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Direct File Access from a Computer
When connected to a computer via
an i.LINK connection, the HVR-DR60 is
recognized by the computer 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 a computer. Furthermore,
video files stored on the HVR-DR60 can be transferred to a
computer 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-V1U
The HVR-DR60 can be used with existing HDV/DVCAM
camcorders equipped with an i.LINK interface such as the
HVR-Z1U and DSR-PD170. However, when used with the
HVR-V1U, it offers some additional features only available in
this combination.
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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
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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-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.
HDD Smart Protection
– Robust Recording and Shock Resistance
Three advanced technologies are used in the HVR-DR60 to
provide reliable recording performance:
1) Rubber shock absorbers hold
the HDD unit in place, helping to
prevent external shock from
being transmitted when the
HVR-DR60 chassis is subject to
impact.
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 helps protect 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 should
continue to record stably even when dropped from as high
as 39 3/8 inches (100 CM) (based on Sony's testing).
Long Operating Hours Using Common
Camcorder Batteries
The HVR-DR60 uses the same infoLITHIUM
the HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U, and DSR-PD170 camcorders. With the
smallest capacity NP-F570 battery, the HVR-DR60 can run
continuously for up to 5.5 hours (330 min), and with the largest
capacity NP-F970, this increases to up 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 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 4 inches (81 x 45 x
100 mm) in size and only about 8 oz (230 g) 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.
3G Sensor
® L Series batteries as
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