the completed disc, and insert a blank disc. Dubbing will resume automatically.
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6 Dubbing is complete.
When dubbing HD (High Definition) video:
The disc is automatically ejected.
When dubbing SD (Standard Definition) video:
“Complete” appears in the display window and recording automatically
stops.
Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc, and select whether to finalize
display.
To stop dubbing
You cannot stop while recording is in progress. You can only cancel dubbing
by pressing the (stop) button when replacing a disc.
Note on One Touch Dubbing
This function is only available when the DVDirect is in the following states:
• no button on the DVDirect is pressed after the power is turned on
• the menu appears in the display window
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Dubbing From a Handycam (HDD/
Memory Stick) –Using the Dubbing Mode–
When Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) is connected to the DVDirect, you
can use one of four dubbing modes as preferred.
Note
When storing both HD (High Definition) video and SD (Standard Definition) video on an
®
AVCHD Handycam (HDD/Memory Stick), the DVDirect automatically detects HD (High
Definition) video and records it on the disc.
Before selecting a dubbing mode…
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a
The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
Hint
You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record video.
When dubbing HD (High Definition) video:
Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select
“AVCHD Dubbing.”
When dubbing SD (Standard Definition) video:
Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Video , DVD.”
Then select “USB” in the input selection screen.
2 Turn on the camcorder.
3 Connect the camcorder to the DVDirect.
Connect the camcorder’s USB connector (Type mini B) to the DVDirect’s
USB connector (Type A) using a USB cable (not supplied).
HANDCAM
USB cable (not supplied)
After connecting the USB cable, the [USB SELECT] screen appears in the
camcorder’s LCD screen.
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4 Touch [COMPUTER] on the camcorder’s LCD screen.
When using a Handycam® (HDD):
Touch [ COMPUTER] or
[HDD].
When using a Handycam®
(Memory Stick):
Touch [
Memory Stick].
Once you touch the button on the camcorder’s LCD screen, the DVDirect
detects the connected camcorder, and the display window on the DVDirect
changes.
Note
Depending on the camcorder you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not
appear automatically and connection configuration may be required beforehand. And
depending on camcorder type, the display that appears in the camcorder’s LCD screen or
button names on the camcorder may differ. Refer to the section on connecting to
computers in the operating instructions of your camcorder. You can complete connecting
the DVDirect by the same operation as connecting to the computer.
5 The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
Type of input
Type of disc created
• When creating an
Dubbing mode
AVCHD disc:
• When creating a video
DVD:
Number of required
discs
You can select a dubbing mode, which can be displayed in the top right of
the display window by pressing < or ,.
For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page below.
• Full (All) Dubbing
• Incremental Dubbing
• Playlist Dubbing
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Full (All) Dubbing
You can use Full Dubbing to dub the video contents of the camcorder onto a
disc or more than a disc with a single touch of a button.
1 Press < or , until “Full” is displayed at the top right of the
display window.
2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
The DVDirect starts dubbing after the disc has been formatted.
“Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the
button lights up during dubbing.
(record)
Current disc
Number of
required discs
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3 Change to a blank disc when the disc is full.
If the contents of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will
be finalized once it becomes full. The disc will be automatically ejected,
and the following message will appear in the display window.
Insert a blank disc. Dubbing will resume automatically.
4 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete.
When dubbing is complete, the disc is automatically ejected. The video
DVD (or AVCHD disc) is completed, and you can now play it on DVD
players or the DVD drives of computers. An AVCHD disc can be played
on an AVCHD compatible device.
To stop dubbing
You cannot stop while recording is in progress. You can only cancel dubbing
by pressing the
(stop) button when replacing a disc.
Incremental Dubbing
After the video contents of an camcorder are dubbed onto discs, additional
video taken with the same camcorder can be dubbed onto discs without
dubbing the previous contents again.
1 Press < or , until “Incremental” is displayed at the top right of
the display window.
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2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
“Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the
button lights up during dubbing.
(record)
3 Change to a blank disc when the disc is full.
If the contents of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will
be finalized once it becomes full. The disc will be automatically ejected,
and the following message will appear in the display window.
Insert a blank disc. Dubbing will resume automatically.
Note
If the camcorder does not contain new video (all of the video contents have already been
recorded onto a DVD), Incremental Dubbing is not available.
4 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete.
When dubbing HD (High Definition) video:
The disc is automatically ejected.
When dubbing SD (Standard Definition) video:
“Complete” appears in the display window and dubbing automatically
stops.
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Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc, and select whether to finalize
display.
Hint
If you eject a disc without finalizing after videos have been dubbed, you can add videos
onto the same disc later.
To stop dubbing
You cannot stop while recording is in progress. You can only cancel dubbing
by pressing the (stop) button when replacing a disc.
Note on Incremental Dubbing
This function is started over in the following states:
• a different Memory Stick than previously used to dub is inserted in the
Handycam® (Memory Stick).
• a different Handycam® (HDD) than previously used to dub is connected to
the DVDirect.
Playlist Dubbing
You can dub all scenes within a Playlist created on your camcorder.
Create a Playlist on your camcorder beforehand to use the Playlist Dubbing.
1 Press < or , until “Playlist” is displayed in the top right of the
display window.
2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
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“Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the
button lights up during dubbing.
(record)
To stop dubbing
You cannot stop a recording once it has started. You can only cancel dubbing
by the (stop) button when replacing a disc.
Scenes Selection Dubbing
You can record scenes selected by viewing thumbnails or shooting date.
1 Press < or , until “Select Videos” is displayed in the top right
of the display window.
2 Press M or m to select “Thumbnail” or “Shooting Date,” and
press the
(select) button.
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3 Press M m < , to select the thumbnail or shooting date you
want to dub and press the (select) button to mark.
Only the marked scenes or videos selected by shooting date is dubbed.
Thumbnail:
Shooting date:
Selected scene
Marked scene to
dub
Number of required
discs
Marked the shooting date to
dub
The shooting date of current photo
Hint
Pressing the
(select) button repeatedly, marks or unmarks in the display.
4 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
“Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the
button lights up during dubbing.
(record)
To stop dubbing
You cannot stop a recording once it has started. You can only cancel dubbing
by the (stop) button when replacing a disc.
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Dubbing From a Handycam (DVD)
When a Handycam® (DVD) is connected to the DVDirect, you can select Full
or Consolidation Dubbing, and then record.
Before selecting a dubbing mode…
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a
The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
Hint
You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record video.
Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Video , DVD.”
Then select “USB” in the input selection screen.
2 Turn on the camcorder, and set it to playback mode.
3 Connect the camcorder to the DVDirect.
Connect the camcorder’s USB connector (Type mini B) to the DVDirect’s
USB connector (Type A) using a USB cable (not supplied).
HANCAM
USB cable (not supplied)
After connecting the USB cable, the [USB SELECT] screen appears in the
camcorder’s LCD screen.
4 Touch [COMPUTER] on the camcorder’s LCD screen.
Touch [
COMPUTER].
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Once you touch the button on the camcorder’s LCD screen, the DVDirect
detects the connected camcorder, and the display window on the DVDirect
changes.
Note
Depending on the camcorder you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not
appear automatically and connection configuration may be required beforehand. And
depending on camcorder type, the display appeared in the camcorder’s LCD screen or
button names on the camcorder may differ.
Refer to the section on connecting to computers in the operating instructions of your
camcorder. You can complete connecting the DVDirect by the same operation as
connecting to the computer.
5 The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
Type of input
Dubbing mode
You can select a dubbing mode displayed in the top right of the display
window by pressing < or ,.
For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page below.
• Full (All) Dubbing
• Consolidation Dubbing
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Full (All) Dubbing
You can use Full Dubbing to dub the video contents of an 8cm DVD onto a
disc with a single touch of a button.
1 Press < or , until “Full” is displayed in the top right of the
display window.
The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
The DVDirect starts dubbing after the disc has been formatted.
“Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the
button lights up during dubbing.
(record)
3 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete.
When dubbing is complete, the disc is automatically ejected. The video
DVD is completed, and you can now play it on other DVD players or
computer DVD drives.
Note
You cannot stop a dubbing once it has started.
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Consolidation Dubbing
When you have multiple 8-cm discs containing video taken with a DVD
camcorder, you can consolidate and dub the video onto one 12-cm disc.
1 Press < or , until “Consolidation” is displayed in the top right
of the display window.
2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
During dubbing, the progress appears in the display window.
3 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete.
“Complete” appears in the display window and automatically stops. Press
the Z (eject) button to eject the disc, and select whether to finalize the disc
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Hints
• To consolidate the video contents of another 8-cm disc onto the current disc, replace
the 8-cm disc in the DVD camcorder with the new 8-cm disc, and press the
(record) button on the DVDirect.
• If you eject a 12-cm disc from the DVDirect without finalizing after videos have been
dubbed, you can consolidate videos recorded on other 8-cm discs onto the same 12-cm
disc later.
Note
You cannot stop while dubbing is in progress. Wait until it stops automatically.
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Dubbing From a Handycam (DV/D8) or
DV digital video camera
When a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera is connected to the
DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) cable, you can select Full or Manual Dubbing.
Before selecting a dubbing mode…
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a
The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
Hint
You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record video.
Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Video , DVD.”
Then select “DV” in the input selection screen.
2 Turn on the camcorder, and set it to playback mode.
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 for your camcorder.
3 Connect the camcorder to the DVDirect.
Connect the camcorder’s DV connector to the DVDirect’s DV IN
connector using a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied).
DV IN
DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied)
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4 The following appears in the DVDirect's display window.
Type of input
Dubbing mode
Remaining disc time
Rec quality
You can select a dubbing mode displayed at the top right of the display
window by pressing < or ,.
For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page below.
• Full (All) Dubbing
• Manual Dubbing
Full (All) Dubbing
You can use Full Dubbing to dub the video contents of a video tape onto a disc.
When Full Dubbing is selected, the play or stop mode on the camcorder is
automatically operated with the single touch of a button on the DVDirect.
1 Press < or , until “Full” is displayed in the top right of the
display window.
The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
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2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
The DVDirect starts dubbing at the same time the camcorder starts
playback. When the video tape is not at its beginning, it will automatically
rewind and the DVDirect starts dubbing. “Recording” appears in the
display window, and the
(record) button lights up during dubbing.
3 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete.
When dubbing is complete, the disc is automatically ejected. The video
DVD is completed, and you can now play it on DVD players, or DVD
drives of computers.
Hint
When a blank portion of the DV tape is reached, dubbing automatically stops and the
(record) button dims.
Manual Dubbing
While you operate the play button or stop button on your DV camcorder
manually, you can dub a video using the
the DVDirect.
(record) and
(stop) buttons on
1 Operate the camcorder to start video playback.
Video playback appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
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2 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
During dubbing, “Recording” appears in the display window during video
playback.
3 Press the
(stop) button to stop dubbing.
Wait a moment until the display window changes.
4 To dub additional video, repeat steps 1 to 3.
When dubbing is complete, press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc and
to go back to the menu display.
To pause dubbing
Press the
press the
(record) button while dubbing is in progress. To restart dubbing,
(record) button again.
Notes on Manual Dubbing
• If you start dubbing after more than 10 minutes since you inserted the disc
into the DVDirect, dubbing will takes a few seconds to start. Start dubbing
immediately after inserting the disc.
• If you stop playback on the camcorder during dubbing, the DVDirect pauses
dubbing. To resume dubbing, restart playback on the video device. If no
video signal is detected for 2 minutes, dubbing stops.
• If you press the
(stop) button, you may hear the noise of the disc turning
momentarily.
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Dubbing From Video Devices
You can manually dub the portions of video you want to dub by alternating
between the play and stop buttons.
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect.
A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window.
The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
3 Connect the video device to the DVDirect.
Use an AV or S-video cable (both not supplied) when connecting a video
device such as a VCR or DVR to the DVDirect.
For AV cables:
Connect the video device’s audio/video output connectors to the
DVDirect’s AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN connectors using an AV cable (not
supplied).
To audio/video output
or
AV cable (not supplied)
Hint
The connectors on a video device differ depending on the device. Refer to the operating
instructions for your device, and use the appropriate AV cable.
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For S-video cables:
Connect the video device’s S-video out connector to the DVDirect’s S
VIDEO IN connector using the S-video cable (not supplied). You must
also connect an audio cable for audio input.
To audio/S-video output
Audio cable
(not supplied)
S-video cable (not supplied)
Hint
If your video device has an S-video connector, use an S-video cable for improved picture
quality (compared to video cable quality).
4 Operate the video device to start playback of video.
Video playback appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
Type of input
VIDEO: VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO: S VIDEO IN
REC quality
Remaining disc time
Hint
The DVDirect detects and selects video input signals automatically when you play back
video from the connected video device. You can also use the menu display to select the
input connector. Press the RETURN button to show the “Menu” display, then select
“Video , DVD.” Select “VIDEO” or “S VIDEO,” according to the connection to your
video device. The input connector selected is displayed in the top left of the display
window.
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5 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
“Recording” appears in the display window during video playback.
Recording time
6 Press the
(stop) button to stop dubbing.
Wait a moment until the display window changes.
7 To dub additional video, repeat steps 4 to 6.
8 When you are finished dubbing, press the RETURN button to go
back to the menu display.
whether to finalize the disc.
For details on finalizing discs, see “What is ‘finalize disc’?” (page 66).
To pause dubbing
Press the
press the
(record) button while dubbing is in progress. To restart dubbing,
(record) button again.
Notes on dubbing from video devices
• If you start dubbing after more than 10 minutes since you inserted the disc
into the DVDirect, dubbing will takes a few seconds to start. Start dubbing
immediately after inserting the disc.
• If you stop playback on the camcorder or video device during dubbing (or
the video signal is interrupted), the DVDirect pauses dubbing. To resume
dubbing, restart playback on the video device. If no video signal is detected
for 2 minutes, dubbing stops.
• If you press the
(stop) button, you may hear the noise of the disc turning
momentarily.
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B Creating a Photo DVD
Creating a Photo DVD
You can easily record photos taken with your digital still camera from a
memory card onto a DVD.
Still images stored on a Handycam® (HDD/DVD/Memory Stick) can also be
recorded onto a disc.
If you select to create a slideshow, you can create a DVD playable on the other
DVD players.
Types of Dubbing
Two types of dubbing are available for creating photo DVDs:
Full Dubbing
This method allows you to select entire photos stored on HDD or 8-cm DVD
in Handycam® or on memory card and dub them onto a DVD.
Photo Selection dubbing
This method allows you to select only scenes (photos) or the shooting date you
want to dub and record them onto a disc.
Dubbing by Visual Index (Thumbnail)
This method allows you to dub selected photos by viewing
thumbnails onto a disc.
Dubbing by Shooting Date
This method allows you to dub photos selected by shooting date onto
a disc.
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About Created Photo DVDs –Types of Photo DVD–
The following types of photo DVD can be created with the DVDirect.
Photo backup DVD
Photo backup DVDs allow you to store photos (JPEG files) taken with a digital
still camera or Handycam® on a DVD disc. You can view the photo backup
DVD created with the DVDirect in the display window or view it using the
DVD drive of a computer. And you can also view the photo using a DVD
player capable of playing JPEG files.
Slideshow DVD
In addition to storing photos (JPEG files), slideshow DVDs allow you to view
these photos as a slideshow. A slideshow DVD can be played on commercial
DVD players, and can even include background music.
Hints
• The picture quality of the photos played back in a slideshow is equivalent to that of video
DVDs.
• Using the DVD drive of a computer, or DVD player capable of playing JPEG files, you can
view higher quality photos on both a photo backup DVD and a slideshow DVD.
Notes on creating a Photo DVD
• Up to 2000 photos can be dubbed on a disc.
• You cannot dub both video and still images stored in the camcorder onto a
disc at the same time.
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Camcorders/photo devices, recorded media, and the interface
Use either the USB jack or one of the memory card slots on the DVDirect,
according to your device and the media on which photos are recorded.
Input jack/memory card slots on
DVDirect
Type of device
Media
Multi
Card
USB
MS Duo
CF
Built-in HDD
®
Sony Handycam (HDD)
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo
8cm DVD
®
Sony Handycam
(Memory Stick)
®
Sony Handycam (DVD)
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Duo
SD card
®
Sony Handycam
(HDV/DV/D8)
®
Sony CyberShot
Other Digital Still Cameras xD Picture Card
CompactFlash
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Usable Discs for Creating Photo DVDs
The following discs can be used for creating a photo DVD.
Interface on DVDirect
USB Memory card slots
Disc Type
Logo
DVD+R
+
R
DVD+R DL (Double layer)
DVD+RW
+
RW
DVD-R
-
R
-
R DL
DVD-R DL (Dual layer)
DVD-RW
-
RW
About Created Photo DVDs
Slideshow DVDs
The contents of a slideshow DVD consist of titles and chapters as a Video
every 10 photos. And up to 99 chapters per title can be created.
Title 1
Chapter 1
10 Photos
Chapter 2
10 Photos
Chapter 3
10 Photos
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
You can create the DVD menu using pictures or favorite photos as a wallpaper
You can also set background music while playing a slideshow DVD (page 73).
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Storage locations on photos (JPEG files)
Some folders are created on a photo DVD, and all photos (JPEG files) are
stored in the folder “100VRDMC.”
Hint
File names are automatically created when the photo DVD is created.
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Dubbing Photos Stored on a Memory
®
Card/Handycam
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a
The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
Hint
You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record the photos.
Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Photo , DVD” in the
“Menu” display. When dubbing photos from a memory card in the memory card slot,
select “Memory Card.” When dubbing from a connected camcorder, select “USB.”
2 Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot
(page 21), or turn on and connect your camcorder.
Note
When connecting to a DVD camcorder, set the camcorder to PLAY or PLAY/EDIT
mode.
When connecting your camcorder:
Connect the camcorder’s USB connector (Type mini B) to the DVDirect’s
USB connector (Type A) using a USB cable (not supplied).
HANDCAM
USB cable (not supplied)
After connecting the USB cable, the [USB SELECT] screen appears in the
camcorder’s LCD screen.
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Touch the media display storing photos on your camcorder’s LCD
screen.
®
When using a Handycam (HDD):
Touch [
COMPUTER] or [HDD].
®
When using a Handycam (Memory
Stick):
Touch [
COMPUTER].
®
When using a Handycam (DVD):
Touch [ COMUPTER].
The display window on the DVDirect changes.
Note
Depending on the camcorder you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not
appear automatically and connection configuration may be required beforehand. And the
display that appears in the camcorder’s LCD screen, or button names on the camcorder
may differ. Refer to the section on connecting to computers in the operating instructions
of your camcorder. You can complete connecting to the DVDirect by the same operation
as connecting to the computer.
3 Press < or , to switch the dubbing mode.
Pressing < or , switches the dubbing mode displayed in the top right of
the display window.
For Full Dubbing:
Press < or , until “Full” displays.
Type of input
USB: Handycam
M.S.: Memory Stick
Dubbing mode
M.S.Duo: Memory Stick Duo
SD: SD Card
xD: xD-Picture Card
CF: Compact Flash
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For Select Photo Dubbing:
Press < or , until “Select Photos” displays.
Press M or m to select “Thumbnail” or “Shooting Date.”
Press M m < , to select the thumbnail or shooting date you want to dub
and press the
(select) button to mark.
Thumbnail
Shooting Date
Current photo/
Number of recorded date of current
The shooting
Marked the shooting date to
dub
photos
photo
Selected photo
Marked photo to dub
Pressing the
display.
(select) button repeatedly, marks or unmarks in the
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4 Press the
(record) button to start dubbing.
During dubbing, the progress appears in the display window, and the
(record) button remains lit.
5 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete.
When all the photos are dubbed onto the disc, “Complete” appears in the
display window and dubbing automatically stops.
When dubbing is complete, press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc
(page 65). To preview photos dubbed on the disc or dub additional photos
to the same disc, press the RETURN button to go back to the menu display.
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To display only one photo
Press the
(stop) button when thumbnails are displayed.
The photo selected is displayed in full.
The photo can be rotated 90 degrees right with each press of the , button.
The photo can be rotated 90 degrees left with each press of the < button.
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B Finalizing/Viewing the Created DVD
Removing/Finalizing the Created Disc
When dubbing is complete, press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc. Then
you can select whether to keep the disc unfinalized (to add videos or photos
later), or to create a completed disc (finalized) (page 66).
For photo DVD, you can select whether to create a slideshow.
According to the following operation, complete creating the disc.
Note
In the following cases, the disc is automatically ejected when dubbing is complete:
• create the AVCHD disc.
• create the video DVD in Full Dubbing mode.
• select “ON” on “Slideshow Creation” in the setup menu, and create the photo DVD.
1 Press the Z (eject) button.
A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears.
Hint
This message will not appear when using a DVD+RW disc for dubbing video (except
when dubbing video on a camcorder connected via the USB connector).
2 Select whether to finalize the disc.
To finalize the disc:
Select “Yes” and press the
will appear, so select “OK” and press the
(select) button. A confirmation message
(select) button again. When
creating a photo DVD, a message asking whether to create a slideshow
appears. Move on to step 3.
To not finalize the disc:
Select “No” and press the
(select) button. The disc will be ejected
without finalization.
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3 Select whether to create a slideshow for a photo DVD.
Press M or m to select whether to create a slideshow, and press the
(select) button.
To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select “No.”
To complete the disc as a slideshow DVD, select “Yes.”
Note
It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing for a photo backup DVD. The amount of
time it takes to complete a slideshow DVD depends on the number and size of the photos.
(For example, it may take 20 minutes or more to record 100 files (5-megapixel photos)
onto a DVD.)
When all processing is complete, the disc is ejected and the video DVD or
photo DVD is complete.
To create a slideshow DVD with a single button touch
You can create a slideshow DVD with a single touch of the
(record) button
What is “finalize disc”?
To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices.
When ejecting a disc immediately after recording, the DVDirect asks you if
you want to finalize the disc or not.
Even if you eject the disc without finalizing, you can finalize the disc from the
Setup menu (page 71).
Generally, you complete the disc by finalizing.
The finalized disc can be played in the same way as DVD-Video or DVD-
ROM discs on a DVD device.
Check the following to see if finalizing is necessary for your intended
purposes.
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Finalize the disc
• to create a disc playable on DVD players.
• to create a disc readable on DVD drives of computers.
• to create a disc to be distributed to others.
• To create a 100% complete disc as a video DVD or photo DVD (you do not
intend to add videos or photos later).
Do not finalize the disc
• when you want to add videos to the same disc with the DVDirect later.
• when you want to add photos to the same disc with the DVDirect later.
Hint
When using a DVD+RW disc for dubbing video (except when dubbing video on a camcorder
connected via the USB connector), finalizing is unnecessary; no message prompting
finalization appears when ejecting the disc, and there is no need to finalize from the Setup
menu.
You can always add videos on the DVD+RW disc with the DVDirect, and the disc can always
be played on a DVD player, or DVD drive of a computer.
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Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo
DVD
You can play back and check a video DVD and a photo DVD dubbed with the
DVDirect in the display window on the top of the unit.
Notes
• Sound cannot be heard when previewing the disc on the DVDirect.
• You cannot output video images to an external device, such as a TV.
• You cannot play back an AVCHD disc.
• You cannot play back discs recorded on a device other than the DVDirect, or a disc
recorded with commercial DVD.
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect.
2 Press the RETURN button to display the menu. Press M or m to
select “DVD Preview,” and then press the
(select) button.
3 Insert a DVD created with the DVDirect.
After the disc is finished being read, its contents are displayed in the
display window.
When a finalized video DVD is inserted:
The video titles dubbed on the disc appear in the display window.
Press M m < , to select the title you want to view, and press the
(select) button. The selected title starts to play. To stop playback, press the
(stop) button.
Selected title
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When a video DVD that has not been finalized is inserted:
The first title on the disc starts to play automatically.
Current title number/total title number
Press < or , to select the title you want to view. To stop playback, press
the
(stop) button.
When a photo backup DVD or a photo DVD that has not been
finalized is inserted:
You can select a photo in a DVD manually and be displayed it.
The shooting date of current photo
Current photo/Number of
recorded photos
Press M or m to select a photo that you want to view. To stop viewing, press
the
(stop) button.
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When a slideshow DVD is inserted:
The following display appears.
Press M or m to select “Photo Slideshow” or “Original Photos.”
When “Photo Slideshow” is selected, photos on a DVD are automatically
displayed in rotation. When you select a title from the DVD Menu to play
as a video DVD, photos within the title are played.
When “Original Photos” is selected, you can view a photo in a DVD
manually. You can view photos as you would view a photo backup DVD.
Hints
• If you insert a finalized DVD immediately after turning on the DVDirect, Navigation
Display activates and the video or photo recorded on the disc appear in the display
window automatically.
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B Setup
Using the Setup Menu
You can change the various settings for creating discs in the setup menu
screen.
The default setting is underlined in the following list.
1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect.
2 Press the RETURN button.
The “Menu” display appears.
3 Press m to select “Setup,” and press the
(select) button.
The setup menu appears.
Move the cursor by pressing M or m to select items or options to change,
and press the (select) button to change the setting or confirm.
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Rec Quality
Select the recording quality to use when creating a video DVD.
Recording time (approx.)
Picture
quality
Rec Quality
Single layer
disc
Double layer
disc
HQ
HSP
SP
High
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
3 hours
6 hours
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
12 hours
R
Standard
R
LP
SLP
Low
Auto Stop Timer
Select the preset time used to stop recording automatically when creating a
video DVD.
Setting
OFF
Feature
Recording automatically stops when the preset time has passed
after recording starts.
30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h are available.
30min to 8h
Note
The “Auto Stop Timer” setting is cancelled when the recording is completed, the
button is pressed during recording, or the power is turned off.
(Stop)
Auto Chapter
Specify a time interval at which to create chapters automatically on a video
DVD.
Setting
OFF
Feature
No chapter is inserted.
5min
Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute intervals.
Inserts chapters at approximately 10-minute intervals.
Inserts chapters at approximately 15-minute intervals.
10min
15min
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DVD Menu
Select a background image to apply to the DVD Menu screen of a video DVD
or a slideshow DVD.
Setting
Feature
A, B, C, D
Applies the selected image to the DVD Menu screen.
Sets your favorite photo (JPEG file) for the Menu screen of a video
DVD or slideshow DVD.
JPEG
To use a JPEG file in a DVD Menu
When “JPEG” is selected, you can set your favorite photo (JPEG file) for the
DVD Menu screen of a video DVD or a Slideshow DVD.
Using your computer, store only a single photo (JPEG file) for the DVD Menu
on the top directory in the memory card beforehand. Insert the memory card
into the DVDirect’s memory card slot before creating a disc.
Notes
• Save only a single JPEG file in the top directory of a memory card. If there are many photos
in the top directory of the Memory Card, the desired photo may not be set for the DVD
Menu.
• Use on certain JPEG files may not be possible in a DVD Menu.
Slideshow Music
Select whether to record background music onto a photo DVD (slideshow
DVD).
Setting
ON
Feature
Background music is recorded.
No background music is recorded.
OFF
Records your favorite music (MP3 file) for background music on a
Slideshow DVD.
MP3
To use an MP3 file as background music in a Slideshow DVD
If “MP3” is selected, you can record your chosen music (MP3) as background
music for a Slideshow DVD.
Using your computer, store only a single MP3 file in the top directory in the
memory card beforehand. Insert the memory card into the DVDirect’s memory
card slot before creating a disc.
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Notes
• There should only be one MP3 file saved in the top directory of Memory Card. If there are
many files in the top directory of the Memory Card, the desired music may not be set as the
background music.
• When you hand the created Slideshow DVD to others, ensure that any background music
is not copyrighted.
Slideshow Creation
Select whether to display a message prompting slideshow creation when you
press the Z (eject) button after recording for a photo DVD.
Setting
Feature
When you press the Z (eject) button after recording to a disc, a
message asking whether to create a slideshow always appears in
the display window.
OFF
After the photos are recorded onto the disc, a slideshow is created
and the disc is finalized automatically allowing immediate
playback on a DVD player.
ON
Finalize disc
If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can finalize the disc later.
For details on finalizing discs, see “What is “finalize disc”?” (page 66).
1 Insert a disc to finalize, press m to select “Finalize disc,” and
press the
(select) button.
The following message appears.
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2 Press M or m to select “Yes,” and press the
(select) button.
The following message appears.
3 Press M or m to select “OK,” and press the
(select) button.
4 The DVDirect starts finalization.
For video DVDs
The following message appears.
For photo DVDs
The following message appears.
To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select “No.”
To complete the disc as a slideshow DVD, select “Yes.”
Notes
• It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing of a video DVD or photo backup DVD.
• The amount of time it takes to complete a slideshow DVD depends on the number and
size of the photos.
After finalizing is completed, the disc can be ejected.
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Erase disc
Erase videos or photos recorded on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. The erased
disc is reusable as a blank disc.
Note
Be aware that this operation erases all data.
1 Insert a disc to erase, press m to select “Erase disc,” and press
the
(select) button.
The following message appears.
2 Press M or m to select “Yes,” and press the
(select) button.
The following message appears.
3 Press M or m to select “Yes,” and press the
(select) button.
The DVDirect starts erasing.
After erasing is completed, the disc can be ejected.
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System Info
You can check the system software version of the DVDirect.
Press m to select “System Info,” and press the
(select) button to display
the software version in the display window.
Hint
The system software is the built-in software that makes the DVDirect work.
Demo
Select whether to enable the demo.
Setting
ON
Feature
Enables the demo. When the DVDirect is not operated for a set
period of time, the demo automatically appears in the display
window.
OFF
Disables the demo.
Color System
Displays the color system used to create discs with the DVDirect.
Setting
NTSC
PAL
Feature
Records to discs in the NTSC color system.
Records to discs in the PAL color system.
Notes
• Do not change the setting of the color system usually. The appropriate color system is
preset, or the setting cannot be changed depending on the country or region of use.
• If the DVDirect’s color system is different to the color system of the camcorder connected,
you cannot record to a disc.
• If the DVDirect’s color system that you created the disc is different to the color system of
a DVD player for playing the disc created, you cannot play the disc.
Language
Select the language display for the display window.
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B Additional Information
About Discs
Compatible Writable Discs
The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect.
However, not all disc operations are supported.
Photo DVD &
AVCHD disc
Disc type
DVD+R
Logo
Video DVD
DVD+R DL
(Double layer)
*
DVD+RW
DVD+RW
High speed
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
(Dual layer)
DVD-RW
* Only use when connecting to the DV IN, VIDEO IN, or S-VIDEO IN connector.
Note
DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW and 8-cm DVD cannot be used.
Notes on using discs
• 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. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the playing device.
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About Memory Cards
About “Memory Stick”
The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with the DVDirect are listed in
the table below. However, proper operation is not guaranteed for all “Memory
Stick” products.
“Memory Stick” type
Memory Stick
Read
a
Memory Stick (MagicGate/High-
speed data transfer compatible)
1
a*
Memory Stick Duo
a
Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/
High-speed data transfer
compatible)
1
a*
1
MagicGate Memory Stick
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO
a*
1
a*
1
a*
1
2
Memory Stick PRO Duo
a* *
1
* Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect.
2
* Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” operation is supported up to 8GB.
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
Write
protect
position
position
LOCK
LOCK
Memo area
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• 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 correctly.
• Not all memory card operations with other card adapters are supported.
• Slide the write protect switch with a thin implement.
• Format the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or digital still camera. A
“Memory Stick” formatted with your computer may not work correctly.
• 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 accessing data.
• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:
− when the “Memory Stick” is removed or the DVDirect is turned off during
a read operation
− when the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity
or electrical noise
About the CompactFlash/SD/xD-Picture Cards
The DVDirect is compatible with the following memory cards. But not all
memory card operations are supported.
• SD Memory Card*1
• SDHC Memory Card*2
• xD –Picture Card
• CompactFlash (Type 1/Type 11) and CF+Card (Type 1/Type 11)-
compatible CompactFlash*3
1
* SD Memory Card operation is supported up to 2GB.
2
* SDHC Memory Card operation is supported up to 4GB.
3
* Use CompactFlash with a power specification of 3.3V or 3.3V/5V. You cannot them with
a power specification of 5V or 3V. Do not insert other types of CompactFlash into the
DVDirect’s insertion slot. The DVDirect may be damaged.
Notes on using memory cards
• Do not use a commercial card adapter that does not support required
operations.
• Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may result.
• Copyright protected data cannot be read.
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• To protect important data, always keep
discs in their cases.
• Do not wipe writable discs using a disc
cleaner before recording data. Instead, use
a blower to remove any dust.
Precautions
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.
• Data may not be recorded properly if there
are scratches or dust on the unrecorded
area of writable discs. Handle discs very
carefully.
Transportation
Handling memory cards
• Please repack the DVDirect in its original
carton when shipping by itself.
• Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory
cards to external shock.
• If the DVDirect is to be shipped, remove
any disc beforehand.
• Do not disassemble or modify the memory
cards.
• 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:
− extremely high temperature, such as the
interior of a car, outdoors exposed to
direct sunlight, or near a heater.
− direct sunlight
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.
− high humidity
− corrosive substances
− excessive dust
− electrostatic or electronic noises
− magnetic fields
Handling discs
• Handle discs only by the edges. Never
touch the recording surface.
• 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.
• Do not affix labels on discs.
• Do not store discs in dusty or humid
locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat-
generating devices.
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RECORDABLE DISCS
Specifications
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-
RW, *DVD+R DL
VIDEO RECORDING
* video recording via S-VIDEO / VIDEO /
DV IN jack only
12cm disc
Creatable discs
• Video DVD
(Playable on DVD players/recorders
or PCs with DVD drive)
• AVCHD disc *
Interface
DV IN1)
4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100,
DVC-SD input
VIDEO input
(Playable on Blu-ray Disc players/
®
recorders/Playstation3 consoles, or
devices supporting AVCHD format
playback)
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
S VIDEO input
* Requires a Sony High Definition
®
Handycam (HDD/Memory Stick).
Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms
AUDIO input
Supported input devices
• Video devices with video/audio
outputs
2 Vrms, Impedance more than
47 kilohms
®
• Sony Handycam (DV/D8) or DV
Memory Card slot
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick2), SD
Memory Card2), xD-Picture Card2),
CompactFlash
digital video camera
• Sony Handycam (HDD/DVD/
Memory Stick)
®
USB port
Type A 3)
PHOTO RECORDING
1)
Creatable discs
For DV input from DV digital video camera
only.
You cannot record video from MICROMV or
HDV camcorders (HDV format) and other
digital video devices having the i.LINK
connector.
• Photo Slideshow DVD
(Playable on DVD players/recorders
or PCs with DVD drive)
• Photo Backup DVD
(Playable on PCs with a DVD drive, or
DVD players/recorders supporting
playback of JPEG image files)
2)
Multi card slot
3)
®
For Sony Handycam (HDD/DVD/Memory
Stick) connection only.
Supported input devices
• MemoryStick Duo, MemoryStick
PRO Duo, MemoryStick,
MemoryStick PRO, SD Memory
Card, SDHC Memory Card, xD-
Picture Card, CompactFlash
®
• Sony Handycam (HDD/DVD/
Memory Stick)
Supported photo format
JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant
VIDEO/PHOTO PREVIEW
Previewing* on built-in LCD display
* only Video DVD and Photo DVD created
with VRD-MC5
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General
Power
DC 12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack)
Consumption
Max. 2.5 A
AC adapter*
Type: AC-NB12A
Input: 100 V - 240 V
Output: DC 12 V/2.5 A
* Use an AC power cord appropriate to the
region or country of use.
Size
Approx. 193 × 65 × 222.5 mm
(W×H×D)
Weight
Approx. 1.5 kg
Operating temperature
5 ºC to 35 ºC
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Screen displays in this manual may not be
the same as those of the product.
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