Sony VRD-VC30 User Manual

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from HDD camcorders ...........................
Recording videos
from DVD camcorders............................
from DV camcorders ..............................
from miscellaneous video devices .........
Video Recordable DVD Drive
Operating Instructions
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VRD-VC30
© 2006 Sony Corporation

Safety Regulations

WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void 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 shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION:
As the laser beam in the VRD-VC30 is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The VRD-VC30 is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT notice is located on the enclosure.
Bei diesem VRD-VC30 handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1. Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf dem Gehäuse.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
FCC Compliance:
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.
Notes:
If you have any questions about this product, visit the user support web site listed in “Support Overview” on page 58. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purposes.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VRD-VC30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
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.
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
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CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender/folgenden Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
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.
Achtung:
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänlich sein soll.

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 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.
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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 ............ 13
Viewing the Display Window ......14
Inserting a Disc ............................. 15
Creating a Video DVD
Creating a Video DVD ................. 17
Types of Recording ....................17
Supported Camcorders/Video Devices and Recording Modes ... 20
Writable Discs That Can Be Used
for Creating Video DVDs ..........22
About Created Video DVDs ...... 23
One Touch Recording Through HDD Camcorder Control
(DVD BURN) .............................. 25
One Touch Recording
(Full Recording) ........................28
Incremental Recording ................ 32
Consolidation Recording ............. 35
Normal Video Recording ...........38
Setup
Using the Setup Mode ...................42
Rec Quality ...............................43
Stop Timer ................................43
Auto Chapter .............................44
Finalize .......................................44
Erase ...........................................47
System Info .................................48
Color System ..............................48
Using the DVDirect With a Computer
System Requirements ....................49
Setting Up the Computer ..............50
Installing the Software ................50
Connecting the DVDirect to a
Computer ....................................50
Disconnection .............................51
Using the Bundled Software .........52
Launching “Nero StartSmart” .....52
Notes on Using Other Software
With the DVDirect ......................52
Additional Information
About Discs ...................................53
Compatible Writable Discs .........53
Recommended Writable Discs ...54
Writable Discs and
Compatibility ..............................54
Precautions on Writing/Playing
Discs ...........................................55
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Precautions ....................................57
Support Overview .........................58
User Support Web Site ...............58
System Software Updates ...........58
Technical Support .......................58
Specifications ................................59
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• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• 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.
• 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 (including software)
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.
Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and
documentation, or loaning the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder.
We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of
profit that might occur when using the supplied software.
The supplied software can only be used with this product.
Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of
product improvement.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything 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
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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Introducing DVDirect

Introduction

Burning video DVDs
You can record videos from connected
video cameras and AV devices directly onto DVDs without using a computer.
Computer-controlled operation
The DVDirect can be used as a high speed DVD/CD drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0­compatible) 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.
You can burn the entire contents of your
HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a DVD with one touch of the record button.
Introducing DVDirect
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Features

Depending on the type of device that is connected, you can perform the following operations with the DVDirect. In this manual, different icons for each operation appear in 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 an HDD camcorder*(connected via a USB cable).
Available functions:
One Touch Recording Through HDD Camcorder Control (DVD BURN) 1 page 25 One Touch Recording (Full Recording) 1 page 28 Incremental Recording 1 page 32
Recording videos from DVD camcorders
Create a DVD using video taken with a DVD camcorder
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(connected via a USB
cable) and stored on an 8-cm disc.
Available functions:
One Touch Recording (Full Recording) 1 page 28 Consolidation Recording 1 page 35
Recording videos from DV camcorders
Create a DVD using video taken with a DV camcorder.
Available functions:
One Touch Recording (Full Recording) 1 page 28
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 1 page 38
* In this manual, “HDD camcorder” refers to the Sony HDD Handycam® and “DVD camcorder” refers to
the Sony DVD Handycam described in this manual apply only when the Sony HDD Handycam For details, see page 20.
®
. The functions available when a camera is connected via USB cable as
®
or Sony DVD Handycam® is used.
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Package Contents

Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
• DVDirect • Hi-Speed USB cable (for PC
• AC adaptor
AC power cord
Quick Start Guide
Operating Instructions (this document)
Software disc
Warranty card
connection)
Introducing DVDirect
Note
Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc as the software disc is not sold separately.
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Parts and Controls

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Front and rear
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A 1 (Power) button
Turns the DVDirect on or off.
B Emergency eject hole
If you cannot open the disc tray with the (Eject) button, turn off your computer, and then insert a thin, elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray manually.
C Top panel
The buttons and display for operating the DVDirect are located here (page 11).
D Disc tray
Insert a disc here with the label side up (page 15).
E (Eject) button
Opens and closes the disc tray.
F DC IN connector
Connect the supplied AC adaptor here (page 13).
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Top panel
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2
3
4
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A Display window
Displays input sources, input status, and other information.
B Mm<,cursor / (Select) button
Selects a function.
C SET UP button
Switches between the recording mode and Setup mode screens.
D (Stop) button
Stops recording.
E (Record) button
Starts recording. Lights red during recording.
Introducing DVDirect
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Left side panel
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A USB connector (Type B)
Connect the supplied USB cable here when connecting the DVDirect to a computer.
B USB connector (Type A)
Connect the USB cable here when connecting a HDD or DVD camcorder.
Note
Only Sony HDD or DVD camcorder input is supported.
C AUDIO IN L/R 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.
D VIDEO IN connector
Connect the video plug of an AV cable (not supplied) here when connecting the DVDirect to a video device, such as a video camera or VCR.
E 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.
F 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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Introducing DVDirect

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.
Notes
Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord.
Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors.
4 Press the 1 (Power) button.
Introducing DVDirect
After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, a different screen appears depending on the DVDirect’s current status.
,
To turn power off
Press the 1 (Power) button again.
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Viewing the Display Window

A Input source
Displays the input source. The DVDirect automatically selects the input source (USB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, or DV) by detecting the signal coming from the connected camcorder or video device through the input connectors. The DVDirect selects the input source once the appropriate USB connection settings on a connected HDD or DVD camcorder are configured, or once you start video playback to search for a scene to record from a connected DV camcorder or video device.
Hints
• The selected input source is underlined and a cursor appears in front of it.
• If the correct input source is not selected, you can also manually select it by pressing
M or m while [MODE] appears on the left of the display window (recording mode).
B Recording mode indicator
Appears when the DVDirect is in recording mode.
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C Message display area
Displays various messages and setting items. The , , , and icons indicate that the corresponding M, m, <, and , cursor buttons can be pressed to scroll through or select items.
D Video device status
Displays the current status of the connected video device and DVDirect. No Signal: Appears when a video signal is not detected from the selected
input source.
Recording: Appears when the (Record) button is lit and recording is
in progress.
Ready: Appears when the DVDirect is ready to record and the
(Record) button can be pressed to start recording onto a disc.
E Setup mode indicator
Appears when the DVDirect is in Setup mode.

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.
2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its label facing up, and press
the (Eject) button again.
Notes
• Do not touch the recording side of the disc.
• When inserting the disc, make sure it rests flat under the four tabs on the disc tray.
Introducing DVDirect
When the (Eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts reading the inserted 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 an input source appears.
To continue with operations, press M or m to select an input source to record from, and press the (Select) button.
Note
If a disc that cannot be recorded on is inserted, an indication message appears. If this occurs, confirm all the compatible discs and replace the disc.
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Creating a Video DVD

Creating a Video DVD

You can use the DVDirect as a stand-alone DVD recorder to burn videos directly onto DVDs from a connected HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder or video device such as a VCR or DVR. You can play the created video DVD on other DVD devices or the DVD drives of computers.

Types of Recording

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 25)
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 28)
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.)
Creating a Video DVD
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DVD camcorder
The entire video content of the camera’s 8-cm disc is recorded onto a 12-cm disc.
DV camcorder
The entire content of the videotape is recorded onto a single disc.
The DVDirect controls the camera during the entire process, and completes creation of the video DVD. The completed DVD is automatically finalized, allowing immediate playback on DVD players.
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Incremental Recording (page 32)
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.
Consolidation Recording (page 35)
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.
Normal Video Recording (page 38)
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 can record from any video device with a video output connector.
Creating a Video DVD
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Supported Camcorders/Video Devices and Recording Modes

The recording methods available differ as follows, depending on the type of camera or device connected to the DVDirect.
Type of Device Interface
Sony HDD camcorder
Sony DVD camcorder
DV camcorder
D8 camcorder
HDV camcorder
1)
1)
2)
2)
2)3)
USB
USB
DV IN
DV IN
DV IN
DVD BURN
Full Record­ing
Incremental Recording
Consolida
-tion Recording
S VIDEO
MICROMV camcorder
IN
VIDEO
IN
HDD or DVD camcorders from other manufacturers
All camcorders and video devices (analog input)
1)
Camcorders equipped with HD (AVCHD) format are not supported.
2)
Operation compatibility is confirmed with Sony DV, D8, and HDV camcorders only.
3)
Only tapes recorded in DV format are supported.
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
Normal Video Recording
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 c DV OUT” setting on DV camcorders must be set to “OFF.”
(“OFF” is the default setting.)
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