Sony VBD-MA1 - Manual

5 • “DVDirect,” “Handycam,” “Cyber-shot,” “ α ,” “Bloggie,” “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” ‘Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate” and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and the AVCHD...

6 Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Find a type of copy mode ................ 8 Type of copy mode A Copy HD video as is .................... 10 Type of copy mode B Down-convert HD video to SD video quality .......................................... 12 Type of copy mode C Copy SD video ...

7 Using the Setup Menu................... 56 Rec Quality (REC mode) .............. 56Auto Stop Timer............................ 56Auto Chapter ................................ 57Auto Finalizing .............................. 57Disc Menu .................................... 57Finalize disc ............

8 Selecting a copy mode SD HD Video Photo Photo Video SD HD Video Video SD HD Video HD Video Video Photo SD HD Video HD Video Video Find a Type of Copy Find a type of copy mode Depending on your camera and images taken, you can select the type of copy that best serves your needs. First of all, check...

9 What type of disc do you want to create? 9 Sele ct ing c opy m o de Blu-ray Disc™ (HD video) DVD (HD video) DVD (SD video) Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD page 10 page 12 page 14 page 16 page 18 Reference page for copy mode

10 : type of format Connection and setup Type of copy mode Copy HD video as is Allow you to copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format onto discs in high definition image quality. b HDD Built-in memory Memory Card Use a USB cable b page 30 A Copy videos to a memory card by camera’s functi...

11 Select the copy mode and create a disc! 11 Sele ct ing c opy m o de Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 40 Incremental* 1 Copy only new contents in the recording media. Playlist* 1 Copy playlist contents in the recording media. Select Videos Select videos by scene* 1 or sho...

12 Type of copy mode Down-convert HD video to SD video quality Copy videos taken in HD (High Definition) image quality onto a disc in SD (Standard Definition) image quality for more compatibility with various playback devices. What is recording media of your camera? Connection and setup HDD Built-in...

13 Select the copy mode and create a disc! 13 Sele ct ing c opy m o de The created disc is … Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 49 Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 45 DVD disc • SD video is copied.• SD videos or ...

14 What is recording media of your camera? Connection and setup Type of copy mode Copy SD video as is You can copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in Handycam ® onto a disc by various type of copy mode. b HDD Built-in memory Memory Card DV/D8 tape b page 30 A b page 35 Use a USB cable b page 32...

16 What is the recording media of your video device? Connection and setup Type of copy mode Copy video using cameras or video devices You can copy videos from practically any camera or video device to a disc using an AV cable. (For DV cameras, DV cable can be used.) b page 32 b page 33 Use a DV (i.L...

18 Copy photos Archive photos such as JPEG file on a disc. What is recording media of your camera? Connection and setup Memory Card Built-in memory HDD b page 30 A Use a USB cable b page 35 Insert a Memory card into the slot 18 Photos Type of copy mode Sony cameras* 1 , etc: type of format * 2 * 2 S...

20 Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read “Find a Type of Copy” (page 8). “Find a Type of Copy” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you through the recording process. About HD video and SD video “HD (High Definition) video” refers to high definit...

21 In tr o d u cin g Icons In this manual, section headings have different icons depending on the device or operation. Use these icons to determine the connection or device operation. Type of devices Type of recording media in cameras Type of recordable disc Icons Meaning Sony digital video camera o...

22 You can easily copy videos or photos using this unit. You can copy HD (High Definition) videos taken in AVCHD format with various cameras to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD media. HD (High Definition) videos can be copied in HD (High Definition) image quality. You can copy videos from various cameras and A...

23 In tr o d u cin g Supported copy methods The ability to copy depends on your camera and its recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. This unit supports the following copying. • Copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format by Sony or other manufacturer’s camera...

24 To copy the following photos to a disc. • Copy photos taken in RAW format with another manufacturer's camera. b Notes • You cannot copy videos with copy-protected content (commercial BDs, DVDs, or VHS software, some programs from satellite or CATV receivers, etc.). • You cannot copy videos or pho...

25 In tr o d u cin g Confirm that the package contains the following items.If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.The number in parentheses indicates the number of items. VBD-MA1 (this unit) AC adapter (1) USB cable (1) AC power cord (1)Operating Instructions (this ...

26 Front and sides A Memory card slot (page 35)Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” or SD Card here. b Note • You cannot use this slot as a memory card reader when connected to your computer. B Memory card access LEDLights amber when accessing a memory card. C Disc tray (page 29) D Emergency eject holeIf you...

27 In tr o d u cin g Top panel Rear panel A Display windowDisplays the operation screen, and images from a connected device or memory card. B V / v / B / b / ENTER buttons (pages 45, 54) C RETURN button (page 38, 56)If you want to display the [Menu], press this button. D 1 (power) button (page 28) E...

28 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into this unit’s DC IN connector. 3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. b Notes • Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter.• Do not use damaged cables,...

29 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g 1 Press the Z (eject) button. The disc tray ejects. The disc tray opens halfway. Open it fully by hand. 2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its recording side down, and push the disc tray in the direction of the arrow. b Note • Do not touch the recording sid...

30 For types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup” section for your “Type of copy mode ( A - E )” on pages 10 through 18. b Notes • Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera.• If you copy a large amount of video at one time, it will require more tim...

31 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g 3 Check the USB connection on the camera. Sony digital video camera (such as Handycam ® ) The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Be sure to select the media that stores images to record. Button names on the [USB SELECT] screen z Hints • Depending on the model, USB co...

32 1 Turn on the camera. b Note • Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera. 2 Set the camera to playback mode. • Playback operation differs among cameras. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video. For details, refe...

33 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g 1 Turn on the video device. b Note • Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera. 2 Operate the video device to start playback of video. • Playback operation differs among video devices. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button...

36 You can operate this unit in two different ways: Following the message in the display, and selecting the option from the menu. After the power is turned on, this unit automatically detects an inserted memory card, disc, and the input signals from connected devices. A message indicating how to pre...

37 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g If a recorded disc is inserted If you insert a recorded disc, the disc information will appear.Press the ENTER button to proceed.To change the disc to other one, press the Z (eject) button to eject the current disc. When multiple image types are recorded in a c...

38 The [Menu] display appears when the RETURN button is pressed after the power is turned on. You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the menu. To copy videos or photos by operating the menu Press the RETURN button to display [Menu], and follow the procedure below. 1 ...

39 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g 3 Press V or v to select the input. According to the copy type selected in step 2, input options will differ. Only selectable inputs will appear. If you select [Photo b Disc] in step 1, or [HD b HD] in step 2, only [USB] and [Memory Card] will appear. If you se...

40 By connecting a camera to this unit via USB cable, or inserting a memory card into the memory card slot, HD (High Definition) video or SD (Standard Definition) video can be recorded as is. b Note • See “Supported/unsupported devices, images and discs” on page 23 previously. 1 Prepare for recordin...

41 Cop yi ng Vi deos E Number of required discs 3 Press the (record) button to start recording. This unit starts the recording process. The following appears in the display window. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc The disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full, and the mess...

42 If you select copy mode [Select Videos] in step 2 (page 40), select [Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date]. 1 Press V or v to select [Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date], and press the ENTER button. 2 Press B / V / v / b to select the thumbnail or shooting date you wish to copy, and press the ENTER button to m...

43 Cop yi ng Vi deos This mode allows you to record video from a camera onto a disc by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on, as with copying only new videos (page 40). 1 Turn on this unit (page 28) and insert a disc...

45 Cop yi ng Vi deos By connecting a camera to this unit via DV (i.LINK) cable, you can copy video recorded on a DV tape to disc. 1 Prepare for recording. Initially, turn on this unit (page 28), insert a disc (page 29) and connect a DV (i.LINK) cable for recording (page 32). z Hint • If all the prep...

46 B Copy mode [ Full ] With a single touch of the (record) button, you can copy all videos recorded on a tape to a disc. This unit automatically controls playback on the connected camera. [ Manual ] You can copy videos to a disc while controlling playback manually on the connected camera (page 46)....

49 Cop yi ng Vi deos By connecting a camera or video device to this unit via an audio/video cable, you can copy videos from practically any camera or video device to a disc.You can copy videos of HD (High Definition) quality to a disc by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition).The created disc w...

51 C o pyin g Ph o tos You can copy photos onto a disc from a camera connected to this unit, or a memory card inserted into the memory card slot, with a single touch of the (record) button.You can also copy photos selected by viewing thumbnails. b Note • See “Supported/unsupported devices, images an...

53 C o pyin g Ph o tos If you select copy mode [Select Photos] in step 2 (page 51), select [Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date]. 1 Press V or v to select [Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date] and press the ENTER button. 2 Press B / V / v / b to select the viewing thumbnail or shooting date you want to copy and p...

54 You can check the information, such as type of recorded contents, remaining capacity, etc., about a disc created with this unit. You can check images by playing back SD (Standard Definition) videos or photos. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with a video device other than this unit. T...

55 Pr evie w in g disc To preview SD (Standard Definition) videos Press V or v to select [Preview Video], and press the ENTER button.The Disc Menu appears. If the disc is not finalized, the Disc Menu is not displayed and playback of the video starts. Press V / v / B / b to select the title you want ...

56 You can change the various settings for creating discs in the Setup Menu screen. 1 Turn on this unit and press the RETURN button. The [Menu] display appears. 2 Press V or v to select [Setup], and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to select a menu item to confirm or change, and press the ENTE...

57 Setu p Specify the time interval at which chapters are created automatically on a disc.Auto Chapter is available when you use the DV IN connector or VIDEO IN connector to connect your video device. OFF No chapters are inserted. c 5 minutes Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute intervals. 10 ...

58 3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. This unit starts finalizing the disc. When the message [Completed.] appears, finalizing has completed. b Note • It takes a few minutes to finalize a disc. Depending on the contents of a disc, finalizing may take time. You can erase all co...

59 Setu p ON The unit is automatically turned off. This unit automatically plays a demo when it is not operated for a set period of time. OFF Disables the demo. c ON Enables the demo. Set the appropriate color system for the camera used to record or the output signal from connected video device. NTS...

60 You can connect this unit to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord, the AC adapter, and this unit (page 28). 2 Turn on this unit. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Connect the computer to this unit. This unit is detected and identified by the computer. [PC Mode] ap...

61 Using with a Com puter The icon appears on the taskbar when this unit is recognized by the computer. To disconnect this unit from the computer, use the icon. b Note • Depending on the operating system, operation method or displayed icon may vary. 1 Click the icon on the taskbar. The “Safely remov...

62 When using as an external disc drive, available functions on Windows differ depending on version or edition. You need to install a commercially available software for BD/DVD/CD drive depending on the application. (Software for BD/DVD/CD drive is not supplied.)For details on requirements for using...

64 If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Refer also to the operating instructions of your camera or video devices. To create a DVD by down-converting an HD (High Definition) vide...

65 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s • Make sure that [VIDEO IN] is selected for input. To select the input manually, operate from the [Menu] screen (page 38). • Disconnect all cables. Turn this unit and video device off, then on again. Reconnect the video device to this unit. The number of discs ...

66 Cannot record to this disc by the selected operation. • Usable discs differ depending on type of content and recording method (pages 23, 67).For example:– SD (Standard Definition) video stored on a camera connected with a USB cable cannot be recorded to DVD+R DL disc. – SD (Standard Definition) v...

67 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s The following writable discs are compatible with this unit. However, not all disc operations are supported. Supported Discs and Memory Cards Discs Disc type Usable discs Supported versions Recording PC mode BD-R Up to 6× media* 1 * 2 BD-R DL Up to 6× media BD-R...

68 Notes on using discs • Use round discs only. Do not use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) as it may damage this unit. • The quality of commercially-made recordable discs can vary. Sub-standard discs may not record normally. • Some recorded discs cannot be played on playback devic...

69 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s This unit has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card operations are supported.• SD Memory Card * 1 • SDHC Memory Card * 2 • SDXC Memory Card * 3 Notes on using memory cards • Slide the write protect switch with a thin implement.• Use...

70 When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (such as FX, HD FH, SP, etc.) on a camera used to shoot the video, and the number of scenes the video contains. Typically, more time is required to record videos onto a disc if the video was recorded w...

71 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s The chart below provides a general estimate of disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos onto a disc. (Minimum recordable time is in parentheses.) Recording HD (High Definition) video Recordable time depends on the REC mode setting on the came...

72 b Note • A Blu-ray Disc and DVD (AVCHD disc) cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. Do not insert these discs in the DVD player or recorder. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc, and erase its contents. About Created Discs Characteristic of disc Blu-ray...

73 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s This unit creates a disc menu on the recorded disc. The Disc Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a playback device and can be used to select videos from dates or thumbnails.According to the type of disc being created and the device connection us...

74 • The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created at points in the video where the shooting date changes.For each title, chapters (breakpoints of a video on the disc) are automatically created by scene between the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera. • If you copy videos...

75 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s Discs recorded photos • When copying photos to a disc, new file numbers are assigned to the recorded photos in the order they are copied to the disc. • The recorded photos are stored in a folder “ sss VBDMA” created under the “DCIM” folder on the disc. (Example...

76 Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing this unit in hot or humid locations, or places where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of this unit. Do not use an abrasive, disposable cloth such as pap...

77 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n Creatable discs • DVD (DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW) Standard Definition (SD) video recordingHigh Definition (HD) video recordingPhoto recording • DVD (DVD+R DL) Standard Definition (SD) video recording • Blu-ray Disc (BD-R/RE) High Definition (HD) video recordingPhoto rec...

78 12cm disc (BD, DVD, CD), 8cm disc (DVD, CD) DV IN* 1 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100, DVC-SD input VIDEO IN 1 Vp-p/75 ohms AUDIO IN 2 Vrms (Impedance more than 47 kilohms) USB port Type A * 2 Type mini B * 3 Memory card slot* “Memory Stick Duo”SD Memory Card LCD monitor 2.7 type TFT drive Power DC ...

79 Numerics 1080/60p .............................. 23 3D photo ........................ 22, 53 3D video .............................. 23 A ARW file ....................... 22, 23 AUDIO IN connectors......... 34 Audio/video cable................ 33 Auto Chapter ....................... 57 Auto Final...