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IT
W-273-384-11(2)
Multi-Function
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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FR
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IT
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VRD-MC5
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. Safety Regulations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. CAUTION: This symbol is intended to alert The use of optical instruments with this the user to t
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and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. the third prong are provided for your safety. If - Increase the separation between the the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, equipment and receiver. consult an electrician for replacement of the - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a obsolete outlet. circuit different from that to which the 10) Protect the power cord from being walked receiver is connected. on or pinched particularly a
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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-MC5 Serial Number: ________ 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
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Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Incremental Dubbing ..................38 Playlist Dubbing .........................40 Scenes Selection Dubbing ..........41 Introducing DVDirect ® Dubbing From a Handycam (DVD) ...........................................43 Features ........................................... 8 Before selecting a dubbing About this manual ........................... 9 mode… .......................................43 Package Contents ............
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Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo DVD ..............................................68 Setup Using the Setup Menu ..................71 Rec Quality .................................72 Auto Stop Timer .........................72 Auto Chapter ..............................72 DVD Menu .................................73 Slideshow Music ........................73 Slideshow Creation .....................74 Finalize disc ................................74 Erase disc ..................................
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� DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony 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. �
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B Introducing DVDirect Features You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. You do not need a computer. RETURN Create video DVDs • You can record videos from connected camcorders and AV devices directly onto DVDs without using a computer. � You can dub the entire contents of your HDD, Memory Stick, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a DVD with one touch of the record button. Create photo DVDs � You can archive photos from a memory card and connected camcorders directly onto a DVD withou
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Introducing DVDirect About this manual Depending on the type of device that is connected, or the image quality (High Definition video or Standard Definition video), you can perform the following operations with the DVDirect. In this manual, different icons for each operation or image quality appear in section headings. The functions of these icons are as follows. Icon Meaning ® Functions available for Sony Handycam (HDD) recording to hard disc ® Functions available for Sony Handycam (Memory S
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® Dubbing videos from Handycam (DVD) 1 page 43 ® ® Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam (DVD). Connect the Handycam to the DVDirect via a USB cable. Available functions: Full Dubbing Consolidation Dubbing Dubbing videos from DV digital video camera 1 page 48 ® Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera. ® Connect a Handycam or DV digital video camera to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) cable. Available functions: Full Dubbing Manual Dubbing Dubbi
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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. � DVDirect �AC adapter � AC power cord � Quick Start Guide � Operating Instructions (this document) � Warranty card Note Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use. 11
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Parts and Controls Front and rear 1 2 3 4 5 A 1 (power) button Turns the DVDirect on or off. B Top panel The buttons and display for operating the DVDirect are located here (page 13). C Disc tray Insert a disc here with the label side up (page 19). D Z (eject) button Opens and closes the disc tray. E DC IN connector Connect the supplied AC adapter here (page 16). Bottom 1 A Emergency eject lever If you cannot open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off and reverse the DVDirect. Slide
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Introducing DVDirect Top panel 1 2 RETURN 3 4 5 A Display window Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device or memory card. B Mm<,cursor / (select) button Selects a function. C (stop) button Stops recording. D RETURN button This returns the display to the menu screen or to the previous screen when operating the DVDirect. E (record) button Starts recording. Lights red during recording. 13
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Left side panel R-AUDIO IN-L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN DV IN HANDCAM 1 2 345 A USB connector (Type A) D S VIDEO IN connector Connect the USB cable (not supplied) Connect an S-video cable (not supplied) ® here when connecting a Handycam . here when connecting the DVDirect to a video device with an S-video connector, B AUDIO IN L/R connectors such as a camcorder or VCR. Connect the audio plugs of an AV cable E DV IN connector (4-pin) (not supplied) here when connecting the DVDirect to a video devic
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Introducing DVDirect Right side panel 1 2 3 4 A Memory card LED Lights amber when accessing the memory card. B Memory Stick Duo slot Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” here. C Multi memory card slot Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card, or xD-Picture Card here. D CompactFlash card slot Insert a CompactFlash here. 15
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B Introducing DVDirect Turning the Power On/Off 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter 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 and the AC adapter. � Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors. 4 Press the 1 (power) button. After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, a different
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Introducing DVDirect Navigation Display After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards and DVD discs and input signals from connected devices. A message indicating how to prepare for recording then appears in the display window. By following this message, you can automatically move on to the recording procedure you intended without complicated button operations. Messages and illustrations indicate the operations to perform next. ® When recording vide
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Accessing functions from the menu You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the menu. You can also go to the setup screen (Setup menu) from the menu for various settings. Press the RETURN button to return to the menu display (You cannot go back to the menu display while recording or from some of operating status). , Press M or m to select the desired operation, and press the (select) button. Menu Function Video , DVD Create a video DVD (page 35, 52). Photo ,
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Introducing DVDirect Inserting a Disc To insert a disc, perform the following while the DVDirect is turned on. 1 Press the Z (eject) button. The disc tray ejects. 2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its label facing up, and press the Z (eject) button again. Note Do not touch the recording side of the disc. When the Z (eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 19
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When a new disc is inserted When connecting a video device to the VIDEO IN, S VIDEO IN, or DV IN connector, and dubbing manually with a new disc (page 50), the following display appears. When recording, press M or m to select “OK,” and press the (select) button. Format is started. This may take several seconds to complete. For other types of dubbing, the disc may be automatically formatted depending on the dubbing mode. Formatting is a necessary process before recording to a disc. Note For
