Sony HVR-V1P Brochure & Specs page 13

Direct File Access from a PC
When connected to a PC via i.LINK, the
HVR-DR60 is recognized as a standard
external drive, and its recorded footage
can be accessed directly like any normal
video file. This saves the time
previously required for digitizing
material from the tape to PC.
Furthermore, video files stored on the HVR-DR60 can be
transferred to a PC running compatible nonlinear editing
software at a high speed of approximately 80 Mb/s (around
three times faster than real time), which drastically reduces the
time needed to copy source material to the editor's local drive.
These features allow operators to focus on more creative and
productive editing tasks.
Ideal Companion for the HVR-V1P
The HVR-DR60 can be used with existing HDV/DVCAM
camcorders equipped with an i.LINK interface such as the
HVR-Z1P and DSR-PD170P. However, when used with the
HVR-V1P, it offers some additional features only available in
this combination.
Checking the Operational Status on the HVR-V1P
On the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the HVR-V1P, 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 with
the HVR-V1P. The HVR-V1P 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.
HDD Smart Protection
– Robust Recording and Shock Resistance
Three advanced technologies are used to ensure the reliable
recording performance of the HVR-DR60:
Shock Absorbers
2) A 3G sensor detects gravitational
acceleration in three dimensions, so
however the HVR-DR60 may be
oriented, the sensor can detect if it
has been dropped. Should this
occur, power to the HDD is shut off
and the recording heads are
retracted from the disk platter,
pausing read/write operations.
This protects the HDD from being damaged when the unit is
accidentally dropped and subject to strong impact.
3) A buffer memory can store approximately 14 seconds of
video and audio footage. Recordings are made by first
writing the data to the buffer, and then writing the buffer
data to the disk platter. Consequently, if the 3G sensor
temporarily interrupts disk writes, video footage is not lost.
Thanks to such advanced technologies, the HVR-DR60 will
continue to record stably even when dropped from as high as
100 cm (39 3/8 inches).
Long Operating Hours Using Common
Camcorder Batteries
The HVR-DR60 uses the same infoLITHIUM L Series batteries
as the HVR-V1P, HVR-Z1P, and DSR-PD170P camcorders.
With the smallest capacity NP-F570 battery, the HVR-DR60
can run continuously for 5.5 hours (330 min), and with the
largest capacity NP-F970, this increases to 18 hours (1080 min).
Long operating hours are offered using such camcorder
batteries that HDV operators already have at hand.
Compact and Perfect Balance
The HVR-DR60 measures just 81 x 45 x 100 mm (3 1/4 x 1 3/4
x 4 inches) in size and only about 230 g (8 oz) in weight. It
can be mounted on a camcorder's cold shoe using the
supplied shoe adapter, or attached using an optional VCT-1BP
Bracket.
1) Rubber shock absorbers hold
the HDD unit in place,
preventing external shock from
being transmitted when the
HVR-DR60 chassis is subject to
impact.
3G Sensor
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