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Selecting copy mode What type of disc do you want to create? Blu-ray Disc™ DVD DVD Blu-ray Disc™ (HD video) (HD video) (SD video) or DVD Reference page for copy mode page 10 page 12 page 14 page 16 page 18 9 9
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A Videos Type of copy mode Copy HD video as is Allow you to copy HD (High Definition) video taken in AVCHD format onto discs in high definition image quality. b What is recording media Connection and setup of your camera? Sony cameras Use a USB cable HDD b page 30 Another manufacturer’s Built-in memory camera Copy videos to a memory card by camera’s function Insert a Memory Card into the slot Memory Card b page 35 : type of format b Notes � You cannot copy HD (High Definition) video ta
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and The created disc is … create a disc! Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. Blu-ray Disc™ page 40 • HD video is copied. 1 � HD videos or photos can be copied Incremental* additionally. Copy only new contents in the recording media. page 40 1 Playlist* Copy playlist contents in the recording media. page 40 DVD (AVCHD disc) Select Videos 1 � HD video is copied. Select videos by scene* or shooting date, and � HD videos or photos can be
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Videos Type of copy mode Down-convert 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 Connection and setup of your camera? HDD Built-in memory Use an AV cable* b page 33 Memory Card 8cm Disc b Note � You cannot copy video by connecting a camera via a USB cable. DV tape Use a DV (i.LINK) cable* Set the [i.LINK CONV] sett
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and The created disc is … create a disc! DVD disc � SD video is copied. � SD videos or photos can be copied Manual additionally if the disc is not finalized. Copy contents by operating the camera. page 49 Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 45 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. For details on playback, see “About Created Discs” (page 72). page 45 13 13
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A 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 Connection and setup of your camera? Use a USB cable HDD b page 30 Built-in memory Insert a Memory Card into the slot Memory Card b page 35 Use a DV (i.LINK) cable* DV/D8 tape b page 32 8cm Disc Use an AV cable* b page 33 � All of the above media � Other media (8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.) * Cables supplied wit
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and The created disc is … create a disc! Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 40 Incremental Copy only new contents in the recording media. page 40 Playlist Copy playlist contents in the recording media. DVD disc � SD video is copied. page 40 � SD videos or photos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized. Select Videos Select videos by scene or shooting date, and then copy. page 40 One Touch Disc Burn Press the DIS
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Videos Type of copy mode Copy 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 Connection and setup media of your video device? Use a DV (i.LINK) cable* DV tape b page 32 HDD Built-in memory Memory Card Use an AV cable* 8cm Disc b page 33 Various cameras and video devices (use audio/video output) * Cables supplied with camera or sold separatel
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and The created disc is … create a disc! Full Copy the entire contents in the recording DVD disc media. � SD video is copied. � SD videos or photos can be copied page 45 additionally if the disc is not finalized. Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 45 Manual Copy contents by operating the camera. page 49 For details on playback, see “About Created Discs” (page 72). 17 17
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A Photos Type of copy mode Copy photos Archive photos such as JPEG file on a disc. What is recording media Connection and setup of your camera? 1 Sony cameras* HDD Use a USB cable b page 30 Built-in memory 1 * Except for “Bloggie” and other MP4 camera Insert a Memory card into the slot Memory Card b page 35 2 * 2 * Sony ARW file only , etc: type of format 18 18
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Selecting copy mode Select the copy mode and The created disc is … create a disc! Blu-ray Disc™ � Photos are copied. � Photos or HD videos can be copied additionally. Full Copy the entire contents in the recording media. page 51 DVD disc � Photos are copied. � Photos or SD videos can be copied additionally if the disc is not finalized. Select Photos Select photos by scene or shooting date, and then copy. page 51 For details on playback, see “About Created Discs” (page 72). 19 19
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Introducing About this manual Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read “Find a Type of Copy” (page 8). “Find a Type of Copy” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you through the recording process. Find a Type of Copy (page 8) Use the chart “Find a type of copy mode” (page 8) to determine a 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
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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
Multi-Function
Blu-ray Disc™
Setup 56
/DVD Recorder
Using with a Computer 60
Troubleshooting/
64
References
Additional Information 76
Operating Instructions
VBD-MA1
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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Safety Regulations This symbol is intended to WARNING alert the user to the To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, presence of uninsulated do not expose this apparatus to rain or “dangerous voltage” within moisture. the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping magnitude to constitute a or splashing and no objects filled with risk of electric shock to liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the persons. apparatus. This symbol
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electrician for replacement of the obsolete FCC Compliance Statements outlet. This equipment has been tested and found 10) Protect the power cord from being to comply with the limits for a Class B walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the convenience receptacles, and the point FCC Rules. These limits are designed to where they exit from the apparatus. provide reasonable protection against 11) Only use attachments/accessories harmful interfe
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b Note For the State of California, USA only � If you have any questions about this product, Perchlorate Material - special handling may please visit the web site or contact our customer apply, See information service center in your country. www.dts.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ The telephone number below is not for customer perchlorate service but only for official purpose. Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Declaration of Conformity The set is not disconnected from the A
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� “DVDirect,” “Handycam,” “Cyber-shot,” “ α,” “Bloggie,” “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” ‘Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate” and their logos are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. � AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation. � “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. � Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered t
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Table of Contents Safety Regulations ..........................2 Preparations for Recording Find a Type of Copy Turning the Power on ....................28 Inserting a Disc ..............................29 Find a type of copy mode ................8 Connecting Cables/Using Memory Type of copy mode A Card .............................................30 Copy HD video as is ....................10 USB cable.................................... 30 Type of copy mode B DV (i.LINK) cable ................
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Setup Additional Information Using the Setup Menu................... 56 Precautions ................................... 76 Rec Quality (REC mode).............. 56 Specifications ................................ 77 Auto Stop Timer............................ 56 Index.............................................. 79 Auto Chapter................................ 57 Auto Finalizing.............................. 57 Disc Menu .................................... 57 Finalize disc .......................
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Find a Type of Copy Selecting a copy mode Find a type of copy mode Depending on your camera and images taken, you can select the type of copy that best serves your needs. First of all, check your camera and select the type of image to copy. : High Definition video : Standard Definition video : photo files Sony cameras AVCHD HD Video HDD Built-in memory SD Video Memory Card ® Handycam Photo Sony cameras AVCHD/Other HD Video DV/D8 tape 8cm disc SD Video ® Handycam Sony cameras AVCHD HD Video Othe
