Sony DVDirect VRD-MC1 DVD Burner

VRD-MC1

By rashmimarya  Sep 6, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Pros: In Standalone mode it connects to your VCR or Camcorder with the red/yellow/white (audio/video cable), also with the DV cable, and also with the S video cable. Very neat feature

Cons: When I make a DVD thru my camcorder, the master copy comes fine (audio and video) both. But when I duplicate it the audio files shut after 2-3 minutes

Pros: In Standalone mode it connects to your VCR or Camcorder with the red/yellow/white (audio/video cable), also with the DV cable, and also with the S video cable. Very neat feature Has a 2 inch screen that shows video (no audio), the screen tells... you the remaining time in the blank DVD and tells you the recorded time while it is recording. So you can edit a particular scene, pause it or stop it. Menu feature allows you to make auto chapters every 5/10/15 minutes or gives the option to switch it off. Has separate slots for Memory Stick Duo/Pro, Memory Stick SD and CF for those who want to make/print a dvd. I used the TDK 16x R- format DVD, it made very good copies in the Disk mode when used as an external drive. CON: This is a very big issue. When I make a DVD thru my camcorder, the master copy comes fine (audio and video) both. But when I duplicate it the audio files shut after 2-3 minutes. I made at least 15 dvds and same experience. I even went and exchanged it with another new piece and I had the same issue. I have put in a request with SONY tech support and am still waiting for them to resolve this issue, or else I will return it to Circuit City. Secondly, not a very big issue for me but does not have a audio/video out to connect to your TV to play as a normal DVD player. In disk mode with computer it connects only with the provided USB high-speed cable. I tried to connect the computer in the standalone mode with a DV cable, it does not recognize the computer. So no Divx/WMA files can be burnt on a DVD. Read more Less