VHS to DVD (Sony DVDirect)

May 19
2009

http://live.pirillo.com – Last night, I picked up the new Sony VRD-MC5. This little device is amazing. It takes the complexity of configuring software to record things to DVD and completely wipes it out. Now, you can convert pretty much anything into DVD format with ease!

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25 Responses to “VHS to DVD (Sony DVDirect)”

  1. popitn2nd says:

    will it work on …
    will it work on other video camcorder? like the canon vixia hf100 hd?

  2. Saxmaster1230 says:

    would i be able to …
    would i be able to rcord analog video8 8mm tapes to dvwith this as well

  3. msnye says:

    Chris, i bought …
    Chris, i bought this, I copied an old home VHS movie, now I want to upload the DVD to my computer to edit it with ULead Video Studio but the extension on my DVD is not recognizable format for me to upload!! What am I doing wrong??

  4. plowking57 says:

    Yes it will work. …
    Yes it will work. The dvdirect comes with NO cables.I got mine at the sony refurbished store,cheap.good luck .

  5. rblack04 says:

    Have you hooked …
    Have you hooked this up to a TV with a VCR made into it? I think it will work, But I would like to hear it from you. DId you find it had all the connectors needed? Di you have to buy extra?
    My video camera will not connect to the computer. It is a Cannon DV ZR85. It will connect to a TV and play video. Will it be compatable?? Any help will be appreciated.

  6. plowking57 says:

    I did make 2 DVD …
    I did make 2 DVD coasters in this whole process but I`m going to blame the cheap media (4xDVD+r) DVD`s I bought all couple years ago.
    Years ago I bought a all-in-wonder card and tried to put all my old hi8`s on DVD and it was so frustrating and time consuming I gave up.
    The Sony Direct-DVD made this chore very simple .
    Thank you Chris I always trust your opinion.

  7. plowking57 says:

    On Chris`s Review I …
    On Chris`s Review I Picked up a VRD-MC5 at the Sony refurbished store.Chris you are correct,This Gadget is very cool. I`ve recorded 15 dvd`s in the past 3 days,Several from my old Sony Hi8 Analog,several from my old Panasonic VHS-C Analog. and two from my newest digital tape camcorder the Panasonic pvg-s29( 2 years old). I hooked up the S29 with fire-wire and the VRD-MC5 took control of the S29 ,rewinding it and playing/recording with the push of one button.

  8. itoobs says:

    VRD-MC5 Is finicky. …
    VRD-MC5 Is finicky. Works best if the orginal tapes are digital. If they are VHS, HI8 analog forget it. It wont read. The USB connection didnt work on my HI8 DV camera. Dont buy this unit. You will be very sad.

  9. Rourba says:

    is there anything …
    is there anything cheap than that thing?

  10. Entity001 says:

    Geez, ever heard of …
    Geez, ever heard of DVD recorders?!? Just plug the cam in and it records the video. Easy, simple and cheaper.. If you have a hard drive version you can also make copies. Useless gadget imho..

  11. sonofzion says:

    just buy a dvd/ …
    just buy a dvd/player recoder! its way cheaper!

  12. FrankHamel says:

    This is funny, I …
    This is funny, I was transfering my dad’s betamax tapes few weeks ago, had to go through my TV tuner. long process.. wish I would have known of this b4. lol

  13. Exn00bf0rc3 says:

    its not on EBAY!
    its not on EBAY!

  14. cssniper06 says:

    Wow nice, very …
    Wow nice, very imformative video, except sometimes Chris begings to give too much information but its still cool.

  15. MajikMuzak says:

    What about Hi8 …
    What about Hi8 Media?

  16. AJenbo says:

    I can see how this …
    I can see how this would be usefull but i would personaly i would want to edit my personal videos befor burning it to a dvd.

  17. AccordionManiac says:

    I use a Video DVD …
    I use a Video DVD Recorder, basically a vhs/dvd combo and it does the same thing. i love how it does everything for you!!

  18. IrvingYAlejo says:

    To the tape part, …
    To the tape part, couldn’t you use a DVD Recorder or would that give crap quality?

  19. elguille78 says:

    hey chris why dont …
    hey chris why dont use eyeTV from elgato… is pretty cool!! not that direct an easy but yo can record all your old tapes to your HD….

  20. carlystur says:

    My dad’s been …
    My dad’s been looking for something that he can use to turn VHS Tapes into DVDs! I’ll tell him about this one.

  21. myaccount611 says:

    Comment # 10!!!!
    Comment # 10!!!!

  22. poolshark152006 says:

    can you write on a …
    can you write on a RW dvd??????

  23. animeboi101 says:

    really third. …
    really third. thats cool gotta alot of vhs tapes lying around

  24. cmister4 says:

    jesus not first …
    jesus not first actually second

  25. mayfairproductions says:

    Personally thats a …
    Personally thats a waste of money. your best to use your TV Tuner card and copy the VHS from a video player to your editor

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