Troubleshooting/References; Troubleshooting - Sony VRD-MC6 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting/References

Troubleshooting

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.
General
To create an SD (Standard
Definition) video disc by down-
converting an HD (High Definition)
video
• Connect a camera to the DVDirect using an
audio/video cable or AV cable (page 34).
You cannot use a USB cable for
connection.
To change the input
• The DVDirect automatically detects input
signals from connected devices and selects
the input jack. Turn on connected devices
and set up to record videos.
• To change the input manually, select the
input connector from [Menu].
• When recording an HD (High Definition)
video, select [USB] or [Memory card] of
[AVCHD Dubbing] in [Menu]. When
recording an SD (Standard Definition)
video, select [VIDEO IN], [DV IN], [USB],
or [Memory card] of [Video b DVD] in
[Menu].
Power
The DVDirect does not turn on.
• Make sure that the AC power cord is
connected securely (page 29).
• Unplug the power cable and disconnect the
video device from the DVDirect. Remove
the memory card. Then, reconnect the
video device to the DVDirect (or insert the
memory card again) and turn it on.
Connection and operation
The camera is connected with a USB
cable, but the DVDirect does not
work.
• Make sure that your camera is supported by
the DVDirect.
• Make sure that the camera is configured for
USB connection correctly and the USB
cable is connected properly to the camera
(page 31).
• Disconnect the USB cable from the
DVDirect. Turn both the camera and the
DVDirect off, then on again.
• If you select the connector from [Menu],
select [USB] of [AVCHD dubbing] in
[Menu] when recording an HD (High
Definition) video. When recording an SD
(Standard Definition) video, select [USB]
of [Video b DVD] in [Menu].
• If you follow the prompt message in the
display window, the DVDirect is
automatically operated by the image quality
(HD (High Definition) video or SD
(Standard Definition) video) stored in the
camera. Follow the message shown in the
display window.
The camera is connected with a DV
(i.LINK) cable, but the DVDirect does
not work.
• Make sure that the camera is set to the
PLAY/EDIT mode. If it is in the CAMERA
mode, you cannot copy videos with the
DVDirect (page 33).
• Disconnect the DV (i.LINK) cable from the
DVDirect. Turn both the camera and the
DVDirect off, then on again.
A video device is connected to
VIDEO IN of the DVDirect, but
playback displays no video on the
DVDirect's display window.
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