The Sony DVDirect MA1 Multi-Function Blu-ray Disc/DVD Recorder affords a quick and easy way to transfer your home movies, VHS and digital photos to stunning Blu-ray Disc or DVD. It does this without the need for a PC. The 2.7" color LCD screen lets you preview video or up to six photos at a time. If you record high-definition AVCHD 1080i video from your Sony camera or camcorder, you can quickly transfer it to Blu-ray Disc. There's also an integrated Memory Stick PRO / PRO Duo card slot, as well as an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. The VBD-MA1 is even equipped with high-speed USB 2.0 ports for transferring data from your Sony video/digital camera to Blu-ray Disc or DVD. If you have a computer for editing, the DVDirect can function as an external PC burner by recording your edited movies from your computer onto either Blu-ray Disc or DVD. Essentially, the DVDirect MA1 allows you to preserve your memories from virtually any camera, VHS tape or camcorder - although Sony cameras are recommended. Plus, you can also catalog your home movies and digital stills with theatrical titles, disc menus and even movie chapters - so when family and friends stop by asking to see that one hilarious moment or that fully edited home movie, all you'll have to do is load your pre-made Blu-ray Disc or DVD.
System | NTSC |
Card Readers Supported | Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards |
Memory Capacity | Supports up to 6000 photos (max) |
Recording | High-Definition (HD) Video Recording Standard-Definition (SD) Video Recording Digital Still Image (Photo) Recording |
Inputs | Composite Video (RCA) x 1 Stereo Audio (RCA) x 2 (Left/Right) USB Ports x 2 (Sony or Computer) i.Link 4-Pin Connection Port (IEEE1394) x 1 (Camcorder Only) |
USB Port | Yes x 2 |
IEEE-1394 (FireWire/DV/iLink) | Yes (4-pin i.Link for camcorder connection only) |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (Wide Screen) 4:3 (Full Screen) |
Audio Decoder | Dolby Digital (2-Channel) |
Supported Formats | BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R LTH, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW |
Source | USB DV (Recording) Analog (Recording) |
Recording Time | Approx. 3.0 Hours per DVD Approx. 9.5 Hours per Blu-ray Disc (BD) |
Encoding Formats | Digital Video / Analog Video: MPEG-2 (Standard DVD) |
Disc Capacity | BD HD LP-Mode: 9.5 Hours (max) DVD LP-Mode Mode: 9.5 Hours (max) |
Power Consumption | 30W |
Dimensions | 5.75 x 1.7 x 6.5" (14.4 x 4.3 x 16.2 cm) |
Weight | 1.2 lb (0.6 kg) |
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