Sony VRD-MC6 Features

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You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.

You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with a Sony digital video camera or digital

still camera. Created discs can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. For details about

AVCHD disc compatibility, see “Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility” on page

81.

You can record video from various cameras and AV devices directly onto discs in SD

(Standard Definition) image quality. Created discs can be played on DVD players and other

DVD devices.

You can archive photos from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc.

Notes on the supported device and the image

The DVDirect supports the following copying.

• HD (High Definition) video

- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera

- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera

• SD (Standard Definition) video

- Standard Definition video taken by a Sony digital video camera

- video of various video devices (video device with audio/video output)

Features

Recording HD (High Definition) video

Recording SD (Standard Definition) video

Recording photos

Before you begin

Contents

Main Multi-Function DVD Recorder Operating Instructions VRD-MC6 CAUTION: LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Important Safety Instructions Safety Regulations FCC Compliance Statements Notes on AC power adapter For Customers in U.S.A For the State of California, USA only For customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Copyright Table of Contents Selecting copy mode Introducing DVDirect Preparations for Recording Copying From a camera Previewing in the display window Setup Additional Information Troubleshooting/References Find a type of copy mode Select the type of disc to create HD (High Definition) Disc SD (Standard Definition) Disc Which device did you use to capture the video? What image quality does the video have? Selecting copy mode Record HD video as is Page Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality Page Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is All of the above media Page Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is All of the above media Page Page Page Copying a photo What is the recording media or memory card? Select the copy mode and The created disc About this manual Page Features Notes on copying on discs Package Contents Front and sides Parts and Controls Main unit 1 2 3 4 0 qa qs 5 9687 Page Turning the Power On Inserting a Disc 1 2 1 2 Connecting Cables for Recording USB cable Page Preparations for Recording 1 2 3 DV (i.LINK) cable 1 2 3 Audio/video cable (AV cable) Preparations for Recording Memory Card Notes on copying multiple types of image About operation of DVDirect , 1 2 3 4 1 2 Copying Only New Video Page 1 2 Copying Playlist Page 1 2 3 4 Copying Visual Index Lists 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 Copying and Consolidating Contents (from an 8cm disc) Page Copying Manually 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 One Touch Disc Burn 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 Copying Manually 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 Copying Visual Index Lists 5 6 7 8 9 Copying Photos zHints 1 2 3 Previewing Videos Operations during playback 1 2 Photo Slideshow Previewing Photos Operations during playback 1 2 Auto Stop Timer Using the Setup Menu Rec Quality (REC mode) Auto Chapter DVD Menu Slideshow Creation Slideshow Music Finalize disc Erase disc System Info Auto Shut Off Color System Demo Page Troubleshooting Connection and operation General Power Playback Messages Page Page Notes on using discs Supported Discs and Memory Cards Discs Notes on using Memory Stick Memory Stick Notes on using memory cards SD Card/xD-Picture Card Recording HD (High Definition) video (Time required to copy a 1-hour video) Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (Time required to copy a 1-hour video) Recording Time and Video Lengths Time required for recording HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format) SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB connection or Memory Stick Duo slot) SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN or VIDEO IN connector) Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos Configuration of SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN or VIDEO IN connector) Configuration of SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB port or Memory Stick Duo slot) About Created Discs About SD (Standard Definition) discs Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility About HD (High Definition) discs Configuration of HD (High Definition) discs About created photo DVDs Configuration of Slideshow discs About Photo discs Page Precautions Operation and storage conditions Cleaning Transportation Moisture condensation Page Creatable discs Recordable d iscs* Supported input devices (Video recording) Supported input devices (Photo recording) Specifications Recording/Copying Playback Input/Output Interface Memory Card Slot General Index A C D F