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    Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD Recorder 4-281-572-12(1) Find a Type of Copy 8 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 Operating Instructions VBD-MA1
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    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
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    service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate instructions user manual must
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    customer service but only for official purpose. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VBD-MA1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-9422230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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    service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs
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    Copy photos 18 Introducing About this manual 20 Features 22 Recording HD (High Definition) video 22 Recording SD (Standard Definition) video 22 Recording photos 22 Using as an external disc drive ... 22 Supported/unsupported devices, images and discs 23 Package Contents 25 Parts and Controls
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    as an External Disc Drive.... 62 About functions on Windows........ 62 Troubleshooting/References 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 Additional Information
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    type of image to copy. : High Definition video : Standard Definition video : photo files Sony cameras HDD Built-in memory Memory Card Handycam® HD Video AVCHD SD Video Photo Sony cameras DV/D8 tape 8cm disc Handycam® Sony cameras "α" (alfa) "Cyber-shot" HD HD HD "Bloggie" or other MP4 camera
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    Selecting copy mode What type of disc do you want to create? Blu-ray Disc™ (HD video) DVD (HD video) DVD (SD video) Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD Reference page for copy mode page 10 page 12 page 14 page 16 page 18 9
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    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 video ([HD PS] mode in Sony cameras), 3D video format, etc., to
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    in the recording media. page 40 Select Videos Select videos by scene*1 or shooting date, and then copy. page 40 One Touch Disc Burn*2 Press the DISC BURN button on the camera to copy. page 43 *1 Available only in Sony cameras. *2 Supported in some Sony cameras. (Use a USB cable.) Blu-ray Disc™ • HD
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    HD video to SD video quality Copy videos taken in HD (High Definition) image quality onto a disc in SD (Standard Definition) image quality for more compatibility with various playback devices. b What is recording media of your camera? Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm
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    ! The created disc is ... Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 49 DVD disc • SD video is copied. • SD videos or photos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized. Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 45 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera
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    Videos Type of copy mode Copy SD video as is You can copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in Handycam® onto a disc by various type of copy mode. b What is recording media of your camera? Connection and setup HDD Built-in memory Memory Card Use a USB cable b page 30 Insert a Memory Card into
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    The created disc is ... DVD disc • SD video is copied. • SD videos or photos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized. Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 45 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 45 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera
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    video using cameras or video devices You can copy videos from practically any camera or video device to a disc using an AV cable. (For DV cameras, DV cable can be used.) b What is the recording media of your video device? Connection and setup DV tape Use a DV (i.LINK) cable* b page 32 HDD
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    Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 45 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. Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 49 For details on
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    Copy photos Archive photos such as JPEG file on a disc. What is recording media of your camera? Connection and setup Sony cameras*1 HDD Built-in memory *1 Except for "Bloggie" and other MP4 camera Use a USB cable b page 30 A Memory Card *2 *2 Sony ARW file only , etc: type of format 18 Insert
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    copy mode Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 51 Select Photos Select photos by scene or shooting date, and then copy. page 51 Blu-ray Disc™ • Photos are copied. • Photos or HD videos can be copied additionally. DVD disc • Photos are copied. • Photos or SD videos can be
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    method appropriate for your device, and the type of disc you wish to create. Next, use the "Type of copy mode (A - E)" on page 10 through 18 to determine the connection and device operation. Preparations for Recording (page 28) Connect your device to this unit as instructed in the "Type of copy mode
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    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 Type of recordable disc Icons BD DVD Meaning Available for the Blu-ray Disc Available for the DVD media 21
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    on DVD players and other DVD devices. Recording photos 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. Using as an external disc drive You can use as an external BD Writer (BD/DVD/CD
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    depends on your camera and its recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. This unit supports the following copying. • Copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format by Sony or other manufacturer's camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD media*1. • Copy SD (Standard Definition
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    videos with copy-protected content (commercial BDs, DVDs, or VHS software, some programs from satellite or CATV receivers, 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
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    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. 25
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    , 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 here. 26
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    Rear panel A Display window Displays the operation screen, and images from a connected device or memory card. B V/v/B/b / ENTER buttons (pages 45, 54) 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
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    Preparations for Recording Turning the Power on 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into this unit's
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    halfway. 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. 29
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    middle of copying, and may cause a disc creation failure. Do not connect a camera via USB cable, if you record videos in the memory card. Insert the 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
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    on the model of the camera and its setting. For details, see the instruction manual of the camera, and confirm the settings of [USB CONNECT] and [LUN Settings]. Notes on connecting cameras supporting USB charge/USB feed • You cannot charge the battery of the camera if a USB charge compatible camera
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    For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camera. • When you copy HD (High Definition) video taken in HDV format on a tape by copy videos by connecting a MICROMV or HDV format camera via DV (i.LINK) cable. • The following models do not support for recording with a DV (i.LINK) cable.
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    button to playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video or perform recording. Cameras with multiple media require specifying the media (HDD, memory card or Built-in memory). For details, refer to the operating instructions of your video device. • When connecting Handycam® using DV or D8 tape, the
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    Connecting a camera with multi port: Multi port (or use multi output station) AUDIO IN connectors VIDEO IN connector USB/AV cable for multi-use terminal (supplied with camera or sold separately) Connecting a video device: To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors AUDIO IN connectors VIDEO IN connector
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    Preparations for Recording Memory Card Insert a memory card into the memory card slot. With the labeled side up, insert the memory card in the v direction. "Memory Stick Duo"
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    , you can automatically move on to the recording procedure you intended without complicated button operations. Example: When copying HD (High Definition) video in a memory card to a Blu-ray Disc Following the message, insert a Blu-ray Disc (page 29). If a disc is already inserted in this unit, skip
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    Preparations for Recording If a recorded disc is inserted If you insert a recorded disc, the disc information will appear. Press the ENTER button to proceed. To change the disc to other one, press the Z (eject) button to eject the current disc. The disc type, contents, and disc space will appear.
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    the power is turned on. You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the menu. m Menu Video b Photo b Disc Info Setup Press the RETURN button. Disc Disc Function Copy a video to a disc. You can select which type of disc you want to create and available input to create
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    . 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 recording process. For details on
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    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
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    is completed The message "Completed." appears. If you want to copy the same video as the one 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
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    single disc The number of discs required and confirming message will appear. Select [Yes] to start recording recording mode at a bit rate exceeding 18 Mbps, such as [HD FX] mode in Sony cameras (when copying to DVD media), or videos taken in a unique recording mode such as 1080/60p format, 3D
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    Copying Videos One Touch Disc Burn BD DVD This mode allows you to record video from a camera onto a disc by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on, as with copying only new videos (page 40). 1 Turn on this unit (
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    disc." appears. Remove the created disc and insert a blank one. Recording will resume automatically. When recording is completed The message "Completed." appears. For additional operations camcorder may differ. (e.g. DVD BURN) • In One Touch Disc Burn mode, the recordable media will vary depending on
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    with a DV (i.LINK) Cable DVD By connecting a camera to this unit via DV (i.LINK) cable, you can copy video recorded on a DV tape to disc. 1 Prepare for recording. Initially, turn on this unit (page 28), insert a disc (page 29) and connect a DV (i.LINK) cable for recording (page 32). z Hint • If
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    the display window. To copy by selecting [Manual] 1 Press B or b to select [Manual]. z Hint • When the prompt message [A new disc found. Initialize the disc for recording.] appears after inserting a blank disc, press the ENTER button to proceed. 2 Operate the camera to start playback, and press the
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    or TV screen other than playback, some video devices may not operate as above.) 3 Press the (stop) button to stop recording. 4 To record an additional video, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5 Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc when recording is complete. A message asking whether to finalize the
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    press the ENTER button. When finalizing has completed, the disc tray opens. b Notes • Start recording immediately 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
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    . You can copy videos of HD (High Definition) quality to a disc by downconverting to SD (Standard Definition). The created disc will be playable on most DVD players. 1 Prepare for recording. Initially, turn on this unit (page 28), insert a disc (page 29) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable
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    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
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    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 Copy mode [Full] With a single touch of the (record) button, you can copy all photos in the camera or memory
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    completed The message "Completed." 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
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    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 • It takes time to display thumbnail images if there are many photos. • If a 3D photo (or RAW format photo) and JPEG file have a same number, such as "
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    play back discs created with a video device other than this unit. This unit does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on guide. B Options for viewing The following options appear on the screen according to the contents recorded on the disc. [Video Title List] Displays the title list
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    or the next title Return to the Disc Menu or [Menu] display Operations during playback Button V/v / RETURN Function Display the next or the previous photo Return to the [Menu] display b Notes • If a photo file does not support thumbnail display, will appear. • If a 3D photo (or RAW format photo
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    indicates the default settings. Rec Quality (REC mode) Select the image quality for recording. These options are available when you use the DV IN connector or VIDEO IN Lower image than Standard image quality z Hint • Disc recording capacity depends on the REC mode (page 71). Auto Stop Timer Select
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    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]. Disc Menu DVD BD Select a background image to apply to the Disc Menu screen for discs created with this unit. Select from four images. c Blue
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    Depending on the contents of a disc, finalizing may take time. Erase disc You can erase all content recorded on a DVD+RW, DVD-RW or BD-RE disc. The erased disc is reusable as a blank disc. b Note • Be aware that this operation erases all data. 1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to select [Erase
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    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
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    cannot connect the computer while copying images or performing other operations, such as setup 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
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    the computer, use the icon. b Note • Depending on the operating system, operation method or displayed icon may vary. 1 Click the icon on the 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
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    of "PMB," to recognize a Blu-ray Disc or AVCHD disc on Windows XP. For details, refer to "Help" or "Support" in "PMB." Playing a disc/Creating a compatible disc for Blu-ray Disc or DVD players Operating System Windows 7 DVD Windows Vista AVCHD disc Windows XP BD Playback/Creation Depending on
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    purposes only, and does not provide any guarantees regarding operation or functions, using Windows, software, or this unit. • When 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
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    troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Refer also to the operating instructions of your camera or video devices. General To create a DVD connected devices and set up to record videos (page 36). • To change the input manually, operate from the [Menu] screen (page
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    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
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    in a camera or memory card. You cannot copy this video to DVD. Select [Yes] to record videos other than the above video, or use a Blu-ray Disc. • HD (High Definition) video taken in unique format, such as in 1080/60p recording mode, 3D video format, etc., is contained in a camera or memory card. You
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    discs are compatible with this unit. However, not all disc operations are supported. Disc type Usable discs Recording PC mode Supported versions BD-R Up to 6× media*1*2 BD-R DL BD-RE Up to 6× media Up to 2× media*1 BD-RE DL Up to 2× media DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD
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    MagicGate"/High-speed data transfer compatible) "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick PRO Duo" "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" Read a a*1 a*1 a*1*2 a*1*2*3 *1 Reading of data that requires "MagicGate" functions cannot be performed with this unit. *2 Operation is supported up to 32 Gbytes. *3 8-bit
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    Card operation is supported up to 2 Gbytes. *2 SDHC Memory Card operation is supported up to 32 Gbytes. *3 SDXC Memory Card operation is supported up memory card you use. • Do not remove a memory card while recording or when the Memory card access LED is on. • Data may Troubleshooting/References
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    HQ SP / HD SP LP / HD LP * Two discs are required. BD approx. 35 minutes approx. 27 minutes approx. 20 minutes approx. 13 minutes approx. 12 minutes DVD - approx. 40 minutes* approx. 25 minutes* approx. 20 minutes approx. 15 minutes Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (Time required to copy
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    (REC mode) setting on this unit (page 56). REC mode (Rec Quality) setting on this unit DVD* HQ 1hr HSP 1hr 30min SP 2hrs LP 3hrs * DVD+R DL provides 1.8× the above times. b Note • Depending on video content, maximum recordable video time on a disc may vary. Troubleshooting/References 71
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    a DVD player/recorder or other compatible device. * This type of disc may be called DVD (SD), DVD (STD), video DVD, DVD video, etc. b Note • A Blu-ray Disc and DVD (AVCHD disc) cannot be played on an AVCHD incompatible DVD player or recorder. Do not insert these discs in the DVD player or recorder
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    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) DVD Disc Menu Disc Troubleshooting/References Title 5 00:11:23 12.24.2007 Title 6 00:20:55 3.20.2008
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    be separated. Discs recorded HD (High Definition) video BD DVD Disc Menu Disc 06 2007 .12 . 24 07 2008 . 3 . 20 08 2008 . 3 . 22 09 2008 . 4 . 29 10 2008 . 5 . 3 00 : 11 : 23 00 : 20 : 55 00 : 15 : 43 00 : 08 : 10 00 : 10 : 35 002 / 003 Shooting date Scene • The Disc Menu lists the shooting
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    or 6000 files in a BD can 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
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    Additional Information Precautions Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing using it for at least an hour. Handling discs • Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the recording surface. • Do not affix labels on discs. • Do not store discs in dusty or humid locations, in direct
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    (SD) video recording • Blu-ray Disc (BD-R/RE) High Definition (HD) video recording Photo recording Recordable discs*1 BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL*2, BD-R LTH *1 Use 12cm disc only *2 Use the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector only. Supported input file/signal
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    12cm disc (BD, DVD, CD), 8cm disc (DVD, CD) Input/Output Interface DV IN*1 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100, DVC-SD input VIDEO IN 1 Vp-p/75 ohms AUDIO IN 2 Vrms (Impedance more than 47 kilohms) USB port Type A*2 Type mini B*3 *1 For DV input from DV digital video camera only. *2 For Sony camera
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    disc 11, 72 B Blu-ray Disc 11, 19, 72 C Chapter 73 Close BD-R 58 Color System 59 Computer Connecting to a computer 60 Disconnecting from a computer 61 Copy type 38 D Demo 59 Disc Inserting a disc 29 Recordable time 71 Supported discs 67 Time required for recording 70 DISC BURN 44 Disc
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    S Scene 73 SD (Standard Definition) discs 73 SD (Standard Definition) video 20 SD Card 69 Select input 39, 45 Select Photos 3D 53 displaying only one photo 53 marked photo 53 RAW feed 31 USB port 30, 60 V VIDEO IN connector........... 34 Video Title List 54 VideobDisc 38 W Windows 62 80
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© 2011 Sony Corporation
4-281-572-
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Find a Type of Copy
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Introducing
20
Preparations for Recording
28
Copying Videos
40
Copying Photos
51
Previewing disc
54
Setup
56
Using with a Computer
60
Troubleshooting/
References
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Additional Information
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