Sony Model Number VRD-VC30 Description, DVD Video Creation, Dvd+R, Dvd-R, Dvd-Rw, MPEG-2, Ram

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER	VRD-VC30
DESCRIPTION	DVDirect Multi-Function DVD Recorder

Stand-Alone Operation

Record directly to DVD – no computer required

KEY SPECIFICATIONS
DVD VIDEO CREATION
Video Recording	Record video to DVD from USB, DV, or analog video source
Recordable Discs (USB source)	DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Recordable Discs (DV/Analog)	DVD+R, DVD+R DL**, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Video Encoding (DV/Analog)	MPEG-2
Audio Encoding	Dolby® Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound
Recording Aspect Ratio	16:9 (wide screen & 4:3 full screen)
DV Input	4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), for camcorder connection only
Video Encoding (DV/Analog)	MPEG-2
Audio/Video Input	Composite Video x1, S-Video x1, Audio L/R x1
Handycam USB Port	USB Port for HDD/DVD Handycam® connection only
Recording Time	Up to 12 Hours per DVD

Computer Attached Operation

DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS
Interface	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Recordable Discs Supported	DVD+R DL**, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL**, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
	CD-R, CD-RW
Write Speed (maximum)*	DVD+R DL** 8X, DVD±R 16X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-R DL** 8X,
	DVD-RW 6X, CD-R 40X, CD-RW 24X
Read Speed (maximum)	DVD-ROM 16X, CD-ROM 40X
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CPU	Pentium® III 800Mhz (minimum), Pentium 4 2.0Ghz recommended
	or faster
RAM	256MB (minimum), 512MB recommended
HDD	1GB (minimum), 10GB recommendedfree HDD space or more
OS	Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Professional (SP2), or
	Windows® 2000 (SP4)
	®	™	***	***
	Windows	Vista	Home Basic,	Windows Vista Home Premium,
	Windows Vista Business,*** Windows Vista Ultimate***
PACKAGE CONTENTS	VRD-VC30 Multi Function DVD Recorder
	Nero® 7 Essentials software suite CD-ROM
	AC Adapter & AC Power Cord
	USB cable
	User’s Manual & Quick Start Guide
WARRANTY	One Year Limited

*Requires appropriately rated DVD/CD discs to attain maximum recording speeds ** Requires DVD+R DL media

*** May require a free software update to the bundled software suite

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