Product ReviewsSony VRD-MC3 DVD Recorder (2.5")

this unit works fine but it wont play dvds thayt are not encoded wityh this unit.

This unit burns video from a camera, card or fire-wire conection. It is useful for burning home video or pictures to DVD.. The screen is small but does show you what is in the unit or ready to burn. It burns. relatively quick and permanently. I had another unit that would work similar to this one but it too had its burning parameters. Overall works good for movies or pictures convert tape or card files to DVDRead full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: paloaltostore

Good for old media but not for new

This unit works real good to transfer your old super 8 movies or pictures from cameras " in the time period the unit was made" and old VHS home videos, but it wont work with the new digital video cam coders or new digital cameras, even with a digital to analog adapter in the line, the unit wont "turn on" to record as it don't "see the signal" from them. other than that, its a good quality built unit.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: hipskinpoet-2009

Good-with limitations

This was purchased to transfer my VHS tapes to DVD. It has not been used for any other purpose. Creates a really good DVD if the tape is really good. This recorder will not copy VHS that is "copy protected". But sometimes it senses copy protection where none exists, such as home-recorded tapes that are less than perfect. It will typically not record from VHS tapes with poor video on the tape. If you buy one of these recorders, it probably will be a used one since these have been replaced by a newer model. The real test of a recorder is to see how well a DVD created on that recorder will play back on YOUR player. Most sellers just test to see if the machine responds to the record command and then declare it to be perfect. If you buy a recorder, immediately see if the DVD recorded on it will play back properly.Read full review...

Easy to use

If you need to copy VHS home movies to DVD, this is what you need:
1. Easy to use interface
2. Viewing Screen while you copy
3. Uses only DVD +R and DVD +R RW
4. Cannot copy VHS tapes that are copy protected ie "major motion pictures"
5. Uses standard RCA inputs, so you can actually copy other media
6. Has memory stick readers (Sony format) and one SD card readerRead full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: tweekcrf50

easy to use, great unit

I used this product to record all my 8mm camcorder tapes on to DVD. The hook up is simple (audio/video jacks, usb, and just about all other video jacks). The unit recognized the video immediately after the camcorder started playing the video.

There is no high speed dubbing. Video is transfered at the camcorder's/players rate. I've used other DVD recorders and found they were too time consuming to be practical. This device only requires a quick DVD formatting and finalizing where other devices required setting changes. I liked the built in screen that allows you to edit video from the recorder. However, the sound has to come from the camcorder (there isn't any sound directly from the recorder itself).

The unit is pretty straight forward. It only requires a little technical knowledge. This unit in not intended to be used as a player. There are no audio/video out or playing settings. To my knowledge, it is strictly intended to be used as a DVD recorder.

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dvd recorder

I am VERY,VERY happy with it, I have recorded some of our home vhs videos and it works very GOOD. you very much

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: topogijo07

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3

I recently purchased a new camcorder with a hard drive for a vacation to Hawaii. When I returned I did not want to download all those videos to my computer so I bought another brand of Share Station. What a mistake I was on the phone with the software company so many times they did not want to talk to me. My brother bought the Sony Direct Record and had no problems. I returned my Share Station and purchased the Sony one. I was finished with my download in 30 minutes with no problems. It was so easy to use and the quality of the video untouchable. My camcorder is not a Sony but it works with any brand of camera. I would recomend this product hightly. Sony is Great.Read full review...

i love this dvd recorder its fun and easy to use

i have transfered all my old vcr tapes to disc.. and the photo slot will take mny media cards you can have music with the slide show its really fun to use. if you get a no input source message , while hooked to a vcr, then you have the av cables in the wrong place, keep moving av cables until it works, i had same problems with my dvd the first time... use the back of the vcr bot front of vcr they want work...Read full review...

SONY DVD SUGGESTION

I wish that Sony would start making this product again. There is nothing else on the market to compete with the way it works and the quality.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: i-bank

DVDirect VRD-MC3

This is a handy tool for videographers. You can easily convert your old media to DVD by connecting your camcorder directly. It is simple to use and does not require a computer connection. Firewire is a real plus.

Photos are a snap to archive directly from your memory stick.

It is light and easy to transport. This is a great way to record speakers, or a church service if you have a limited media budget.

The only shortcoming is there is now way to monitor the audio. You can see the video on the small screen, so that you know you have a good connection.

It makes its own menu, which is limiting. We are able to edit the DVD with Studio and create our own menus. Editing the DVD saves the time needed when you have to load from tape to edit.

I have 5 of these units. Sometimes I use all 5 at the same time. :-)Read full review...