4-156-864-12(1)

Selecting copy mode
Introducing DVDirect Preparations for Recording Copying From a camera Copying From Video Devices
Multi-Function DVD Recorder
Copying Photos Previewing in the display window Setup Troubleshooting/ References Additional Information
Operating Instructions VRD-MC6

2009 Sony Corporation

Safety Regulations
WARNING 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. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this multi function DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the bottom exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
FCC Compliance Statements
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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The manufacturer of this product is Sony 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.

Table of Contents

Safety Regulations.2
Preparations for Recording
Turning the Power On..29 Inserting a Disc..30 Connecting Cables for Recording...31
USB cable. 31 DV (i.LINK) cable.. 33 Audio/video cable (AV cable). 34 Memory Card. 36
Find a type of copy mode.8 Type of copy modeA Record HD video as is.. 10 Type of copy modeB Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality. 12 Type of copy modeC Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is. 14 Type of copy modeD Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is. 16 Type of copy modeE Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video.. 18 Copying a photo.. 20
About operation of DVDirect..37

Copying From a camera

Copying All Contents.38 Copying Only New Video..40 Copying Playlist..42 Copying Visual Index Lists.44 Copying and Consolidating Contents (from an 8cm disc)..47 Copying Manually.49 One Touch Disc Burn..51

Introducing DVDirect

About this manual. 22 Features.. 24
Recording HD (High Definition) video.. 24 Recording SD (Standard Definition) video.. 24 Recording photos. 24 Before you begin.. 24
Copying From Video Devices
Copying All Contents.54 Copying Manually.56

Copying Photos

Copying All Contents.59 Copying Visual Index Lists.61
Package Contents.. 26 Parts and Controls.. 27

Main unit.. 27

Previewing in the display window

Previewing Videos.. 64

Operations during playback. 64

Additional Information

Precautions.. 84 Specifications.. 86 Index... 88

Previewing Photos. 65

Operations during playback. 65

Using the Setup Menu. 66

Rec Quality (REC mode). 66 Auto Stop Timer.. 66 Auto Chapter.. 67 DVD Menu. 67 Slideshow Music. 67 Slideshow Creation.. 67 Finalize disc.. 68 Erase disc. 68 System Info.. 69 Auto Shut Off.. 69 Demo.. 69 Color System.. 69 Language.. 70
Troubleshooting/References
Troubleshooting.. 71 Supported Discs and Memory Cards.. 75 Recording Time and Video Lengths.. 78 About Created Discs. 80
About SD (Standard Definition) discs.. 80 About HD (High Definition) discs... 81 About Photo discs. 82

Videos

Selecting a copy mode

Find a type of copy mode

Depending on your video device or the type of disc you are creating, you can select the copy mode and device connection that best serves your needs.
Select the type of disc to create
The following explains about selecting a copy mode of video. For details on copying a photo, refer to page 20.
I want to record HD (High Definition) video as is.
HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format)
AVCHD format compatible device

Compatible players

Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Playstation3
Not playable on DVD players/recorders.
I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players.
SD (Standard Definition) Disc
DVD player/recorder Computer
About Handycam In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam and AVCHD Handycam refer to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder.
Which device did you use to capture the video?
What image quality does the video have?
: High Definition : Standard Definition Type of copy mode
Sony High Definition Digital video camera Digital still camera b page 10 Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera
You cannot create HD (High Definition) disc. You cannot create HD (High Definition) disc.
Other video device (video camera, VHS recorder, etc.)

Type of copy mode

Down-converted to SD (Standard Definition) during recording.
Sony High Definition Digital video camera

b page 12

b page 14 Sony Standard Definition Digital video camera

b page 16

* Down-converted to SD (Standard Definition) during recording.

b page 18

Record HD video as is
What is the recording media?

Connection and setup

Use a USB cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
b page 31 Use a USB cable

Built-in memory

b page 31

Memory Card

Insert a Memory Card into the slot*1 b page 36
*1 You can record video by connecting a camera via a USB cable.
Recording is not available.

8cm Disc

You can record by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode B (page 12) for details.

DV tape (HDV format)

Select the copy mode and create a disc!

One Touch Disc Burn

Press the button on camera

Copying All Contents

The entire contents of camera

Copying Only New Video

Only the new contents of camera

Copying Playlist*3

Playlist contents on camera
Copying Visual Index Lists
Select by a scene/ shooting date

page 51

page 38

page 40

page 42

page 44

page 51*4

page 51*2

*2 Recording possible only when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn. *3 Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist. *4 Built-in memory of HYBRID Plus Handycam cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.

b Note

You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam) in AVCHD format. In this case, you can record by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality. See Type of copy mode B (page 12.)
Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality

Use an AV cable

b page 34 Use an AV cable

b page 34

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable
(supplied with camera or sold separately) Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam to [ON].

b page 33

Copying Manually
Recording while operating camera

page 49

page 56

page 54

Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is
* You can record video by connecting a camera via a USB cable.
b page 33 Use an AV cable

All of the above media

of camera
Copying and Copying Only Copying Consolidating New Video Playlist*3 The entire contents Contents Only the new contents Playlist contents on
Consolidate the video of camera onto one disc camera

page 47

*2 Recording only possible when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models support one touch disc burn. *3 Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist. *4 Built-in memory of HYBRID Plus Handycam cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.

DV tape

D8 (Digital8) tape

(sold separately)

Other media (8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.)
Copying and Copying Only Copying Consolidating New Video Playlist The entire contents Contents Only the new contents Playlist contents on
Recording while operating the camera
*2 Built-in memory of HYBRID Plus Handycam cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.
Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video
What is the recording media of your video device?

In this manual, section headings have different icons depending on the device or operation. Use these icons to determine the connection or device operation.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for camera recording to hard disk Introducing DVDirect Functions available for camera recording to built-in memory Functions available for camera recording to 8cm disc Functions available for camera recording to Memory Stick Duo, SD card, etc. Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes Video device with audio/video outputs

About Handycam

In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam refers to an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder.

About Images

In this manual, images refer to both photos (still images) and videos.

About the DVDirect

In this manual, DVDirect refers to the VRD-MC6.

About illustrations

The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your screen.

Features

You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.
Recording HD (High Definition) video
You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with a Sony digital video camera or digital still camera. 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 81.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
You can record video from various cameras and AV devices directly onto discs in SD (Standard Definition) image quality. Created discs can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices.

Recording photos

You can archive photos from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc.

Before you begin

Notes on the supported device and the image
The DVDirect supports the following copying. HD (High Definition) video - High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera - High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera SD (Standard Definition) video - Standard Definition video taken by a Sony digital video camera - video of various video devices (video device with audio/video output)
Photos - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. For details, see page 6 and select the corresponding connection and operation. Introducing DVDirect
Notes on copying on discs
You cannot copy: - videos with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs from satellite or CATV receivers, etc.). - videos to a disc (unfinalized) created with a device other than the DVDirect. You cannot record video unsupported by DVDirect via USB or a memory card inserted into the DVDirects slot (for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than AVCHD, etc. taken with a mobile phone or web-camcorder). You can record video using A/V cable. You cannot copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to the disc as is. These HD (High Definition) videos can be copied by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality: - HD videos recorded in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam) in AVCHD format. - HD videos recorded on an 8cm DVD using a High Definition Handycam. - HD videos recorded on a DV tape using a High Definition Handycam (HDV format). - HD videos recorded with an HD (High Definition) compatible camera other than AVCHD format You cannot simultaneously copy images when storing multiple types of image*1 on a camera or memory card. You cannot simultaneously copy images stored in different media in case of multiple types of media*2 on a camera or memory card. If you erase or edit a video on a camera with a computer or Playstation 3, you may not be able to copy videos properly by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. Use the camera to erase or edit video.

*1 HD (High Definition) video, SD (Standard Definition) video or photo *2 HDD, built-in memory, 8cm disc or Memory Stick Duo

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-MC6 (DVDirect) (1)

AC adapter (1)
AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (1) b Note
Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.

Parts and Controls

Main unit

Front and sides

AUDIO IN L

VIDEO IN

0 qa qs 8 9
A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C DV IN connector (page 33) D USB (Type A) port (page 31) E 1 (power) button (page 29) F Top panel (page 28) G Disc tray (page 30) H Emergency eject hole If you cannot open the disc tray with the Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect. Insert a pin or straightened paper clip into this hole to open the disc tray. I Z (eject) button (page 30) J Multi memory card slot (page 36) Insert a Memory Stick, SD Card or xD-Picture Card here. K Memory card access LED Lights amber when accessing a memory card.
L Memory Stick Duo slot (page 36)
Memory Stick Duo uses a different slot from other memory cards. Make sure to insert a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot, and other types of memory cards into the multi memory card slot. If you try to insert a Memory Stick Duo into the multi memory card slot, it may become jammed.
Do not insert this in this slot. Memory Stick Duo

Top panel

R AUDIO IN L

RETURN

A Display window Displays the operation screen, and images from a playback device or memory card. B V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 56, 64, 65)
C RETURN button (page 66) D STOP button (pages 38, 56, 64, 65) E RECORD button (pages 38, 56)

Rear panel

DC IN 12V
A DC IN connector (page 29)
Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc., may become warm after the DVDirect is used. This is not a malfunction.

Turning the Power On

1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirects DC IN connector. 3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
DVDirect To DC IN connector
AC power cord To power outlet b Notes

AC adapter

Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter. Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors.
4 Press the 1 (power) button.
After the display window lights and the DVDirect logo appears, the on-condition screen appears.

Inserting a Disc

1 Press the Z (eject) button.
The disc tray ejects. The disc tray opens halfway. Open it fully by hand.
2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its recording side down, and push the
disc tray in the direction of the arrow.
Do not touch the recording side of the disc.
Push the disc until it clicks into place. Push the disc tray in until it clicks fully closed.
Metallic parts of the disc tray and an ejected disc may be warm. This is not a malfunction.
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 20.

USB cable

1 Turn on the camera.
For the camcorder, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter.

z Hint

Depending on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to other modes such as PLAY or EDIT. For details about modes, refer to your cameras operating instructions.
2 Connect the camera to the DVDirect.
Multi port USB cable/USB cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with camera or sold separately)

USB port (Type Mini B)

USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately)

USB port (Type A)

If your camera does not have USB port, use a Handycam Station or Multi Output Station that supports your camera.
3 Check the USB connection on the camera.

Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Be sure to select the media that stores images to record.
Button names on the [USB SELECT] screen
Storage Media Button Name
Hard disk drive Built-in memory 8cm disc Memory Card

z Hints

[ [ [ [
USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT], etc. USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT] [
COMPUTER] [ COMPUTER], etc. COMPUTER], etc.

HDD], etc.

Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary. If your camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO] ([AUTO] is the default setting).
Sony digital still camera USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears.
If your camera has a [USB Connect] setting, specify [AUTO] or [Mass Storage] ([AUTO] is the default setting). If your camera has a [LUN Settings] setting, you may need to set [Single], depending on the model (default setting is different depending on the model). See the following web site for details on supported camera models (English only): http://sony.storagesupport.com
If a camera with built-in memory and memory card is connected to the DVDirect, the DVDirect will choose the memory card as the USB connection. However, built-in memory might be chosen depending on the model of the camera and its setting. For details, see the instruction manual of the camera, and confirm the settings of [USB Connect] and [LUN Settings].

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.

DV (i.LINK) cable

For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter.
2 Set the camera to playback mode.
Playback operation differs among cameras. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera. When you copy HD (High Definition) videos using High Definition Handycam (HDV format) by connecting with DV (i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam to [ON]. This will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality.

You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
This mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the connected camera. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording (page 34).
If all the preparations are complete for copying, the DVDirect detects a signal from a camcorder connecting to the VIDEO IN connector, and the display window in step 4 appears automatically. You can skip steps 1 to 3.
The video from the connected camera appears.
When the prompt message [Format disc for DV/ VIDEO recording?] appears after inserting a blank disc, select [OK]. Formatting a disc may take several seconds to complete. You cannot record HD (High Definition) videos onto the formatted disc under this message.
1 Press the RETURN button.
The [Menu] display appears.
2 Make sure that [Video b DVD] is
selected, and press the ENTER button.
4 Operate your camera to start
video playback, and press the (record) button of the DVDirect.
3 Press V or v to select [VIDEO IN]
and press the ENTER button.
The message [Recording] appears in the display window, and the (record) button lights up during recording. The following appears in the display window.
To pause recording Press the (record) button during recording. To resume recording, press the (record) button again.

recording.

(stop) button to stop
6 To record an additional video,
repeat steps 4 and 5. When finalizing has completed, the disc tray opens.
the disc when recording is complete. A message asking whether to finalize the disc appears.
Start recording immediately after inserting a disc. The recording process may take a few seconds to start after pressing the (record) button if the disc was inserted more than 10 minutes prior to starting. When you press the (stop) button, you may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you select [No], the disc will be ejected without being finalized. You can skip step 9.
To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices. For details about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page 68. When using a DVD+RW disc, finalizing is unnecessary. You can skip steps 8 and 9.
This mode allows you to record video from a camera onto a disc by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on, as with copying only new videos (page 40).

When the prompt message [Format disc for DV/ VIDEO recording?] appears after inserting a blank disc, select [OK]. Formatting a disc may take several seconds to complete. You cannot record HD (High Definition) videos onto a formatted disc under this message.
The DVDirect starts and stops recording automatically as it detects video input signals from a connected video device. For example: When you press the (record) button before the connected video device starts playing, the DVDirect pauses. When the video device starts playing back, the DVDirect automatically starts recording video. If you stop playback on the video device during recording, video signal is interrupted and the DVDirect pauses recording. If you resume playback on the video device, the DVDirect resumes recording. When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for input signal.] appears in the DVDirects display window. If no video signal is detected for 2 minutes, the DVDirect stops recording. (As video devices always output video signals from their operation screen or TV screen other than playback, some video devices may not operate as above.)
5 Operate the video device to start
playback, and press the (record) button of the DVDirect to start recording.
During recording, the message [Recording] appears in the display window, and the (record) button lights up. The following appears in the display window.

6 Press the

7 To record an additional video,

repeat steps 5 and 6.

8 Press the Z (eject) button to eject
the disc when recording is complete.
9 To finalize the disc, press V or v
to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you select [No] and press b, the disc will be ejected without being finalized. You can skip step 10 below.
10 Press V or v to select [OK] and
This mode allows you to record photos onto a disc from a camera connected to the DVDirect, or a memory card inserted into any of memory card slots, with a single touch of the (record) button. This is one of the simpler copy modes, eliminating the need to select photos stored on your camera or memory card. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31), or insert the memory card (page 36).

No chapters are inserted.

Slideshow Music

Select whether to record background music onto a slideshow disc. OFF
No background music is recorded.
Background music is recorded.
Sets your favorite music (MP3 file) for background music. Insert the memory card with the selected music (MP3 file) into the DVDirects memory card slot before creating a disc. b Notes
Save only a single music (MP3 file) in the top directory of a memory card. If there are many files in the top directory of the memory card, the desired music may not be set as the background music. When you hand the created slideshow disc to others, ensure that any background music is not copyrighted. Some MP3 files may not be applied to the background music.

c 5 minutes

Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute intervals.

10 minutes

Inserts chapters at approximately 10minute intervals.

15 minutes

Inserts chapters at approximately 15minute intervals.

DVD Menu

Select a background image to apply to the DVD Menu screen for discs created with the DVDirect. c A, B, C, D
Select from four images. The background image is set to [A] by default.

Slideshow Creation

Select whether to create a slideshow automatically after recording photos onto a disc. c OFF
A slideshow is not created automatically. When you press the Z (eject) button after recording, a message asking whether to create a slideshow always appears in the display window.
Sets your favorite photo (JPEG file) for a background image. Insert the memory card with the selected photo (JPEG file) into the DVDirects memory card slot before creating a disc. b Notes
Save only a single photo (JPEG file) in the top directory of a memory card. If there are many photos in the top directory of the memory card, the desired photo may not be set for the DVD Menu. Some photos (JPEG files) may not be applied to the DVD Menu.
A slideshow is created and the disc is finalized automatically after recording. The disc can be played back on a DVD player immediately.

Finalize disc

If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can finalize it later.
To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices. If you do not finalize the disc with the DVDirect, the disc cannot be played on other DVD devices. You cannot add videos or photos to a finalized disc. When using a DVD+RW disc and connecting the camcorder to the DVDirects VIDEO IN connector or DV IN connector for recording video, finalizing is unnecessary. You can always add videos on the DVD+RW with the DVDirect, and the disc will be playable on other DVD devices.

Recording HD (High Definition) video (Time required to copy a 1-hour video)
FH HQ SP LP * Two discs are required.
Camcorder connected via a USB cable
approx. 40 minutes* approx. 25 minutes* approx. 20 minutes approx. 15 minutes
Memory Stick Duo slot on DVDirect
approx. 80 minutes* approx. 50 minutes* approx. 35 minutes approx. 30 minutes
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (Time required to copy a 1-hour video)

HQ SP LP

Camcorder connected via a USB cable (Media other than 8cm disc)
approx. 35 minutes approx. 25 minutes approx. 15 minutes
When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector on the DVDirect, the length of time required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video.
You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam) in AVCHD format.
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 camera. REC mode setting used to shoot the video

FH HQ SP LP

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
approx. 30 minutes approx. 55 minutes approx. 1 hour 10 minutes approx. 1 hour 35 minutes
SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB connection or Memory Stick Duo slot)
approx. 1 hour approx. 1 hour 30 minutes approx. 3 hours
SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN or VIDEO IN connector)
The recordable video length depends on the [Rec Quality] (REC mode) setting on the DVDirect (page 66). REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Troubleshooting/References
HQ HSP SP LP SLP approx. 1 hour approx. 1 hour 30 minutes approx. 2 hours approx. 3 hours approx. 6 hours
When using DVD+R DL, it takes 1.8 times longer than the above time.

About Created Discs

The DVDirect creates a DVD Menu on an SD (Standard Definition) disc and a slideshow disc. The DVD Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a player and can be used to select videos from dates or thumbnails. According to the type of disc being created and the device connection used for recording, disc configuration varies, and there may be some restrictions. See the following.

VRD-MC6

Key Features Transfer home movies and digital photos to DVD Record HD video from Sony AVCHD 1 Handycam camcorders Record digital photos as a slideshow or for storage Connect to any compatible camcorder, VCR, or DVR 4:3 Full Screen and 16:9 Wide Screen support Enhanced connectivity to Sony SD HDD and DVD Handycam camcorders Transfer video from Sony HDD Handycam camcorders to DVD at 6X Consolidate multiple mini-DVDs to a single 5" DVD Records from DV and composite video inputs Real-time DVD recording from camcorder, VCR, and DVR Key Technologies
DVDirect MC6 DVD Recorder
Video recording Direct, real-time video DVD recording from virtually any camcorder, VCR, or digital

video recorder

Digital photo DVDs Direct, real time recording of digital photos to DVD recording from
MemoryStick Pro, MemoryStick Pro Duo , Secure Digital (SD/SDHC), or xD Picture Card camera memory cards
Preview Preview video or up to 6 digital photos at a time using built-in 2.7 color LCD screen Titles and menus Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from four preset menu designs DVD chapters Automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes, even stop-timer recording DVD media Records on 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs Recording modes 5 recording quality modes allow up to 12 hours of video to be recorded per

Specifications

Dimensions
Weight: 1.5lbs (.66kg) Measurements: 5 2/3 x 6 1/8 x 2 1/16in (144 x 156 x 52mm) UPC Code: 027242767805
1. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its content without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, PC with supplied software or Playstation 3 devices. 2. Recording time capacity based on DVD+R DL media. Time is dependent on recording mode of video. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in part or in whole without prior written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, DVDirect, and Handycam are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Features

Recording
Format(s) Supported: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (USB) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVDRW (DV, Video) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Wide Screen) & 4:3 (Full Screen) Audio Encoding: Dolby Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound Recording Sources: USB DV/Video Recording Time: 6h (single layer) 12h per DVD (dual layer) (approx.)3 Video Encoding: (DV/Analog) MPEG-2 (standard DVD) AVC/H.264 (AVCHD recording only)

Inputs and Outputs

USB Port(s): x1 (for HDD/MemoryStick /DVD Handycam camcorders only) i.LINK Connection: 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) (for camcorder connection only)2 Composite Video Input(s): x1 Input(s): x1 (L/R) Audio S-Video Input(s): n/a

General Memory

Memory Size: 2,000 photos (max.)
Video Recording: SD HD Photo Recording: Yes

Hardware

Media & Modes Supported: Memory Stick Duo / MemoryStick Pro Duo /Memory Stick Pro HG Duo , Multi-Card slot (MemoryStick Pro, SD /SDHC Memory Card, xD Picture Card )
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 year Limited

Supplied Accessories

DVD Recorder (VRD-MC6) AC Adaptor AC Power Cord Warranty Card Manual
Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com
Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn Last Updated: 02/10/2010