Sony VRD-MC3 - Manual (Page 2)

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER VRD-MC3
DESCRIPTION DVDirect Multi-Function DVD Recorder
Stand-Alone Operation
Record directly to DVD – no computer required
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Video Recording
Record video to DVD from USB, DV, or analog video source
Photo Recording Backup digital photos to DVD or create photo slideshow on DVD
from Memory card and HDD Handycam
Video Playback/Photo Viewing Playback/viewing on built in 2.5” LCD display, only discs created
by MC3 Photo Recording
Photo Printing Printing photos to PictBridge ™ printer, from memory cards or discs
created by MC3
DVD VIDEO CREATION
Recordable Discs (USB source)
DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Recordable Discs (DV/Analog) DVD+R, DVD+R DL**, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Video Encoding (DV/Analog) MPEG-2
Audio Encoding Dolby ® Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound
Recording Aspect Ratio 16:9 (wide screen & 4:3 full screen)
DV Input 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), for camcorder connection only
Audio/Video Input Composite Video x1, S-Video x1, Audio L/R x1
Handycam USB Port Composite Video x1, S-Video x1, Audio L/R x1
Recording Time Up to 12 Hours per DVD
DVD PHOTO CREATION
Recordable Discs Supported
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Supported Photo File Format JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant
Memory Card Slots Memory Stick Duo ™ , Multi-Card slot (Memory Stick ® ,
SD ™ Memory Card, xD Picture Card ™ ), Compact Flash ®
USB Port For PictBridge printer connection
Computer Attached Operation
DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS
Interface
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Recordable Discs Supported DVD+R DL**, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL**, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
CD-R, CD-RW
Write Speed (maximum)* DVD+R DL** 8X, DVD+R 16X, DVD+RW 8X, DVD-R DL** 8X,
DVD-RW 6X, CD-R 40X, CD-RW 24X
Read Speed (maximum) DVD-ROM 16X, CD-ROM 40X
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CPU
Pentium ® III 800Mhz (minimum), Pentium 4 2.0Ghz recommended
or faster
RAM 256MB (minimum), 512MB recommended
HDD 1GB (minimum), 10GB recommended free HDD space or more
OS Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home/Professional (SP2), or
Windows ® 2000 (SP4)
PACKAGE CONTENTS VRD-MC3 Multi Function DVD Recorder
Nero
® 7 Essentials software suite CD-ROM
AC Adapter & AC Power Cord
USB cable
User’s Manual & Quick Start Guide
WARRANTY One Year Limited
*Requires appropriately rated DVD/CD discs to attain maximum recording speeds
**Requires DVD+R DL media