Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 Operating Instructions Manual
SONY Recording videos
from HDD camcorders ...........................
Recording videos
from DVD camcorders ............................
Recording videos
from DV camcorders ..............................
Recording videos
from miscellaneous video devices .........
Recording photos
from memory cards ................................
Recording photos
from HDD camcorders ...........................
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DvDirect
VRD-MC3
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Safety
Regulations
You are cautioned thai any changes ur
modifications nut expressly approved in this
manual could w)id your authority to operate
this equipment.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shuck, do nut open the
cabinet. Relbr servicing to qualified persouuel
ouly.
CAUTION:
As tile laser beam in tile VRD-MC3 is harmlid
to the eyes. do not attempt to disassemble tile
cabinet. Reler servicing to qualified persouuel
ouly.
The use of optical instrumeuts with this
product will increase eye hazard.
The use of controls or adjustments or
perlormauce of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
The VRD-MC3 is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT notice is
located on tile enclosure.
Bei diesem VRD-MC3 handelt es sich um eiu
Laser-Prudukt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER
KLASSE I PRODUKT befiudet sich auf dem
Geh_iuse.
CLASS1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE1
PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with tile limits tbr a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are desigued to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
iuterference iu a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio fl'equency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is uu
guarantee that interference will uot occur in a
particular iustallation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and uu, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interlerence by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reurieut or relocate tile receiving antenna.
• Increase tile separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Cuunect the equipmeut into an uutlet on a
circuit diflereut 1?'orethat to which tile
receiver is comlected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician fur help.
The shielded interlace cable recommended in
this manual must be used with this equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15of FCC
Rules.
Notes:
If you have any questions about this pruduct,
visit the user support web site listed in
"Support Overview" on page 82. The
telephone number below is not fur customer
service but only fur official purposes.
Declaration of CunR_rmity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VRD-MC3
Respuusible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo.
San Diego. CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is sut_ject tu the lk_lluwing two
cunditiuns:
( I) This device ma} not causeharmful
interlbreuce, and
(2) This device must accept an_ interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausr(istung erftillt die Europiiischen
EMC-Bestimmungen fiir die Verwendung in
R)Igender / R)Igenden Umgebuug (en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausr(istung
erfiillt die Bestimmungen der Norm
EN55022, Klasse B.)
CAUTION:
The mains plug on this equipment rnnst be used
to disconnect ulalns power.
Please ensure that the socket ouHet is installed
near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Achtung:
Zur Trennung _Ir()r_Netz ist der Netzsecker aus
der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der
Nfihe des Gerfites helh_den mul3 und leicht
zugfinlich sein soil.
Compliance
Statements
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 coukt otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of nmterials 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
Safety Regulations .......................... 2
Compliance Statements .................. 3
Introducing DVDirect
Introduction .................................... 7
Features ........................................... 8
Package Contents ............................ 9
Parts and Controls ......................... 10
Turning the Power On/Off ............ 14
Auto Setup Navigation ............... 15
Inserting a Disc ............................. 17
Inserting a Memory Card .............. 19
Creating a Video DVD
Creating a Video DUD ................. 20
Types of Recording .................... 20
Supported Camcorders/Video
Devices and Recording Modes ... 23
Writable Discs That Can Be Used
for Creating Video DUDs .......... 25
About Created Video DUDs ...... 26
One Touch Recording Through HDD
Camcorder Control
(DVD BURN) .............................. 28
One Touch Recording
(Full Recording) ........................ 31
Incremental Recording ................ 35
Consolidation Recording ............. 39
Normal Video Recording ........... 42
Previewing a Video DUD ............. 46
Creating/Viewing a Photo
DVD
Creating a Photo DUD .................. 48
Types of Recording ..................... 48
Types of Photo DUD .................. 48
Suppolled Memory Cards and
Camcorders ................................. 49
Writable Discs That Can Be Used
for Creating Photo DUDs ........... 49
About Created Photo DUDs ....... 50
Recording Photos Stored on a
Memory Card ............................... 51
Recording Photos Stored on an HDD
Camcorder .................................... 54
Viewing and Printing Photos ........ 58
Setup
Using the Setup Menu ................... 61
Rec Quality ............................... 62
Auto Stop Timer ....................... 62
Auto Chaptering ........................ 63
DUD Menu ........................... 63
Slideshow BGM ........................ 63
Slideshow Creation ................... 64
PC Connect ................................. 64
Finalize disc ................................ 64
Erase disc .................................... 67
System ......................................... 68
Demo ........................................... 68
Color System .............................. 69
Language ..................................... 69
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Using the DVDirect With a
Computer
System Requirelnents ................... 70
Setting Up the Computer .............. 71
Installing the Software ................ 71
Connecting the DVDirect to a
Computer .................................... 72
Disconnection ............................. 73
Using Memory Card Slots .......... 73
Using the Bundled Software ......... 74
Launching "Nero StartSmart" .... 74
Notes on Using Other Software
With the DVDirect ..................... 74
Additional Information
About Discs .................................. 75
Compatible Writable Discs ........ 75
Recommended Writable Discs ... 76
Writable Discs and
Compatibility .............................. 76
Precautions on Writing/Playing
Discs ........................................... 77
About Memory Cards ................... 79
About "Memory Stick" .............. 79
About the CompactFlash/SD/
xD-Picture Cards ........................ 80
Precautions .................................... 81
Support Overview ......................... 82
User Support Web Site ............... 82
System Software Updates ........... 82
Technical Support ....................... 82
Specifications ................................ 83
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• Peutium is a registered trademark of lntel Corporatiou.
• Microsofl aud Windows are registered trademarks of Microsol: Corporation.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective manufacturers, although the _x_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.
• Memory Stick and the memory stick logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (iucluding software)
are used in the specilied 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 couditions.
Please note that we cannot accept responsibility R_r f:dlure of the computer or other
devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating prohlems caused by improper
installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that
might occur when usiug this product.
The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or
sales regions specified on the warranty card.
Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied sol:ware aud
documentation, or loaning the software, without obtaining l)ermission of the copyright
holder.
We cannot accept responsibility lk_rany direct or indirect financial damage or loss of
profit that might occur when using the supplied software.
The supplied sollware can ouly be used with this product.
Specificatious of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of
product improvement.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying auythiug onto a disc, please be sure that you are not violating copyright
laws. Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software.
Check your software's license agreement for details.
Copyrights
• Televisiou programs, fihns, 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 aud/or program owner.
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Introducing DVDirect
Introduction
Burning video DVDs
You can record videos from connected
video cameras and AV devices directly
onto DVDs without using a computer.
71 You can burn the entire contents of your
HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a
DVD with one touch of the record
button.
Burning photo DVDs
FI You can archive photos from :t nlemory
card or HDD camcorder directly onto a
DVD without using a compnter.
71 You can also create slideshows of the
photos that will be playable on most
DVD players.
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Auto Setup Navigation
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, tS"eparatious for recording are made without any complicated button
operations.
Direct printing operation
You can print out photos recorded on DVDs or memory cards by connecting the DVDirect
to a PictBridge-compatible printer using the supplied USB cable.
Computer-controlled operation
The DVDirect can be used as a high speed DVD/CD drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-
compatible) interface when connected to a computer via USB cable.
The DVDirect supports high speed recording to the latest format discs such as DVD+R
double layer and DVD-R dual layer discs.
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Features
Depending on the type of device that is connected, you call perform the following
operations with the DVDirect.
Ill this manual, different icons for each operation appear ill section headings and page
corners to make sections that relate to the operations you intend to perform easier to find.
Recording videos from HDD camcorders
Create a DVD using video taken with all HDD camcorder*(connected via a USB cable).
Available functions:
One Touch Recording Through HDD Camcorder Control (DVD BURN) _ page 28
One Touch Recording (Full Recording) (_" page 31
Incremental Recording (_" page 35
Recording videos from DVD camcorders
Create a DVD using video taken with a DVD calncorder* (connected via a USB cable)
and stored on an 8-cm disc.
Available functions:
One Touch Recording (Full Recording) (_ page 31
Consolidation Recording _ page 39
Recording videos from DV camcorders
Create a DVD using video taken with a DV camcorder.
Available functions:
One Touch Recording (Full Recording) (_" page 31
Recording videos from miscellaneous video devices
Create a DVD using video taken with an HDD, DVD, DV, or D8 camcorder, or using
video from any other video device equipped with a video output connector. To connect a
device, use the AV cable supplied with your camera or standard video or S-video cables.
Available functions:
Normal Video Recording (_" page 42
Recording photos from memory cards
Create a DVD using photos taken with a digital still camera and stored on a nlenlory calzl.
Available functions:
Recording Photos Stored on a Memory Card _ page 51
Recording photos from HDD camcorders
Create a DVD using photos taken with an HDD camcorder*.
Available functions:
Recording Photos Stored on an HDD Camcorder (_ page 54
_ In this manual. "HDD camcorder" refers to the Sony HDD Handycam ® and "DVD camcorder" reli:rs to
the Sony DVD Handycam ®. The tunctions available when a camera is connected via USB cable as
described in this manual apply only when the Sony HDD Handycam ®or Sony DVD Handycam ®is used.
For details, see page 23 and 49.
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Package Contents
Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If ally of these
items are missing o1"damaged, please contact your dealer.
• DVDirect
• AC adaptor
• Hi-Speed USB cable (for PC/Printer
connection)
• AC power cord
• Quick Start Guide
• Operating Instructions (this document)
• Software disc
• Warranty card
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not sold separalely.
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Parts and Controls
Front and rear
[] _ (Power) button
Turns the r)VDirect on or off.
[] Emergency eject hole
If you cannot open tile disc tray with tire @ (Eject) button, turn off your computer, :rod
then insert a thin, elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray manually.
[] Top panel
The buttons and display for operating the DVDirect are located here (page I l).
[] Disc tray
Insert a disc here with tile label side up (page 17).
[] @ (Eject) button
Opens andcloses tile disc tray.
[] DC IN connector
Connect the supplied AC adaptor here (page 14).
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Top panel
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[] Display window
Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device, or photos fronl a memory card.
[] tl_,l=_cursor / ,_) (Select) button
Selects a flmction.
[] RETURN button
This returns the display to the main melm screen or to the previous screen when navigating
nlenus.
[] @ (Stop) button
Stops recording.
[] C) (Record) button
Starts recording.
Lights red during recording.
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Left side panel
[] USB connector (Type B)
Connect the supplied USB cable here
when connecting the DVDirect to a
computer or printer.
[] USB connector (Type A)
Connect the USB cable here when
connecting a HDD or DVD camcorder.
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Only Sony HDD or DVD camcorder input is
supported.
[] AUDIO IN kin connectors
Connect the audio plugs of an AV cable
(not supplied) here when connecting the
DVDirect to a video device, such as a
video camera or VCR.
[] VIDEO IN connector
Connect the _.ideo plug of an AV cable
(not supplied) here when connecting the
DVDirect to a video device, such as a
video camera or VCR.
[] S VIDEO IN connector
Connect an S-video cable (not supplied)
here when connecting the DVDirect to a
video device with an S-video connector,
such as a video camera or VCR.
[] DV IN connector (4-pin)
Connect a DV (i.LINK) cable (not
supplied) here when connecting the
DVDirect to a digital video camera.
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Right side panel
[] Memory card LED
Lights amber when accessing tile memory card.
[] Memory Stick Duo slot
Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" here.
[] Multi memory card slot
Insert a "Memory Stick," SD Card, or xD-Picture Card here.
[] CompactFlash card slot
Insert a CompactFlash card here.
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Turning the Power On/Off
1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adaptor.
2 Insert the power plug of the AC adaptor into the DVDirect's DC
IN connector.
3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
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• Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord.
• Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors.
4 Press the _ (Power) button.
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After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, a different
screen appears depending on the DVDirect's current status.
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To turn power off
Press the (_) (Power) button again.
Afterthepoweristurnedon,theDVDirectautomaticallydetectsinserted
memorycardsandDVDdiscsandinputsignalsfromconnecteddevices.A
messageindicatinghowtoprepareforrecordingthenappearsinthedisplay
window.Byfollowingthismessage,youcallautomaticallymoveontothe
recordingprocedureyouintendedwithoutcomplicatedbuttonoperations.
Messages and illustrations indicate the
operations to perform next.
Accessing functions from the main menu
You call perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the
main menu. You can also go to the setup screen (Setup menu) from the main
menu for various settings.
Press the RETURN button wheu [_ Menu] is displayed at the bottom
right of the display window to return to the main menu.
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Press t o1",_, to select the desired operation, and press the _ (Select) button.
DV CamcorderNideo ,_, DVD: Create a video DVD fi'oma digital vide()camcorder
connected via a DV (i.LINK)cable or from a vide()
device connected viaa vide()or S-video cable
(page 31, 42).
HDD/DVD Camcorder ,,_ DVD:Create a videoDVD l?oman HDD or DVD camcorder
connected via a USBcable (page 28.31.35, 39).
Photo "_ DVD: Create a photo DVD (page 48).
DVD Video Preview: Playback acreated video DVD (page 46).
Photo View/Print: Display or print out photos (page58).
Setup: Configure varioussettings (page 61 ).
When connecting an HDD or DVD camcorder Io the VIDEO IN or S VIDE() IN connector
with an AV or S-video cable respeclively, selecl [DV Camcorder/Video _ DVD].
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Inserting a Disc
To insert a disc, perform the following while the DVDirect is turned on.
1 Press the (_ (Eject) button.
The disc tray ejects.
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Place the disc in the disc tray with its label facing up, and press
the Q (Eject) button again.
• Do not touch the recording side of the disc.
• When inserting the disc, make sure it rests t]zltunder the four labs on the disc tray.
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When the (7) (Eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts
reading tile mserled disc.
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When a new disc is inserted
When a new disc is inserted, the disc will be formatted automatically. If the
new disc inserted is a DVD+R disc, a message prompting you to select all input
source appears.
To continue with operations, press t o1"1_,to select a source to record from,
and press the Q) (Select) button.
• lfa disc Ihal cannot be recorded on is inserted, an indication message appears. If this
occurs, confirm all lhe compatible discs and replace Ihe disc.
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Inserting a Memory Card
Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot.
Memory Memory
Stick Duo Stick
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.
_ CompactFlash
D SD Card
xD-Picture Card
Memory SticldSD CompactFlash
Card/xD-Picture Card Push the card into the
Push the caM into the CompactFlash slot.
slot until you hear a To remove, pull out
click, the CompactFlash
To remove, push the card.
card and pull out.
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than one memory card slot at a time.
• Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc is in progress. Doing
SO Ill¢ly cause a writing error.
• Do not insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the multi
memory card slot.
• The CompactFlash card stays half exposed.
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• Never remove the memory card while the memory card LED is lit. Otherwise data in
the mmnory card may be damaged.
• Do not remove the memory card while recoMing onto a disc.
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Creating a Video DVD
Creating a Video DVD
You call use the DVDirect as a stand-alone DVD recorder to burn videos
directly onto DVDs fi'om a connected HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder or video
device such as a VCR or DVR.
You call play the created video DVD on other DVD devices or the DVD drives
of computers.
Five types of recording are available for creating video DVDs: DVD BURN,
Full Recording, Incremental Recording, Consolidation Recording, and Normal
Video Recording.
DVD BURN (One Touch Recording Through HDD Camcorder
Control) (page 28)
This mode allows you to record video from an HDD camcorder onto a disc by
simply pressing the DVD BURN button on the camera or Handycam Station
(or touching the [DVD BURN] button in the camera's LCD screen).
The actual recording process is the same as that of Incremental Recording (see
below), and you can record additional video onto a disc that has been
previously recorded on.
Full Recording (One touch recording) (page 31) _ _
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 video is recorded as follows:
HDD camcorder
The entire video content of the camera is recorded onto a disc. (Several discs
may be required depending on the length of the video.)
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DVD camcorder
The entire video content of the camera's 8-cm disc is recorded onto a 12-cm
disc.
One miniDVD Copy One DVD
DV camcorder
The entire content of the videotape is recorded onto a single disc.
One DV tape Copy One DVD
The DVDirect controls the camera during the entire process, and completes
creation of the video DVD. The completed DVD ix automatically finalized,
allowing immediate playback on DVD players.
Incremental Recording (page 35)
This mode allows you to record the content of an HDD camcorder connected
via a USB cable onto a disc. Using this mode, you can record only the newly
taken contents of a camera whose previous contents have already been
recorded onto a disc.
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Consolidation Recording (page 39)
This mode allows you to record the contents of multiple 8-cm discs from a
DVD camcorder onto the corresponding number of 12-cm discs.
Copy One DVD
MuRiple mini DVDs (or more)
Normal Video Recording (page 42) _
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 call record from ally video device with
a video output connector.
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The recording methods available differ as follows, depending on the type of
camera or device connected to the DVDirect.
Type of Device
Sony HDD
camcorder 1)
Sony DVD
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DV camcorder2)
D8 camcorder 2)
HDV
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manufacturers
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1)Camcorders equipped with HD (AVCHD) lormal are not supported.
2) Operation compatibility is conlirmed with Sony DV. DS. and HDV camcorders only.
3) Only lapes recorded in DV format are supporled.
Notes on presetting camcorders
• The "USB SPEED" setting on HDD and DVD camcorders must be set to
"AUTO." ("AUTO" is the default setting.)
• The "A/V --+ DV OUT" setting on DV camcorders must be set to "OFF."
("OFF" is the default setting.)
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Notes on
time required for recording
When recording from all HDD o1"DVD camcoMer connected via USB cable,
the length of time required depends on the REC mode (HQ, SP, or LP) used to
shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains. In general, videos
shot ill 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 l-hour
video containing one scene onto a disc.
When recording from an HDD camcorder
HQ mode: about 30 rain (1/2 of the video playback length)
SP mode: about 20 rain (1/3 of the video playback length)
LP mode: about 10 rain (1/6 of the video playback length)
When recording from a DVD camcorder
HQ mode: about 60 rain (ahnost equal to the video playback length)
SP mode: about 40 rain (2/3 of the video playback length)
LP mode: about 20 rain (1/3 of the video playback length)
* Depending oncircumstances, the length of time required to record maybe equaltoor more
thanthe video playback length.
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Compatible disc types for recording differ as follows, depending on the type
of video device and connection interface you are using.
Type of Device
Sony HDD
camcorder
Sony DVD
camcorder
DV camcorder
D8 camcorder
HDV
camcorder*
MICROMV
camcorder
HDD or DVD
camcorders
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manufacturers
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Notes on creating video DVDs
• You cannot record videos with copy-protected signals (commercial DVDs,
VHS software, some programs from satellite or CATV receivers, etc.).
• You cannot make incremental recordings on discs that have been created
using a computer or other DVD recorder.
• When adding video to avideo DVD created using a DVD+R disc, you must use
the same interface used during the previous recording to connect the video
device and the DVDirect. For example, you cannot add video from a DVD
camcorder connected via an S-video or video input cable onto a DVD+R disc
with video dubbed from a DVD camcorder that was connected via a USB cable.
• When recording video from an HDD camcorder onto a disc, only the video
images stored in the camera are available for recording. You cannot record both
the video and still images stored in the camera onto a disc at the same time.
• When using a DVD camcorder, recording is not possible when the disc
inside the DVD camcorder is a DVD-RW disc with video recorded in
DVD-VR format.
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Titles and chapters
The contents of a DVD consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-
sections, called chapters. When you create a video DVD with the DVDirect,
titles and chapters are created as follows:
For discs created through normal video recording or recording
from DV camcorders connected via DV (i.LINK) cable
Titles are created between the points where you start and stop a recording oil
the DVDirect.
Chapters are created according to the [Auto Chaptering] setting configured in
the Setup menu (page 63).
Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.
Title 1 Title 2
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Chapters ,, Chapters
Chapter marks Chapter marks
For discs created through recording from HDD or DVD
camcorders connected via USB cable
Titles are created at points in the video where the date recorded, REC mode
(fi'om HQ or SP to LP or vice versa), and aspect ratio (from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice
versa) change.
Chapters are created for each scene taken with the HDD or DVD camcorder.
(Scenes are created each time recording is started and then stopped.)
Start Ftec. Stop/Start Stop/Start Stop/Start Stop/Start Stop/Start Stop/Start
Video on
the camcorder
Video recorded
onto the disc
"narks
Up te 49 titles per disc and 99 chapters per title can be created. This number m,y decrease
depending on the quality of the videos.
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