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4-115-467-13(1)2008 © Sony CorporationSelecting copy mode8Introducing DVDirect 20Preparations for Recording 29Copying From a Camera 38Copying From Vid

10A A Ab page 31b page 31b page 31b page 37You can record by down-converting to SD (Standard Definition). See Type of copy mode C (page 14) for detail

11page 49page 49*3—page 49*4page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45page 38page 40page 38page 41—page 41page 43—page 43page 45—page 4511Select the copy mode an

12b page 3712Type of copy modeRecord HD (High Definition) video taken by another digital video camera* as isHDDBuilt-in memory8cm DiscMemory CardDV ta

13Copying All ContentsThe entire contents of camera13Select the copy mode and create a disc!Selecting copy modeCopying Visual Index ListsSelect by a s

14b page 3414Type of copy modeDown-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) qualityYou cannot record photos.HDDBuilt-in memory8cm DiscMemory CardDV

15page 4715Copying ManuallyRecording while operating cameraSelecting copy modeSelect the copy mode and create a disc!page 47page 47page 47page 53Copyi

16A A A16What is the recording media? Connection and setupType of copy modeRecord SD (Standard Definition) video as isPhotos are recorded as a JPEG fi

17page 49page 49*3—page 49*4page 38 page 41 page 43 page 45page 38page 40page 38page 41—page 41page 43—page 43page 45—page 45page 51— page 47page 5317

18b page 3718What is the recording media of your video device?Connection and setup for your video deviceYou cannot record via a USB cable.Type of copy

19—page 52 page 55page 53page 51 page 5319Select the copy mode and create a disc!Copying All ContentsThe entire contents of cameraCopying ManuallyReco

2WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

20Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read the “Selecting copy mode” pages.“Selecting copy mode” shows you the required conn

21Introducing DVDirectAbout Handycam®In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam® refers to an HD (High Definition)

22You can easily record videos or photos using the DVDirect.You can record HD (High Definition) videos taken with a Sony digital video camera or digit

23Introducing DVDirectNotes on the supported device and the imageThe DVDirect supports the following copying.• HD (High Definition) video- High Defini

24Notes on HD (High Definition) disc compatibility• An HD (High Definition) disc cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder.• Do

25Introducing DVDirectPlease confirm that the package contains the following items.If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your d

26Front and sidesA AUDIO IN connectors (page 34)B VIDEO IN connector (page 34)C S VIDEO IN connector (page 34)D DV IN connector (page 33)E USB (Type A

27Introducing DVDirectTop panelA Display windowDisplays an operation screen, images from a playback device or memory card.B VIDEO / COMPONENT / HDMI L

28A DISPLAY button (pages 62, 65)B m, y/M buttons (page 62)C ., > buttons (pages 62, 65)D PLAY button (pages 62, 65)E STOP button (pages 62, 65)F R

29Preparations for Recording1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter.2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’s DC IN

3plug 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 pron

301 Press the Z (eject) button.The disc tray ejects.2 Place the disc in the disc tray with its playing/recording side down, and press the Z (eject) bu

31Preparations for RecordingFor types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup for your Handycam®/video device” section for your “Typ

32z Hints• Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to the DVDirect ([USB mode] screen appears). In this ca

33Preparations for Recording1 Turn on the camera.b Note• For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord.2 Set the cam

341 Turn on the video device.b Note• For the camera, make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the AC power cord.2 Operate the video device to sta

35Preparations for RecordingRLAUDIO INVIDEO INA/V OUTA/VFor S-video cables:AUDIO IN connectorsA/V OUT connectorVIDEO IN connectorAV cable (not suppl

36For a camcorder with an A/V OUT connector, you can use an AV cable with S-video to connect to the DVDirect.For a camcorder with an A/V Mini jack, yo

37Preparations for RecordingWhen copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot on the DV

38This mode allows you to record images onto a disc from a camera connected to the DVDirect or memory card inserted into the slot with a single touch

39Copying From a Camera4 Press the (record) button to start recording.The DVDirect starts the recording process. The (record) button lights up dur

4For Customers in U.S.AOwner’s RecordThe product label is located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Ref

40This mode allows you to record video onto a disc from an 8cm disc camera connected to the DVDirect with a single tough of the (record) button. The

41Copying From a CameraYou can copy only newly recorded contents of your camera whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc (by sel

424 Press the (record) button to start recording.The DVDirect starts the recording process. The (record) button lights up during recording. The fo

43Copying From a Camera This mode allows you to record videos within a Playlist created on your camera. For details on creating a Playlist, refer to y

444 Press the (record) button to start recording.The DVDirect starts the recording process. The (record) button lights up during recording. The fo

45Copying From a CameraYou can record images selected by viewing thumbnails.Before selecting this copy mode, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a

466 Press V or v to select a video or photo you wish to copy and press the ENTER button to mark.z Hint• When selecting a photo, the selected photo app

47Copying From a CameraThis mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the connected camera.Before selecti

487 To finalize the disc, press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you select [No] and press b, disc will be ejected without being

49Copying From a CameraThis mode allows you to record video from a camera onto a disc by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. You can record addit

5• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick and each logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.• AVCHD and AVCHD logo are

505 Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a new disc.] appears.If the contents of the camera do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be

51Copying From Video DevicesThis mode allows you to record the entire video tape content onto a disc. The DVDirect automatically controls playback on

52You can record all photos taken with your digital still camera from its memory card onto a disc. Before selecting this copy mode, insert a disc and

53Copying From Video DevicesThis mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the connected video device.Bef

54When the DVDirect waits a video signal to resume recording, the message [Waiting for input signal.] appears in the DVDirect’s display window. If no

55Copying From Video DevicesThis method allows you to select and record photos from a camera’s memory card onto a disc. You can select them by viewing

567 To select a photo stored in a different shooting date folder, press B and repeat steps 5 and 6.8 Press the (record) button to start recording.Th

57Viewing a Created DiscYou can use the DVDirect to playback created discs. Simply view them in the display window of the DVDirect, or connect the DVD

581 HDMI cableb Notes• Use an HDMI cable that is HDMI compliant (look for the HDMI logo).• Some TV sets may not work with the DVDirect. (e.g., no soun

59Viewing a Created Disc3 Audio/video cableConnecting to a TV through a video deviceCheck the input connectors on the video device and use appropriate

6Safety Regulations ...2Find a type of copy mode ...8Type of copy modeARecord HD (High Definition)

60You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect.b Notes• You cannot play back discs created with a video device other than the DVDirect. The

61Viewing a Created Disc7 If the disc contains both videos and photos, press V or v to select [Video] and press b.Playback starts automatically when a

62You can play back sequentially the first 10 seconds of each scene of an HD (High Definition) video, from its beginning.Select [Disc Index] on the Di

63Viewing a Created DiscYou can play back only discs created with the DVDirect.b Note• You cannot playback discs created with a video device other tha

648 Press V or v to select a date and press b.9 Press V or v to select a photo and press the ENTER button.The selected photo is displayed on the displ

65Viewing a Created DiscPhoto displaySlideshowOperation with remote controlButton FunctionDISPLAY Display info> Display the next photo. Display the

66You can change the various settings for creating discs in the Setup Menu screen.1 Turn on the DVDirect and press the RETURN button.2 Press V or v to

67SetupSpecify whether or not to finalize the disc automatically when recording is completed. This allows immediate playback on DVD players. c ONThe d

68If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can finalize it later.1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v to select [Finalize disc], and press the

69Setup480pOutputs 480p resolution.1080iOutputs 1080i resolution.YPbPr/RGBSpecify the color space for converting video signals from the HDMI OUT conne

7HDMI Settings ...69System Info ...69Demo ...

70You can select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.c 16:9Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV.4:3Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen

71Troubleshooting/ReferencesIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the DVDirect, use this troubleshooting guide to help remed

72• Some video devices may not work properly for the created discs type.• Your video device may not support the disc type (e.g., DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R

73Troubleshooting/ReferencesThe following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc operations are supported.z Hint• The

74The DVDirect supports the following types of “Memory Stick.” However, proper operation is not guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” products.Notes on us

75Troubleshooting/ReferencesThe DVDirect has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card operations are supported.•SD Memory Ca

76When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (FH, XP, HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and

77Troubleshooting/ReferencesThe chart below provides a general estimate of disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos onto a disc for

78The DVDirect creates a Disc Menu at the beginning of a disc recorded. The Disc Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a player and avai

79Troubleshooting/ReferencesHD (High Definition) discs• The Disc Menu lists the shooting dates of scenes. Each shooting date is configured by scene cr

8Selecting a copy mode8Selecting copy modeFind a type of copy modeDepending on your video device or the type of disc you are creating, you can select

80Operation and storage conditionsAvoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot or humid locations, or places where it might be subject to severe vibrati

81Additional InformationCreatable discs• Standard Definition (SD) disc (DVD-VIDEO format)*1• High Definition (HD) disc (AVCHD format)*1• Photodisc (JP

82“Memory Stick Duo”“Memory Stick”*SD Memory Card*xD-Picture Card*CompactFlashPowerDC 16V (supplied from the DC IN jack)Consumption64WAC adapter*1Type

83AAll... 38, 40, 51Audio/video cable ...34, 59Auto Chapter ... 66Auto Finalizing.

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9b page 10b page 12b page 14b page 16b page 189Which device did you use to capture the video?What image quality does the video have?: High Definition: