Sony HVR-DR60 Specifications page 4

FEATURES
Versatile Recording Modes
The HVR-DR60 can be used with HDV and DVCAM camcorders
that are equipped with an i.LINK connector. 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-V1U, HVR-Z1U, DSR-450WS, DSR-400 and
DSR-250, recording to the HVR-DR60 is directly controlled by
the press of the camcorder's rec start button.*
* In this mode, a rec start delay of approximately 0.5 seconds may occur after
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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 of the
HVR-DR60. In this mode, the HVR-DR60 periodically checks
whether the camcorder is in rec mode or not, and follows
this status.*
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* 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-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.*
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* 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
Recording
mode mode
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HVR-V1U
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DSR-450WS
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DSR-400
DSR-570WS *
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DSR-390
HVR-Z1U
DSR-250
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HVR-A1U
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DSR-PD170
DSR-PD150 —
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DSR-PDX10
*Recordable without a tape
Cache Recording
The HVR-DR60 offers a cache recording function, in which up
to 14 seconds of video and audio are continuously buffered
in the memory. This helps 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.
* 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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VTR-like Controls
The HVR-DR60 is equipped with buttons that provide VTR-like
control for functions such as record, play, stop, next, previous,
fast forward (approximately three times normal speed), and fast
rewind (approximately three times normal speed). Using these
buttons, the unit can output HDV/DVCAM/DV streams with
time code via the i.LINK connector.
Quick Review of Recordings
Using the control buttons of the HVR-DR60, stored footage
can be instantly accessed and previewed on the LCD monitor
of the connected camcorder for a quick review of recordings.
Repeat Playback
The HVR-DR60 offers a repeat playback function that allows
for one desired clip or all clips to be repeated and transferred
via the i.LINK connector to an i.LINK compatible device.
Additional Features When Used with
the HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder
When used with the HVR-V1U camcorder, the HVR-DR60
offers additional unique convenient features.
Checking the Operational Status on the HVR-V1U
On the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the HVR-V1U, the
operational status of the HVR-DR60 such as connection,
recording format, battery level, remaining recording time,
recording folder name, etc. can be checked. This keeps
operators informed of both the camcorder and hard drive
status, without taking their eyes away from what is being shot.
HVR-DR60 Status Check
Tapeless Recording
To trigger recording of the HVR-DR60, most HDV camcorders
require a tape to be loaded. However, this is not the case
when using it with the HVR-V1U. The HVR-V1U sends the
same rec start/stop trigger that controls its tape transport to
the HVR-DR60. This feature offers operators the choice of
tapeless operation or hybrid operation.