Sony VRD-MC6 User Manual

4-156-864-12(1)

Selecting copy mode 8

Introducing DVDirect 22

Preparations for Recording 29

Copying From a camera 38

Multi-Function DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions VRD-MC6

Copying From Video

Devices

Copying Photos 59

Previewing in the display

window

Setup 66

Troubleshooting/

References

Additional Information 84

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 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

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

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 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.

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.

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.

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-MC6 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.

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.

• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick 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.

• 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 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.

Table of Contents

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

Selecting copy mode

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

Type of copy modeA

Record HD video as is .................10

Type of copy modeB

Down-convert videos to SD

(Standard Definition) quality ........ 12

Type of copy modeC

Record SD (Standard Definition)

video as is....................................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

Copying a photo ............................20

Introducing DVDirect

About this manual..........................22

Features ........................................24

Recording HD (High Definition)

video.......................................... 24

Recording SD (Standard Definition)

video.......................................... 24

Recording photos ........................ 24

Before you begin ......................... 24

Package Contents .........................26

Parts and Controls.........................27

Main unit ...................................... 27

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 ............................... 36

About operation of DVDirect..........37

Copying From a camera

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

Copying Only New Video...............40

Copying Playlist .............................42

Copying Visual Index Lists.............44

Copying and Consolidating Contents

(from an 8cm disc) .......................47

Copying Manually ..........................49

One Touch Disc Burn ....................51

Copying From Video Devices

Copying All Contents .....................54

Copying Manually ..........................56

Copying Photos

Copying All Contents .....................59

Copying Visual Index Lists.............61

Previewing in the display window

Previewing Videos......................... 64

Operations during playback ........ 64

Previewing Photos ........................ 65

Operations during playback ........ 65

Setup

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

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

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

Auto Chapter ................................ 67

DVD Menu .................................... 67

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

Slideshow Creation ...................... 67

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

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

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

Auto Shut Off ................................ 69

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

Color System ................................ 69

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

Troubleshooting/References

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

Supported Discs and Memory Cards

.................................................... 75

Recording Time and Video Lengths

.................................................... 78

About Created Discs ..................... 80

About SD (Standard Definition)

discs .......................................... 80

About HD (High Definition) discs

................................................... 81

About Photo discs ........................ 82

Additional Information

Precautions ...................................84

Specifications ................................86

Index.............................................. 88

Selecting copy mode

Selecting a copy mode

Videos

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

The following explains about selecting a copy mode of video. For details on copying a photo, refer to page 20.

I want to record HD (High Definition) video as is.

HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format)

AVCHD format compatible device

Compatible

players

Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder

Not playable on DVD players/recorders.

I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players.

SD (Standard Definition) Disc

DVD player/recorder Computer

Compatible

players

Playstation3

About Handycam

In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam® and AVCHD Handycam

refer to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder.

Which device did you use to capture the video?

Sony High Definition

Digital video camera

Digital still camera

Sony Standard

Definition

Digital video camera

Other video device

(video came ra, VHS

recorder, etc.)

* Down-converted to SD

(Standard Definition) during recording.

b page 18

Type of copy mode

Record HD video as is

Videos

What is the recording media?

HDD

Built-in memory

Memory Card

8cm Disc

Connection and setup

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Insert a Memory Card into the slot*

b page 36

*1You can record video by connecting a

camera via a USB cable.

Recording is not available.

You can record by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details.

A A

DV tape (HDV format)

Recording is not available.

You can record by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details.

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

One Touch Disc Burn

Press the button on camera

page 51

page 51*

*2Recording possible only when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models

support One Touch Disc Burn.

Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist.

Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.

b Note

• You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam format. In this case, you can record by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality. See Type of copy mode B (page 12.)

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 38

Copying Only New Video

Only the new con tents of camera

page 40

Copying Playlist*

Playlist contents on camera

page 42

Copying Visual Index Lists

Select by a scene/ shooting date

) in AVCHD

page 44

Selecting copy mode

Type of copy mode

Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality

Videos

What is the recording media?

HDD

Built-in memory

8cm Disc

Memory Card

Connection and setup

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

DV tape (HDV format)

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately) Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the

Handycam

b page 33

to [ON].

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

Copying Manually

Recording while operating camera

Selecting copy mode

page 49

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 54 page 56

page 56

Copying Manually

Recording while operating camera

Type of copy mode

Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is

Videos

What is the recording media?

HDD

Built-in memory

8cm Disc

Memory Card

DV tape (HDV format)

Connection and setup

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Insert a Memory Card into the slot*

b page 36

*1You can record video by connecting a

camera via a USB cable.

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 33

A A A

All of the above media

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

One Touch Disc Burn

Press the button on camera

page 51

page 51*

—

page 51*

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 38

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 54

Copying and Consolidating Contents

Consolidate the video onto one disc

—

page 47

—

Copying Only New Video

Only the new contents of camera

page 40

Copying Playlist

Playlist contents on camera

page 42

—

page 40

page 42

Copying Manually

Recording while operating camera

page 56

Copying

Visual Index Lists

Select by a scene/ shooting date

Selecting copy mode

page 44

—

page 44

— page 49

*2Recording only possible when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models

support one touch disc burn.

Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist.

Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.

Type of copy mode

Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is

Videos

What is the recording media?

HDD

Built-in memory

8cm Disc

Memory Card

DV tape

D8 (Digital8) tape

Connection and setup

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Insert a Memory Card into the slot*

b page 36

*1You can record video by connecting a

camera via a USB cable.

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable

(sold separately)

b page 33

A A A

All of the above media

Other media (8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.)

Use an AV cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 34

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

One Touch Disc Burn

Press the button on camera

page 51

page 51*

—

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 38

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

Copying and Consolidating Contents

Consolidate the video onto one disc

—

page 47

—

Copying Only New Video

Only the new contents of camera

page 40

—

page 40

Copying Playlist

Playlist contents on camera

page 42

—

page 42

Copying Manually

Recording while operating the camera

Copying Visual Index Lists

Select by a scene/ shooting date

page 44

—

page 44

Selecting copy mode

page 54

page 56

— page 49

*2Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.

Type of copy mode

Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video

Videos

What is the recording media of your video device?

Video device with DV connector, capable of outputting DV signals

Video device with AV OUT

Connection and setup for your video device

You cannot record via a USB cable.

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable

(sold separately)

b page 33

Use an AV cable

(supplied with DVDirect or sold separately)

b page 34

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

Selecting copy mode

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 54 page 56

— page 56

Copying Manually

Recording while operating the camera

Photos

Copying a photo

Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. You can create a slideshow of the disc contents.

What is the recording media or memory card?

Recording media

HDD

Built-in memory

8cm Disc

Memory Card

Memory card

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

Connection and setup

Use a USB cable

(supplied with camera or sold separately)

b page 31

Insert a Memory card into the slot

b page 36

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

The created disc

Selecting copy mode

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 59

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

page 59

Copying Visual Index Lists

Select by a scene/ shooting date

page 61

Copying Visual Index Lists

Select by a scene/ shooting date

page 61

Photo disc

• The photo (JPEG file) is copied.

JPEG

Playable on a computer or DVD player/ recorder capable of playing JPEG files.

Slideshow disc

• The photo (JPEG file) is copied.

• The slideshow disc (Standard Definition) is created.

JPEG

Slideshow

Playable on a computer or commercial DVD player/recorder.

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 guides you through the recording process.

Videos

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, 54)

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

Photos

Selecting copy mode and preparations for recording (page 20)

Determine the connection and device operation then configure your device if necessary.

Copying (pages 59, 61)

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

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.

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 8cm disc

Functions available for camera recording to “Memory Stick Duo,” SD card, etc.

Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes

Video device with audio/video outputs

Introducing DVDirect

About Handycam

In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder.

About Images

In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos.

About the DVDirect

In this manual, “DVDirect” refers to the VRD-MC6.

About illustrations

The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your screen.

Features

You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.

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

81.

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.

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

• 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 The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. For details, see page 6 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 a 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.

• You cannot copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to the disc as is. These HD

(High Definition) videos can be copied by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality:

- 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 an 8cm DVD using a High Definition Handycam

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

- HD videos recorded with an HD (High Definition) compatible camera other than

AVCHD format

• You cannot simultaneously copy images when storing multiple types of image*

camera or memory card.

• You cannot simultaneously copy images stored in different media in case of multiple types

of media*

on a camera or memory card.

• If you erase or edit a video on a camera with a computer or Playstation 3

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

*1HD (High Definition) video, SD (Standard Definition) video or photo

HDD, built-in memory, 8cm disc or “Memory Stick Duo”

) in AVCHD format.

(HDV format).

on a

, you may not be

Introducing DVDirect

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-MC6 (DVDirect) (1)

AC adapter (1)

AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (1)

b Note

• Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.

Parts and Controls

Main unit

Front and sides

AUDIO IN

Introducing DVDirect

VIDEO IN

DV IN

5 9687

A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C DV IN connector (page 33) D USB (Type A) port (page 31) E 1 (power) button (page 29) F Top panel (page 28) G Disc tray (page 30) 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 Z (eject) button (page 30) J Multi memory card slot (page 36)

Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card or xD-Picture Card here.

K Memory card access LED

Lights amber when accessing a memory card.

L “Memory Stick Duo” slot (page 36)

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 to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the multi memory card slot, it may become jammed.

Do not insert this in this slot.

“Memory Stick Duo”

Top panel

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

DV IN

RETURN

ENTER

A Display window

Displays the operation screen, and images from a playback device or memory card.

B V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages

56, 64, 65)

Rear panel

DC IN 12V

A DC IN connector (page 29)

b Note

• Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc., may become warm after the DVDirect is used. This is not a malfunction.

C RETURN button (page 66) D STOP button (pages 38, 56, 64, 65) E RECORD button (pages 38, 56)

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