4-281-572-12(1)
Multi-Function
Blu-ray Disc™
/DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
VBD-MA1
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
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
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.
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:
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
• 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.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS
NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA,
INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF
QUEBEC.
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.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ETATS-UNIS
NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y
COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUEBEC.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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b Note
For the State of California, USA only
• If you have any questions about this product,
please visit the web site or contact our customer
information service center in your country.
The telephone number below is not for customer
service but only for official purpose.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
Declaration of Conformity
The set is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set
itself has been turned off.
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VBD-MA1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-
2230
The nameplate is located on the bottom of
the unit.
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.
For Customers in U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The product label is located on the bottom
of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model:
VBD-MA1
Serial Number: ________
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• “DVDirect,” “Handycam,” “Cyber-shot,” “α,” “Bloggie,” “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
“Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” ‘Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “Memory Stick
Micro,” “MagicGate” and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.
• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
• 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.
• The authorized software in this product is used under license from eSOL Co. Ltd.
❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories are used in the specified or
recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this
unit. 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.
❑ Specifications may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement.
Copyright
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.
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Table of Contents
Find a Type of Copy
Find a type of copy mode ................8
Type of copy mode A
Copy HD video as is ....................10
Connecting Cables/Using Memory
Type of copy mode B
Down-convert HD video to SD video
quality ..........................................12
Type of copy mode C
Copy SD video as is ....................14
Type of copy mode D
Copy video using cameras or video
devices.........................................16
Type of copy mode E
Copy photos.................................18
Copying Videos with a USB Cable or
Copying Videos with a DV (i.LINK)
Copying Videos with an AV Cable
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Supported Discs and Memory Cards
Recording Time and Recording
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Find a Type of Copy
Find a type of copy mode
Depending on your camera and images taken, you can select the type of
copy that best serves your needs.
First of all, check your camera and select the type of image to copy.
: High Definition video
: Standard Definition video
: photo files
Sony cameras
AVCHD
HD Video
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
SD Video
Handycam®
Photo
Sony cameras
AVCHD/Other
HD Video
DV/D8 tape
8cm disc
SD Video
Handycam®
Sony cameras
AVCHD
Other
HD Video
HD Video
“α” (alfa)
“Cyber-shot”
SD Video
Photo
“Bloggie” or other MP4 camera
Another manufacturer’s
camera
AVCHD
Other
HD Video
HD Video
Camcorders
MP4 cameras
Digital still cameras
Others
SD Video
Photo
You can copy video from the analog audio/video output.
Various video devices
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Videos
Type of copy mode
Copy HD video as is
Allow you to copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format
onto discs in high definition image quality.
b
What is recording media
of your camera?
Connection and setup
Sony cameras
Use a USB cable
HDD
b page 30
Another manufacturer’s
camera
Built-in memory
Copy videos to a memory card
by camera’s function
Insert a Memory Card into the
slot
Memory Card
b page 35
: type of format
b Notes
• You cannot copy HD (High Definition) video taken in recording mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in
AVCHD format, such as [HD FX] mode in Sony cameras, to DVD media. However, you can copy onto a
Blu-ray Disc in such cases.
• You cannot copy HD (High Definition) video taken in a unique recording format, such as 1080/60p video
([HD PS] mode in Sony cameras), 3D video format, etc., to a disc.
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
Blu-ray Disc™
• HD video is copied.
• HD videos or photos can be copied
additionally.
1
Incremental*
Copy only new contents in the recording
media.
1
Playlist*
Copy playlist contents in the recording media.
DVD (AVCHD disc)
• HD video is copied.
• HD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if disc is not finalized.
Select Videos
Select videos by scene*1 or shooting date, and
then copy.
2
One Touch Disc Burn*
Press the DISC BURN button on the camera to
copy.
*
*
1 Available only in Sony cameras.
2 Supported in some Sony cameras. (Use
a USB cable.)
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Videos
Type of copy mode
Down-convert HD video to SD video quality
Copy videos taken in HD (High Definition) image quality onto a disc in
SD (Standard Definition) image quality for more compatibility with
various playback devices.
b
What is recording media
of your camera?
Connection and setup
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
8cm Disc
Use an AV cable*
b page 33
b Note
• You cannot copy video by connecting a
camera via a USB cable.
DV tape
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*
Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the
Handycam® to [ON].
b page 32
*
Cables supplied with camera or sold
separately.
, etc: type of format
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
DVD disc
• SD video is copied.
• SD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
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Videos
Type of copy mode
Copy SD video as is
®
You can copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in Handycam onto
a disc by various type of copy mode.
b
What is recording media
of your camera?
Connection and setup
Use a USB cable
HDD
b page 30
Built-in memory
Insert a Memory Card into
the slot
Memory Card
b page 35
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*
DV/D8 tape
8cm Disc
b page 32
Use an AV cable*
b page 33
• All of the above media
• Other media
(8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.)
*
Cables supplied with camera or sold
separately.
, etc: type of format
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
Incremental
Copy only new contents in the recording
media.
Playlist
Copy playlist contents in the recording media.
DVD disc
• SD video is copied.
• SD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
Select Videos
Select videos by scene or shooting date, and
then copy.
One Touch Disc Burn
Press the DISC BURN button on the camera to
copy. (Use a USB cable.)
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
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Videos
Type of copy mode
Copy video using cameras or video devices
You can copy videos from practically any camera or video device to a
disc using an AV cable. (For DV cameras, DV cable can be used.)
b
What is the recording
media of your video
device?
Connection and setup
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*
DV tape
b page 32
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
8cm Disc
Use an AV cable*
b page 33
Various cameras and
video devices
(use audio/video output)
*
Cables supplied with camera or sold
separately.
, etc: type of format
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
DVD disc
• SD video is copied.
• SD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
Manual
Copy contents by operating the camera.
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Photos
Type of copy mode
Copy photos
Archive photos such as JPEG file on a disc.
What is recording media
of your camera?
Connection and setup
1
Sony cameras*
HDD
Use a USB cable
b page 30
Built-in memory
*
1 Except for “Bloggie” and other MP4 camera
Insert a Memory card into the
slot
Memory Card
b page 35
2
*
*2 Sony ARW file only
, etc: type of format
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Select the copy mode and
create a disc!
The created disc is …
Blu-ray Disc™
• Photos are copied.
• Photos or HD videos can be copied
additionally.
Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
DVD disc
• Photos are copied.
• Photos or SD videos can be copied
additionally if the disc is not finalized.
Select Photos
Select photos by scene or shooting date, and
then copy.
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Introducing
About this manual
through the recording process.
Configure your device if necessary.
Select an available copy mode (A - E) best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions
on the page referred to in this manual.
About HD video and SD video
“HD (High Definition) video” refers to high definition image quality video, and “SD
(Standard Definition) video” refers to standard definition image quality video. Any item
representing HD video is in general shown as “HD” on the products, such as on screen
display, etc. In contrast, SD video is shown as “SD.” Standard definition video may also be
referred to as “STD (Standard Definition) video” in the latest Sony cameras, and shown as
“STD” on the screen display, etc.
®
About Handycam
®
In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder.
About Images
In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos.
About illustrations
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed
on your screen.
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Icons
In this manual, section headings have different icons depending on the device or operation.
Use these icons to determine the connection or device operation.
Type of devices
Icons
Meaning
Sony digital video camera or Sony digital still camera
Another manufacturer’s camera
Video device with audio/video outputs
Type of recording media in cameras
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for camera recording to hard disk
Functions available for camera recording to built-in memory
Functions available for camera recording to “Memory Stick
Duo,” SD Card, etc.
Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8
(Digital8) tapes
Type of recordable disc
Icons
Meaning
Available for the Blu-ray Disc
BD
Available for the DVD media
DVD
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Features
You can easily copy videos or photos using this unit.
Recording HD (High Definition) video
You can copy HD (High Definition) videos taken in AVCHD format with various cameras to
a Blu-ray Disc or DVD media. HD (High Definition) videos can be copied in HD (High
Definition) image quality.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
You can copy videos 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 to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc. You can archive 3D photos (MPO
file) and photos taken in RAW format (Sony ARW file) in addition to JPEG format.
Using as an external disc drive
You can use as an external BD Writer (BD/DVD/CD rewritable disc drive) by connecting this
unit to your computer.
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Supported/unsupported devices, images and discs
Supported copy methods
The ability to copy depends on your camera and its recording media, type of video/photos or
disc type you are creating. This unit supports the following copying.
• Copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format by Sony or other
1
manufacturer’s camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD media* .
®
• Copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in MPEG-2 format by Handycam camcorders
1
to DVD media* .
• Copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in DV format by Sony or other manufacturer’s
2
camera to DVD media* .
• Copy video from various video devices to DVD media* .
3
• Copy photos taken in JPEG (.jpg file) format or 3D (.mpo file) format by Sony or other
manufacturer’s camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD media.
• Copy photos taken in RAW (.arw file) format by Sony camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD
media.
*
1 Use a USB cable (Sony camera only) or memory card slot. Except for copying video recorded on an 8cm
disc.
*
2 Use a DV(i.LINK) cable.
*3 Use audio/video output on video devices.
Unsupported copy methods
Note that the following types or cases of copy are not supported.
To copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to a disc in HD image quality.
• Copy HD videos taken in a unique format, such as 1080/60p video ([HD PS] mode in Sony
camera) or 3D video, etc.
• Copy HD videos taken in HDV format on a tape.
• Copy HD videos taken in AVCHD format on an 8cm disc.
• Copy HD videos taken in MP4 (MPEG-4) format.
• Copy HD videos taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in AVCHD format,
such as in [HD FX] mode in Sony cameras, onto a DVD media*.
*
You can copy onto a Blu-ray Disc in such cases.
To copy the following SD (Standard Definition) videos to a disc.
• Copy video onto a Blu-ray Disc using the VIDEO IN or DV IN input on this unit.
• Copy SD videos onto a Blu-ray Disc.
• Copy SD videos taken on an 8cm disc using a USB cable.
• Copy SD videos taken in unsupported format, such as MP4 (MPEG-4), MPEG-1 or
MotionJPEG format taken with a mobile phone, MP4 web-cameras, etc., using a USB cable
or memory card slot.
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To copy the following photos to a disc.
• Copy photos taken in RAW format with another manufacturer's camera.
b Notes
• You cannot copy videos with copy-protected content (commercial BDs, DVDs, or VHS software, some
programs from satellite or CATV receivers, etc.).
• You cannot copy videos or photos to the disc created on a device other than this unit.
• In case there are multiple types of recording media (HDD, built-in memory or memory card) in your
camera and images are stored in those different media, you cannot simultaneously copy all the images.
• If you edit or erase any image and file on the recording media using a computer or PlayStation®3, you
may not be able to copy the images properly. Use the camera to do so.
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Package Contents
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.
VBD-MA1 (this unit)
AC adapter (1)
USB cable (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.
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Parts and Controls
Front and sides
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” or SD
Card here.
D Emergency eject hole
If you cannot open the disc tray with the
Z (eject) button, turn off this unit. Insert
a pin or straightened paper clip into this
hole to open the disc tray.
b Note
• You cannot use this slot as a memory card
reader when connected to your computer.
To copy images, connect the camera
here.
B Memory card access LED
Lights amber when accessing a memory
card.
To use as an external disc drive, connect
the computer here.
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Top panel
A Display window
Displays the operation screen,
and images from a connected
device or memory card.
B V/v/B/b / ENTER buttons
If you want to display the
[Menu], press this button.
E
49)
55)
Rear panel
b Note
• Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc.,
may become warm after use. This is not
a malfunction.
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Preparations for Recording
Turning the Power on
1
2
3
Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into this unit’s DC IN connector.
Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
To DC IN
connector
AC adapter
AC power cord
To power outlet
b Notes
• 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 this unit’s logo appears, the on-condition screen
appears.
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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.
b Note
• 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.
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Connecting Cables/Using Memory Card
USB cable
b Notes
• Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera.
• If you copy a large amount of video at one time, it will require more time to copy. If you do not connect
the AC adapter to the camera, power may go off in the middle of copying, and may cause a disc creation
failure. Do not connect a camera via USB cable, if you record videos in the memory card. Insert the
1
2
Turn on the camera.
Connect the camera to this unit.
Multi port
USB cable/USB cable
for multi-use terminal
(supplied with camera
or sold separately)
USB port
(Type Mini B)
USB port
(Type A)
USB cable
(supplied)
z Hint
• If your camera does not have a USB port or multi port, use a Handycam® station or multi output station
that supports your camera.
b Note
• You cannot copy images by connecting another manufacturer’s camera via USB cable.
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3
Check the USB connection on the camera.
®
Sony digital video camera (such as Handycam )
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
Memory Card
[
[
[
USB CONNECT] [
COMPUTER] [
HDD], etc.
USB CONNECT], etc.
USB CONNECT] [
COMPUTER], etc.
z Hints
• Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to this
unit ([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 (such as “Cyber-shot” and “α”)
USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to this unit. [USB mode] or
[Mass Storage] screen appears.
z Hints
• 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):
b Note
• If a camera with built-in memory and memory card is connected to this unit, this unit 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].
Notes on connecting cameras supporting USB charge/USB feed
• You cannot charge the battery of the camera if a USB charge compatible camera is
connected.
• When connecting a USB feed compatible camera to this unit, do not connect another device
or a computer.
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DV (i.LINK) cable
1
Turn on the camera.
b Note
• Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera.
2
3
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) video taken in HDV format on a tape by connecting
Handycam® 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.
Connect the camera to this unit.
DV connector
DV IN connector
DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied)
b Notes
• You cannot copy videos by connecting a MICROMV or HDV format camera via DV (i.LINK) cable.
• The following models do not support for recording with a DV (i.LINK) cable. Use an audio/video cable.
– DCR-VX700/VX1000, HDR-FX1/FX7/FX1000
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Audio/video cable (AV cable)
1
Turn on the video device.
b Note
• Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera.
2
3
Operate the video device to start playback of video.
• Playback operation differs among video devices. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to
playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video or perform recording. Cameras with multiple
media require specifying the media (HDD, memory card or Built-in memory). For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your video device.
• When connecting Handycam® using DV or D8 tape, the [A/V t DV OUT] settings on Handycam®
must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is the default setting).
Connect the video device to this unit.
Use an audio/video cable (not supplied) or AV cable (not supplied) when connecting a
video device to this unit.
z Hint
• Connectors may differ between devices. Refer to the operating instructions for your device, and use an
appropriate cable.
Connecting a camera with A/V OUT connector:
A/V OUT connector
or
AUDIO IN connectors
VIDEO IN connector
AV cable (not supplied or supplied with the video device)
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Connecting a camera with multi port:
Multi port
(or use multi
output station)
AUDIO IN connectors
VIDEO IN connector
USB/AV cable for multi-use terminal
(supplied with camera or sold separately)
Connecting a video device:
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
connectors
AUDIO IN connectors
VIDEO IN connector
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Memory Card
Insert a memory card into the memory card slot.
“Memory Stick Duo”
SD Card
With the
labeled side up,
insert the
memory card in
the v direction.
Push the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull
out.
b Notes
• Before use, check that the memory card is inserted correctly. If you push the memory card by force, this
may cause damage to both the memory card and this unit.
• Never remove the memory card while the memory card access LED is lit. Otherwise data in the memory
card may be damaged.
• An ejected memory card may be warm. This is not a malfunction.
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About Operation
You can operate this unit in two different ways: Following the message in the display, and
selecting the option from the menu.
Following the message in the display
After the power is turned on, this unit automatically detects an inserted memory card, disc,
and the input signals from connected devices. A message indicating how to prepare for
recording then appears in the display window. By this message, you can automatically move
on to the recording procedure you intended without complicated button operations.
Example: When copying HD (High Definition) video in a memory card to a Blu-ray
Disc
Following the message, insert a Blu-ray
If a disc is already inserted in this unit, skip
this screen and move to the next.
m
Following the message, insert a memory
If a memory card is already inserted in this
unit, skip this screen and move to the next.
m
This screen appears.
You can check the selected input type and the
type of inserted disc in the top left.
b Notes
• If a camera is connected to this unit via AV cable or DV (i.LINK) cable, this unit automatically detects the
connected camera only when the camera outputs a video signal.
• Some cameras connected to this unit via USB cable may require some operations on the camera for this
unit to detect the camera.
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If a recorded disc is inserted
If you insert a recorded disc, the disc information will appear.
Press the ENTER button to proceed.
To change the disc to other one, press the Z (eject) button to eject the current disc.
The disc type, contents, and disc space will
appear.
When multiple image types are recorded in a connected camera or inserted
memory card
When multiple image types are recorded on a memory card or connected camera, this unit
automatically selects the type in order of the following priority: HD Video; SD Video; Photo.
You cannot copy all types at once.
: HD (High Definition) video
: SD (Standard Definition) video
: Photo (JPEG, MPO, and ARW file)
Types of image recorded in camera/memory card
Type of image to be copied
If you want to copy an image other than the selected image, copy an image by selecting the
option from the [Menu] (page 38).
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Selecting the option from the [Menu]
The [Menu] display appears when the RETURN button is pressed after the power is turned on.
You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the menu.
Press the RETURN button.
Menu
Function
Video b
Photo b
Disc Info
Setup
Disc
Disc
Copy a video to a disc. You can select which type of disc you
want to create and available input to create a disc.
Copy photos to a disc. You can select which type of available
input to create a disc.
Display the disc information and select which option you want
to preview.
Configure various settings.
To copy videos or photos by operating the menu
Press the RETURN button to display [Menu], and follow the procedure below.
1
2
Press V or v to select [Video b Disc] or [Photo b Disc] of [Menu].
In the case of [Photo b Disc], options for copy type are not displayed. Skip step 2.
Press V or v to select copy type.
Copy HD (High Definition) video as it is.
Down-convert HD (High Definition) video to
SD (Standard Definition) video.
An AV cable should be used to connect the
camera to this unit.
Copy SD (Standard Definition) video as it is.
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3
Press V or v to select the input.
According to the copy type selected in step 2, input options will differ. Only selectable
inputs will appear.
If you select [Photo b Disc] in step 1, or [HD b HD] in step 2, only [USB] and [Memory
Card] will appear.
If you select [HD b SD] in step 2, only [VIDEO IN] will appear.
4
Press B or b to select copy mode.
Selecting copy mode in the top right and pressing the
recording process.
(record) button starts the
For details on copy mode, see page 40.
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Copying Videos
Copying Videos with a USB Cable or Memory
BD DVD
Card
By connecting a camera to this unit via
USB cable, or inserting a memory card into
the memory card slot, HD (High Definition)
video or SD (Standard Definition) video
can be recorded as is.
[MEMORY]
Displays when a memory card is
inserted in the memory card slot.
B Type of image
[
]
Displays when recording HD (High
Definition) videos.
b Note
[
]
Displays when recording SD
(Standard Definition) videos.
1
Prepare for recording.
C Type of disc
[
]
insert a disc and connect cables (page
Displays when recording to
a Blu-ray Disc.
[
]
b Note
Displays when recording to a DVD
disc.
• To select the image and input type manually,
perform the recording procedure manually by
D Copy mode
[Full]
With a single touch of the
(record) button, you can copy all
videos in the camera or memory
card.
2
Confirm the message in the
display window, and press B or b
to display the copy mode you
want to use.
[Incremental]*
You can copy only newly-recorded
contents where previous contents
have already been recorded onto a
disc.
[Playlist]*
You can copy videos within a
playlist created on your camera.
[Select Videos]
[Thumbnail]*/[Shooting Date]
You can copy videos selected by
viewing thumbnail images or
shooting date.
If you select copy mode [Select
Videos], press V or v to select
[Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date]
A Type of input
[USB]
Displays when connecting a camera
to this unit via USB cable.
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To repeat copy
For [Incremental] or [Select Videos] in
copy mode, you can copy the same video as
the one just recorded.
The message [Completed. Repeat copy?]
appears.
*
You cannot select this copy mode when
copying videos taken with another
manufacturer’s camera.
E Number of required discs
3
Press the
start recording.
(record) button to
If you want to copy the same video as the
one just recorded, select [Yes] to change a
disc.
When changing a DVD disc, a message
asking whether to finalize the disc will
appear if [Auto Finalizing] is set to [OFF]
(page 57). Follow the message.
This unit starts the recording process.
The following appears in the display
window.
To stop recording
Press the
disc.
(stop) button when replacing a
You cannot stop while recording is in
progress.
z Hints
If the contents do not fit onto a single
disc
• For [Incremental] of copy mode, this unit stores
the recording history for each camera or
memory card and copies only newly-recorded
video. This unit can store the recording history
of up to 10 cameras or memory cards.
• For a DVD disc, the disc will be finalized
automatically when recording is complete if
The disc will be ejected automatically
when it becomes full, and the message
“Insert a blank disc.” appears. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
b Note
When recording is completed
The message “Completed.” appears.
• When replacing a disc in step 3 or “To repeat
disc as used at the beginning of the copy.
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C Shooting date
To copy videos selected by
[Select Videos]
3
Press the
start recording.
(record) button to
If you select copy mode [Select Videos] in
[Shooting Date].
This unit starts the recording process.
For serial procedure, follow after step 3,
1
Press V or v to select [Thumbnail]
or [Shooting Date], and press the
ENTER button.
If the contents do not fit onto a single
disc
The number of discs required and
confirming message will appear. Select
[Yes] to start recording contents.
b Notes
• It takes time to display thumbnail images if
there are many videos or large-size video files.
• You cannot copy a video* with a thumbnail that
has “ ” displayed.
*
HD (High Definition) videos taken in recording
mode at a bit rate exceeding 18 Mbps, such as
[HD FX] mode in Sony cameras (when copying
to DVD media), or videos taken in a unique
recording mode such as 1080/60p format, 3D
video format, etc.
2
Press B/V/v/b to select the
thumbnail or shooting date you
wish to copy, and press the
ENTER button to mark.
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the
selection between marked and
unmarked.
A Selected scene
B Marked scene to copy
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BD DVD
One Touch Disc Burn
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).
3
Connect the camera to this unit.
1
2
USB port (Type A)
Turn on the camera.
b Note
• Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is
supplied with the camera.
USB cable
(supplied)
USB port (Type Mini B)
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the camera’s LCD screen.
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If the contents do not fit onto a single
disc
4
Touch DISC BURN on the
camera’s LCD screen, or press
The disc will be ejected automatically
when it becomes full, and the message
“Insert a blank disc.” appears. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
the DISC BURN (
the camcorder.
) button on
Touch [DISC BURN]
When recording is completed
The message “Completed.” appears.
For additional operations, hints and notes,
This unit starts the recording process.
If the camera’s media has both HD
(High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos:
HD (High Definition) videos are
b Notes
• Depending on the camera, the display that
appears on the camera’s LCD screen or button
names on the camcorder may differ. (e.g. DVD
BURN)
• In One Touch Disc Burn mode, the recordable
media will vary depending on the camera. For
example, in the case of a Handycam®
containing both HDD and memory card media,
only the HDD content can be recorded by One
Touch Disc Burn.
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DVD
Copying Videos with a DV (i.LINK) Cable
By connecting a camera to this unit via DV
(i.LINK) cable, you can copy video
recorded on a DV tape to disc.
1
Prepare for recording.
z Hint
5
6
Press V or v to select [DV IN] and
press the ENTER button.
• If all the preparations are complete for copying,
this unit detects a signal from a camcorder
connecting to the DV IN connector, and the
display window in step 5 appears automatically.
You can skip steps 2 to 4.
2
3
Press the RETURN button.
The [Menu] display appears.
Make sure that [Video b Disc] is
selected, and press the ENTER
button.
Press B or b to display the copy
mode you want to use.
4
Press V or v to select [SD b SD]
and press the ENTER button.
A Type of input
[DV IN]
Displays when connecting a camera
to this unit via DV (i.LINK) cable,
and [DV IN] is selected from the
input options.
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B Copy mode
[Full]
With a single touch of the
button, you can copy all videos recorded
on a tape to a disc. This unit
To stop recording
Press the
(stop) button. This unit
(record)
stops recording and returns to the
automatically controls playback on the
connected camera.
When recording is completed
[Manual]
You can copy videos to a disc while
controlling playback manually on the
The message “Completed.” appears.
z Hints
• Recording automatically stops after a blank
portion over 2 minutes, or when the end of the
DV tape is reached.
• If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON] (default
setting), the disc will be finalized automatically
7
Press the
start recording.
(record) button to
• If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [OFF], a message
asking whether to finalize the disc appears when
ejecting the disc by pressing Z (eject) button.
Follow the message in the display window.
To copy by selecting [Manual]
This unit starts recording at the same
time the camera starts playback. The
following appears in the display
window.
1
Press B or b to select [Manual].
z Hint
• When the prompt message [A new disc found.
Initialize the disc for recording.] appears after
inserting a blank disc, press the ENTER button
to proceed.
2
Operate the camera to start
playback, and press the
(record) button to start recording.
z Hint
• If the video tape is not at its beginning, it will
automatically rewind, and then this unit will
start recording.
To pause recording
Press the
recording. To resume recording, press
the (record) button again.
(record) button during
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The following appears in the display
window.
4
5
To record an additional video,
repeat steps 2 and 3.
Press the Z (eject) button to eject
the disc when recording is
complete.
A message asking whether to finalize
the disc appears.
To pause recording
Press the
(record) button during
6
To finalize the disc, press V or v
to select [Yes] and press the
ENTER button.
recording. To resume recording, press
the
(record) button again.
z Hint
If you select [No], the disc will be
ejected without being finalized.
• This unit 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, this unit pauses. When the video
device starts playing back, this unit
automatically starts recording video.
– If you stop playback on the video device
during recording, video signal is interrupted
and this unit pauses recording. If you resume
playback on the video device, this unit
resumes recording.
z Hint
When this unit waits a video signal to resume
recording, the message [Waiting for input
signal.] appears in this unit’s display window. If
no video signal is detected for 2 minutes, this
unit 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.)
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc
playable on other DVD devices. For details
about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page
57.
3
Press the
recording.
(stop) button to stop
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7
Press V or v to select [Yes] and
press the ENTER button.
When finalizing has completed, the
disc tray opens.
b Notes
• Start recording immediately after inserting a
disc. The recording process may take a few
seconds to start after pressing the
button if the disc was inserted more than 10
minutes prior to starting.
(record)
• When you press the
(stop) button, you may
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
• Recording may not occur immediately after the
(record) button is pressed.
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DVD
Copying Videos with an AV Cable
By connecting a camera or video device to
this unit via an audio/video cable, you can
copy videos from practically any camera or
video device to a disc.
You can copy videos of HD (High
Definition) quality to a disc by down-
converting to SD (Standard Definition).
The created disc will be playable on most
DVD players.
4
Press V or v to select [SD b SD]
(or [HD b SD]) and press the
ENTER button.
1
Prepare for recording.
audio/video cable (AV cable) for
5
Press V or v to select [VIDEO IN]
and press the ENTER button.
z Hint
• If all the preparations are complete for copying,
this unit detects a signal from a camcorder
connecting to the VIDEO IN connector, and the
display window in step 5 appears automatically.
You can skip steps 2 to 4.
2
3
Press the RETURN button.
The [Menu] display appears.
z Hints
• If [HD b SD] is selected in step 4, only [VIDEO
IN] of the input options will appear.
• When the prompt message [A new disc found.
Initialize the disc for recording.] appears after
inserting a blank disc, press the ENTER button
to proceed.
Make sure that [Video b Disc] is
selected, and press the ENTER
button.
6
Operate your video device to start
video playback, and press the
(record) button to start recording.
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The following appears in the display
window.
z Hint
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc
playable on other DVD devices. For details
about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page
To pause recording
Press the
recording. To resume recording, press
the (record) button again.
(record) button during
11
Press V or v to select [Yes] and
press the ENTER button.
7
8
9
Press the
recording.
(stop) button to stop
To record an additional video,
repeat steps 6 and 7.
Press the Z (eject) button to eject
the disc when recording is
complete.
When finalizing has completed, the disc
tray opens.
A message asking whether to finalize
the disc appears.
b Notes
• Start recording immediately after inserting a
disc. The recording process may take a few
10
To finalize the disc, press V or
v to select [Yes] and press the
ENTER button.
seconds to start after pressing the
button if the disc was inserted more than 10
minutes prior to starting.
(record)
If you select [No], the disc will be
ejected without being finalized.
• When you press the
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
(stop) button, you may
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Copying Photos
BD DVD
Copying Photos
You can copy photos onto a disc from a
camera connected to this unit, or a memory
card inserted into the memory card slot,
[MEMORY]
Displays when a memory card is
inserted in the memory card slot.
with a single touch of the
button.
You can also copy photos selected by
viewing thumbnails.
(record)
B Type of image
[
]
Displays when recording photos.
C Type of disc
b Note
[
]
Displays when recording to
a Blu-ray Disc.
[
]
Displays when recording to a DVD
disc.
1
Prepare for recording.
insert a disc and connect cables (page
D Copy mode
[Full]
With a single touch of the
(record) button, you can copy all
photos in the camera or memory
card.
b Note
• To select the image and input type manually,
perform the recording procedure manually by
[Select Photos]
[Thumbnail] /[Shooting Date]
You can copy photos selected by
viewing thumbnail images or
shooting date.
2
Confirm the message in the
display window, and press B or b
to display the copy mode you
want to use.
If you select copy mode [Select
Photos], press V or v to select
[Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date]
E Number of required discs
A Type of input
[USB]
Displays when connecting a camera
to this unit via USB cable.
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To repeat copy
For [Select Photos] in copy mode, you can
copy the same photos as the ones just
recorded.
3
Press the
start recording.
(record) button to
The message [Completed. Repeat copy?]
appears.
This unit starts the recording process.
The following appears in the display
window.
If you want to copy the same photos as the
ones just recorded, select [Yes] to change a
disc.
When changing a DVD disc, a message
asking whether to finalize the disc will
appear if [Auto Finalizing] is set to [OFF]
To stop recording
If the contents do not fit onto a single
disc
Press the
disc.
(stop) button when replacing a
The disc will be ejected automatically
when it becomes full, and the message
“Insert a blank disc.” appears. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
You cannot stop while recording is in
progress.
z Hints
• For a DVD disc, the disc will be finalized
automatically when recording is complete if
• This unit can recognize photo files stored up to
the 8th tree in a camera or memory card.
When recording is completed
The message “Completed.” appears.
b Note
• When replacing a disc in step 3 or “To repeat
disc as used at the beginning of the copy.
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B [
]
To copy photos selected by
[Select Photos]
Displays which photo is 3D (.mpo file)
format.
C [
]
If you select copy mode [Select Photos] in
[Shooting Date].
Displays which photo is RAW (.arw
file) format.
D Shooting date
1
Press V or v to select [Thumbnail]
or [Shooting Date] and press the
ENTER button.
3
Press the
start recording.
(record) button to
This unit starts the recording process.
For serial procedure, follow after step 3,
If the contents do not fit onto a single
disc
The number of discs required and
confirming message will appear. Select
[Yes] to start recording contents.
2
Press B/V/v/b to select the
viewing thumbnail or shooting
date you want to copy and press
the ENTER button to mark.
z Hint
• If you press the
thumbnails are displayed, the photo selected
will be displayed in full. The photo can be
rotated 90 degrees right with each press of b.
The photo can be rotated 90 degrees left with
each press of B (JPEG photo only).
(stop) button when
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the
selection between marked and
unmarked.
b Notes
• Some photo files cannot be displayed as
thumbnail images. In that case,
displayed.
is
• It takes time to display thumbnail images if
there are many photos.
• If a 3D photo (or RAW format photo) and JPEG
file have a same number, such as
“DSC001.mpo” (or “DSC001.arw”) file and
“DSC001.jpg” file, only one photo will be
displayed as a thumbnail. However, both the 3D
photo (or RAW format photo) and JPEG file are
copied.
A Marked photo to copy
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Previewing disc
Viewing Disc Information
Previewing Videos/Photos
You can check the information, such as
type of recorded contents, remaining
A Disc Information
[Disc:]
capacity, etc., about a disc created with this
unit. You can check images by playing back
SD (Standard Definition) videos or photos.
Displays the type of disc.
[Contents:]
Displays contents recorded on the
disc.
b Notes
High Definition videos
Standard Definition videos
Photo
• You cannot play back discs created with a video
device other than this unit. This unit does not
support playback of commercial DVDs or
contents on a memory card inserted to this unit.
• When you preview a video, there is no sound.
[Remaining:]* (remaining/total)
• You cannot output videos to an external device,
such as a TV.
• You cannot play back HD (High Definition)
videos on the disc.
Displays remaining capacity of disc.
*
Remaining capacity displayed should
be used only as a general guide.
B Options for viewing
The following options appear on the
screen according to the contents
recorded on the disc.
1
Turn on this unit and insert a disc
created with this unit.
[Video Title List]
Displays the title list of HD (High
Definition) videos.
z Hint
• If you insert a finalized disc after turning on this
unit, the [Disc Info] display appears. You can
skip steps 2 and 3.
[Preview Video]
Previews SD (Standard Definition)
videos.
[Preview Photo]
Previews photos.
2
3
Press the RETURN button.
The [Menu] display appears.
To preview the Video Title List
Press V or v to select [Video Title List],
and press the ENTER button.
Press V or v to select [Disc Info],
and press the ENTER button.
The Disc Information screen appears.
A list of titles by shooting date of HD (High
Definition) videos appears. You cannot
preview HD (High Definition) videos.
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To preview SD (Standard Definition)
videos
Press V or v to select [Preview Video], and
press the ENTER button.
To preview photos
Press V or v to select [Preview Photo], and
press the ENTER button.
A photo appears.
The Disc Menu appears. If the disc is not
finalized, the Disc Menu is not displayed
and playback of the video starts.
Selected
title
Title
5
00:11:23
00:15:43
Title
6
00:20:55
00:08:10
12.24.2007
3.20.2008
Title
3.22.2008
7
Title
4.29.2008
8
Operations during playback
02/03
Button
Function
Press V/v/B/b to select the title you want to
preview, and press the ENTER button. The
selected title is played back.
Display the next or the
previous photo
V/v
/
Return to the [Menu]
display
RETURN
Operations during playback
b Notes
• If a photo file does not support thumbnail
display, will appear.
• If a 3D photo (or RAW format photo) and JPEG
file have the same file number, such as
“DSC001.mpo” (or “DSC001.arw”) file and
“DSC001.jpg” file, only one photo will be
displayed as a thumbnail.
Button
Operation
Stop playback
Display the previous or
the next title
B/b
Return to the Disc Menu
or [Menu] display
RETURN
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Setup
Using the Setup Menu
You can change the various settings for
creating discs in the Setup Menu screen.
Rec Quality (REC mode)
Select the image quality for recording.
These options are available when you use
the DV IN connector or VIDEO IN
connector to connect your video device.
1
2
Turn on this unit and press the
RETURN button.
The [Menu] display appears.
c HQ
Highest image quality
HSP
Press V or v to select [Setup], and
press the ENTER button.
High image quality
SP
Standard image quality
LP
Lower image than Standard image quality
z Hint
• Disc recording capacity depends on the REC
Auto Stop Timer
3
Press V or v to select a menu item
to confirm or change, and press
the ENTER button.
Select the preset time used to stop recording
automatically.
Auto Stop Timer is available when you use
the VIDEO IN connector to connect your
video device.
c OFF
Recording does not stop automatically.
30 minutes - 4 hours
Recording automatically stops when the
preset time has passed after recording
starts. Select 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 2h,
3h or 4h.
c indicates the default settings.
b Note
• The Auto Stop Timer setting is canceled when:
– the recording is completed,
– the
recording, or
– the power is turned off.
(stop) button is pressed during
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b Notes
Auto Chapter
• When copying all contents requires more than
one disc, the recorded discs will be finalized
once full, regardless of the Auto Finalize
setting. Only the last disc will remain
unfinalized.
• The disc is not finalized when copying with
VIDEO IN, the Manual copy mode of DV IN, or
some models in DV camcorders, even though
[Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON].
Specify the time interval at which chapters
are created automatically on a disc.
Auto Chapter is available when you use the
DV IN connector or VIDEO IN connector
to connect your video device.
OFF
No chapters are inserted.
c 5 minutes
Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute
intervals.
Disc Menu
BD
DVD
Select a background image to apply to the
Disc Menu screen for discs created with
this unit.
10 minutes
Inserts chapters at approximately 10-
minute intervals.
Select from four images.
15 minutes
Inserts chapters at approximately 15-
minute intervals.
c Blue
Marble
Checkered
Pink
Auto Finalizing
DVD
Specify whether or not to finalize the disc
automatically when recording is completed.
This allows immediate playback on DVD
players. This setting is applicable when
recording to a DVD.
Finalize disc
DVD
If you eject a disc without finalizing, you
can finalize it later.
This setting is applicable when recording to
a DVD.
c ON
The disc will be finalized automatically
when recording is completed. You can
play back the finalized disc on other
playback devices.
z Hints
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc
playable on other DVD devices. If you do not
finalize the disc with this unit, the disc cannot be
played on other DVD devices.
• You cannot add videos or photos to a finalized
disc.
OFF
The disc will not be finalized when
recording is completed. You can add
videos and/or photos onto the same disc
later.
1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v
to select [Finalize disc], and press the
ENTER button.
For details on finalizing a disc, refer to
[Finalize disc] (page 57).
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
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2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
The message [All content will be
erased. Continue?] appears.
3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
This unit starts erasing the disc.
When the message [Completed.]
appears, erasing has completed.
3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
Close BD-R
BD
You can prevent a BD-R disc from further
recording or editing. Once a BD-R disc is
closed, you cannot add videos or photos.
Refer to the screen message.
System Info
This unit starts finalizing the disc.
You can check the system software version
of this unit.
When the message [Completed.]
appears, finalizing has completed.
To reset all setup items, select [Reset
settings] and press the ENTER button. The
message [Reset to the default settings?]
appears. Select [Yes] and press the ENTER
button. The setting reverts back to the
factory default and [Completed] is
displayed.
b Note
• It takes a few minutes to finalize a disc.
Depending on the contents of a disc, finalizing
may take time.
Erase disc
z Hints
You can erase all content recorded on a
DVD+RW, DVD-RW or BD-RE disc. The
erased disc is reusable as a blank disc.
• The system software is the built-in software that
makes this unit work.
• Selecting [Reset settings] clears the recording
history necessary for copying only new contents
and resets the customized settings.
b Note
• Be aware that this operation erases all data.
1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to
select [Erase disc], and press the
ENTER button.
Auto Shut Off
This unit is automatically turned off when
no button operation is made for more than 2
hours.
The message [Erase the disc?] appears.
OFF
The unit is not automatically turned off.
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ON
The unit is automatically turned off.
Demo
This unit automatically plays a demo when
it is not operated for a set period of time.
OFF
Disables the demo.
c ON
Enables the demo.
Color System
Set the appropriate color system for the
camera used to record or the output signal
from connected video device.
NTSC
Set this when you copy videos recorded
with an NTSC color system camera.
PAL
Set this when you copy videos recorded
with a PAL color system camera.
b Notes
• Do not change the setting of the color system
unless it is necessary to do so. The appropriate
color system is preset, or the setting may not be
changeable depending on the country or region
of use.
• You cannot record to a disc if the color system
of this unit is different from the color system of
the connected camcorder.
• A disc will not be playable if the color system
setting used for recording is different from the
playback device.
Language
Select the language for the display window.
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Using with a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect this unit to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
1
Connect the supplied AC power
cord, the AC adapter, and this
USB port
(Type Mini B)
2
3
4
Turn on this unit.
Turn on the computer.
Connect the computer to this
unit.
USB cable (supplied)
USB port (Type A)
This unit is detected and identified by
the computer. [PC Mode] appears in the
display window.
b Notes
• Connect the computer immediately after turning
on this unit, or when displaying [Menu]. You
cannot connect the computer while copying
images or performing other operations, such as
setup or viewing disc information, etc.
• This unit may automatically detect an inserted
memory card/disc or connected camera, and
press the 1 (power) button. In this case, press
the RETURN button to display [Menu], and
connect the computer to this unit.
z Hint
• When this unit is connected to your computer
for the first time, it takes a moment for the
computer to detect this unit.
5
Click [Start], and then click [My
Computer] to verify that
unit) has been added in the [My
Computer] window.
(this
b Note
• Depending on the operating system, operation
method or displayed icon may vary.
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Disconnecting from a Computer
The
icon appears on the taskbar when
this unit is recognized by the computer. To
disconnect this unit from the computer, use
the
icon.
b Note
• Depending on the operating system, operation
method or displayed icon may vary.
1
2
Click the
icon on the taskbar.
The “Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device” message appears.
Click “Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device”.
The message “The USB Mass Storage
Device device can now be safely
removed from the system” appears.
3
4
Disconnect the USB cable.
Turn off this unit.
b Note
• If you use this unit as a regular recorder for
copying images, etc. after disconnecting from
the computer, make sure to turn off this unit
once before use.
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Using as an External Disc Drive
When using as an external disc drive, available functions on Windows differ depending on
version or edition. You need to install a commercially available software for BD/DVD/CD
drive depending on the application. (Software for BD/DVD/CD drive is not supplied.)
For details on requirements for using an external drive, refer to the following table. For
details, refer to “Help and Support” in Windows or the operating instructions of your
software.
About functions on Windows
Reading/Writing data
Operating System
Windows 7
Reading files on disc
Writing files to disc
BD
DVD
CD
Windows Vista
(SP2)
Windows XP
(SP3)
BD
Supporting software required* Supporting software required
Supporting software required* Supporting software required
DVD
CD
: functions and operation on Windows are available.
*
If you use the “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) software supplied with Sony cameras, you may need to
install the UDF reader plug-in, depending on a version of “PMB,” to recognize a Blu-ray Disc or
AVCHD disc on Windows XP. For details, refer to “Help” or “Support” in “PMB.”
Playing a disc/Creating a compatible disc for Blu-ray Disc or DVD players
Operating System
Playback/Creation
Windows 7
DVD
Depending on the edition of Windows, correspondence
differs.
Windows Vista
Windows XP
AVCHD disc
BD
Supporting software required
Supporting software required
z Hint
• Examples of usable software and its versions (as of April 2011)
– Writing files to disc
Power2Go (Cyberlink Corp.)
– Playback of AVCHD disc
– Creation of AVCHD disc
– Playback of DVD/Blu-ray Disc
– Creation of DVD/Blu-ray Disc
Player for AVCHD ver. 5.3 (Sony Corporation)
PMB-Picture Motion Browser ver. 5.3 (Sony Corporation)
Power DVD 9 (Cyberlink Corp.)
Power Producer 5 (Cyberlink Corp.)
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b Notes
• The information shown herein is for reference purposes only, and does not provide any guarantees
regarding operation or functions, using Windows, software, or this unit.
• When using software, it is necessary to meet system requirements imposed by the software, as well as the
requirements specified by this unit.
• The software always updates to the latest version.
• When using this unit as a regular recorder, you cannot use discs recorded or erased by computer software.
For a DVD+RW, DVD-RW or BD-RE disc, erase all contents recorded on a disc with [Erase disc] of
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Troubleshooting/References
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using this unit, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Refer
also to the operating instructions of your
camera or video devices.
Connection and operation
The camera is connected with a USB
cable, but this unit does not work.
• Make sure that your camera is supported by
this unit.
• Make sure that the camera is configured for
USB connection correctly and the USB
cable is connected properly to the camera
• Disconnect the USB cable from this unit.
Turn both the camera and this unit off, then
on again.
• If you follow the prompt message in the
display window, this unit is automatically
operated by detecting the image quality of
videos (HD or SD) stored in the camera or
memory card. Follow the message shown
in the display window.
• Make sure that [USB] is selected for input.
To select the input manually, operate from
General
To create a DVD by down-converting
an HD (High Definition) video
• Connect a camera to this unit using an
You cannot use a USB cable for
connection, or a memory card.
To change the input
• This unit automatically detects input
signals from connected devices and selects
the input jack. Turn on connected devices
• To change the input manually, operate from
The camera is connected with a DV
(i.LINK) cable, but this unit does not
work.
Power
• Make sure that the camera is set to the
PLAY/EDIT mode. If it is in the CAMERA
mode, you cannot copy videos with this
• Disconnect the DV (i.LINK) cable from
this unit. Turn both the camera and this unit
off, then on again.
This unit does not turn on.
• Make sure that the AC power cord is
• Unplug the power cable and disconnect the
video device from this unit. Remove the
memory card. Then, reconnect the video
device to this unit (or insert the memory
card again) and turn it on.
A video device is connected to
VIDEO IN of this unit, but playback
displays no video on this unit’s
display window.
This unit does not turn on (when
connecting to a computer).
• The 1 (power) button on this unit is
disabled while connecting to a computer.
After you operate the computer for
disconnecting the USB cable, press the 1
(power) button.
• Make sure that the audio/video cable is
connected properly to audio/video output of
the video device.
• This unit is not detecting input signals from
the connected video device. Turn on the
video device, and configure or operate it to
start playback.
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• Make sure that [VIDEO IN] is selected for
input. To select the input manually, operate
• Disconnect all cables. Turn this unit and
video device off, then on again. Reconnect
the video device to this unit.
Other video devices do not play back
HD (High Definition) video recorded
on a DVD.
• A generic DVD player cannot play back
HD (High Definition) videos. You need an
AVCHD-compatible player (e.g., Blu-ray
Disc player/recorder) to play back HD
The number of discs required does
not appear on the screen when
recording.
Other video devices do not play back
photos recorded on a disc.
• If many videos or photos are recorded,
display may take some time.
• Make sure that the video device supports
playback of JPEG files.
The total of disc capacity displayed
on [Disc Info] differs before and after
recording images.
Messages
• The total capacity of DVD or BD will
reduce after recording images or initializing
a disc.
Insert a recordable disc supported
by this recorder.
• An incompatible disc is inserted. Insert a
A disc inserted in this unit can be
heard spinning momentarily.
• BD-RE, DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs
recorded on other video devices are not
supported. Erase videos or photos recorded
on a disc with [Erase disc] of [Setup] in
[Menu]. The erased disc is reusable as a
• This unit checks the disc and performs a
read operation. This is not a malfunction.
Playback
Other video devices do not play back
a created disc.
A new disc found.
Initialize the disc for recording.
• When using a DVD as a disc type, the disc
may not be finalized. Use this unit and
• Some video devices may not work properly
with certain created disc types.
• Your video device may not support the disc
type you are using. Check if your video
device supports the disc type.
• When copying videos with a DV cable (in
[Manual] copy mode) or an AV cable using
a new disc, you need to initialize the disc
first. Press ENTER to proceed. The
initialized disc with this message can be
used for recording SD (Standard
Definition) video or photo.
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Cannot record to this disc by the
selected operation.
Some videos unsupported to record
found.
Copy videos other than those?
• Usable discs differ depending on type of
67).
• HD (High Definition) video taken in
recording mode at a bit rate exceeding
18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode, is
contained in a camera or memory card. You
cannot copy this video to DVD. Select
[Yes] to record videos other than the above
video, or use a Blu-ray Disc.
• HD (High Definition) video taken in unique
format, such as in 1080/60p recording
mode, 3D video format, etc., is contained in
a camera or memory card. You cannot copy
this video. Select [Yes] to record videos
other than the above video.
For example:
– SD (Standard Definition) video stored on
a camera connected with a USB cable
cannot be recorded to DVD+R DL disc.
– SD (Standard Definition) video cannot be
recorded to BD-R or BD-RE.
– SD (Standard Definition) video cannot be
recorded additionally on the disc that HD
(Hard Definition) video is already
recorded.
Too many photos.
Will import maximum number of
allowable photos only.
Input device error.
• Check that the camera is correctly
connected to this unit with USB cable.
Check that the camera is turned on.
• Depending on the type or volume of photo
data, the number of photos recordable at
one time differs (up to a maximum of 9999
photos).
• Remove the memory card and insert again.
System error.
No recordable content found.
• When this message appears repeatedly, this
unit may be damaged.
• The camera or memory card does not
contain any videos or photos which support
the recording function of this unit.
• The camera or memory card contains only
HD (High Definition) video, however SD
(Standard Definition) video may be
selected for recording (or vice versa). To
select the correct type, operate from the
[Menu] screen.
The disc is full.
• Even if the disc is not full, you cannot
record to the disc when the number of video
titles or photos reaches a maximum number
for recording.
• In some cases, full-capacity recording may
not be possible, depending on how the disc
is used.
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Supported Discs and Memory Cards
Discs
The following writable discs are compatible with this unit. However, not all disc operations
are supported.
Usable discs
Disc type
Supported versions
Recording
PC mode
BD-R
Up to 6× media*1*2
BD-R DL
BD-RE
Up to 6× media
Up to 2× media*1
Up to 2× media
BD-RE DL
DVD+R
Up to 16× media
Up to 8× media
DVD+R DL
(Double layer)
3
*
DVD+RW
DVD-R
Up to 8× media
Up to 16× media*4
Up to 8× media*4
Up to 6× media*4
Up to 5× media*4
DVD-R DL
(Dual layer)
DVD-RW
5
DVD-RAM
*
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Usable discs
Recording PC mode
Disc type
Supported versions
CD-R
Up to 48× media
CD-RW
Up to 24× media
*1 BDXL disc is not supported.
*2 BD-R LTH disc is supported.
*
3 Only use when connecting to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector.
*4 Both CPRM and non-CPRM discs are supported.
*5 Non-cartridge disc only.
Notes on using discs
• Use round discs only. Do not use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) as it may
damage this unit.
• The quality of commercially-made recordable discs can vary. Sub-standard discs may not
record normally.
• Some recorded discs cannot be played on playback devices due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the playback device and playback
software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
“Memory Stick”
This unit supports the following types of “Memory Stick.” However, proper operation is not
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” products.
Read
“Memory Stick” type
“Memory Stick Duo”
a
“Memory Stick Duo”
1
a*
(“MagicGate”/High-speed data transfer compatible)
1
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
a*
1 2
a* *
1 2 3
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
a* * *
*
1 Reading of data that requires “MagicGate” functions cannot be performed with this unit.
*2 Operation is supported up to 32 Gbytes.
*3 8-bit parallel data transfer is not supported.
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SD Card
This unit has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card operations
are supported.
1
• SD Memory Card*
2
• SDHC Memory Card*
• SDXC Memory Card*
3
*1 SD Memory Card operation is supported up to 2 Gbytes.
*2 SDHC Memory Card operation is supported up to 32 Gbytes.
*3 SDXC Memory Card operation is supported up to 64 Gbytes.
Notes on using memory cards
• Slide the write protect switch with a thin implement.
• Use your camera to format a memory card. A memory card formatted on a computer may
not work properly.
• The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the memory
card you use.
• Do not remove a memory card while recording or when the Memory card access LED is on.
• Data may be corrupted if:
- the memory card is removed or this unit is turned off while reading data, or
- the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
• Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may result.
• This unit does not read copyright protected data.
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Recording Time and Recording Speed
Time required for recording (recording speed)
When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode
setting (such as FX, HD FH, SP, etc.) on a camera used to shoot the video, and the number of
scenes the video contains. Typically, more time is required to record videos onto a disc if the
video was recorded with a higher image quality (bit rate) setting. The chart below provides a
general estimate of time required to record.
Recording HD (High Definition) video
(Time required to copy a 1-hour video)
REC mode
FX / HD FX
FH / HD FH
HQ / HD HQ
SP / HD SP
LP / HD LP
BD
DVD
–
approx. 35 minutes
approx. 27 minutes
approx. 20 minutes
approx. 13 minutes
approx. 12 minutes
approx. 40 minutes*
approx. 25 minutes*
approx. 20 minutes
approx. 15 minutes
*
Two discs are required.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video
(Time required to copy a 1-hour video)
REC mode
HQ / STD HQ
SP
DVD
approx. 35 minutes
approx. 25 minutes
approx. 15 minutes
LP
z Hints
• The time required to copy with a memory card varies depending on the type of memory card.
• When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector on this unit, the length of time
required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video.
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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. (Minimum recordable time is in parentheses.)
Recording HD (High Definition) video
Recordable time depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.
REC mode
FX / HD FX
FH / HD FH
HQ / HD HQ
SP / HD SP
LP / HD LP
BD*
DVD
–
2hrs 20min (2hrs 20min)
3hrs 10min (3hrs 10min)
5hrs 35min (4hrs 15min)
7hrs 5min (5hrs 15min)
9hrs 40min (7hrs 55min)
35min (35min)
1hr (45min)
1hr 15min (55min)
1hr 45min (1hr 25min)
*
BD-R DL or BD-RE DL provides 2× the above times.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (USB connection or memory card slot)
Recordable time depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.
REC mode
HQ / STD HQ
SP
DVD
1hr 5min (1hr)
1hr 35min (1hr)
3hrs 15min (2hrs 5min)
LP
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (DV IN or VIDEO IN connection)
REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on this unit
DVD*
1hr
HQ
HSP
SP
1hr 30min
2hrs
LP
3hrs
*
DVD+R DL provides 1.8× the above times.
b Note
• Depending on video content, maximum recordable video time on a disc may vary.
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About Created Discs
Characteristic of disc
Blu-ray Disc™
HD Video
• Using a Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition
image quality (HD) video of a longer duration than a DVD
disc. Photos can also be recorded. HD (High Definition)
video and photos can be additionally copied on the recorded
disc later.
BD
• A Blu-ray Disc can be played on a Blu-ray Disc player/
®
recorder, PlayStation 3 or other compatible device.
DVD (AVCHD disc)*
HD Video
• High definition image quality (HD) video can be recorded on
DVD media, such as DVD-R discs. Photos can also be
recorded. HD (High Definition) video and photos can be
additionally copied on the recorded disc later if the disc is not
DVD
• A DVD (AVCHD disc) can be played on an AVCHD
®
compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, PlayStation 3 or
other compatible device.
*
This type of disc may be called DVD (HD), High Definition DVD,
etc.
DVD*
SD Video
• Standard definition image quality (SD) video (including the
video converted high definition image quality (HD) video)
can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs.
Photos can also be recorded. SD (Standard Definition) video
and photos can be additionally copied on the recorded disc
DVD
• A DVD can be played on a DVD player/recorder or other
compatible device.
*
This type of disc may be called DVD (SD), DVD (STD), video DVD,
DVD video, etc.
b Note
• A Blu-ray Disc and DVD (AVCHD disc) cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or
recorder. Do not insert these discs in the DVD player or recorder. The DVD player or recorder may fail to
eject the disc, and erase its contents.
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Configuration of disc
This unit creates a disc menu on the recorded disc. The Disc Menu is displayed each time a
disc is inserted into a playback device 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.
Discs recorded SD (Standard Definition) video
(DV IN or VIDEO IN connection)
DVD
Disc Menu
Disc
Title
Title
5
00:11:23
00:15:43
Title
6
00:20:55
00:08:10
12.24.2007
3.20.2008
Title
3.22.2008
7
Title
4.29.2008
8
02/03
Chapter
Start recording
End recording
The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created between the points where you start
and stop recording on this unit.
For each title, chapters are automatically created according to the [Auto Chapter] setting
Discs recorded SD (Standard Definition) video
(USB connection or Memory card slot)
DVD
Disc Menu
Disc
Title
Title
5
00:11:23
00:15:43
Title
6
00:20:55
00:08:10
12.24.2007
3.20.2008
Title
3.22.2008
7
Title
4.29.2008
8
02/03
Scene
Chapter
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• The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created at points in the video where the
shooting date changes.
For each title, chapters (breakpoints of a video on the disc) are automatically created by
scene between the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera.
• If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera),
different aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3 setting on the camera), or add videos to the disc, titles
(even of the same shooting date) may be separated.
Discs recorded HD (High Definition) video
BD DVD
Disc Menu
Disc
06 2007.12.24
00:11:23
00:20:55
00:15:43
00:08:10
00:10:35
Shooting date
07 2008. 3.20
08 2008. 3.22
09 2008. 4.29
002/003
10 2008. 5.
3
Scene
• The Disc Menu lists the shooting dates of scenes. Each shooting date is configured by scene
created between the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera.
• If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera),
or add videos to the disc, titles (even of the same shooting date) may be separated.
• When selecting [Disc Index] in the top right of the Disc Menu, each scene is played
sequentially for 10 seconds from the beginning. If a recorded scene is too long, indexes will
be automatically created at intervals of several minutes and played for 10 seconds.
b Notes
• Some players may not be able to display the Disc Menu.
• When photos and videos are recorded onto the same disc, the Disc Menu does not show thumbnails or
shooting dates for photos.
z Hint
• You can select from four types of images as the background image for the Disc Menu screen (page 57).
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Discs recorded photos
BD DVD
• When copying photos to a disc, new file numbers are assigned to the recorded photos in the
order they are copied to the disc.
• The recorded photos are stored in a folder “sssVBDMA” created under the “DCIM”
folder on the disc. (Example: “100VBDMA”, “101VBDMA1”, ... )
• Up to 4000 files in a DVD or 6000 files in a BD can be recorded.
• You can view photos (JPEG files) recorded on a disc using a DVD or BD device capable of
playing JPEG files. For viewing or handling 3D photos (MPO file) or RAW format photos
(ARW file), a specific device or PC with software supporting those files is required.
• You can record both videos and photos together onto the same disc.
b Note
• If you want to copy both HD (High Definition) videos and photos on the same DVD media, copy HD
(High Definition) videos first. If you copy photos first, videos added later are limited to SD (Standard
Definition).
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Additional Information
Precautions
• Do not affix labels on discs.
• Do not store discs in dusty or humid
locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat
generating devices.
• To protect important data, always keep
discs in their cases.
Operation and storage conditions
Avoid using or storing this unit in hot or
humid locations, or places where it might
be subject to severe vibration or direct
sunlight.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Data may not be recorded properly if
there are scratches or dust on the
unrecorded area of writable discs. Handle
discs very carefully.
Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external
surfaces of this unit. Do not use an abrasive,
disposable cloth such as paper towels, as
they may damage the surface finish.
Transportation
Handling memory cards
Please repack this unit in its original carton
when shipping, and remove any disc
beforehand.
• 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 touching 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 interior of a car, outdoors exposed
to direct sunlight, or near a heater.
- direct sunlight
Moisture condensation
Do not expose this unit to sudden
temperature changes. Do not use this unit
immediately after moving it from a cold to
warm location or raising the room
temperature suddenly, as condensation may
have formed within this unit. If the
temperature changes suddenly while using
this unit, keep the power on, but stop using
it for at least an hour.
- high humidity
- corrosive substances
- excessive dust
- electrostatic or electronic noises
- magnetic fields
Handling discs
• Handle discs only by the edges. Never
touch the recording surface.
• 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
this unit is accessing it, as data may be
rendered unreadable.
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Specifications
Recording/Copying
Creatable discs
Playback
Playable discs
• DVD (DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW)
Standard Definition (SD) video recording
High Definition (HD) video recording
Photo recording
Discs created with VBD-MA1*
(Other commercial or recorded discs are not
supported.)
*
HD (High Definition) video cannot be
played back.
• DVD (DVD+R DL)
Standard Definition (SD) video recording
• Blu-ray Disc (BD-R/RE)
High Definition (HD) video recording
Photo recording
Output
Built-in LCD display
1
Recordable discs*
PC mode
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
System requirements*
OS
• Windows XP
(Home SP3/Professional SP3)
• Windows Vista
(Home Basic SP2/Home Premium SP2/
Business SP2/Ultimate SP2)
• Windows 7
2
DVD+R DL* , BD-R LTH
*
1 Use 12cm disc only
*2 Use the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector only.
Supported input file/signal format
• Standard Definition (SD) video recording
1
MPEG-2 PS*
(USB or memory card slot input)
DVC-SD
(Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate)
(DV IN input)
Analog video recording
(VIDEO IN input)
Interface
• High Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
*
Necessary to meet system requirements
specified by the software for the BD/DVD/
CD drive you use.
• High Definition (HD) video recording
AVCHD
2
(USB* or memory card slot input)
• Photo recording
DCF2.0 compliant file format
JPEG ( .jpg file)
MPO ( .mpo file)
RAW ( .arw file)*
*1 Supported Sony cameras only (except
Compatible discs
• Write (maximum speed)
BD-R (6×), BD-R DL (6×), BD-RE (2×),
BD-RE DL (2×)
DVD+R (8×), DVD+R DL (6×),
DVD+RW (8×), DVD-R (8×),
DVD-R DL (6×), DVD-RW (6×),
DVD-RAM (5×)
CD-R (24×), CD-RW (16×)
• Read (maximum speed)
BD-ROM (6×), DVD-ROM (8×),
CD-ROM (24×)
3
camcorders shooting with 8cm DVD).
*2 Supported Sony cameras only.
*
3 Sony ARW2.2 format
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12cm disc (BD, DVD, CD),
8cm disc (DVD, CD)
General
Power
Input/Output Interface
DC 12V (supplied from the DC IN jack)
1
DV IN*
Consumption
30W
4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100, DVC-SD
input
AC adapter*
Type: AC-NB12A
Input: AC 100 V - 240 V
Output: DC 12 V/2.5A
VIDEO IN
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
AUDIO IN
*
Use an AC power cord appropriate for the
region or country of use.
2 Vrms (Impedance more than 47 kilohms)
USB port
Type A*
Type mini B*
Size*
2
Approx. 144 × 42.6 × 161.5 mm (W×H×D)
3
*
Including maximal projections.
*1 For DV input from DV digital video camera
Weight
Approx. 550 g
only.
*2 For Sony camera connection only (except
charging battery on camera).
*3 For PC mode (PC connection)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C
Memory card slot*
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
“Memory Stick Duo”
SD Memory Card
*
Not available in PC mode
LCD monitor
2.7 type TFT drive
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SD (Standard Definition)
SD (Standard Definition)
Select Photos
displaying only one
Select Videos
STD (Standard Definition)
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