VBDMA1

4-281-572-12(1)
Find a Type of Copy 8
Introducing 20
Preparations for Recording 28
Copying Videos 40
Copying Photos 51
Multi-Function Previewing disc 54
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

Safety Regulations
WARNING This symbol is intended to

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, alert the user to the
do not expose this apparatus to rain or presence of uninsulated
moisture. “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping that may be of sufficient
or splashing and no objects filled with magnitude to constitute a
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the risk of electric shock to
apparatus. persons.
Do not install this equipment in a confined This symbol is intended to

space such as a bookshelf or similar unit. alert the user to the
presence of important
CAUTION operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
The mains plug on this equipment must be the literature
used to disconnect mains power. accompanying the
Please ensure that the socket outlet is appliance.
installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible. This graphical symbol is located on the
The use of optical instruments with this bottom of the unit.
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is harmful Important Safety Instructions
to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
1) Read these instructions.
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
2) Keep these instructions.
personnel only.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
This label is located on the laser protective
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
housing inside the enclosure.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug 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 prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
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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 interference in a residential
specified by the manufacturer. installation. This equipment generates,
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
bracket, or table specified by the energy and, if not installed and used in
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. accordance with the instructions, may cause
When a cart is used, use caution when harmful interference to radio
moving the cart/apparatus combination to communications. However, there is no
avoid injury from tip-over. guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning the following measures:
storms or when unused for long periods of
time. • Reorient or relocate the receiving
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service antenna.
personnel. Servicing is required when the • Increase the separation between the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, equipment and receiver.
such as power-supply cord or plug is • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects circuit different from that to which the
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus receiver is connected.
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does • Consult the dealer or an experienced
not operate normally, or has been dropped. radio/TV technician for help.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS The shielded interface cable recommended
NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, in this manual must be used with this
INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF equipment in order to comply with the
QUEBEC. limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ETATS-UNIS You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y
this manual could void your authority to
COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUEBEC.
operate this equipment.
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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.
The telephone number below is not for customer www.dts.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
service but only for official purpose. perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
Declaration of Conformity
The set is not disconnected from the AC
Trade Name: SONY power source (mains) as long as it is
Model No.: VBD-MA1 connected to the wall outlet, even if the set
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics itself has been turned off.
Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San The nameplate is located on the bottom of
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. the unit.
Telephone No.: 858-942-
2230
This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For Customers in U.S.A.

Owner’s Record
The product label is located on the bottom
of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model: VBD-MA1
Serial Number: ________
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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 trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• The authorized software in this product is used under license from eSOL Co. Ltd.
❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories are used in the specified or
recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this
unit. Our customer 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 or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using
this product.
❑ The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions
specified on the warranty card.
❑ Specifications may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement.
Copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this product with cable television transmission may require authorization
from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner.
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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 ......................... 32
Down-convert HD video to SD video Audio/video cable (AV cable) ...... 33
quality .......................................... 12 Memory Card ............................... 35
Type of copy mode C About Operation.............................36
Copy SD video as is .................... 14 Following the message in the display
................................................... 36
Type of copy mode D Selecting the option from the [Menu]
Copy video using cameras or video ................................................... 38
devices......................................... 16
Type of copy mode E
Copy photos................................. 18 Copying Videos
Copying Videos with a USB Cable or
Introducing Memory Card ..............................40
To copy videos selected by [Select
About this manual.......................... 20 Videos]....................................... 42
Features ........................................ 22 One Touch Disc Burn ...................43
Recording HD (High Definition) Copying Videos with a DV (i.LINK)
video.......................................... 22 Cable ...........................................45
Recording SD (Standard Definition)
To copy by selecting [Manual] .... 46
video.......................................... 22
Recording photos ........................ 22 Copying Videos with an AV Cable
Using as an external disc drive ... 22 .....................................................49
Supported/unsupported devices,
images and discs ...................... 23
Package Contents ......................... 25 Copying Photos
Parts and Controls......................... 26
Copying Photos ............................51
To copy photos selected by [Select
Photos]....................................... 53
Previewing disc
Viewing Disc Information ...............54
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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
Auto Chapter ................................ 57 Index.............................................. 79
Auto Finalizing.............................. 57
Disc Menu .................................... 57
Finalize disc ................................. 57
Erase disc .................................... 58
Close BD-R................................... 58
System Info................................... 58
Auto Shut Off ................................ 58
Demo............................................ 59
Color System ................................ 59
Language ..................................... 59
Using with a Computer

Connecting to a Computer ............ 60
Disconnecting from a Computer.... 61
Using 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
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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
HD Video AVCHD
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
SD Video
Handycam®
Photo
Sony cameras
HD Video AVCHD/Other
DV/D8 tape
8cm disc
Handycam®
SD Video
Sony cameras
HD Video AVCHD
HD Video Other
“α” (alfa) “Cyber-shot”
SD Video
“Bloggie” or other MP4 camera

Photo
Another manufacturer’s
camera HD Video AVCHD
Camcorders HD Video Other

MP4 cameras
Digital still cameras
Others
SD Video
Photo
Various video devices You can copy video from the analog audio/video output.
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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
Selecting copy mode

Reference page
for copy mode
page 10
page 12
page 14
page 16
page 18
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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
A
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 taken in recording mode at a bit rate exceeding 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 a disc.
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Select the copy mode and The created disc is …
create a disc!
Selecting copy mode

Full
Copy the entire contents in the recording
media.
page 40 Blu-ray Disc™

• HD video is copied.
Incremental*1 • HD videos or photos can be copied
additionally.
Copy only new contents in the recording
media.
page 40
Playlist*1
Copy playlist contents in the recording media.
page 40
Select Videos DVD (AVCHD disc)

Select videos by scene*1 or shooting date, and • HD video is copied.
then copy. • HD videos or photos can be copied
additionally if disc is not finalized.
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.)
For details on playback, see “About
Created Discs” (page 72).
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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
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] setting on the
Handycam® to [ON].
b page 32
* Cables supplied with camera or sold

separately.
, etc: type of format
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create a disc!
Selecting copy mode

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
media.
page 45
Manual
page 45
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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

of your camera?
Use a USB cable

HDD
b page 30
A
Built-in memory
Insert a Memory Card into

the slot
Memory Card
b page 35

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.)

, etc: type of format separately.
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create a disc!
Full
media.
page 40
Selecting copy mode

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 DISC BURN button on the camera to
copy. (Use a USB cable.)
page 43
Full
media.
page 45
Manual
page 45
Manual For details on playback, see “About

Copy contents by operating the camera. Created Discs” (page 72).
page 49
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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?

DV tape
b page 32
HDD
Built-in memory
Memory Card
8cm Disc Use an AV cable*
b page 33
Various cameras and

video devices
(use audio/video output)

, etc: type of format separately.
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create a disc!
Selecting copy mode

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
page 45
Manual
page 49

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Photos
Type of copy mode
Copy photos
Archive photos such as JPEG file on a disc.

of your camera?
Sony cameras*1
HDD Use a USB cable
b page 30
A
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
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create a disc!
Selecting copy mode

Blu-ray Disc™
• Photos are copied.
• Photos or HD videos can be copied
additionally.
Full
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
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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 the connection and device operation.
Preparations for Recording (page 28)

Connect your device to this unit as instructed in the “Type of copy mode (A - E).”
Configure your device if necessary.
Copying (pages 40, 43, 45, 49, 51)

Select an available copy mode (A - E) best suited to your needs. Follow the instructions
on the page referred to in this manual.
About HD video and SD video

“HD (High Definition) video” refers to high definition image quality video, and “SD
(Standard Definition) video” refers to standard definition image quality video. Any item
representing HD video is in general shown as “HD” on the products, such as on screen
display, etc. In contrast, SD video is shown as “SD.” Standard definition video may also be
referred to as “STD (Standard Definition) video” in the latest Sony cameras, and shown as
“STD” on the screen display, etc.
About Handycam®
In this manual, Handycam® refers to a Sony camcorder.
About Images
In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos.
About illustrations
The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed
on your screen.
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Icons
In this manual, section headings have different icons depending on the device or operation.
Use these icons to determine the connection or device operation.
Type of devices
Icons Meaning
Introducing
Sony digital video camera or Sony digital still camera
Another manufacturer’s camera
Video device with audio/video outputs
Type of recording media in cameras

Icon Meaning
Functions available for camera recording to hard disk
Functions available 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 Meaning
BD
Available for the Blu-ray Disc
Available for the DVD media

DVD
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Features
You can easily copy videos or photos using this unit.
Recording HD (High Definition) video

You can copy HD (High Definition) videos taken in AVCHD format with various cameras to
a Blu-ray Disc or DVD media. HD (High Definition) videos can be copied in HD (High
Definition) image quality.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video

You can copy videos from various cameras and AV devices directly onto discs in SD
(Standard Definition) image quality. Created discs can be played 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 rewritable disc drive) by connecting this
unit to your computer.
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Supported/unsupported devices, images and discs
Supported copy methods
The ability to copy depends on your camera and its recording media, type of video/photos or
disc type you are creating. This unit supports the following copying.
Introducing
• 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) video taken in MPEG-2 format by Handycam® camcorders
to DVD media*1.
• Copy SD (Standard Definition) video taken in DV format by Sony or other manufacturer’s
camera to DVD media*2.
• Copy video from various video devices to DVD media*3.
• Copy photos taken in JPEG (.jpg file) format or 3D (.mpo file) format by Sony or other
manufacturer’s camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD media.
• Copy photos taken in RAW (.arw file) format by Sony camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD
media.
*1 Use a USB cable (Sony camera only) or memory card slot. Except for copying video recorded on an 8cm
disc.
*2 Use a DV(i.LINK) cable.
*3 Use audio/video output on video devices.
Unsupported copy methods

Note that the following types or cases of copy are not supported.
To copy the following HD (High Definition) videos to a disc in HD image quality.

• Copy HD videos taken in a unique format, such as 1080/60p video ([HD PS] mode in Sony
camera) or 3D video, etc.
• Copy HD videos taken in HDV format on a tape.
• Copy HD videos taken in AVCHD format on an 8cm disc.
• Copy HD videos taken in MP4 (MPEG-4) format.
• Copy HD videos taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps in AVCHD format,
such as in [HD FX] mode in Sony cameras, onto a DVD media*.
* You can copy onto a Blu-ray Disc in such cases.
To copy the following SD (Standard Definition) videos to a disc.

• Copy video onto a Blu-ray Disc using the VIDEO IN or DV IN input on this unit.
• Copy SD videos onto a Blu-ray Disc.
• Copy SD videos taken on an 8cm disc using a USB cable.
• Copy SD videos taken in unsupported format, such as MP4 (MPEG-4), MPEG-1 or
MotionJPEG format taken with a mobile phone, MP4 web-cameras, etc., using a USB cable
or memory card slot.
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To copy the following photos to a disc.
• Copy photos taken in RAW format with another manufacturer's camera.
b Notes
• You cannot copy 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 memory card) in your
camera and images are stored in those different media, you cannot simultaneously copy all the images.
• If you edit or erase any image and file on the recording media using a computer or PlayStation®3, you
may not be able to copy the images properly. Use the camera to do so.
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Package Contents
Confirm that the package contains the following items.

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of items.
VBD-MA1 (this unit)
Introducing
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.
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Parts and Controls
Front and sides
A Memory card slot (page 35) D Emergency eject hole

Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” or SD If you cannot open the disc tray with the
Card here. Z (eject) button, turn off this unit. Insert
a pin or straightened paper clip into this
b Note hole to open the disc tray.
• You cannot use this slot as a memory card
reader when connected to your computer.
E DV IN connector (page 32)
B Memory card access LED F USB (Type A) port (page 30)
Lights amber when accessing a memory To copy images, connect the camera
card. here.
C Disc tray (page 29) G USB (Type mini B) port (page 60)
To use as an external disc drive, connect
the computer here.
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Top panel
A Display window
Displays the operation screen,
and images from a connected
device or memory card.
B V/v/B/b / ENTER buttons
Introducing
(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)
F Z (eject) button (page 29)
G x (stop) button (pages 41, 50,
55)
Rear panel
A AUDIO IN connectors (page 33)
B VIDEO IN connector (page 33)
C DC IN connector (page 29)
b Note
• Metallic parts, such as terminals, etc.,
may become warm after use. This is not
a malfunction.
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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 DC IN connector.
3 Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet.
To DC IN
connector
AC adapter
AC power cord
To power outlet
b Notes
• Be sure to use the supplied AC power cord and the AC adapter.
• Do not use damaged cables, such as cables with deformed connectors.
4 Press the 1 (power) button.
After the display window lights and this unit’s logo appears, the on-condition screen
appears.
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Inserting a Disc
1 Press the Z (eject) button.

The disc tray ejects.
The disc tray opens 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.
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Connecting Cables/Using Memory Card
For types of connection and settings, see the “Connection and setup” section for your “Type of
copy mode (A - E)” on pages 10 through 18.
USB cable
b Notes
• Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is supplied with the camera.
• If you copy a large amount of video at one time, it will require more time to copy. If you do not connect
the AC adapter to the camera, power may go off in the 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
memory card into the memory card slot (page 35).
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Connect the camera to this unit.
Multi port
USB cable/USB cable
for multi-use terminal
(supplied with camera
or sold separately)
USB port USB cable USB port

(Type Mini B) (supplied) (Type A)
z Hint
• If 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 images by connecting another manufacturer’s camera via USB cable.
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3 Check the USB connection on the camera.
Sony digital video camera (such as Handycam®)
The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Be sure to select the media that stores images to
record.
Button names on the [USB SELECT] screen
Storage Media Button Name

Hard disk drive [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER] [ HDD], etc.

Built-in memory [ USB CONNECT], etc.
Memory Card [ USB CONNECT] [ COMPUTER], etc.
z Hints
• Depending on the model, USB connection may complete simply by connecting the camera to this
unit ([USB mode] screen appears). In this case, selecting the recording media is unnecessary.
• If your camera has a [USB SPEED] setting, specify [AUTO] ([AUTO] is the default setting).
Sony digital still camera (such as “Cyber-shot” and “α”)

USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to this unit. [USB mode] or
[Mass Storage] screen appears.
z Hints
• If your camera has a [USB CONNECT] setting, specify [AUTO] or [Mass Storage] ([AUTO] is
the default setting).
• If your camera has a [LUN Settings] setting, you may need to set [Single], depending on the model
(default setting is different depending on the model).
• See the following web site for details on supported camera models (English only):
http://sony.storagesupport.com
b Note
• If a camera with built-in memory and memory card is connected to this unit, this unit will choose
the memory card as the USB connection. However, built-in memory might be chosen depending
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 is
connected.
• When connecting a USB feed compatible camera to this unit, do not connect another device
or a computer.
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DV (i.LINK) cable

b Note
2 Set the camera to playback mode.

• Playback operation differs among cameras. For most cameras, switch the power/mode button to
playback, PLAY/EDIT or VTR mode to play video. 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 connecting
Handycam® with DV (i.LINK) cable, set the [i.LINK CONV] setting on the Handycam® to [ON].
This will down-convert videos recorded in HD (High Definition) to SD (Standard Definition) quality.
3 Connect the camera to this unit.
DV connector
DV IN connector
DV (i.LINK) cable (not supplied)
b Notes
• You cannot 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. Use an audio/video cable.
– DCR-VX700/VX1000, HDR-FX1/FX7/FX1000
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Audio/video cable (AV cable)
1 Turn on the video device.

b Note
2 Operate the video device to start playback of video.

• Playback operation differs among video devices. For most cameras, switch the power/mode 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 [A/V t DV OUT] settings on Handycam®
must be set to [OFF] ([OFF] is the default setting).
3 Connect the video device to this unit.

Use an audio/video cable (not supplied) or AV cable (not supplied) when connecting a
video device to this unit.
z Hint
• Connectors may differ between devices. Refer to the operating instructions for your device, and use an
appropriate cable.
Connecting a camera with A/V OUT connector:
A/V OUT connector
or AUDIO IN connectors
VIDEO IN connector
AV cable (not supplied or supplied with the video device)
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Connecting a camera with multi port:
Multi port
(or use multi AUDIO IN connectors
output station)
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
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Memory Card
Insert a memory card into the memory card slot.

“Memory Stick Duo”
With the
labeled side up,
insert the
memory card in SD Card
the v direction.
Push the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull
out.
b Notes
• Before use, check that the memory card is inserted correctly. If you push the memory card by force, this
may cause damage to both the memory card and this unit.
• Never remove the memory card while the memory card access LED is lit. Otherwise data in the memory
card may be damaged.
• An ejected memory card may be warm. This is not a malfunction.
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About Operation
You can operate this unit in two different ways: Following the message in the display, and
selecting the option from the menu.
Following the message in the display

After the power is turned on, this unit automatically detects an inserted memory card, disc,
and the input signals from connected devices. A message indicating how to prepare for
recording then appears in the display window. By this message, 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
this screen and move to the next.
Following the message, insert a memory

card into the memory card slot (page 35).
If a memory card is already inserted in this
unit, skip this screen and move to the next.
This screen appears.

You can check the selected input type and the
type of inserted disc in the top left.
Select a copy mode in the top right (page 40).
b Notes
• If a camera is connected to this unit via AV cable or DV (i.LINK) cable, this unit automatically detects the
connected camera only when the camera outputs a video signal.
• Some cameras connected to this unit via USB cable may require some operations on the camera for this
unit to detect the camera.
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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.
When multiple image types are recorded in a connected camera or inserted

memory card
When multiple image types are recorded on a memory card or connected camera, this unit
automatically selects the type in order of the following priority: HD Video; SD Video; Photo.
You cannot copy all types at once.
: HD (High Definition) video
: SD (Standard Definition) video
: Photo (JPEG, MPO, and ARW file)
Types of image recorded in camera/memory card Type of image to be copied
If you want to copy an image other than the selected image, copy an image by selecting the
option from the [Menu] (page 38).
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Selecting the option from the [Menu]
The [Menu] display appears when the RETURN button is pressed after the power is turned on.
You can perform recording procedures manually by selecting options from the menu.
m
Press the RETURN button.
Menu Function
Video b Disc Copy a video to a disc. You can select which type of disc you
want to create and available input to create a disc.
Photo b Disc Copy photos to a disc. You can select which type of available
input to create a disc.
Disc Info Display the disc information and select which option you want
to preview.
Setup Configure various settings.
To copy videos or photos by operating the menu

Press the RETURN button to display [Menu], and follow the procedure below.
1 Press V or v to select [Video b Disc] or [Photo b Disc] of [Menu].

In the case of [Photo b Disc], options for copy type are not displayed. Skip step 2.
2 Press V or v to select copy type.

Copy HD (High Definition) video as it is.
Down-convert HD (High Definition) video to

SD (Standard Definition) video.
An AV cable should be used to connect the
camera to this unit.
Copy SD (Standard Definition) video as it is.
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3 Press V or v to select the input.
According to the copy type selected in step 2, input options will differ. Only selectable
inputs will appear.
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 (record) button starts the
recording process.
For details on copy mode, see page 40.
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Copying Videos
Copying Videos with a USB Cable or Memory
Card BD DVD
By connecting a camera to this unit via [MEMORY]

USB cable, or inserting a memory card into Displays when a memory card is
the memory card slot, HD (High Definition) inserted in the memory card slot.
video or SD (Standard Definition) video B Type of image
can be recorded as is. [ ]
b Note Displays when recording HD (High
Definition) videos.
• See “Supported/unsupported devices, images
and discs” on page 23 previously. [ ]
Displays when recording SD
(Standard Definition) videos.
1 Prepare for recording. C Type of disc
Initially, turn on this unit (page 28), [ ]
insert a disc and connect cables (page Displays when recording to
30) or insert memory card (page 35). a Blu-ray Disc.
[ ]
b Note Displays when recording to a DVD
• To select the image and input type manually, disc.
perform the recording procedure manually by
selecting options from the menu (page 38). D Copy mode
[Full]
With a single touch of the
2 Confirm the message in the (record) button, you can copy all
videos in the camera or memory
display window, and press B or b
card.
to display the copy mode you
want to use. [Incremental]*
You can copy only newly-recorded
contents where previous contents
have already been recorded onto a
disc.
[Playlist]*
You can copy videos within a
playlist created on your camera.
[Select Videos]
[Thumbnail]*/[Shooting Date]
You can copy videos selected by
viewing thumbnail images or
shooting date.
If you select copy mode [Select
A Type of input Videos], press V or v to select
[USB] [Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date]
Displays when connecting a camera (page 42).
to this unit via USB cable.
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* You cannot select this copy mode when To repeat copy
copying videos taken with another
For [Incremental] or [Select Videos] in
manufacturer’s camera.
copy mode, you can copy the same video as
E Number of required discs the one just recorded.
The message [Completed. Repeat copy?]
appears.
3 Press the (record) button to
start recording.
Copying Videos
If you want to copy the same video as the
This unit starts the recording process. one just recorded, select [Yes] to change a
The following appears in the display disc.
window. 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 recording
Press the (stop) button when replacing a
disc.
You cannot stop while recording is in
progress.
If the contents do not fit onto a single z Hints

disc • For [Incremental] of copy mode, this unit stores
The disc will be ejected automatically the recording history for each camera or
memory card and copies only newly-recorded
when it becomes full, and the message
video. This unit can store the recording history
“Insert a blank disc.” appears. Remove of up to 10 cameras or memory cards.
the created disc and insert a blank one. • For a DVD disc, the disc will be finalized
Recording will resume automatically. automatically when recording is complete if
[Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON] (page 57).
b Note
When recording is completed • When replacing a disc in step 3 or “To repeat
The message “Completed.” appears. copy” (page 41), insert the same type of blank
disc as used at the beginning of the copy.
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C Shooting date
To copy videos selected by
[Select Videos]
If you select copy mode [Select Videos] in 3 Press the (record) button to
step 2 (page 40), select [Thumbnail] or start recording.
[Shooting Date]. This unit starts the recording process.
For serial procedure, follow after step 3,
on page 41.
1 Press V or v to select [Thumbnail] If the contents do not fit onto a single
or [Shooting Date], and press the disc
ENTER button. The number of discs required and
confirming message will appear. Select
[Yes] to start recording contents.
b Notes
• It takes time to display thumbnail images if
there are many videos or large-size video files.
• You cannot copy a video* with a thumbnail that
has “ ” displayed.
* HD (High Definition) videos taken in recording
2 Press B/V/v/b to select the mode at a bit rate exceeding 18 Mbps, such as
[HD FX] mode in Sony cameras (when copying
thumbnail or shooting date you to DVD media), or videos taken in a unique
wish to copy, and press the recording mode such as 1080/60p format, 3D
video format, etc.
ENTER button to mark.
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the
selection between marked and
unmarked.
A Selected scene
B Marked scene to copy
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One Touch Disc Burn BD DVD
This mode allows you to record video from

a camera onto a disc by simply pressing 3 Connect the camera to this unit.
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 (page 28) and

insert a disc (page 29). USB port (Type A)
Copying Videos
b Note
• Connect the AC adapter to the camera if one is
supplied with the camera.
USB cable
(supplied)
USB port (Type Mini B)
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on

the camera’s LCD screen.
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If the contents do not fit onto a single
4 Touch DISC BURN on the disc
camera’s LCD screen, or press The disc will be ejected automatically
the DISC BURN ( ) button on when it becomes full, and the message
the camcorder. “Insert a blank disc.” appears. Remove
the created disc and insert a blank one.
Recording will resume automatically.
Touch [DISC BURN]
When recording is completed

The message “Completed.” appears.
For additional operations, hints and notes,

refer to page 41.
This unit starts the recording process.

If the camera’s media has both HD
(High Definition) and SD (Standard
Definition) videos:
HD (High Definition) videos are
recorded onto the disc (page 24).
b Notes
• Depending on the camera, the display that
appears on the camera’s LCD screen or button
names on the camcorder may differ. (e.g. DVD
BURN)
• In One Touch Disc Burn mode, the recordable
media will vary depending on the camera. For
example, in the case of a Handycam®
containing both HDD and memory card media,
only the HDD content can be recorded by One
Touch Disc Burn.
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Copying Videos 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 all the preparations are complete for copying,
5 Press V or v to select [DV IN] and
press the ENTER button.
Copying Videos
this unit detects a signal from a camcorder
connecting to the DV IN connector, and the
display window in step 5 appears automatically.
You can skip steps 2 to 4.
2 Press the RETURN button.

The [Menu] display appears.
3 Make sure that [Video b Disc] is

selected, and press the ENTER
button.
6 Press B or b to display the copy
mode you want to use.
4 Press V or v to select [SD b SD]

and press the ENTER button. A Type of input
[DV IN]
Displays when connecting a camera
to this unit via DV (i.LINK) cable,
and [DV IN] is selected from the
input options.
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B Copy mode To stop recording
[Full] Press the (stop) button. This unit
With a single touch of the (record) stops recording and returns to the
button, you can copy all videos recorded display window in step 6 (page 45).
on a tape to a disc. This unit
automatically controls playback on the
connected camera.
[Manual] When recording is completed
You can copy videos to a disc while The message “Completed.” appears.
controlling playback manually on the
connected camera (page 46). z Hints
• Recording automatically stops after a blank
portion over 2 minutes, or when the end of the
7 Press the (record) button to
DV tape is reached.
• If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON] (default
start recording. setting), the disc will be finalized automatically
when recording is complete (page 57).
• If [Auto Finalizing] is set to [OFF], a message
asking whether to finalize the disc appears when
ejecting the disc by pressing Z (eject) button.
Follow the message in the display window.
To copy by selecting [Manual]

This unit starts recording at the same
time the camera starts playback. The 1 Press B or b to select [Manual].
following appears in the display
window. 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
(record) button to start recording.
z Hint
• If the video tape is not at its beginning, it will
automatically rewind, and then this unit will
start recording.
To pause recording
Press the (record) button during
recording. To resume recording, press
the (record) button again.
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The following appears in the display
window. 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 disc appears.
To pause recording
Press the (record) button during
6 To finalize the disc, press V or v
Copying Videos
the (record) button again. to select [Yes] and press the
ENTER button.
z Hint If you select [No], the disc will be
• This unit starts and stops recording ejected without being finalized.
automatically as it detects video input signals
from a connected video device. For example:
– When you press the (record) button
before the connected video device starts
playing, this unit pauses. When the video
device starts playing back, this unit
automatically starts recording video.
– If you stop playback on the video device
during recording, video signal is interrupted
and this unit pauses recording. If you resume
playback on the video device, this unit
resumes recording. z Hint
When this unit waits a video signal to resume • To finalize a disc means to make the disc
recording, the message [Waiting for input playable on other DVD devices. For details
signal.] appears in this unit’s display window. If about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page
no video signal is detected for 2 minutes, this 57.
unit stops recording. (As video devices always
output video signals from their operation screen
or TV screen other than playback, some video
devices may not operate as above.)
3 Press the (stop) button to stop

recording.
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7 Press V or v to select [Yes] and
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 you press the (stop) button, you may
hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
• Recording may not occur immediately after the
(record) button is pressed.
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Copying Videos with an AV Cable DVD
By connecting a camera or video device to

this unit via an audio/video cable, you can 4 Press V or v to select [SD b SD]
copy videos from practically any camera or (or [HD b SD]) and press the
video device to a disc. ENTER button.
You can copy videos of HD (High
Definition) quality to a disc by down-
converting 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),
Copying Videos
insert a disc (page 29) and connect an
audio/video cable (AV cable) for
recording (page 33). 5 Press V or v to select [VIDEO IN]
and press the ENTER button.
z Hint
• If all the preparations are complete for copying,
this unit detects a signal from a camcorder
connecting to the VIDEO IN connector, and the
display window in step 5 appears automatically.
You can skip steps 2 to 4.
2 Press the RETURN button.

z Hints
• If [HD b SD] is selected in step 4, only [VIDEO
3 Make sure that [Video b Disc] is IN] of the input options will appear.
• When the prompt message [A new disc found.
selected, and press the ENTER
Initialize the disc for recording.] appears after
button. inserting a blank disc, press the ENTER button
to proceed.
6 Operate your video device to start

video playback, and press the
(record) button to start recording.
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window.
z Hint
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc
To pause recording playable on other DVD devices. For details
about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page
Press the (record) button during 57.
the (record) button again.
11 Press V or v to select [Yes] and
7 Press the (stop) button to stop
recording.
8 To record an additional video,

repeat steps 6 and 7.
9 Press the Z (eject) button to eject

the disc when recording is When finalizing has completed, the disc
complete. tray opens.
A message asking whether to finalize
the disc appears.
b Notes
• Start recording immediately after inserting a
10 To finalize the disc, press V or disc. The recording process may take a few
seconds to start after pressing the (record)
v to select [Yes] and press the
button if the disc was inserted more than 10
ENTER button. minutes prior to starting.
If you select [No], the disc will be • When you press the (stop) button, you may
ejected without being finalized. hear the noise of the disc turning momentarily.
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Copying Photos
Copying Photos BD DVD
You can copy photos onto a disc from a [MEMORY]

camera connected to this unit, or a memory Displays when a memory card is
card inserted into the memory card slot, inserted in the memory card slot.
with a single touch of the (record) B Type of image
button. [ ]
You can also copy photos selected by Displays when recording photos.
viewing thumbnails.
C Type of disc
b Note [ ]
• See “Supported/unsupported devices, images Displays when recording to
and discs” on page 23 previously. a Blu-ray Disc.
[ ]
Displays when recording to a DVD
1 Prepare for recording. disc.
Initially, turn on this unit (page 28), D Copy mode
insert a disc and connect cables (page
Copying Photos
[Full]
30) or insert memory card (page 35). With a single touch of the
(record) button, you can copy all
b Note
photos in the camera or memory
• To select the image and input type manually, card.
perform the recording procedure manually by
selecting options from the menu (page 38). [Select Photos]
[Thumbnail] /[Shooting Date]
You can copy photos selected by
2 Confirm the message in the viewing thumbnail images or
display window, and press B or b shooting date.
to display the copy mode you
want to use. If you select copy mode [Select
Photos], press V or v to select
[Thumbnail] or [Shooting Date]
(page 53).
E Number of required discs
A Type of input
[USB]
Displays when connecting a camera
to this unit via USB cable.
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To repeat copy
3 Press the (record) button to For [Select Photos] in copy mode, you can
start recording. copy the same photos as the ones just
recorded.
The message [Completed. Repeat copy?]
appears.

window.
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.
If the contents do not fit onto a single To stop recording

disc Press the (stop) button when replacing a
The disc will be ejected automatically disc.
when it becomes full, and the message You cannot stop while recording is in
“Insert a blank disc.” appears. Remove progress.
the created disc and insert a blank one.
z Hints
Recording will resume automatically.
• For a DVD disc, the disc will be finalized
automatically when recording is complete if
[Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON] (page 57).
When recording is completed • This unit can recognize photo files stored up to
the 8th tree in a camera or memory card.
The message “Completed.” appears.
b Note
• When replacing a disc in step 3 or “To repeat
copy” (page 52), insert the same type of blank
disc as used at the beginning of the copy.
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B[ ]
To copy photos selected by Displays which photo is 3D (.mpo file)
[Select Photos] format.
If you select copy mode [Select Photos] in C[ ]
step 2 (page 51), select [Thumbnail] or Displays which photo is RAW (.arw
[Shooting Date]. file) format.
D Shooting date
1 Press V or v to select [Thumbnail]

or [Shooting Date] and press the 3 Press the (record) button to
ENTER button. start recording.
For serial procedure, follow after step 3,
on page 52.
Copying Photos
If the contents do not fit onto a single
disc
The number of discs required and
confirming message will appear. Select
[Yes] to start recording contents.
2 Press B/V/v/b to select the z Hint

viewing thumbnail or shooting
• If you press the (stop) button when
date you want to copy and press thumbnails are displayed, the photo selected
the ENTER button to mark. will be displayed in full. The photo can be
Pressing the ENTER button toggles the rotated 90 degrees right with each press of b.
The photo can be rotated 90 degrees left with
selection between marked and
each press of B (JPEG photo only).
unmarked.
b Notes
• Some photo files cannot be displayed as
thumbnail images. In that case, is
displayed.
• 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
“DSC001.mpo” (or “DSC001.arw”) file and
“DSC001.jpg” file, only one photo will be
displayed as a thumbnail. However, both the 3D
photo (or RAW format photo) and JPEG file are
copied.
A Marked photo to copy
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Previewing disc
Viewing Disc Information
Previewing Videos/Photos
You can check the information, such as A Disc Information
type of recorded contents, remaining [Disc:]
capacity, etc., about a disc created with this Displays the type of disc.
unit. You can check images by playing back [Contents:]
SD (Standard Definition) videos or photos. Displays contents recorded on the
b Notes disc.
• You cannot play back discs created with a video High Definition videos
device other than this unit. This unit does not Standard Definition videos
support playback of commercial DVDs or
contents on a memory card inserted to this unit. Photo
• When you preview a video, there is no sound. [Remaining:]* (remaining/total)
• You cannot output videos to an external device, Displays remaining capacity of disc.
such as a TV.
* Remaining capacity displayed should
• You cannot play back HD (High Definition)
be used only as a general guide.
videos on the disc.
B Options for viewing
The following options appear on the
1 Turn on this unit and insert a disc screen according to the contents
created with this unit. recorded on the disc.
[Video Title List]
z Hint Displays the title list of HD (High
• If you insert a finalized disc after turning on this Definition) videos.
unit, the [Disc Info] display appears. You can
skip steps 2 and 3. [Preview Video]
Previews SD (Standard Definition)
videos.
2 Press the RETURN button. [Preview Photo]
Previews photos.
3 Press V or v to select [Disc Info], To preview the Video Title List

and press the ENTER button. Press V or v to select [Video Title List],
The Disc Information screen appears. and press the ENTER button.
A list of titles by shooting date of HD (High
Definition) videos appears. You cannot
preview HD (High Definition) videos.
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To preview SD (Standard Definition) To preview photos
videos Press V or v to select [Preview Photo], and
Press V or v to select [Preview Video], and press the ENTER button.
press the ENTER button. A photo appears.
The Disc Menu appears. If the disc is not
finalized, the Disc Menu is not displayed
and playback of the video starts.
Selected Title 5
12.24.2007
00:11:23 Title 6
3.20.2008
00:20:55
title
Title 7 00:15:43 Title 8 00:08:10
Operations during playback

3.22.2008 4.29.2008
02/03
Button Function
Press V/v/B/b to select the title you want to Display the next or the
preview, and press the ENTER button. The V/v
previous photo
Previewing disc
selected title is played back.
/ Return to the [Menu]
RETURN display
Operations during playback
Button Operation b Notes

• If a photo file does not support thumbnail
Stop playback
display, will appear.
Display the previous or • If a 3D photo (or RAW format photo) and JPEG
B/b
the next title file have the same file number, such as
Return to the Disc Menu “DSC001.mpo” (or “DSC001.arw”) file and
RETURN “DSC001.jpg” file, only one photo will be
or [Menu] display
displayed as a thumbnail.
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Setup
Using the Setup Menu
You can change the various settings for

creating discs in the Setup Menu screen. Rec Quality (REC mode)
Select the image quality for recording.
These options are available when you use
1 Turn on this unit and press the the DV IN connector or VIDEO IN
RETURN button. connector to connect your video device.
The [Menu] display appears. c HQ
Highest image quality
2 Press V or v to select [Setup], and HSP

press the ENTER button. High image quality
SP
Standard image quality
LP
Lower image than Standard image quality
z Hint
• Disc recording capacity depends on the REC
mode (page 71).
Auto Stop Timer

3 Press V or v to select a menu item
to confirm or change, and press Select the preset time used to stop recording
the ENTER button. automatically.
Auto Stop Timer is available when you use
the VIDEO IN connector to connect your
video device.
c OFF
Recording does not stop automatically.
30 minutes - 4 hours
Recording automatically stops when the
preset time has passed after recording
starts. Select 30 min, 60 min, 90 min, 2h,
3h or 4h.
c indicates the default settings. b Note
• The Auto Stop Timer setting is canceled when:
– the recording is completed,
– the (stop) button is pressed during
recording, or
– the power is turned off.
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b Notes
Auto Chapter • When copying all contents requires more than
one disc, the recorded discs will be finalized
Specify the time interval at which chapters
once full, regardless of the Auto Finalize
are created automatically on a disc. setting. Only the last disc will remain
Auto Chapter is available when you use the unfinalized.
DV IN connector or VIDEO IN connector • The disc is not finalized when copying with
to connect your video device. VIDEO IN, the Manual copy mode of DV IN, or
some models in DV camcorders, even though
OFF [Auto Finalizing] is set to [ON].
No chapters are inserted.
c 5 minutes Disc Menu
Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute
intervals. DVD BD
10 minutes Select a background image to apply to the

Disc Menu screen for discs created with
Inserts chapters at approximately 10-
this unit.
minute intervals.
Select from four images.
15 minutes
c Blue
Inserts chapters at approximately 15-
minute intervals. Marble
Checkered
Auto Finalizing
Setup
Pink
DVD
Specify whether or not to finalize the disc Finalize disc
automatically when recording is completed.
This allows immediate playback on DVD DVD
players. This setting is applicable when If you eject a disc without finalizing, you
recording to a DVD. can finalize it later.
c ON This setting is applicable when recording to
a DVD.
The disc will be finalized automatically
when recording is completed. You can z Hints
play back the finalized disc on other
• To finalize a disc means to make the disc
playback devices.
playable on other DVD devices. If you do not
OFF finalize the disc with this unit, the disc cannot be
played on other DVD devices.
The disc will not be finalized when
recording is completed. You can add • You cannot add videos or photos to a finalized
videos and/or photos onto the same disc disc.
later. 1 Insert a disc to finalize, press V or v
For details on finalizing a disc, refer to to select [Finalize disc], and press the
[Finalize disc] (page 57). ENTER button.
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press
the ENTER button.
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the ENTER button.
The message [All content will be
erased. Continue?] appears.
the ENTER button.
This unit starts erasing the disc.
When the message [Completed.]
3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press appears, erasing has completed.
the ENTER button.
Close BD-R
BD
You can prevent a BD-R disc from further
recording or editing. Once a BD-R disc is
closed, you cannot add videos or photos.
Refer to the screen message.
System Info
This unit starts finalizing the disc.
You can check the system software version
When the message [Completed.]
of this unit.
appears, finalizing has completed.
To reset all setup items, select [Reset
b Note settings] and press the ENTER button. The
message [Reset to the default settings?]
• It takes a few minutes to finalize a disc.
Depending on the contents of a disc, finalizing appears. Select [Yes] and press the ENTER
may take time. button. The setting reverts back to the
factory default and [Completed] is
displayed.
Erase disc
z Hints
You can erase all content recorded on a • The system software is the built-in software that
DVD+RW, DVD-RW or BD-RE disc. The makes this unit work.
erased disc is reusable as a blank disc. • Selecting [Reset settings] clears the recording
history necessary for copying only new contents
b Note and resets the customized settings.
• Be aware that this operation erases all data.
1 Insert a disc to erase, press V or v to Auto Shut Off
select [Erase disc], and press the
ENTER button. This unit is automatically turned off when
The message [Erase the disc?] appears. no button operation is made for more than 2
hours.
OFF
The unit is not automatically turned off.
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ON
The unit is automatically turned off.
Demo
This unit automatically plays a demo when
it is not operated for a set period of time.
OFF
Disables the demo.
c ON
Enables the demo.
Color System
Set the appropriate color system for the
camera used to record or the output signal
from connected video device.
NTSC
Set this when you copy videos recorded
with an NTSC color system camera.
Setup
PAL
Set this when you 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 color system
of this unit is different from the color system of
the connected camcorder.
• A disc will not be playable if the color system
setting used for recording is different from the
playback device.
Language
Select the language for the display window.
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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect this unit to a computer

using the supplied USB cable.
1 Connect the supplied AC power

cord, the AC adapter, and this
unit (page 28).
2 Turn on this unit. USB port

(Type Mini B)
3 Turn on the computer.
4 Connect the computer to this USB cable (supplied)

unit.
This unit is detected and identified by
the computer. [PC Mode] appears in the USB port (Type A)
display window.
b Notes
• Connect the computer immediately after turning
on this unit, or when displaying [Menu]. You
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 z Hint
perform other operations (page 36) when you • When this unit is connected to your computer
press the 1 (power) button. In this case, press for the first time, it takes a moment for the
the RETURN button to display [Menu], and computer to detect this unit.
connect the computer to this unit.
5 Click [Start], and then click [My

Computer] to verify that (this
unit) has been added in the [My
Computer] window.
b Note
• Depending on the operating system, operation
method or displayed icon may vary.
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Disconnecting from a Computer
The icon appears on the taskbar when

this unit is recognized by the computer. To
disconnect this unit from 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 taskbar.

The “Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device” message appears.
2 Click “Safely remove USB Mass

Storage Device”.
The message “The USB Mass Storage
Device device can now be safely
removed from the system” appears.
3 Disconnect the USB cable.

4 Turn 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 this unit
once before use.
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Using as an External Disc Drive
When using as an external disc drive, available functions on Windows differ depending on
version or edition. You need to install a commercially available software for BD/DVD/CD
drive depending on the application. (Software for BD/DVD/CD drive is not supplied.)
For details on requirements for using an external drive, refer to the following table. For
details, refer to “Help and Support” in Windows or the operating instructions of your
software.
About functions on Windows

Reading/Writing data
Operating System Reading files on disc Writing files to disc
Windows 7 BD
Windows Vista DVD
(SP2) CD
Windows XP BD Supporting software required* Supporting software required
(SP3) DVD Supporting software required* Supporting software required
CD
: functions and operation on Windows are available.
* If you use the “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) software supplied with Sony cameras, you may need to
install the UDF reader plug-in, depending on a version 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 Playback/Creation
Windows 7 DVD Depending on the edition of Windows, correspondence
differs.
Windows Vista
AVCHD disc Supporting software required
Windows XP
BD Supporting software required
z Hint
• Examples of usable software and its versions (as of April 2011)
– Writing files to disc Power2Go (Cyberlink Corp.)
– Playback of AVCHD disc Player for AVCHD ver. 5.3 (Sony Corporation)
– Creation of AVCHD disc PMB-Picture Motion Browser ver. 5.3 (Sony Corporation)
– Playback of DVD/Blu-ray Disc Power DVD 9 (Cyberlink Corp.)
– Creation of DVD/Blu-ray Disc Power Producer 5 (Cyberlink Corp.)
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b Notes
• The information shown herein is for reference purposes only, and does not provide any guarantees
regarding operation or functions, using Windows, software, or this unit.
• When using software, it is necessary to meet system requirements imposed by the software, as well as the
requirements specified by this unit.
• The software always updates to the latest version.
• When using this unit as a regular 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] of
[Setup] in [Menu](page 58).
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following

difficulties while using this unit, use this Connection and operation
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
The camera is connected with a USB
problem before requesting repairs. Refer
cable, but this unit does not work.
also to the operating instructions of your
camera or video devices. • Make sure that your camera is supported by
this unit.
• Make sure that the camera is configured for
General USB connection correctly and the USB
cable is connected properly to the camera
To create a DVD by down-converting (page 30).
an HD (High Definition) video • Disconnect the USB cable from this unit.
• Connect a camera to this unit using an Turn both the camera and this unit off, then
audio/video cable or AV cable (page 33). on again.
You cannot use a USB cable for • If you follow the prompt message in the
connection, or a memory card. display window, this unit is automatically
operated by detecting the image quality of
To change the input videos (HD or SD) stored in the camera or
memory card. Follow the message shown
• This unit automatically detects input in the display window.
signals from connected devices and selects
• Make sure that [USB] is selected for input.
the input jack. Turn on connected devices
To select the input manually, operate from
and set up to record videos (page 36).
the [Menu] screen (page 38).
• To change the input manually, operate from
the [Menu] screen (page 38).
The camera is connected with a DV
(i.LINK) cable, but this unit does not
Power work.
This unit does not turn on. • Make sure that the camera is set to the
PLAY/EDIT mode. If it is in the CAMERA
• Make sure that the AC power cord is
mode, you cannot copy videos with this
connected securely (page 28).
unit (page 32).
• Unplug the power cable and disconnect the
• Disconnect the DV (i.LINK) cable from
video device from this unit. Remove the
this unit. Turn both the camera and this unit
memory card. Then, reconnect the video
off, then on again.
device to this unit (or insert the memory
card again) and turn it on.
A video device is connected to
This unit does not turn on (when VIDEO IN of this unit, but playback
connecting to a computer). displays no video on this unit’s
display window.
• The 1 (power) button on this unit is
disabled while connecting to a computer. • Make sure that the audio/video cable is
After you operate the computer for connected properly to audio/video output of
disconnecting the USB cable, press the 1 the video device.
(power) button. • This unit is not detecting input signals from
the connected video device. Turn on the
video device, and configure or operate it to
start playback.
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• Make sure that [VIDEO IN] is selected for
input. To select the input manually, operate Other video devices do not play back
from the [Menu] screen (page 38). HD (High Definition) video recorded
• Disconnect all cables. Turn this unit and on a DVD.
video device off, then on again. Reconnect • A generic DVD player cannot play back
the video device to this unit. HD (High Definition) videos. You need an
AVCHD-compatible player (e.g., Blu-ray
Disc player/recorder) to play back HD
The number of discs required does videos (page 72).
not appear on the screen when
recording.
• If many videos or photos are recorded,
Other video devices do not play back
display may take some time. photos recorded on a disc.
• Make sure that the video device supports
playback of JPEG files.
The total of disc capacity displayed
on [Disc Info] differs before and after
recording images. Messages
• The total capacity of DVD or BD will Insert a recordable disc supported
reduce after recording images or initializing
by this recorder.
a disc.
• An incompatible disc is inserted. Insert a
compatible disc (page 67).
A disc inserted in this unit can be • BD-RE, DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs
heard spinning momentarily. recorded on other video devices are not
• This unit checks the disc and performs a supported. Erase videos or photos recorded
read operation. This is not a malfunction. on a disc with [Erase disc] of [Setup] in
[Menu]. The erased disc is reusable as a
blank disc (page 58).
Playback
Other video devices do not play back A new disc found.
a created disc. Initialize the disc for recording.
• When using a DVD as a disc type, the disc • When copying videos with a DV cable (in
may not be finalized. Use this unit and [Manual] copy mode) or an AV cable using
finalize the disc first (page 57). a new disc, you need to initialize the disc
• Some video devices may not work properly first. Press ENTER to proceed. The
with certain created disc types. initialized disc with this message can be
• Your video device may not support the disc used for recording SD (Standard
type you are using. Check if your video Definition) video or photo.
device supports the disc type.
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Cannot record to this disc by the Some videos unsupported to record
selected operation. found.
• Usable discs differ depending on type of Copy videos other than those?
content and recording method (pages 23, • HD (High Definition) video taken in
67). recording mode at a bit rate exceeding
For example: 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode, is
– SD (Standard Definition) video stored on contained in a camera or memory card. You
a camera connected with a USB cable cannot copy this video to DVD. Select
cannot be recorded to DVD+R DL disc. [Yes] to record videos other than the above
– SD (Standard Definition) video cannot be video, or use a Blu-ray Disc.
recorded to BD-R or BD-RE. • HD (High Definition) video taken in unique
– SD (Standard Definition) video cannot be format, such as in 1080/60p recording
recorded additionally on the disc that HD mode, 3D video format, etc., is contained in
(Hard Definition) video is already a camera or memory card. You cannot copy
recorded. this video. Select [Yes] to record videos
other than the above video.
Too many photos.
Will import maximum number of Input device error.
allowable photos only.
• Check that the camera is correctly
• Depending on the type or volume of photo connected to this unit with USB cable.
data, the number of photos recordable at Check that the camera is turned on.
one time differs (up to a maximum of 9999 • Remove the memory card and insert again.
photos).
System error.
No recordable content found.
• When this message appears repeatedly, this
• The camera or memory card does not unit may be damaged.
contain any videos or photos which support
the recording function of this unit.
• The camera or memory card contains only
HD (High Definition) video, however SD
(Standard Definition) video may be
selected for recording (or vice versa). To
select the correct type, operate from the
[Menu] screen.
The disc is full.

• Even if the disc is not full, you cannot
record to the disc when the number of video
titles or photos reaches a maximum number
for recording.
• In some cases, full-capacity recording may
not be possible, depending on how the disc
is used.
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Supported Discs and Memory Cards
Discs
The following writable discs are compatible with this unit. However, not all disc operations
are supported.
Usable discs
Disc type Supported versions
Recording PC mode
BD-R Up to 6× media*1*2
BD-R DL Up to 6× media
BD-RE Up to 2× media*1
BD-RE DL Up to 2× media
DVD+R Up to 16× media
DVD+R DL
*3 Up to 8× media
(Double layer)
DVD+RW Up to 8× media
DVD-R Up to 16× media*4
DVD-R DL
Up to 8× media*4
(Dual layer)
DVD-RW Up to 6× media*4
DVD-RAM *5 Up to 5× media*4
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Usable discs
Disc type Supported versions
Recording PC mode
CD-R Up to 48× media
CD-RW Up to 24× media
*1 BDXL disc is not supported.

*2 BD-R LTH disc is supported.
*3 Only use when connecting to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector.
*4 Both CPRM and non-CPRM discs are supported.
*5 Non-cartridge disc only.
Notes on using discs

• Use round discs only. Do not use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) as it may
damage this unit.
• The quality of commercially-made recordable discs can vary. Sub-standard discs may not
record normally.
• Some recorded discs cannot be played on playback devices due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the playback device and playback
software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
“Memory Stick”
This unit supports the following types of “Memory Stick.” However, proper operation is not
guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” products.
“Memory Stick” type Read
“Memory Stick Duo” a
“Memory Stick Duo”
a*1
(“MagicGate”/High-speed data transfer compatible)
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” a*1
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” a*1*2
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” 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 parallel data transfer is not supported.
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SD Card
This unit has slots for the following memory cards. However, not all memory card operations
are supported.
• SD Memory Card*1
• SDHC Memory Card*2
• SDXC Memory Card*3
*1 SD Memory 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 to 64 Gbytes.
Notes on using memory cards

• Slide the write protect switch with a thin implement.
• Use your camera to format a memory card. A memory card formatted on a computer may
not work properly.
• The position and shape of the write-protect switch may differ depending on the memory
card you use.
• Do not remove a memory card while recording or when the Memory card access LED is on.
• Data may be corrupted if:
- the memory card is removed or this unit is turned off while reading data, or
- the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
• Do not use a metallic card adapter as malfunction may result.
• This unit does not read copyright protected data.
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Recording Time and Recording Speed
Time required for recording (recording speed)

When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode
setting (such as FX, HD FH, SP, etc.) on a camera used to shoot the video, and the number of
scenes the video contains. Typically, more time is required to record videos onto a disc if the
video was recorded with a higher image quality (bit rate) setting. The chart below provides a
general estimate of time required to record.

(Time required to copy a 1-hour video)
REC mode BD DVD
FX / HD FX approx. 35 minutes –
FH / HD FH approx. 27 minutes approx. 40 minutes*
HQ / HD HQ approx. 20 minutes approx. 25 minutes*
SP / HD SP approx. 13 minutes approx. 20 minutes
LP / HD LP approx. 12 minutes approx. 15 minutes
* Two discs are required.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video

(Time required to copy a 1-hour video)
REC mode DVD
HQ / STD HQ approx. 35 minutes
SP approx. 25 minutes
LP approx. 15 minutes
z Hints
• The time required to copy with a memory card varies depending on the type of memory card.
• When a camcorder is connected to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector on this unit, the length of time
required for recording is the same as the playback time of the video.
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Disc space (recordable time) available for recording videos
The chart below provides a general estimate of disc space (recordable time) available for
recording videos onto a disc. (Minimum recordable time is in parentheses.)

Recordable time depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.
REC mode BD* DVD
FX / HD FX 2hrs 20min (2hrs 20min) –
FH / HD FH 3hrs 10min (3hrs 10min) 35min (35min)
HQ / HD HQ 5hrs 35min (4hrs 15min) 1hr (45min)
SP / HD SP 7hrs 5min (5hrs 15min) 1hr 15min (55min)
LP / HD LP 9hrs 40min (7hrs 55min) 1hr 45min (1hr 25min)
* BD-R DL or BD-RE DL provides 2× the above times.
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (USB connection or memory card slot)

Recordable time depends on the REC mode setting on the camera.
REC mode DVD
HQ / STD HQ 1hr 5min (1hr)
SP 1hr 35min (1hr)
LP 3hrs 15min (2hrs 5min)
Recording SD (Standard Definition) video (DV IN or VIDEO IN connection)

Recordable time depends on the [Rec Quality] (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.
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About Created Discs
Characteristic of disc
HD Video Blu-ray Disc™

• Using a Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition
image quality (HD) video of a longer duration than a DVD
BD disc. Photos can also be recorded. HD (High Definition)
video and photos can be additionally copied on the recorded
disc later.
• A Blu-ray Disc can be played on a Blu-ray Disc player/
recorder, PlayStation®3 or other compatible device.
HD Video DVD (AVCHD disc)*

• High definition image quality (HD) video can be recorded on
DVD media, such as DVD-R discs. Photos can also be
recorded. HD (High Definition) video and photos can be
DVD additionally copied on the recorded disc later if the disc is not
finalized (page 57).
• A DVD (AVCHD disc) can be played on an AVCHD
compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, PlayStation®3 or
other compatible device.
* This type of disc may be called DVD (HD), High Definition DVD,
etc.
SD Video
DVD*
• Standard definition image quality (SD) video (including the
video converted high definition image quality (HD) video)
can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs.
DVD Photos can also be recorded. SD (Standard Definition) video
and photos can be additionally copied on the recorded disc
later if the disc is not finalized (page 57).
• A DVD can be played on 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. The DVD player or recorder may fail to
eject the disc, and erase its contents.
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Configuration of disc
This unit creates a disc menu on the recorded disc. The Disc Menu is displayed each time a
disc is inserted into a playback device and can be used to select videos from dates or
thumbnails.
According to the type of disc being created and the device connection used for recording, disc
configuration varies, and there may be some restrictions. See the following.
Discs recorded SD (Standard Definition) video

(DV IN or VIDEO IN connection)
DVD
Disc Menu
Disc
Title 5
12.24.2007
00:11:23 Title 6
3.20.2008
00:20:55 Title
Title 7 00:15:43 Title 8 00:08:10

3.22.2008 4.29.2008
02/03
Chapter
Start recording End recording
The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created between the points where you start
and stop recording on this unit.
For each title, chapters are automatically created according to the [Auto Chapter] setting
configured in the Setup Menu (page 57).
Discs recorded SD (Standard Definition) video Troubleshooting/References

(USB connection or Memory card slot)
DVD
Disc Menu
Disc
Title 5
12.24.2007
00:11:23 Title 6
3.20.2008
00:20:55 Title
Title 7 00:15:43 Title 8 00:08:10

3.22.2008 4.29.2008
02/03
Scene
Chapter
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• The Disc Menu displays thumbnails of the titles created at points in the video where the
shooting date changes.
For each title, chapters (breakpoints of a video on the disc) are automatically created by
scene between the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera.
• If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera),
different aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3 setting on the camera), or add videos to the disc, titles
(even of the same shooting date) may be separated.
Discs recorded HD (High Definition) video

BD DVD
Disc Menu Disc
06 2007 .12 . 24 00 : 11 : 23
07 2008 . 3 . 20 00 : 20 : 55
Shooting date
08 2008 . 3 . 22 00 : 15 : 43 002 / 003
09 2008 . 4 . 29 00 : 08 : 10
10 2008 . 5 . 3 00 : 10 : 35
Scene
• The Disc Menu lists the shooting dates of scenes. Each shooting date is configured by scene
created between the point where you start and stop shooting on the camera.
• If you copy videos recorded in a variety of REC modes (HQ, SP, etc. setting on the camera),
or add videos to the disc, titles (even of the same shooting date) may be separated.
• When selecting [Disc Index] in the top right of the Disc Menu, each scene is played
sequentially for 10 seconds from the beginning. If a recorded scene is too long, indexes will
be automatically created at intervals of several minutes and played for 10 seconds.
b Notes
• Some players may not be able to display the Disc Menu.
• When photos and videos are recorded onto the same disc, the Disc Menu does not show thumbnails or
shooting dates for photos.
z Hint
• You can select from four types of images as the background image for the Disc Menu screen (page 57).
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Discs recorded photos
BD DVD
• When copying photos to a disc, new file numbers are assigned to the recorded photos in the
order they are copied to the disc.
• The recorded photos are stored in a folder “sssVBDMA” created under the “DCIM”
folder on the disc. (Example: “100VBDMA”, “101VBDMA1”, ... )
• Up to 4000 files in a DVD 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.
• You can record both videos and photos together onto the same disc.
b Note
• If you want to copy both HD (High Definition) videos and photos on the same DVD media, copy HD
(High Definition) videos first. If you copy photos first, videos added later are limited to SD (Standard
Definition).
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Additional Information
Precautions
Operation and storage conditions • Do not affix labels on discs.

• Do not store discs in dusty or humid
Avoid using or storing this unit in hot or
locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat
humid locations, or places where it might
generating devices.
be subject to severe vibration or direct
• To protect important data, always keep
sunlight.
discs in their cases.
Cleaning • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external • Data may not be recorded properly if
surfaces of this unit. Do not use an abrasive, there are scratches or dust on the
disposable cloth such as paper towels, as unrecorded area of writable discs. Handle
they may damage the surface finish. discs very carefully.
Transportation Handling memory cards
Please repack this unit in its original carton • Do not drop, bend, or submit the memory
when shipping, and remove any disc cards to external shock.
beforehand. • Do not disassemble or modify the
memory cards.
Moisture condensation • Avoid touching the terminal of a memory
Do not expose this unit to sudden card or touching it with a metal object.
temperature changes. Do not use this unit • Avoid getting liquids on a memory card
immediately after moving it from a cold to or using them in areas subject to high
warm location or raising the room humidity.
temperature suddenly, as condensation may • Avoid using or storing a memory card in
have formed within this unit. If the a location subject to:
temperature changes suddenly while using - extremely high temperature, such as
this unit, keep the power on, but stop using the interior of a car, outdoors exposed
it for at least an hour. to direct sunlight, or near a heater.
- direct sunlight
Handling discs - high humidity
- corrosive substances
• Handle discs only by the edges. Never
- excessive dust
touch the recording surface.
- electrostatic or electronic noises
- magnetic fields
• When storing or carrying a memory card,
keep it in its original case to ensure
protection of important data.
• Avoid removing a memory card from its
slot or turning off the power button while
this unit is accessing it, as data may be
rendered unreadable.
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Specifications
Recording/Copying Playback
Creatable discs Playable discs
• DVD (DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW) Discs created with VBD-MA1*
Standard Definition (SD) video recording (Other commercial or recorded discs are not
High Definition (HD) video recording supported.)
Photo recording * HD (High Definition) video cannot be
• DVD (DVD+R DL) played back.
Standard Definition (SD) video recording
• Blu-ray Disc (BD-R/RE) Output
High Definition (HD) video recording
Built-in LCD display
Photo recording
Recordable discs*1
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, PC mode
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R DL*2, BD-R LTH System requirements*
1
* Use 12cm disc only OS
*2 Use the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector only. • Windows XP
(Home SP3/Professional SP3)
• Windows Vista
Supported input file/signal format
(Home Basic SP2/Home Premium SP2/
• Standard Definition (SD) video recording Business SP2/Ultimate SP2)
MPEG-2 PS*1 • Windows 7
(USB or memory card slot input) (Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate)
DVC-SD
(DV IN input) Interface
Analog video recording • High Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
(VIDEO IN input) * Necessary to meet system requirements
• High Definition (HD) video recording specified by the software for the BD/DVD/
AVCHD CD drive you use.
Additional Information
(USB*2 or memory card slot input)
• Photo recording Compatible discs
DCF2.0 compliant file format
JPEG ( .jpg file) • Write (maximum speed)
MPO ( .mpo file) BD-R (6×), BD-R DL (6×), BD-RE (2×),
RAW ( .arw file)*3 BD-RE DL (2×)
DVD+R (8×), DVD+R DL (6×),
*1 Supported Sony cameras only (except
camcorders shooting with 8cm DVD).
DVD+RW (8×), DVD-R (8×),
DVD-R DL (6×), DVD-RW (6×),
*2 Supported Sony cameras only.
DVD-RAM (5×)
*3 Sony ARW2.2 format CD-R (24×), CD-RW (16×)
• Read (maximum speed)
BD-ROM (6×), DVD-ROM (8×),
CD-ROM (24×)
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12cm disc (BD, DVD, CD),
8cm disc (DVD, CD) General
Power
Input/Output Interface DC 12V (supplied from the DC IN jack)
DV IN*1 Consumption
4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), S100, DVC-SD
30W
input
AC adapter*
VIDEO IN
Type: AC-NB12A
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
Input: AC 100 V - 240 V
Output: DC 12 V/2.5A
AUDIO IN
* Use an AC power cord appropriate for the
2 Vrms (Impedance more than 47 kilohms) region or country of use.
USB port Size*

Type A*2 Approx. 144 × 42.6 × 161.5 mm (W×H×D)
Type mini B*3
* Including maximal projections.
*1 For DV input from DV digital video camera

only. Weight
*2 For Sony camera connection only (except Approx. 550 g
charging battery on camera).
*3 For PC mode (PC connection) Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C
Memory card slot*
“Memory Stick Duo” Design and specifications are subject to
SD Memory Card change without notice.
* Not available in PC mode
LCD monitor
2.7 type TFT drive
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Index
Numerics D J
1080/60p .............................. 23 Demo ................................... 59 JPEG file .............................. 23
3D photo ........................ 22, 53 Disc
3D video .............................. 23 Inserting a disc ............. 29 L
Recordable time............ 71 Language.............................. 59
A Supported discs ............ 67
ARW file ....................... 22, 23 Time required for M
AUDIO IN connectors......... 34 recording....................... 70 Manual ................................. 49
Audio/video cable................ 33 DISC BURN ........................ 44 Memory Card................. 35, 67
Auto Chapter ....................... 57 Disc Index............................ 74 “Memory Stick”................... 68
Auto Finalizing.................... 57 Disc Info ........................ 38, 54 Menu ....................................38
Auto Shut Off ...................... 58 Disc Menu............................ 57 MotionJPEG ........................ 23
Auto Stop Timer.................. 56 DV ................................. 23, 32 MP4 (MPEG-4) ................... 23
AVCHD............................... 23 DV (i.LINK) cable............... 32 MPEG-1 ............................... 23
AVCHD disc ................. 11, 72 DV IN connector ................. 32 MPEG-2 ............................... 23
DVD (AVCHD disc) ..... 11, 72 MPO file ........................ 22, 23
B
Blu-ray Disc™......... 11, 19, 72
E N
Erase .................................... 58 NTSC ................................... 59
C
Chapter ................................ 73
F O
Close BD-R ......................... 58 Finalize ................................ 57 One Touch Disc Burn .......... 43
Color System ....................... 59 Full................................. 40, 45
Computer P
Connecting to a computer
H PAL......................................59
...................................... 60 Handycam® ......................... 20 PhotobDisc .......................... 38
Disconnecting from a HD (High Definition) Playlist ................................. 40
computer....................... 61 discs ..................................... 74
Previewing
Copy type ............................ 38 HD (High Definition)
video .................................... 20 Photos ...........................54
HD FX ........................... 10, 23 Videos...........................54
HD PS ............................ 10, 23
HDV............................... 23, 32
R
RAW ....................................23
I Rec Quality (REC mode)..... 56
Images.................................. 20 Recording speed................... 70
Incremental .......................... 40 Recording time..................... 70
Initialize ............................... 65 Reset settings ....................... 58
Input signal .......................... 36 RETURN .............................38
79
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............................. 53
Select Videos
marked scene ................ 42
Setup .................................... 38
Setup Menu.......................... 56
Shooting Date ................ 42, 53
STD (Standard Definition)
video .................................... 20
System Info.......................... 58
System requirements...... 63, 77
T
Thumbnail.......... 40, 42, 51, 53
Title...................................... 73
U
USB cable ...................... 30, 60
USB charge.......................... 31
USB feed.............................. 31
USB port ........................ 30, 60
V
VIDEO IN connector........... 34
Video Title List.................... 54
VideobDisc ......................... 38
W
Windows .............................. 62
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Find a Type of Copy 8

Preparations for Recording 28

Multi-Function Previewing disc 54

Blu-ray Disc™ Setup 56

/DVD Recorder Using with a Computer 60

© 2011 Sony Corporation

WARNING This symbol is intended to

Do not install this equipment in a confined This symbol is intended to

This device complies with Part 15 of

For Customers in U.S.A.

Safety Regulations ..........................2

Using with a Computer

“Bloggie” or other MP4 camera

Camcorders HD Video Other

Blu-ray Disc™ DVD DVD Blu-ray Disc™

Selecting copy mode

What is recording media Connection and setup

Use a USB cable

Insert a Memory Card into the

Selecting copy mode

page 40 Blu-ray Disc™

Select Videos DVD (AVCHD disc)

One Touch Disc Burn*2

*1 Available only in Sony cameras.

Down-convert HD video to SD video quality

Built-in memory Use an AV cable*

8cm Disc b Note

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*

* Cables supplied with camera or sold

, etc: type of format

Selecting copy mode

What is recording media Connection and setup

Use a USB cable

Insert a Memory Card into

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*

* Cables supplied with camera or sold

Selecting copy mode

One Touch Disc Burn

Manual For details on playback, see “About

Copy video using cameras or video devices

Use a DV (i.LINK) cable*

8cm Disc Use an AV cable*

Various cameras and

* Cables supplied with camera or sold

Selecting copy mode

For details on playback, see “About

What is recording media Connection and setup

HDD Use a USB cable

*1 Except for “Bloggie” and other MP4 camera

Insert a Memory card into the

*2 Sony ARW file only

, etc: type of format

Selecting copy mode

Find a Type of Copy (page 8)

Preparations for Recording (page 28)

Copying (pages 40, 43, 45, 49, 51)

About HD video and SD video

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