IT Recording videos from HDD camcorders ........................... Recording videos from DVD camcorders............................ Recording videos from DV camcorders .............................. Recording videos from miscellaneous video devices ......... Recording photos from memory cards ................................ Recording photos from HDD camcorders ...........................
Safety Regulations WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION: As the laser beam in the VRD-MC3 is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung (en): • Wohngegenden • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.) CAUTION: The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Compliance Statements .................. 3 Creating/Viewing a Photo DVD Creating a Photo DVD ..................48 Introducing DVDirect Introduction .................................... 7 Features ........................................... 8 Package Contents ............................ 9 Parts and Controls ......................... 10 Turning the Power On/Off ............ 14 Auto Setup Navigation ............... 15 Inserting a Disc .......
Using the DVDirect With a Computer System Requirements ...................70 Setting Up the Computer ..............71 Installing the Software ................71 Connecting the DVDirect to a Computer ....................................72 Disconnection .............................73 Using Memory Card Slots ..........73 Using the Bundled Software .........74 Launching “Nero StartSmart” ....74 Notes on Using Other Software With the DVDirect .....................74 Additional Information About Discs .........
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B Introducing DVDirect Introduction Burning video DVDs Burning photo DVDs ❑ You can record videos from connected video cameras and AV devices directly onto DVDs without using a computer. ❑ You can burn the entire contents of your HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a DVD with one touch of the record button. ❑ You can archive photos from a memory card or HDD camcorder directly onto a DVD without using a computer. ❑ You can also create slideshows of the photos that will be playable on most DVD players.
Features Depending on the type of device that is connected, you can perform the following operations with the DVDirect. In this manual, different icons for each operation appear in section headings and page corners to make sections that relate to the operations you intend to perform easier to find. Recording videos from HDD camcorders Create a DVD using video taken with an HDD camcorder*(connected via a USB cable).
Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. • DVDirect • Hi-Speed USB cable (for PC/Printer connection) Introducing DVDirect • AC adaptor • • • • • AC power cord Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions (this document) Software disc Warranty card Note Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc as the software disc is not sold separately.
Parts and Controls Front and rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 1 (Power) button Turns the DVDirect on or off. B Emergency eject hole If you cannot open the disc tray with the (Eject) button, turn off your computer, and then insert a thin, elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray manually. C Top panel The buttons and display for operating the DVDirect are located here (page 11). D Disc tray Insert a disc here with the label side up (page 17). E (Eject) button Opens and closes the disc tray.
Top panel 1 2 3 5 A Display window Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device, or photos from a memory card. B Mm<,cursor / (Select) button Selects a function. C RETURN button This returns the display to the main menu screen or to the previous screen when navigating menus. D (Stop) button Stops recording. E (Record) button Starts recording. Lights red during recording.
Left side panel 1 2 A USB connector (Type B) Connect the supplied USB cable here when connecting the DVDirect to a computer or printer. B USB connector (Type A) Connect the USB cable here when connecting a HDD or DVD camcorder. Note Only Sony HDD or DVD camcorder input is supported. C AUDIO IN L/R connectors Connect the audio plugs of an AV cable (not supplied) here when connecting the DVDirect to a video device, such as a video camera or VCR.
Right side panel 2 3 Introducing DVDirect 1 4 A Memory card LED Lights amber when accessing the memory card. B Memory Stick Duo slot Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” here. C Multi memory card slot Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card, or xD-Picture Card here. D CompactFlash card slot Insert a CompactFlash card here. Note You can use the memory card slot for both stand-alone and computer operation.
B Introducing DVDirect Turning the Power On/Off 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adaptor. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adaptor into the DVDirect’s DC IN connector. 3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. Notes • Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord. • Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors. 4 Press the 1 (Power) button.
Auto Setup Navigation After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards and DVD discs and input signals from connected devices. A message indicating how to prepare for recording then appears in the display window. By following this message, you can automatically move on to the recording procedure you intended without complicated button operations. Messages and illustrations indicate the operations to perform next.
Press M or m to select the desired operation, and press the (Select) button. DV Camcorder/Video , DVD: Create a video DVD from a digital video camcorder connected via a DV (i.LINK) cable or from a video device connected via a video or S-video cable (page 31, 42). HDD/DVD Camcorder , DVD: Create a video DVD from an HDD or DVD camcorder connected via a USB cable (page 28, 31, 35, 39). Photo , DVD: Create a photo DVD (page 48). DVD Video Preview: Playback a created video DVD (page 46).
Inserting a Disc To insert a disc, perform the following while the DVDirect is turned on. Press the (Eject) button. The disc tray ejects. 2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its label facing up, and press the (Eject) button again. Notes • Do not touch the recording side of the disc. • When inserting the disc, make sure it rests flat under the four tabs on the disc tray. When the (Eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
When a new disc is inserted When a new disc is inserted, the disc will be formatted automatically. If the new disc inserted is a DVD+R disc, a message prompting you to select an input source appears. To continue with operations, press M or m to select a source to record from, and press the (Select) button. Note • If a disc that cannot be recorded on is inserted, an indication message appears. If this occurs, confirm all the compatible discs and replace the disc.
Inserting a Memory Card Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot. SD xD Memory Stick Duo CF Memory Stick CompactFlash SD Card Memory Stick Duo Push the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the “Memory Stick Duo” and pull out. Memory Stick/SD Card/xD-Picture Card Push the card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull out. CompactFlash Push the card into the CompactFlash slot.
B Creating a Video DVD Creating a Video DVD You can use the DVDirect as a stand-alone DVD recorder to burn videos directly onto DVDs from a connected HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder or video device such as a VCR or DVR. You can play the created video DVD on other DVD devices or the DVD drives of computers. Types of Recording Five types of recording are available for creating video DVDs: DVD BURN, Full Recording, Incremental Recording, Consolidation Recording, and Normal Video Recording.
DVD camcorder The entire video content of the camera’s 8-cm disc is recorded onto a 12-cm disc. Creating a Video DVD DV camcorder The entire content of the videotape is recorded onto a single disc. The DVDirect controls the camera during the entire process, and completes creation of the video DVD. The completed DVD is automatically finalized, allowing immediate playback on DVD players.
Consolidation Recording (page 39) This mode allows you to record the contents of multiple 8-cm discs from a DVD camcorder onto the corresponding number of 12-cm discs. Normal Video Recording (page 42) This mode allows you to create a video DVD using the (Record) and (Stop) buttons on the DVDirect and the play, pause, and stop buttons on the device connected to the DVDirect. You can record from any video device with a video output connector.
Supported Camcorders/Video Devices and Recording Modes The recording methods available differ as follows, depending on the type of camera or device connected to the DVDirect.
Notes on time required for recording When recording from an HDD or DVD camcorder connected via USB cable, the length of time required depends on the REC mode (HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains. In general, videos shot in higher image quality modes take longer to be recorded onto a disc. The following provides a general estimate* of the time required to record a 1-hour video containing one scene onto a disc.
Writable Discs That Can Be Used for Creating Video DVDs Compatible disc types for recording differ as follows, depending on the type of video device and connection interface you are using.
About Created Video DVDs Titles and chapters The contents of a DVD consist of sections, called titles, and smaller subsections, called chapters. When you create a video DVD with the DVDirect, titles and chapters are created as follows: For discs created through normal video recording or recording from DV camcorders connected via DV (i.LINK) cable Titles are created between the points where you start and stop a recording on the DVDirect.
DVD menus A DVD menu is displayed each time a DVD is inserted into a DVD player and serves as a title page or table of contents for the video DVD. You can create DVDs that display thumbnail images of titles in their menu screens. You can select from four different menu styles when creating video DVDs with the DVDirect (page 63).
One Touch Recording Through HDD Camcorder Control (DVD BURN) You can create video DVDs from your HDD camcorder simply by pressing the camera’s [DVD BURN] button. 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window. 2 Insert a disc (page 17). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. Hint When a new DVD+R disc is inserted, a message prompting you to select an input source to record from appears.
5 Touch [DVD BURN] on the camera’s LCD screen, or press the DVD BURN button on the camera or Handycam Station. 60min USB SELECT DVD BURN END HDD PictBridge PRINT Recording starts, and the progress appears in the display window. When all of the content of the HDD camcorder is recorded, recording automatically stops and the (Record) button dims. Press the RETURN button to go back to the main menu.
6 Press the (Eject) button. A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. 7 Select whether to finalize the disc. For details on finalizing discs, see “What is ‘finalize disc’?” (page 66). To finalize the disc: Select [Yes] and press the (Select) button. A confirmation message will appear, so select [Yes] and press the (Select) button again. Disc finalization will begin, and the process may take a few minutes.
One Touch Recording (Full Recording) When an HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder is connected to the DVDirect, you can use Full Recording to record the video contents of the camera onto a disc with a single touch of a button. Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window. 2 Insert a disc (page 17). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Turn on the camera, and set it to playback mode.
When using a DV camcorder Connect the camera’s DV connector to the DVDirect’s DV IN connector using a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied). DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) After connecting the camera, skip to step 6. 5 Touch [HDD] (for an HDD camcorder) or [ COMPUTER] (for a DVD camcorder) on the camera’s LCD screen.
6 Press < or , to switch the recording mode. Pressing < or , switches the recording mode displayed at the top right of the display window. For Full Recording, press < or , until [Full] displays. The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window DV camcorder Type of input Recording mode REC quality Remaining time Press the Creating a Video DVD 7 HDD or DVD camcorder Number of required discs (Record) button to start recording.
When using an HDD camcorder When the contents of the HDD camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, a disc will be finalized once it becomes full, and a message will appear in the display window. Remove the completed disc, and insert a blank disc. Recording will resume automatically. When using a DV camcorder. When a blank portion of the DV tape is reached, recording automatically stops and the (Record) button dims. When recording is complete, the disc is automatically ejected.
Incremental Recording After the video contents of an HDD camcorder are recorded onto a disc, additional video taken with the same HDD camcorder can be recorded onto a disc without recording the previous contents again. Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window. 2 Insert a disc (page 17). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Turn on the HDD camcorder, and set it to PLAY/EDIT mode.
6 Press < or , to switch the recording mode. Pressing < or , switches the recording mode displayed in the top right of the display window. For Incremental Recording, press < or , until [Incremental] displays. Recording mode Number of required discs 7 Press the (Record) button to start recording. Recording begins for the portion of the camera’s video content recorded after the previous burning to disc. During recording, the progress appears in the display window.
Press the (Eject) button. A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. 9 Select whether to finalize the disc. For details on finalizing discs, see “What is ‘finalize disc’?” (page 66). To finalize the disc: Select [Yes] and press the (Select) button. A confirmation message will appear, so select [Yes] and press the (Select) button again. Disc finalization will begin, and the process may take a few minutes.
To stop recording You cannot stop while recording is in progress. You can only stop recording by pressing the (Stop) button after a disc becomes full. Note on Incremental Recording Always use the 1 (Power) button to turn off the DVDirect after Incremental Recording is finished. If you turn off the power by pulling out the AC power cord, the DVDirect will not be able to detect newly taken video properly, and Incremental Recording will not be possible the next time you attempt to perform it.
Consolidation Recording When you have multiple 8-cm discs containing video taken with a DVD camcorder, you can consolidate and record the video onto the corresponding number of 12-cm discs. Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window. 2 Insert a disc (page 17). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Turn on the camera, and set it to playback mode.
Once you touch [ COMPUTER], the DVDirect detects the connected camera, and the display window on the DVDirect changes. Note Depending on the DVD camcorder you are using, the above USB SELECT screen may not appear automatically and settings configuration for USB connection may be required beforehand. Refer to the section on connecting to computers in the operating instructions for your camcorder when configuring settings on the camcorder. 6 Press < or , to switch the recording mode.
Press the (Eject) button. A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. 9 Select whether to finalize the disc. For details on finalizing discs, see “What is ‘finalize disc’?” (page 66). To finalize the disc: Select [Yes] and press the (Select) button. A confirmation message will appear, so select [Yes] and press the (Select) button again. Disc finalization will begin, and the process may take a few minutes.
Normal Video Recording To burn video from a video device such as a VCR or DVR onto a disc, connect the device to the DVDirect via an S-video or AV cable. Operate the video device to play back the portion you want to record, and use the (Record) and (Stop) buttons on the DVDirect to record. You can use the same operation to record from a DV camcorder connected to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) cable. 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect.
For AV cables: Connect the video device’s audio/video output connectors to the DVDirect’s AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN connectors using the AV cable (not supplied). To audio/video output or Hint The connectors on a video device differ depending on the device. Refer to the operating instructions for your device, and use the appropriate AV cable. For S-video cables: Connect the video device’s S-video out connector to the DVDirect’s S VIDEO IN connector using the S-video cable (not supplied).
5 Operate the camera or video device to start playback of video. The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window. REC quality Remaining time Hint The DVDirect detects and selects video input signals automatically when you play back video from the connected video device. You can view the video playback in the display window with the selected input source displayed in the top left. DV , DVD : DV IN is detected. Video , DVD : VIDEO IN is detected. S-Video , DVD : S VIDEO IN is detected.
7 Press the (Stop) button to stop recording. Wait a moment until the display window changes. 8 To record additional video, repeat steps 5 to 7. 9 When you are finished recording, press the RETURN button to go back to the main menu, and press the (Eject) button. A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. Creating a Video DVD Hint This message will not appear when using a DVD+RW disc. (DVD+RW discs are automatically finalized and ejected.
Previewing a Video DVD You can play back and check a video DVD burned with the DVDirect in the display window on the top of the unit. Notes • Sound cannot be heard when previewing the disc on the DVDirect. • You cannot output video images to external devices such as TVs. • You cannot play back a disc recorded on a device other than the DVDirect or with commercial DVD software. 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. The display window turns on. 2 Press < to display the main menu.
When a disc that has not been finalized is inserted: The last title on the disc starts to play automatically. Current title number/total title number Press < or , to select the title you want to view. To stop playback, press the (Stop) button. 47 Creating a Video DVD Hints • When a DVD+RW disc is inserted, the video titles appear in the display window, as in the case of finalized discs.
B Creating/Viewing a Photo DVD Creating a Photo DVD You can easily record photos taken with your digital camera from a memory card onto a DVD. You can also create a slideshow DVDs. Still images stored on an HDD camcorder can also be recorded onto a disc. Notes • When recording still images from an HDD camcorder onto a disc, only the still images stored in the camera are available for recording. You cannot record both the video and still images stored in the camera onto a disc at the same time.
Note The picture quality of the photos played back in a slideshow is equivalent to that of video DVDs. Supported Memory Cards and Camcorders The recording methods available differ as follows, depending on the type of camera or storage device connected to the DVDirect.
About Created Photo DVDs Slideshow DVDs The contents of a DVD consist of sections, called titles, and smaller subsections, called chapters. When you create a slideshow DVD with the DVDirect, a chapter is created for every 10 photos as shown in the following. Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 10 Photos 10 Photos 10 Photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 Note Up to 99 chapters per title can be created.
Recording Photos Stored on a Memory Card Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window. 2 Insert a disc (page 17). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot (page 19). The photos stored on the memory card are displayed in the display window.
During recording, the progress appears in the display window, and the (Record) button remains lit. Note Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc is in progress. Doing so may cause a writing error. When all of the photos are recorded onto the disc, recording automatically stops, and the (Record) button dims. Press the RETURN button to go back to the main menu. Hint You can continue to add photos from another memory card onto the same disc.
To not finalize the disc: Select [No] and press (Select) button. The disc will be ejected without finalization. This disc is not completed yet, and it cannot be played with other DVD players or DVD drives of computers. 8 Select whether to create a slideshow. Notes • When a slideshow is created on a disc, you cannot record additional photos onto the same disc. • It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing for a photo backup DVD.
Recording Photos Stored on an HDD Camcorder 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in the display window. 2 Insert a disc (page 17). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Press the RETURN button to display the main menu. 4 Press M or m to select [Photo , DVD], and then press the (Select) button. 5 Press M or m to select [HDD Camcorder], and then press the (Select) button.
8 Touch [HDD] on the camera’s LCD screen. 60min USB SELECT DVD BURN END HDD PictBridge PRINT Once you touch [HDD], the DVDirect detects the connected camera, and the display window on the DVDirect changes. Press the Creating/Viewing a Photo DVD 9 (Record) button to start recording. During recording, the progress appears in the display window, and the (Record) button remains lit. When all of the photos are recorded onto the disc, recording automatically stops, and the (Record) button dims.
10 Press the (Eject) button. A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears. Hint This message will not appear when using a DVD+RW disc. 11 Select whether to finalize the disc. For details on finalizing discs, see “What is ‘finalize disc’?” (page 66). To finalize the disc: Select [Yes] and press (Select) button. A confirmation message will appear, so select [Yes] and press the (Select) button again. A message asking whether to create a slideshow appears. Move on to the next step.
Notes • When a slideshow is created on a disc, you cannot record additional photos onto such discs. • It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing for a photo backup DVD. The amount of time it takes to complete a slideshow DVD depends on the number and size of the photos. (For example, it may take 20 minutes or more to record 100 files (5-megapixel photos) onto a DVD.) When you press the (Select) button, the disc is processed according to your selections in steps 11 and 12.
Viewing and Printing Photos You can view and check the photos recorded on DVDs or stored on memory cards in the display window on the top panel of the DVDirect. You can also print these photos by connecting the DVDirect to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Note You cannot output the photo images to external devices such as TVs. 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. 2 Insert the memory card or disc containing the photos you want to view/print. To insert a memory card, see page 19.
5 Press M, m, <, or , to move the selection cursor to the photo you want to view or print, and press the (Select) button. A larger display of the selected photo appears in the display window. Hint You can also print images directly from the thumbnail display screen. To do this, skip to step 6 after moving the cursor to the photo you want to print. Type of media inserted Number of photos Creating/Viewing a Photo DVD 6 Press the (Record) button. The following message appears.
8 Connect your printer to the DVDirect using the supplied USB cable. The printer starts printing. The message [Printing] will disappear when printing is finished. Hint To continue printing other photos, press M, m, <, or , to scroll and display the photo you want to print, and then press the (Record) button. Notes on viewing and printing photos • You cannot view or print photos from a photo DVD created on a device other than the DVDirect (such as a computer).
B Setup Using the Setup Menu You can change the various settings for creating discs in the Setup menu screen. The following procedure displays the Setup menu. Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. The display window turns on. 2 Press the RETURN button. The main menu appears. Setup 1 Hint Whenever [RETURN] is displayed in the bottom left during operation of the DVDirect, the main menu returns when you press the RETURN button.
Move the cursor by pressing M or m to select items or options to change, and press the (Select) button to confirm. Rec Quality Select the recording quality to use when creating a video DVD. This setting only applies to Full Recording (DV camcorder) and Normal Video Recording modes. Rec Quality Default setting Picture quality Recording time (approx.) Single layer disc Double layer disc HQ High 1 hour 2 hours HSP R 1.
Auto Chaptering Specify a time interval at which to create chapter marks automatically on a video DVD. This setting only applies to Full Recording (DV camcorder) and Normal Video Recording modes. Setting Default setting OFF 5min 10min 15min Setup DVD Menu Select the type of menu to apply to a video DVD created with the DVDirect. Setting Menu 1 to 4 Default setting 1 Feature Applies the selected menu to the video DVD’s menu screen.
Slideshow Creation Select whether to display a message prompting slideshow creation when you press the (Eject) button after recording for a photo DVD. Setting Default setting Feature ON After the photos are recorded onto the disc, a slideshow is created and the disc is finalized automatically allowing immediate playback on a DVD player. OFF When you press the (Eject) button after recording to a disc, a message asking whether to create a slideshow always appears in the display window.
The following message appears. 2 Press M or m to select [Yes], and press the The following message appears. (Select) button. Setup Finalize Select 3 Press M or m to select [OK], and press the 4 The DVDirect starts finalization. (Select) button. For video DVDs The following message appears.
For photo DVDs The following message appears. To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select [No]. To complete the disc as a slideshow DVD, select [Yes]. Notes • It takes a few minutes to complete finalizing for a video DVD or photo backup DVD. • The amount of time it takes to complete a slideshow DVD depends on the number and size of the photos. (For example, it may take 20 minutes or more to record 100 files (5megapixel photos) onto a DVD.) After finalizing is completed, the disc can be ejected.
Do not finalize the disc • when you want to add videos to the same disc with the DVDirect later. • when you want to add photos to the same disc with the DVDirect later. • when you are not finished creating the disc (not yet playable on other DVD devices). The following shows the differences between a finalized disc and an unfinalized disc.
The following message appears. 2 Press M or m to select [Yes], and press the The following message appears. (Select) button. 3 Press M or m to select [Yes], and press the The DVDirect starts erasing. After erasing is completed, the disc can be ejected. (Select) button. System You can check the system software version of the DVDirect. Press m to select [System], and press the (Select) button to display the software version in the display window.
Color System Displays the color system used to create discs with the DVDirect. A created disc cannot be played if there is a difference between the color system of the disc and that of the DVD player. Note The appropriate color system is preset or the setting way not be selectable depending on the country or region of use. Language Select the language display for the display window. Setup Note Available languages may differ or the setting may not be selectable depending on the country or region of use.
B Using the DVDirect With a Computer System Requirements When using the DVDirect with your computer (PC Mode), the computer system should meet the following requirements.* ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (Pentium 4, 2 GHz or higher recommended) ❑ RAM: 256 MB (512 MB or more recommended) ❑ 1 GB (10 GB for DVD creation) free hard disk space or more recommended ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP Home/Professional SP2 ❑ Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Setting Up the Computer Installing the Software 1 Insert the supplied software disc into a drive on the computer. The installer will start automatically. Note If the “Language Selection” screen appears, click a language button, and then click [Application Install] to continue installation. Click [Nero 7 Essentials] to install the software.
Connecting the DVDirect to a Computer Note Before using the DVDirect with a computer, set [PC Connect] in the Setup menu (page 64) to [Use], Please note that this is not the default setting. 1 Connect the DVDirect to a power source using the AC adaptor (page 14). 2 Connect the supplied USB cable to the DVDirect. 3 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect. 4 Turn on your computer. 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. [PC Mode] appears in the display window.
Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. When your computer detects the DVDirect successfully, appears on the Windows task bar. If you want to disconnect the DVDirect, you must first stop it by clicking this icon. Click on the task bar, and select to disconnect the DVDirect in the shortcut menu. 2 Follow the messages that appear, if any. 3 Disconnect the USB cable.
Using the Bundled Software Use the bundled software to create or play back CDs and DVDs on your computer with the DVDirect. Launching “Nero StartSmart” Using “Nero StartSmart,” your central starting point for all your audio, video, data, backup, and recording tasks, you can choose a task from several categories, launch Nero applications, use tools, and view manuals. (Refer to the manuals or the online help for each application for details on their operation.
B Additional Information About Discs Compatible Writable Discs The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect.
Disc diameters DVD CD Read Write 12 cm 8 cm — 12 cm 8 cm Note Only round discs should be used with the DVDirect. Never use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.), as they may damage the DVDirect Recommended Writable Discs We strongly recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation with the DVDirect has been guaranteed on the user support web site. See page 82 for details.
*Playback compatibility is not under warranty. Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you must use the appropriate type of disc. • Set the writing speed with your writing software. For details on configuring the setting, refer to your writing software documentation. • Writing speed may be adjusted automatically depending on the quality of the disc used.
* Region Playback Control (RPC) standard. Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code. Any problems resulting from doing so are not covered by the warranty. Hint • You can change the region code of the DVDirect from it’s properties dialog box which is accessible from the Device Manager. • DVDs created in stand-alone operation have the region code “All.” Playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are sometimes determined by software manufacturers.
About Memory Cards About “Memory Stick” A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with the DVDirect are listed in the table below. However, proper operation is not guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” functions.
Notes on using “Memory Stick” • If you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object, you cannot record, edit, or delete images. Terminal Write enable position Write protect position LOCK LOCK Terminal Memo area Memo area “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick Duo” • The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the “Memory Stick” you use. • Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data.
Avoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot or humid locations, or places where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. • To protect important data, always keep discs in their cases. • Do not wipe writable discs using a disc cleaner before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust. • Data may not be recorded properly if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area of writable discs. Handle discs very carefully.
Technical Support Support Overview User Support Web Site You can find the following information on this web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit regularly. • Information about the DVDirect • Latest system software (firmware) • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Compatible discs • Supported camcorders • Operating instructions • Others Accessing the user support web site Sony Storage Support web sites (As of August, 2006) http://sony.storagesupport.
Product purchased in China:* http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp Specifications Product purchased in Singapore: http://www.sony-asia.com/storage/ Stand-alone operation Product purchased in Taiwan:* http://www.sony.com.tw/ds/ Product purchased in Korea:* http://www.sony.co.kr/cp Product purchased in Brazil: http://www.sony.com.br/eletronicos Product purchased in the Middle East: http://www.sony-mea.
Memory Card slot Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick2), SD Memory Card2), xD-Picture Card2), CompactFlash USB port Type A 3), type B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) 1) 2) 3) For DV input from DV or Digital8 camcorders only. You cannot record video from MICROMV or HDV camcorders (HDV format) and other digital video devices having the i.LINK connector. You cannot use the DVDirect by connecting it to a computer with an i.LINK connector.
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