Introduction
The VRD-VC20 is Sony's 2nd generation stand-alone DVD recorder. The VRD-VC20 adds a DV (1394) digital video input and dual layer writing capability to the previous generation VRD-VC10. The VRD-VC20, like similar products, is directed at the consumer who has amassed a library of analog video recordings and would like to convert them directly to a DVD but without connecting to a PC. Unlike a combination VCR / DVD recorder, the VRD-VC20 contains no tape drive and is therefore very compact. When not performing as a stand-alone DVD recorder, the VRD-VC20 connects to a PC for general DVD recorder duty.

The VRD-VC20 is primarily targeted at the consumer who is converting their analog or digital video recordings to DVD...

by Bill on February 26, 2008:
“I've had the VRD-VC20 for almost three years, perhaps burning less than 200 DVDs in its lifetime. I've used the direct video inputs (all 3 - analog, Y/C, and firewire) plus computer control and I have never gotten a "perfect" DVD. Somewhere in the disk there...” More...