Sony HVR-MRC1K Brochure & Specs page 6

HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit
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HDV in IT Workflow by CompactFlash
Memory Recording Unit
The HVR-MRC1 captures the HDV1080i, DVCAM, or
DV stream output from the camcorder and records
it as movie file while you are simultaneously
recording to tape.
You can use a standard CompactFlash card*
which offers secure recording, high-speed access,
large data capacity, removable media
convenience, and high durability against external
vibration.
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The CompactFlash card is used for HDV/DVCAM
camcorders because the media is easily
obtainable for file recording in the same way as
miniDV tape is easily obtainable for HDV/DVCAM
recording. This general versatility is very important
for those who frequently need to obtain media
quickly, such as someone shooting a documentary
or news reports while moving from city to city.
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HDV/DVCAM/DV File Recording on Easily
Obtained CompactFlash Card
The recording time on a 16-GB CompactFlash
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card* in HDV, DVCAM and DV format*
approximately 72 minutes.
CF card capacity Recording time(approximately)
16GB
8GB
4GB
2GB
72 min.
16 GB
*8 At least 133x speed and 2-GB capacity is required. The
Sony NCFD8GP and NCFD16GP CompactFlash cards are
recommended. With other commonly-used CompactFlash
cards, there may be rare occasions when data will not be
recorded correctly depending on the products.
Such CompactFlash cards may have unstable data transfer
speed.
If you use a CompactFlash card other than those recommended,
it is advisable to test it in advance in the following way:
1) Format the CompactFlash card in the Memory Recording Unit.
2) Shoot more than 20 pieces of footage of about 10
seconds each in HDV recording mode.
3) Import the files into your nonlinear editing software to
check if it can be edited properly.
*9 The recording time may change according to the
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Integration Without Cabling
The HVR-MRC1 can be integrated to the HVR-Z5U
without the need for cabling, simply by attaching it
onto the special shoe connector*
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This smart combination never interferes with
shooting operations. The HVR-MRC1 automatically
synchronizes with the recording action of the
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camcorder – i.e., when the camcorder starts or stops
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recording, so does the unit.
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*10 The intelligent shoe connector inputs and outputs an HDV/DV
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stream and supplies power to the HVR-MRC1. The i.LINK
connector is not available when the unit is attached on the
camcorder.
Attached on the HVR-Z5U
Works with other camcorders via an i.LINK cable
connection
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