IT W-273-384-11(2) Multi-Function DVD Recorder Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS VRD-MC5 © 2007 Sony Corporation
Safety Regulations This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
For Customers in U.S.A Owner’s Record The product label is located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model: VRD-MC5 Serial Number: ________ For customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Introducing DVDirect Features ........................................... 8 About this manual ........................... 9 Package Contents .......................... 11 Parts and Controls ......................... 12 Turning the Power On/Off ............ 16 Navigation Display ..................... 17 Accessing functions from the menu ..................................... 18 Inserting a Disc .............................
Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo DVD ..............................................68 Setup Using the Setup Menu ..................71 Rec Quality .................................72 Auto Stop Timer .........................72 Auto Chapter ..............................72 DVD Menu .................................73 Slideshow Music ........................73 Slideshow Creation .....................74 Finalize disc ................................74 Erase disc ....................................
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B Introducing DVDirect Features You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect. You do not need a computer. RETURN Create video DVDs • You can record videos from connected camcorders and AV devices directly onto DVDs without using a computer. • You can dub the entire contents of your HDD, Memory Stick, DVD, or DV camcorder onto a DVD with one touch of the record button.
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.
Dubbing videos from Handycam® (DVD) 1 page 43 Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (DVD). Connect the Handycam® to the DVDirect via a USB cable. Available functions: Full Dubbing Consolidation Dubbing Dubbing videos from DV digital video camera 1 page 48 Create a DVD using video taken with a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera. Connect a Handycam® or DV digital video camera to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) 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 Introducing DVDirect • • • • • AC adapter AC power cord Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions (this document) Warranty card Note Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.
Parts and Controls Front and rear 1 2 3 4 5 A 1 (power) button Turns the DVDirect on or off. B Top panel The buttons and display for operating the DVDirect are located here (page 13). C Disc tray Insert a disc here with the label side up (page 19). D Z (eject) button Opens and closes the disc tray. E DC IN connector Connect the supplied AC adapter here (page 16). Bottom 1 A Emergency eject lever If you cannot open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off and reverse the DVDirect.
Top panel 1 2 RETURN Introducing DVDirect 3 4 5 A Display window Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device or memory card. B Mm<,cursor / (select) button Selects a function. C (stop) button Stops recording. D RETURN button This returns the display to the menu screen or to the previous screen when operating the DVDirect. E (record) button Starts recording. Lights red during recording.
Left side panel R-AUDIO IN-L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN DV IN HANDCAM 1 A USB connector (Type A) Connect the USB cable (not supplied) here when connecting a Handycam®. B 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 camcorder or VCR. C VIDEO IN connector Connect the video plug of an AV cable (not supplied) here when connecting the DVDirect to a video device, such as a camcorder or VCR.
Right side panel 3 Introducing DVDirect 1 2 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 here.
B Introducing DVDirect Turning the Power On/Off 1 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’s DC IN connector. Notes • Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter. • Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors. 4 Press the 1 (power) button.
Navigation Display 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.
Accessing functions from the menu You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the menu. You can also go to the setup screen (Setup menu) from the menu for various settings. Press the RETURN button to return to the menu display (You cannot go back to the menu display while recording or from some of operating status). , Press M or m to select the desired operation, and press the 18 (select) button. Menu Function Video , DVD Create a video DVD (page 35, 52).
Inserting a Disc To insert a disc, perform the following while the DVDirect is turned on. Press the Z (eject) button. The disc tray ejects. 2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its label facing up, and press the Z (eject) button again. Introducing DVDirect 1 Note Do not touch the recording side of the disc. When the Z (eject) button is pressed again, the disc tray closes and the DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc.
When a new disc is inserted When connecting a video device to the VIDEO IN, S VIDEO IN, or DV IN connector, and dubbing manually with a new disc (page 50), the following display appears. When recording, press M or m to select “OK,” and press the (select) button. Format is started. This may take several seconds to complete. For other types of dubbing, the disc may be automatically formatted depending on the dubbing mode. Formatting is a necessary process before recording to a disc.
Inserting a Memory Card Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot. Memory Stick CompactFlash SD Card xD-Picture 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. To remove, pull out the CompactFlash.
B Creating a Video DVD Creating a Video DVD and AVCHD disc Simply by connecting your camcorder or video device to the DVDirect, you can record videos. If you connect a Sony High Definition Handycam®, you can dub High Definition (AVCHD) video in the same quality. Types of Dubbing Depending on your camcorder or type of video DVD you are creating, you can select the dubbing mode as follows.
Handycam® (DVD) (page 45) The entire video content of the camcorder’s 8-cm disc is recorded onto a 12cm disc. One mini DVD Copy One DVD One DV tape Copy One DVD Incremental Dubbing (page 38) Using this mode, you can record only the newly taken contents of a camcorder whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc.
Consolidation Dubbing (page 46) This mode allows you to record the contents of multiple 8-cm discs from a Handycam® (DVD) onto a single 12-cm disc. Copy 12-cm disc Multiple 8-cm discs Playlist Dubbing (page 40) This mode allows you to record videos within a Playlist created on your Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick). If you select videos beforehand and create a Playlist on your Handycam®, you can record these videos on DVD easily. For Playlist editing, refer to your camcorder’s operating instructions.
Manual Dubbing (page 50) 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 while watching the video you want to record on the display. About Video DVDs and AVCHD discs AVCHD discs –HD (High Definition) image quality discs– You can record HD (High Definition) video as is, by connecting a High Definition Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) via a USB cable.
Notes on compatibility of AVCHD disc • An AVCHD disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an AVCHD disc in an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may erase its contents without warning. • An AVCHD disc can be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder, Playstation 3® or other compatible device. Devices that can play the disc will vary, depending on the image quality.
Camcorders/video devices, recording quality, and the interface When dubbing, use the input jack appropriate for the connecting device and the image quality. Since the input jack here affects the disc selection, see also “Usable disc” (page 29).
Notes on presetting camcorders • The [USB SPEED] setting on Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) must be set to [AUTO]. ([AUTO] is the default setting.) • The [A/V t DV OUT] setting on Handycam® (DV/D8) must be set to [OFF]. ([OFF] is the default setting.) • When dubbing the 16:9 pictures (pictures shot with the camcorder’s setting set to 16:9) via the DV IN, VIDEO IN, or S VIDEO IN jack on the DVDirect, set the TV type setting on the camcorder to 4:3.
Usable disc Select according to the input jack that you are connecting the device to. Input jacks on DVDirect Disc Type DVD+R USB DV/VIDEO IN/ S VIDEO +R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD-R +RW -R DVD-RW -RW Notes on recording on discs • When adding video to a previously recorded disc (unfinalized disc), you must use the same interface used for the previous recording.
About Created Video DVDs and AVCHD discs The contents of a disc consist of sections, called titles, and smaller subsections, called chapters. 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 playing the video DVD. You can create a video DVD that display thumbnail images of titles in the DVD Menu screen. And you can also use pictures or favorite photos as wallpaper for the DVD menu screen.
For video DVDs (Dubbing from Handycam® connected via USB cable) Title Titles*1 are created at points in the video where the date recorded changes. Chapter Chapters are created for each scene*2 in the title. DVD menu You can set the display selected from “DVD Menu” or your favorite photo (page 73). Previewing on DVDirect You can play the video on the DVDirect. AVCHD discs One title is created. Chapter Chapters are created for each scene*2 in the title. DVD menu DVD Menu cannot be created.
Dubbing From a Handycam® (HDD/ Memory Stick) –One Touch Dubbing– You can create video DVDs from your Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) simply by pressing the DISC BURN button on the Handycam. As from the next dubbing, additional video can be dubbed onto a disc without dubbing the previous contents again.
5 Touch [DISC BURN] on the camcorder’s LCD screen, or press DISC BURN button on the camcorder or Handycam Station. Touch [DISC BURN] or [DVD BURN]. DISC BURN Note Dubbing starts, and the progress appears in the display window. Current disc Number of required discs Hint When the contents of the camcorder do not fit on a single disc, the disc will be finalized once it becomes full, and the following message will appear in the display window. Remove the completed disc, and insert a blank disc.
6 Dubbing is complete. When dubbing HD (High Definition) video: The disc is automatically ejected. When dubbing SD (Standard Definition) video: “Complete” appears in the display window and recording automatically stops. Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc, and select whether to finalize the disc (page 65). Or, press the RETURN button to go back to the menu display. To stop dubbing You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
Dubbing From a Handycam® (HDD/ Memory Stick) –Using the Dubbing Mode– When Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick) is connected to the DVDirect, you can use one of four dubbing modes as preferred. Note Before selecting a dubbing mode… 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a disc (page 19). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. Hint You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record video.
4 Touch [COMPUTER] on the camcorder’s LCD screen. When using a Handycam® (HDD): Touch [ COMPUTER] or [HDD]. When using a Handycam® (Memory Stick): Touch [ Memory Stick]. Once you touch the button on the camcorder’s LCD screen, the DVDirect detects the connected camcorder, and the display window on the DVDirect changes. Note Depending on the camcorder you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not appear automatically and connection configuration may be required beforehand.
Full (All) Dubbing You can use Full Dubbing to dub the video contents of the camcorder onto a disc or more than a disc with a single touch of a button. Press < or , until “Full” is displayed at the top right of the display window. 2 Press the Creating a Video DVD 1 (record) button to start dubbing. The DVDirect starts dubbing after the disc has been formatted. “Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the button lights up during dubbing.
3 Change to a blank disc when the disc is full. If the contents of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be finalized once it becomes full. The disc will be automatically ejected, and the following message will appear in the display window. Insert a blank disc. Dubbing will resume automatically. 4 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete. When dubbing is complete, the disc is automatically ejected.
2 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. “Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the button lights up during dubbing. (record) Creating a Video DVD 3 Change to a blank disc when the disc is full. If the contents of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be finalized once it becomes full. The disc will be automatically ejected, and the following message will appear in the display window. Insert a blank disc. Dubbing will resume automatically.
Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc, and select whether to finalize the disc (page 65). Or, press the RETURN button to go back to the menu display. Hint If you eject a disc without finalizing after videos have been dubbed, you can add videos onto the same disc later. To stop dubbing You cannot stop while recording is in progress. You can only cancel dubbing by pressing the (stop) button when replacing a disc.
“Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the button lights up during dubbing. 3 (record) Follow steps 3 to 4 of “Incremental Dubbing” (page 38). You cannot stop a recording once it has started. You can only cancel dubbing by the (stop) button when replacing a disc. Scenes Selection Dubbing You can record scenes selected by viewing thumbnails or shooting date. 1 Press < or , until “Select Videos” is displayed in the top right of the display window.
3 Press M m < , to select the thumbnail or shooting date you want to dub and press the (select) button to mark. Only the marked scenes or videos selected by shooting date is dubbed. Thumbnail: Selected scene Marked scene to dub Number of required discs Shooting date: Marked the shooting date to dub The shooting date of current photo Hint 4 Pressing the (select) button repeatedly, marks or unmarks in the display. Press the (record) button to start dubbing.
Dubbing From a Handycam® (DVD) When a Handycam® (DVD) is connected to the DVDirect, you can select Full or Consolidation Dubbing, and then record. Before selecting a dubbing mode… 1 Hint You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record video. Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Video , DVD.” Then select “USB” in the input selection screen. 2 Turn on the camcorder, and set it to playback mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the DVDirect.
Once you touch the button on the camcorder’s LCD screen, the DVDirect detects the connected camcorder, and the display window on the DVDirect changes. Note Depending on the camcorder you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not appear automatically and connection configuration may be required beforehand. And depending on camcorder type, the display appeared in the camcorder’s LCD screen or button names on the camcorder may differ.
Full (All) Dubbing You can use Full Dubbing to dub the video contents of an 8cm DVD onto a disc with a single touch of a button. Press < or , until “Full” is displayed in the top right of the display window. The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window. 2 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. The DVDirect starts dubbing after the disc has been formatted. “Recording to disc …” appears in the display window, and the button lights up during dubbing.
Consolidation Dubbing When you have multiple 8-cm discs containing video taken with a DVD camcorder, you can consolidate and dub the video onto one 12-cm disc. 1 Press < or , until “Consolidation” is displayed in the top right of the display window. 2 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. During dubbing, the progress appears in the display window. 3 46 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete. “Complete” appears in the display window and automatically stops.
Hints • To consolidate the video contents of another 8-cm disc onto the current disc, replace the 8-cm disc in the DVD camcorder with the new 8-cm disc, and press the (record) button on the DVDirect. • If you eject a 12-cm disc from the DVDirect without finalizing after videos have been dubbed, you can consolidate videos recorded on other 8-cm discs onto the same 12-cm disc later. Note You cannot stop while dubbing is in progress. Wait until it stops automatically.
Dubbing From a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera When a Handycam® (DV/D8) or DV digital video camera is connected to the DVDirect via a DV (i.LINK) cable, you can select Full or Manual Dubbing. Before selecting a dubbing mode… 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a disc (page 19). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. Hint You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record video. Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Video , DVD.
4 The following appears in the DVDirect's display window. Type of input Dubbing mode Remaining disc time Rec quality For selecting each dubbing mode, refer to the page below. • Full (All) Dubbing page 49 • Manual Dubbing page 50 Full (All) Dubbing You can use Full Dubbing to dub the video contents of a video tape onto a disc. When Full Dubbing is selected, the play or stop mode on the camcorder is automatically operated with the single touch of a button on the DVDirect.
2 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. The DVDirect starts dubbing at the same time the camcorder starts playback. When the video tape is not at its beginning, it will automatically rewind and the DVDirect starts dubbing. “Recording” appears in the display window, and the (record) button lights up during dubbing. 3 Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete. When dubbing is complete, the disc is automatically ejected.
2 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. During dubbing, “Recording” appears in the display window during video playback. Press the (stop) button to stop dubbing. Wait a moment until the display window changes. 4 To dub additional video, repeat steps 1 to 3. When dubbing is complete, press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc and select whether to finalize the disc (page 65). Or, press the RETURN button to go back to the menu display.
Dubbing From Video Devices You can manually dub the portions of video you want to dub by alternating between the play and stop buttons. 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 19). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. 3 Connect the video device to the DVDirect. Use an AV or S-video cable (both not supplied) when connecting a video device such as a VCR or DVR to the DVDirect.
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). You must also connect an audio cable for audio input. To audio/S-video output Audio cable (not supplied) Hint If your video device has an S-video connector, use an S-video cable for improved picture quality (compared to video cable quality). 4 Operate the video device to start playback of video. Video playback appears in the DVDirect’s display window.
5 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. “Recording” appears in the display window during video playback. Recording time 6 Press the (stop) button to stop dubbing. Wait a moment until the display window changes. 7 To dub additional video, repeat steps 4 to 6. 8 When you are finished dubbing, press the RETURN button to go back to the menu display. 9 Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc (page 65). Select whether to finalize the disc.
B Creating a Photo DVD Creating a Photo DVD You can easily record photos taken with your digital still camera from a memory card onto a DVD. Still images stored on a Handycam® (HDD/DVD/Memory Stick) can also be recorded onto a disc. If you select to create a slideshow, you can create a DVD playable on the other DVD players. Types of Dubbing Full Dubbing This method allows you to select entire photos stored on HDD or 8-cm DVD in Handycam® or on memory card and dub them onto a DVD.
About Created Photo DVDs –Types of Photo DVD– The following types of photo DVD can be created with the DVDirect. Photo backup DVD Photo backup DVDs allow you to store photos (JPEG files) taken with a digital still camera or Handycam® on a DVD disc. You can view the photo backup DVD created with the DVDirect in the display window or view it using the DVD drive of a computer. And you can also view the photo using a DVD player capable of playing JPEG files.
Camcorders/photo devices, recorded media, and the interface Use either the USB jack or one of the memory card slots on the DVDirect, according to your device and the media on which photos are recorded.
Usable Discs for Creating Photo DVDs The following discs can be used for creating a photo DVD. Disc Type Logo DVD+R Interface on DVDirect USB Memory card slots +R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW +RW DVD-R -R DVD-R DL (Dual layer) -R DL DVD-RW -RW About Created Photo DVDs Slideshow DVDs The contents of a slideshow DVD consist of titles and chapters as a Video DVD (page 30). When you create a slideshow DVD, a chapter is created for every 10 photos. And up to 99 chapters per title can be created.
Storage locations on photos (JPEG files) Some folders are created on a photo DVD, and all photos (JPEG files) are stored in the folder “100VRDMC.” Creating a Photo DVD Hint File names are automatically created when the photo DVD is created.
Dubbing Photos Stored on a Memory Card/Handycam® 1 Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect, and insert a disc (page 19). The DVDirect starts reading the inserted disc. Hint You can also operate from the “Menu” display to record the photos. Press the RETURN button to display the “Menu,” and select “Photo , DVD” in the “Menu” display. When dubbing photos from a memory card in the memory card slot, select “Memory Card.” When dubbing from a connected camcorder, select “USB.
Touch the media display storing photos on your camcorder’s LCD screen. When using a Handycam® (HDD): Touch [ COMPUTER] or [HDD]. When using a Handycam® (Memory Stick): Touch [ COMPUTER]. When using a Handycam® (DVD): Touch [ COMUPTER]. Note Depending on the camcorder you are using, the above [USB SELECT] screen may not appear automatically and connection configuration may be required beforehand. And the display that appears in the camcorder’s LCD screen, or button names on the camcorder may differ.
For Select Photo Dubbing: Press < or , until “Select Photos” displays. Press M or m to select “Thumbnail” or “Shooting Date.” Press M m < , to select the thumbnail or shooting date you want to dub and press the (select) button to mark. Thumbnail Shooting Date Current photo/ Number of recorded photos Selected photo Pressing the display.
4 Press the (record) button to start dubbing. During dubbing, the progress appears in the display window, and the (record) button remains lit. Stop dubbing automatically when dubbing is complete. When all the photos are dubbed onto the disc, “Complete” appears in the display window and dubbing automatically stops. When dubbing is complete, press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc (page 65).
To display only one photo Press the (stop) button when thumbnails are displayed. The photo selected is displayed in full. The photo can be rotated 90 degrees right with each press of the , button. The photo can be rotated 90 degrees left with each press of the < button.
B Finalizing/Viewing the Created DVD Removing/Finalizing the Created Disc When dubbing is complete, press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc. Then you can select whether to keep the disc unfinalized (to add videos or photos later), or to create a completed disc (finalized) (page 66). For photo DVD, you can select whether to create a slideshow. According to the following operation, complete creating the disc.
3 Select whether to create a slideshow for a photo DVD. Press M or m to select whether to create a slideshow, and press the (select) button. To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select “No.” To complete the disc as a slideshow DVD, select “Yes.” Note 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.
Finalize the disc • to create a disc playable on DVD players. • to create a disc readable on DVD drives of computers. • to create a disc to be distributed to others. • To create a 100% complete disc as a video DVD or photo DVD (you do not intend to add videos or photos later). 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.
Previewing a Video DVD and a Photo DVD You can play back and check a video DVD and a photo DVD dubbed 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 an external device, such as a TV. You cannot play back an AVCHD disc. You cannot play back discs recorded on a device other than the DVDirect, or a disc recorded with commercial DVD.
When a video DVD that has not been finalized is inserted: The first 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. When a photo backup DVD or a photo DVD that has not been finalized is inserted: You can select a photo in a DVD manually and be displayed it. Current photo/Number of recorded photos Press M or m to select a photo that you want to view.
When a slideshow DVD is inserted: The following display appears. Press M or m to select “Photo Slideshow” or “Original Photos.” When “Photo Slideshow” is selected, photos on a DVD are automatically displayed in rotation. When you select a title from the DVD Menu to play as a video DVD, photos within the title are played. When “Original Photos” is selected, you can view a photo in a DVD manually. You can view photos as you would view a photo backup DVD.
B Setup Using the Setup Menu You can change the various settings for creating discs in the setup menu screen. The default setting is underlined in the following list. Press the 1 (power) button to turn on the DVDirect. 2 Press the RETURN button. The “Menu” display appears. 3 Press m to select “Setup,” and press the The setup menu appears. Setup 1 (select) button. Move the cursor by pressing M or m to select items or options to change, and press the (select) button to change the setting or confirm.
Rec Quality Select the recording quality to use when creating a video DVD. Rec Quality Picture quality Recording time (approx.) Single layer disc Double layer disc HQ High 1 hour 2 hours HSP R 1.5 hours 3 hours SP Standard 2 hours 4 hours LP R 3 hours 6 hours SLP Low 6 hours 12 hours Auto Stop Timer Select the preset time used to stop recording automatically when creating a video DVD.
DVD Menu Select a background image to apply to the DVD Menu screen of a video DVD or a slideshow DVD. Setting Feature A, B, C, D Applies the selected image to the DVD Menu screen. JPEG Sets your favorite photo (JPEG file) for the Menu screen of a video DVD or slideshow DVD. To use a JPEG file in a DVD Menu When “JPEG” is selected, you can set your favorite photo (JPEG file) for the DVD Menu screen of a video DVD or a Slideshow DVD.
Notes • There should only be one MP3 file saved in the top directory of Memory Card. If there are many files in the top directory of the Memory Card, the desired music may not be set as the background music. • When you hand the created Slideshow DVD to others, ensure that any background music is not copyrighted. Slideshow Creation Select whether to display a message prompting slideshow creation when you press the Z (eject) button after recording for a photo DVD.
2 Press M or m to select “Yes,” and press the The following message appears. (select) button. 3 Press M or m to select “OK,” and press the (select) button. 4 The DVDirect starts finalization. For video DVDs The following message appears. Setup 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 of a video DVD or photo backup DVD.
Erase disc Erase videos or photos recorded on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc. Note Be aware that this operation erases all data. 1 Insert a disc to erase, press m to select “Erase disc,” and press the (select) button. The following message appears. 76 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.
System Info You can check the system software version of the DVDirect. (select) button to display Press m to select “System Info,” and press the the software version in the display window. Hint The system software is the built-in software that makes the DVDirect work. Demo Select whether to enable the demo. Setting Feature ON Enables the demo. When the DVDirect is not operated for a set period of time, the demo automatically appears in the display window. OFF Disables the demo.
B Additional Information About Discs Compatible Writable Discs The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc operations are supported. Disc type Logo Video DVD Photo DVD & AVCHD disc DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) * DVD+RW DVD+RW High speed DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual layer) DVD-RW * Only use when connecting to the DV IN, VIDEO IN, or S-VIDEO IN connector. Note DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW and 8-cm DVD cannot be used.
About Memory Cards About “Memory Stick” 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” products.
• 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 correctly. • Not all memory card operations with other card adapters are supported. • Slide the write protect switch with a thin implement. • Format the “Memory Stick” using your camcorder or digital still camera.
Transportation Handling memory cards • Please repack the DVDirect in its original carton when shipping by itself. • If the DVDirect is to be shipped, remove any disc beforehand. • Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory cards to external shock. • Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Avoid touching the terminal of a memory card or touching it with a metal object. • Avoid getting liquids on a memory card or using them in areas subject to high humidity.
Specifications RECORDABLE DISCS DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVDRW, *DVD+R DL VIDEO RECORDING Creatable discs • Video DVD (Playable on DVD players/recorders or PCs with DVD drive) • AVCHD disc * (Playable on Blu-ray Disc players/ recorders/Playstation3® consoles, or devices supporting AVCHD format playback) * Requires a Sony High Definition Handycam® (HDD/Memory Stick).
General Power DC 12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption Max. 2.5 A AC adapter* Type: AC-NB12A Input: 100 V - 240 V Output: DC 12 V/2.5 A * Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use. Size Approx. 193 × 65 × 222.5 mm (W×H×D) Weight Approx. 1.5 kg Operating temperature 5 ºC to 35 ºC Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Screen displays in this manual may not be the same as those of the product.
P/N 7819901869A Sony Corporation Printed in China
