Sony Blu VBD MA1 User Manual

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.  
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• 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  
6
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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What type of disc do you want to create?  
Blu-ray Disc™  
(HD video)  
DVD  
(HD video)  
DVD  
(SD video)  
Blu-ray Disc™  
or DVD  
Reference page  
for copy mode  
9
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  
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  
: 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 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].  
*
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  
Built-in memory  
Insert a Memory Card into  
the slot  
Memory Card  
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*  
DV/D8 tape  
8cm Disc  
Use an AV cable*  
• 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  
HDD  
Built-in memory  
Memory Card  
8cm Disc  
Use an AV cable*  
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  
Built-in memory  
*
1 Except for “Bloggie” and other MP4 camera  
Insert a Memory card into the  
slot  
Memory Card  
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  
Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read “Find a Type of Copy(page  
8). Find a Type of Copy” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you  
through the recording process.  
Use the chart “Find a type of copy mode” (page 8) to determine a method appropriate for  
your device, and the type of disc you wish to create. Next, use the “Type of copy mode (A  
- E)” on page 10 through 18 to determine the connection and device operation.  
Connect your device to this unit as instructed in the “Type of copy mode (A - E).”  
Configure your device if necessary.  
Copying (pages 40, 43, 45, 49, 51)  
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.  
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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  
A Memory card slot (page 35)  
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.  
E DV IN connector (page 32)  
F USB (Type A) port (page 30)  
To copy images, connect the camera  
here.  
B Memory card access LED  
Lights amber when accessing a memory  
card.  
G USB (Type mini B) port (page 60)  
To use as an external disc drive, connect  
the computer here.  
C Disc tray (page 29)  
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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  
C RETURN button (page 38, 56)  
If you want to display the  
[Menu], press this button.  
D 1 (power) button (page 28)  
E
(record) button (pages 40,  
49)  
F Z (eject) button (page 29)  
G x (stop) button (pages 41, 50,  
55)  
Rear panel  
A AUDIO IN connectors (page 33)  
B VIDEO IN connector (page 33)  
C DC IN connector (page 29)  
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  
For types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup” section for your “Type of  
copy mode (A - E)” on pages 10 through 18.  
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  
memory card into the memory card slot (page 35).  
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.  
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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  
Disc (page 29).  
If a disc is already inserted in this unit, skip  
this screen and move to the next.  
m
Following the message, insert a memory  
card into the memory card slot (page 35).  
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.  
Select a copy mode in the top right (page 40).  
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  
and discs” on page 23 previously.  
[
]
Displays when recording SD  
(Standard Definition) videos.  
1
Prepare for recording.  
C Type of disc  
[
]
Initially, turn on this unit (page 28),  
insert a disc and connect cables (page  
30) or insert memory card (page 35).  
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  
selecting options from the menu (page 38).  
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]  
(page 42).  
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  
[Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON] (page 57).  
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  
copy” (page 41), insert the same type of blank  
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  
step 2 (page 40), select [Thumbnail] or  
[Shooting Date].  
This unit starts the recording process.  
For serial procedure, follow after step 3,  
on page 41.  
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
Turn on this unit (page 28) and  
insert a disc (page 29).  
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,  
refer to page 41.  
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  
recorded onto the disc (page 24).  
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.  
Initially, turn on this unit (page 28),  
insert a disc (page 29) and connect a DV  
(i.LINK) cable for recording (page 32).  
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  
display window in step 6 (page 45).  
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  
connected camera (page 46).  
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  
when recording is complete (page 57).  
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.  
Initially, turn on this unit (page 28),  
insert a disc (page 29) and connect an  
audio/video cable (AV cable) for  
recording (page 33).  
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.  
and discs” on page 23 previously.  
[
]
Displays when recording to a DVD  
disc.  
1
Prepare for recording.  
Initially, turn on this unit (page 28),  
insert a disc and connect cables (page  
30) or insert memory card (page 35).  
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  
selecting options from the menu (page 38).  
[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]  
(page 53).  
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]  
(page 57). Follow the message.  
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  
[Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON] (page 57).  
• 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  
copy” (page 52), insert the same type of blank  
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  
step 2 (page 51), select [Thumbnail] or  
[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,  
on page 52.  
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  
mode (page 71).  
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  
unit (page 28).  
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  
perform other operations (page 36) when you  
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  
[Setup] in [Menu](page 58).  
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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  
(page 30).  
• 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  
the [Menu] screen (page 38).  
General  
To create a DVD by down-converting  
an HD (High Definition) video  
• Connect a camera to this unit using an  
audio/video cable or AV cable (page 33).  
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  
and set up to record videos (page 36).  
• To change the input manually, operate from  
the [Menu] screen (page 38).  
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  
unit (page 32).  
• 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  
connected securely (page 28).  
• 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  
from the [Menu] screen (page 38).  
• 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  
videos (page 72).  
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  
compatible disc (page 67).  
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  
blank disc (page 58).  
• 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  
finalize the disc first (page 57).  
• 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  
content and recording method (pages 23,  
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)  
Recordable time depends on the [Rec Quality] (REC mode) setting on this unit (page 56).  
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  
finalized (page 57).  
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  
later if the disc is not finalized (page 57).  
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  
configured in the Setup Menu (page 57).  
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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Index  
Numerics  
D
J
Disc  
L
A
M
Time required for  
B
E
N
C
F
O
Computer  
P
H
Previewing  
Connecting to a computer  
Handycam® ......................... 20  
Disconnecting from a  
HD (High Definition)  
HD (High Definition)  
R
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P/N 7925000103A  
Sony Corporation Printed in China  

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