1. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD players or recorders, as the DVD
player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its content without warning. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ media™ player/recorder, PC with
supplied software or Playstation
®
3 devices.
2. Recording time capacity based on Dual layer Blu-ray Disc media and HD LP @ 5Mbps. Time is
dependent on recording mode of video.
3. Capacity will vary based on type and complexity of image recorded.
4. AVCHD video cannot be previewed on the LCD. 3D photos (MPO format) are previewed in 2D format.
5. Excluding DVD Handycam
®
camcorders.
6. USB connection not supported for non-Sony cameras and camcorders.
7. Full compatibility list can be found at: http://www.sony.com/DVDirect/Compatibility
8. Excluding copyright protected content.
9. Cannot record High Definition and Standard Definition video onto the same disc.
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permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Sony, Handycam, DVDirect, AVCHD, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo, are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation is a trademark
of Sony Computer Entertainment. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
*Logo mentions need to be included if logo shown or listed in copy
Updated: June 29, 2011
Format(s) Supported
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL,
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Recording Sources
USB DV/Analog
Recording Time
3h per DVD (approx.); 9.5 h per BD (approx.)
Video Encoding
(DV/Analog) MPEG-2 (standard DVD)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Multi-Function Blu-ray DiscTM/DVD Recorder (VBD-MA1)
AC Adaptor
AC Power Cord
USB cable
Operating Instructions
