Sony DVDirect VRD-VC20 DVD Writer


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Sony DVDirect VRD-VC20


OEM:
Lite-On
Chipset:Mediatek
48xCDR CAV
24xCDRW ZCLV
16xDVD-R CAV
6xDVD-RW CLV
DVD-RDL
16xDVD+R CAV
8xDVD+RW ZCLV
4xDVD+RDL CLV
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HDDVD
USB2, Integrated video capture, Supports stand-alone operation, 8MB
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$250 9.0/10
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This device is good for those who would like to copy from DV or analog video sources directly to DVD. I have used it to copy many of my tapes with great success. The automatic chapter is a useful feature: it divides the video stream into 5-minutes chapters to aid forwarding and reverse.

When I attempted to use the VC20 to convert my kids' VCR tapes to DVD to view in the car, the copy process went on as usual, then abruptly stopped within the first minute or so. At first, I did not know what was going on, but then I realized it must be the effect of MacroVision, the copyright protection scheme within the analog tape. That means do not by the VC20 if you are thinking of converting your commercial analog tapes to DVD.


Comments posted by Hai Vu from United States, November 12, 2006. Rated this writer 8 of 10.





I have been using this device to transfer mini-vhs from a Sony Camcorder to DVD. It works flawlessly, recognizing when the tape begins and ends. This saves space on the DVD and produces handsfree operation. I have burned about 20 DVDs with no problems.


Comments posted by Todd from United States, December 05, 2005. Rated this writer No rating.





I bought this unit new off of ebay for $250 including shipping. It is a brilliant tool. Many people including myself, want to transfer stuff from VHS to DVD. Before you would need a good capture device (which isn't cheap) and there would be editing and it would just be a big hassle. With this device, you just hook it up to your VCR or camcorder, pop in a dvd-r, and hit record. The writer also comes with a copy of the Nero editing software if you wish to edit. The other great feature is that you can hook it up to your computer via USB and use it as an external dvd writer. And let me say, it is a fantastic writer. SUPER FAST AND NO COASTERS!
Highly reccomended.


Comments posted by Paul from United States, August 07, 2005. Rated this writer 10 of 10.




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The manufacturer of the main chipset the DVD writer/recorder is based on.


Write support / Read support
DVD-R
= Works
DVD-R = Is not supported
DVD-R? = Not tested


Single Layer(4.7GB) write speeds
1x (CLV) = about 58 minutes
2x (CLV) = about 29 minutes
2.4x (CLV) = about 24 minutes
4x (CLV) = about 14.5 minutes
6x (CLV/ZCLV) = about 10-12 minutes
8x (PCAV/ZCLV) = about 8-10 minutes
12x (PCAV/ZCLV) = about 6.5-7.5 minutes
16x (CAV/ZCLV) = about 6-7 minutes

Dual/Double Layer(8.5GB) write speeds
1x CLV = about 105 minutes
2.4x CLV = about 44 minutes
4x CLV = about 27 minutes

Single Layer (4.7GB) read speeds
1x read speed is 1.321MB/s = ~56 minutes
6x CAV (avg. ~4x) read speed is max 7.93MB/s = ~14 minutes
8x CAV (avg. ~6x) read speed is max 10.57MB/s = ~10 minutes
12x CAV (avg. ~8x) read speed is max 15.85MB/s = ~7 minutes
16x CAV (avg. ~12x) read speed is max 21.13MB/s = ~5 minutes


DVD Write types
CAV = Constant Angular Velocity, the DVD is written at a constantly increasing speed.
CLV = Constant Linear Velocity, the DVD is written at a constant speed.
ZCLV = Zone Constant Linear Velocity, the DVD is divided into zones. After each zone the write speed is increased.
PCAV = Partial Constant Angular Velocity, the DVD is being written at an increasing speed until a certain speed. After this speed it will not increase anymore.


Connection
Desktop = Standalone desktop DVD Recorder
EIDE = Computer DVD Writer with EIDE/IDE connection
SCSI = Computer DVD Writer with SCSI connection
USB = Computer desktop DVD Writer with USB 2.0 or/and 1.1 connection
FireWire = Computer desktop DVD Writer with IEEE 1394/FireWire/i.Link connection (some standalone desktop dvd recorder supports this also but then it is usually to connect your DV camera to the recorder)


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The second rating between the ( ) is a normal average rating.


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