Comments on: Sony DVDirect VRD-MC5 review

By: angus Paterson

angus Paterson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:38:02 +0000

I copied a VHS to dvd via MC5,it came out beautiful,athough it too 3 hours in real time.
Now here’s the prob,I tried to rip it on mac the ripper to make faster copies with the burner on my G5,no dice.I then tried it with Fast Copy dvd 4.O.1,
it ripped it copied but wouldn’t play on any player whatsoever???? anyone???

By: angus Paterson

angus Paterson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:04:52 +0000

I had exactly the same problem,which really pissed me off.Anyone have an answer for this???

By: angus Paterson

angus Paterson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:56:38 +0000

is it compatible with the Canon vixia hv40 camcorder???

By: Chris MAY

Chris MAY — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:22:50 +0000

Hi there from Australia – I am interested to know if I can use the SONY VRDMC 5 DVD Burner with my faithful old Sony Cam-corder model no. DCR-TRV 11E? Can anyone advise me if this Sony DVD burner is suitable or is there another more suitable.

By: Sundar

Sundar — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:07:54 +0000

Hello,

I need help in recording my Video Hi8 Anolog to DVD.

I have Sony Video Hi8 analog Camcorder and I have old cassettes that I have recorded. I have VRD-MC5. Now, I play the Sony Video Hi 8 connect it VRD-MC5. I finalize the DVD .

But, I am neither able to play it on video players nor able to play it in the computer. It says unrecognizable format and reboots the computer.

let me know what I am doing wrong here.
( Earlier, I am able to record from a Digital Sony Camcorder with no problems).

Thanks
Sundar

By: angus Paterson

angus Paterson — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:05:45 +0000

I dragged pics fro IPHOTO on my MacG5 on to a memory card,burned them to a DVD via DVDIRECT.
Apparently they came out as JPEGS and would not play on any DVD player,including Sony and my Computer.How come??? and how can this be corrected…thanx.

By: vern

vern — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:23:57 +0000

If the camera you’re using has audio/video or S-video ouput with audio, or a DV output (firewire), then you should be able to connect the VRD-MC5 directly and record whatever the camera is recording. Most cameras must have a tape or harddrive to record on. The signal is passed through the camera’s output but may turn off after a few minutes on standby (if tape or harddrive is not running). Be sure to finalize the disc after recording to play on DVD players.

By: vern

vern — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:10:38 +0000

The DVD Direct burner transfers audio/video, s-video w/separate audio hookup and firewire connected sources to burn DVD format discs on the the burner in real time. The ‘finalized’ disc will play on any DVD-compatible player and can be downloaded to editing software that accepts DVD discs. DVD’s are mpg-2 format that work with the Studio 9, 10, 11 & 12 versions. I’ve done all these things with my VRD-VC20 with no problems. Transferred VHS, Digital8, Hi-8, MiniDV, Betamax, U-matic and Betacam formats.
The VRD-MC5 should be able to do so also! Read and follow the hookup and operating instructions and you should have no problems and better understanding what the burner can and cannot do.

By: Deborah Reppenhagen

Deborah Reppenhagen — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:49:10 +0000

I have the same problem. Also, it doesnt recognize my dv connection so I’m using s video and audio cables. Will probably take it back .. unless you’ve found a fix?

By: Zyke

Zyke — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:17:32 +0000

This device is horrible. It incorrectly reads “copyright information” and I have to use workarounds just to transfer old home videos to DVD. When I contacted Sony they insisted that I must’ve been trying to copy copyrighted material. I wasn’t, but now I’m motivated to copy and distribute every purchased DVD I own that would cost Sony money.

Also, because of Sony’s ‘child-proofing’ you can’t truly edit/manipulate video and you absolutely CANNOT convert the input into MPEGs like you can with the HandyCams.

I used to love Sony products, but with each passing year they get harder to love. Their customer service is arrogant and rude anytime you have a problem other than something that can be solved by the drones in Malaysia with their customer service scripts.

By: agreen

agreen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:26:24 +0000

Paula,

The unit should work fine for transfering your VHS tapes. I have done about 200 tapes with no problems.

By: paula

paula — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:50:12 +0000

Can i transfer old vhs movies(disney) with this device-to include sound? some websites say there isn’t any sound. I just need to get rid of 400+ movies to DVD.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:06:50 +0000

I am also trying to figure out if I can change the titles and info so that I can name the event, like Pete’s Birthday. Much simpler units can do this. Please advise anyone.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:01:41 +0000

garbage in, garbage out. idiot…

By: syed

syed — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:28:45 +0000

hi i am having problem connecting my sony camcorder hdr-hc7e via usb cable to record in avchd format to dvd with sony vrd mc5, when i connect mc5 says to change usb speed settings to auto on camcorder. anyone know how to change usb speed sttings. thanks

By: prashant guliani

prashant guliani — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:31:24 +0000

hi
i wanted to know if i can use to connect dvddirect with laptop to write the dvd’s????

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:51:29 +0000

Re: VRD-MC5 Menu Titles

When it burns a new disc it labels the menu picture “Title 1″. Can than be changed??? And what about that “1/1″ at the bottom???

By: frank

frank — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:49:45 +0000

My old panasonic (NV-HD640 VCR) has two scart sockets.I purchased scart to rca lead to transfer to VRD-MC5(two weeks old),but all i get is no signal message.Next I purchased scart to rca/s video adapter,using s video my recordings are in black and white.
Any help please

By: Robert Molina

Robert Molina — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:49:03 +0000

Does anyone know how to put two or three songs onto a slide show? I load all my pics onto a memory card, insert int the VDR MC5 and make slide shows. The card is loaded with three MP3 files, but the unit only read the first MP3 file. Is it possible to put multilple MP3 files, all together on one MP3 file?
Please let me know,
Thanks!
Robert
PS, I really like this little devide, got it on Craigs list, brand new for fifty bucks!

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:55:26 +0000

Hallo , habe schon einige DVD `s mit dem VRD-MC 5 aufgenommen, alle sind super geworden. Nun heißt es plötzlich wenn ich auf Aufnahme drücke ” Farbsysteme stimmen nicht überein, bitte Farbsystem prüfen” Keine Ahnung was das bedeutet. Habe Gerät zum Händler gebracht, der es an Sony schickte, wurde Garantieumtausch. Zu Hause angekommen wollte ich neues Geräte ausprobieren, das gleiche wieder.
Kann mir jemand helfen? Vielen Dank