Sony VBD-MA1 BROCHURE
VBD-MA1
DVDirect MA1 Multi-Function Blu-ray Disc/DVD Recorder
Save your home videos and photos onto Blu-ray Disc™ media without a PC. From
video tapes to digital images, the VBD-MA1 preserves your memories quickly and
easily. Record high-denition AVCHD™ video from your camera or camcorder.
Built-in slots accept multiple memory cards. Preview videos and photos on the 2.7inch LCD screen.
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Versatile video recording
Record from almost any camcorder, VCR, or digital video recorder8 without a PC7. Copy your precious moments
to Blu-ray Disc™ media or DVD
composite video (analog) inputs handle a wide range of sources.
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for archiving or for sharing with family and friends. USB, i.LINK®, media cards, and
Record HD video from Sony® camcorders/cameras
Transfer high-denition AVCHD™ video in 1080i resolution from Sony® camcorders5 and cameras. The perfect
solution when your Handycam® camcorder’s built-in memory is full. Record up to 19 hours of HD video or up
to 6000 photos on a single dual layer Blu-ray™ disc (sold separately) for playback on your Blu-ray Disc™ player or
PlayStation®3 system.
2.7-inch LCD screen for preview4
The built-in 2.7-inch color LCD screen enables you to preview video or up to 6 digital photos at a time.
Built-in memory card slots
Sony makes it easy to record to Blu-ray Disc™ media directly from your camera’s memory card. Built-in slots
support Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Pro Duo™& Secure Digital (SD/SDHC/SDXC) media.
External PC Burner
The VBD-MA1 can be used as an external BD writer by connecting it to your computer. Movies edited on your
computer can be recorded to Blu-ray Disc™ media for playback on your compatible Blu-ray Disc player or for
archival of large data les, freeing up hard drive space.
Up to 19 hours2 on a single Blu-ray disc (sold separately)
Enjoy extended recording time. A choice of ve quality modes enables you to record up to 19 hours of HD video
per disc (sold separately).
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Titles, menus, and chapters
Create Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD menus and titles automatically. Choose from four preset menu designs. Enjoy
automatic chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes. There’s even stop-timer recording.
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Specications
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 5 3/4 x 1 2/3 x 6.5 in (144 x 42.6 x 161.5 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 1.2 lbs (.55 kg)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation) 30W
Hardware
Media & Modes Supported
Memory
Memory Size 6,000 photos (max.)
Recording Features
Photo Recording Yes
Video Recording SD HD
Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Wide Screen) & 4:3 (Full Screen)
Audio Encoding Dolby ® Digital (2 channel)
MemoryStick Duo™/Pro Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™,
Multi-Card slot (MemoryStick® Pro, SD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ Memory Card)
Format(s) Supported
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL,
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Recording Sources USB DV/Analog
Recording Time 3h per DVD (approx.); 9.5 h per BD (approx.)
Video Encoding (DV/Analog) MPEG-2 (standard DVD)
Accessories
Multi-Function Blu-ray DiscTM/DVD Recorder (VBD-MA1)
AC Adaptor
Supplied Accessories
AC Power Cord
USB cable
Operating Instructions
1. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD players or recorders, as the DVD
player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its content without warning. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ media™ player/recorder, PC with
supplied software or Playstation®3 devices.
2. Recording time capacity based on Dual layer Blu-ray Disc media and HD LP @ 5Mbps. Time is
dependent on recording mode of video.
3. Capacity will vary based on type and complexity of image recorded.
4. AVCHD video cannot be previewed on the LCD. 3D photos (MPO format) are previewed in 2D format.
5. Excluding DVD Handycam® camcorders.
6. USB connection not supported for non-Sony cameras and camcorders.
Updated: June 29, 2011
7. Full compatibility list can be found at: http://www.sony.com/DVDirect/Compatibility
8. Excluding copyright protected content.
9. Cannot record High Denition and Standard Denition video onto the same disc.
© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Sony, Handycam, DVDirect, AVCHD, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo, are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark
of Sony Computer Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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