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Transferring home movies to DVDs has become easier with Sony's next-generation DVDirect (pronounced DVD Direct) recorder, which lets you convert footage in real-time, from a digital camcorder to a DVD without using a computer.
The DVDirect recorder also works with analog camcorders, VCRs and other video sources. What's more, it can be attached to a computer for more advanced DVD burning projects.
This second-generation model includes a digital video (DV) input (i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394) that allows for quick and easy high- quality video transfers from a digital camcorder, including full camcorder control from DVDirect in synchronized re cording mode. Sony has also added stand-alone recording support for DVD-R and DVD- RW discs, in addition to DVD+R, DVD+R double layer (DL) and DVD+RW discs, providing an array of media options.
DVDirect is the answer if you have degrading videotapes or if you use a camcorder and want to ensure that your taped memories are preserved into the future. Transferring home movies to DVDs is as easy as connecting a camcorder to the DVDirect drive and pressing the record button. The recorder automatically creates a DVD menu and can automatically or manually generate titles and chapters on a disc, making videos easier to watch.
"With DVDirect, converting taped footage to DVD is as simple as dubbing an audio cassette tape," said Robert DeMoulin, marketing manager for branded storage products in Sony Electronics' IT Products Division....