Sony VRD-MC5 DVDirect MC5 Multi-Function DVD Recorder

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The Sony VRD-MC5 lets you transfer standard-definition and high-definition home video to DVD quickly and easily without using a computer. Simply connect a camcorder, VCR, or other source to make real-time video recordings on durable DVD discs. And if you have a Sony Handycam hard disk drive camcorder, you can create DVD recordings of your home movies at up to 6X speed.Make copies of your high-definition home moviesIf you've got a Sony hard drive or Memory Stick camcorder that uses the AVCHD recording format, use the 'MC5 to burn copies of your high-def footage to standard DVDs. You can play these high-def discs on AVCHD-compatible Blu-ray Disc players. Preview your videos using the built-in 2-1/2" LCD screen, and capture only those scenes you like.Details:

records high-definition video to DVD from select Sony AVCHD hard drive and Memory Stick camcorders

playback of high-definition recordings requires an AVCHD-compatible Blu-ray Disc player not possible on a standard DVD player

records from Sony hard disk drive Handycam camcorders at up to 6X speed

records to the following types of discs: - DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, and DVD+RW (DV or analog source) - DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+R (USB source)

records digital photos to DVD from Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, xD Picture Card, and CompactFlash memory cards

2-1/2" LCD screen for previewing digital photos and video

high-speed USB interface (USB cable included)

i.LINK (IEEE 1394) input for camcorder connection only

1 set of audio/video inputs (composite video, S-video)

7-5/8"W x 2-11/16"H x 8-3/4"D

Specification	Description
Model	1937706, VRD-MC5, VRDMC5
UPC	027242718852
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Card Slot	Compact Flash (type I)
Card Slot	Memory Stick Pro
Card Slot	Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card Slot	SDHC
Card Slot	Secure Digital
Card Slot	xD-Picture Card
Compatible Formats	MPEG2
IEEE 1394 (Mini)	Yes
Recordable Media Type	DVD+R
Recordable Media Type	DVD+R DL
Recordable Media Type	DVD+RW
Recordable Media Type	DVD-R
Recordable Media Type	DVD-RW
Select	DVD Recorders
Type of DVD Unit	DVD Recorder Duplicator

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"I have been doing video recording since my first child was born - 17 years ago! I had over 40 8mm video camcorder tapes with "precious moments" of my 3 children's lives with no easy way to transfer them to DVD's. I had heard about the Sony DVDirect but was hesitant to purchase it, not knowing if it really worked. Then a friend told me he had bought one and had used it without any problems. So I did alot of r..." Read Full Review »

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"Yikes. Used the unit 10 times at NCAA events. When it worked - about 50% of the time - it was great. Two weeks out of warranty it went kaput, and Sony told me to pound sand. Back at you Sony. I own Sony broadcast video products and am very disappointed that they chose not to stand behind this product...." Read Full Review »

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"I bought one of these to get old video tapes onto DVD before something happens to them and we loose the family memories. It works like a champ. There's nothing fancy about it but it does what it's supposed to do and even my wife can operate it.

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"In a very short time, I have put ALL (dozens) of my VHS tapes onto DVDs, a project I had put off for years when I thought about recording my tapes from my VCR through my digital video camera into the computer using Adobe Premier Elements 2.0 to record on the hard drive and then burning them onto a D …" Read Full Review »

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"For several years I've been looking for a way to easily, quickly, and without much thought or planning--transfer a large number of VHS tapes that have collected themselves into my closet. I love my computer, but I don't want to tie it up with hundreds of hours of video transferring. I must confess I …" Read Full Review »

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"OMG! This is the BEST way to save your home movies. So easy! I tried to do the very time consuming computer way and all kinds of other DVD recorders with no luck. I have home movies on Sony Beta from 25 years ago and on VHS tapes that turned out beautifully!

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