Introducing DVDirect (DVD Direct), the worlds rst hybrid DVD recorder capable of burning DVDs with or without a Computer. Quickly and easily preserve home movies from tapes directly onto DVD in DVD Directs stand-alone operation mode. DVD Direct can record on standard 4.7GB or Double Layer 8.5GB discs for up to 12 hours of video storage on a single disc. DVDirect can also be connected to a computer equipped with USB 2.0 for high speed 16X maximum burning, allowing you to create copies of your home movie DVDs for friends and family. As well as create advanced DVD projects, and so much more the possibilities are like no other!

VRD-VC20/DVDirect

Record DVDs Directly from Camcorder/ VCR - No Computer Required Real time Recording, High Quality Hardware MPEG2 Encoding DV and Analog (Composite + S-Video) Inputs Record on DVDR/RW Discs, Even DVD+R Double Layer Discs Automatic Menu and Chapter Creation Can Be Connected to Computer Via USB 2.0 For for 16X max. DVD Burning Includes Award Winning Nero Software Suite For PC Burning
YOUR HOME MOVIES ON DVD E A S Y A S 1.2.3

VRD-VC20 Specications:

External Hybrid Standalone or Computer Attached DVD Recorder STAND-ALONE OPERATION

Rear Panel of DVDirect

SUPPORTED MEDIA DVD RECORDING MODE SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMAT AUTOMATIC CHAPTERING RECORDING TIMES
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD+VR and DVD-Video MPEG2 5, 10 or 15 minutes HQ (single layer: 1 hour, double layer: 2 hours) SP (single layer: 2 hours, double layer: 4 hours) SLP (single layer: 6 hours, double layer: 12 hours) Dolby Digital (AC3) DV (i.LINK/FireWire Compatible) x 1, Composite Video (Yellow RCA jack) x 1, S-Video x 1, Analog Audio 2ch (Red/White RCA jacks) DVD+R DL: 4X CLV (max.) writing* DVD+R: 16X CAV (max.) writing** DVD+RW: 8X Z-CLV (max.) rewriting** DVD-R: 16X CAV (max.) writing** DVD-RW: 6X CLV (max.) rewriting** DVD-ROM reading (single layer): 16X CAV (max.) DVD-ROM reading (dual layer): 8X CAV (max.) CD-R: 48X P-CAV (max.) writing** CD-RW: 24X Z-CLV (max.) rewriting** CD-ROM: 48X CAV (max) reading Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible at slower speeds) Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP. Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s max 140 ms (CD-ROM), 135 ms (DVD-ROM) 8 MB Sony Power-Burn conformed

USB 2.0 Port

(Computer Attachment Only)
DV Input S-Video Input Composite Video Input Left/Right Stereo Sound Inputs
SUPPORTED SOUND FORMAT INPUTS

Features and Benets:

Direct, real-time recording from virtually any
COMPUTER-ATTACHED OPERATION SUPPORTED MEDIA TYPES & SPEEDS:
camcorder/VCR to DVD no computer required!
Preserve precious home movies quickly and
easily onto DVD and share with friends and family.
Real Time Recording With High Quality Hardware

MPEG2 Encoding.

DV and Analog (Composite + S-Video) Inputs. Compatible with standard 4.7GB DVDR/RW
Discs and DVD+R DL Double Layer Discs.
3 recording quality modes, automatic menu and
INTERFACE OS SUPPORT BURST DATA TRANSFER RATE RANDOM ACCESS TIME BUFFER MEMORY BUFFER UNDER-RUN ERROR PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY OTHER SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) WEIGHT POWER CONSUMPTION PACKAGE CONTENTS
chapter creation, plus easy start/stop/pause recording make DVDirect easy to set up and use.
Can also be connected to computer via USB 2.0
for 16X max. dual format, double layer DVD and CD burning.
Includes award winning Nero Software suite
for computer attached DVD/CD burning.
6.46 x 2.6 x 9.21 1.2Lb 3.0A, +12V DC External VRD-VC20 DVD Recorder NeroVision Express DVD video editing & 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 AC Adapter & USB cable Users Manual & Quick Start Guide Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. Pentium IV 1.6GHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU is recommended for real time video authoring/editing 256 MB of RAM 10GB of hard disk space. Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional One Year Limited

* Requires DVD+R DL media. ** High-speed DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
CD-R, CD-RW discs required.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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