SONY VRD VC20

Sony does not support this burner for any operating system for Win2k and XP. The VRD-VC30 is supported in Win7 but no earlier models (from the Microsoft Compatibility Center). The Vista Compatibility Center lists the VRD-VC20 as unknown for Vista support.

There are work-arounds. Install XP as a virtual computer or in a dual boot configuration on your system and install the hardware on the "XP box". If you have Win7 Pro or Ultimate, you can download and install the XP mode for a free virtual computer. (This requires you to download two programs from Microsoft and install them (Virtual PC and the XP mode itself). Otherwise, you will need a valid XP license to install in the virtual computer software. The dual boot may work better for you since virtual computers can't share files from the main computer directly. They need to be transfered to external media or a different partition or disc that unmounted from the real computer and mounted on the virtual computer.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Have you tried another format? i.e. dvd-r

I have the same problem currently. I have successfully recorded to the Sony CM5 in the past from my DVR, but no longer can. I have Comcast and wonder if they have changed the DVR firmware and blocked output. Also some broadcasts have something in the signal to stop recording. I got half of my program done, and can't record the rest on DVD. I will try to DVR local news, then record to the Sony, to see if it's a signal issue or something with the Sony. I haven't tried to record from a VCR.

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

Initially, try here. You would need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.

Pls post back result(s). Good luck and Thank you for using FixYa.

http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/b2b/storage_solutions/release/9347.html try this web site

there is a firmware fix on the sony website
VRDMC5 System Software Upgrade Important Notes: New Features:
1) Allows VRD-MC5 to record video directly from a MemoryStick Duo memory card recorded using a Sony's MemoryStick Handycam Camcorder or an HDD/DVD Handycam Camcorder with Hybrid recording capability. Supplemental Operating Instruction
2) Allows VRD-MC5 to record video incrementally from multiple recording media in a Sony's Handycam Camcorder with Hybrid recording capability.

Improvements:
1) Fixes recording problem with no audio using a Digital8 Handycam Camcorder recorded through IEEE-1394 or i.LINK connection.
2) Corrects signal detections with a MiniDV Handycam Camcorder as copy-protected.

Version: 30R2 File Type: zip File Size: 4.11 mb Date: 01/06/2008 Download & Installation Instructions: Please download the attached VRDMC5 System software update file (SNDF8U30.DA2) and unzip it in a folder of your choice on the computer. Also print and read the attached instructions prior to executing the System Software Update.
Attachment Size VRDMC5 System Software Updater.zip 4.11 MB VRDMC5 System Software Update Instructions.pdf

http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/vrdmc5dwn.htm
System Software Upgrade
Version: 30R2
Release Date: 01/06/08
New Features:

• Allows VRD-MC5 to support Sony's 1920 x 1080 AVCHD Handycam.
• Allows VRD-MC5 to record video directly from a MemoryStick memory card recorded using a Sony's MemoryStick Handycam camcorder.

Improvements:

• Fixes problems with no audio during playback on certain camcorders recorded through 1394 or i-link connection.
• Corrects signal detections with some camcorders as copy-protected.

Instructions | Download Updater (4 MB)

I have never use with computer. have connected to VCR and small television, and copy direct from vcr to VRDVC20 and have had no problems. I do have the soft ware disc, as bought mine new and have used only to copy video to CD and if follow directions exact, the will finalize - no problems.

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I have the driver from the disc that came with the vrd-vc20 drive
i can e-mail it to you. contact me at [email protected]

a code 10 error refers to a hardware failure, where the dvd cannot be communicated with due to it being faulty.