Sony VRD MC1 Operating Instruction PDF

Operating Instructions

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Safety Regulations

WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION: As the laser beam in the VRD-MC1 is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The VRD-MC1 is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT notice is located on the enclosure.

FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notes: If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed on the Support Overview on page 54. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purposes.

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VRD-MC1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Contents Safety Regulations ........................2

Features .........................................6

Package Contents ..........................7

Parts and Controls ........................8

About Auto Setup and the Main Menu ............................................11

To display the main menu .......11

Creating a Video DVD ...............12

One touch recording and video recording .................................12

Writable discs that can be used .........................................12

Video Recording .........................13

One Touch Recording (DV Full Dubbing) ......................17

Previewing a Video DVD ...........20

Creating a Photo DVD ...............22

Photo DVD to be created ........22

Writable discs that can be used .........................................22

Storage location of photos in the photo DVD ..............................23

Photo Recording .........................24

Viewing and Printing Photos .....28

Using the Setup Menu ................32

DV Full Dubbing ....................33

Rec Quality .............................33

Auto Stop Timer .....................33

Auto Chaptering ......................34

Slide show BGM .....................35

Color system ...........................35

Finalize disc ............................ 36

Erase disc ................................ 39

System .................................... 40

System Requirements ................. 41

Setting Up the Computer ........... 42

Installing the software ............ 42

Connecting DVDirect to a computer ................................. 43

Disconnection ......................... 44

Using Memory Card slots ....... 44

Using the Bundled Software ...... 45

Launching Nero StartSmart .................. 45

Notes on using other software with DVDirect ........................ 45

Maximizing Performance .......... 46

Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate ............................. 46

Updating the system software .................................. 46

Using 48x read/write speed for CDs ......................................... 46

About Discs ................................. 47

Compatible writable discs ...... 47

Recommended writable discs ........................................ 48

Writable discs and compatibility ........................... 48

Precautions on writing/playing discs ........................................ 49

About Memory Cards ................ 51

About Memory Stick ........... 51

Introducing DVDirect

Using DVDirect without a Computer

Using DVDirect with a Computer

Additional Information

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About the CompactFlash/SD/ xD-Picture Cards ..................... 52

Precautions .................................. 53 Support Overview ....................... 54

User support web site .............. 54

Update the system software .... 54

Technical support .................... 54

Specifications ............................... 55

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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 and marks are not used in the text. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Memory Stick and the memory stick logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

Please Record Responsibly Before copying anything onto a disc, please be sure that you are not violating copyright laws. Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software. Check your softwares license agreement for details.

Copyrights Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this product with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this DVDirect. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions.

Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product.

The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card.

Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder.

We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that might occur when using the supplied software.

The supplied software can only be used with this product.

Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement.

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Features This DVDirect offers the following features.

Burning video DVDs

You can burn videos on DVDs directly from connected video cameras and AV devices without using a computer.

You can burn the entire contents of your digital video camera on DVDs with one- touch of the record button when using the i.LINK connection.

Burning photo DVDs

You can archive photos on DVDs directly from memory cards without using a computer.

You can record photos as a slide show on DVDs playable on most DVD players.

Direct printing operation

You can print out photos burned on DVDs or in a memory card directly by connecting this DVDirect to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the supplied USB cable.

Computer-controlled operation

This DVDirect can be used as a high speed DVD/CD drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compatible) interface when connected to a computer by a USB cable.

This DVDirect supports high speed recording to the latest format discs such as DVD+R double layer disc or DVD-R dual layer disc.

Introducing DVDirect

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Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer.

Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions (this document) Software disc Warranty card

Note

Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc as the software disc is not sold separately.

DVDirect Hi-Speed USB cable

Power cord AC adaptor (MPA-AC1)

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Parts and Controls

Front and top panels

A Display window Displays a menu screen, images from a playback device or photos from a memory card.

B Mm<, Cursor/ Select button Selects a function.

C Stop button Stops recording.

D Record button Starts recording. Lights in red when recording.

E Power button Turns DVDirect on or off.

F Disc tray Insert a disc here, label side up.

Hint

When you insert a disc into DVDirect, make sure it rests flat under the four tabs.

G Eject button Opens and closes the disc tray.

Tabs Tabs

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Left side panel

A DC IN jack Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.

Note

Be sure to use the supplied power cord. Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with

deformed connectors.

B Mode switch Switch to [PC/PRINT] when connecting a printer or computer.

C USB connector Connect the supplied USB cable when connecting DVDirect to a computer or printer.

D AUDIO IN L/R connectors Connect the audio plugs of an AV cable (not supplied) when connecting DVDirect to a video device, such as a video camera or VCR.

E VIDEO IN connector Connect the video plug of an AV cable (not supplied) when connecting DVDirect to a video device, such as a video camera or VCR.

F S VIDEO IN connector Connect an S VIDEO cable (not supplied) when connecting DVDirect to a video device with an S VIDEO jack, such as a video camera or VCR.

G DV IN connector (4-pin) Connect a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) when connecting DVDirect to a digital video camera*. * For DV/Digital8 camcorder input only.

DC 12V IN

STANDALONE PC/PRINT R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN DV INL

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DC 12V IN

Power cord AC adaptor

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Right side panel

A Memory card LED Lights in amber when accessing the memory card. Never remove the memory card while the LED is lit. Otherwise data in the memory card may be damaged.

B Memory Stick Duo slot Insert a Memory Stick Duo. Push the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the Memory Stick Duo and pull out.

C Multi memory card slot Insert a Memory Stick, SD Card or xD-Picture Card. Push each card into the multi memory card slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull out.

D CompactFlash Card slot Insert a CompactFlash. Push the CompactFlash into the CompactFlash slot.

The CompactFlash stays half inserted.

To remove, pull out the CompactFlash.

Note

You can use the memory card slot for both stand- alone or computer operation.

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About Auto Setup and the Main Menu DVDirect automatically detects input signals from video connection, memory card and DVD disc right after turning on the power, and displays the appropriate message for preparation of recording in the display window. By following the message, you can automatically move to the recording procedure you intended without the complicated button operation (auto setup function). You can also perform the recording procedure manually by selecting the option from the main menu. You can move to the setup screen (setup menu) for various setting from the main menu.

Press < when [< Menu] is displayed in the bottom left of the display window to move to the main menu.

Press Mm to select the desired operation, and press , or (Select).

Video , DVD: Create video DVD ( page 12) MemoryCard , DVD: Create photo DVD ( page 22) DVD Video Preview: Playback the created video DVD ( page 20) Photo View/Print: Display or print out photos ( page 28) Setup: Various setting ( page 32)

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To display the main menu

MemoryCard DVD

Video

Menu

DVD

DVD Video Preview

Photo View/Print

Setup

Select

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Creating a Video DVD You can use this DVDirect as a stand-alone DVD recorder to burn videos on DVDs directly from a connected video camera or video device such as VCR/ DVR/PVR. You can play the created video DVD with other DVD devices, or the DVD drives of computers.

Two types of recording are available to create video DVD; one touch recording and video recording.

Video recording ( page 13) Record video DVD by operating DVDirect and the connected video devices with buttons such as (Record) and (Stop) of DVDirect, or the play, pause and stop buttons of the video device. Any video devices with video output jack will be recordable.

One touch recording (DV Full Dubbing feature) ( page 17) When connecting your digital video camera* with a DV jack to DVDirect using a DV (i.LINK) cable, you can burn the entire contents of a tape recorded by your digital video camera on a DVD with one touch of (Record). DVDirect controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes creation of the video DVD. * DV or Digital8 camcorder only. MICROMV camcorder is not supported.

To create a video DVD, you can use DVD+R, DVD+R DL (double layer disc), DVD-R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW disc. See Compatible writable discs for details. ( page 47)

Notes on creating a video DVD You cannot record videos with copy protected signals (commercial DVD, VHS software,

some programs from satellite receiver or CATV receiver, etc.). You cannot make incremental recordings on discs that have been created using a computer

or other DVD recorder.

One touch recording and video recording

Writable discs that can be used

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Video Recording 1 Connect the supplied power cord and AC adaptor to DVDirect.

2 Connect your video device to DVDirect with an AV, S-VIDEO or DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied).

R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO INL

Signal flow

Yellow

White

Red

Yellow

White

Red

S video cable*

AV cable

To LINE OUT or OUTPUT on VCR, DVR, etc.

R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO INL

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DV IN

Signal flow

Yellow

White

Red S video cable*

AV cable

DV (i.LINK) cable**

To analog or digital video camera, etc.

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3 Turn on the video device and ready it for playback.

4 Set the mode switch on the left side of DVDirect to [STANDALONE].

5 Turn on DVDirect. The display window turns on.

6 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. A new blank disc will be formatted automatically. Wait until [Formatting the disc.] in the display window disappears, and DVDirect becomes ready for recording.

* If the video camera or VCR has an S VIDEO jack, use an S VIDEO cable (not supplied) for improved picture quality (compared to a video cable). You also need to connect audio cables for sound.

** If the digital video camera has a DV (i.LINK) jack, use a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied) for improved picture quality (compared to a video or S VIDEO cable). If you use a DV (i.LINK) cable, you can perform one touch recording (DV Full Dubbing feature) ( page 17).

STANDALONE PC/PRINT

Power button

Formatting the disc. This may take some time.

Please wait.

Menu

Check video cable

Select

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7 Start playback on the video device. The image from the connected video device appears in the display window.

Hint

DVDirect detects a video input automatically when you play back video on the connected video device. You can check video playback in the display window. The selected input is displayed in the top left. DV B DVD : DV IN is selected. Video B DVD : VIDEO IN is selected. S-Video B DVD : S VIDEO IN is selected. If a video input is not detected correctly (or if the video playback is not displayed), press Mm to select the correct input.

8 Press (Record) on DVDirect. [Recording] appears in the display window and (Record) lights up during recording.

Note

If you stop playback on the video device during recording, (i.e. the video signal is interrupted), DVDirect pauses and (Record) blinks. To resume recording, restart playback on the video device. If no video signals are detected for 2 minutes, it stops.

9 Press (Stop) to stop recording. Wait a moment until the display window changes.

10 Press the eject button to eject the disc.

Hint

Repeat steps 7 to 9 to continue recording.

Menu

Check video cable

Select

Video DVD

HQ 01:00:00

Menu

Remaining

REC

Recording mode ( page 33)

Remaining time

Selected input

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Video DVD

HQ 00:00:03Recording

PAUSE STOPRecord

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11 The following message appears.

Select [Yes] and press (Select), and again select [OK] and press (Select). DVDirect starts finalizing the disc.

Hints

If you select [No], the disc is ejected without finalizing. This disc is not completed yet and cannot be played with other DVD players or DVD drives of computers. See page 38 for details on finalizing.

When using a DVD+RW, this message will not appear. (The DVD+RW disc is automatically finalized and ejected.)

12 When finalizing is completed, the disc is automatically ejected. The video DVD is completed. You can play the video DVD with other DVD players or DVD drive of computers.

Note

It may take a few minutes to finalize.

To pause recording

Press (Record). To resume recording, press (Record) again.

To stop recording

Press (Stop).

To further record videos

If you eject a disc without finalizing or DVD+RW disc after recording videos, you can add videos on the same disc later. Insert the disc to add videos, and then repeat steps 7 to 9.

Eject

Yes

No

Do you want to finalize the disc?

Disc will be playable, but not recordable.

Finalize disc

OK

Cancel

SelectSetup

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One Touch Recording (DV Full Dubbing)

Note

Before you start recording, change the [DV Full Dubbing setting] to [ON] in the Setup menu. ( page 33)

1 Connect the supplied power cord and AC adaptor to DVDirect.

2 Connect your digital video camera* to DVDirect with a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied).

* DV or Digital8 camcorder only. MICROMV camcorder is not supported.

3 Turn on the digital video camera and ready it for playback.

Hint

For most digital video cameras, switch the power/mode button to the playback or VTR mode to play the tape or perform dubbing.

4 Set the mode switch on the left side of DVDirect to [STANDALONE].

DV IN

DV (i.LINK) cable

Signal flow

STANDALONE PC/PRINT

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5 Turn on DVDirect. The display window turns on.

6 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. A new blank disc will be formatted automatically. Wait until [Formatting the disc.] in the display window disappears and the display window changes.

7 Press (Record) to start recording. DVDirect starts recording at the same time the video camera starts playback. If the video tape is not at the beginning, it is winded back to the start and played back automatically, and DVDirect starts recording. [Recording] appears in the display window, and (Record) lights up during recording.

(Record) turns off and recording is completed.

Recording stops automatically when playback of the digital video camera ends. Press the eject button to eject the disc, and follow step 11 on page 16.

Power button

Formatting the disc. This may take some time.

Please wait.

DV DVD

HQ 01:00:00

Menu

Remaining

REC

Eject button t

z

DV DVD

HQ 00:00:03Recording

PAUSE STOPRecord

DV DVD

HQ 00:12:34

Menu

Remaining

REC

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To pause recording

Press (Record). To resume recording, press (Record) again.

To stop recording

Press (Stop).

Note

If the DV (i.LINK) cable is disconnected during the recording procedure, DVDirect can no longer detect signals from the video camera depending on the model. In this case, turn on the digital video camera and DVDirect again.

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Previewing a Video DVD You can play and check the video DVD burned by this DVDirect in the display window on the top of DVDirect.

Notes

Sound will not be heard when previewing the disc in this DVDirect. You cannot output video images to external devices such as TV. You cannot play back a disc recorded on a device other than DVDirect or commercial DVD

software.

1 Turn on DVDirect. The display window turns on.

2 Press < to display the main menu, and press Mm to select [DVD Video Preview], and then press , or (Select).

Power button

MemoryCard DVD

Video

Menu

DVD

DVD Video Preview

Photo View/Print

Setup

Select

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3 Press the eject button, and insert a video recorded disc.

For a finalized disc The video titles recorded on the disc appear in the display window.

Press Mm < , to select the title you want to view, and press (Select). The selected title starts to play. To stop playback, press (Stop).

For an unfinalized disc The last title on the disc starts to play automatically.

Press < , to select the title you want to view. To stop playback, press (Stop).

98% free HQ: 64 minutes

Menu 01/01

Title 3 00:00:16 HQ

Title 1 00:00:24 HQ

Title 2 00:00:31 HQ

Selected title (highlighted in yellow)

2/2

Prev NextMenu

Current title number/ total title number

Hints

For a DVD+RW disc, the video titles appear in the display window, as in the case of a finalized disc.

If you insert a formatted video DVD first, the Auto Setup function ( page 11) activates and the video titles will be played automatically.

For details on titles, see About title and chapter on a disc on page 34.

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Creating a Photo DVD You can easily record photos taken by your digital camera on DVDs from a memory card. You can also create a slide show DVD.

The following types of photo DVD can be created with DVDirect. You can decide which you intend to create according to a message appeared when ejecting the disc.

Photo backup DVD ( pages 24, 36) DVD stored the photos (JPEG file) taken by a digital camera. You can preview the photo backup DVD created by DVDirect with the display window of DVDirect or computer DVD drives.

Slide show DVD ( pages 24, 36) DVD with a photo slide show stored the photos (JPEG file) taken by a digital camera and can be compatible with common DVD video discs. You can play the slide show DVD with commercial DVD players and preview photos as a slide show with a back ground music.

To create a photo DVD, use DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. See Compatible writable discs for details. ( page 47)

Notes

It takes more time to create a slide show DVD than a photo backup DVD. Up to 2,000 photos can be recorded on one disc.

Photo DVD to be created

Writable discs that can be used

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The following shows the folders and files of photos in the photo DVD on the computer screen. All photos are stored in the folder 100VRDMC.

Hints

File names are automatically created when the photo DVD is created.

Storage location of photos in the photo DVD

DSC00001

Desktop My Documents My Computer WinXP-J(C:) WinXP-E(D:) VRD_MC1(E:) AUDIO_TS DCIM 100VRDMC VIDEO_RM VIDEO_TS Sony MemoryStick - MG(G:) Control Panel

DSC00002 DSC00003 DSC00004

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Photo Recording 1 Connect the supplied power cord and AC adaptor to DVDirect.

2 Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot.

Notes

Insert only one memory card into a memory card slot. Furthermore you cannot use more than one memory card slot at a time.

Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo with a Memory Stick Duo adaptor into the multi memory card slot.

3 Set the mode switch on the left side of DVDirect to [STANDALONE].

CFSD xD

Memory Stick Duo

CompactFlash

Memory Stick SD Card xD-Picture Card

STANDALONE PC/PRINT

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4 Turn on DVDirect. The display window turns on.

5 Press the eject button, and insert a disc. A new blank disc is formatted automatically. Wait until [Formatting the disc.] in the display window disappears and the display window changes.

6 Photos in the memory card appears in the display window.

Press Mm to scroll the photos. Display a photo to record and press (Select) to release the tick mark. Press (Select) again to put a tick mark.

Hint

Tick marks are applied for all photos when inserting a memory card and displaying photos. If you intend to record all photos, just press (Record) to start recording.

Power button

Formatting the disc. This may take some time.

Please wait.

Eject button

1/123

REC

M.S.

Mark/UnmarkMenu

Scroll barTick mark

Current photo number/ total number of photos

Selected memory card

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7 Press (Record) to start recording. [Writing photos to disc.] appears in the display window and (Record) lights up during recording.

(Record) turns off and recording is completed.

Recording stops automatically when the photos are recorded.

Hint

You can continuously add photos from another memory card on the same disc. In this case, change the memory card, and if you press (Record) after the new photo is displayed in the display window, recording will start.

8 Press < to display the main menu, and then press the eject button to eject the disc.

9 The following message appears.

Select [Yes] and press (Select), and again select [OK] and press (Select).

Hint

If you select [No], the disc is ejected without finalizing. This disc is not completed yet and cannot be played with other DVD players or DVD drives of computers. See page 38 for details on finalizing.

z

Writing photos to disc. HINT: Slide show created

when disc is ejected. 1/123

Record

Complete

Menu

Eject

Yes

No

Do you want to finalize the disc?

Disc will be playable, but not recordable.

Finalize disc

OK

Cancel

SelectSetup

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10 The following message appears.

To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select [No]. To complete the disc as a slide show DVD, select [Yes].

Notes

For a photo backup DVD, it takes a few minutes to complete finalizing. For a slide show DVD, it takes more time to complete the disc according to the number and

size of photos. (E.g. It may take about 10 to 15 minutes to record 100 photo files on DVD.)

11 DVDirect starts finalizing, or a slide show is created and finalizing starts.

12 When finalizing is completed, the disc is automatically ejected. The photo DVD is completed.

To further record photos

If you eject a disc without finalizing after recording photos, you can add photos on the same disc later. Insert the disc to add photos or photos stored on a memory card to DVDirect, and then repeat steps 6 to 7.

Create a slide show? (This may require time.)

Yes

No

Slide show

Finalizing...

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Viewing and Printing Photos You can view and check the photos recorded on DVD or photos stored in a memory card in the display window on the top of DVDirect. You can also print out photos in a photo DVD or memory card by connecting this DVDirect to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Note

You cannot output the photo images to external devices, such as TV.

1 Turn on DVDirect. The display window turns on.

2 Press < to display the main menu, and press Mm to select [Photo View/Print], and then press , or (Select).

3 Press Mm to select [DVD] to view the photo DVD, or select [Memory Card] to view the memory card, and then press , or

(Select).

Power button

MemoryCard DVD

Video

Menu

DVD

DVD Video Preview

Photo View/Print

Setup

Select

Memory Card

DVD

Select Media

SelectMenu

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4 Press the eject button and insert a photo recorded disc, or insert a memory card.

5 Press Mm to scroll and view the photos, or display a photo to print. One photo is displayed in the display window at a time.

Hint

If you insert the formatted photo DVD first, the Auto Setup function ( page 11) activates and the photo on the disc will be displayed automatically.

6 Set the mode switch on the left side of DVDirect to [PC/PRINT].

Eject button

1/123

Print

DVD

Menu

The selected disc or memory card is displayed.

STANDALONE PC/PRINT

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7 Turn on the printer and set up for printing. Refer to the operating instructions of your printer for setup details. (See connection with a PictBridge-compatible device.)

8 Press (Record). The following message appears.

9 Connect your printer to DVDirect with the supplied USB cable.

10 The printer starts printing.

The message [Printing] will disappear when printing is completed.

SelectMenu

Connect printer and check switch on left of unit.

Printing...

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Hint

To continue printing other photos, press Mm to scroll and display the desired photo to print, and then press (Record).

Notes on viewing or printing photos You cannot view or print photos from a photo DVD created by a device other than

DVDirect, i.e., a computer created disc. With DVDirect, you can view and print photos complied with the JPEG format taken by a

digital still camera. Any other photo files (e.g. JPEG files created, edited or finished on a computer) may not be guaranteed to view or print.

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Using the Setup Menu You can change the various setting to create a disc in the Setup menu screen. The following shows the procedure to display the Setup menu.

1 Turn on DVDirect. The display window turns on.

2 Press <. The main menu appears.

Hint

Whenever [< Menu] is displayed in the bottom left during operating DVDirect, the main menu appears if you press <.

3 Press m to select [Setup], and press , or (Select). The Setup menu appears.

Move the cursor by pressing Mm to select items or options to change, and press , or (Select) to confirm.

MemoryCard DVD

Video

Menu

DVD

DVD Video Preview

Photo View/Print

Setup

Select

Rec Quality

DV Full Dubbing

Auto Stop Timer

Auto Chaptering

Slide show BGM

HQ

OFF

OFF

5min

ON

Setup

SelectMenu

Finalize disc

Erase disc

System

Setup

SelectMenu

Slide showBGM

Color system

ON

NTSC

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Set [ON/OFF] for the one touch recording feature ( page 17).

To create video DVD, you can select the recording quality.

To create video DVD, you can select the preset time to stop recording automatically.

Note

The [Auto Stop Timer] setting is cancelled when the recording is completed, press (Stop) during recording, or the power is turned off.

DV Full Dubbing

Setting Default setting Feature

ON Rewinds the tape in the digital video camera automatically, and then start recording from the beginning of the tape.

OFF Starts recording from the point the tape in the digital video camera has been stopped.

Rec Quality

Rec Quality Default setting

Picture quality

Recording time (approx.)

Single layer disc

Double layer disc

HQ High 1 hour 2 hours

HSP R 1.5 hours 3 hours

SP Standard 2 hours 4 hours

LP R 4 hours 8 hours

SLP Low 6 hours 12 hours

Auto Stop Timer

Setting Default setting Feature

OFF

30min to 8h Recording automatically stops when the preset time has passed after starting recording. 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 2h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h are available.

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To create video DVD, you can specify a time to create chapter marks automatically in the disc.

About title and chapter on a disc

DVD contents consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections, called chapters. When you create a video DVD with DVDirect, a title is created between the points where you start and stop a recording. When you create a photo DVD (slide show DVD) with DVDirect, a chapter is created for 10 photos.

Video DVD

Photo DVD

Note

Up to 49 titles/a disc and 99 chapters/a title can be created. Depending on the condition of the videos or photos, the number decreases.

Auto Chaptering

Setting Default setting

OFF

5min

10min

15min

Title 1

Chapters

Title 2 Start Rec. Stop/Start

Chapters

Chapter marksChapter marks

Stop Rec.

Title 1

Chapter 1

10 Photos

4321 5 6 7 8 9 10

Chapter 2 Chapter 3

10 Photos

4321 5 6 7 8 9 10

10 Photos

4321 5 6 7 8 9 10 321

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To create photo DVD (slide show DVD), you can select if you record a background music on the disc.

Note

Only one background music is pre-installed in DVDirect and cannot be changed.

Select the color system of the disc. The disc cannot be played if the color system is different between the created disc and the DVD player.

Note

The default setting of the color system is set appropriately in advance according to the shipping destination. Keep this setting.

Slide show BGM

Setting Default setting

ON

OFF

Color system

Setting Feature

NTSC Record DVD with NTSC color system.

PAL Record DVD with PAL color system.

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Finalize a disc that has not been finalized when ejecting. ( page 38)

Hint

When you use a DVD+RW disc, you do not need to finalize it.

1 Insert a disc to finalize, press m to select [Finalize disc], and press , or (Select).

The following message appears.

2 Press Mm to select [Yes], and press (Select). The following message appears.

3 Press Mm to select [OK], and press (Select).

Finalize disc

Erase disc

Setup

SelectMenu

AutoChaptering

Slide showBGM

Color system

Finalize disc

5min

ON

NTSC

Are you sure you want

Finalize disc

to finalize the disc?

Yes

No

SelectSetup

Disc will be playable, but not recordable.

Finalize disc

OK

Cancel

SelectSetup

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4 DVDirect starts finalizing. For video DVD The following message appears.

For photo DVD The following message appears.

To complete the disc as a photo backup DVD, select [No]. To complete the disc as a slide show DVD, select [Yes].

Notes

For a video DVD or photo backup DVD, it takes a few minutes to complete finalizing. For a slide show DVD, it takes more time to complete the disc according to the number and

size of photos. (E.g. It may take about 10 to 15 minutes to record 100 photo files on DVD.)

5 Finalizing is completed.

Finalizing...

Create a slide show? (This may require time.)

Yes

No

Slide show

Finalization successful.

Menu

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What is Finalize disc?

To finalize the disc means to make the created disc playable on other DVD devices.

When ejecting a disc immediately after recording, DVDirect gives a message to ask if you wish to finalize the disc or not ( page 16). You can select to finalize the disc or not according to the purpose. (You can finalize the disc from the Setup menu ( page 36)).

Generally complete the disc by finalizing. The finalized disc can be used like DVD-Video or DVD-ROM discs on a DVD device.

See the following to check if finalizing is necessary according to your purposes.

Discs require finalizing To play the created disc on the general DVD players To read the created disc on the general DVD drives of computers To distribute the created disc To complete the disc 100% (no plan to add videos or photos on the same

disc)

Discs not require finalizing To add videos on the same disc later by DVDirect To add photos on the same disc later by DVDirect In the middle of creating the disc (not playable on the other DVD devices

yet) The following shows the difference between a finalized disc and an unfinalized disc.

Note

To use a DVD+RW disc, finalizing is unnecessary; no message to finalize appears when ejecting the disc, and there is no need to finalize from the Setup menu. DVDirect can always add videos on the DVD+RW, and the disc can always be played with a DVD player or the DVD drive of a computer.

Finalized disc Unfinalized disc

Playing on general DVD players

Reading on DVD drives of computers

Adding videos on the same disc later

Adding photos on the same disc later

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Erase all data recorded in DVD+RW or DVD-RW. The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc.

1 Insert a disc to erase, press m to select [Erase disc], and press , or (Select).

The following message appears.

2 Press Mm to select [Yes], and press (Select). The following message appears.

3 Press Mm to select [Yes], and press (Select).

Erase disc

Color system

Slide showBGM

Finalize disc

Erase disc

System

NTSC

ON

Setup

SelectMenu

Do you want to

Erase disc

Erase the disc?

Yes

No

SelectSetup

Are you sure you want

Erase disc

to erase the disc?

Yes

No

SelectSetup

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4 DVDirect erasing starts.

Notes

Be aware that this operation erases all data. You cannot erase individual titles or chapters.

5 After erasing is completed, the disc can be ejected.

You can check the system software version of DVDirect. Press m to select [System], and press , or (Select) to display the version in the display window.

Hint

The system software is the built-in software that makes DVDirect work.

System

Erasing...

Successfully erased.

Menu

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System Requirements When using DVDirect with your computer (Drive Mode), the computer system should meet the following requirements1).

CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (with NeroVision Express: Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz recommended)

RAM: 256 MB or higher 10 GB free hard disk space or more recommended Operating system:

Windows 2000 Professional (referred to as Windows 2000), Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (referred to as Windows XP)

Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) port

1) The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software must also be met. For details, refer to your software documentation.

Using DVDirect with a Computer

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Setting Up the Computer

1 Insert the supplied software disc into a drive on the computer. The installer will start automatically.

2 Click [INSTALL SUITE] button to install the software.

3 After installation is completed, continue to install other options or click [EXIT] to finish installation.

Installing the software

Click [INSTALL SUITE].

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1 Connect the supplied USB cable, the power cord, and the AC adaptor to DVDirect.

2 Set the mode switch on the left side of DVDirect to [PC/PRINT].

3 Turn on DVDirect.

4 Turn on your computer.

Connecting DVDirect to a computer

DC 12V IN

USB Cable AC adaptorPower cord

STANDALONE PC/PRINT

Power button

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5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. [Drive Mode] appears in the display window.

Note

Please connect DVDirect directly to a USB connector on the computer.

Click [MY computer] and make sure the icon of this DVDirect is added. You can now use DVDirect with your computer.

The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. When your computer detects DVDirect successfully, appears on the Windows task bar. If you want to disconnect DVDirect, you must first stop it by clicking this icon.

1 Click on the task bar, and click DVDirect to be disconnected on the shortcut menu.

2 Operate following the message displayed, if any.

3 Disconnect the USB cable.

Note

If you disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above, your computer may operate erratically or data may be damaged. Be sure to perform the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable.

If you insert a memory card into the memory card slot of DVDirect when you use DVDirect as an external DVD drive, you can use the memory card as a removable disc for the computer. The memory card is displayed as a removable disk icon in the My Computer folder on the Windows display.

Notes

Insert only one memory card into the memory card slot. Furthermore you cannot use more than one memory card slot at a time.

Do not connect DVDirect and a USB memory card adapter to the computer at the same time, as DVDirect may not work properly.

Disconnection

Using Memory Card slots

Computer

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Using the Bundled Software Use the bundled software to create or play back CDs and DVDs on your computer with DVDirect.

Using Nero StartSmart, your central starting point for all your audio, video, data, backup and recording tasks, you can choose a task from several categories, launch Nero applications, tools, and view manuals. (Refer to the manuals or online help of each application for details about their operation.) To launch Nero StartSmart, double-click the Nero StartSmart icon, or start [Nero StartSmart] in the program menu.

Put a cursor on each icon or application to display the summary in a pop-up window. Click what you intend to use.

Using software other than the bundled software (such as commercially available software, shareware, or freeware) to write data to disc with this DVDirect is not under warranty and Sony provides no customer service.

Make sure that the bundled writing software and other writing software do not coexist on your computer. Especially if other packet writing software* exists in your computer, the software and/or computer may operate erratically.

* Such as Drag-to-Disc (ROXIO), Direct CD (ROXIO), Bs CLIP (BHA), and DLA (Sonic).

Launching Nero StartSmart

Notes on using other software with DVDirect

Applications and tools

Manuals

Task icons

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Maximizing Performance

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, DVDirect may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality.

We recommend using DVDirect with the latest system software (or referred as firmware) as some problems encountered when using DVDirect can be solved simply by updating the system software. The system software updates are available on the user support web site. See page 54 for details.

Hint

The system software is the built-in software that makes DVDirect work.

The default read/write speed for CDs of this DVDirect is 40 speed. With a single touch, you can make the read/write speed 48 speed.

Notes

On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to tolerate 48 speed, causing them to break. We recommend that you do not use deeply scratched, brittle, or other discs that may break at 48 speed.

This function does not guarantee a 48 write speed. Depending on the condition of the disc you are using, the speed may be lower.

This function does not increase read/write speed with CD-RW discs.

1 Insert a disc into DVDirect. The read/write speed when you insert a disc is normally 40 speed.

2 Press the eject button for five seconds. A few seconds later the read/write speed switches to 48 speed.

Hint

When you open the disc tray, the read/write speed reverts to its default of 40 speed.

Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate

Updating the system software

Using 48x read/write speed for CDs

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About Discs

The following writable discs are compatible with DVDirect.

Additional Information

Compatible writable discs

Disc type Logo

Using without computer

Using with computer

Video DVD creation

Photo DVD creation

Write Read/ Playback

DVD+R

DVD+R DL (Double layer)

DVD+RW

DVD+RW High speed

DVD-R

DVD-R DL (Dual layer)

DVD-RW

CD-R

CD-RW

CD-RW High speed

CD-RW ultra speed

CD-RW ultra speed plus

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Note

Only round discs should be used with this DVDirect. Never use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.), otherwise DVDirect may be damaged.

We strongly 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 DVDirect has been guaranteed at the user support web site (see page 54 for details).

Note

You can safely use most disc formats that comply with the appropriate standards with this DVDirect. However, bear in mind that some commercially available discs do not comply with the quality or performance standards that are necessary to use with this DVDirect. If you use such discs, DVDirect may automatically adjust the writing speed, or may not be able to write at all, etc. Even if discs are successfully written, they may cause errors at the time of reading.

CD-R discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on CD-R disc media can be played on standard CD players.

CD-RW discs Data can be written to and erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically, a new CD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times. Music CDs created on CD-RW disc media cannot be played on a CD player unless it is designed to be CD-RW compatible.

DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased. DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs have two layers on one side and have a double capacity compared to the conventional one-layer disc.

Disc diameters Read Write

DVD 12 cm

8 cm

CD 12 cm

8 cm

Recommended writable discs

Writable discs and compatibility

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DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs Data can be written to or erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.

About playback/reading compatibility CD-R and CD-RW discs created with DVDirect can be read on most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read CD-RW discs. In addition, CD-R music discs created and finalized with DVDirect can be played on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and automobile CD players that do not guarantee or support playback of CD-R discs. 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.*

DVD-Video discs created and finalized with the DVDirect can be played back on many standard DVD players. Also, DVD-ROM discs created and finalized with the DVDirect can be played back on almost all DVD drives. However depending on the combination of the type of your player/drive and the disc, playback/reading may not be supported or may not be possible. In addition, some drives do not support multi-session/multi-border DVD-ROM discs. In these cases, the drive may only read the first session/border of the disc. Further, because of the differences in quality and characteristics between various DVD drives, DVD players, and disc manufacturers, playback/reading may not be possible depending on the combination. *Playback compatibility is not under warranty.

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.

Writing speed may be adjusted automatically according to the quality of the disc used. Also, writing speed may be limited by the transfer rate of the computer.

DVD region codes

The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is protected and controlled by a region code setting. For using DVDirect to play back DVD-Video on your computer, the region code on the DVD disc, DVDirect and the DVD-Video play back software must be identical.

Precautions on writing/playing discs

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With this DVDirect, the region code can be set up to five times, including the initial assignment (RPC phase 21) standard). After setting the region code five times, the setting becomes permanent and can no longer be changed. From this point on, you are only able to play back DVD-Video whose region code matches the one set at the fifth time.

Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code. Any problems resulting from doing so are not covered by the warranty.

Hint

You can change the region code of DVDirect on it's properties dialog box that is accessible from the Device Manager.

The DVDs created in stand-alone operation have the region code All.

1) Region Playback Control (RPC) standard.

Playing back DVD-Video

DVD-Video disc playback conditions are sometimes determined by software manufacturers. Because the drive plays back discs as determined by software manufacturers, some drive functions may not always perform as expected. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to the documentation accompanying each disc.

About copy protected DVDs

Most DVD-Video discs on the market are protected against unauthorized copy. Attempting to copy protected discs violates copyright laws.

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 DVDirect. When using DVDirect as an audio CD player, only use audio CDs with the following mark. Some of these discs are encoded in such a way as to prevent sampling and/or copy, while others can only be played back under certain conditions. For details, refer to the documentation of your audio CD.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

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About Memory Cards

A Memory Stick is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of Memory Stick that can be used with DVDirect are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick functions.

*1 Read/write of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with DVDirect.

Note

When formatting a Memory Stick, use the format function of your digital camera. You can also use Memory Stick Formatter in the supplied software disc. To install the Memory Stick Formatter into your computer, start the installer MSfmtInst240.exe located in the folder \MSfmt on the software disc. To launch the installed Memory Stick Formatter, access Memory Stick Utility folder in the program menu of Windows. However, a Memory Stick formatted by a computer may not be usable depending on the digital camera. In this case, the Memory Stick needs to be formatted again by the digital camera.

About Memory Stick

Memory Stick type Read/Write

Memory Stick a

Memory Stick (MagicGate/High- speed data transfer compatible) a*1

Memory Stick Duo a

Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfer compatible)

a*1

MagicGate Memory Stick a*1

MagicGate Memory Stick Duo a*1

Memory Stick PRO a*1

Memory Stick PRO Duo a*1

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Notes on using Memory Stick

You cannot record, edit or delete images if you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object.

The position and/or the shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the Memory Stick you use. Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data. Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

- When the Memory Stick is removed or DVDirect is turned off during a read operation

- When the Memory Stick is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise

With the multi memory card slot of DVDirect, you can use Memory Stick, SD Card and xD-Picture Card. With the CompactFlash Card slot of DVDirect, you can use CompactFlash Storage Card (Type I/Type II) and CF+Card (Type I/Type II)-compatible CompactFlash Storage Card. Not all the memory card operations are supported.

Notes on use

You cannot use CompactFlash Cards with a power specification of 3V (3.3V or less) only. Do not insert other types of CompactFlash Card into the DVDirects insertion slot. DVDirect may be damaged.

When using the ComapctFlash Card adaptor, the write-protected card may not work properly.

You cannot read the data of the SD Card subject to the copyright protection.

About the CompactFlash/SD/xD-Picture Cards

LOCK LOCK

Terminal

Memo area

Write enable position

Write protect position

Terminal

Memo area

Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo

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Precautions

Operation and storage conditions

Avoid using or storing DVDirect in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight.

Transportation

Please repack DVDirect in its original carton when shipping by itself.

If DVDirect is to be shipped while installed in a computer, remove any disc beforehand.

Moisture condensation

Do not expose DVDirect to sudden temperature changes. Do not use DVDirect immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation may form within DVDirect. If the temperature changes suddenly while using DVDirect, stop using it, but keep the power on for at least an hour.

Handling discs

Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the recording surface.

Do not affix labels on discs.

Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat- generating devices.

To protect important data, always keep discs in their cases.

Do not wipe writable discs using a disc cleaner before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust.

Data may not be recorded properly if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area of writable discs. Handle discs very carefully.

Handling memory cards

Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory cards to external shock.

Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards.

Avoid touching the terminal of a memory card or contacting it with a metal object.

Avoid getting liquids on a memory card or using them in areas subject to high humidity.

Avoid using or storing a memory card in a location subject to: - extremely high temperature, such as the

hot interior of a car, outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.

- direct sunlight - high humidity - corrosive substances - excessive dust - electrostatic or electronic noises - magnetic fields

When storing or carrying a memory card, keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data.

Avoid removing a memory card from its slot or turning off the power button while DVDirect is accessing it, as data may be rendered unreadable.

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Support Overview

You can find the following information on this web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit regularly. Information about DVDirect Information about the software supplied

with DVDirect Latest system software (firmware) Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting guide Guaranteed compatible computers Guaranteed compatible discs Operating instructions Others

Accessing the user support web site

Sony Storage Support web sites (As of March, 2005)

http://sony.storagesupport.com/

About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the supplied software is available on the web sites of the software manufacturer.

http://www.nero.com

Some problems encountered when using DVDirect can be solved simply by updating the system software (or referred to as firmware). The system software updates are available on the user support web site. Access the site, make sure that there is an update for your DVDirect, and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with download and installation.

Please visit the above web sites that provide technical support and other information on DVDirect and the supplied software. When asking questions using telephone or e-mail, please have the following information available:

Model number: VRD-MC1 Serial number Date and place of purchase Computer maker and model number Computer specifications (CPU speed,

memory size, OS version, etc.) Writing software used (version, etc.)

Local technical support is only available in the specified sales regions. The customers in these regions should be provided with a warranty card for this product. For contact information, refer to the warranty card.

Note that technical support conditions may vary according to the locality, and that charges and/ or limited service may apply in some regions.

User support web site

Update the system software

Technical support

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Specifications

Stand-alone operation

Color system NTSC/PAL

Recordable discs DVD+R (video DVD) DVD+R DL (video DVD) DVD+RW (video DVD) DVD-R (video DVD, photo DVD) DVD-RW (video DVD, photo DVD)

Video encoding MPEG-2

Audio encoding Dolby Digital (2ch)

Supported photo file (photo backup) JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant

Printing PictBridge compliant, printer connection via USB port

DVD/CD rewritable drive

Maximum write speed* / Recordable discs

DVD+R DL 8x, DVD+R 16x, DVD+RW 8x, DVD-R DL 4x, DVD-R 16x, DVD-RW 6x, CD-R 48x, CD-RW 24x

Maximum read speed DVD-ROM 16x, DVD-Video 6x, CD- ROM 48x, CD-DA 10x

Buffer capacity 2 MB

* Use discs appropriate to each writing speed.

Interface

DV IN1)

4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100, DVC-SD input

VIDEO input 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

S VIDEO input Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms

AUDIO input 2 Vrms, Impedance more than 47 kilohms

Memory Card slot

Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick2), SD Memory Card2), xD-Picture Card2), CompactFlash

USB port Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

LCD monitor 2 inch color LCD

1) For DV input from DV/Digital8 camcorder only. You cannot record video from MICROMV or HDV camcorder (HDV format) and other digital video devices having the i.LINK connector. You cannot use the DVDirect by connecting it to a computer with an i.LINK connector.

2) Multi card slot

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. 204 65 222 mm (WHD)

Weight Approx. 1.75 kg

Operating temperature 5 to 35 C

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Screen displays in this manual may not be the same as those of the product.

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