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Sony DVDirect VRD-MC5

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC5

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HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Editors' Comments

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 With the VRD-MC5, you can easily transfer your outdated media quickly and easily to DVD without the need for a PC.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... read more

Specifications

  • Record video to DVD from DV or analog video source – Playable in most home DVD players
  • Record AVCHD video from Sony HDD/MemoryStick Handycam Camcorder to DVD playable in most Blu-ray Disc™ players
  • Backup digital photos to DVD or create photo slideshow on DVD from Memory card or Sony HDD/Memory Stick Handycam camcorder via USB
  • Playback/viewing on built in 2.5” LCD display, only discs created by
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Answered Questions for the VRD-MC5

Q: 6 sec pause over...
A: First, which camcorder are you using to record onto the (MC5, I'm guessing you mean, not VC5) recorder? Try taking... read more
Q: Capturing lengthy material onto one DVD
A: Define long.Outside of about 1 1/2 hours, you don't really want to record to a single 4.7GB disc. The encoding... read more
Q: I'm having problems when I connect my Canon HF100 to the Sony VRD-MC5. The USB symbol flashes on the Canon but does not connect to the sony. Any ideas
A: You will lose a little. It's using the analog window to get it done. I doubt you'll notice THAT much. read more

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Open Questions for the VRD-MC5

Q: Can I make AVCHD video with Canon HF100 or is it proprietary to Sony?
20 points for best answer - 6 replies
Q: I have a sony handy cam ccd-fx310. Lots of static and lines when viewing through the view finder. Will I still be able to see in the recorder screen?
8 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Can a recording be made on the Sony VRD-MC5 without a menu/chapter window being created?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon $169.99 Go!
4.5 out of 5 147 Store Reviews OneCall $179.73 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3490 Store Reviews B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio $169.95 Go!
4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay $169.99 Go!
4.5 out of 5 491 Store Reviews TECHONWEB $198.71 Go!
4.5 out of 5 2832 Store Reviews J&R Music and Computer World $179.99 Go!
4.5 out of 5 409 Store Reviews Abt Electronics.com $199.00 Go!
4.5 out of 5 3717 Store Reviews Adorama $229.99 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $191.81 Go!
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