Multi-Function DVD Recorder
Introducing the DVDirect MC1 recorder, the worlds rst DVD recorder capable of direct DVD recording video from a camcorder/VCR or digital photos from a digital camera memory card no computer required! Quickly and easily preserve home video and digital pictures onto convenient DVDs and enjoy with friends and family. DVDirect also connects to a computer via USB 2.0 for creating copies of home video or photo DVDs and creating advanced DVD projects so youll have possibilities like no other.

VRD-MC1 DVDirect

Record video DVDs directly from camcorder/VCR Record photo slideshow DVDs from digital camera memory cards Preview video and digital pictures on 2 color LCD screen Connect PictBridge compatible photo printer for printing from photo DVDs Automatic menu and title/chapter creation Can be connected to computer for burning DVD copies to share, and more.

VRD-MC1

Specications:
PART NUMBER DRIVE TYPE VRD-MC1 External Multi-Function DVD Recorder

Standalone Operation

KEY SPECIFICATIONS Video Recording Photo Slideshow Recording Photo Backup Video Playback Photo Printing LCD Display Color System DVD CREATION (Video) Recordable Discs Supported Video Encoding Audio Encoding DVD CREATION (Photo) Recordable Discs Supported Photo File Format Supported INTERFACE DV Input Audio/Video Input Memory Card Slots Recording video to DVD from Audio/Video/DV input video source Create Photo slideshow on DVD from a camera memory card Archive photo les to DVD from a camera memory card Playback/viewing on the built in LCD screen (only discs created by MC1) Printing photos to PictBridge printer (only discs created by MC1) 2 color LCD NTSC, PAL DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW (DVD+VR format), DVD-R, DVD-RW Hardware MPEG-2, 10mbits/sec max. Dolby Digital (2 channel) DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), for camcorder connection only Composite Video x1, S-Video x1, Audio L/R x1 Memory Stick Duo, Multi-Card slot (Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, xD Picture Card), Compact Flash For PictBridge printer connection

Features and Benets:

Stand-Alone Features No PC Required!
Direct, real-time video DVD recording from virtually any camcorder, VCR, even PVRs! Direct, real time photo slideshow DVD recording from Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital (SD), Compact Flash, or xD Picture Card camera memory cards Preview video and digital pictures on built-in color 2 LCD screen Connect PictBridge compatible photo printers to DVDirect for direct printing of digital pictures from DVD Compatible with 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs
Computer Attached Operation
Connect to computer via USB 2.0 for making copies of home video or photo DVDs to share Create advanced DVD projects with customized menus, video editing, and more Includes award winning Nero software suite

USB Port

DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS Interface Recordable Discs Supported Write Speed (maximum)* Read Speed (maximum) Random Access Time SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CPU RAM HDD OS PACKAGE CONTENTS Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW 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 DVD-ROM 16X, CD-ROM 48X DVD-ROM 100ms, CD-ROM 105ms Pentium III 800Mhz (Pentium 4 1.6Ghz recommended for NeroVision Express) or faster PC 256MB or more 1GB (10GB for NeroVision Express) free space or more Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home/ Professional VRD-MC1 Multi Function DVD Recorder NeroVision Express DVD video editing and authoring software Nero Burning ROM SE CD/DVD mastering software Nero InCD drive letter recording software Nero Showtime soft DVD player software Nero BackitUp backup software Nero Recode to DVD copying software Nero Wave Editor sound editing software Nero Cover Designer artwork design software Nero PhotoSnap/PhotoSnap Viewer digital photo software Nero Toolkit drive testing/diagnostic software Nero MediaHome music/video playback software AC adapter and USB cable Users Manual and Quick Start Guide One Year Limited

http://www.sony.com/dvdirect
* Requires appropriately rated DVD/CD discs to attain maximum recording speeds ** Requires DVD+R DL media
Sony Electronics Inc. Information Technology Products Division 3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in part or in whole without prior written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, and DVDirect are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Features and specications subject to change without notice. Printed USA 12/05 B166

WARRANTY

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2-661-941-01 (1) 7819900878
Video Recordable DVD Drive
Operating Instructions JP

FR DE ES IT CS

VRD-MC1

2005 Sony Corporation

VRD-MC1 2-661-941-01 (1)

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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.
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.

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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

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.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VRD-MC1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

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
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.

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Table of Contents

Safety Regulations.2

Introducing DVDirect

Features...6 Package Contents. 7 Parts and Controls.8
Erase disc.. 38 System. 39
Using DVDirect with a Computer
System Requirements.. 40 Setting Up the Computer. 41 Installing the software. 41 Connecting DVDirect to a computer.. 42 Disconnection.. 43 Using Memory Card slots. 43 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
Using DVDirect without a Computer
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 Finalize disc..35

Additional Information

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

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.

D CompactFlash Card slot

Insert a CompactFlash. Push the CompactFlash into the CompactFlash slot. The CompactFlash stays half inserted.

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.
To remove, pull out the CompactFlash.
Note You can use the memory card slot for both standalone 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.

To display the main menu

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

DVD DVD

MemoryCard
DVD Video Preview Photo View/Print Setup
Press Mm to select the desired operation, and press , or (Select). Video , DVD: Create video DVD ( page 12) page 22) MemoryCard , DVD: Create photo DVD ( 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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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.
One touch recording and video recording
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.

Remaining time

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.

(Record) on DVDirect.

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

Recording

00:00:03

Record

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.
(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.
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11 The following message appears.

Eject Finalize disc

Do you want to finalize this disc? Yes No

Setup Select

Disc will be playable, but not recordable. OK Cancel
Select [Yes] and press (Select), and again select [OK] and press (Select). DVDirect starts finalizing the disc.

Finalizing.

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 37 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 To stop recording Press (Stop). (Record) again.
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.
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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)
Connect the supplied power cord and AC adaptor to DVDirect.
Connect your digital video camera* to DVDirect with a DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied).

DV (i.LINK) cable

Signal flow * DV or Digital8 camcorder only. MICROMV camcorder is not supported.
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.
Set the mode switch on the left side of DVDirect to [STANDALONE].
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A new blank disc will be formatted automatically. Wait until [Formatting the disc.] in the display window disappears and the display window changes.

DV DVD

(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.

Remaining 00:12:34

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.
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To pause recording Press (Record). To resume recording, press To stop recording Press

(Record) again.

(Stop).
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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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.
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Storage location of photos in the photo DVD
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.
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

DSC00001

DSC00002

DSC00003

DSC00004
Hints File names are automatically created when the photo DVD is created.
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Photo Recording

Connect the supplied power cord and AC adaptor to DVDirect. Insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot.

Memory Stick Duo

CompactFlash
Memory Stick SD Card xD-Picture Card 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.
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A new blank disc is formatted automatically. Wait until [Formatting the disc.] in the display window disappears and the display window changes.
Photos in the memory card appears in the display window.
Selected memory card Scroll bar
Tick mark Current photo number/ total number of photos

Menu Mark/Unmark REC

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.
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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.

Press <.

The main menu appears.
Hint Whenever [< Menu] is displayed in the bottom left during operating DVDirect, the main menu appears if you press <.
Press m to select [Setup], and press , or

The Setup menu appears.

DV Full Dubbing Rec Quality Auto Stop Timer Auto Chaptering Slide show BGM

OFF HQ OFF 5min ON

Move the cursor by pressing Mm to select items or options to change, and press , or (Select) to confirm.
Auto Chaptering Slide show BGM Finalize disc Erase disc System

5min ON

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DV Full Dubbing

Set [ON/OFF] for the one touch recording feature (
Setting ON Default setting

page 17).

Feature
Rewinds the tape in the digital video camera automatically, and then start recording from the beginning of the tape. Starts recording from the point the tape in the digital video camera has been stopped. Using DVDirect without a Computer

Rec Quality

To create video DVD, you can select the recording quality.
Recording time (approx.) Rec Quality HQ HSP SP LP SLP Default setting Picture quality High Single layer disc 1 hour 1.5 hours 2 hours 4 hours 6 hours Double layer disc 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours 8 hours 12 hours

Standard

Auto Stop Timer
To create video DVD, you can select the preset time to stop recording automatically.
Setting OFF 30min to 8h Default setting Feature 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.
The [Auto Stop Timer] setting is cancelled when the recording is completed, press (Stop) during recording, or the power is turned off.
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Auto Chaptering

To create video DVD, you can specify a time to create chapter marks automatically in the disc.
Setting OFF 5min 10min 15min Default setting
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 or pause a recording. When you create a photo DVD (slide show DVD) with DVDirect, a chapter is created for 10 photos. Video DVD

Finalizing is completed.

Finalization successful.
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 35)). 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)
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The following shows the difference between a finalized disc and an unfinalized disc.
Finalized 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
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.

Unfinalized disc

Erase disc
Erase all data recorded in DVD+RW or DVD-RW. The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc.
Insert a disc to erase, press m to select [Erase disc], and press , or (Select).
Auto Stop Timer Auto Chaptering Slide show BGM Finalize disc Erase disc

OFF 5min ON

Do you want to

Erase the disc?

Yes No
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Applications and tools

Task icons

Manuals

Put a cursor on each icon or application to display the summary in a pop-up window. Click what you intend to use.
Notes on using other software with DVDirect
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).
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Maximizing Performance

Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate
Make sure that you use high-speed certified discs for which this operation has been guaranteed by Sony. For the latest information about these discs, visit the user support web site. When using discs other than those mentioned above, DVDirect may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality.
Updating the system software
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.
Using 48x read/write speed for CDs
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.
Insert a disc into DVDirect.
The read/write speed when you insert a disc is normally 40 speed.
Press the eject button for five seconds.
A few seconds later the read/write speed switches to 48 speed.

*Playback compatibility is not under warranty.
Precautions on writing/playing discs
Write speed and compatible discs When writing data to disc at high speeds, you must use the appropriate type of disc. Set the writing speed on your writing software. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software documentation. 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.
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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

About Memory Stick
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.
Memory Stick type Memory Stick Memory Stick (MagicGate/Highspeed data transfer compatible) Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo (MagicGate/ High-speed data transfer compatible) MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Read/Write
a a*1 a a*1 a*1 a*1 a*1 a*1
*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.
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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.
Terminal Write enable position Write protect position

Terminal

Memo area Memory Stick
Memo area Memory Stick Duo
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
About the CompactFlash/SD/xD-Picture Cards

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.
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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.
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.

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.

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.