Sony VRD-MC3 Operations Instructions

Operating Instructions© 2006 Sony CorporationITJPFRDEESITCSRecording videos from HDD camcorders ...Recording videos from DVD

10Parts and ControlsFront and rearA 1 (Power) buttonTurns the DVDirect on or off.B Emergency eject holeIf you cannot open the disc tray with the (Ej

11Introducing DVDirectTop panelA Display window Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device, or photos from a memory card.B Mm<,cursor /

12Left side panelA USB connector (Type B)Connect the supplied USB cable here when connecting the DVDirect to a computer or printer.B USB connector (Ty

13Introducing DVDirectRight side panelA Memory card LEDLights amber when accessing the memory card.B Memory Stick Duo slotInsert a “Memory Stick Duo”

14BIntroducing DVDire ctTurning the Power On/Off1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adaptor.2 Insert the power plug of the AC adaptor into

15Introducing DVDirectAfter the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards and DVD discs and input signals from conn

16Press M or m to select the desired operation, and press the (Select) button. DV Camcorder/Video , DVD: Create a video DVD from a digital video cam

17Introducing DVDirectInserting a DiscTo insert a disc, perform the following while the DVDirect is turned on.1 Press the (Eject) button.The disc tr

18When a new disc is insertedWhen a new disc is inserted, the disc will be formatted automatically. If the new disc inserted is a DVD+R disc, a messag

19Introducing DVDirectInserting a Memory CardInsert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot.Notes• Insert only one memory card into a

2Safety RegulationsWARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to oper

20BCreating a Video DVDCreating a Video DVDYou can use the DVDirect as a stand-alone DVD recorder to burn videos directly onto DVDs from a connected H

21Creating a Video DVDDVD camcorderThe entire video content of the camera’s 8-cm disc is recorded onto a 12-cm disc.DV camcorderThe entire content of

22Consolidation Recording (page 39) This mode allows you to record the contents of multiple 8-cm discs from a DVD camcorder onto the corresponding n

23Creating a Video DVDThe recording methods available differ as follows, depending on the type of camera or device connected to the DVDirect.1)Camcord

24Notes on time required for recordingWhen recording from an HDD or DVD camcorder connected via USB cable, the length of time required depends on the

25Creating a Video DVDCompatible disc types for recording differ as follows, depending on the type of video device and connection interface you are us

26Titles and chaptersThe contents of a DVD consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections, called chapters. When you create a video DVD

27Creating a Video DVDDVD menusA DVD menu is displayed each time a DVD is inserted into a DVD player and serves as a title page or table of contents f

28One Touch Recording Through HDD Camcorder Control (DVD BURN) You can create video DVDs from your HDD camcorder simply by pressing the camera’s [DVD

29Creating a Video DVD5 Touch [DVD BURN] on the camera’s LCD screen, or press the DVD BURN button on the camera or Handycam Station.Recording starts,

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306 Press the (Eject) button.A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears.7 Select whether to finalize the disc.For detail

31Creating a Video DVDOne Touch Recording (Full Recording) When an HDD, DVD, or DV camcorder is connected to the DVDirect, you can use Full Recordin

32When using a DV camcorderConnect the camera’s DV connector to the DVDirect’s DV IN connector using a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied).After connecti

33Creating a Video DVD6 Press < or , to switch the recording mode.Pressing < or , switches the recording mode displayed at the top right of the

34When using an HDD camcorderWhen the contents of the HDD camcorder do not fit onto a single disc, a disc will be finalized once it becomes full, and

35Creating a Video DVDIncremental Recording After the video contents of an HDD camcorder are recorded onto a disc, additional video taken with the sam

366 Press < or , to switch the recording mode.Pressing < or , switches the recording mode displayed in the top right of the display window. For

37Creating a Video DVD8 Press the (Eject) button.A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears.9 Select whether to finalize

38To stop recording You cannot stop while recording is in progress. You can only stop recording by pressing the (Stop) button after a disc becomes f

39Creating a Video DVDConsolidation Recording When you have multiple 8-cm discs containing video taken with a DVD camcorder, you can consolidate and r

4Table of ContentsSafety Regulations ... 2Compliance Statements ... 3Introducing DVDirectIntroduction ...

40Once you touch [ COMPUTER], the DVDirect detects the connected camera, and the display window on the DVDirect changes.NoteDepending on the DVD camco

41Creating a Video DVD8 Press the (Eject) button.A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears.9 Select whether to finalize

42Normal Video Recording To burn video from a video device such as a VCR or DVR onto a disc, connect the device to the DVDirect via an S-video or AV

43Creating a Video DVDFor AV cables:Connect the video device’s audio/video output connectors to the DVDirect’s AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN connectors using the

445 Operate the camera or video device to start playback of video.The following appears in the DVDirect’s display window.HintThe DVDirect detects and

45Creating a Video DVD7 Press the (Stop) button to stop recording. Wait a moment until the display window changes.8 To record additional video, repe

46Previewing a Video DVDYou can play back and check a video DVD burned with the DVDirect in the display window on the top of the unit. Notes• Sound ca

47Creating a Video DVDWhen a disc that has not been finalized is inserted:The last title on the disc starts to play automatically. Press < or , to

48BCreating/Viewing a Photo DVDCreating a Photo DVDYou can easily record photos taken with your digital camera from a memory card onto a DVD. You can

49Creating/Viewing a Photo DVDNoteThe picture quality of the photos played back in a slideshow is equivalent to that of video DVDs.The recording metho

5Using the DVDirect With a ComputerSystem Requirements ...70Setting Up the Computer ...71Installing the Software ...

50Slideshow DVDsThe contents of a DVD consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections, called chapters. When you create a slideshow DVD w

51Creating/Viewing a Photo DVDRecording Photos Stored on a Memory Card 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect.A message prompting you to

52During recording, the progress appears in the display window, and the (Record) button remains lit.NoteDo not insert another memory card while reco

53Creating/Viewing a Photo DVDTo not finalize the disc:Select [No] and press (Select) button. The disc will be ejected without finalization. This di

54Recording Photos Stored on an HDD Camcorder 1 Press the 1 (Power) button to turn on the DVDirect.A message prompting you to insert a disc appears in

55Creating/Viewing a Photo DVD8 Touch [HDD] on the camera’s LCD screen.Once you touch [HDD], the DVDirect detects the connected camera, and the displa

5610 Press the (Eject) button.A message asking whether to finalize the disc just recorded on appears.HintThis message will not appear when using a D

57Creating/Viewing a Photo DVDNotes• When a slideshow is created on a disc, you cannot record additional photos onto such discs.• It takes a few minut

58Viewing and Printing PhotosYou can view and check the photos recorded on DVDs or stored on memory cards in the display window on the top panel of th

59Creating/Viewing a Photo DVD5 Press M, m, <, or , to move the selection cursor to the photo you want to view or print, and press the (Select) b

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608 Connect your printer to the DVDirect using the supplied USB cable.The printer starts printing.The message [Printing] will disappear when printing

61SetupBSetupUsing the Setup MenuYou can change the various settings for creating discs in the Setup menu screen.The following procedure displays the

62Move the cursor by pressing M or m to select items or options to change, and press the (Select) button to confirm.Select the recording quality to

63SetupSpecify a time interval at which to create chapter marks automatically on a video DVD. This setting only applies to Full Recording (DV camcorde

64Select whether to display a message prompting slideshow creation when you press the (Eject) button after recording for a photo DVD.Select whether

65SetupThe following message appears.2 Press M or m to select [Yes], and press the (Select) button.The following message appears.3 Press M or m to s

66For photo DVDsThe following message appears.To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select [No].To complete the disc as a slideshow DVD, select

67SetupDo 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 w

68The following message appears.2 Press M or m to select [Yes], and press the (Select) button.The following message appears.3 Press M or m to select

69SetupDisplays the color system used to create discs with the DVDirect. A created disc cannot be played if there is a difference between the color sy

7Introducing DVDirectBIntroducing DVDirectIntroductionBurning video DVDs❑ You can record videos from connected video cameras and AV devices directly o

70BUsing the DVDirect With a ComputerSystem RequirementsWhen using the DVDirect with your computer (PC Mode), the computer system should meet the foll

71Using the DVDirect With a ComputerSetting Up the Computer1 Insert the supplied software disc into a drive on the computer.The installer will start a

72NoteBefore using the DVDirect with a computer, set [PC Connect] in the Setup menu (page 64) to [Use], Please note that this is not the default setti

73Using the DVDirect With a ComputerThe disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS.When your computer detects the DVDirect successfully, ap

74Using the Bundled SoftwareUse the bundled software to create or play back CDs and DVDs on your computer with the DVDirect.Using “Nero StartSmart,” y

75Additional InformationBAdditional InformationAbout DiscsThe following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect.Compatible Writable DiscsDisc

76NoteOnly round discs should be used with the DVDirect. Never use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.), as they may damage the DVDirect

77Additional InformationAbout playback/reading compatibilityCD-R and CD-RW discs created with the DVDirect can be read on most CD-ROM drives. However,

78* Region Playback Control (RPC) standard.Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code. Any problems resulting from doing so are no

79Additional InformationAbout Memory CardsA “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick” that can be used wi

8FeaturesDepending on the type of device that is connected, you can perform the following operations with the DVDirect.In this manual, different icons

80Notes on using “Memory Stick”• If you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object, you cannot record, edit, or delete images.•

81PrecautionsOperation and storage conditionsAvoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot or humid locations, or places where it might be subject to sev

82Support OverviewYou can find the following information on this web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit reg

83Product purchased in China:*http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cpProduct purchased in Singapore:http://www.sony-asia.com/storage/Product purchased in Taiwan:

84Memory Card slotMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick2), SD Memory Card2), xD-Picture Card2), CompactFlashUSB portType A 3), type BHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 co

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9Introducing DVDirectPackage ContentsPlease confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, pleas