Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6 - DVD Recorder - Portable - Display: 2.7"
Shooting video and taking pictures is fun, but it's even better when you can transfer it all to DVD for everyone to enjoy on TV. The VRD-MC6 makes it quick and easy. Just connect whatever it is camcorder, VCR, DVR and record up to 12 hours directly to DVD. It even transfers high-definition AVCHD video to DVD, allowing you to enjoy footage in HD on your Blu-ray Disc player. For added convenience, there are also four built-in slots for the four most popular memory cards. What's more, there is full support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen video.
Shooting video and taking pictures is fun, but it's even better when you can transfer it all to DVD for everyone to enjoy on TV. The VRD-MC6 makes it quick and easy. Just connect whatever it is camcorder, VCR, DVR and record up to 12 hours directly to DVD. It even transfers high-definition AVCHD video to DVD, allowing you to enjoy footage in HD on your Blu-ray Disc player. For added convenience, there are also four built-in slots for the four most popular memory cards. What's more, there is full support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen video.
Shooting video and taking pictures is fun, but it's even better when you can transfer it all to DVD for everyone to enjoy on TV. The VRD-MC6 makes it quick and easy. Just connect whatever it is camcorder, VCR, DVR and record up to 12 hours directly to DVD. It even transfers high-definition AVCHD video to DVD, allowing you to enjoy footage in HD on your Blu-ray Disc player. For added convenience, there are also four built-in slots for the four most popular memory cards. What's more, there is full support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen video.
Shooting video and taking pictures is fun, but it's even better when you can transfer it all to DVD for everyone to enjoy on TV. The VRD-MC6 makes it quick and easy. Just connect whatever it is camcorder, VCR, DVR and record up to 12 hours directly to DVD. It even transfers high-definition AVCHD video to DVD, allowing you to enjoy footage in HD on your Blu-ray Disc player. For added convenience, there are also four built-in slots for the four most popular memory cards. What's more, there is full support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen video.
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Sony VRD-MC6 DVDirect Multi-Function DVD Recorder Home Video Transfer DV
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Sony Multi Function Dvd Recorder Vrd-mc6
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Sony VRD-MC6 DVD Recorder
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Sony Dvd Recorder Dvdirect Vrd-mc6 Dvd Burner W/ 2.7" Screen & Avchd
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originally posted on adorama.com
The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder enables me to transfer the content from my collection of aging Betamax and VHS tapes practically worry-free. One of the chief advantages of generating DVD-R copies of those old tapes is that the copies aren't plagued with that "third generation" look.I'm referring to speckled images, faded colors, fuzzy images and the streak lines.The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder which I'm currently using is connected to a Sony VCR, a cable box and a pre-1980 color TV set. The only item that's required to connect this Sony DVD recorder to the VHS machine is a single RCA connector cable--the red, yellow and blue variety.No programming is needed!By comparison, my old Sony DVD player/recorder had to be programmed for initial use, and it required a second RCA ... MoreThe Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder enables me to transfer the content from my collection of aging Betamax and VHS tapes practically worry-free. One of the chief advantages of generating DVD-R copies of those old tapes is that the copies aren't plagued with that "third generation" look.I'm referring to speckled images, faded colors, fuzzy images and the streak lines.The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder which I'm currently using is connected to a Sony VCR, a cable box and a pre-1980 color TV set. The only item that's required to connect this Sony DVD recorder to the VHS machine is a single RCA connector cable--the red, yellow and blue variety.No programming is needed!By comparison, my old Sony DVD player/recorder had to be programmed for initial use, and it required a second RCA red, yellow and blue RCA cable along with an RF modulator in order to work properly. It was tough time to find one of those RF modulators in the outer boroughs in 2007. The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder is superior to the old stand-alone Sony DVD recorder in most respects but it should be treated with care. I tend to use it as much as three times a day but I allow it two hours between copying tasks which last from 1.5 to 2 hours. And, this machine should be operated in a cool environment during the Summer months. My first Sony VRD MC6 recorder broke down last Summer when I was using it in a room that wasn't air conditioned.
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This would have gotten five stars except for two issues: 1. It is loud. The Collings fan simply makes you wonder if something is wrong with the unit, but this is a regular complaint and the sound does not come through the recordings, so it is just laud with no other consequences. 2. No matter what unit I have tried, and I have tried many, the sound is not always fully synched with the video. This is a vey comment problem with writing VHS tape sources to DVD, but its better than not getting old videos workable at all.
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The quality of the video is so much better than other devices I have used. It is easy set up. I did pull a manual off of the internet because the one that came with it was brief. I would buy it again if needed.
| General | |
| Product Type | DVD recorder |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Width | 14.4 cm |
| Depth | 15.6 cm |
Sony VRD-MC6 DVDirect Multi-Function DVD Recorder Home Video Transfer DV
Delivery $184.34
Sony Dvdirect Vrd-mc6 Dvd Recorder Transfer Home Movies Digital Photos
Delivery $74.65
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Sony Multi Function Dvd Recorder Vrd-mc6
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Sony VRD-MC6 DVD Recorder
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Sony Dvd Recorder Dvdirect Vrd-mc6 Dvd Burner W/ 2.7" Screen & Avchd
Delivery $84.54
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The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder enables me to transfer the content from my collection of aging Betamax and VHS tapes practically worry-free. One of the chief advantages of generating DVD-R copies of those old tapes is that the copies aren't plagued with that "third generation" look.I'm referring to speckled images, faded colors, fuzzy images and the streak lines.The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder which I'm currently using is connected to a Sony VCR, a cable box and a pre-1980 color TV set. The only item that's required to connect this Sony DVD recorder to the VHS machine is a single RCA connector cable--the red, yellow and blue variety.No programming is needed!By comparison, my old Sony DVD player/recorder had to be programmed for initial use, and it required a second RCA ... MoreThe Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder enables me to transfer the content from my collection of aging Betamax and VHS tapes practically worry-free. One of the chief advantages of generating DVD-R copies of those old tapes is that the copies aren't plagued with that "third generation" look.I'm referring to speckled images, faded colors, fuzzy images and the streak lines.The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder which I'm currently using is connected to a Sony VCR, a cable box and a pre-1980 color TV set. The only item that's required to connect this Sony DVD recorder to the VHS machine is a single RCA connector cable--the red, yellow and blue variety.No programming is needed!By comparison, my old Sony DVD player/recorder had to be programmed for initial use, and it required a second RCA red, yellow and blue RCA cable along with an RF modulator in order to work properly. It was tough time to find one of those RF modulators in the outer boroughs in 2007. The Sony VRD MC6 DVD recorder is superior to the old stand-alone Sony DVD recorder in most respects but it should be treated with care. I tend to use it as much as three times a day but I allow it two hours between copying tasks which last from 1.5 to 2 hours. And, this machine should be operated in a cool environment during the Summer months. My first Sony VRD MC6 recorder broke down last Summer when I was using it in a room that wasn't air conditioned.
This would have gotten five stars except for two issues: 1. It is loud. The Collings fan simply makes you wonder if something is wrong with the unit, but this is a regular complaint and the sound does not come through the recordings, so it is just laud with no other consequences. 2. No matter what unit I have tried, and I have tried many, the sound is not always fully synched with the video. This is a vey comment problem with writing VHS tape sources to DVD, but its better than not getting old videos workable at all.
The quality of the video is so much better than other devices I have used. It is easy set up. I did pull a manual off of the internet because the one that came with it was brief. I would buy it again if needed.
Bought this model to transfer a lot of old VHS movies & TV shows I had recorded from my VCR to DVD... NOT copy-protected store bought movies. The first tape I copied seemed to record perfectly with excellent picture quality. But when I finalized the disc and played it in my DVD player, there was no left channel audio! I checked the audio connections, and even played the vhs tape in a vcr; where it played with perfect sound! I disconnected the power to the Sony unit & rebooted it, put in a different brand of recordable disc and tried a different vhs tape. This time the video image appeared on the display (same as before), but when I pressed record on the Sony unit, the image disappeared and display read please connect video source. From that point on, every tape I ... MoreBought this model to transfer a lot of old VHS movies & TV shows I had recorded from my VCR to DVD... NOT copy-protected store bought movies. The first tape I copied seemed to record perfectly with excellent picture quality. But when I finalized the disc and played it in my DVD player, there was no left channel audio! I checked the audio connections, and even played the vhs tape in a vcr; where it played with perfect sound! I disconnected the power to the Sony unit & rebooted it, put in a different brand of recordable disc and tried a different vhs tape. This time the video image appeared on the display (same as before), but when I pressed record on the Sony unit, the image disappeared and display read please connect video source. From that point on, every tape I tried did that same thing. The manuals trouble shooting section offered no solution to the problem either, so frustrated, I returned the unit. I have owned two different Sony dvd recorders over the past 15 years, and never had issues like this with either of them. Maybe my particular unit was a lemon, who knows??? But it was a brand new, factory sealed product. I expected more from Sony, it definitely wasnt worth the money or my time!
This Sony unit has pretty easy setup if you use the firewire connection. This is a specific firewire cable, you can find it on ebay. FireWire 400 Cable Cord 4 Pin to 4 Pin Male to Male iLink DV Cable I can hear constant fan noise, not sure if this is just my unit. Conversion to DVD is a one button push, it starts up your camcorder and DVD at the same time. It then records the whole tape and pops out the finished DVD. I am a bit disappointed that all the flash memory connections are for input only. So, the only output is to DVD. I was also hoping for conversion to NTSC as an option, but so far I don't see it. All in all, it works well, I take the DVD and use Anyvideoconverter to convert to NTSC and then burn that disc with my computer. I believe this system will be ... MoreThis Sony unit has pretty easy setup if you use the firewire connection. This is a specific firewire cable, you can find it on ebay. FireWire 400 Cable Cord 4 Pin to 4 Pin Male to Male iLink DV Cable I can hear constant fan noise, not sure if this is just my unit. Conversion to DVD is a one button push, it starts up your camcorder and DVD at the same time. It then records the whole tape and pops out the finished DVD. I am a bit disappointed that all the flash memory connections are for input only. So, the only output is to DVD. I was also hoping for conversion to NTSC as an option, but so far I don't see it. All in all, it works well, I take the DVD and use Anyvideoconverter to convert to NTSC and then burn that disc with my computer. I believe this system will be easier than using a high dollar software that does not work a year later.
First off, this is not the 1st DVD Recorder that I've owned. It is however the weakest performer. Pros: Small footprint, Cool Mini-Monitoring screen, Big Buttons Cons: Limited Menu Labeling, Problems Recognizing Incoming Signal, Inconsistent Performance We've had two full-sized versions of this technology. Our 1st one was a Symphonic and died after four years. Our 2nd one is a Magnavox that performs flawlessly to this day. Our problem is that we use it to back-up our favorite TV Shows and movies from our DVR, but my wife has her own DVR that she records programming on that she often wants to back up, which means pulling the Magnavox out of the rack in the living room and hooking it up in the bedroom to archive her soaps and episodes of Dr. Phil. I decided to buy ... MoreFirst off, this is not the 1st DVD Recorder that I've owned. It is however the weakest performer. Pros: Small footprint, Cool Mini-Monitoring screen, Big Buttons Cons: Limited Menu Labeling, Problems Recognizing Incoming Signal, Inconsistent Performance We've had two full-sized versions of this technology. Our 1st one was a Symphonic and died after four years. Our 2nd one is a Magnavox that performs flawlessly to this day. Our problem is that we use it to back-up our favorite TV Shows and movies from our DVR, but my wife has her own DVR that she records programming on that she often wants to back up, which means pulling the Magnavox out of the rack in the living room and hooking it up in the bedroom to archive her soaps and episodes of Dr. Phil. I decided to buy this small seemingly easy to operate version for her needs. I also thought it would be a great solution for when someone wants a copy of footage from my Handycam, whenever we capture life's moments. The Sony VRD-MC6 is a sleek and sexy little number that accepts multiple video inputs (composite RCA, digital in, SD Cards, Sony Memory Stick, etc.), but has very limited menu labeling. Our other DVD Recorders have intuitive labeling systems so that you can type in custom labels (up to 80 characters) of the content of the finished video. This little Sony does not. It also does not always recognize the RCA composite input for record, though it displays the incoming image on it's monitor screen. This happens most often when it's hooked up to the DVR output. Sure, like most other units, it won't record copy-protected content from video tape or even DVR, but it does not recognize nor will it even record just the news consistenly. And there's no predicting when it's going to act up. Both my mother and I are fans of the series "V". I record all episodes on DVR and back them up to DVD for later viewing in my den - at my leisure. I recorded two episodes to DVD on the Sony VRD-MC6 and finalized them. I then tried to make a copy for mom, and after unplugging & re-plugging the input several times and loading both a blank DVD-R and then a blank DVD+R discs, I still could not get it to record. I even turned the unit off and tried again an hour later to no avail. I saw the episode of "V" playing back on the Sony's little monitor but it displayed "waiting for input signal" or something like that. I backed out to make sure it was in VIDEO-DVD mode (not DV-DVD) and still nothing, so I just turned the unit off. The next day when I turned it on, it recorded the 2nd copy - no problem. For use with my Handycam, it's flawless. It reads Sony memory sticks, SD card and composite inputs from the handycam like a champ. In fact, it takes to anything Sony like a champ, however not gear from other manufacturers. Another annoying factor is that it has to format each disc before it will record on them, which can take up to a minute or more, so good luck catching something on the fly. Our other DVD recorders are pre-formatted for DVD+R and DVD-R, and only has to be formatted when using DVD-RW discs. Either my unit is defective, or there are some serious issues with the VRD-MC6. In any event, I'm seriously considering returning it. It works great as a field DVD recorder for my handycam, but it is otherwise frustrating when we try to use it for the purpose for which it was purchased. I still have to move the Magnavox to the bedroom to get my wife's stuff on DVD. Egad
The Sony VRD-MC6 Portable DVD Recorder is a very useful device for transferring videos from camcorder or any other AV source whether it be Composite, FireWire/IEEE1394/DV, USB, MemoryStick, XD or SD Memory Card to DVD -R/-RW /+R/+RW. Here are some of the Pros and Cons of owning the unit. Pros: The unit can capture and record both NTSC and PAL formats making it very easy to transfer between formats without encountering regional issues. Also I found the unit very useful for taking on holidays because of its compactness and ease of use when it comes to transferring footage to DVD on the go without the need for a computer. The unit has a built in monitor which allows for easy viewing/reviewing. The unit uses 12v so it may be possible to attach an external battery or use ... MoreThe Sony VRD-MC6 Portable DVD Recorder is a very useful device for transferring videos from camcorder or any other AV source whether it be Composite, FireWire/IEEE1394/DV, USB, MemoryStick, XD or SD Memory Card to DVD -R/-RW /+R/+RW. Here are some of the Pros and Cons of owning the unit. Pros: The unit can capture and record both NTSC and PAL formats making it very easy to transfer between formats without encountering regional issues. Also I found the unit very useful for taking on holidays because of its compactness and ease of use when it comes to transferring footage to DVD on the go without the need for a computer. The unit has a built in monitor which allows for easy viewing/reviewing. The unit uses 12v so it may be possible to attach an external battery or use it in a car with the appropriate adapter cable. I found a few additional uses for the unit as well. (1) Transfer from VHS to DVD. (2) Transfer from Security-DVR to DVD. (3) Transfer from LaserDiscs to DVD. So basically anything with a Composite Port can be connected to the device for capture/transfer of media. Cons: Few things I realised about the unit were some older USB streaming camcorders (DCR-DVD200E) werent supported unless you use the Composite AV Port and the MicroMV DV Port (IP55E) was also not supported, again the trusty Composite AV Port had to be used. Not all picture (mainly due to size) and video formats can be transferred from XD and SD Cards, MemoryStick has fewer issues due to the device file format compatibility (most Sony MemoryStick devices record video to MPEG-1 and AVCHD standards). If you need to make copies you still need a computer or duplicator, it would have been nice if Sony allowed for copying by letting users plug in an external DVD-ROM drive via the USB Port. It would be nice if it had a battery option. Overall though the device is excellent and is very easy to use, I would definitely recommend this product to others due to its sheer user simplicity and device portability.
The best device to save your family memories quickly and easy without any laptop or software. Vrd mc6 is well made, always keeping the high Sonys standards. I regret that I didnt purchased it few years earlier and was trying to convert my old tapes using an external software. Vrd mc6 made this procedure easy and fast. Thanks.
While sold for parts, this unit has worked perfectly since receiving. Packed nicely and received on time.
t one time, it was the first convenient device capable of recording DVDs at the touch of a button. This time has passed today this slow dumb device does something for itself. I stick blank DVD inside, it start doing something ignoring my commands to power off and eject disk. Refuse to record in PAL color system, so I cannot send my videos what I recorded to my friends in Europe. USB flash memory stick cannot be used with USB input. Big drawback no sound control at all. Poorly reproduces colors on DVD recordings skin in people with a raspberry tint. Why I give two stars instead of one - it does advantages ; compact size and it if using DV ilink 1394 cable - is good video quality and convenient camera control from a DVDcorder.
| General | |
| Product Type | DVD recorder |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Width | 14.4 cm |
| Depth | 15.6 cm |
