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If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using this unit, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Refer 
also to the operating instructions of your 
camera or video devices.

To create a DVD by down-converting 
an HD (High Definition) video

• Connect a camera to this unit using an 

audio/video cable or AV cable (page 33)
You cannot use a USB cable for 
connection, or a memory card.

To change the input

• This unit automatically detects input 

signals from connected devices and selects 
the input jack. Turn on connected devices 
and set up to record videos (page 36).

• To change the input manually, operate from 

the [Menu] screen (page 38).

This unit does not turn on.

• Make sure that the AC power cord is 

connected securely (page 28).

• Unplug the power cable and disconnect the 

video device from this unit. Remove the 
memory card. Then, reconnect the video 
device to this unit (or insert the memory 
card again) and turn it on.

This unit does not turn on (when 
connecting to a computer).

• The 

1

 (power) button on this unit is 

disabled while connecting to a computer. 
After you operate the computer for 
disconnecting the USB cable, press the 

1

 

(power) button.

The camera is connected with a USB 
cable, but this unit does not work.

• Make sure that your camera is supported by 

this unit.

• Make sure that the camera is configured for 

USB connection correctly and the USB 
cable is connected properly to the camera 
(page 30).

• Disconnect the USB cable from this unit. 

Turn both the camera and this unit off, then 
on again.

• If you follow the prompt message in the 

display window, this unit is automatically 
operated by detecting the image quality of 
videos (HD or SD) stored in the camera or 
memory card. Follow the message shown 
in the display window.

• Make sure that [USB] is selected for input. 

To select the input manually, operate from 
the [Menu] screen (page 38).

The camera is connected with a DV 
(i.LINK) cable, but this unit 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 this 
unit (page 32).

• Disconnect the DV (i.LINK) cable from 

this unit. Turn both the camera and this unit 
off, then on again.

A video device is connected to 
VIDEO IN of this unit, but playback 
displays no video on this unit’s 
display window.

• Make sure that the audio/video cable is 

connected properly to audio/video output of 
the video device.

• This unit is not detecting input signals from 

the connected video device. Turn on the 
video device, and configure or operate it to 
start playback.

Troubleshooting/References

Troubleshooting

General

Power

Connection and operation

Summary of Contents for VBD-MA1

Page 1: ...Introducing 20 Preparations for Recording 28 Copying Videos 40 Copying Photos 51 Previewing disc 54 Setup 56 Using with a Computer 60 Troubleshooting References 64 Additional Information 76 Multi Function Blu ray Disc DVD Recorder Operating Instructions VBD MA1 ...

Page 2: ...roduct s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance This graphical symbol is located on the bottom of the unit Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these in...

Page 3: ...d 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 com...

Page 4: ...ndling may apply See www dts ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No VBD MA1 Responsible Party Son...

Page 5: ...opyright 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 Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories ar...

Page 6: ... Contents 25 Parts and Controls 26 Turning the Power on 28 Inserting a Disc 29 Connecting Cables Using Memory Card 30 USB cable 30 DV i LINK cable 32 Audio video cable AV cable 33 Memory Card 35 About Operation 36 Following the message in the display 36 Selecting the option from the Menu 38 Copying Videos with a USB Cable or Memory Card 40 To copy videos selected by Select Videos 42 One Touch Disc...

Page 7: ...nguage 59 Connecting to a Computer 60 Disconnecting from a Computer 61 Using as an External Disc Drive 62 About functions on Windows 62 Troubleshooting 64 Supported Discs and Memory Cards 67 Recording Time and Recording Speed 70 About Created Discs 72 Characteristic of disc 72 Configuration of disc 73 Precautions 76 Specifications 77 Index 79 Setup Using with a Computer Troubleshooting References ...

Page 8: ...rst of all check your camera and select the type of image to copy Handycam 8 Another manufacturer s camera HDD Built in memory Memory Card DV D8 tape 8cm disc Sony cameras Handycam Sony cameras Sony cameras Bloggie or other MP4 camera Camcorders MP4 cameras Digital still cameras Others Various video devices You can copy video from the analog audio video output High Definition video Standard Defini...

Page 9: ...9 What type of disc do you want to create 9 Selecting copy mode Blu ray Disc HD video DVD HD video DVD SD video Blu ray Disc or DVD page 10 page 12 page 14 page 16 page 18 Reference page for copy mode ...

Page 10: ... Memory Card into the slot 10 Videos Sony cameras Another manufacturer s camera b Notes You cannot copy HD High Definition video taken in recording mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in AVCHD format such as HD FX mode in Sony cameras to DVD media However you can copy onto a Blu ray Disc in such cases You cannot copy HD High Definition video taken in a unique recording format such as 1080 60p vide...

Page 11: ...e 1 or shooting date and then copy One Touch Disc Burn 2 Press the DISC BURN button on the camera to copy 1 Available only in Sony cameras 2 Supported in some Sony cameras Use a USB cable The created disc is Blu ray Disc HD video is copied HD videos or photos can be copied additionally DVD AVCHD disc HD video is copied HD videos or photos can be copied additionally if disc is not finalized page 40...

Page 12: ... with various playback devices What is recording media of your camera Connection and setup HDD Built in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape b page 33 b page 32 Use an AV cable Use a DV i LINK cable Set the i LINK CONV setting on the Handycam to ON 12 Videos b Note You cannot copy video by connecting a camera via a USB cable Cables supplied with camera or sold separately b etc type of format ...

Page 13: ... by operating the camera page 49 Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media Manual Copy contents by operating the camera page 45 DVD disc SD video is copied SD videos or photos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized page 45 For details on playback see About Created Discs page 72 ...

Page 14: ...onto a disc by various type of copy mode b HDD Built in memory Memory Card DV D8 tape b page 30 A b page 35 Use a USB cable b page 32 b page 33 Use a DV i LINK cable Use an AV cable 14 Videos Insert a Memory Card into the slot 8cm Disc All of the above media Other media 8mm tape MICROMV tape etc Cables supplied with camera or sold separately etc type of format ...

Page 15: ...contents in the recording media Select Videos Select videos by scene or shooting date and then copy page 40 The created disc is Manual Copy contents by operating the camera page 49 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media page 45 page 45 DVD disc SD video is copied SD videos or photos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized p...

Page 16: ...os from practically any camera or video device to a disc using an AV cable For DV cameras DV cable can be used b page 32 b page 33 Use a DV i LINK cable Use an AV cable Videos 16 DV tape HDD Built in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc Various cameras and video devices use audio video output Cables supplied with camera or sold separately b etc type of format ...

Page 17: ...D disc SD video is copied SD videos or photos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized 17 Selecting copy mode The created disc is page 49 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera Manual Copy contents by operating the camera page 45 For details on playback see About Created Discs page 72 ...

Page 18: ...g media of your camera Connection and setup Memory Card Built in memory HDD b page 30 A Use a USB cable b page 35 Insert a Memory card into the slot 18 Photos Type of copy mode Sony cameras 1 etc type of format 2 2 Sony ARW file only 1 Except for Bloggie and other MP4 camera ...

Page 19: ...e or shooting date and then copy Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media Blu ray Disc Photos are copied Photos or HD videos can be copied additionally page 51 DVD disc Photos are copied Photos or SD videos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized For details on playback see About Created Discs page 72 ...

Page 20: ...play etc About Handycam In this manual Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder About Images In this manual images refer to both photos still images and videos About illustrations The on screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your screen Introducing About this manual Find a Type of Copy page 8 Use the chart Find a type of copy mode page 8 to determine a...

Page 21: ...ny digital video camera or Sony digital still camera Another manufacturer s camera Video device with audio video outputs Icon Meaning Functions available for camera recording to hard disk Functions available for camera recording to built in memory Functions available for camera recording to Memory Stick Duo SD Card etc Functions available for camera recording to DV or D8 Digital8 tapes Icons Meani...

Page 22: ...o discs in SD Standard Definition image quality Created discs can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices You can archive photos to a Blu ray Disc or DVD disc You can archive 3D photos MPO file and photos taken in RAW format Sony ARW file in addition to JPEG format You can use as an external BD Writer BD DVD CD rewritable disc drive by connecting this unit to your computer Features Recordin...

Page 23: ...g HD High Definition videos to a disc in HD image quality Copy HD videos taken in a unique format such as 1080 60p video HD PS mode in Sony camera or 3D video etc Copy HD videos taken in HDV format on a tape Copy HD videos taken in AVCHD format on an 8cm disc Copy HD videos taken in MP4 MPEG 4 format Copy HD videos taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in AVCHD format such as in HD FX m...

Page 24: ...etc You cannot copy videos or photos to the disc created on a device other than this unit In case there are multiple types of recording media HDD built in memory or memory card in your camera and images are stored in those different media you cannot simultaneously copy all the images If you edit or erase any image and file on the recording media using a computer or PlayStation 3 you may not be abl...

Page 25: ...are missing or damaged please contact your dealer The number in parentheses indicates the number of items VBD MA1 this unit AC adapter 1 USB cable 1 AC power cord 1 Operating Instructions this document 1 b Note Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use Package Contents ...

Page 26: ... accessing a memory card C Disc tray page 29 D Emergency eject hole If you cannot open the disc tray with the Z eject button turn off this unit Insert a pin or straightened paper clip into this hole to open the disc tray E DV IN connector page 32 F USB Type A port page 30 To copy images connect the camera here G USB Type mini B port page 60 To use as an external disc drive connect the computer her...

Page 27: ...4 C RETURN button page 38 56 If you want to display the Menu press this button D 1 power button page 28 E record button pages 40 49 F Z eject button page 29 G x stop button pages 41 50 55 A AUDIO IN connectors page 33 B VIDEO IN connector page 33 C DC IN connector page 29 b Note Metallic parts such as terminals etc may become warm after use This is not a malfunction ...

Page 28: ...nto a power outlet b Notes Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter Do not use damaged cables such as cables with deformed connectors 4 Press the 1 power button After the display window lights and this unit s logo appears the on condition screen appears Preparations for Recording Turning the Power on To DC IN connector To power outlet AC power cord AC adapter ...

Page 29: ...fway 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 Inserting a Disc ...

Page 30: ... failure Do not connect a camera via USB cable if you record videos in the memory card Insert the memory card into the memory card slot page 35 1 Turn on the camera 2 Connect the camera to this unit z Hint If your camera does not have a USB port or multi port use a Handycam station or multi output station that supports your camera b Note You cannot copy images by connecting another manufacturer s ...

Page 31: ...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 http sony storagesupport com b Note If a camera with built in memory and memory card is connected to this unit this unit will choose the memory card as the USB connection However built ...

Page 32: ...ion video taken in HDV format on a tape by connecting Handycam with DV i LINK cable set the i LINK CONV setting on the Handycam to ON This will down convert videos recorded in HD High Definition to SD Standard Definition quality 3 Connect the camera to this unit b Notes You cannot copy videos by connecting a MICROMV or HDV format camera via DV i LINK cable The following models do not support for r...

Page 33: ...etails refer to the operating instructions of your video device When connecting Handycam using DV or D8 tape the A V t DV OUT settings on Handycam must be set to OFF OFF is the default setting 3 Connect the video device to this unit Use an audio video cable not supplied or AV cable not supplied when connecting a video device to this unit z Hint Connectors may differ between devices Refer to the op...

Page 34: ...ion VIDEO IN connector USB AV cable for multi use terminal supplied with camera or sold separately Connecting a camera with multi port Connecting a video device AUDIO IN connectors To AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors VIDEO IN connector Audio video cable not supplied ...

Page 35: ...ory card is inserted correctly If you push the memory card by force this may cause damage to both the memory card and this unit Never remove the memory card while the memory card access LED is lit Otherwise data in the memory card may be damaged An ejected memory card may be warm This is not a malfunction Memory Card With the labeled side up insert the memory card in the v direction SD Card Memory...

Page 36: ...cts the connected camera only when the camera outputs a video signal Some cameras connected to this unit via USB cable may require some operations on the camera for this unit to detect the camera About Operation Following the message in the display m Following the message insert a Blu ray Disc page 29 If a disc is already inserted in this unit skip this screen and move to the next Example When cop...

Page 37: ...n multiple image types are recorded on a memory card or connected camera this unit automatically selects the type in order of the following priority HD Video SD Video Photo You cannot copy all types at once HD High Definition video SD Standard Definition video Photo JPEG MPO and ARW file If you want to copy an image other than the selected image copy an image by selecting the option from the Menu ...

Page 38: ... to select copy type Selecting the option from the Menu Menu Function Video b Disc Copy a video to a disc You can select which type of disc you want to create and available input to create a disc Photo b Disc Copy photos to a disc You can select which type of available input to create a disc Disc Info Display the disc information and select which option you want to preview Setup Configure various ...

Page 39: ...ctable inputs will appear If you select Photo b Disc in step 1 or HD b HD in step 2 only USB and Memory Card will appear If you select HD b SD in step 2 only VIDEO IN will appear 4 Press B or b to select copy mode Selecting copy mode in the top right and pressing the record button starts the recording process For details on copy mode see page 40 ...

Page 40: ... to this unit via USB cable MEMORY Displays when a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot B Type of image Displays when recording HD High Definition videos Displays when recording SD Standard Definition videos C Type of disc Displays when recording to a Blu ray Disc Displays when recording to a DVD disc D Copy mode Full With a single touch of the record button you can copy all videos in t...

Page 41: ...ust recorded select Yes to change a disc When changing a DVD disc a message asking whether to finalize the disc will appear if Auto Finalizing is set to OFF page 57 Follow the message To stop recording Press the stop button when replacing a disc You cannot stop while recording is in progress z Hints For Incremental of copy mode this unit stores the recording history for each camera or memory card ...

Page 42: ...nit starts the recording process For serial procedure follow after step 3 on page 41 If the contents do not fit onto a single disc The number of discs required and confirming message will appear Select Yes to start recording contents b Notes It takes time to display thumbnail images if there are many videos or large size video files You cannot copy a video with a thumbnail that has displayed To co...

Page 43: ...viously recorded on as with copying only new videos page 40 1 Turn on this unit page 28 and insert a disc page 29 2 Turn on the camera b Note Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera 3 Connect the camera to this unit The USB SELECT screen appears on the camera s LCD screen One Touch Disc Burn BD DVD USB port Type A USB cable supplied USB port Type Mini B ...

Page 44: ...fer e g DVD BURN In One Touch Disc Burn mode the recordable media will vary depending on the camera For example in the case of a Handycam containing both HDD and memory card media only the HDD content can be recorded by One Touch Disc Burn If the contents do not fit onto a single disc The disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full and the message Insert a blank disc appears Remove the...

Page 45: ... the DV IN connector and the display window in step 5 appears automatically You can skip steps 2 to 4 2 Press the RETURN button The Menu display appears 3 Make sure that Video b Disc is selected and press the ENTER button 4 Press V or v to select SD b SD and press the ENTER button 5 Press V or v to select DV IN and press the ENTER button 6 Press B or b to display the copy mode you want to use A Ty...

Page 46: ...ecording Press the stop button This unit stops recording and returns to the display window in step 6 page 45 When recording is completed The message Completed appears z Hints Recording automatically stops after a blank portion over 2 minutes or when the end of the DV tape is reached If Auto Finalizing is set to ON default setting the disc will be finalized automatically when recording is complete ...

Page 47: ...es recording When this unit waits a video signal to resume recording the message Waiting for input signal appears in this unit s display window If no video signal is detected for 2 minutes this unit stops recording As video devices always output video signals from their operation screen or TV screen other than playback some video devices may not operate as above 3 Press the stop button to stop rec...

Page 48: ...diately after inserting a disc The recording process may take a few seconds to start after pressing the record button if the disc was inserted more than 10 minutes prior to starting When you press the stop button you may hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily Recording may not occur immediately after the record button is pressed ...

Page 49: ...l from a camcorder connecting to the VIDEO IN connector and the display window in step 5 appears automatically You can skip steps 2 to 4 2 Press the RETURN button The Menu display appears 3 Make sure that Video b Disc is selected and press the ENTER button 4 Press V or v to select SD b SD or HD b SD and press the ENTER button 5 Press V or v to select VIDEO IN and press the ENTER button z Hints If ...

Page 50: ... press the ENTER button If you select No the disc will be ejected without being finalized 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 57 11 Press V or v to select Yes and press the ENTER button When finalizing has completed the disc tray opens b Notes Start recording immediately after inserting a disc Th...

Page 51: ...38 2 Confirm the message in the display window and press B or b to display the copy mode you want to use A Type of input USB Displays when connecting a camera to this unit via USB cable MEMORY Displays when a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot B Type of image Displays when recording photos C Type of disc Displays when recording to a Blu ray Disc Displays when recording to a DVD disc D...

Page 52: ...age Completed Repeat copy appears If you want to copy the same photos as the ones just recorded select Yes to change a disc When changing a DVD disc a message asking whether to finalize the disc will appear if Auto Finalizing is set to OFF page 57 Follow the message To stop recording Press the stop button when replacing a disc You cannot stop while recording is in progress z Hints For a DVD disc t...

Page 53: ...2 If the contents do not fit onto a single disc The number of discs required and confirming message will appear Select Yes to start recording contents 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 JPEG photo on...

Page 54: ...button The Menu display appears 3 Press V or v to select Disc Info and press the ENTER button The Disc Information screen appears A Disc Information Disc Displays the type of disc Contents Displays contents recorded on the disc High Definition videos Standard Definition videos Photo Remaining remaining total Displays remaining capacity of disc B Options for viewing The following options appear on ...

Page 55: ... ENTER button A photo appears Operations during playback b Notes If a photo file does not support thumbnail display will appear If a 3D photo or RAW format photo and JPEG file have the same file number such as DSC001 mpo or DSC001 arw file and DSC001 jpg file only one photo will be displayed as a thumbnail Button Operation Stop playback B b Display the previous or the next title RETURN Return to t...

Page 56: ... HSP High image quality SP Standard image quality LP Lower image than Standard image quality z Hint Disc recording capacity depends on the REC mode page 71 Select the preset time used to stop recording automatically Auto Stop Timer is available when you use the VIDEO IN connector to connect your video device c OFF Recording does not stop automatically 30 minutes 4 hours Recording automatically sto...

Page 57: ...g a disc refer to Finalize disc page 57 b Notes When copying all contents requires more than one disc the recorded discs will be finalized once full regardless of the Auto Finalize setting Only the last disc will remain unfinalized The disc is not finalized when copying with VIDEO IN the Manual copy mode of DV IN or some models in DV camcorders even though Auto Finalizing is set to ON Select a bac...

Page 58: ... unit starts erasing the disc When the message Completed appears erasing has completed You can prevent a BD R disc from further recording or editing Once a BD R disc is closed you cannot add videos or photos Refer to the screen message You can check the system software version of this unit To reset all setup items select Reset settings and press the ENTER button The message Reset to the default se...

Page 59: ... this when you copy videos recorded with a PAL color system camera b Notes Do not change the setting of the color system unless it is necessary to do so The appropriate color system is preset or the setting may not be changeable depending on the country or region of use You cannot record to a disc if the color system of this unit is different from the color system of the connected camcorder A disc...

Page 60: ...etup or viewing disc information etc This unit may automatically detect an inserted memory card disc or connected camera and perform other operations page 36 when you press the 1 power button In this case press the RETURN button to display Menu and connect the computer to this unit z Hint When this unit is connected to your computer for the first time it takes a moment for the computer to detect t...

Page 61: ...con on the taskbar The Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device message appears 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The message The USB Mass Storage Device device can now be safely removed from the system appears 3 Disconnect the USB cable 4 Turn off this unit b Note If you use this unit as a regular recorder for copying images etc after disconnecting from the computer make sure to turn off...

Page 62: ...ration Creation of AVCHD disc PMB Picture Motion Browser ver 5 3 Sony Corporation Playback of DVD Blu ray Disc Power DVD 9 Cyberlink Corp Creation of DVD Blu ray Disc Power Producer 5 Cyberlink Corp Using as an External Disc Drive About functions on Windows Operating System Reading files on disc Writing files to disc Windows 7 Windows Vista SP2 BD DVD CD Windows XP SP3 BD Supporting software requi...

Page 63: ...n using software it is necessary to meet system requirements imposed by the software as well as the requirements specified by this unit The software always updates to the latest version When using this unit as a regular recorder you cannot use discs recorded or erased by computer software For a DVD RW DVD RW or BD RE disc erase all contents recorded on a disc with Erase disc of Setup in Menu page ...

Page 64: ... with a USB cable but this unit does not work Make sure that your camera is supported by this unit Make sure that the camera is configured for USB connection correctly and the USB cable is connected properly to the camera page 30 Disconnect the USB cable from this unit Turn both the camera and this unit off then on again If you follow the prompt message in the display window this unit is automatic...

Page 65: ...ated disc types Your video device may not support the disc type you are using Check if your video device supports the disc type Other video devices do not play back HD High Definition video recorded on a DVD A generic DVD player cannot play back HD High Definition videos You need an AVCHD compatible player e g Blu ray Disc player recorder to play back HD videos page 72 Other video devices do not p...

Page 66: ...ording or vice versa To select the correct type operate from the Menu screen The disc is full Even if the disc is not full you cannot record to the disc when the number of video titles or photos reaches a maximum number for recording In some cases full capacity recording may not be possible depending on how the disc is used Some videos unsupported to record found Copy videos other than those HD Hi...

Page 67: ...Memory Cards Discs Disc type Usable discs Supported versions Recording PC mode BD R Up to 6 media 1 2 BD R DL Up to 6 media BD RE Up to 2 media 1 BD RE DL Up to 2 media DVD R Up to 16 media DVD R DL Double layer 3 Up to 8 media DVD RW Up to 8 media DVD R Up to 16 media 4 DVD R DL Dual layer Up to 8 media 4 DVD RW Up to 6 media 4 DVD RAM 5 Up to 5 media 4 ...

Page 68: ...proper operation is not guaranteed for all Memory Stick products CD R Up to 48 media CD RW Up to 24 media 1 BDXL disc is not supported 2 BD R LTH disc is supported 3 Only use when connecting to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector 4 Both CPRM and non CPRM discs are supported 5 Non cartridge disc only Disc type Usable discs Supported versions Recording PC mode Memory Stick Memory Stick type Read Memory ...

Page 69: ...switch may differ depending on the memory card you use Do not remove a memory card while recording or when the Memory card access LED is on Data may be corrupted if the memory card is removed or this unit is turned off while reading data or the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may result This unit d...

Page 70: ...ideo Time required to copy a 1 hour video z Hints The time required to copy with a memory card varies depending on the type of memory card When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector on this unit the length of time required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video Recording Time and Recording Speed Time required for recording recording speed REC mode BD DVD ...

Page 71: ...Definition video DV IN or VIDEO IN connection Recordable time depends on the Rec Quality REC mode setting on this unit page 56 DVD R DL provides 1 8 the above times b Note Depending on video content maximum recordable video time on a disc may vary Disc space recordable time available for recording videos REC mode BD DVD FX HD FX 2hrs 20min 2hrs 20min FH HD FH 3hrs 10min 3hrs 10min 35min 35min HQ H...

Page 72: ...can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs Photos can also be recorded HD High Definition video and photos can be additionally copied on the recorded disc later if the disc is not finalized page 57 A DVD AVCHD disc can be played on an AVCHD compatible Blu ray Disc player recorder PlayStation 3 or other compatible device This type of disc may be called DVD HD High Definition DVD etc DVD Stand...

Page 73: ...enu displays thumbnails of the titles created between the points where you start and stop recording on this unit For each title chapters are automatically created according to the Auto Chapter setting configured in the Setup Menu page 57 Discs recorded SD Standard Definition video USB connection or Memory card slot Configuration of disc DVD Title 5 12 24 2007 00 11 23 Title 7 3 22 2008 02 03 00 15...

Page 74: ...ng on the camera If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes HQ SP etc setting on the camera or add videos to the disc titles even of the same shooting date may be separated When selecting Disc Index in the top right of the Disc Menu each scene is played sequentially for 10 seconds from the beginning If a recorded scene is too long indexes will be automatically created at intervals of se...

Page 75: ...an be recorded You can view photos JPEG files recorded on a disc using a DVD or BD device capable of playing JPEG files For viewing or handling 3D photos MPO file or RAW format photos ARW file a specific device or PC with software supporting those files is required You can record both videos and photos together onto the same disc b Note If you want to copy both HD High Definition videos and photos...

Page 76: ... 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 Handling memory cards Do not drop bend or submit the memory cards to external shock Do not dis...

Page 77: ...discs Discs created with VBD MA1 Other commercial or recorded discs are not supported Output Built in LCD display System requirements OS Windows XP Home SP3 Professional SP3 Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 Home Premium SP2 Business SP2 Ultimate SP2 Windows 7 Home Premium Professional Ultimate Interface High Speed USB USB 2 0 port Compatible discs Write maximum speed BD R 6 BD R DL 6 BD RE 2 BD RE DL ...

Page 78: ...on 30W AC adapter Type AC NB12A Input AC 100 V 240 V Output DC 12 V 2 5A Size Approx 144 42 6 161 5 mm W H D Weight Approx 550 g Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Input Output Interface 1 For DV input from DV digital video camera only 2 For Sony camera connection only except charging battery on camera 3 For PC mode PC connection Not av...

Page 79: ...C BURN 44 Disc Index 74 Disc Info 38 54 Disc Menu 57 DV 23 32 DV i LINK cable 32 DV IN connector 32 DVD AVCHD disc 11 72 E Erase 58 F Finalize 57 Full 40 45 H Handycam 20 HD High Definition discs 74 HD High Definition video 20 HD FX 10 23 HD PS 10 23 HDV 23 32 I Images 20 Incremental 40 Initialize 65 Input signal 36 J JPEG file 23 L Language 59 M Manual 49 Memory Card 35 67 Memory Stick 68 Menu 38...

Page 80: ...one photo 53 marked photo 53 RAW 53 Select Videos marked scene 42 Setup 38 Setup Menu 56 Shooting Date 42 53 STD Standard Definition video 20 System Info 58 System requirements 63 77 T Thumbnail 40 42 51 53 Title 73 U USB cable 30 60 USB charge 31 USB feed 31 USB port 30 60 V VIDEO IN connector 34 Video Title List 54 VideobDisc 38 W Windows 62 ...

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