Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 User Manual

Operating Instructions
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Recording videos
from HDD camcorders ...........................
Recording videos
from DVD camcorders............................
Recording videos
from DV camcorders ..............................
Recording videos
from miscellaneous video devices .........
Recording photos
from memory cards ................................
Recording photos
from HDD camcorders ...........................
Video Recordable
DVD Drive
VRD-MC3

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 Specifications

General

Type	DVD Recorder
Recording Formats	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Power Supply	AC adapter
Video Formats	MPEG-2
Input Interfaces	USB, Composite video, S-Video
Output Interfaces	Composite Video, S-Video
Disc Capacity	4.7GB (Single Layer), 8.5GB (Dual Layer)
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in
Audio Formats	Dolby Digital

Summary

Safety and Compliance Information

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Essential warnings for safe operation, covering fire, shock, and laser hazards.

FCC Compliance and Interference Guidelines

Details FCC regulations, user responsibilities for radio frequency interference.

European CE Safety and EMC Regulations

Compliance with European standards for electromagnetic compatibility.

Environmental Disposal Guidelines

Introduction and Features

Introducing the DVDirect

Creating Video DVDs

Recording Methods Overview

Explains DVD BURN, Full Recording, Incremental, Consolidation, and Normal recording.

Supported Devices and Disc Types

Compatibility of cameras, devices, and disc types for video recording.

Creating and Viewing Photo DVDs

Photo Recording Methods

Recording all photos or selecting specific photos from media.

Photo DVD Types

Creating photo backup DVDs and slideshow DVDs.

Recording Photos from Memory Cards

Steps to select and record photos from memory cards.

Recording Photos from HDD Camcorders

Viewing and Printing Photos

Setup and Configuration

Using the Setup Menu

Recording Settings