Save your home videos and photos onto Blu-ray Disc™ media without a PC. From
video tapes to digital images, the VBD-MA1 preserves your memories quickly and
easily. Record high-definition AVCHD™ video from your camera or camcorder.
Built-in slots accept multiple memory cards. Preview videos and photos on the 2.7-
inch LCD screen.
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VBD-MA1
DVDirect MA1 Multi-Function Blu-ray Disc/DVD Recorder
Versatile video recording
Record from almost any camcorder, VCR, or digital video recorder
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without a PC
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. Copy your precious moments
to Blu-ray Disc™ media or DVD
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for archiving or for sharing with family and friends. USB, i.LINK®, media cards, and
composite video (analog) inputs handle a wide range of sources.
Record HD video from Sony® camcorders/cameras
Transfer high-definition AVCHD™ video in 1080i resolution from Sony® camcorders
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and cameras. The perfect
solution when your Handycam® camcorder’s built-in memory is full. Record up to 19 hours of HD video or up
to 6000 photos on a single dual layer Blu-ray™ disc (sold separately) for playback on your Blu-ray Disc™ player or
PlayStation®3 system.
2.7-inch LCD screen for preview4
The built-in 2.7-inch color LCD screen enables you to preview video or up to 6 digital photos at a time.
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Built-in memory card slots
Sony makes it easy to record to Blu-ray Disc™ media directly from your camera’s memory card. Built-in slots
support Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Pro Duo™& Secure Digital (SD/SDHC/SDXC) media.
External PC Burner
The VBD-MA1 can be used as an external BD writer by connecting it to your computer. Movies edited on your
computer can be recorded to Blu-ray Disc™ media for playback on your compatible Blu-ray Disc player or for
archival of large data files, freeing up hard drive space.
Up to 19 hours
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on a single Blu-ray disc (sold separately)
Enjoy extended recording time. A choice of five quality modes enables you to record up to 19 hours of HD video
per disc (sold separately).
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Titles, menus, and chapters
Create Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD menus and titles automatically. Choose from four preset menu designs. Enjoy
automatic chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes. There’s even stop-timer recording.
Specifications
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
5 3/4 x 1 2/3 x 6.5 in (144 x 42.6 x 161.5 mm)
Weight (Approx.)
1.2 lbs (.55 kg)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation)
30W
Hardware
Media & Modes Supported
MemoryStick Duo™/Pro Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™,
Multi-Card slot (MemoryStick® Pro, SD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ Memory Card)
Memory
Memory Size
6,000 photos (max.)
Recording Features
Photo Recording
Yes
Video Recording
SD HD
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (Wide Screen) & 4:3 (Full Screen)
Audio Encoding
Dolby ® Digital (2 channel)
