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Sony VRDMC5 DVDirect DVD Recorder
Sony VRDMC5 DVDirect DVD Recorder

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Brand: Sony
Category: CE

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New (10) Used (2)

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 71 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Hard Drive Size: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 10
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: VRDMC5
Model: VRDMC5
UPC: 027242718852
EAN: 0027242718852
ASIN: B000SML2BQ

Release Date: September 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 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

Accessories:

  • Monster Cable J2 CAMAV M-6 6-Foot Mini AV Composite Video/RCA Connector
  • Sony DVD+RW 4X Rewritable (Single)
  • Monster Cable Interlink 200 Stereo interconnect cable 1 meter (3.3 ft.)
  • Monster Cable Interlink 400 MkII Stereo interconnect cable 1 meter (3.3 ft.)
  • 16X Write-once DVD+r

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Editorial Reviews:

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 With the VRD-MC5, you can easily transfer your outdated media quickly and easily to DVD without the need for a PC.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


Customer Reviews:   Read 66 more reviews...

3 out of 5 stars Miscategorized on Amazon; I'm sure it's fine   July 13, 2008
As others have mentioned, this "burner" cannot actually work directly with a PC, unlike earlier models in the series.

I previously owned a VRD-MC1, and as Amazon says that the VRD-MC3 is a "newer model" of that item, and that the VRD-MC5 is a "newer model" of the VRD-MC3, I just went ahead and bought this device. Unfortunately, the ability to interface with a PC has been removed in the VRD-MC5. (Others have noted that some of the marketing copy is also a bit misleading, or perhaps WAS a bit misleading in earlier versions of that copy.)

I definitely accept most of the responsibility for not doing enough research on the features of this recorder. However, I think that Amazon needs to recategorize this item. It does NOT belong in the "Electronics -> Computers & Add-ons" category, because it is NOT a computer peripheral.

As a standalone video recorder, or a peripheral for a camcorder or digital camera, I assume the unit will do a fine job. Just don't buy this if you are mastering DVDs using your computer.



5 out of 5 stars DVDirect   July 1, 2008
This product is great. If you need your VHS tapes, DVD discs &/or mini video tapes moved to a DVD disc it is easy to use. I really have made use of my DVDirect by Sony.


5 out of 5 stars Love it!! So easy to use!!   June 28, 2008
I purchased this dvd recorder to transfer my minidv tapes to dvd. I have a Sony minidv camcorder. It works awesome!! My husband & I had been working on transferring all the tapes to dvd for some time, but hadn't gotten very far. It is very time consuming to transfer the tape to the computer and then burn a dvd. This dvd recorder does it in real time, as you are watching the video it is being burned to dvd. All of our minidv tapes are on dvd now and this also has slots for your memory card for your digital camera. I have also used this to make photo CDs. Love it!! Love it!! Love it!!


5 out of 5 stars Terrific Recorder   June 14, 2008
This recorder is terrific. Only had one small issue with the unit detecting copy protection signals on homemade tapes, but SONY C.S. quickly resolved that issue with a software fix. As an extra bonus, I have been able to record shows directly from my cable receiver. That feature was not advertised in the product literature.

I have been very happy with the performance of the VRDMC5. It has been worth the purchase price.



1 out of 5 stars Disappointing and one dimensional   June 8, 2008
This product will not connect to your computer USB port to record videos
you may have on your PC. It is a stand alone DVD burner for connections to
memory cards or Sony Handycams. This should be clearly stated on their sales
literature and is very deceptive. I have returned mine and was very
disappointed im the lack of interface ability.


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