Sony 7911000014C User Manual

4-115-467-13(1)

Multi-Function DVD Recorder

Selecting copy mode

Introducing DVDirect 20

Preparations for Recording 29

Copying From a Camera 38

Copying From Video Devices 51

Viewing a Created Disc 57

Setup 66

Troubleshooting/References 71

Additional Information 80

Operating Instructions

VRD-MC10

2008 © Sony Corporation

Safety Regulations

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

CAUTION:

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this multi function DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the bottom exterior.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

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.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

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.

FCC Compliance Statements

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. 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:

- 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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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 www.dts.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 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.

this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

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

equipment. By ensuring this

• 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.

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.

Table of Contents

Safety Regulations ..................................2

Selecting copy mode

Find a type of copy mode ........................8

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

Type of copy modeE

Connect other video device and record

SD (Standard Definition) video............18

Recording photos from memory card ....18

Copying From a Camera

Copying All Contents ............................ 38

Copying All Contents

(from an 8cm disc) .............................. 40

Copying Only New Video/Photo............ 41

Copying Playlist .................................... 43

Copying Visual Index Lists.................... 45

Copying Manually ................................. 47

One Touch Disc Burn............................ 49

Copying From Video Devices

Copying All Contents

(from a DV tape).................................. 51

Copying All Contents (Photo)................ 52

Copying Manually ................................. 53

Copying Visual Index Lists (Photo) ....... 55

Introducing DVDirect

About this manual..................................20

Features ................................................22

Recording HD (High Definition)

video ................................................... 22

Recording SD (Standard Definition)

video ................................................... 22

Recording photos ................................. 22

Viewing a created disc ......................... 22

Before you begin................................... 23

Package Contents .................................25

Parts and Controls.................................26

Main unit................................................ 26

Remote control...................................... 28

Preparations for Recording

Turning the Power On ...........................29

Inserting a Disc......................................30

Connecting Cables for Recording..........31

USB cable ............................................. 31

DV (i.LINK) cable .................................. 33

Audio/video cable (AV cable) ............... 34

Memory Card ........................................ 37

Viewing a Created Disc

Connecting to a TV ............................... 57

Viewing Videos ..................................... 60

Viewing on a TV ..................................... 60

Viewing on the DVDirect........................61

Playing videos with the Disc Index

function ............................................... 62

Operation with remote control ............... 62

Viewing Photos ..................................... 63

Viewing on a TV ..................................... 63

Viewing on the DVDirect........................64

Playing a photo slideshow..................... 64

Operation with remote control ............... 65

Setup

Using the Setup Menu .......................... 66

Rec Quality (REC mode) ....................... 66

Auto Stop Timer ..................................... 66

Auto Chapter ......................................... 66

Auto Finalizing ....................................... 67

Disc Menu ............................................. 67

Slideshow Music.................................... 67

Finalize disc........................................... 68

Erase disc.............................................. 68

COMPONENT Settings.......................... 68

HDMI Settings .......................................69

System Info ............................................ 69

Demo .....................................................69

TV Type .................................................70

Language .............................................. 70

Troubleshooting/References

Troubleshooting.................................... 71

Supported Discs and Memory Cards.... 73

Recording Time and Video Lengths ..... 76

About Created Discs............................. 78

Additional Information

Precautions........................................... 80

Specifications........................................ 81

Index..................................................... 83

Selecting copy mode

Selecting a 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

DVDirect

Compatible

players

Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder

Playstation3

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

b Note

• Refer to “Notes on copying on discs” on page 23.

Which device did you use to capture the video?

Sony High Definition

Digital video camera

Digital still camera

Other High Definition

Digital video camera

Sony Standard

Definition

Other Standard

Definition

Digital video camera

Recording photos from memory card

Photos are recorded as a JPEG file.

Recorded memory card Connection for your

“Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick” SD Card xD-Picture Card CompactFlash

memory card

Insert a Memory card into the slot

b page 37

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

Selecting copy mode

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 51 page 53

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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

page 53

Copying Visual Index Lists

Select by an index/shooting date

page 52 page 55

Introducing DVDirect

About this manual

Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read the “Selecting copy mode” pages. “Selecting copy mode” shows you the required connections for your device and guide you through the recording process.

Selecting copy mode (page 8)

Use the chart “Find a type of copy mode” (page 8) to determine a method appropriate for your device, and the type of disc you wish to create. Next, use the “Type of copy mode (A - E)” on page 10 through 18 to determine the connection and device operation.

Preparations for Recording (page 29)

Connect your device to the DVDirect as instructed in the “Type of copy mode (A - E).” Configure your device if necessary.

Copying (pages 38, 51)

Select an available copy mode (A - E) best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions on the page referred to in this manual.

Viewing a Created Disc (page 57)

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

Features

You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.

VIDEO HDMICOMPONENT

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 compatibility, see “Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility” on page 24.

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.

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

- 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):

http://sony.storagesupport.com

The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. For details, see page 8 and select the corresponding connection and operation.

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

- HD videos recorded on a DV tape using Sony High Definition Handycam

- 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 videos properly by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. Use the camera to erase or edit video.

) in AVCHD format.

, you may not be able to copy

(HDV format).

Introducing DVDirect

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.

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, Playstation 3

or other compatible device.

Type of created disc and compatible devices

HD (High Definition) disc (containing High Definition videos)

No Yes

Yes

DVD device AVCHD format

compatible device

Computer*

SD (Standard Definition) disc (containing Standard Definition videos)

Yes Yes

DVD device AVCHD format

compatible device

* 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.)

Yes

Computer

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.

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.

Introducing DVDirect

Parts and Controls

Main unit

Front and sides

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

DV IN

A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C S VIDEO IN connector (page 34) D DV IN connector (page 33) E USB (Type A) port (page 31) F 1 (power) button (page 29) 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.

I Top panel (page 27) J Disc tray (page 30) K CompactFlash card slot (page 37) L Multi memory card slot (page 37)

Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card or xDPicture Card here.

M Memory Stick Duo slot (page 37)

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qf qg

N Memory card access LED

Lights amber when accessing a memory card.

O Z (eject) button (page 30)

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.

“Memory Stick Duo”

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