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 195 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Simple controls (159)
- Easy to setup (131)
- Attractive (97)
- Fast recording (87)
- Easy to use (12)
Cons
- Poor chapter publishing (14)
- Discs load slowly (9)
- Confusing setup (4)
Best Uses
- Home (97)
- Movies (70)
- Storage (62)
- Professional (47)
- Archiving TV shows (20)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (147), Yes (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (81), Enthusiast (51), Power user (50), Tech savvy (3)
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
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Needed a quick, stress free process to get my 8mm films transferred from my old Sony Handycam. This recorder is the secret. I have just recently purchased it so am just getting started with the process, but so far am very impressed and excited to be looking at the videos of the kids I hadn't seen in years. I also had to call the customer service number to figure out what mistake I was making with set up and they were very helpful; everything was explained quick and simple.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I just got this DVD Recorder last week. So far I have used it to copy from my SONY HDR PJ10 Hi Def Handycam. Two hours of recording done in less than 30 minutes. Very easy screen driven instructions. Just hook the camcorder to the DVDirect via USB cable (not supplied). Select USB Connection on the Camcorder screen and AVCHD Dubbing on the DVDirect screen and you are in business. Could not ask for more. I am yet to try my mini DV tapes from a non Sony camcorder. Hopefully that will work equally well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
We are recording live events straight to DVD for people to take with them.
The setup is easily performed by any user with easy to read directions on screen.
Playback is beautiful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Simple Burning of Camera
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
-We use this for each employee to Bun a DVD directly from their Camera at home and send in from anywhere in the country.
- They are able to use any video camera and we always get DVD quality ou of it. Very easy to use, almost impossible not to do it right. GREAT Feature is teh Pause Recodring, so you can pause without needing to make another chapter.
- For what we use it for there is no down side. We are keeping it simple and this is a great stand alone burner.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Professional
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I use this recorder piggybacked on a $[@] well camera system and it works great. no complaints, easy to use, easy to set up and very inexpensive...
- 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:
I video 30 to 90 5-7 minute videos a day at equestrian events this is the most practical way I have found to transfer to DVD's
Works fine no problems
It takes a while to finalize the disk
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Confusing Setup
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
not able to get memory stick and when I went online chat got no help from albert told me it should come out. Well I already Knew it Should come out but it did not. No help from Sony
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good quality DVD
- Robust and reliable
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Fan noise
- Slow disk finalization
Best Uses
- Back up of live recording
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I am a legal videographer and use this in a deposition environment to create backup recordings of proceedings.
The VRD model line of Sony DVD recorders are frequently used in the legal industry. Their controls are simple and unconfusing; the DVD they make is of a good quality; they have s-video and Firewire inputs.
I also have a VRD-MC5. This model is smaller in size (a plus), noisier during operation (a minus), slower to finalize disks (a minus) and still lacks a way to listen to the audio output (no change).
I would give the VRD-MC5 DVD recorder a 4 star rating. Because of the attributes listed above, I'm going to have to give the MC6 three stars.
I would recommend this for legal videographers for use as a live DVD recorder. I'd suggest they hide the device in a larger case to decrease the chance of picking up the fan noise. I would not suggest putting this DVD recorder on the same surface as a table microphone (PZM) . The fan noise will be picked by the PZM.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I found that it tapes fine for the 1st tape then in order to work well again, you have to unplug and plug in and it will work fine. One vhs tape I had didnt work but all others did, so I take it that the tape is just bad.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Have used this product repeatedly with excellent results. I have two DVD recorders which are of a different format. (combination dvd/vcr player, dvd recorder.} The sony Multi function recorder is so easy to set up for copying vcr tapes, pictures from memory cards and tv programs. The finished product is wonderful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Just a push of a button and you're set. It's that easy. This is coming from someone who doesn't know much about computers so it says a lot!
I've been able to store all of my videos and have made a complete library!
I highly recommend this recorder.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I have never used any equipment of this kind before. So u know how stupid I was to it. After reading about it I felt I could do this ( hasting a little). And by gods grace everything went as smooth as cake. THE QULITY OF THE EQUITEMENT WAS LIKE A PERFASEL HAD DON'T IT. I wall not hesitate to bye again.
ROGER COOK
CORINTH MS.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Sony camcorder
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
simple to use, great quality on DVD
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Easy to use and had no problem understanding instructions
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recording
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I use this product in my business, makes very good copies. The one thing I dont like is that it can onyl copy SD cards from a Sony Handycam
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I found the DVDirect MC6 very easy to use out of the box. I have transferred VHS and Hi8 tapes straight over to DVD with no problems. Future plan is to try to use the edit feature on future video tapes to reduce some of the "boring" segments.
Very happy with the product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Discs Load Slowly
- No title publishing
Best Uses
- Not sure
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
I purchased the MC6 to copy video to DVD from a variety of sources: my computer, VHS player, mini DV player, and camera. The MC6 did not consistently communicate with all of my devices. It never did with my Mac. Also, there is no ability to create titles with text info.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Storage
Comments about Sony DVDirect MC6 Multi-Function DVD Recorder:
Very easy to use. Perfect if you have a Sony handycam and don't have the time to edit
- 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:
I use this to transfer old footage i had sense 2005 to dvd. Its so simple to use. The quality of the transfer is good. This device is so simple to use believe it or not that my two yr old daughter has some idea on how to operate. Now if she has an idea any one can use this. So far to this moment I have not found anything wrong yet.Also the staff at the store were great and took the time to help and explain the device before purchasing it. I feel like family every time I go there to buy my electronics. Thank you
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
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- AC Adapter with Power Cord
- Manual
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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