Sony VRD-MC6 - Manual

5 • DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.• “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.• Other s...

6 Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Find a type of copy mode ................ 8 Type of copy mode A Record HD video as is ................. 10 Type of copy mode B Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality ........ 12 Type of copy mode C Record SD (Standard Definition) vid...

7 Previewing Videos......................... 64 Operations during playback ........ 64 Previewing Photos ........................ 65 Operations during playback ........ 65 Using the Setup Menu................... 66 Rec Quality (REC mode) .............. 66Auto Stop Timer............................ 6...

8 Selecting a copy mode Selecting copy mode Find a type of copy mode Depending on your video device or the type of disc you are creating, you can select the copy mode and device connection that best serves your needs. Select the type of disc to create The following explains about selecting a copy mo...

9 About Handycam ® In this manual, Handycam ® refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam ® and AVCHD Handycam ® refer to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder. Which device did you use to capture the video? What image quality does the video have? : High Definition : Standard Definition Son...

10 A A What is the recording media? Connection and setup Type of copy mode Record HD video as is HDD Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc DV tape(HDV format) b page 31 b page 31 b page 36 You can record by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details. Us...

11 Select the copy mode and create a disc! page 51 page 51* 4 page 51* 2 One Touch Disc Burn Press the button on camera page 38 page 38 page 38 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 40 page 40 page 40 Copying Only New Video Only the new contents of camera page 42 page 42 page 42 Co...

12 Type of copy mode Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality What is the recording media? Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape(HDV format) b page 34 b page 34 b page 34 b page 34 b page 34 b page 33 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separa...

13 page 49 page 49 page 49 page 49 page 56 Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 54 page 56 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera Copying Manually Recording while operating camera 13 Sele ct ing c opy m o de

14 A A A What is the recording media? Connection and setup Type of copy mode Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is HDD Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape(HDV format) All of the above media b page 31 b page 31 b page 31 b page 36 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separatel...

18 What is the recording media of your video device? Connection and setup for your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Type of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video b page 33 b page 34 Video device with AV OUT Use a DV (i.LINK) cable (sold separat...

20 A Copying a photo Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. You can create a slideshow of the disc contents. What is the recording media or memory card? Connection and setup Memory Card 8cm Disc Built-in memory HDD “Memory Stick Duo”“Memory Stick”SD CardxD Picture Card b page 31 Use a USB cable (suppli...

21 JPEG JPEG Slideshow Select the copy mode and create a disc! page 59 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 61 Copying Visual Index Lists Select by a scene/shooting date page 59 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 61 Copying Visual Index Lists Select by a scene...

22 Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read the “Selecting copy mode” pages.“Selecting copy mode” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you through the recording process. Introducing DVDirect About this manual Selecting copy mode (page 8) Use the cha...

23 In tr o d u cin g DV Di re ct 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. About Handycam ® In this manual, Handycam ® refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam ® refer...

24 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 Defin...

25 In tr o d u cin g DV Di re ct • Photos - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera- photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. For details, see page 6 and select t...

26 Please 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. VRD-MC6 (DVDirect) (1) AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1)Operating Instructions (this document) (1) b Note •...

27 In tr o d u cin g DV Di re ct Front and sides A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C DV IN connector (page 33) D USB (Type A) port (page 31) E 1 (power) button (page 29) F Top panel (page 28) G Disc tray (page 30) H Emergency eject holeIf you cannot open the disc tray wi...

29 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’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 ...

30 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 side of the disc. Push the disc until i...

31 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g For types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup for your Handycam ® / video device” section for your “Type of copy mode ( A - E )” on pages 10 through 20. 1 Turn on the camera. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that the AC power cord is ...

32 Button names on the [USB SELECT] screen z Hints • Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary. • If your camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO]...

33 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g 1 Turn on the camera. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter. 2 Set the camera to playback mode. • Playback operation differs among cameras. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT ...

34 1 Turn on the video device. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter. 2 Operate the video device to start playback of video. • Playback operation differs among video devices. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or V...

36 When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot on the DVDirect. Insert a memory card into its corresponding slot. Push the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull out. b Notes • Do not us...

37 Prep arat io ns f o r R e co rdin g After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards, discs, and input signals from connected devices. A message indicating how to prepare for recording then appears in the display window. By this message, you can automatically...

39 C o pyin g F rom a ca m e ra 3 Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a blank DVD.] appears. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full. Remove the created disc and insert a blank one. Recording will resume automatically. 4 ...

40 You can copy only newly-recorded contents whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc (by selecting [Incremental] or One Touch Disc Burn). As the DVDirect automatically detects newly recorded videos, you do not need to search for them yourself.Initially, turn on the DVDirect (p...

41 C o pyin g F rom a ca m e ra 3 Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a blank DVD.] appears. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full. Remove the created disc and insert a blank one. Recording will resume automatically. 4 ...

42 This mode allows you to record videos within a Playlist created on your camera. For details on creating a Playlist, refer to your camera’s operating instructions.Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31). b Note • See “Notes on c...

44 You can record videos selected by viewing thumbnails.Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31). b Note • See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25 previously. 1 Confirm the message in the display window. When the DVDirect detect...

49 C o pyin g F rom a ca m e ra This mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the connected camera.Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording (page 34). z Hint • If all the...

50 To pause recording Press the (record) button during recording. To resume recording, press the (record) button again. 5 Press the (stop) button to stop recording. 6 To record an additional video, repeat steps 4 and 5. 7 Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc when recording is complete. A mes...

51 C o pyin g F rom a ca m e ra 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 the DVDirect (page 29) and...

55 Cop yi n g From V ideo Devi ces To pause recording Press the (record) button during recording. To resume recording, press the (record) button again. To stop recording Press the (stop) button, and then press the RETURN button. The DVDirect stops recording and returns to the display window in step ...

61 Copyin g Phot os You can record photos selected by viewing thumbnails.Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31). 1 Confirm the message in the display window. When the DVDirect detects a signal from a camera connected to the USB p...

64 You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with a video device other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to the DVDirect. • When you preview a video, there is n...

65 Prev ie wing i n the di sp la y wi ndow You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with a video device other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to the DVDirect...

66 You can change the various settings for creating discs in the Setup Menu screen. 1 Turn on the DVDirect 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 E...

67 Setu p Specify the time interval at which chapters are created automatically on an SD (Standard Definition) 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 approximate...

68 If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can finalize it later. z Hints • To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices. If you do not finalize the disc with the DVDirect, the disc cannot be played on other DVD devices. • You cannot add videos or photos to a finalized...

69 Setu p 2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. The DVDirect starts erasing the disc. When the message [Complete] appears, erasing has completed. You can check the system software version of the DVDirect.Select [System I...

70 • You cannot record to a disc if the DVDirect’s color system is different from the color system of the connected camcorder. • A disc will not be playable, if the DVDirect’s color system setting used for recording is different from the playback device. Select the language for the display window. L...

71 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the DVDirect, 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 an SD (Standar...

72 • Make sure that the audio/video cable is connected properly to A/V OUT of the video device. • The DVDirect is not detecting input signals from the connected video device. Turn on the video device, and configure or operate it to start playback. • Make sure that a correct input type is selected. S...

75 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc operations are supported. z Hint • The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs. b Note • Blu-ray disc, DVD-R DL (Double layer), CD-R, CD-RW and 8cm discs are not support...

76 • When copying HD (High Definition) videos, always use a new disc. You cannot add HD (High Definition) videos to the same disc to which you have previously recorded HD (High Definition) videos. • The quality of commercially-made recordable discs can vary. Sub-standard discs may not record normall...

77 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s • Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Multi memory card slot, and insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” with an adapter into the Multi memory card slot, the DVDirect may not work properly. • Not all memor...

78 When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (FH, HQ, SP, or LP) 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 with a higher image qual...

79 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. HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format) The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the camera. SD (Standard Definition)...

80 The DVDirect creates a DVD Menu on an SD (Standard Definition) disc and a slideshow disc. The DVD Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a player and can be used to select videos from dates or thumbnails.According to the type of disc being created and the device connection used for r...

81 Tr oubl eshoot in g /R e fe rence s 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 recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera), dif...

82 Configuration of HD (High Definition) discs • The DVD Menu cannot be created. • 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. • An HD (High Definition) video disc cannot be previewed on the DVDir...

84 Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the DVDirect 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 the DVDirect. Do not use an abrasive, disposable cloth such ...

86 Creatable discs • Standard Definition (SD) disc• High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format) • Photo disc (JPEG files, Data DVD)• Slideshow disc (JPEG files, DVD- VIDEO format) Recordable discs* 1 DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL * 2 Supported input devices (Video recording) • Sony digital vid...

87 A d d iti o n a l I n fo rm a tio n “Memory Stick Duo”“Memory Stick” * SD Memory Card * xD-Picture Card * Power DC 12V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption 30W AC adapter* Type: AC-NB12AInput: AC 100 V - 240 V Output: DC 12 V/2.5A Size* Approx. 144 × 52 × 156 mm (W×H×D) Weight Approx. 660 g...

88 A AUDIO IN connectors ......... 34 Audio/video cable ................ 34 Auto Chapter........................ 67 Auto Shut Off ...................... 69 Auto Stop Timer .................. 66 AVCHD Dubbing ................ 37 AVCHD format ................... 81 C Chapter..............................