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 176 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (142)
- Easy to setup (117)
- Attractive (87)
- Fast recording (77)
- Easy to use (12)
Cons
- Poor chapter publishing (14)
- Discs load slowly (8)
- Confusing set up (3)
Best Uses
- Home (87)
- Movies (63)
- Storage (58)
- Professional (44)
- Archiving TV shows (20)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (75), Enthusiast (45), Power user (44), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (129), 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 Recording
- Fast Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I'll use this recorder for making dvd - show for my lectures Very easy to use it.
Mira Parchuf
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I use it in my small business so have purchased my third one already. Planning on buying a fourth. Very user friendly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Poor Chapter Publishing
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Office
- Professional
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
The recorder is easy to set up and use when coping your old VHS or other media you are wanting to archive in DVD digital format.
It would be nice if the unit had an audio out put jack so that you can hear what is being recorded for start and stop recording purposes. The automatic 5-minute chapter marking is OK, but the unit should have a one step button that will allow you to manually mark a chapter while you are viewing a recording rather than after creating a disk, then having to transfer the recording to your computer and using edit software.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Professional
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
works great as a real time recorder straight to DVD. Also getting all those old tapes to DVD is fantastic.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I use it to transfer to dvd format from other formats. It is easy to use. No complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
How wonderful is to have your memories back again on DVD with the help of this fellow! It'e very easy to use and works with almost all the video formats you can imagine. With the touch of a button, you pour all your family videos into some practical DVDs you can share with your loved ones.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
We mainly use the MC6 to transfer video from a Canon Camcorder to DVD. Everything works great, except we have to play video from the camera itself. The MC6 won't record from the SD card for some reason.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Confusing Set Up
Best Uses
- Home
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I bought this for a couple of reasons: (1)To make DVDs of my existing tapes of various formats, and (2)connecting to my Sony camcorder and recording sporting events live while making a copy for someone to take home later. The unit SEEMS fairly simple when you look at it, but the 88 page instruction manual really confuses things (think last year's web video parody of a fictional piece of of Sony equipment and the guy cursing - that's the idea.)It's a hilariously confusing manual and I wouldn't doubt it's the reason some people can't get the unit to do what they expect. But other than the instruction book, it really IS easy to operate, lightweight, and has made good copies for me - for a good price. As far as making copies in the field it's dependent on 120V power being available which has limited me to the wall areas around indoor sports venues. Not so bad now during basketball season, but it probably wont be so good during outdoor season sports. One last thing - I couldn't get any of my blank DVD-R discs to work in it, although they should. I used DVD+R discs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I run a lot of VHS and other media formats to DVD and this recorder is perfect.
- 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:
I use this product to transfer my VHS tapes and Photo camera tapes to DVD's. Input is very simple and makes excellent DVD's.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Archiving TV Shows
- Home
- Movies
- Office
- Professional
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I would like to recommend DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder by Sony to have AODIO-OUT/VIDEO-OUT.
THANK YOU
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
very easy to run..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Just like the goods description or as advertised!
Its easy to use, user friendly, just everything that you wanted in this device.
A simple plug and play, that copy direct to DVD without any hassle
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
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