Sony VBD-MA1 User Manual
4-281-572-12(1)
Find a Type of Copy 8
Introducing 20
Preparations for Recording 28
Copying Videos 40
Copying Photos 51
Multi-Function
Blu-ray Disc™
/DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
VBD-MA1
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Previewing disc 54
Setup 56
Using with a Computer 60
Troubleshooting/
References
Additional Information 76
64
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
The mains plug on this equipment must be
used to disconnect mains power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is
installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is harmful
to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
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.
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
2
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.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS
NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA,
INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF
QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ETATS-UNIS
NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y
COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUEBEC.
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.
The shielded interface 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 15 of FCC Rules.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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b Note
• If you have any questions about this product,
please visit the web site or contact our customer
information service center in your country.
The telephone number below is not for customer
service but only for official purpose.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VBD-MA1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-9422230
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
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.
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.
Model: VBD-MA1
Serial Number: ________
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• “DVDirect,” “Handycam,” “Cyber-shot,” “α,” “Bloggie,” “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
“Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” ‘Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “Memory Stick
Micro,” “MagicGate” and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.
• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
• 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 in 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
unit. 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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Table of Contents
Safety Regulations ..........................2
Find a Type of Copy
Find a type of copy mode ................8
Type of copy mode A
Copy HD video as is ....................10
Type of copy mode B
Down-convert HD video to SD video
quality ..........................................12
Type of copy mode C
Copy SD video as is ....................14
Type of copy mode D
Copy video using cameras or video
devices.........................................16
Type of copy mode E
Copy photos.................................18
Introducing
About this manual..........................20
Features ........................................22
Recording HD (High Definition)
video.......................................... 22
Recording SD (Standard Definition)
video.......................................... 22
Recording photos ........................ 22
Using as an external disc drive ... 22
Supported/unsupported devices,
images and discs ...................... 23
Package Contents .........................25
Parts and Controls.........................26
Preparations for Recording
Turning the Power on ....................28
Inserting a Disc..............................29
Connecting Cables/Using Memory
Card .............................................30
USB cable .................................... 30
DV (i.LINK) cable ......................... 32
Audio/video cable (AV cable) ...... 33
Memory Card ............................... 35
About Operation.............................36
Following the message in the display
................................................... 36
Selecting the option from the [Menu]
................................................... 38
Copying Videos
Copying Videos with a USB Cable or
Memory Card ..............................40
To copy videos selected by [Select
Videos]....................................... 42
One Touch Disc Burn ...................43
Copying Videos with a DV (i.LINK)
Cable ...........................................45
To copy by selecting [Manual] .... 46
Copying Videos with an AV Cable
.....................................................49
Copying Photos
Copying Photos ............................51
To copy photos selected by [Select
Photos]....................................... 53
Previewing disc
Viewing Disc Information ...............54
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Setup
Additional Information
Using the Setup Menu................... 56
Rec Quality (REC mode) .............. 56
Auto Stop Timer............................ 56
Auto Chapter ................................ 57
Auto Finalizing .............................. 57
Disc Menu .................................... 57
Finalize disc ................................. 57
Erase disc .................................... 58
Close BD-R................................... 58
System Info................................... 58
Auto Shut Off ................................ 58
Demo............................................ 59
Color System ................................ 59
Language ..................................... 59
Using with a Computer
Connecting to a Computer............ 60
Disconnecting from a Computer.... 61
Using as an External Disc Drive.... 62
About functions on Windows........ 62
Troubleshooting/References
Troubleshooting ............................ 64
Supported Discs and Memory Cards
.................................................... 67
Recording Time and Recording
Speed.......................................... 70
About Created Discs ..................... 72
Characteristic of disc ................... 72
Configuration of disc .................... 73
Precautions ...................................76
Specifications ................................77
Index.............................................. 79
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Find a Type of Copy
Selecting a copy mode
Find a type of copy mode
Depending on your camera and images taken, you can select the type of
copy that best serves your needs.
First of all, check your camera and select the type of image to copy.
: High Definition video
: Standard Definition video
: photo files
Sony cameras
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
Handycam
®
HD
Video
SD
AVCHD
Video
Photo
Sony cameras
DV/D8 tape
8cm disc
Handycam
Sony cameras
“α” (alfa) “Cyber-shot”
“Bloggie” or other MP4 camera
Another manufacturer’s
camera
Camcorders
MP4 cameras
Digital still cameras
Others
Various video devices
®
HD
HD
HD
Video
Video
Video
AVCHD/Other
SD
SD
Video
AVCHD
Other
Video
Photo
SD
AVCHD
Other
Video
HD
HD
Video
Video
Photo
You can copy video from the analog audio/video output.
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8
What type of disc do you want to create?
Blu-ray Disc™
(HD video)
DVD
(HD video)
DVD
(SD video)
Blu-ray Disc™
or DVD
Reference page
for copy mode
page 10
page 12
page 14
page 16
Selecting copy mode
page 18
9
9
Type of copy mode
Copy HD video as is
Allow you to copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format
onto discs in high definition image quality.
Videos
b
What is recording media
of your camera?
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
Connection and setup
Sony cameras
Use a USB cable
b page 30
Another manufacturer’s
camera
Copy videos to a memory card
by camera’s function
Insert a Memory Card into the
slot
b page 35
A
: type of format
b Notes
• You cannot copy HD (High Definition) video taken in recording mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in
AVCHD format, such as [HD FX] mode in Sony cameras, to DVD media. However, you can copy onto a
Blu-ray Disc in such cases.
• You cannot copy HD (High Definition) video taken in a unique recording format, such as 1080/60p video
([HD PS] mode in Sony cameras), 3D video format, etc., to a disc.
10
10
Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 40
Incremental*
Copy only new contents in the recording
media.
Playlist*
Copy playlist contents in the recording media.
1
page 40
1
page 40
The created disc is …
• HD video is copied.
• HD videos or photos can be copied
Blu-ray Disc™
additionally.
Selecting copy mode
Select Videos
Select videos by scene*1 or shooting date, and
then copy.
page 40
One Touch Disc Burn*
Press the DISC BURN button on the camera to
copy.
2
page 43
*1Available only in Sony cameras.
2
*
Supported in some Sony cameras. (Use
a USB cable.)
DVD (AVCHD disc)
• HD video is copied.
• HD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if disc is not finalized.
For details on playback, see “About
Created Discs” (page 72).
11
11
Type of copy mode
Down-convert HD video to SD video quality
Copy videos taken in HD (High Definition) image quality onto a disc in
SD (Standard Definition) image quality for more compatibility with
various playback devices.
Videos
b
What is recording media
of your camera?
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
8cm Disc
DV tape
Connection and setup
Use an AV cable*
b page 33
b Note
• You cannot copy video by connecting a
camera via a USB cable.
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*
Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the
®
Handycam
to [ON].
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12
b page 32
* Cables supplied with camera or sold
separately.
, etc: type of format
Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
Selecting copy mode
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
page 49
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 45
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
page 45
• SD video is copied.
• SD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
For details on playback, see “About
Created Discs” (page 72).
DVD disc
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13
Type of copy mode
Copy SD video as is
You can copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in Handycam® onto
a disc by various type of copy mode.
Videos
b
What is recording media
of your camera?
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
DV/D8 tape
Connection and setup
Use a USB cable
b page 30
Insert a Memory Card into
the slot
b page 35
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*
b page 32
A
8cm Disc
• All of the above media
• Other media
(8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.)
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14
, etc: type of format
Use an AV cable*
b page 33
* Cables supplied with camera or sold
separately.
Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 40
Incremental
Copy only new contents in the recording
media.
page 40
Playlist
Copy playlist contents in the recording media.
page 40
Select Videos
Select videos by scene or shooting date, and
then copy.
page 40
One Touch Disc Burn
Press the DISC BURN button on the camera to
copy. (Use a USB cable.)
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 43
page 45
The created disc is …
• SD video is copied.
• SD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
DVD disc
Selecting copy mode
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
page 45
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
page 49
For details on playback, see “About
Created Discs” (page 72).
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Type of copy mode
Copy video using cameras or video devices
You can copy videos from practically any camera or video device to a
disc using an AV cable. (For DV cameras, DV cable can be used.)
Videos
b
What is the recording
media of your video
device?
DV tape
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
8cm Disc
Connection and setup
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*
b page 32
Use an AV cable*
b page 33
Various cameras and
video devices
(use audio/video output)
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16
, etc: type of format
* Cables supplied with camera or sold
separately.
Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 45
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
page 45
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
The created disc is …
• SD video is copied.
• SD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
DVD disc
Selecting copy mode
page 49
For details on playback, see “About
Created Discs” (page 72).
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17
Type of copy mode
Copy photos
Archive photos such as JPEG file on a disc.
Photos
What is recording media
of your camera?
Sony cameras*
1
Except for “Bloggie” and other MP4 camera
*
1
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
Connection and setup
Use a USB cable
b page 30
Insert a Memory card into the
slot
b page 35
A
*2Sony ARW file only
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18
*
2
, etc: type of format
Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
Selecting copy mode
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 51
Select Photos
Select photos by scene or shooting date, and
then copy.
page 51
• Photos are copied.
• Photos or HD videos can be copied
• Photos are copied.
• Photos or SD videos can be copied
For details on playback, see “About
Created Discs” (page 72).
Blu-ray Disc™
additionally.
DVD disc
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
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Introducing
About this manual
Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read “Find a Type of Copy” (page
8). “Find a Type of Copy” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you
through the recording process.
Find a Type of Copy (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 28)
Connect your device to this unit as instructed in the “Type of copy mode (A - E).”
Configure your device if necessary.
Copying (pages 40, 43, 45, 49, 51)
Select an available copy mode (A - E) best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions
on the page referred to in this manual.
About HD video and SD video
“HD (High Definition) video” refers to high definition image quality video, and “SD
(Standard Definition) video” refers to standard definition image quality video. Any item
representing HD video is in general shown as “HD” on the products, such as on screen
display, etc. In contrast, SD video is shown as “SD.” Standard definition video may also be
referred to as “STD (Standard Definition) video” in the latest Sony cameras, and shown as
“STD” on the screen display, etc.
About Handycam
In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder.
®
About Images
In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos.
About illustrations
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed
on your screen.
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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
Icons Meaning
Sony digital video camera or Sony digital still camera
Another manufacturer’s camera
Video device with audio/video outputs
Type of recording media in cameras
Icon Meaning
Functions available for camera recording to hard disk
Functions available for camera recording to built-in memory
Functions available for camera recording to “Memory Stick
Duo,” SD Card, etc.
Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8
(Digital8) tapes
Type of recordable disc
Icons Meaning
BD
DVD
Available for the Blu-ray Disc
Available for the DVD media
Introducing
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Features
You can easily copy videos or photos using this unit.
Recording HD (High Definition) video
You can copy HD (High Definition) videos taken in AVCHD format with various cameras to
a Blu-ray Disc or DVD media. HD (High Definition) videos can be copied in HD (High
Definition) image quality.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
You can copy videos 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 to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc. You can archive 3D photos (MPO
file) and photos taken in RAW format (Sony ARW file) in addition to JPEG format.
Using as an external disc drive
You can use as an external BD Writer (BD/DVD/CD rewritable disc drive) by connecting this
unit to your computer.
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Supported/unsupported devices, images and discs
Supported copy methods
The ability to copy depends on your camera and its recording media, type of video/photos or
disc type you are creating. This unit supports the following copying.
• Copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format by Sony or other
manufacturer’s camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD media*
• Copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in MPEG-2 format by Handycam
to DVD media*
• Copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in DV format by Sony or other manufacturer’s
camera to DVD media*
1
.
2
.
• Copy video from various video devices to DVD media*
• Copy photos taken in JPEG (.jpg file) format or 3D (.mpo file) format by Sony or other
manufacturer’s camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD media.
• Copy photos taken in RAW (.arw file) format by Sony camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD
media.
*1Use a USB cable (Sony camera only) or memory card slot. Except for copying video recorded on an 8cm
disc.
2
*
Use a DV(i.LINK) cable.
3
Use audio/video output on video devices.
*
Unsupported copy methods
Note that the following types or cases of copy are not supported.
To copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to a disc in HD image quality.
• Copy HD videos taken in a unique format, such as 1080/60p video ([HD PS] mode in Sony
camera) or 3D video, etc.
• Copy HD videos taken in HDV format on a tape.
• Copy HD videos taken in AVCHD format on an 8cm disc.
• Copy HD videos taken in MP4 (MPEG-4) format.
• Copy HD videos taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in AVCHD format,
such as in [HD FX] mode in Sony cameras, onto a DVD media*.
* You can copy onto a Blu-ray Disc in such cases.
1
.
3
.
®
camcorders
Introducing
To copy the following SD (Standard Definition) videos to a disc.
• Copy video onto a Blu-ray Disc using the VIDEO IN or DV IN input on this unit.
• Copy SD videos onto a Blu-ray Disc.
• Copy SD videos taken on an 8cm disc using a USB cable.
• Copy SD videos taken in unsupported format, such as MP4 (MPEG-4), MPEG-1 or
MotionJPEG format taken with a mobile phone, MP4 web-cameras, etc., using a USB cable
or memory card slot.
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To copy the following photos to a disc.
• Copy photos taken in RAW format with another manufacturer's camera.
b Notes
• You cannot copy videos with copy-protected content (commercial BDs, DVDs, or VHS software, some
programs from satellite or CATV receivers, etc.).
• You cannot copy videos or photos to the disc created on a device other than this unit.
• In case there are multiple types of recording media (HDD, built-in memory or memory card) in your
camera and images are stored in those different media, you cannot simultaneously copy all the images.
• If you edit or erase any image and file on the recording media using a computer or PlayStation
may not be able to copy the images properly. Use the camera to do so.
®
3, you
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Package Contents
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.
VBD-MA1 (this unit)
AC adapter (1)
USB cable (1)
Introducing
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions (this document) (1)
b Note
• Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.
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Parts and Controls
Front and sides
A Memory card slot (page 35)
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” or SD
Card here.
b Note
• You cannot use this slot as a memory card
reader when connected to your computer.
B Memory card access LED
Lights amber when accessing a memory
card.
C Disc tray (page 29)
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D Emergency eject hole
If you cannot open the disc tray with the
Z (eject) button, turn off this unit. Insert
a pin or straightened paper clip into this
hole to open the disc tray.
E DV IN connector (page 32)
F USB (Type A) port (page 30)
To copy images, connect the camera
here.
G USB (Type mini B) port (page 60)
To use as an external disc drive, connect
the computer here.
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