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Selecting copy mode
Introducing DVDirect 20
Preparations for Recording 29
Copying From a Camera 38
Copying From Video Devices 51
Multi-Function Viewing a Created Disc 57
Setup 66
DVD Recorder
Troubleshooting/References 71
Additional Information 80
Operating Instructions
VRD-MC10
2008 © Sony Corporation
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Safety Regulations This label is located on the laser protective WARNING housing inside the enclosure. 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: Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
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plug has two blades with one wider than the interference by one or more of the following other. A grounding type plug has two blades and measures: a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. third prong are provided for your safety. If the - Increase the separation between the equipment provided plug does not fit into your outlet, and receiver. consult an electrician for replacement of the - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a obsolete ou
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this product, please contact your local Civic For Customers in U.S.A Office, your household waste disposal service or Owner’s Record the shop where you purchased the product. 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-MC10 Serial Number: ________ For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, S
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� DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. � AVCHD and 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
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Table of Contents Safety Regulations ..................................2 Copying From a Camera Selecting copy mode Copying All Contents ............................ 38 Find a type of copy mode ........................8 Copying All Contents (from an 8cm disc) .............................. 40 Type of copy modeA Record HD (High Definition) video Copying Only New Video/Photo............ 41 as is .....................................................10 Copying Playlist .............................
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HDMI Settings .......................................69 System Info............................................69 Demo .....................................................69 TV Type .................................................70 Language ..............................................70 Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting.................................... 71 Supported Discs and Memory Cards.... 73 Recording Time and Video Lengths ..... 76 About Created Discs........................
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Selecting copy mode Selecting a copy mode 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 • You can record videos and photos (JPEG files) onto the same disc depending on the copy mode selected. � When you record photos taken with your digital still camera from its memory card onto a disc, see page 18. I want to record HD (High Definitio
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Selecting copy mode b Note � Refer to “Notes on copying on discs” on page 23. Which device did What image quality you use to capture does the video have? the video? : High Definition : Standard Definition Type of copy mode Sony High Definition Digital video camera Digital still camera You cannot create disc. b page 10 Other High Definition Digital video camera You cannot Sony Standard create disc. Definition Other Standard b page 12 Definition Digital video camera You cannot create disc. Ot
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A A A Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media? Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) HDD b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) Built-in memory b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) 8cm Disc b page 31 Insert a Memory Card into the 1 slot* Memory Card b page 37 Recording is not available. DV tape You can record by do
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Copying Only Copying Copying Visual 2 Disc Burn Contents New Video/ Playlist* Index Lists Press the button on The entire contents of Photo Playlist contents on Select by a scene/ camera camera camera shooting date Only the new contents of camera page 49 page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 3 page 49* page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 — page 40 — — — 4 page 49* page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 2 * You cannot record photo
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Type of copy mode Record HD (High Definition) video taken by another digital video camera* as is * Not all camera operations are supported. What is the recording media? Connection and setup You cannot record by connecting a camera via a USB cable. HDD Use a camera’s function and copy videos and photos to memory card* Built-in memory Insert a memory card into the slot 8cm Disc b page 37 Recording is not available. You can record by down-converting to SD Memory Card (Standard Definition). See
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents Copying Visual Index Lists The entire contents of camera Select by a scene/shooting date page 38 page 45 b Notes � 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 ) in AVCHD format. In this case, you can record by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality. See Type of copy mode C (page 14.) �
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Type of copy mode Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality You cannot record photos. What is the recording media? Connection and setup Use Use an an AV cab AV cablle e ( (s supplied wi upplied wit th h cam camer era a or or sold se sold sep pa ar ra at te ely) ly) HDD b b pa pag ge e 3 34 4 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) Built-in memory b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) 8cm Disc b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied wit
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 47 page 47 page 47 page 47 page 53 Copying All Contents Copying Manually The entire contents of camera Recording while operating camera page 51 page 53 15 15
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A A A Type of copy mode Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media? Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) HDD b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) Built-in memory b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) 8cm Disc b page 31 Insert a Memory Card into the 1 slot* Memory Card b page 37 1 * You can record a video by connecting a camera v
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Copying Only Copying Copying Visual Disc Burn Contents New Video/ Playlist Index Lists Press the button on The entire contents of Photo Playlist contents on Select by a scene/ camera camera camera shooting date Only the new contents of camera page 49 page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 3 page 49* page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 — page 40 — — — 4 page 49* page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45 2 2 Copying All Contents* Copy
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Type of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video You cannot record photos. What is the recording media Connection and setup for of your video device? your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Use a DV (i.LINK) cable Video device with DV (sold separately) connector, capable of outputting DV signals b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with DVDirect or sold separately) Video device with AV OUT b page 34 Recording photos from memory card Photos ar
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents Copying Manually The entire contents of camera Recording while operating the camera page 51 page 53 — page 53 Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents Copying Visual Index Lists The entire contents of camera Select by an index/shooting date page 52 page 55 19 19
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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 guide you through the recording process. 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 de
