Sony Computer Drive VRD MC6 User Manual

4-156-864-12(1)  
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Multi-Function  
DVD Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
VRD-MC6  
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7) Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that  
produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A  
polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided  
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete  
outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being  
walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories  
specified by the manufacturer.  
FCC Compliance Statements  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
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.  
- Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning  
storms or when unused for long periods of  
time.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku  
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and product safety  
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For  
any service or guarantee matters please  
refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
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.  
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Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery  
contains perchlorate.  
Notes on AC power adapter  
• Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed  
near the equipment and shall be easily  
accessible.  
• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter and  
power cord.  
• Do not use any other AC adapter. It may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Connect the AC adapter to an easily accessible  
socket outlet.  
• Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.  
• Should you notice an abnormality in the AC  
adapter, disconnect it from the socket outlet  
immediately.  
• Use a commercially available AC plug adapter,  
if necessary, depending on the design of the wall  
outlet.  
For customers in the United Kingdom  
and Republic of Ireland  
A molded plug complying with BS1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience. Should the fuse in the plug  
supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the  
same rating as the supplied one and  
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,  
marked with  
or mark) must be used.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has  
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach  
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please  
contact your nearest Sony service station.  
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic  
Equipment (Applicable in the  
European Union and other European  
countries with separate collection  
systems)  
• 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.  
The nameplate is located on the bottom of  
the unit.  
This symbol on the product  
or on its packaging indicates  
that this product shall not be  
treated as household waste.  
Instead it shall be handed  
over to the applicable  
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.  
collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly, you will  
help prevent potential negative  
consequences for the environment and  
human health, which could otherwise be  
caused by inappropriate waste handling of  
this product. The recycling of materials will  
help to conserve natural resources. For  
more detailed information about recycling  
of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
Model:  
Serial Number: ________  
VRD-MC6  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
perchlorate  
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• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
• AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.  
• “PLAYSTATION” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  
• 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  
DVDirect. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty  
conditions.  
Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices,  
incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of  
software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using  
this product.  
The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions  
specified on the warranty card.  
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  
Selecting copy mode  
Find a type of copy mode ................8  
Type of copy modeA  
Record HD video as is.................10  
Connecting Cables for Recording  
Type of copy modeB  
Down-convert videos to SD  
(Standard Definition) quality ........12  
Type of copy modeC  
Record SD (Standard Definition)  
video as is....................................14  
Type of copy modeD  
Record SD (Standard Definition)  
video as is....................................16  
Copying and Consolidating Contents  
Type of copy modeE  
Connect other video device and  
record SD (Standard Definition)  
video ............................................18  
Copying a photo ............................20  
Recording HD (High Definition)  
Recording SD (Standard Definition)  
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Supported Discs and Memory Cards  
Recording Time and Video Lengths  
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Videos  
Selecting copy mode  
Find a type of copy mode  
Depending on your video device or the type of disc you are creating, you can  
select the copy mode and device connection that best serves your needs.  
Select the type of disc to create  
The following explains about selecting a copy mode of video. For details on copying a photo, refer  
I want to record HD (High Definition) video as is.  
HD (High Definition) Disc (AVCHD format)  
AVCHD format compatible device  
Sony Blu-ray Disc  
player/recorder  
Playstation3®  
Compatible  
players  
Not playable on DVD players/recorders.  
I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players.  
SD (Standard Definition) Disc  
DVD player/recorder  
Computer  
Compatible  
players  
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About Handycam®  
In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam® and  
AVCHD Handycam® refer to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder.  
Which device did  
you use to capture  
the video?  
What image quality  
does the video have?  
: High Definition  
: Standard Definition  
Type of copy mode  
Sony High Definition  
Digital video camera  
Digital still camera  
Sony Standard  
Definition  
Digital video camera  
You cannot  
create HD (High  
Definition) disc.  
You cannot create HD (High  
Definition) disc.  
Other video device  
(video camera, VHS  
recorder, etc.)  
Type of copy mode  
Down-converted to SD  
(Standard Definition)  
during recording.  
Sony High Definition  
Digital video camera  
Sony Standard  
Definition  
Digital video camera  
*
Other video device  
(video camera, VHS  
recorder, etc.)  
*
Down-converted to SD  
(Standard Definition)  
during recording.  
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Videos  
Type of copy mode  
Record HD video as is  
What is the recording  
media?  
Connection and setup  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
HDD  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Built-in memory  
Memory Card  
Insert a Memory Card into  
1
the slot*  
*
1 You can record video by connecting a  
camera via a USB cable.  
Recording is not available.  
You can record by down-  
converting to SD (Standard  
Definition). See Type of copy  
mode B (page 12) for details.  
8cm Disc  
Recording is not available.  
DV tape  
(HDV format)  
You can record by down-  
converting to SD (Standard  
Definition). See Type of copy  
mode B (page 12) for details.  
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Select the copy mode and  
create a disc!  
One Touch  
Disc Burn  
Press the button on  
camera  
Copying All  
Contents  
The entire contents  
of camera  
Copying  
Only New  
Video  
Only the new contents  
of camera  
Copying  
Copying  
Visual Index  
Lists  
Select by a scene/  
shooting date  
3
Playlist*  
Playlist contents on  
camera  
4
2
*2 Recording possible only when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models  
support One Touch Disc Burn.  
*3 Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist.  
*4 Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.  
b Note  
• You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding  
18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD  
format. In this case, you can record by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition) quality. See  
Type of copy mode B (page 12.)  
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Videos  
Type of copy mode  
Down-convert videos to SD (Standard  
Definition) quality  
What is the recording  
media?  
Connection and setup  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
HDD  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Built-in memory  
8cm Disc  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Memory Card  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
DV tape  
(HDV format)  
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the  
Handycam® to [ON].  
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Select the copy mode and  
create a disc!  
Copying Manually  
Recording while operating camera  
Copying All Contents  
The entire contents of camera  
Copying Manually  
Recording while operating camera  
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Videos  
Type of copy mode  
Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is  
What is the recording  
media?  
Connection and setup  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
HDD  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Built-in memory  
8cm Disc  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Insert a Memory Card into  
1
the slot*  
Memory Card  
*
1 You can record video by connecting a  
camera via a USB cable.  
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable  
(supplied with camera or sold separately)  
DV tape  
(HDV format)  
All of the above media  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold separately)  
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Select the copy mode and  
create a disc!  
One Touch  
Copying All Copying and Copying Only Copying  
Copying  
Visual Index  
Lists  
Select by a scene/  
shooting date  
3
Disc Burn  
Press the button on  
camera  
Contents  
The entire contents  
of camera  
Consolidating New Video  
Playlist  
Only the newcontents Playlist contents on  
of camera camera  
*
Contents  
Consolidate the video  
onto one disc  
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2
Copying All Contents  
The entire contents of camera  
Copying Manually  
Recording while operating camera  
*2 Recording only possible when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models  
support one touch disc burn.  
*3 Copying Playlist is possible only with cameras that can create a playlist.  
*4 Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.  
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Videos  
Type of copy mode  
Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is  
What is the recording  
media?  
Connection and setup  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
HDD  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Built-in memory  
8cm Disc  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Insert a Memory Card into  
1
the slot*  
Memory Card  
*
1 You can record video by connecting a  
camera via a USB cable.  
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable  
(sold separately)  
DV tape  
D8 (Digital8) tape  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with camera or sold separately)  
All of the above media  
Other media  
(8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.)  
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Select the copy mode and  
create a disc!  
One Touch  
Disc Burn  
Copying All Copying and Copying Only Copying  
Contents Consolidating New Video Playlist  
Only the newcontents Playlist contents on  
of camera of camera camera  
Copying  
Visual Index  
Lists  
Select by a scene/  
shooting date  
Press the button on The entire contents  
Contents  
camera  
Consolidate the video  
onto one disc  
2
Copying All Contents  
The entire contents of camera  
Copying Manually  
Recording while operating the camera  
*2 Built-in memory of “HYBRID Plus” Handycam® cannot be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.  
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Videos  
Type of copy mode  
Connect other video device and record SD  
(Standard Definition) video  
What is the recording  
media of your video  
device?  
Connection and setup for  
your video device  
You cannot record via a USB cable.  
Use a DV (i.LINK) cable  
Video device with DV  
connector, capable of  
outputting DV signals  
(sold separately)  
Use an AV cable  
(supplied with DVDirect or sold  
separately)  
Video device with AV OUT  
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Select the copy mode and  
create a disc!  
Copying All Contents  
The entire contents of camera  
Copying Manually  
Recording while operating the camera  
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Photos  
Copying a photo  
Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. You can create a slideshow of the disc contents.  
What is the recording  
Connection and setup  
media or memory card?  
Recording media  
HDD  
Use a USB cable  
(supplied with camera or sold  
separately)  
Built-in memory  
8cm Disc  
Memory Card  
Memory card  
Insert a Memory card into  
the slot  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
“Memory Stick”  
SD Card  
xD Picture Card  
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Select the copy mode and  
create a disc!  
The created disc  
Copying All  
Copying Visual  
Contents  
The entire contents  
of camera  
Index Lists  
Select by a scene/  
shooting date  
Photo disc  
• The photo (JPEG file) is copied.  
JPEG  
Playable on a computer or DVD player/  
recorder capable of playing JPEG files.  
Copying All  
Copying Visual  
Slideshow disc  
Contents  
The entire contents  
of camera  
Index Lists  
Select by a scene/  
shooting date  
• The photo (JPEG file) is copied.  
• The slideshow disc (Standard  
Definition) is created.  
JPEG  
Slideshow  
Playable on a computer or commercial  
DVD player/recorder.  
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Introducing DVDirect  
About this manual  
Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read the “Selecting copy mode”  
pages.  
Selecting copy mode” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you  
through the recording process.  
Videos  
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.  
m
Connect your device to the DVDirect as instructed in the “Type of copy mode (A - E).”  
Configure your device if necessary.  
m
Copying (pages 38, 54)  
Select an available copy mode (A - E) best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions  
on the page referred to in this manual.  
m
Photos  
Selecting copy mode and preparations for recording (page 20)  
Determine the connection and device operation then configure your device if necessary.  
m
Copying (pages 59, 61)  
Select an available copy mode best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions on the  
page referred to in this manual.  
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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.  
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 8cm disc  
Functions available for camera recording to “Memory Stick  
Duo,” SD card, etc.  
Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8  
(Digital8) tapes  
Video device with audio/video outputs  
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About Handycam  
®
®
In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam refers to  
an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder.  
About Images  
In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos.  
About the DVDirect  
In this manual, “DVDirect” refers to the VRD-MC6.  
About illustrations  
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed  
on your screen.  
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Features  
You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.  
Recording HD (High Definition) video  
You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with a Sony digital video camera or digital  
still camera. Created discs can be played on an AVCHD compatible device. For details about  
AVCHD disc compatibility, see “Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility” on page  
81.  
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video  
You can record video from various cameras and AV devices directly onto discs in SD  
(Standard Definition) image quality. Created discs can be played on DVD players and other  
DVD devices.  
Recording photos  
You can archive photos from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc.  
Before you begin  
Notes on the supported device and the image  
The DVDirect supports the following copying.  
• HD (High Definition) video  
- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital video camera  
- High Definition (AVCHD format) video taken by a Sony digital still camera  
• SD (Standard Definition) video  
- Standard Definition video taken by a Sony digital video camera  
- video of various video devices (video device with audio/video output)  
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• Photos  
- photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera  
- photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera  
The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc  
type you are creating. For details, see page 6 and select the corresponding connection and  
operation.  
Notes on copying on discs  
• You cannot copy:  
- videos with copy-protection signals (commercial DVDs, VHS software, some programs  
from satellite or CATV receivers, etc.).  
- videos to a disc (unfinalized) created with a device other than the DVDirect.  
• You cannot record video unsupported by DVDirect via USB or a memory card inserted into  
the DVDirect’s slot (for example, MPEG1 or MPEG4, other than AVCHD, etc. taken with a  
mobile phone or web-camcorder). You can record video using A/V cable.  
• You cannot copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to the disc as is. These HD  
(High Definition) videos can be copied by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition)  
quality:  
- HD videos recorded in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX]  
®
mode (for example, High Definition Handycam ) in AVCHD format.  
®
- HD videos recorded on an 8cm DVD using a High Definition Handycam .  
®
- HD videos recorded on a DV tape using a High Definition Handycam (HDV format).  
- HD videos recorded with an HD (High Definition) compatible camera other than  
AVCHD format  
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• You cannot simultaneously copy images when storing multiple types of image* on a  
camera or memory card.  
• You cannot simultaneously copy images stored in different media in case of multiple types  
2
of media* on a camera or memory card.  
• If you erase or edit a video on a camera with a computer or Playstation 3 , you may not be  
®
able to copy videos properly by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. Use the camera to  
erase or edit video.  
*
1 HD (High Definition) video, SD (Standard Definition) video or photo  
*2 HDD, built-in memory, 8cm disc or “Memory Stick Duo”  
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Package Contents  
Please confirm that the package contains the following items.  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.  
The number in parentheses indicates the number of items.  
VRD-MC6 (DVDirect) (1)  
AC adapter (1)  
AC power cord (1)  
Operating Instructions (this document) (1)  
b Note  
• Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use.  
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Parts and Controls  
Main unit  
Front and sides  
R
AUDIO IN  
1
L
VIDEO IN  
2
0
DV IN  
3
qa  
qs  
4
5 6 7 8 9  
A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34)  
B VIDEO IN connector (page 34)  
C DV IN connector (page 33)  
D USB (Type A) port (page 31)  
E 1 (power) button (page 29)  
F Top panel (page 28)  
L “Memory Stick Duo” slot (page 36)  
b Note  
• “Memory Stick Duo” uses a different slot from  
other memory cards. Make sure to insert a  
“Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick  
Duo” slot, and other types of memory cards into  
the multi memory card slot. If you try to insert a  
“Memory Stick Duo” into the multi memory  
card slot, it may become jammed.  
G Disc tray (page 30)  
H Emergency eject hole  
If you cannot open the disc tray with the  
Z (eject) button, turn off the DVDirect.  
Insert a pin or straightened paper clip  
into this hole to open the disc tray.  
I Z (eject) button (page 30)  
Do not insert this  
in this slot.  
J Multi memory card slot (page 36)  
Insert a “Memory Stick,” SD Card or  
xD-Picture Card here.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
K Memory card access LED  
Lights amber when accessing a memory  
card.  
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Top panel  
1
R
AUDIO IN  
L
VIDEO IN  
DV IN  
2
3
RETURN  
ENTER  
4
5
A Display window  
C RETURN button (page 66)  
Displays the operation screen, and  
images from a playback device or  
memory card.  
D STOP button (pages 38, 56, 64, 65)  
E RECORD button (pages 38, 56)  
B V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages  
56, 64, 65)  
Rear panel  
DC IN 12V  
1
A DC IN connector (page 29)  
b Note  
• Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc., may  
become warm after the DVDirect is used. 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 the DVDirect’s DC IN connector.  
Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.  
DVDirect  
To DC IN  
connector  
DC IN 12V  
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 the DVDirect 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.  
b Note  
• Metallic parts of the disc tray and an ejected disc may be warm. This is not a malfunction.  
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Connecting Cables for Recording  
®
For types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup for your Handycam /  
video device” section for your “Type of copy mode (A - E)” on pages 10 through 20.  
USB cable  
1
Turn on the camera.  
b Note  
• For the camcorder, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter.  
z Hint  
• Depending on the model type, you may need to change the mode from the REC mode to other modes such  
as PLAY or EDIT. For details about modes, refer to your camera’s operating instructions.  
2
Connect the camera to the DVDirect.  
Multi port  
USB cable/USB cable  
for multi-use terminal  
(supplied with camera  
or sold separately)  
USB port  
(Type Mini B)  
USB port  
(Type A)  
USB cable  
(supplied with camera  
or sold separately)  
z Hint  
• If your camera does not have USB port, use a Handycam® Station or Multi Output Station that supports  
your camera.  
3
Check the USB connection on the camera.  
Sony digital video camera  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Be sure to select the media that stores images to  
record.  
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Button names on the [USB SELECT] screen  
Storage Media  
Button Name  
Hard disk drive  
Built-in memory  
8cm disc  
[
[
[
[
USB CONNECT] [  
COMPUTER] [  
HDD], etc.  
USB CONNECT], etc.  
USB CONNECT] [  
USB CONNECT] [  
COMPUTER], etc.  
COMPUTER], etc.  
Memory Card  
z Hints  
• Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to the  
DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary.  
• If your camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO] ([AUTO] is the default setting).  
Sony digital still camera  
USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. [USB mode]  
or [Mass Storage] screen appears.  
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 the DVDirect, the DVDirect  
will choose the memory card as the USB connection. However, built-in memory might be chosen  
depending on the model of the camera and its setting. For details, see the instruction manual of the  
camera, and confirm the settings of [USB Connect] and [LUN Settings].  
b Notes  
• You need an audio/video cable (AV cable), instead of a USB cable, for connection to copy:  
– “PhotoMOVIE” from an 8cm disc in a Handycam®.  
– videos from an 8cm disc formatted in VR mode in a Handycam®.  
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DV (i.LINK) cable  
1
Turn on the camera.  
b Note  
• For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter.  
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) videos using High Definition Handycam® (HDV format) by  
connecting with DV (i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® to [ON]. This  
will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality.  
Connect the camera to the DVDirect.  
DV connector  
DV IN connector  
DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied)  
b Notes  
• A DV (i.LINK) cable is for DV or D8 (Digital8) tapes only. You cannot record videos from MICROMV  
or HDV cameras (HDV format) and other digital video devices having an i.LINK connector. You need an  
audio/video cable (AV cable) for these devices.  
• 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  
• For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter.  
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 Stick Duo,” 8cm disc, or Built-in memory). For  
details, refer to the operating instructions of your video device.  
• The [A/V t DV OUT] setting on Handycam® (DV/D8) must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is the default  
setting).  
Connect the video device to the DVDirect.  
Use an audio/video cable (not supplied) or AV cable (not supplied) when connecting a  
video device to the DVDirect.  
z Hint  
• Connectors may differ between devices. Refer to the operating instructions for your device, and use an  
appropriate cable.  
For audio/video cables:  
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
connectors  
AUDIO IN connectors  
VIDEO IN connector  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
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A/V OUT connector  
A/V  
A/V OUT  
or  
AUDIO IN connectors  
VIDEO IN connector  
AV cable (not supplied or supplied with the video device)  
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Memory Card  
When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its  
corresponding memory card slot on the DVDirect.  
Insert a memory card into its corresponding slot.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
“Memory Stick”  
SD Card  
xD-Picture Card  
Push the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull  
out.  
b Notes  
• Do not use more than one memory card slot at a time. Insert only one memory card into a memory card  
slot.  
• Do not insert another memory card while recording onto a disc. Doing so may cause a write error.  
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick Duo” adapter into the multi memory card slot.  
• 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 of DVDirect  
After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards,  
discs, and 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.  
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. The  
menu items are as follows.  
,
Menu  
Function  
Video b DVD  
Photo b DVD  
DVD Preview  
AVCHD Dubbing  
Setup  
Copy a SD (Standard Definition) video to a disc.  
Copy photos to a disc.  
Playback a created disc.  
Record HD (High Definition) video to a disc.  
Configure various settings.  
Notes on copying multiple types of image  
When multiple image types are recorded in a camera or memory card the image is copied as  
follows in this manual.  
(Images are copied in the following order: HD (High Definition) video - SD (Standard  
Definition) video - photo.)  
Types of image recorded in camera/memory card  
Type of image to be copied  
HD (High  
SD (Standard  
Photo  
Definition) video Definition) video  
a
a
a
a
a
a
HD (High Definition) video  
HD (High Definition) video  
HD (High Definition) video  
SD (Standard Definition) video  
a
a
a
To copy SD (Standard Definition) video, use [Video b DVD] in the [Menu] screen. To copy a  
photo, use [Photo b DVD] in the [Menu] screen.  
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Copying From a camera  
Copying All Contents  
This mode allows you to record videos onto  
a disc from a camera connected to the  
DVDirect or memory card inserted into the  
2
Make sure that [Full] appears at  
the top right of the display  
window, and press the  
slot with a single touch of the  
(record)  
button. This is one of the simpler copy  
modes, eliminating the need to select  
videos.  
(record) button to start recording.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (pages 31).  
b Note  
• See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25  
previously.  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process. The  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
(record) button lights  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects signals  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port or memory card inserted into the  
slot, [USB] or the type of memory card  
appears in the top left of the display  
window.  
The following appears in the display  
window when a camcorder is connected  
to the USB port.  
Type of disc created  
: HD (High  
Definition) video  
: SD (Standard  
Definition) video  
Type  
of input  
Copy  
mode  
Number of required discs  
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3
Change to a blank disc when the  
message [Insert a blank DVD.]  
appears.  
If the contents do not fit onto a single  
disc, the disc will be ejected  
automatically when it becomes full.  
Remove the created disc and insert a  
blank one. Recording will resume  
automatically.  
Next disc/number of  
required discs  
4
Remove the created disc.  
The disc is finalized automatically when  
recording is complete.  
To stop recording  
Press the  
(stop) button when  
replacing a disc.  
You cannot stop while recording is in  
progress.  
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Copying Only New Video  
You can copy only newly-recorded  
contents whose previous contents have  
already been recorded onto a disc (by  
selecting [Incremental] or One Touch Disc  
Burn). As the DVDirect automatically  
detects newly recorded videos, you do not  
need to search for them yourself.  
2
Press B or b to select  
[Incremental], and press the  
(record) button to start recording.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (pages 31).  
b Note  
• See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25  
previously.  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects signals  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port or memory card inserted into the  
slot, [USB] or the type of memory card  
appears in the top left of the display  
window.  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process. The  
(record) button lights  
The following appears in the display  
window when a camcorder is connected  
to the USB port.  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
Type of disc created  
: HD (High  
Definition) video  
: SD (Standard  
Definition) video  
Type  
of input  
Copy  
mode  
Number of required discs  
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Change to a blank disc when the  
message [Insert a blank DVD.]  
appears.  
If the contents do not fit onto a single  
disc, the disc will be ejected  
automatically when it becomes full.  
Remove the created disc and insert a  
blank one. Recording will resume  
automatically.  
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  
68.  
6
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
Next disc/number of  
required discs  
4
5
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
If you copy HD (High Definition)  
videos onto a disc, the disc will be  
finalized and ejected automatically. If  
you copy SD (Standard Definition)  
videos onto a disc, a message asking  
whether to finalize the disc appears. Go  
to step 5.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
To stop recording  
Press the  
(stop) button when  
replacing a disc.  
You cannot stop while recording is in  
progress.  
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
z Hint  
• The DVDirect stores the recording history of a  
camera (built-in memory), or a memory card,  
copying only newly-recorded video (to be  
recorded to a disc). The DVDirect can store a  
combined total of 10 recording history stored in  
a camera or memory card.  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip step 6 below.  
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Copying Playlist  
This mode allows you to record videos  
within a Playlist created on your camera.  
For details on creating a Playlist, refer to  
your camera’s operating instructions.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (page 31).  
2
Press B or b to select [Playlist],  
and press the  
(record) button  
to start recording.  
b Note  
• See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25  
previously.  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects signals  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port or memory card inserted into the  
slot, [USB] or the type of memory card  
appears in the top left of the display  
window.  
The following appears in the display  
window when a camcorder is connected  
to the USB port.  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process. The (record) button lights  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
Type of disc created  
: HD (High  
Definition) video  
: SD (Standard  
Definition) video  
Type  
of input  
Copy  
mode  
Number of required discs  
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3
Change to a blank disc when the  
message [Insert a blank DVD.]  
appears.  
If the contents do not fit onto a single  
disc, the disc will be ejected  
automatically when it becomes full.  
Remove the created disc and insert a  
blank one. Recording will resume  
automatically.  
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  
68.  
6
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
Next disc/number of  
required discs  
4
5
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
If you copy HD (High Definition)  
videos onto a disc, the disc will be  
finalized and ejected automatically. If  
you copy SD (Standard Definition)  
videos onto a disc, a message asking  
whether to finalize the disc appears. Go  
to step 5.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
To stop recording  
Press the  
(stop) button when  
replacing a disc.  
You cannot stop while recording is in  
progress.  
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip step 6 below.  
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Copying Visual Index Lists  
You can record videos selected by viewing  
thumbnails.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (page 31).  
b Note  
• See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25  
previously.  
3
4
Press V or v to select [Thumbnail]  
or [Shooting Date], and press the  
ENTER button.  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects signals  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port or memory card inserted into the  
slot, [USB] or the type of memory card  
appears in the top left of the display  
window.  
The following appears in the display  
window when a camcorder is connected  
to the USB port.  
Type of disc created  
: HD (High  
Definition) video  
Press B/V/v/b to select the  
thumbnail or shooting date you  
wish to copy, and press the  
ENTER button to mark.  
: SD (Standard  
Definition) video  
Type  
of input  
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the  
selection between marked and  
unmarked.  
Copy  
mode  
Selected scene  
Number of required discs  
Marked  
sceneto  
copy  
2
Press B or b to select [Select  
Videos].  
Shooting date  
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Press the  
start recording.  
(record) button to  
Next disc/number of required  
discs  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process. The  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
(record) button lights  
7
8
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
If you copy HD (High Definition)  
videos onto a disc, the disc will be  
finalized and ejected automatically. If  
you copy SD (Standard Definition)  
videos onto a disc, a message asking  
whether to finalize the disc appears. Go  
to step 8.  
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
6
Change to a blank disc when the  
message [Insert a blank DVD.]  
appears.  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip step 9 below.  
If the contents do not fit onto a single  
disc, the disc will be ejected  
automatically when it becomes full.  
Remove the created disc and insert a  
blank one. Recording will resume  
automatically.  
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  
68.  
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Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
To stop recording  
Press the  
(stop) button when  
replacing a disc.  
You cannot stop while recording is in  
progress.  
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Copying and Consolidating Contents (from an  
8cm disc)  
When you have more than one 8cm disc to  
copy, you can consolidate and record their  
contents onto a single, standard 12cm disc.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect a USB  
cable for recording (page 31).  
b Note  
• See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25  
previously.  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process. The  
(record) button lights  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects a signal  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port, [USB] appears in the top left of the  
display window.  
Type of input  
Copy mode  
3
4
Complete recording from one  
8cm disc.  
If you are copying from another 8cm  
disc, replace the 8cm disc in the camera  
with the new 8cm disc, and press the  
(record) button to continue  
recording.  
2
Press B or b to select  
[Consolidation] and press the  
(record) button to start recording.  
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording from all  
8cm discs is complete.  
A message asking whether to finalize  
the disc appears.  
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To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip step 6 below.  
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  
6
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
b Note  
• You cannot stop while recording is in progress.  
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Copying Manually  
This mode allows you to record video on  
the DVDirect while controlling playback  
manually on the connected camera.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect an  
audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording  
(page 34).  
The video from the connected camera  
appears.  
z Hint  
• When the prompt message [Format disc for DV/  
VIDEO recording?] appears after inserting a  
blank disc, select [OK]. Formatting a disc may  
take several seconds to complete. You cannot  
record HD (High Definition) videos onto the  
formatted disc under this message.  
z Hint  
• If all the preparations are complete for copying,  
the DVDirect detects a signal from a camcorder  
connecting to the VIDEO IN connector, and the  
display window in step 4 appears automatically.  
You can skip steps 1 to 3.  
1
2
Press the RETURN button.  
The [Menu] display appears.  
Make sure that [Video b DVD] is  
selected, and press the ENTER  
button.  
4
Operate your camera to start  
video playback, and press the  
(record) button of the DVDirect.  
The message [Recording] appears in the  
display window, and the  
(record)  
button lights up during recording. The  
following appears in the display  
window.  
3
Press V or v to select [VIDEO IN]  
and press the ENTER button.  
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To pause recording  
9
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
Press the  
(record) button during  
recording. To resume recording, press  
the  
(record) button again.  
5
6
7
Press the  
recording.  
(stop) button to stop  
To record an additional video,  
repeat steps 4 and 5.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
b Notes  
• Start recording immediately after inserting a  
disc. The recording process may take a few  
A message asking whether to finalize  
the disc appears.  
seconds to start after pressing the  
button if the disc was inserted more than 10  
minutes prior to starting.  
(record)  
8
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
• When you press the  
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.  
(stop) button, you may  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip step 9.  
z Hints  
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc  
playable on other DVD devices. For details  
about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page  
• When using a DVD+RW disc, finalizing is  
unnecessary. You can skip steps 8 and 9.  
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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 the  
DVDirect.  
1
2
Turn on the DVDirect (page 29)  
and insert a disc (page 30).  
USB port (Type A)  
Turn on the camera.  
b Note  
• Make sure that the AC power cord is connected  
to the AC adapter.  
USB cable  
(Not supplied)  
USB port  
(Type Mini-B)  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the camcorder’s LCD screen.  
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Touch DISC BURN on the  
camera’s LCD screen, or press  
5
Change to a blank disc when the  
message [Insert a blank DVD.]  
appears.  
the DISC BURN (  
the camcorder.  
) button on  
If the contents of the camera do not fit  
onto a single disc, the disc will be  
ejected automatically when it becomes  
full. Remove the created disc and insert  
a blank one. Recording will resume  
automatically.  
Touch [DISC BURN] or  
[DVD BURN]  
Next disc/number of  
required discs  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process.  
If the camera’s media has both HD  
(High Definition) and SD (Standard  
Definition) videos:  
6
7
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
HD (High Definition) videos are  
recorded onto the disc (page 25).  
If you copy HD (High Definition)  
videos onto a disc, the disc will be  
finalized and ejected automatically. If  
you copy SD (Standard Definition)  
videos onto a disc, a message asking  
whether to finalize the disc appears. Go  
straight to step 7.  
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, you can record  
videos from an attached video camera; however,  
depending on the camera, the recordable media  
may vary. For example, in the case of a  
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
Handycam® containing both HDD and memory  
card media, only the HDD content can be  
recorded by One Touch Disc Burn.  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip step 8 below.  
• The DUBBING button of “HYBRID Plus”  
Handycam® does not work in the same manner  
as the DISC BURN button. Pressing the  
DUBBING button does not start recording with  
the DVDirect.  
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• To finalize a disc means to make the disc  
playable on other DVD devices. For details  
about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page  
8
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
To stop recording  
Press the  
(stop) button when  
replacing a disc.  
You cannot stop while recording is in  
progress.  
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Copying From Video Devices  
Copying All Contents  
This mode allows you to record the entire  
video tape content onto a disc. The  
DVDirect automatically controls playback  
on the connected video device.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect a DV  
(i.LINK) cable for recording (page 33).  
4
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects a signal  
from a camera connected to the DV IN  
connector, [DV] appears in the top left  
of the display window.  
z Hint  
Type of input  
Copy mode  
• If all the preparations are complete for copying,  
the DVDirect detects a signal from a camcorder  
connecting to the DV IN connector, and the  
display window in step 4 appears automatically.  
You can skip steps 1 to 3.  
1
2
Press the RETURN button.  
The [Menu] display appears.  
Make sure that [Video b DVD] is  
selected, and press the ENTER  
button.  
5
Make sure that [Full] appears at  
the top right of the display  
window, and press the  
(record) button to start recording.  
The DVDirect starts recording at the  
same time the video device starts  
playback. If the video tape is not at its  
beginning, it will automatically rewind  
and the DVDirect will start recording.  
During recording, the message  
3
Press V or v to select [DV IN] and  
press the ENTER button.  
[Recording] appears in the display  
window, and the  
(record) button  
lights up. The following appears in the  
display window.  
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To pause recording  
Press the  
(record) button during  
recording. To resume recording, press  
the  
(record) button again.  
To stop recording  
Press the  
(stop) button, and then  
press the RETURN button. The  
DVDirect stops recording and returns to  
the display window in step 4.  
6
Remove the created disc.  
The disc is finalized automatically when  
recording is complete.  
z Hint  
• Recording automatically stops after a blank  
portion over 2 minutes, or when the end of the  
DV tape is reached.  
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Copying Manually  
This mode allows you to record video on  
the DVDirect while controlling playback  
manually on the connected video device.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (pages 33 and 34).  
z Hint  
• If all the preparations are complete for copying,  
the DVDirect detects a signal from a video  
device connecting to the VIDEO IN or DV IN  
connector, and the display window in step 4  
appears automatically. You can skip steps 1 to  
3.  
4
Make sure that the video device is  
correctly connected to the  
DVDirect.  
For connection with DV (i.LINK)  
cable:  
1
2
Press the RETURN button.  
The [Menu] display appears.  
[DV] appears in the top left of the  
display window, and the copy mode  
appears at the top right of the display  
window. Press B or b to select  
[Manual].  
Make sure that [Video b DVD] is  
selected, and press the ENTER  
button.  
Type of input  
Copy mode  
3
Press V or v to select the input  
connected to the video device  
and press the ENTER button.  
For connection with A/V cables:  
[VIDEO] appears in the top left of the  
display window. Go to step 5.  
When connecting to the video device  
with the DV (i.LINK) cable, select [DV  
IN]. When connecting to the video  
device with the A/V cable, select  
[VIDEO IN].  
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z Hint  
• When the prompt message [Format disc for DV/  
VIDEO recording?] appears after inserting a  
blank disc, select [OK]. Formatting a disc may  
take several seconds to complete. You cannot  
record HD (High Definition) videos onto a  
formatted disc under this message.  
To pause recording  
Press the  
(record) button during  
recording. To resume recording, press  
the  
(record) button again.  
z Hint  
• The DVDirect starts and stops recording  
automatically as it detects video input signals  
from a connected video device. For example:  
5
Operate the video device to start  
playback, and press the  
(record) button of the DVDirect to  
start recording.  
– When you press the  
(record) button  
before the connected video device starts  
playing, the DVDirect pauses. When the  
video device starts playing back, the  
DVDirect automatically starts recording  
video.  
– If you stop playback on the video device  
during recording, video signal is interrupted  
and the DVDirect pauses recording. If you  
resume playback on the video device, the  
DVDirect resumes recording.  
When the DVDirect waits a video signal to  
resume recording, the message [Waiting for  
input signal.] appears in the DVDirect’s display  
window. If no video signal is detected for 2  
minutes, the DVDirect stops recording. (As  
video devices always output video signals from  
their operation screen or TV screen other than  
playback, some video devices may not operate  
as above.)  
6
7
Press the  
recording.  
(stop) button to stop  
During recording, the message  
[Recording] appears in the display  
window, and the  
(record) button  
lights up. The following appears in the  
display window.  
To record an additional video,  
repeat steps 5 and 6.  
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b Notes  
8
9
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
• 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  
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.  
If you select [No] and press b, the disc  
will be ejected without being finalized.  
You can skip step 10 below.  
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  
10  
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
When finalizing has completed, the  
disc tray opens.  
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Copying Photos  
Copying All Contents  
This mode allows you to record photos onto  
a disc from a camera connected to the  
DVDirect, or a memory card inserted into  
any of memory card slots, with a single  
2
Make sure that [Full] appears at  
the top right of the display  
window, and press the  
touch of the  
(record) button. This is one  
(record) button to start recording.  
of the simpler copy modes, eliminating the  
need to select photos stored on your camera  
or memory card.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (page 31), or insert the  
memory card (page 36).  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
process. The  
(record) button lights  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
When the DVDirect detects a signal  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port or a memory card inserted into any  
of the memory card slots, [USB] or the  
type of memory card appears in the top  
left of the display window.  
The following appears in the display  
window when a camcorder is connected  
to the USB port.  
Type of input  
Copy mode  
3
4
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
A message asking whether to finalize  
the disc appears. Go to step 4. If  
[Slideshow Creation] is set to [ON], the  
disc is finalized automatically when  
creation of the slideshow is complete,  
and the disc tray opens. You can skip  
steps 4 to 6.  
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
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If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip steps 5 and 6.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
z Hints  
z Hint  
• When creating the slideshow, both photos  
(JPEG files) and slideshow with SD (Standard  
Definition) picture quality are copied onto the  
disc.  
• It takes some time to complete finalizing for the  
slideshow disc. The amount of time it takes to  
complete the slideshow disc depends on the  
number and size of the photos (for example, it  
may take 20 minutes or more to record 50 files  
(6-megapixel photos) onto a disc).  
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc  
playable on other DVD devices. For details  
about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page  
5
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
6
To create the slideshow, press V  
or v to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
If you select [No], the slideshow will  
not be created.  
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Copying Visual Index Lists  
You can record photos selected by viewing  
thumbnails.  
Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29),  
insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables  
for recording (page 31).  
3
Press V or v to select [Thumbnail]  
or [Shooting Date] and press the  
ENTER button.  
1
Confirm the message in the  
display window.  
When the DVDirect detects a signal  
from a camera connected to the USB  
port or a memory card inserted into any  
of the memory card slots, [USB] or the  
type of memory card appears in the top  
left of the display window.  
The following appears in the display  
window when a camcorder is connected  
to the USB port.  
4
Press B/V/v/b to select the  
viewing thumbnail or shooting  
date you want to copy and press  
the ENTER button to mark.  
Type of memory card Copy mode  
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the  
selection between marked and  
unmarked.  
Current photo/Number Marked  
of recorded photos  
photo to copy  
2
Press B or b to select [Select  
Photos].  
Shooting date  
z Hint  
• If you press the  
(stop) button when  
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.  
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Press the  
start recording.  
(record) button to  
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  
The DVDirect starts the recording  
process. The  
(record) button lights  
up during recording. The following  
appears in the display window.  
8
Press V or v to select [OK] and  
press the ENTER button.  
6
Press the Z (eject) button to eject  
the disc when recording is  
complete.  
9
To create the slideshow, press V  
or v to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
A message asking whether to finalize  
the disc appears. Go to step 7. If  
[Slideshow Creation] is set to [ON], the  
disc is finalized automatically when  
creation of the slideshow is complete,  
and the disc tray opens. You can skip  
step 7 to 9.  
If you select [No], the slideshow will  
not be created.  
7
To finalize the disc, press V or v  
to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
If you select [No], the disc will be  
ejected without being finalized. You can  
skip steps 8 and 9.  
When finalizing has completed, the disc  
tray opens.  
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z Hints  
• When creating the slideshow, both photos  
(JPEG files) and slideshow with SD (Standard  
Definition) picture quality are copied onto the  
disc.  
• It takes some time to complete finalizing for the  
slideshow disc. The amount of time it takes to  
complete the slideshow disc depends on the  
number and size of the photos (for example, it  
may take 20 minutes or more to record 50 files  
(6-megapixel photos) onto a disc).  
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Previewing in the display window  
Previewing Videos  
You can play back only discs created with  
the DVDirect.  
4
Press V/v/B/b to select the title  
you want to preview, and press  
the ENTER button.  
b Notes  
• You cannot play back discs created with a video  
device other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect  
does not support playback of commercial DVDs  
or contents on a memory card inserted to the  
DVDirect.  
Selected  
title  
• When you preview a video, there is no sound.  
• You cannot output videos to an external device,  
such as a TV.  
• You cannot play back HD (High Definition)  
disc.  
01/04  
The DVDirect starts playback.  
1
Turn on the DVDirect and insert a  
disc created with the DVDirect.  
Operations during playback  
z Hint  
Button  
Operation  
• If you insert a finalized disc after turning on the  
DVDirect, playback will start automatically (or  
the DVD Menu will appear). You can skip steps  
2 and 3.  
Stop playback  
Display the previous or  
the next title  
B/b  
Return to the DVD Menu  
or [Menu] display  
RETURN  
2
3
Press the RETURN button.  
The [Menu] display appears.  
Press V or v to select [DVD  
Preview], and press the ENTER  
button.  
Playback starts automatically when an  
unfinalized disc is inserted.  
When playing back a finalized disc, go to  
step 4.  
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Previewing Photos  
You can play back only discs created with  
the DVDirect.  
4
Press V or v to select [Photo  
Slideshow], and press the ENTER  
button.  
b Notes  
• You cannot play back discs created with a video  
device other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect  
does not support playback of commercial DVDs  
or contents on a memory card inserted to the  
DVDirect.  
• When you preview a video, there is no sound.  
• You cannot output videos to an external device,  
such as a TV.  
1
Turn on the DVDirect and insert a  
disc created with the DVDirect.  
The DVD Menu appears. When you  
select a title and press the ENTER  
button, photos within the title are  
automatically played in rotation.  
To display the selected photos, select  
[Original Photos].  
z Hint  
• If you insert a finalized disc after turning on the  
DVDirect, playback will start automatically (or,  
photos or the DVD Menu will appear). You can  
skip steps 2 and 3.  
Operations during playback  
Photo display (Original Photos)  
2
3
Press the RETURN button.  
The [Menu] display appears.  
Button  
Function  
Display the next or the  
previous photo  
V/v  
Press V or v to select [DVD  
Preview], and press the ENTER  
button.  
/
Return to the [Menu]  
display  
RETURN  
Photo Slideshow  
Button  
Function  
Display the previous or  
the next title  
B/b  
/
Return to the DVD Menu  
RETURN  
Photos appear when a disc without  
creating slideshow or an unfinalized  
disc is inserted. When a slideshow disc  
is inserted, the prompt message [Photo  
preview options] appears. Go to step 4.  
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Setup  
Using the Setup Menu  
You can change the various settings for  
creating discs in the Setup Menu screen.  
c HQ  
Highest image quality  
HSP  
High image quality  
1
2
Turn on the DVDirect and press  
the RETURN button.  
SP  
Standard image quality  
The [Menu] display appears.  
LP  
Lower image than Standard image quality  
Press V or v to select [Setup], and  
press the ENTER button.  
SLP  
Low image quality. You can record more  
videos on a disc.  
z Hint  
• Disc recording capacity depends on the REC  
mode (page 79).  
Auto Stop Timer  
Select the preset time used to stop recording  
automatically when recording in SD  
(Standard Definition) quality.  
Auto Stop Timer is available when you use  
the VIDEO IN connector to connect your  
video device.  
3
Press V or v to select a menu item  
to confirm or change, and press  
the ENTER button.  
c OFF  
Recording does not stop automatically.  
30 minutes - 8 hours  
Recording automatically stops when the  
preset time has passed after recording  
starts. Select 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 2h,  
3h, 4h, 6h or 8h.  
b Note  
• The Auto Stop Timer setting is canceled when:  
– the recording is completed,  
c indicates the default settings.  
– the  
recording, or  
– the power is turned off.  
(stop) button is pressed during  
Rec Quality (REC mode)  
Select the recording quality for recording in  
SD (Standard Definition) quality.  
These options are available when you use  
the DV IN connector or VIDEO IN  
connector to connect your video device.  
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Auto Chapter  
Slideshow Music  
Specify the time interval at which chapters  
are created automatically on an SD  
(Standard Definition) disc.  
Auto Chapter is available when you use the  
DV IN connector or VIDEO IN connector  
to connect your video device.  
Select whether to record background music  
onto a slideshow disc.  
OFF  
No background music is recorded.  
c ON  
Background music is recorded.  
OFF  
No chapters are inserted.  
MP3  
Sets your favorite music (MP3 file) for  
background music. Insert the memory card  
with the selected music (MP3 file) into the  
DVDirect’s memory card slot before  
creating a disc.  
c 5 minutes  
Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute  
intervals.  
10 minutes  
Inserts chapters at approximately 10-  
minute intervals.  
b Notes  
• Save only a single music (MP3 file) in the top  
directory of a memory card. If there are many  
files in the top directory of the memory card, the  
desired music may not be set as the background  
music.  
15 minutes  
Inserts chapters at approximately 15-  
minute intervals.  
• When you hand the created slideshow disc to  
others, ensure that any background music is not  
copyrighted.  
• Some MP3 files may not be applied to the  
background music.  
DVD Menu  
Select a background image to apply to the  
DVD Menu screen for discs created with  
the DVDirect.  
c A, B, C, D  
Select from four images. The background  
Slideshow Creation  
Select whether to create a slideshow  
automatically after recording photos onto a  
disc.  
image is set to [A] by default.  
JPEG  
Sets your favorite photo (JPEG file) for a  
background image. Insert the memory card  
with the selected photo (JPEG file) into the  
DVDirect’s memory card slot before  
creating a disc.  
c OFF  
A slideshow is not created automatically.  
When you press the Z (eject) button after  
recording, a message asking whether to  
create a slideshow always appears in the  
display window.  
b Notes  
• Save only a single photo (JPEG file) in the top  
directory of a memory card. If there are many  
photos in the top directory of the memory card,  
the desired photo may not be set for the DVD  
Menu.  
ON  
A slideshow is created and the disc is  
finalized automatically after recording.  
The disc can be played back on a DVD  
player immediately.  
• Some photos (JPEG files) may not be applied to  
the DVD Menu.  
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3 Press V or v to select [OK] and press  
Finalize disc  
the ENTER button.  
If you eject a disc without finalizing, you  
can finalize it later.  
z Hints  
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc  
playable on other DVD devices. If you do not  
finalize the disc with the DVDirect, the disc  
cannot be played on other DVD devices.  
• You cannot add videos or photos to a finalized  
disc.  
The DVDirect starts finalizing the disc.  
• When using a DVD+RW disc and connecting  
the camcorder to the DVDirect’s VIDEO IN  
connector or DV IN connector for recording  
video, finalizing is unnecessary. You can always  
add videos on the DVD+RW with the  
DVDirect, and the disc will be playable on other  
DVD devices.  
If you insert a disc containing photos,  
the message [Create a slideshow?]  
appears. To create a slideshow, press V  
or v to select [Yes] and press the  
ENTER button.  
When the message [Complete] appears,  
finalizing has completed.  
1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v  
to select [Finalize disc], and press the  
ENTER button.  
b Note  
• It takes a few minutes to finalize a disc.  
(Depending on the contents of a disc, time to  
complete finalizing a disc may vary. If you  
create a slideshow, it takes longer to finalize the  
disc.)  
Erase disc  
You can erase all content recorded on a  
DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc. The erased  
disc is reusable as a blank disc.  
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press  
the ENTER button.  
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.  
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z Hint  
• The system software is the built-in software that  
makes the DVDirect work.  
Auto Shut Off  
The unit is automatically turned off when  
no button operation is made for more than 2  
hours.  
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press  
OFF  
the ENTER button.  
The unit is not automatically turned off.  
ON  
The unit is automatically turned off.  
Demo  
The DVDirect automatically plays a demo  
when it is not operated for a set period of  
time.  
3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press  
OFF  
the ENTER button.  
Disables the demo.  
c ON  
Enables the demo.  
Color System  
Set the appropriate color system for the  
connected video device.  
NTSC  
Select this when you connect a video  
device of NTSC color system.  
The DVDirect starts erasing the disc.  
When the message [Complete] appears,  
erasing has completed.  
PAL  
Select this when you connect a video  
device of PAL color system.  
System Info  
b Notes  
You can check the system software version  
of the DVDirect.  
Select [System Info] to view the version of  
system software.  
• 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.  
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• You cannot record to a disc if the DVDirect’s  
color system is different from the color system  
of the connected camcorder.  
• A disc will not be playable, if the DVDirect’s  
color system setting used for recording is  
different from the playback device.  
Language  
Select the language for the display window.  
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Troubleshooting/References  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the DVDirect, 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 the DVDirect does not  
work.  
• Make sure that your camera is supported by  
the DVDirect.  
• Make sure that the camera is configured for  
USB connection correctly and the USB  
cable is connected properly to the camera  
(page 31).  
• Disconnect the USB cable from the  
DVDirect. Turn both the camera and the  
DVDirect off, then on again.  
• If you select the connector from [Menu],  
select [USB] of [AVCHD dubbing] in  
[Menu] when recording an HD (High  
Definition) video. When recording an SD  
(Standard Definition) video, select [USB]  
of [Video b DVD] in [Menu].  
• If you follow the prompt message in the  
display window, the DVDirect is  
automatically operated by the image quality  
(HD (High Definition) video or SD  
(Standard Definition) video) stored in the  
camera. Follow the message shown in the  
display window.  
General  
To create an SD (Standard  
Definition) video disc by down-  
converting an HD (High Definition)  
video  
• Connect a camera to the DVDirect using an  
audio/video cable or AV cable (page 34).  
You cannot use a USB cable for  
connection.  
To change the input  
• The DVDirect automatically detects input  
signals from connected devices and selects  
the input jack. Turn on connected devices  
and set up to record videos.  
• To change the input manually, select the  
input connector from [Menu].  
• When recording an HD (High Definition)  
video, select [USB] or [Memory card] of  
[AVCHD Dubbing] in [Menu]. When  
recording an SD (Standard Definition)  
video, select [VIDEO IN], [DV IN], [USB],  
or [Memory card] of [Video b DVD] in  
[Menu].  
The camera is connected with a DV  
(i.LINK) cable, but the DVDirect does  
not work.  
• Make sure that the camera is set to the  
PLAY/EDIT mode. If it is in the CAMERA  
mode, you cannot copy videos with the  
DVDirect (page 33).  
Power  
• Disconnect the DV (i.LINK) cable from the  
DVDirect. Turn both the camera and the  
DVDirect off, then on again.  
The DVDirect does not turn on.  
• Make sure that the AC power cord is  
connected securely (page 29).  
• Unplug the power cable and disconnect the  
video device from the DVDirect. Remove  
the memory card. Then, reconnect the  
video device to the DVDirect (or insert the  
memory card again) and turn it on.  
A video device is connected to  
VIDEO IN of the DVDirect, but  
playback displays no video on the  
DVDirect’s display window.  
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• Make sure that the audio/video cable is  
connected properly to A/V OUT of the  
video device.  
Other video devices do not playback  
the created HD (High Definition) disc.  
• A generic DVD player cannot playback HD  
(High Definition) discs. You need an  
AVCHD-compatible player (e.g., Blu-ray  
Disc player/recorder) to playback HD discs  
(page 81).  
• The DVDirect is not detecting input signals  
from the connected video device. Turn on  
the video device, and configure or operate  
it to start playback.  
• Make sure that a correct input type is  
selected. Select [VIDEO IN] of [Video b  
DVD] in [Menu].  
Other video devices do not playback  
the created photo disc.  
The number of discs required does  
not appear on the screen when  
recording.  
• You need a video device capable of playing  
JPEG files.  
• If many videos are recorded, display may  
take some time.  
When playing a slideshow disc,  
picture noise appears.  
• The picture quality of the photos played  
back in a slideshow is equivalent to that of  
video discs. Using a DVD player capable of  
playing JPEG files, higher quality photos  
can be played.  
A disc inserted in the DVDirect can  
be heard spinning momentarily.  
• The DVDirect checks the disc and performs  
a read operation. This is not a malfunction.  
Messages  
” appears on images in Copying  
Visual Index Lists mode.  
Unusable disc inserted. Insert a  
compatible disc.  
• You cannot record the image to which  
” is displayed.  
• An incompatible disc is inserted. Insert a  
compatible disc (page 75).  
Playback  
• 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  
68).  
Other video devices do not play back  
a created SD (Standard Definition)  
disc.  
• The disc may not be finalized. Use the  
DVDirect and finalize the disc first (page  
68).  
• Some video devices may not work properly  
with certain created disc types.  
• Your video device may not support the disc  
type (e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R  
DL). Check if your video device supports  
the disc type.  
• You need a CPRM-enabled player to play  
back CPRM-compatible DVD-RW and  
DVD-R discs.  
No input signal.  
• Connector may not be selected correctly.  
Select input connection to a video device  
with [Video b DVD] in [Menu].  
• The DVDirect cannot detect input signals  
from connected devices. Turn on the  
connected video device. Operate the video  
device to start video playback.  
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• Check that the DVDirect is correctly  
connected to the output on the video  
device.  
• Disconnect all cables. Turn the DVDirect  
and video device off, then on again.  
Reconnect the video device to the  
DVDirect.  
• When storing only HD (High Definition)  
video in a Handycam , [Video b DVD] in  
[Menu] may be selected. When recording  
an HD (High Definition) video, select  
[AVCHD dubbing] in [Menu].  
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No valid photo found in the camera.  
• The camera or memory card does not  
contain any photos.  
Insert DVD created by this unit.  
• A disc created by another device has been  
inserted. A disc created by another video  
device will not play back.  
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.  
Cannot record to this disc in the  
selected operation.  
• In some cases, full-capacity recording may  
not be possible, depending on how the disc  
is used.  
• Usable discs differ depending on recording  
method (page 75). (For example, a video  
stored on a camera connected with a USB  
cable cannot be recorded to DVD+R DL  
disc.)  
Connected device error. Check the  
camcorder.  
Setup camera for USB connection.  
• Check that the camcorder is correctly  
connected to the DVDirect with USB cable.  
Check that the camera is turned on.  
• If a demo video is included in the  
camcorder, the camera may not operate  
normally. Delete a demo video from the  
camera.  
• Setup for USB connection on the camera  
may not be correct. Connection to the  
DVDirect is similar to connecting to a  
computer.  
Unknown USB device found. Check  
the connected device.  
Memory card error. Check the  
memory card.  
• An unsupported USB device is connected  
to the USB port of the DVDirect.  
• An incompatible memory card is inserted.  
For example, a memory card containing  
video recorded by a video device other than  
No valid video or photo found in the  
camera.  
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a Handycam is incompatible.  
• The camera or memory card does not  
contain any videos or photos.  
System error.  
• When this message appears repeatedly, the  
DVDirect may be damaged.  
No valid video found in the camera.  
• The camera or memory card has no video to  
record.  
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XX/YY videos are not recordable.  
Continue copying?  
• HD (High Definition) video taken in REC  
mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such  
as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High  
Definition HandycamR) is contained in a  
camera or memory card. Such video does  
not comply with AVCHD format. Select  
[Yes] to record other than the above  
condition videos. (XX/YY: number of un-  
recordable videos/total number of videos)  
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Supported Discs and Memory Cards  
Discs  
The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc  
operations are supported.  
Disc type  
Logo  
Usable discs  
Supported versions  
DVD+R  
Up to 16× media  
DVD+R DL  
*
Up to 8× media  
Up to 8× media  
Up to 8× media  
Up to 16× media  
(Double layer)  
DVD+RW  
DVD+RW  
High speed  
DVD-R  
DVD-R DL  
(Double layer)  
DVD-RW  
Up to 6× media  
*
Only use when connecting to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector.  
z Hint  
• The DVDirect supports both CPRM and non-CPRM discs.  
b Note  
• Blu-ray disc, DVD-R DL (Double layer), CD-R, CD-RW and 8cm discs are not supported.  
Notes on using discs  
• When adding videos to a previously-recorded disc (unfinalized disc), connect a camcorder  
to the DVDirect using the same connector as the previous recording. For example, you  
cannot add recordings to the disc using the VIDEO IN connector after recording to the disc  
using the USB port.  
• You cannot add recordings to a disc created on a PC or other DVD device.  
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• When copying HD (High Definition) videos, always use a new disc. You cannot add HD  
(High Definition) videos to the same disc to which you have previously recorded HD (High  
Definition) videos.  
• 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”  
The DVDirect supports the following types of “Memory Stick.” However, proper operation is  
not guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” products.  
Read  
“Memory Stick” type  
Memory Stick  
a
Memory Stick  
1
1
a*  
a
(MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)  
Memory Stick Duo  
Memory Stick Duo  
(MagicGate/High-speed data transfer compatible)  
a*  
1
MagicGate Memory Stick  
MagicGate Memory Stick Duo  
Memory Stick PRO  
a*  
a*  
a*  
1
1
1 2  
Memory Stick PRO Duo  
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo  
a* *  
1 2 3  
a* * *  
*
*
1 Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect.  
2 Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo operation is supported, up to  
32 Gbytes. The memory card slot of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32  
Gbytes. Even if you insert such a card into the camera’s memory card slot and connect the camera  
to the DVDirect with the USB cable, recording will not be available (as of January 2010).  
*3 8-bit parallel data transfer is not supported.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick”  
• If you slide the write-protect switch to LOCK with a fine-tipped object, you cannot record,  
edit, or delete images.  
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Terminal  
Write enable  
position  
Write protect  
position  
LOCK  
LOCK  
Memo area  
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Multi memory card slot, and insert a “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” with an adapter  
into the Multi memory card slot, the DVDirect may not work properly.  
• Not all memory card operations are supported with card adapters.  
• Slide the write protect switch with a thin implement.  
• Use your camera to format the “Memory Stick.” A “Memory Stick” formatted on a  
computer may not work properly.  
• The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the “Memory  
Stick” you use.  
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while recording or when the Memory card access LED  
is on.  
• Data may be corrupted if:  
- the “Memory Stick” is removed or the DVDirect is turned off while reading data, or  
- the “Memory Stick” is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.  
SD Card/xD-Picture Card  
The DVDirect has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card  
operations are supported.  
1
• SD Memory Card*  
2
• SDHC Memory Card*  
• xD-Picture Card  
*1 SD Memory Card operation is supported up to 2 Gbytes.  
*
2 SDHC Memory Card operation is supported up to 32 Gbytes. The memory card slot of the DVDirect  
does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes. Even if you insert such a card into the camera’s  
memory card slot and connect the camera to the DVDirect with the USB cable, recording will not be  
available (as of January 2010).  
Notes on using memory cards  
• Do not use a commercial card adapter. The DVDirect may not work properly.  
• Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may result.  
• The DVDirect does not read copyright protected data.  
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Recording Time and Video Lengths  
Time required for recording  
When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode  
setting (FH, HQ, SP, or LP) 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)  
Camcorder connected via “Memory Stick Duo”  
Mode  
a USB cable  
slot on DVDirect  
approx. 80 minutes*  
approx. 50 minutes*  
approx. 35 minutes  
approx. 30 minutes  
FH  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
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)  
Camcorder connected via  
a USB cable (Media other  
than 8cm disc)  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
slot on DVDirect  
Mode  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
approx. 35 minutes  
approx. 25 minutes  
approx. 15 minutes  
approx. 35 minutes  
approx. 25 minutes  
approx. 15 minutes  
z Hint  
• When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector on the DVDirect, the length of time  
required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video.  
b Note  
• You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such  
as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format.  
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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.  
HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format)  
The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.  
REC mode setting used to shoot the video  
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW  
approx. 30 minutes  
FH  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
approx. 55 minutes  
approx. 1 hour 10 minutes  
approx. 1 hour 35 minutes  
SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB connection or “Memory Stick Duo” slot)  
The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.  
REC mode setting used to shoot the video  
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW  
approx. 1 hour  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
approx. 1 hour 30 minutes  
approx. 3 hours  
SD (Standard Definition) discs (DV IN or VIDEO IN connector)  
The recordable video length depends on the [Rec Quality] (REC mode) setting on the  
DVDirect (page 66).  
REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on the DVDirect DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW  
HQ  
approx. 1 hour  
HSP  
SP  
approx. 1 hour 30 minutes  
approx. 2 hours  
LP  
approx. 3 hours  
SLP  
approx. 6 hours  
z Hint  
• When using DVD+R DL, it takes 1.8 times longer than the above time.  
b Note  
• You cannot record HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such  
as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition Handycam®) in AVCHD format.  
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About Created Discs  
The DVDirect creates a DVD Menu on an SD (Standard Definition) disc and a slideshow disc.  
The DVD Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a player and can be used to select  
videos from dates or thumbnails.  
According to the type of disc being created and the device connection used for recording, disc  
configuration varies, and there may be some restrictions. See the following.  
About SD (Standard Definition) discs  
Configuration of SD (Standard Definition) discs  
(DV IN or VIDEO IN connector)  
DVD Menu  
Disc  
Title  
Chapter  
Start recording  
End recording  
The DVD Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created between the points where you start  
and stop recording on the DVDirect.  
For each title, chapters are automatically created according to the [Auto Chapter] setting  
configured in the Setup Menu (page 67).  
Configuration of SD (Standard Definition) discs  
(USB port or “Memory Stick Duo” slot)  
DVD Menu  
Disc  
Title  
Scene  
Chapter  
• The DVD Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created at points in the video where the  
shooting date changes.  
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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.  
About HD (High Definition) discs  
Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility  
• An HD (High Definition) disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player  
or recorder.  
• Do not insert an HD (High Definition) disc in an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or  
recorder. The DVD player or recorder may fail to eject the disc and may erase its contents.  
• An HD (High Definition) disc can be played on an AVCHD compatible Blu-ray Disc  
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player/recorder, Playstation 3 or other compatible device.  
Type of created disc and compatible devices  
HD (High Definition) disc (containing High Definition videos)  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
DVD device  
AVCHD format  
compatible device  
Computer*  
SD (Standard Definition) disc (containing Standard Definition videos)  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
DVD device  
AVCHD format  
compatible device  
Computer  
*
Install the AVCHD compatible application on your computer beforehand. Even in the case of a  
computer environment that satisfies system requirements, there may be noise in video playback,  
frames may be dropped, or sound may be lost intermittently. (This does not depend on the  
quality of the created disc.)  
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Configuration of HD (High Definition) discs  
• The DVD Menu cannot be created.  
• 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.  
• An HD (High Definition) video disc cannot be previewed on the DVDirect’s display  
window.  
About Photo discs  
About created photo DVDs  
• Photos are copied to the disc as JPEG files. File names are assigned to photos (JPEG files)  
in the order they are copied to the disc.  
• You can select to create a slideshow when finalizing a disc (page 59, 61), you can create a  
slideshow in addition to storing photos.  
• You can view the photo disc created with the DVDirect in the display window or view it  
using the DVD drive of a computer. And you can also view photos using a DVD player  
capable of playing JPEG files. A slideshow disc can be played on commercial DVD players.  
z Hint  
• The picture quality of the photos played back in a slideshow is equivalent to that of SD (Standard  
Definition) video. Using the DVD drive of a computer or DVD player capable of playing JPEG files, you  
can view photos in higher quality.  
b Notes  
• Up to 2000 photos can be copied to a disc.  
• You cannot copy both videos and photos together onto the same disc.  
Configuration of Slideshow discs  
Disc  
Title  
Chapter 1  
10 photos  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 99  
• Slideshow discs consist of titles and chapters as SD (Standard Definition) discs.  
• A chapter is created for every 10 photos.  
• Up to 99 chapters per title can be created.  
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b Note  
• Some players may not be able to display the DVD Menu.  
z Hints  
• You can use factory-set images or your favorite photo as a background image for the DVD Menu screen  
• You can set background music while playing a slideshow disc (page 67).  
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Additional Information  
Precautions  
• Do not affix labels on discs.  
Operation and storage conditions  
Avoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot  
or humid locations, or places where it might  
be subject to severe vibration or direct  
sunlight.  
Cleaning  
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external  
surfaces of the DVDirect. Do not use an  
abrasive, disposable cloth such as paper  
towels, as they may damage the surface  
finish.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Transportation  
Please repack the DVDirect in its original  
carton when shipping, and remove any disc  
beforehand.  
Moisture condensation  
Handling memory cards  
• Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory  
cards to external shock.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the  
memory cards.  
• Avoid touching the terminal of a memory  
card or touching it with a metal object.  
• Avoid getting liquids on a memory card  
or using them in areas subject to high  
humidity.  
Do not expose the DVDirect to sudden  
temperature changes. Do not use the  
DVDirect immediately after moving it from  
a cold to warm location or raising the room  
temperature suddenly, as condensation may  
have formed within the DVDirect. If the  
temperature changes suddenly while using  
the DVDirect, keep the power on, but stop  
using it for at least an hour.  
• 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  
Handling discs  
• Handle discs only by the edges. Never  
touch the recording surface.  
- high humidity  
- corrosive substances  
- excessive dust  
- electrostatic or electronic noises  
- magnetic fields  
• When storing or carrying a memory card,  
keep it in its original case to ensure  
protection of important data.  
• Avoid removing a memory card from its  
slot or turning off the power button while  
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the DVDirect is accessing it, as data may  
be rendered unreadable.  
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Specifications  
Supported photo format*  
JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant  
Recording/Copying  
Creatable discs  
• Standard Definition (SD) disc  
• High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD  
format)  
*
The following JPEG file is supported.  
Number of pixels: up to 8192×8192  
File size: up to 7.2 MB  
File number: up to 2000 photos  
• Photo disc (JPEG files, Data DVD)  
• Slideshow disc (JPEG files, DVD-  
VIDEO format)  
Playback  
Playable discs  
Discs created with VRD-MC6*  
(Other commercial or recorded discs are not  
supported.)  
1
Recordable discs*  
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,  
2
DVD+R DL*  
*
1 Use 12cm disc only  
*
HD (High Definition) discs cannot be played  
back.  
*2 Use the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector only.  
Output  
Supported input devices (Video  
recording)  
DVDirect’s built-in LCD display  
• Sony digital video camera  
- HDD  
- Built-in memory  
- Memory card  
- 8cm disc  
- DV/D8 tape  
• Sony digital still camera  
- Built-in memory  
- Memory card  
Input/Output Interface  
1
DV IN*  
4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100, DVC-SD  
input  
VIDEO IN  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms  
• Video device with audio/video outputs  
AUDIO IN  
Supported input devices (Photo  
recording)  
2 Vrms (Impedance more than 47 kilohms)  
2
• Sony digital video camera  
- HDD  
- Built-in memory  
USB port*  
Type A  
- Memory card  
- 8cm disc  
• Sony digital still camera  
- Built-in memory  
*1 For DV input from DV digital video camera  
only.  
*2 For Sony camera connection only.  
- Memory card  
• Digital video camera other than Sony  
- Memory card  
• Digital still camera other than Sony  
- Memory card  
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Memory Card Slot  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
“Memory Stick”*  
SD Memory Card*  
xD-Picture Card*  
*
Multi card slot  
General  
Power  
DC 12V (supplied from the DC IN jack)  
Consumption  
30W  
AC adapter*  
Type: AC-NB12A  
Input: AC 100 V - 240 V  
Output: DC 12 V/2.5A  
*
Use an AC power cord appropriate for the  
region or country of use.  
Size*  
Approx. 144 × 52 × 156 mm (W×H×D)  
*
Including maximal projections.  
Weight  
Approx. 660 g  
Operating temperature  
5 ºC to 35 ºC  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Handycam®..........................23  
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Select Photos  
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J
Consolidation  
copying from video  
displaying only one photo  
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copying from an 8cm disc  
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Disc  
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Time required for  
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O
P
U
Previewing  
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X
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