Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder
The DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder from Sony is a stand-alone 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.
- Versatile Video Recording
- Record from almost any camcorder, VCR, or digital video recorder without a PC. Copy your precious videos to DVD for storage or for sharing with family and friends. USB, iLink, and composite video inputs handle a wide range of sources
- Record HD Video from Sony Camcorders/Cameras
- Transfer high-definition AVCHD video in 1080i resolution from Sony camcorders and cameras. The perfect solution when your Handycam camcorder's built-in memory is full. Record up to 95 minutes of HD video on a single DVD for playback on compatible Blu-ray Disc players and PlayStation 3 consoles
- 2.7" LCD Screen for Preview
- The built-in 2.7" color LCD screen enables you to preview video or up to 6 digital photos at a time
- Up to 12 Hours on a Single DVD
- Enjoy extended recording time. A choice of five quality modes enables you to capture up to 12 hours of video per disc
- Built-In Memory Card Slots
- Sony makes it easy to record to DVD directly from a camera's memory card. Built-in slots support Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) and xD cards
- Store Thousands of Digital Photos
- Save up to 2,000 2MP digital photos on a single DVD. Record as slideshows or individual files
- Control Your Recordings
- Record all the video from a Sony HDD/Memory Stick Handycam camcorder, just selected scenes, or only video recorded since the last DVD burn-all at up to 4X speed. Copy 60 minutes of video in just 15 minutes. Will "span" multiple DVDs as necessary
- Titles, Menus, and Chapters
- Create DVD menus and titles automatically. Choose from four preset menu designs. Enjoy automatic DVD chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes. There's even stop-timer recording
- Wide Choice of DVD Media
- Records on 4.7GB DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW and 8.5GB DVD+R Double Layer Discs
- Control Your Recordings
- Record all the video from a Sony HDD/Memory Stick Handycam camcorder, just selected scenes, or only video recorded since the last DVD burn-all at up to 4X speed. Copy 60 minutes of video in just 15 minutes. Will "span" multiple DVDs as necessary
| Recorder Performance | |
|---|---|
| Supported Media | DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL |
| Recording Modes | DVD Video (MPEG-2), AVC/H.264 |
| Recording Time | 6x Speed |
| Video Format | NTSC, 4:3 and 16:9 support, H.264 (HD) |
| Audio Format | Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Automatic Chaptering | 5, 10, 15 minutes |
| Burner Performance | |
|---|---|
| Write Support | DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL |
| Read Support |
Video: Composite, FireWire Images: Memory Stick Duo, MemoryStick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro HG Duo, Multi-Card slot (MemoryStick Pro, SD/SDHC Memory Card, xD Picture Card), USB |
| Write Speed | 6x |
| Read Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Access Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Data Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Recording Format | NTSC/PAL |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
1x Audio (L/R) 1x Composite Video 1x USB 1x FireWire-400 USB connection compatible only with Sony cameras - other cameras have to be connected through analog connections |
| Outputs | None |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mounting Orientation | Desktop |
| System Requirements | Stand Alone |
| Electrical Requirements | 100-240VAC |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 162 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (130)
- Easy to setup (105)
- Attractive (79)
- Fast recording (70)
- Easy to use (12)
Cons
- Poor chapter publishing (13)
- Discs load slowly (8)
Best Uses
- Home (78)
- Movies (55)
- Storage (50)
- Professional (38)
- Archiving TV shows (18)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (73), Enthusiast (39), Power user (38), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (115), Yes (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Compact, portable and nice...but...
Overall the MC6 is a very well-built, compact unit that does almost everything I need it to do. I knew when I purchased it that Sony is very proprietary with their products. For people...Read complete review
Overall the MC6 is a very well-built, compact unit that does almost everything I need it to do. I knew when I purchased it that Sony is very proprietary with their products. For people who are looking to get all the functionality that it claims, you MUST have a Sony HandyCam.
Here is how I use this unit: I video my performances in HD and make SD DVD copies available immediately afterwards.
Connecting my Canon HG21 to the MC6 using the composite video inputs works fine for this. It records the video in real time and then takes a few minutes afterward to finalize the disc.
Most of the videos I record are longer than 1 hour so I use the HSP setting (1 step below the HQ setting) and the quality is still pretty good. It will give me 1 hour, 31 minutes, 41 seconds of video.
I like to use a custom jpeg background for the DVD menu and that is possible by selecting that option through the menus as long as you have only ONE jpeg on your memory card. I purchased the MC6 as opposed to the updated MC10 because of this single feature (they left it off the MC10).
Also, the MC6 is very particular about how your SD card is formatted; it read the jpeg file when it was formatted by my camera, but not when it was formatted by my computer.
The jpeg quality on the DVD is very poor no matter what the resolution of the original image. The MC6 stretches the image and cuts off the left and right sides. I cannot find anything in the documentation that gives specifications for the jpeg file, or how to set it up so it will display correctly.
Here are the PROS:
• Very good quality even from composite video input.
• Fast. Will finalize the DVD in about 3-4 minutes.
• Compact. Easy to travel with.
• Nice preview screen so you can view what is going onto the DVD.
Here are the CONS:
• Gloss black body immediately looks awful from fingerprint smudges.
• DV in, USB, Memory Stick Pro, SD, xD, and Memory Stick Pro Duo ports are pretty much useless for non-Sony devices. With the exception of being able to use a custom jpeg file on my SD card for the menu, I could not get ANY of the other ports to read or input ANY video.
• AVCHD Dubbing ONLY works with Sony HandyCams.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but limited
It's nicely built and the viewscreen is very handy. If you use your videocamera a lot this would be great for making DVD's of those videos. But I take points off because it really ...Read complete review
It's nicely built and the viewscreen is very handy. If you use your videocamera a lot this would be great for making DVD's of those videos. But I take points off because it really doesn't do what SONY claims. They say you can connect to virtually any camera, VCR, or DVR. I bought this to expand the capacity of my U-Verse DVR. I've got too many programs that I want to see and not enough time to watch them. Also, U-Verse has a nasty trick--if your router goes down for any reason you can't watch television--not even programs you've already recorded. Technicians say it's because everything goes through the router--even previously recorded material. But I can switch the input on the TV and watch DVD's. So I wanted to burn some DVD's with some of the programs I'd recorded to make room for new material and as a backup for when the router goes out--which it will. Plus, if you've ever had a DVR die on you then you know when they bring a replacement they can't transfer over all your programs. Say goodbye to all those season ending episodes. I thought this might be the solution I was looking for. The problem is the MC6 won't let you record anything from your DVR. So while technically you can "connect" the MC6 to your DVR you can't do anything with it. I'm not trying to pirate anything--I just want to be able to watch what I've already recorded.
I've read elsewhere this also applies to DirecTV DVR's. Don't buy this with hopes of archiving TV shows.
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Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Opened the box and set-up took 20-minutes. Very easy to understand directions. Great way to convert video tapes to DVD. There is a lot of yellow when replaying the DVD on a HD TV. But playing the DVD on a computer was much better. Great way to save VCR tapes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Chapter Publishing
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I purchased a DVDirect MC6 and would like to transfer tape from Sony Camcorder to DVD. Unfortunately, first DVD disc was not observable. Secon DVD disc picture looks OK, but sound is terrible though my tape has very good quality. I am still working on it now to see whether I can make a nice DVD disc. According instruction USB cable should work, but actually it does not work. I have to use vedio cable instead. Sony website does not provide any trouble shooting help.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple to use
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Ordered the MC6 to copy over all my VHS Home movie tapes. So far the coping is easy and straightforward. Find a VCR, put it on a table and connect the audio/video wires to the MC6. Set MC6 to your format i.e. std play, Hi Quailty etc. Just what I was looking for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Works perfectly , flawless. Transferred all my home movies. I can't believe the price. For the people that have problems, they just don't know what there doing. It's because they are doing something wrong and blaming the unit. Disregard the stupid comments like noisy, and takes a long time. Very well built for less then 200.00. I can't believe
how fast the disc is finished. My computer takes forever.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
easy to use
no need connect to TV
can not work with computer (laptops)
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Extended warranty
- Fast Recording
- Simple Controls
Cons
- None that i know of
Best Uses
- Copying video cassettes
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
The thing I love best about this product is how easy it was to copy my digital video cassettes to a DVD. I have about 20 cassettes of family and of my grandson's birth, now I can make copies for everyone to enjoy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Confusing Set Up
- I keep getting "No Signal
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I am trying to copy a VHS to a DVD using this unit, but all I get is "No Signal". I don't have a camcorder, and this is all it says in the booklet to do, but it is only with the camcorder.
This is not what I wanted. It is false advertising. I was on the phone with Sony and they could not answer why I am not able to copy from VHS to DVD. I have a Sanyo VCR/DVD, and I ask if this was a problem, and they said "It shouldn't be". I would like some explanation as to why I am getting the "No Signal".
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- No pause more than 10min
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
- Office
- Professional
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I'm a legal videographer and I bought one of these DVD recorders for my deposition kit. Everything about it was perfect except for one serious feature flaw: During a DVD recording from a video camera source VRD-MC6 will stop a recording after being left on pause for 10 minutes. To resume recording will mean the creation of a new movie file. For my job this is not acceptable. The regular consumer DVD recorders I've been using for years will stay paused FOR HOURS!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
used to copy HDD STOCK
.QUICK and easy to use
.can not edit
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- No audio monitor
- Proprietory design
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
- Office
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Very impressed for my first 24 hour encounter with unit out-of-box. Connections were straight forward, suggest purchase of RCA Y-Cable (1-male to 2-female configuration) for connection to many VHS's single stereo outputs.
Not happy at all I can not connect my Canon HD via HDMI, however for the price I am very pleased with it's performance.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Office
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I bought this for my Legal Video business. I needed something more rugged than standard consumer-grade home products that can't handle being jostled in transit. This fit the bill perfectly; but I have two minor issues with product design and/or specifications. (1) It has no audio jack, so one cannot listen to the audio track(s) while recording video from a camera. (2) The video monitor displays in wide-screen, and not in standard 4:3, so the operator doesn't get a real sense of What You See is What You Get.
Those quibbles aside, I think this will work out perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Discs Load Slowly
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I have only used this product to copy photos to a DVD, but in the process it did nat take the photos off of the SD card in the order in which they were taken...hence the photos were copied in a helter skelter order. Very unimpressed and dissapointing ! Have not tried the video copy feature yet and am hoping it does a better job. The slide show that was presented was good, but music gets monotonous after several moments ! It is a goo dprodect tho and Ihop eit lasts till I get everything I want to do with it, done. I would not give this machine as a gift; so far I am dissapointed in it !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Why pay someone too much money to convert those old VHS tapes to DVD when anyone can use this DVD Recorder by Sony. You don't have to be a tech geek either. With this device and a VHS player it's literally just plug and play. Unit screen shows tape as it's playing/recording. Lots of features I haven't even used but for basic copying of videos to DVD, which is what I wanted it for, it does the job...perfectly. It has already paid for itself.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
This is a great unit. Very easy to operate. I never thought I would get all of my old tapes on DVD. If you are thinking of transfering some old tapes to DVD run to get this super recorder.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I found this product very helpful since I had a big stash of old VHS tapes. Also was able to connect it to an old Sony Handycam as well. Was good to copy some old cassettes (almost 20yrs old) and give them to family members. In addition you can also record from the tv. Recently copied some HBO movies onto disks for viewing at my convenience. One major flaw is that with some of the recorded disks, whether they're from [@] or Sony, is that the video would freeze or skip sometimes. When this would happen i would have re-record the whole disk over which is very time consuming
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
No good. Only works with Sony camera, video, sd cards and other Sony products Don't buy unles u own a Sony then it rocks very good product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Transfers virtually any input to dvd
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Quick DVD turnaround for coaches for hockey, football, you name it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I bought this device to record 8mm tapes from a Sony Handycam. The first three tapes recorded well, but now it shows "waiting for input" when the Handycam displays a clear picture. As a result, I will have to return this device. And it was supposed to work well Sony to Sony! Right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Cards vidio only
Best Uses
- Home
- Save family video on disc
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
This DVD recorder is erything everyone said
it would be. B&H sold it to me at a great price.
It is so easy to use I will use
it forever. Plsease buy it if you can get it
from B&H at the same price I did.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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