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.

IconMeaning

Functions available for Sony Handycam® (HDD) recording to hard disc

Functions available for Sony Handycam® (Memory Stick) recording to

Memory Stick

Functions available for Sony Handycam® (DVD) recording to 8cm DVD

Functions available for Sony Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera recording to digital video tape

Functions available for various camcorders or video devices

Functions available for Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, SD Card, xD-

Picture Card, Compact Flash

Dubbing videos being recorded on Standard Definition image quality

Dubbing videos being recorded on High Definition image quality (AVCHD format)

Dubbing still images shot by a digital still camera or Sony Handycam®

*In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. In particular, High Definition Handycam® and AVCHD Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition) AVCHD compatible camcorder. For details, see

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Dubbing videos from Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick)

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Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick). Connect the Handycam® to the DVDirect via a USB cable.

Available functions:

One Touch Dubbing Through Handycam® Control

Full Dubbing

Incremental Dubbing

Playlist Dubbing

Scenes Selection Dubbing

DVDirect Introducing

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