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Sony DVDirect MC5 Multi-Function DVD Recorder Product Details

Sony DVDirect MC5 Multi-Function DVD Recorder
Cherish your memories with the help of reliable DVDs. With the VRD-MC5, you can easily transfer your outdated media quickly and easily to DVD without the need for a PC. Just connect to your camcorder, VCR or DVR for recording video DVDs playable in standard DVD players. Built-in slots accept the five most common memory cards for recording digital pictures to DVD as a slideshow or for photo storage. And for the ultimate in clarity and photo-realistic imagery, record high definition AVCHD video from Sony HDD or Memory Stick® Handycam® camcorders to DVD, playable in Blu-ray Disc™ compatible devices.

What It Is & Why You Need It!

    One Button flawless DVD Recording - Portable, Stand-alone, without a PC!  A Walkman for DVD Recording
  • Easily Record DVDs from your Camcorder - make DVD still Photo Albums & Slide Shows instantly!  Even add your own soundtrack!
  • No complicated software - easy controls record right the first time - even makes the DVD menu for you!

Features

  • Direct, real-time video DVD recording from virtually any camcorder, VCR, or Digital Video Recorder
  • Direct, real time recording of digital photos to DVD recording from MemoryStick® Pro, MemoryStick Pro Duo™, Secure Digital ™(SD/SDHC), Compact Flash,™ or xD™ Picture Card camera memory cards
  • Preview video or up to 6 digital photos at a time using built-in 2.5” color LCD screen
  • Automatic DVD menu and title creation, choose from 4 preset menu designs
  • Automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes, even stop-timer recording!
  • Records on 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs
  • 5 recording quality modes allow up to 12 hours of video to be recorded per disc
  • Transfer high definition video in native 1080i resolution from Sony AVCHD HDD/MemoryStick Handycam camcorders to DVD recorded in H.264 format. This allows up to 95 minutes of HD video to be recorded on a DVD playable on most Blu-ray Disc™ players
  • Record all the video from a Sony HDD/MemoryStick Handycam camcorder, just selected scenes, or only video recorded since the last DVD burn — all at up to 6X speed (60 minutes of video in about 10 minutes). Will “span” multiple DVDs as necessary
  • Consolidate several mini camcorder DVDs to full size 5” DVD using Sony DVD Handycam camcorder

A Closer Look

Additional Specifications  
  • Video Recording: SD HD
  • Photo Recording: Yes
  • Photo Playback: Yes
  • Video Playback: Yes
  • Video Playback: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW JPEG, DCF2.0 compliant
  • Media & Modes Supported: MemoryStick Pro Duo™/Pro Duo, Multi-Card slot (MemoryStick® Pro, SD™/SDHC™ Memory Card, xD Picture Card™), Compact Flash
  • Memory Size: 2,000 photos (max.)
  • Recording Sources: USB DV/Analog
  • Formats Supported: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (USB) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DV/Analog)
  • Video Encoding: (DV/Analog) MPEG-2 (standard DVD) AVC/H.264 (AVCHD recording only)
  • Audio Encoding: Dolby ® Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Wide Screen & 4:3 (Full Screen)
  • Recording Time: 12h per DVD (approx.)
  • i.LINK® Connection: 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) (for camcorder connection only)
  • S-Video Inputs: x1
  • Composite Video Inputs: x1
  • Inputs: x1 (L/R) Audio
  • USB Ports: x1 (for HDD/DVD/MemoryStick® Handycam® camcorders only)
  • 1080/24p Input Capable: x1
Accessories Supplied
  • Multi-Function DVD Recorder (VRD-MC5)
  • AC Adaptor
  • AC Power Cord
  • Operating Instructions
  • Quick Start Guide
 

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Customer Reviews

4.6 (10 customer reviews)

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 4.4
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 4.4
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 4.8
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 4.6
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Reviewer:
AJSR
Date:
Apr 10, 2011
best Product and Deal Ever

Excellent product. Need more products like this.

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5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
BEN
Date:
Aug 26, 2009
Great product

This product is easy to use even for first timers. The menu is easy to navigate and very good about not letting you make a mistake. The only draw back I've found is that some of the functions are not available if you are not using a Sony camcorder or camera. Which is not out of the ordinary for Sony products. There are ways around that, of course, but they take longer than instructions say for recording times.

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Reviewer:
Churchy
Date:
Jul 09, 2009
Excellent Product

From the start up to the finished DVD this machine was easy to use. The menu screen took us step by step through the process. Even first time users have no issues. This machine lives up to its billing. Thanks Sony!!!

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5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
Working Ma
Date:
Jul 07, 2009
Great Product

Leave it Sony to take care of a time consuming job of transfering tape or camera video to a DVD and make it simple and with great quality. This product is the greatest. I have over 200 old VCR tapes of old movies and started seeing them age rapidly. Decided to copy to DVD so I could preserve them and not have to spend from $18- $20 each to replace with DVD's. This machine does the trick. Since all commercial video tapes have copy protection, all you need is a small time base generator in the video line to correct it. The videos are almost perfect. You do have to remember these came off low definition video tape and now is on a DVD with a lot higher resolution, so the noise will be seen in the copy, but it is very minimal. I sure enjoyed seeing these old movies again. Also have 8mm tapes from a video camera, still works so slick. Thanks Sony.

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3.0
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 4.0
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 2.0
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 4.0
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 2.0
Reviewer:
DKL
Date:
Jun 13, 2009
Does not record/transfer Camera RAW

Terrific product, except for one failure. As a professional still photographer, I intended to transfer directily to gold, archival DVDs from my cards, thereby using this as an additional backup to my other archiving procedures. jpgs are transferred fine, but not RAW data ... which is critical to any pro still photographer. I've been searching for some firmware to solve this situation, but so far, no luck. If this can be resolved ... I'll change my review to all 5s.

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  • Manufactured by: Sony
    Warranty provided by: Sony
    Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
    Mfg Part No: VRDMC5
    UPC No: 27242718852
    Box Size: ( Length: 13, Width: 10, Depth: 4 )
    Shipping Weight: 5.2500 pound(s)
    Click here for full warranty and support information
  • Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: S167-4509

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