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Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6

The Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6 is a DVD recorder offered by Sony that lets you transfer home movies and pictures to DVD without a PC. This compact device connects to virtually any camcorder, VCR or DVR, and even accepts the four most common memory cards letting you record up to 12 hours directly to DVD. There is full support of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and 16:9 widescreen video. Automatic DVD menu and title creation along with automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10 or 15 minutes makes DVD creation and enjoyment simple and convenient. There is a 2.7" color LCD screen to preview video or 6 digital photos at a time.  The Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6 can record on 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs with the ability to span multiple discs if needed.

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Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6
MSRP $229.99
Release date July, 2009
Brand Sony
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Pros:
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2.7" colour display for previewing video or photos to be transferred
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allows for transferring from a variety of sources - VCR, DVR, camcorder, most popular flash memory types
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easy to use
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affordable price
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creates a basic DVD menu, chapters
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full support for 5.1 surround sound, 16:9 video
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Cons:
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no digital video/audio only inputs
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cannot be connected to a PC
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DVD menu and chapters are created automatically, overly basic compared to those created with computer programs
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Specifications

  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9 (Wide Screen) & 4:3 (Full Screen)
  • Audio Encoding : Dolby Digital (2 channel) & 5.1 Surround Sound
  • Format(s) Supported : DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (USB) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW (DV, Video)
  • Recording Sources : USB DV/Video
  • Recording Time : 6h (single layer) 12h per DVD (dual layer) (approx.)3
  • Video Encoding : (DV/Analog) MPEG-2 (standard DVD) AVC/H.264 (AVCHD recording only)
  • Inputs and Outputs:
    • Composite Video Input(s) : x1
    • Input(s) : x1 (L/R) Audio
    • USB Port(s) : x1 (for HDD//MemoryStick® /DVD Handycam camcorders only)
    • i.LINK Connection : 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) (for camcorder connection only)2
  • Memory Size : 2,000 photos (max.)
  • Recording Features:
    • Photo Recording : Yes
    • Video Recording : SD HD
  • Service and Warranty Information: 1 year Limited
  • Media & Modes Supported : Memory Stick Duo/ MemoryStick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro HG Duo, Multi-Card slot (MemoryStick Pro, SD/SDHC Memory Card, xD Picture Card)

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Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6

• Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Compact Size DVD Burner with AVCHD Recording

UPC: 027242767805

EAN: 027242767805

MPN: VRDMC6

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September 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
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Pros

  • 2.7" colour display for previewing video or photos to be transferred
  • allows for transferring from a variety of sources - VCR, DVR, camcorder, most popular flash memory types
  • easy to use
  • affordable price
  • creates a basic DVD menu, chapters
  • full support for 5.1 surround sound, 16:9 video

Cons

  • no digital video/audio only inputs
  • cannot be connected to a PC
  • DVD menu and chapters are created automatically, overly basic compared to those created with computer programs

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VRD, MC, 6, VRDMC, MC6, VRDMC6