Sony HVR-MRC1K Brochure & Specs page 5

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Versatile Recording Modes
Three recording modes can be selected to support
various camcorder models and operational needs.
SYNCHRO mode
When using camcorders that support external rec
control, such as the HVR-Z5U, HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U,
DSR-450WS, DSR-400 and DSR-250, recording to the
HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 is directly controlled by the
press of the camcorder's rec start button.*
*3 In this mode, a rec start delay of approximately 0.5 seconds
may occur after the camcorder rec start button is pressed.
FOLLOW mode
When using camcorders that do not support
external rec control, such as the HVR-A1U and
DSR-PD170, the FOLLOW mode can be used to start
and stop recording by the HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60.
In this mode, the HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60
periodically checks whether the camcorder is in rec
mode or not, and follows this status.*
*4 In this mode, a rec start delay of up to 2 seconds may occur
after the camcorder rec start button is pressed.
Independent Recording
The HVR-MRC1 and HVR-DR60 can disregard the rec
trigger or recording status of the camcorder and
allow recording to be started and stopped using it's
own control buttons. This allows control of the
HVR-DR60 independent of camcorder operations.*
*5 In HDV mode, interruptions in time code and video may
appear in the recording when the camcorder rec control
buttons are pressed.
Supported Camcorder Models
SYNCHRO FOLLOW Independent
Model
mode mode Recording
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HVR-S270U
● ●* ● ● ● ●*
HVR-Z7U
● ●* ● ● ● ●*
HVR-Z5U
● ● ● ● ● ●*
HVR-Z1U
● ●* ● ● ●* ●
HVR-V1U
● ● ● ●*
—
HVR-A1U
● ● ●* ●
HVR-HD1000U —
● ●* ● ● ● ●*
DSR-570WS
● ●* ● ● ● ●*
DSR-450WS
● ●* ● ● ● ●*
DSR-400
● ●* ● ● ● ●*
DSR-390
● ● ● ● ● ●*
DSR-250
● ● ● ●*
—
DSR-PD170
● ● ●* ●
DSR-PD150 —
● ● ● ●*
DSR-PDX10 —
*Tape-less recording is also available.
Cache Recording
The HVR-MRC1 and HVR-DR60 offer a cache
recording function, in which up to 14 seconds of
video and audio are continuously buffered in the
memory. This helps to prevent the loss of important
scenes or events that occur 14 seconds before the
rec start button is pressed* 6 , as that footage is
automatically recorded to the hard disk or
CompactFlash card.
*6 In HDV mode, approximately 0.5 seconds of the video
captured before and after the camcorder rec start button is
pressed may be lost.
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Control Buttons
The HVR-MRC1 and HVR-DR60 are equipped with
buttons that provide control for functions such as
record, play, stop, next and previous.
Using these buttons, the unit can output HDV/
DVCAM/DV streams with time code via the i.LINK
connector.
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Quick Review of Recordings
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Using the control buttons of the HVR-MRC1
and HVR-DR60, stored footage can be instantly
accessed and previewed on the LCD monitor of
the connected camcorder or deck for a quick
review of recordings.
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Repeat Playback
The HVR-MRC1 and HVR-DR60 offer a repeat
playback function that allows for one desired clip
or all clips to be repeated and transferred via the
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i.LINK connector to an i.LINK compatible device.
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Status Check on Camcorder
On the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the
HVR-S270U,HVR-Z7U, HVR-Z5U and HVR-V1U, the
operational status of the HVR-MRC1 and HVR-DR60
such as connection, recording format, battery level,
remaining recording time, recording folder name,
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etc. can be checked. This keeps operators
informed of both the camcorder and external
device status, without taking their eyes away from
what is being shot.
HDV DVCAM DV
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— —
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Tapeless Recording
● ● ● ●
—
● ● ● ●
—
Some camcorders such as the HVR-Z5U and
HVR-V1U send the rec start/stop trigger that
controls the HVR-MRC1 or HVR-DR60 without
needing to load a tape. This feature offers
operators the choice of tapeless operation or
HYBRID operation.
HVR-MRCK and HVR-DR60 Common Features
External Device Status Check
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