Sony HVR-MRC1 Camcorder Accessories User Manual


 
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Integrated architecture to the camcorder
The body is small and light with a weight of about 130 g
and connects directly to a camcorder without a cable to
provide camcorder mobility. Power is supplied from the
camcorder so no additional battery is required; weight and
size have thus been minimized. The power-saving design
also enables longer recording time.
The operational status such as operating mode, remaining
CompactFlash capacity or recording format, etc. can be
checked on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Not having to
check the unit itself means you can concentrate more on
what you are shooting.
The camcorder used with this unit can output a record
command without a tape inserted. This synchronizes the
unit to the REC/STOP operation of the camcorder and so
audio and video can be recorded on the CompactFlash unit
only. A loop recording mode is also available which
enables you to record repeatedly.
Recording on small, light and highly versatile
CompactFlash
CompactFlash used as recording media
CompactFlash is less subject to strong vibration or high
altitude and are highly resistant to impact such as being
dropped. This enables recording in a wide range of
environments.
•A highly versatile CompactFlash media (16GB) enables
about 1 hour and 12 minutes of recording of an HDV/
DVCAM/DV stream.
Connecting the unit to a computer via a commercial
CompactFlash reader allows faster data transfer to the
computer than when using a tape. The data transfer time
depends on the specifications of the CompactFlash media
and CompactFlash reader.
Can also connect to the HVRA-CR1 i.LINK
cradle
The unit can be connected to a computer or camcorder via
the HVRA-CR1 i.LINK cradle.
The unit operates with a battery or AC adaptor via the
HVRA-CR1 i.LINK cradle, which enables you to record in a
wide range of environments.
This unit has two operating modes, VIDEO mode and
COMPUTER mode. The mode is automatically selected
depending on which device is connected. The unit
independently outputs playback video to the i.LINK
interface.
VIDEO mode is for recording and playback an HDV/
DVCAM/DV stream via the i.LINK terminal of the
camcorder.
COMPUTER mode enables the unit to be recognized as an
external drive when connected to a computer via an i.LINK
terminal. This mode enables high-speed data transfer.
Overview
Supported models
This unit can be connected to a camcorder via a special
interface.
Refer to the supplied “Guide to supported models and
their functions” for details on supported models when
connecting via an i.LINK terminal.