Sony DVD Direct Multifunction DVD Burner VRD-MC3

DVDIRECT MULTIFUNCTION DVD BURNER VRDMC3

Easily transfer your home videos and digital photos to DVD without a computer.

The VRDMC3 is the first "DVDirect" DVD burner to hit Australian shores. This new DVD burner operates in either "Standalone" mode or "PC-connected" mode.

In Standalone mode, the burner has direct video inputs that connect to most video cameras, VCRs, digital video recorders, plus more. Once connected, video from these sources can be recorded to DVD without the need for a computer.

The VRDMC3 also has in-built memory card slots for Memory Stick™, Memory Stick Duo™, Secure Digital™ (SD), xD Picture card™ or Compact Flash™ (CF). Digital photos on these memory cards can be recorded directly to DVD as a Photo Slideshow or for photo storage.

For PC-connected mode, the VRDMC3 is connected via High Speed USB2.0 and is also supplied with a comprehensive Nero software suite.

Supplied Accessories:

• AC Adaptor
• Manual
• Power cord
• QuickStart Guide
• Software CD
• USB Cable

Key features

• Transfer Video DIRECT to DVD - no PC required
• Transfer Photos DIRECT to DVD - no PC required
• Easily convert VHS to DVD
• Directly print digital photos
• "One-Touch DVD Burn" Support
• Combine multiple mini-DVDs into one full sized DVD
• Built-in 2.5" LCD screen
• Multi-card reader for Standalone or PC Mode
• High Performance in PC-connected mode
• Comprehensive Nero software suite supplied
• Software 1: Nero Burning ROM SE / Nero Express 7
• Software 2: Nero Recode 2 Essentials
• Software 3: InCD 5 Essentials
• Software 4: Nero Vision 4 Essentials
• Software 5: Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials
• Software 6: Nero Cover Designer 2 Essentials
• Standalone Mode (Video Mode)
• Recordable Formats Supported: DVD+R/+RW (Single Layer), DVD+R (Dual Layer), DVD-R/-RW (Single Layer)
• Video System: PAL (Default), NTSC (Selectable)
• Video Inputs: USB, DV (i.Link/IEEE1394/Firewire), Composite (RCA), S-Video, Audio IN (L,R)
• Input Detection: Auto Source Detection (Priority given to last detected)
• Video Record Quality Modes (DV, Analogue): HQ (1hr), HSP (1.5hrs), SP (2hrs), LP (3hrs), SLP (6hrs)
• Video Record Quality Modes (HDD/DVD Handycams): HQ, SP, LP (times depend on camera recording quality setting)
• Video Recording Mode (DV Cameras): Full (Auto Rewind)
• Video Recording Mode (HDD Handycams): Full, Incremental
• Video Recording Mode (DVD Handycams): Full
• Auto Chaptering Intervals (DV, Analogue): None, 5, 10, 15 minutes
• Menu Thumbnails/Titles per disc: 49 (Maximum)
• Stop Timer Recording (DV, Analogue): 30, 60, 90 minutes, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 hours
• Audio Format: AC3
• LCD Screen DVD Playback: DVDs created by VRDMC3
• DVD Menu Background: 4 background types selectable
• DVD Finalisation: Auto, Manual
• Standalone Mode (Photo Mode)
• Recordable Formats Supported: DVD+R/+RW (Single Layer), DVD-R/-RW (Single Layer)
• Memory Cards Supported: Memory Stick Standard/Pro/Duo, Compact Flash, xD, SD
• Maximum Photos per DVD: 2000
• Photo Slideshow Background Music: On, Off
• Direct Photo Print Support: PictBridge Compatible Printers
• PC-Connected Mode
• Recordable Formats Supported: DVD+R/+RW (Single Layer), DVD+R (Dual Layer), DVD-R/-RW (Single Layer), DVD-R (Dual Layer), CD-R/RW
• Memory Cards Supported: Memory Stick Standard/Pro/Duo, Compact Flash, xD, SD (not read simultaneously)
  DVD+R Speed: 16X Max (Write)
  DVD+RW Speed: 8X Max (Write)
  DVD+R Dual Layer Speed: 8X Max (Write)
  DVD-R Speed: 16X Max (Write)
  DVD-RW Speed: 6X Max (Write)
  DVD-R Dual Layer Speed: 8X Max (Write)
  DVD-ROM Speed: 16X Max (Read)
  CD-R Speed: 48X Max (Write), 40X Default
  CD-RW Speed: 16X Max (Write)
  CD-ROM Speed: 48X Max (Read), 40X Default
• Interface: High Speed USB (USB2.0) port
• PC Requirements
• Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP
  CPU: Pentium®4 1.6GHz or faster
  RAM: 256MB or more
  Free Hard Disc Space: 10GB or more
  Free Interface Port: USB2.0 port
• Miscellaneous
• Dimensions: 204 x 65 x 222mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 1.75kg
• Power: 12V DC
• Power Consumption: 30W
• AC Adaptor: 100-240V
• On-Screen Display Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian