Storage
| Compatible memory cards |
MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card reader integrated |
Y |
Technical details
| Disc types supported |
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-RW |
| Playback disc formats |
Blu-Ray video |
| Form factor |
Tabletop |
VBDMA1, Blu ray/DVD Read/Write, Card Slot, 2 x USB, 1 x 1394a, 550g, Black
Burn your photos and home videos to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD directly from your camera or camcorder—without the need to connect to your computer. From videos to digital photos, this VBD-MA1 DVDirect Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorder preserves your memories quickly and easily. Record HD video directly to a disc when you connect this recorder to your camera or camcorder. Movies edited on your computer can be recorded to a disc to free up hard drive space, to play on your DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or to share with family and friends. And with a 2.7" color LCD screen built-in, you can preview your videos and photos before you press record.
Versatile video recording
Record from almost any camcorder, VCR, or digital video recorder without a PC. Copy your precious moments to Blu-ray Disc™ media or DVD for archiving or for sharing with family and friends. USB, i.LINK®, media cards, and composite video (analog) inputs handle a wide range of sources.
Built-in memory card slots
Sony makes it easy to record to Blu-ray Disc™ media directly from your camera’s memory card. Built-in slots support Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Pro Duo™& Secure Digital (SD/SDHC/SDXC) media.
Titles, menus, and chapters
Create Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD menus and titles automatically. Choose from four preset menu designs. Enjoy automatic chaptering every 5, 10, or 15 minutes. There’s even stop-timer recording.
Record HD video from Sony® camcorders/cameras
Transfer high-definition AVCHD™ video in 1080i resolution from Sony® camcorders and cameras. The perfect solution when your Handycam® camcorder’s built-in memory is full. Record up to 19 hours of HD video or up to 6000 photos on a single dual layer Blu-ray™ disc (sold separately) for playback on your Blu-ray Disc™ player or PlayStation®3 system.
External PC Burner
The VBD-MA1 can be used as an external BD writer by connecting it to your computer. Movies edited on your computer can be recorded to Blu-ray Disc™ media for playback on your compatible Blu-ray Disc player or for archival of large data files, freeing up hard drive space.
2.7-inch LCD screen for preview
The built-in 2.7-inch color LCD screen enables you to preview video or up to 6 digital photos at a time.
Up to 19 hours on a single Blu-ray disc (sold separately)
Enjoy extended recording time. A choice of five quality modes enables you to record up to 19 hours of HD video per disc (sold separately).
