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Barbara Williams
March 11, 2025
I have the VRD-MC5. I recorded an MP3 on a memory stick and it worked to play background music on the DVD slide show. Now I try to change the MP3 to a different memory card and it still uses the MP3 I had on the other memory card. Does the VRD-MC5 retain the same MP3 for all time - or **** I mistaken ????
Safety Regulations WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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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: VRD-MC6 Serial Number: ________...
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• DVDirect, Handycam, CyberShot, Memory Stick 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.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations ...2 Selecting copy mode Find a type of copy mode ...8 Type of copy modeA Record HD video as is ... 10 Type of copy modeB Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality ... 12 Type of copy modeC Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is...
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Previewing in the display window Previewing Videos... 64 Operations during playback ... 64 Previewing Photos ... 65 Operations during playback ... 65 Setup Using the Setup Menu... 66 Rec Quality (REC mode) ... 66 Auto Stop Timer... 66 Auto Chapter ... 67 DVD Menu ...
HD (High Definition) Disc Compatible players I want to enjoy playback on various DVD players. SD (Standard Definition) Disc Compatible players Videos (AVCHD format) AVCHD format compatible device Sony Blu-ray Disc player/recorder Not playable on DVD players/recorders. DVD player/recorder ® Playstation3 Computer...
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® About Handycam ® In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam ® AVCHD Handycam refer to a Sony HD (High Definition) camcorder. Which device did you use to capture the video? Sony High Definition Digital video camera...
Type of copy mode Record HD video as is What is the recording media? Built-in memory Memory Card 8cm Disc DV tape (HDV format) Videos Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately)
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Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Disc Burn Contents Press the button on The entire contents camera of camera page 51 page 38 page 51* page 38 page 51* page 38 Recording possible only when connected to a camera via USB cable. Only some models support One Touch Disc Burn.
Type of copy mode Down-convert videos to SD (Standard Definition) quality What is the recording media? Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape (HDV format) Videos Connection and setup Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 34 Use an AV cable (supplied with camera or sold...
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Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 54 Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 49 page 49 page 49 page 49 page 56 Copying Manually Recording while operating camera page 56...
Type of copy mode Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is What is the recording media? Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape (HDV format) All of the above media Videos Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold separately) b page 31 Use a USB cable...
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Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Disc Burn Contents Press the button on The entire contents camera of camera page 51 page 38 page 51* page 38 — page 38 page 51* page 38 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 54...
Type of copy mode Record SD (Standard Definition) video as is What is the recording media? Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card DV tape D8 (Digital8) tape All of the above media Other media (8mm tape, MICROMV tape, etc.) Videos Connection and setup Use a USB cable (supplied with camera or sold...
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Select the copy mode and create a disc! One Touch Copying All Disc Burn Contents Press the button on The entire contents camera of camera page 51 page 38 page 51* page 38 — page 38 — page 38 Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 54 —...
Type of copy mode Connect other video device and record SD (Standard Definition) video What is the recording media of your video device? Video device with DV connector, capable of outputting DV signals Video device with AV OUT Videos Connection and setup for your video device You cannot record via a USB cable.
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Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Contents The entire contents of camera page 54 — Copying Manually Recording while operating the camera page 56 page 56...
Copying a photo Photos are recorded as a JPEG file. You can create a slideshow of the disc contents. What is the recording media or memory card? Recording media Built-in memory 8cm Disc Memory Card Memory card “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick”...
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Select the copy mode and create a disc! Copying All Copying Visual Contents Index Lists The entire contents Select by a scene/ of camera shooting date page 59 page 61 Copying All Copying Visual Contents Index Lists The entire contents Select by a scene/ of camera shooting date...
Introducing DVDirect About this manual Before you start recording video or photo contents to a disc, read the “Selecting copy mode” pages. “Selecting copy mode” shows you the required connections for your device and guides you through the recording process. Videos Selecting copy mode (page 8) Use the chart “Find a type of copy mode”...
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Icon ® About Handycam ® In this manual, Handycam refers to a Sony camcorder. High Definition Handycam an HD (High Definition) compatible camcorder. About Images In this manual, “images” refer to both photos (still images) and videos. About the DVDirect In this manual, “DVDirect”...
(Standard Definition) image quality. Created discs can be played on DVD players and other DVD devices. Recording photos You can archive photos from a memory card, or a connected Sony camera directly onto a disc. Before you begin Notes on the supported device and the image The DVDirect supports the following copying.
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• Photos - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital video camera - photos (JPEG format) taken by a digital still camera The ability to copy depends on your device, recording media, type of video/photos or disc type you are creating. For details, see page 6 and select the corresponding connection and operation.
Package Contents Please 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. VRD-MC6 (DVDirect) (1) AC adapter (1) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this document) (1) b Note •...
Parts and Controls Main unit Front and sides AUDIO IN VIDEO IN DV IN A AUDIO IN connectors (page 34) B VIDEO IN connector (page 34) C DV IN connector (page 33) D USB (Type A) port (page 31) E 1 (power) button (page 29) F Top panel (page 28) G Disc tray (page 30) H Emergency eject hole...
Top panel AUDIO IN VIDEO IN DV IN A Display window Displays the operation screen, and images from a playback device or memory card. B V/v/B/b cursor / ENTER button (pages 56, 64, 65) Rear panel DC IN 12V A DC IN connector (page 29) b Note •...
Preparations for Recording Turning the Power On Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC adapter. Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into the DVDirect’s DC IN connector. Insert the power plug of the AC power cord into a power outlet. AC power cord To power outlet b Notes...
Inserting a Disc Press the Z (eject) button. The disc tray ejects. The disc tray opens halfway. Open it fully by hand. 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 •...
• If your camera does not have USB port, use a Handycam your camera. Check the USB connection on the camera. Sony digital video camera The [USB SELECT] screen appears. Be sure to select the media that stores images to record.
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DVDirect ([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 USB connection completes only by connecting the camera to the DVDirect. [USB mode] or [Mass Storage] screen appears.
DV (i.LINK) cable Turn on the camera. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter. 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.
Audio/video cable (AV cable) Turn on the video device. b Note • For the camera, make sure that the AC power cord is connected to the AC adapter. 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.
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A/V OUT connector A/V OUT AUDIO IN connectors VIDEO IN connector AV cable (not supplied or supplied with the video device)
Memory Card When copying videos or photos from a memory card, insert the memory card into its corresponding memory card slot on the DVDirect. Insert a memory card into its corresponding slot. “Memory Stick Duo” Push the memory card into the slot until you hear a click. To remove, push the card and pull out.
About operation of DVDirect After the power is turned on, the DVDirect automatically detects inserted memory cards, discs, and 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.
Copying From a camera Copying All Contents This mode allows you to record videos onto a disc from a camera connected to the DVDirect or memory card inserted into the slot with a single touch of the button. This is one of the simpler copy modes, eliminating the need to select videos.
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Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a blank DVD.] appears. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full. Remove the created disc and insert a blank one.
Copying Only New Video You can copy only newly-recorded contents whose previous contents have already been recorded onto a disc (by selecting [Incremental] or One Touch Disc Burn). As the DVDirect automatically detects newly recorded videos, you do not need to search for them yourself. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (pages 31).
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Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a blank DVD.] appears. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full. Remove the created disc and insert a blank one.
Copying Playlist This mode allows you to record videos within a Playlist created on your camera. For details on creating a Playlist, refer to your camera’s operating instructions. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31).
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Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a blank DVD.] appears. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full. Remove the created disc and insert a blank one.
Copying Visual Index Lists You can record videos selected by viewing thumbnails. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31). b Note • See “Notes on copying on discs” on page 25 previously.
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Press the (record) button to start recording. The DVDirect starts the recording process. The (record) button lights up during recording. The following appears in the display window. Change to a blank disc when the message [Insert a blank DVD.] appears. If the contents do not fit onto a single disc, the disc will be ejected automatically when it becomes full.
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Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. When finalizing has completed, the disc tray opens. To stop recording Press the (stop) button when replacing a disc. You cannot stop while recording is in progress.
Copying and Consolidating Contents (from an 8cm disc) When you have more than one 8cm disc to copy, you can consolidate and record their contents onto a single, standard 12cm disc. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect a USB cable for recording (page 31).
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To finalize the disc, press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you select [No], the disc will be ejected without being finalized. You can skip step 6 below. z Hint • To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices.
Copying Manually This mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the connected camera. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect an audio/video cable (AV cable) for recording (page 34).
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To pause recording Press the (record) button during recording. To resume recording, press (record) button again. Press the (stop) button to stop recording. To record an additional video, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc when recording is complete.
One Touch Disc Burn This mode allows you to record video from a camera onto a disc by simply pressing DISC BURN on the camera. You can record additional video onto a disc that has been previously recorded on, as with copying only new videos (page 40).
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Touch DISC BURN on the camera’s LCD screen, or press the DISC BURN ( ) button on the camcorder. Touch [DISC BURN] or [DVD BURN] The DVDirect 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 25).
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z Hint • To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices. For details about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button. When finalizing has completed, the disc tray opens.
Copying From Video Devices Copying All Contents This mode allows you to record the entire video tape content onto a disc. The DVDirect automatically controls playback on the connected video device. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect a DV (i.LINK) cable for recording (page 33).
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To pause recording Press the (record) button during recording. To resume recording, press (record) button again. To stop recording Press the (stop) button, and then press the RETURN button. The DVDirect stops recording and returns to the display window in step 4. Remove the created disc.
Copying Manually This mode allows you to record video on the DVDirect while controlling playback manually on the connected video device. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (pages 33 and 34). z Hint •...
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z Hint • When the prompt message [Format disc for DV/ VIDEO recording?] appears after inserting a blank disc, select [OK]. Formatting a disc may take several seconds to complete. You cannot record HD (High Definition) videos onto a formatted disc under this message. Operate the video device to start playback, and press the (record) button of the DVDirect to...
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Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc when recording is complete. To finalize the disc, press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. If you select [No] and press b, the disc will be ejected without being finalized. You can skip step 10 below.
Copying Photos Copying All Contents This mode allows you to record photos onto a disc from a camera connected to the DVDirect, or a memory card inserted into any of memory card slots, with a single touch of the (record) button. This is one of the simpler copy modes, eliminating the need to select photos stored on your camera or memory card.
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If you select [No], the disc will be ejected without being finalized. You can skip steps 5 and 6. z Hint • To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices. For details about finalizing, refer to [Finalize disc] on page Press V or v to select [OK] and press the ENTER button.
Copying Visual Index Lists You can record photos selected by viewing thumbnails. Initially, turn on the DVDirect (page 29), insert a disc (page 30) and connect cables for recording (page 31). Confirm the message in the display window. When the DVDirect detects a signal from a camera connected to the USB port or a memory card inserted into any of the memory card slots, [USB] or the...
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Press the (record) button to start recording. The DVDirect starts the recording process. The (record) button lights up during recording. The following appears in the display window. Press the Z (eject) button to eject the disc when recording is complete. A message asking whether to finalize the disc appears.
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z Hints • When creating the slideshow, both photos (JPEG files) and slideshow with SD (Standard Definition) picture quality are copied onto the disc. • It takes some time to complete finalizing for the slideshow disc. The amount of time it takes to complete the slideshow disc depends on the number and size of the photos (for example, it may take 20 minutes or more to record 50 files...
Previewing in the display window Previewing Videos You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with a video device other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to the DVDirect.
Previewing Photos You can play back only discs created with the DVDirect. b Notes • You cannot play back discs created with a video device other than the DVDirect. The DVDirect does not support playback of commercial DVDs or contents on a memory card inserted to the DVDirect.
Setup Using the Setup Menu You can change the various settings for creating discs in the Setup Menu screen. Turn on the DVDirect and press the RETURN button. The [Menu] display appears. Press V or v to select [Setup], and press the ENTER button.
Auto Chapter Specify the time interval at which chapters are created automatically on an SD (Standard Definition) disc. Auto Chapter is available when you use the DV IN connector or VIDEO IN connector to connect your video device. No chapters are inserted. c 5 minutes Inserts chapters at approximately 5-minute intervals.
Finalize disc If you eject a disc without finalizing, you can finalize it later. z Hints • To finalize a disc means to make the disc playable on other DVD devices. If you do not finalize the disc with the DVDirect, the disc cannot be played on other DVD devices.
2 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. 3 Press V or v to select [Yes] and press the ENTER button. The DVDirect starts erasing the disc. When the message [Complete] appears, erasing has completed. System Info You can check the system software version of the DVDirect.
• You cannot record to a disc if the DVDirect’s color system is different from the color system of the connected camcorder. • A disc will not be playable, if the DVDirect’s color system setting used for recording is different from the playback device. Language Select the language for the display window.
Troubleshooting/References Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the DVDirect, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Refer also to the operating instructions of your camera or video devices. General To create an SD (Standard Definition) video disc by down- converting an HD (High Definition) video...
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• Make sure that the audio/video cable is connected properly to A/V OUT of the video device. • The DVDirect 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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• Check that the DVDirect is correctly connected to the output on the video device. • Disconnect all cables. Turn the DVDirect and video device off, then on again. Reconnect the video device to the DVDirect. Insert DVD created by this unit. •...
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XX/YY videos are not recordable. Continue copying? • HD (High Definition) video taken in REC mode at a bit rate exceeding 18Mbps, such as in [HD FX] mode (for example, High Definition HandycamR) is contained in a camera or memory card. Such video does not comply with AVCHD format.
Supported Discs and Memory Cards Discs The following writable discs are compatible with the DVDirect. However, not all disc operations are supported. Disc type DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW High speed DVD-R DVD-R DL (Double layer) DVD-RW * Only use when connecting to the DV IN or VIDEO IN connector. z Hint •...
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Reading of data that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the DVDirect. Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or Sony Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo operation is supported, up to 32 Gbytes. The memory card slot of the DVDirect does not support capacities exceeding 32 Gbytes.
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Terminal Write enable position Memo area • Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Multi memory card slot, and insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot. When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” with an adapter into the Multi memory card slot, the DVDirect may not work properly. •...
Recording Time and Video Lengths Time required for recording When recording video, the length of time required for recording depends on the REC mode setting (FH, HQ, SP, or LP) used to shoot the video and the number of scenes the video contains.
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. HD (High Definition) discs (AVCHD format) The recordable video length depends on the REC mode setting on the camera. REC mode setting used to shoot the video SD (Standard Definition) discs (USB connection or “Memory Stick Duo”...
About Created Discs The DVDirect creates a DVD Menu on an SD (Standard Definition) disc and a slideshow disc. The DVD Menu is displayed each time a disc is inserted into a player 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.
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.
Configuration of HD (High Definition) discs • The DVD Menu cannot be created. • 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. • An HD (High Definition) video disc cannot be previewed on the DVDirect’s display window.
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b Note • Some players may not be able to display the DVD Menu. z Hints • You can use factory-set images or your favorite photo as a background image for the DVD Menu screen (page 67). • You can set background music while playing a slideshow disc (page 67).
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Additional Information Precautions Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the DVDirect in hot or humid locations, or places where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the DVDirect.
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the DVDirect is accessing it, as data may be rendered unreadable.
- Memory card - 8cm disc • Sony digital still camera - Built-in memory - Memory card • Digital video camera other than Sony - Memory card • Digital still camera other than Sony - Memory card Supported photo format* JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant...
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Memory Card Slot “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick”* SD Memory Card* xD-Picture Card* * Multi card slot General Power DC 12V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption AC adapter* Type: AC-NB12A Input: AC 100 V - 240 V Output: DC 12 V/2.5A * Use an AC power cord appropriate for the region or country of use.
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Index AUDIO IN connectors... 34 Audio/video cable... 34 Auto Chapter... 67 Auto Shut Off ... 69 Auto Stop Timer ... 66 AVCHD Dubbing ... 37 AVCHD format ... 81 Chapter... 80 Color System ... 69 Consolidation copying from an 8cm disc ...
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P/N 7925000045B Sony Corporation Printed in China...
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I have the VRD-MC5. I recorded an MP3 on a memory stick and it worked to play background music on the DVD slide show. Now I try to change the MP3 to a different memory card and it still uses the MP3 I had on the other memory card. Does the VRD-MC5 retain the same MP3 for all time - or **** I mistaken ????