Sony MVS-8000 User Manual page 216

When "Simple VDCP" is selected as the protocol, the Simple VDCP
Setting menu appears.
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In the <DDR Type> group, select the type of disk recorder.
Player: Functioning as a player.
Recorder: Functioning as a recorder.
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In the <Name Mode> group, select the file name character count mode.
Fixed 8 Character: Use 8-character file names.
Serial Port Settings (Serial Port Assign Menu)
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