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Sony VRD-MC10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

VRD-MC10
2008 © Sony Corporation
4-115-467-12(1)
Selecting copy mode
Introducing DVDirect
Preparations for Recording
Copying From a Handycam
Copying From Video Devices
Viewing a Created Disc
Troubleshooting/References
Additional Information
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Setup
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    4-115-467-12(1) Selecting copy mode Introducing DVDirect Preparations for Recording ® Copying From a Handycam Copying From Video Devices Multi-Function Viewing a Created Disc DVD Recorder Setup Troubleshooting/References Additional Information Operating Instructions VRD-MC10 2008 © Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Safety Regulations

    Safety Regulations This label is located on the laser protective WARNING housing inside the enclosure. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
  • Page 3 Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
  • Page 4 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-MC10 Serial Number: ________...
  • Page 5 • DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. • “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Regulations ........2 ® Copying From a Handycam Selecting copy mode Copying All Contents ......38 Find a type of copy mode ......8 Copying All Contents (from an 8cm disc) ......40 Type of copy modeA ® Connect HD Handycam and record HD Copying Only New Video/Photo....
  • Page 7 TV Type ..........68 Language ..........68 Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting ........69 Supported Discs and Memory Cards..71 Recording Time and Video Lengths ..74 About Created Discs......76 Additional Information Precautions........... 78 Specifications........79 Index ............. 81...

  • Page 8: Selecting Copy Mode

    • When you record photos taken with your digital still camera from its memory card onto a disc, see page 18. I want to record HD (High Definition) video as is. HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format) AVCHD format compatible device ® Sony Blu-ray Disc Playstation3 DVDirect Compatible player/recorder players Not playable on DVD players/recorders.
  • Page 9 ® About Handycam ® ® In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. In particular, High Definition Handycam and AVCHD ® Handycam refer to a Sony HD (High Definition, AVCHD compatible) camcorder. Which device did What image quality you use to capture...

  • Page 10: Connect Hd Handycam ® And Record Hd

    Type of copy mode ® Connect HD Handycam and record HD (High Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media Connection and setup for ® ® of your Handycam your Handycam Use a USB cable ®...
  • Page 11 Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Copying Only Copying Copying Visual Disc Burn Contents New Video/ Playlist* Index Lists Press the button on The entire contents of Playlist contents on Select by a scene/ Photo ®...

  • Page 12: Connect Hd Handycam ® And Down

    Type of copy mode ® Connect HD Handycam and down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality You cannot record photos. What is the recording media Connection and setup for ® ® of your Handycam your Handycam Use an AV cable ®...
  • Page 13 Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying Manually ® Recording while operating Handycam page 47 page 47 page 47 page 47 page 53 Copying All Contents Copying Manually ® ® The entire contents of Handycam Recording while operating Handycam page 51 page 53...

  • Page 14: Connect Hd Handycam ® And Record Sd

    Type of copy mode ® Connect HD Handycam and record SD (Standard Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media Connection and setup for ® ® of your Handycam your Handycam Use a USB cable ®...
  • Page 15 Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Copying Only Copying Copying Visual Disc Burn Contents New Video/ Playlist* Index Lists Press the button on The entire contents of Playlist contents on Select by a scene/ Photo ®...

  • Page 16: Connect Sd Handycam ® And Record Sd

    Type of copy mode ® Connect SD Handycam and record SD (Standard Definition) video as is Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. What is the recording media Connection and setup for ® ® of your Handycam your Handycam Use a USB cable ®...
  • Page 17 Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Copying Only Copying Copying Visual Disc Burn Contents New Video/ Playlist Index Lists Press the button on The entire contents of Playlist contents on Select by a scene/ Photo ®...

  • Page 18: Connect Other Video Device And Record Sd (Standard Definition) Video

    Type of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video You cannot record photos. What is the recording media Connection and setup for of your video device? your video device You cannot record via a USB cable. Use a DV (i.LINK) cable Video device with DV (sold separately)
  • Page 19 Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents Copying Manually ® ® The entire contents of Handycam Recording while operating the Handycam page 51 page 53 — page 53 Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents Copying Visual Index Lists ®...

  • Page 20: Introducing Dvdirect

    Built-in memory ® Functions available for Sony Handycam recording to 8cm disc ® Functions available for “Memory Stick Duo” for Sony Handycam ® Functions available for Sony Handycam recording to DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes Functions available for various camcorders with a DV connector...
  • Page 21 In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos. About the DVDirect In this manual, “DVDirect” refers to the VRD-MC10. About illustrations The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your...

  • Page 22: Features

    Recording videos HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format) ® You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with a Sony High Definition Handycam . Created discs can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. For details about AVCHD disc compatibility, see “Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility” on page 24.

  • Page 23: Before You Begin

    ® - HD videos recorded on a DV tape using Sony High Definition Handycam (HDV format). - HD videos recorded with an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder other than a Sony High ® Definition Handycam ® ®...
  • Page 24 Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility • An HD (High Definition) disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. • Do not insert an HD (High Definition) 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.

  • Page 25: Package Contents

    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-MC10 (DVDirect) (1) Remote control unit (1) The remote control has a button-type lithium battery built in.

  • Page 26: Parts And Controls

    Parts and Controls Main unit Front and sides AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN DV IN HANDYCAM A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) N Memory card access LED Lights amber when accessing a memory card. B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) O Z (eject) button (page 30) C S VIDEO IN connector (page 34) D DV IN connector (page 33)
  • Page 27 Top panel VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI OUTPUT ENTER RETURN A Display window D RETURN button (page 65) Displays an operation screen, images from a E V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 38, playback device or memory card. 53, 60, 62) B VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI LEDs F PLAY button (pages 60, 62) Indicates the output selected by pressing the G STOP button (pages 38, 53, 61, 63)

  • Page 28: Remote Control

    Remote control A DISPLAY button (pages 61, 63) To change the battery of the remote control B m, y/M buttons (page 61) 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the C ., > buttons (pages 61, 63) battery case.

  • Page 29: Preparations For Recording

    Preparations for Recording Turning the Power On Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’s DC IN connector. Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. DVDirect To DC IN AC adapter...

  • Page 30: Inserting A Disc

    Inserting a Disc Press the Z (eject) button. The disc tray ejects. Place the disc in the disc tray with its playing/recording side down, and press the Z (eject) button again. b Note • Do not touch the recording side of the disc. The disc tray closes.

  • Page 31: Connecting Cables For Recording

    Connecting Cables for Recording ® 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 18. ® USB cable (For Handycam only) Turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 32 b Notes • You need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for connection to copy: ® – “PhotoMOVIE” from an 8cm disc in a Handycam ® – videos from an 8cm disc formatted in VR mode in a Handycam ®...

  • Page 33: Dv (I.link) Cable

    DV (i.LINK) cable Turn on the camcorder. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord. Set the camcorder to playback mode. • Playback operation differs among camcorders. For most camcorders, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video or perform recording.

  • Page 34: Audio/Video Cable (Av Cable)

    Audio/video cable (AV cable) Turn on the video device. b Note • For the camcorder, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord. Operate the video device to start playback of video. • Playback operation differs among video devices. For most camcorders, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video or perform recording.
  • Page 35 A/V OUT connector A/V OUT AUDIO IN connectors VIDEO IN connector AV cable (not supplied or supplied with the video device) For S-video cables: S VIDEO OUT connector AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN connectors connectors S VIDEO IN connector Audio/video cable (supplied) or audio cable (not supplied) S-video cable (not supplied)
  • Page 36 For a camcorder with an A/V OUT connector, you can use an AV cable with S-video to connect to the DVDirect. A/V OUT connector A/V OUT AUDIO IN connectors S VIDEO IN connector AV cable with S-video (not supplied) For a camcorder with an A/V Mini jack, you can use an AV cable and S-video cable to connect to the DVDirect.

  • Page 37: Memory Card

    Memory Card When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot on the DVDirect. b Note ® • The DVDirect supports copying videos from Handycam ’s “Memory Stick Duo” only. You cannot copy videos from other memory cards.

  • Page 38: Copying From A Handycam

    ® Copying From a Handycam Copying All Contents This mode allows you to record images onto a disc from a camcorder connected to the DVDirect Make sure that the type of images you or “Memory Stick Duo” inserted into the wish to copy is marked.
  • Page 39 Press the (record) button to start Remove the created disc. recording. If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc will be finalized automatically when recording is complete (page 66). To stop recording Press the (stop) button when replacing a disc.

  • Page 40: Copying All Contents (From An 8Cm Disc)

    Copying All Contents (from an 8cm disc) This mode allows you to record video onto a disc from b Notes an 8cm disc camcorder connected to the DVDirect • You cannot select the type of images when recording with a single tough of the (record) button.

  • Page 41: Copying Only New Video/Photo

    Copying Only New Video/Photo You can copy only newly recorded contents of your camcorder whose previous contents have Make sure that the type of images you already been recorded onto a disc (by selecting wish to copy is marked. [New Video/Photo] or One Touch Disc Burn). As Press V or v to select an image.
  • Page 42 Press the (record) button to start Remove the created disc. recording. If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc will be finalized automatically when recording is complete (page 66). To stop recording Press the (stop) button when replacing a disc.

  • Page 43: Copying Playlist

    Copying Playlist This mode allows you to record videos within a Playlist created on your camcorder. For details on Make sure that the type of Playlist creating a Playlist, refer to your camcorder’s images you wish to copy is marked. operating instructions.
  • Page 44 Press the (record) button to start Remove the created disc. recording. If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc will be finalized automatically when recording is complete (page 66). To stop recording Press the (stop) button when replacing a disc.

  • Page 45: Copying Visual Index Lists

    Copying Visual Index Lists You can record images selected by viewing If both [HD Video] and [SD Video] types thumbnails. are selected for recording: Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the HD (High Definition) and SD (Standard DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and Definition) videos are recorded onto separate connect cables for recording (page 31).
  • Page 46 When recording HD (High Press V or v to select a video or photo Definition) videos, you wish to copy and press the ENTER [AVCHD] appears in the display window. button to mark. Shooting time (not length of recording time) Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a new disc.] appears.

  • Page 47: Copying Manually

    Copying Manually This mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually Operate your camcorder to start video on the connected camcorder. playback, and press the (record) Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the button of the DVDirect. DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording (page 34).
  • Page 48 To finalize the disc, press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you select [No] and press b, disc will be ejected without being finalized. You can skip step 8. b Note • To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices.

  • Page 49: One Touch Disc Burn

    One Touch Disc Burn This mode allows you to record video from a camcorder onto a disc by simply pressing DISC Connect the camcorder to the BURN on the camcorder. You can record DVDirect. additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on, as with copying only new images (page 41).
  • Page 50 Touch DISC BURN on the camcorder’s Change to a blank disc when the LCD screen, or press the DISC BURN message [Insert a new disc.] appears. ) button on the camcorder. If the contents of the camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full.

  • Page 51: Copying From Video Devices

    Copying From Video Devices Copying All Contents From devices with a DV connector Press V or v to select [All] and press (record) button. This mode allows you to record the entire video tape content onto a disc. The DVDirect automatically controls playback on the connected video device.

  • Page 52: From Memory Card

    From memory card Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a new disc.] appears. If the media contents do not fit onto a single You can record all photos taken with your digital disc, the disc will be ejected automatically still camera from its memory card onto a disc.

  • Page 53: Copying Manually

    Copying Manually This mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually Operate the video device to start on the connected video device. playback, and press the (record) Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the button of the DVDirect to start DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and recording.
  • Page 54 When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for input signal.] Press V or v to select [OK] and press appears in the DVDirect’s display window. If no video the ENTER button. signal is detected for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops recording.

  • Page 55: Copying Visual Index Lists (Photo)

    Copying Visual Index Lists (Photo) This method allows you to select and record photos from a digital still camera’s memory card Make sure that the shooting date onto a disc. You can select them by viewing folders of the photos you wish to copy thumbnails or by the shooting date.
  • Page 56 To select a photo stored in a different Remove the created disc. shooting date folder, press B and If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON], the disc repeat steps 5 and 6. will be finalized automatically when recording is complete (page 66). Press the (record) button to start recording.

  • Page 57: Viewing A Created Disc

    Viewing a Created Disc Connecting to a TV You can use the DVDirect to playback created discs. Simply view them in the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVDirect to a TV. To view on a TV, you need to connect and setup the DVDirect first. The video quality varies depending on the type of TV and the connection used.
  • Page 58 1 HDMI cable HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI HDMI IN connector HDMI OUT connector b Notes • Use an HDMI cable that is HDMI compliant (look for the HDMI logo). • Some TV sets may not work with the DVDirect. (e.g., no sound or picture) •...
  • Page 59 3 Audio/video cable AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OUT connectors VIDEO OUT connector AV IN connectors Audio/video cable (supplied) Connecting to a TV through a video device Check the input connectors on the video device and use appropriate cables. Connect a cable to the external input connector on the video device. If the video device has an input selector, select an appropriate external input (e.g., Video 1, Video 2, etc.).

  • Page 60: Viewing Videos

    Viewing Videos You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect. Press V/v/B/b to select the title you want to view, and press the b Notes (playback) button. • You cannot playback 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.

  • Page 61: Viewing On A Tv

    DVDirect. screen Every time you press the OUTPUT button, The VRD-MC10 has an equivalent button for the DVDirect changes its video output this operation. (VIDEO t COMPONENT t HDMI t For finalized discs only.

  • Page 62: Viewing Photos

    Viewing Photos You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect. Press V or v to select a photo and press the ENTER button. b Note • You cannot playback 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.

  • Page 63: Viewing On A Tv

    Viewing on a TV Follow steps 2 to 5 of “Viewing on the DVDirect” (page 62). Before you begin, connect a TV to the DVDirect (page 57). Playing a photo slideshow On your TV, select the input from the DVDirect. Select a date or photos in “Viewing on the For details, refer to the operating instructions DVDirect”...
  • Page 64 Continue to display the photo playback PAUSE (play the slideshow again by pressing the PLAY button) Stop display STOP (return to the Top screen or video/photo selection screen) RETURN* Display the photo lists * The VRD-MC10 has an equivalent button for this operation.

  • Page 65: Setup

    Setup Using the Setup Menu You can change the various settings for creating z Hint discs in the Setup Menu screen. • Disc recording capacity depends on the REC mode (page 75). Turn on the DVDirect and press the Auto Stop Timer RETURN button.

  • Page 66: Auto Finalizing

    Auto Finalizing Finalize disc Specify whether or not to finalize the disc If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can automatically when recording is completed. This finalize it later. allows immediate playback on DVD players. 1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to select [Finalize disc], and press the ENTER c ON button.

  • Page 67: Erase Disc

    480p Erase disc Outputs 480p resolution. You can erase videos or photos recorded on a 1080i DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. The erased disc is Outputs 1080i resolution. reusable as a blank disc. HDMI Settings b Note • Be aware that this operation erases all data. YPbPr/RGB 1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to select Specify the color space for converting video...

  • Page 68: System Info

    Sound TV Type Specify the audio signal from the HDMI OUT connector. You can select the aspect ratio of the connected c Auto c 16:9 Select [Auto] unless necessary to specify the audio output. This outputs the audio signal Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV. suitable for the TV.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting/References

    USB type is lit (page 27). cable, but the DVDirect does not work. ® • Make sure that your Sony Handycam The aspect ratio of an image played on a supported by the DVDirect. ® TV connected to the DVDirect differs from •...
  • Page 70 and erase videos or photos recorded on a disc. Playback The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc (page 67). Other video devices do not playback the created SD (Standard Definition) disc. The disc is finalized. Cannot record. • The disc may not be finalized. Use the DVDirect •...

  • Page 71: Supported Discs And Memory Cards

    Supported Discs and Memory Cards Discs The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc operations are supported. Copying with Disc type Logo Writing speed DVDirect DVD+R Up to 16x DVD+R DL Up to 8x (Double layer) DVD+RW Up to 8x DVD+RW...
  • Page 72 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect. Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo operation is supported up to 16 Gbytes. Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo operation is supported up to 4 Gbytes.
  • Page 73 SD Card/xD-Picture Card/CompactFlash The DVDirect has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card operations are supported. • SD Memory Card* • SDHC Memory Card* • xD-Picture Card • CompactFlash (Type I/Type II) and CF+Card (Type I/Type II)-compatible CompactFlash* SD Memory Card operation is supported up to 2 Gbytes.

  • Page 74: Recording Time And Video Lengths

    Recording Time and Video Lengths Time required for recording When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (FH, XP, 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 quality (bit rate) setting.
  • Page 75 Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos 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 Handycam REC mode setting used to shoot the video DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW approx.

  • Page 76: About Created Discs

    About Created Discs The DVDirect creates a Disc Menu at the beginning of a disc recorded. The Disc Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a player and available for selecting videos from dates or thumbnails. According to the type of disc to create and device connection used for recording, titles and chapters are created in the following manner: SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN, VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN connector)
  • Page 77 HD (High Definition) discs Disc Disc Menu Shooting date 12 . 24 . 2007 00 : 11 : 23 3 . 20 . 2008 00 : 20 : 55 3 . 22 . 2008 00 : 15 : 43 002 / 003 4 .

  • Page 78: Additional Information

    Additional Information Precautions Operation and storage conditions • Do not wipe writable discs using a disc cleaner before recording data. Instead, use a blower to Avoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot or remove any dust. humid locations, or places where it might be •...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    2 Vrms (Load impedance more than 10 kilohms) Playback HDMI OUT Playable discs Type A (19-pin) Discs created with VRD-MC10 (Other commercial or recorded discs are not supported.) Output DVDirect’s built-in LCD display or display devices connected to the VIDEO OUT of the...
  • Page 80 Memory Card Slot “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick”* SD Memory Card* xD-Picture Card* CompactFlash * Multi card slot General Power DC 16V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption AC adapter* Type: AC-NB16A Input: AC 100 V - 240 V Output: DC 16 V/4A Use an AC power cord appropriate for the region or country of use.

  • Page 81: Index

    Index Manual Viewing ® ® copying from a Handycam copying from a Handycam a created disc ...... 22 ..........38 ..........47 Connecting to a TV..... 57 copying from an 8cm disc... 40 copying from video devices Photos ......... 62 ..........
  • Page 84 P/N 7911000014B Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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