Transfer Home Videos to DVDs Without a Computer Using Sony's DVDirect Recorder - Apr 26, 2005 08:20 AM (PR Newswire) SAN JOSE, Calif., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Transferring home movies to DVDs has never been easier than with Sony's next-generation DVDirect(TM) (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(R)/FireWire(R)/IEEE 1394) that allows for quick and easy high-quality video transfers from a digital camcorder, including full camcorder control from DVDirect in synchronized recording 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. ... - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=48632827 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.