Sony VRD-VC10 - Manual (Page 4)

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Table of Contents
Safety Regulations .......................... 2
Introduction
Features ........................................... 6
Stand-alone operation ............... 6
Computer-controlled operation . 6
Others ........................................ 6
Unpacking ....................................... 7
Parts and controls ........................... 8
System requirements .................... 10
Stand-alone Operation -
Using the Drive as a DVD
Recorder
Creating DVDs ............................. 11
Recording procedure ............... 11
Recording methods ................. 11
Discs that can be used ............. 12
Recording mode ...................... 12
About titles and chapters on
a disc ....................................... 13
Synchronized recording ................ 14
Manual recording .......................... 18
Additional operations ................... 21
Selecting a recording mode ..... 21
Selecting a chapter interval ..... 21
Creating titles manually .......... 21
Selecting automatic playback
mode ........................................ 22
Finalizing a Disc ..................... 22
Erasing a Disc ......................... 24
Selecting a player-type ............ 25
Using the Drive as an
External DVD Drive
Connecting the drive to
a computer .....................................26
Connecting the drive to a
computer ..................................26
Installing the driver .................27
Disconnection ..........................32
About software ..............................33
Notes on using other software
with the drive ...........................34
Maximizing performance .............35
Reaching the highest possible
data transfer rate ......................35
Updating the firmware ............35
Using 48x read/write speed for
CDs ..........................................35
Discs
Compatible discs ...........................36
Recommended discs ................38
Features of writable discs ..............39
Precautions on writing/playing
discs ...............................................42
Additional Information
Precautions ....................................44
Support overview ..........................45
User support web site ..............45
Update the drive firmware .......45
Technical support ....................45
Specifications ................................46
Troubleshooting ............................48