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Recording videos
from HDD camcorders ...........................
Recording videos
from DVD camcorders............................
Recording videos
from DV camcorders ..............................
Recording videos
from miscellaneous video devices .........
Recording photos
from memory cards ................................
Recording photos
from HDD camcorders ...........................
Video Recordable
DVD Drive
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Operating Instructions
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VRD-MC3
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FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to Safety comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This WARNING equipment generates, uses, and can radiate You are cautioned that any changes or radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may modificatio
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CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen Compliance EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung (en): Statements � Wohngegenden � Gewerbegebiete Disposal of Old Electrical & � Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung Electronic Equipment (Applicable in erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm the European Union and other EN55022, Klasse B.) European countries with separate collection systems) CAUTION: The mains plug on this equipment must
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Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Creating/Viewing a Photo Compliance Statements .................. 3 DVD Creating a Photo DVD ..................48 Introducing DVDirect Types of Recording .....................48 Types of Photo DVD ..................48 Introduction ....................................7 Supported Memory Cards and Features ........................................... 8 Camcorders .................................49 Package Contents .................
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Using the DVDirect With a Computer System Requirements ...................70 Setting Up the Computer ..............71 Installing the Software ................71 Connecting the DVDirect to a Computer ....................................72 Disconnection .............................73 Using Memory Card Slots ..........73 Using the Bundled Software .........74 Launching “Nero StartSmart” ....74 Notes on Using Other Software With the DVDirect .....................74 Additional Information About D
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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 registere
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Introducing DVDirect B Introducing DVDirect Introduction Burning video DVDs Burning photo DVDs ❑ You can record videos from connected ❑ You can archive photos from a memory video cameras and AV devices directly card or HDD camcorder directly onto a onto DVDs without using a computer. DVD without using a computer. ❑ You can burn the entire contents of your ❑ You can also create slideshows of the HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a photos that will be playable on most DVD with one touch of the re
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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
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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 � Hi-Speed USB cable (for PC/Printer connection) � AC adaptor � AC power cord � Quick Start Guide � Operating Instructions (this document) � Software disc � Warranty card Note Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc as the software disc is not sold separately. 9
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Parts and Controls Front and rear 123 4 5 6 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 17). E (Eject) button Opens and closes the disc tray. F DC I
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Introducing DVDirect Top panel 1 2 3 4 5 A Display window Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device, or photos from a memory card. B Mm<,cursor / (Select) button Selects a function. C RETURN button This returns the display to the main menu screen or to the previous screen when navigating menus. D (Stop) button Stops recording. E (Record) button Starts recording. Lights red during recording. 11
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Left side panel 123 456 A USB connector (Type B) E S VIDEO IN connector Connect the supplied USB cable here Connect an S-video cable (not supplied) when connecting the DVDirect to a here when connecting the DVDirect to a computer or printer. video device with an S-video connector, such as a video camera or VCR. B USB connector (Type A) F DV IN connector (4-pin) Connect the USB cable here when connecting a HDD or DVD camcorder. Connect a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) here when connecting
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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 card here. Note You can use the memory card slot for both stand-alone and computer operation. 13
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B 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. After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, a different screen appears dep
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Introducing DVDirect Auto Setup Navigation 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. Accessing function
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Press M or m to select the desired operation, and press the (Select) button. DV Camcorder/Video , DVD: Create a video DVD from a digital video camcorder connected via a DV (i.LINK) cable or from a video device connected via a video or S-video cable (page 31, 42). HDD/DVD Camcorder , DVD: Create a video DVD from an HDD or DVD camcorder connected via a USB cable (page 28, 31, 35, 39). Photo , DVD: Create a photo DVD (page 48). DVD Video Preview: Playback a created video DVD (page 46). 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 (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. When the (Eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts readin
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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 a 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. 18
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Introducing DVDirect Inserting a Memory Card Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot. SD xD CF Memory Memory CompactFlash Stick Duo Stick SD Card xD-Picture Card Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick/SD CompactFlash Push the “Memory Card/xD-Picture Card Push the card into the Stick Duo” into the slot Push the card into the CompactFlash slot. until you hear a click. slot until you hear a To remove, pull out To remove, push the click. the CompactFlash “Memory Stick Duo” To remo
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B 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
