Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder

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Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder
The DVDirect MC6 Multifunction DVD Recorder from Sony is a standalone DVD recorder that lets you easily transfer home video and digital photos to DVD discs without the need for a computer. It can be connected to almost any camcorder for real-time DVD recording. The burner even has a digital camera memory card reader to let you burn a DVD slideshow of your pictures. This is a great option for anyone who has a digital video or still camera and would like to burn DVDs without the need for a computer.

  • DVD recorder
  • Transfers still pictures and video via USB, composite cables, and memory cards
  • Records on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW media
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 (widescreen) & 4:3 (full screen)
  • Audio encoding: Dolby Digital (2 channel) and 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: 6 hours (single layer) 12 hours per DVD (dual layer) (approximately)
  • Video encoding: (DV/Analog) MPEG-2 (standard DVD) AVC/H.264 (AVCHD recording only)
  • 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)
  • Photo recording : yes
  • Video recording : SD HD
  • 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
  • Memory size: 2,000 photos (maximum)
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Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder
 
3.9

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (3)
  • Easy to setup (3)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Fast recording (3)
  • Simple controls (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Awesome product

      This product is great. we have had a handyman 8mm camera for some time but we never used it much because of how much of a pain it was to move the video off of...Read complete review

      This product is great. we have had a handyman 8mm camera for some time but we never used it much because of how much of a pain it was to move the video off of the 8mm tape. This device has brought new life to the camera. We are busy copying all of our tapes to DVD and it is easy to use and quick to setup.

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      Most Liked Negative Review

       

      PROBLEMS PROBLEMS

      Looks good, great concept, but after spending over 4 hours on the phone with Sony tech support, it still won't record from my (almost new) Sony HDR-SR11, and on top of that,...Read complete review

      Looks good, great concept, but after spending over 4 hours on the phone with Sony tech support, it still won't record from my (almost new) Sony HDR-SR11, and on top of that, the Sony level 2 tech had me download everything from my camcorder onto to my PC without thinking there is now no way to download it in HD to a disc - thanks a lot. Tech support was no help, and now the vacation images I bought this $1500 worth of stuff for is lost - I want to send both camera and recorder back and get something else!

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      6/26/2011
       
      5.0

      vrd mc 5 and vrd mc6 and vrd mc10 are great !

      By ALLEYCAT

      from LONGVIEW,WA.

      Pros

      • s number one if you know how to use.
      • there no stopping it .it

      Cons

      • s but one camer coders have to be sony !
      • there is no ocn

      Best Uses

        Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

        dpx-7000 , IF YOU BUY AND OF THE VRD MC 5 OR 6 OR 10 YOU HAVE TO BUY A DPX-7000 COPY GAURD AND YOU CAN RECORD ANY MOVIE OR DVD ON THE MARKET ! IT ALL SO DOES DIFFERENT SHADES OF COLOR PLUS BLK/WHITE MOVIES! DO YOUR SELF RIGHT ! DO IT ! BUY THE DPX-7000 FIRST THEN YOU WILL NEVER BE LET DOWN AGAIN! TRUST ME .I OWN 1000 OLD VHS MOVIES AND PUT THEM TO DVD AND SAVED MYSELF 1000,S OF DOLLORS AND SOME OF THE MOVIES CAN,T BE REPLACE BECAUSE THEY DONT MAKE THEM OR REPLACE THEM AND AS LONG AS YOU DON,T SELL THE RECORED MOVIES YOU ARE NOT BREAKING THE LAW.END OF LINE. PS NOW I HAVE TO GET BACK TO RECORDING MORE VFS OLD MOVIES .PLEASE GET A DPX-7000 AND A VRD MC 10 SONY RECORDER OFF E BAY AND SAVE A BUDDLE BUT THE DPX-7000 IS 138.00 DOLLORS ,YA BUT IT,S THE ONLY WAY AND YOU WILL THANK ME. BET ON IT.

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        4/15/2011

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Little Machine

        By OldTimeUser54

        from San Diego

        Pros

        • Easy to use

        Cons

        • None yet

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

          We got our first video camera in 1984. Since that time, I have used virtually every format (VHS, VHS-C, 8mm and DV). Several years ago, I went through the very painful process of copying some old tapes to DVD using my computer and a software package. Rendering usually took hours.
          This little unit is a direct to DVD recorder. So far I have transferred 50 hours of video tape to DVD. I started with the DV tapes first since they were the easiest. the DVDs look great. I am now transferring the VHS-C tapes.
          The unit allows several types of transfer with cables or media cards. I have not tried to transfer images from media cards, but it looks easy. I have also copied the DVDs of my home videos using my computer and both Soney Vegas, and Pinnacle software with no problem

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          2/17/2011

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Simple Backup Master

          By Mark Campbell Creative

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Power User

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          Pros

          • Attractive Design
          • Fast Recording
          • Fast Setup
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Professional

            Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

            Very simple to setup. The menu is straight-forward. I use it as a live backup while I record legal depositions on tape (which is still the standard in this niche). It's also 75% cheaper than buying a tape backup. You can't go wrong!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            2/17/2011

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Nice little package. Big things do come

            By Angeleyes

            from Aurora, Ohio

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Fast Recording
            • Fast Setup
            • Simple Controls

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home
              • Movies
              • Storage

              Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

              This is a great little product, easy to use, and makes our home less cluttered. Would recommend to anyone who wants to condence there movies

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              1/27/2011
               
              2.0

              not enough warning

              By lost

              from Undisclosed

              Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

              there are not enough warnings about what type of photo memory cards and cameras are NOT compatible with this thing and on line support stinks

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              1/7/2011

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              DVD Recorder Exactly What I Needed!

              By Love to shop online

              from Spring Grove, IL

              About Me Casual User

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Fast Recording
              • Fast Setup
              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Transfer camcorder tapes

                Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

                We have two older camcorders one with big tapes, one with mini tapes and I wanted to convert them to DVD. Finally found something that works.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                9/3/2010
                 
                5.0

                This DVD recorder is fantastic!

                By musicaljoy

                from Windham, ME

                Pros

                • Easy to use
                • great quality DVDs

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

                    I was skeptical, but bought this unit anyway because I could not use the software that came with my new HD camcorder. There seemed to be a conflict and the only way I could watch my videos was to attach the camera to my TV. This recorder is very easy to use and the HD quality is perfect. You can downgrade the quality to SD for normal DVD playback and that quality isn't as good, obviously, but still very satisfactory. I would recommend this to anyone.

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                    7/16/2010
                     
                    1.0

                    Doesn't work, bad tech support

                    By Grayscotsman65

                    from slc,Ut

                    Pros

                    • None

                    Cons

                    • Doesn't Work
                    • I bought it to copy old vcr tapes
                    • tech kept suggesting Sony camcorder stuff

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

                      Save your money. Don't buy it.

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                      7/14/2010

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent solution for a videographer

                      By karmareflector

                      from Dallas TX

                      Pros

                      • Easy setup and recording
                      • HD
                      • HDMI output

                      Cons

                      • Doesn't propagate input signal to output RCA plugs
                      • so you'll need a distributor if you want to record on multiple dev

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

                        I was really impressed by the capability of this DVR to detect the end of a miniDV tape from my camera, even through an RCA cable. I needed to copy some miniDV tapes to DVD, and this beauty allowed me to just press record and then play on the miniDV camera, and the DVR would actually pause once the video on the tape ended. Other DVRs would record forever the blue screen of my camera, so this allowed me to relax and not setup timers and alarms every time i needed to copy two tapes on one DVD.

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                        7/4/2010
                         
                        5.0

                        No Computer DVD Recorder

                        By JRAyr

                        from SE Texas

                        Pros

                        • Easy to use

                        Cons

                        • none

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Sony VRDMC6 DVDirect Multifunction DVD Recorder:

                          This is the best product, without Question, to make DVD videos and slide shows from your digital cameras. The slide show it makes is awesome and so easy. It also converts DVD's from older video cameras such as Hi8 and VHS players. Just hook the devices together and make sure of the time requirements of the tape then press record. You can even edit.

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