Sony VRD-VC10 Nero 6 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony VRD-VC10 Nero 6 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
VRD-VC10
© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-514-544-11 (1)
7819900949
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  • Page 1 Video Recordable DVD Drive Operating Instructions VRD-VC10 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-514-544-11 (1) 7819900949...
  • Page 2: Safety Regulations

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VRD-VC10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 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. Achtung Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Regulations ... 2 Introduction Features ... 6 Stand-alone operation ... 6 Computer-controlled operation . 6 Others ... 6 Unpacking ... 7 Parts and controls ... 8 System requirements ... 10 Stand-alone Operation - Using the Drive as a DVD Recorder Creating DVDs ...
  • Page 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Features This drive offers the following features. Stand-alone operation You can use this drive as a stand-alone DVD recorder to record videos on DVD+R or DVD+RW discs directly from connected video cameras and AV devices. ❑ Synchronized recording allows the drive to record videos automatically, synchronized with the operations carried out on the connected video device.
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Unpacking Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • Hi-Speed USB cable ×1 • Power cord • AC adaptor (MPA-AC1) • Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 8: Parts And Controls

    Parts and controls Front Panel A Disc tray Insert discs here, label side to the left. Hint When you insert a disc into the drive, make sure that you set the disc inside the two lower pins. When using the drive horizontally, make sure that it is under the four pins.
  • Page 9: Usb Connector

    Display Window The display window works only when the drive is used as the stand-alone DVD recorder (p. 11), and indicates the following: A Input signal ( p. 14, 18) B Video signal indicator ( 14, 18) C Recording mode ( D Status and warning messages p.
  • Page 10: System Requirements

    System requirements When connected to a computer, the drive should be used with a system that meets the following requirements ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (with NeroVision Express: Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz recommended) ❑ RAM: 256 MB or higher ❑...
  • Page 11: Stand-Alone Operation - Using The Drive As A Dvd Recorder

    Stand-alone Operation - Using the Drive as a DVD Recorder Creating DVDs You can use this drive as a stand-alone DVD recorder to record videos on DVD+R or DVD+RW discs directly from a connected video cameras or video devices such as VCRs. Note Stand-alone operation of the drive is not available when the drive is connected to a computer with the USB cable and the computer is turned on.
  • Page 12: Discs That Can Be Used

    Discs that can be used In stand-alone operation, you can use only DVD+RW or DVD+R discs. Note You cannot make additional recording on discs that have been created using computers or other DVD recorders by the stand-alone operation. Recording mode Three recording modes are available.
  • Page 13: About Titles And Chapters On A Disc

    About titles and chapters on a disc What are titles and chapters? DVD contents consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections, called chapters. On this drive, a title is created between the points where you start and stop a recording.
  • Page 14: Synchronized Recording

    Synchronized recording You can record videos on DVD+RW or DVD+R discs while playing them back on your video device. Connect the video device to the drive using an AV cable, and the drive will start/stop recording automatically when you start/stop playback on the video device.
  • Page 15 Turn on the drive. The busy indicator lights up in green. Press EJECT, and insert a disc. A new blank disc is formatted automatically. Wait until [Format] on the display window changes to [Ready]. EJECT button Recording side Busy indicator .
  • Page 16 Select the recording conditions. To select a recording mode, see “Selecting a recording mode” on page 21. To select a chapter interval, see “Selecting a chapter interval” on page 21. To select how to start playback, see “Selecting automatic playback mode” on page 22.
  • Page 17 Start playback on the video device. [Recording] appears on the display window and the REC button lights up during recording. [SIG] on the display window indicates that the drive is receiving signals from the video device. • Recording stops automatically when playback ends. •...
  • Page 18: Manual Recording

    Manual recording You can start/pause/stop recording manually by operating the drive and the connected device respectively. Connect a video device. See “Synchronized recording” on page 14. Turn on the drive. The busy indicator lights up in green. Press EJECT, and insert a disc. A new blank disc is formatted automatically.
  • Page 19 Select the recording conditions. To select a recording mode, see “Selecting a recording mode” on page 21. To select a chapter interval, see “Selecting a chapter interval” on page 21. To select how to start playback, see “Selecting automatic playback mode” on page 22.
  • Page 20 Press STOP to stop recording. [STOP] appears on the display window, and stop playback on the video device. Wait for a moment until [Ready] appears. Note on using a DVD+R disc To play a recorded DVD+R on DVD devices, you need to finalize the disc after recording (p.
  • Page 21: Additional Operations

    Additional operations Selecting a recording mode Press REC MODE. Each time you press the button, [HQ], [SP], or [SLP] appears in sequence. See page 12 for details on the recording mode. Note You cannot do this operation during recording. Selecting a chapter interval See page 13 for details on chapters.
  • Page 22: Selecting Automatic Playback Mode

    Selecting automatic playback mode You can set automatic playback mode on the disc before recording. In the default setting ([No]), the disc is to start playback with displaying the menu screen of the title recorded. Display [AutoPlay?] by pressing FUNCTION/ENTER. Each time you press the button, [Finalize?], [Erase All?], [Auto Play?], [Auto Chp], or [PlayerType] appears in sequence.
  • Page 23 Press EJECT, and insert a disc. Wait until [Ready] appears on the display window. Press FUNCTION/ENTER repeatedly to display [Finalize?] on the display window. Each time you press the button, [Finalize?], [Erase All?], [Auto Play?], [Auto Chp], or [PlayerType] appears in sequence. Press SELECT to select [Yes].
  • Page 24: Erasing A Disc

    Notes • Depending on the disc condition, recording condition, or DVD device, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized. • The drive can finalize only the discs recorded on this drive. • It may take about five minutes or more to finalize a disc. Please wait until [Finalize Complete] is displayed.
  • Page 25: Selecting A Player-Type

    Press FUNCTION/ENTER. Erasing of the disc starts. When erasing is complete, [Ready] appears. Eject the disc. Note You cannot erase title by title, or chapter by chapter. Selecting a player-type Double layer discs may encounter a compatibility problem with some DVD players.
  • Page 26: Using The Drive As An External Dvd Drive

    Using the Drive as an External DVD Drive Connecting the drive to a computer Connect the drive to a computer using the supplied USB cable to use the drive as an external DVD drive. When connecting the drive to your computer for the first time, you need to install the driver software.
  • Page 27: Computer

    Turn on your computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Please connect the drive directly to a USB connector on the computer. Computer Install the drive on the computer. On Windows XP, see below. On Windows 2000, see page 30.
  • Page 28 Check [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] ( 1 ), then click [Next] ( 2 ). The following screen will appear. Check [Search for the best driver in these locations.] ( 1 ), [Include this location in the search:] ( 2 ), click [Browse] ( 3 ), browse for the drive you insert the software disc, then click [OK] ( 4 ).
  • Page 29 Make sure that “Sony VRD-VC10 [Video Capture]” is displayed, then click [Continue Anyway]. The following screen will appear. Click [Finish], and continue to install the writing software in the supplied software disc following the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 30 On Windows 2000 Insert the supplied software disc into a drive on the computer. The following screen will appear. Click [Next]. The following screen will appear. Check [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] ( 1 ), then click [Next] ( 2 ). The following screen will appear.
  • Page 31 Check [Specify a location] ( 1 ), then click [Next] ( 2 ). The following screen will appear. Click [Browse] ( 1 ), browse for the drive you insert the software disc ( 2 ), then click [OK] ( 3 ). The following screen will appear.
  • Page 32: Disconnection

    Click [Yes]. The following screen will appear. Click [Finish], and continue to install the writing software in the supplied software disc following the instructions on the screen. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. When your computer detects the drive successfully, Windows task bar.
  • Page 33: About Software

    About software Use the supplied software to create discs and play back DVDs. The supplied software disc contains the following software. (Refer to the PDF or online documentation of each software for details about their operation.) Nero StartSmart Serves as the command center to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite.
  • Page 34: Notes On Using Other Software With The Drive

    • Using software other than the supplied software (such as commercially available software, shareware, or freeware) to write data to disc with this drive is not under warranty and Sony provides no customer service. • Make sure that the supplied writing software and other writing software do not coexist on your computer.
  • Page 35: Maximizing Performance

    Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate Make sure that you use high-speed certified discs for which this operation has been guaranteed by Sony. For the latest information about these discs, visit the user support web site. When using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality.
  • Page 36: Discs

    Discs Compatible discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. Disc types DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-Video Supported by the drive. Depending on your software and disc, this speed may vary. Write Logo Read Write (Stand- alone)
  • Page 37 Disc types Logo CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Notes • Only round discs should be used with this drive. Never use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.), otherwise the drive may be damaged.
  • Page 38: Recommended Discs

    Recommended discs We 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 this drive has been guaranteed at the user support web site (see page 45 for details).
  • Page 39: Features Of Writable Discs

    Features of writable discs You can use various discs with the drive to write data. Refer to the table below to find the type of disc that matches what you want to do. create DVD-Video that can be played back by most drives and/or players create DVDs that you...
  • Page 40 Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with writing software. To play back (read) these CD-R and CD-RW discs on other CD-ROM drives, make settings on the writing software according to the purpose of the data. CD-R discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased.
  • Page 41 Further, because of the differences in quality and characteristics between various CD-ROM drive, CD player, CD-R disc, and CD-RW disc manufacturers, playback may not be possible depending on the combination. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can write to DVD+R DL, DVD+R and DVD-R discs, as well as to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with writing software.
  • Page 42: Precautions On Writing/Playing Discs

    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 on your writing software. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software documentation.
  • Page 43 About copy controlled CDs This product is designed to play back discs conforming to the compact disc (CD) standard. Audio CDs encoded with copyright protection technology are now marketed by various record companies. Be aware that some of these discs do not conform to the CD standard and you may not be able to play them back with the drive.
  • Page 44: Additional Information

    Additional Information Precautions Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. Transportation • Please repack the drive in its original carton when shipping by itself.
  • Page 45: Support Overview

    • Guaranteed compatible discs • Operating instructions • Others Accessing the user support web site Sony Storage Support web sites (As of September, 2004) http://sony.storagesupport.com/ About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the supplied software is available on the web sites of the software manufacturer.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Packet writing Access time (average/random stroke) DVD: Approx. 135 ms CD: Approx. 140 ms Buffer capacity 2 MB Inquiry strings SONY DVD RW DRU-710A Laser Type: DL-7140-211RA Wavelength: 783 nm Output power: 260 mW (pulse) 90 mW (CW) Type: M L 101 J 25-23...
  • Page 47 General Power DC 12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption Max. 3.0 A AC adaptor AC 100 - 240 V Use a power cord appropriate to the region or country of use. Size Approx. 66 × 164 × 234 mm (W×H×D) (excluding the projecting parts) Weight Approx.
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Finalize the disc. The disc you are using may not be of a certified brand by Sony. Try to use a disc of a brand of which operation has been certified by Sony. The playback device you are using may have an issue on playback compatibility.
  • Page 49 Display Cause/remedy Recording Prohibited Insert Blank Disc Erase All [No]/Yes Finalize/ Error No signal Disc Full Copyright protection signal (CGMS or Macrovision) was detected. You cannot record the source. The disc may have been already recorded on other recordable device that is not compatible with this drive.
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