Sony HVR-MRC1K, HVR-DR60 Brochure & Specs
HVR-MRC1K
Memory Recording Unit
HVR-DR60
Hard Disk Recording Unit
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Streamlining Your Workflow from Acquisition
to Editing and Material Archiving with unique
HYBRID Recording Solutions from Sony
Speed, reliability, operability, and versatility are key
concerns in any video production.
The HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit and HVR-DR60
Hard Disk Recording Unit from Sony offer stunning
innovations for all aspects of the production process –
from acquisition to editing, and on to material archiving.
The HVR-MRC1K consists of the HVR-MRC1 main unit,
HVRA- CR1 cradle, cold-shoe adaptors and an i.LINK
cable. Extremely compact and lightweight, the
HVR-MRC1 can be mounted on a HDV™/DVCAM™
camcorder, thereby converting it to a ‘HYBRID’ recording
system with CompactFlash
tape. It allows the user to record video on a tape and
CompactFlash
The widely available CompactFlash card can be used to
offer secure recording, removable media convenience,
high durability against external vibration, and high-
speed fi le transfer to a computer. It is possible to record
for about 72 minutes on a 16-GB CompactFlash card.
The Sony HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit offers the
same HYBRID concept for improving the production
process. The HVR-DR60 has a 60-GB HDD which offers a
recording time of approximately 4.5 hours (270 minutes)
in HDV, DVCAM, or DV recording formats.
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card simultaneously.
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solid-state memory and
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There are several very important benefi ts of HYBRID recording.
HYBRID Format: Simultaneous HD and SD recording
- HD on tape and SD on non-tape media -
HYBRID Media : Use of a tape and non-linear recording media
- For reliable backup recording -
HYBRID Workfl ow: Files for quick editing and tape for archiving
– For today’s production and HD value in the future -
The HVR-MRC1K and HVR-DR60 open up a world of
possibilities for digital video production. Whether it’s for
documentaries, mainstream news, low-budget movies,
music videos, Internet, education, or a wide range of
industrial applications, Sony’s HYBRID solutions are ideal.
Combine the HVR-MRC1K or HVR-DR60 with your HDV or
DVCAM camcorder for a true taste of workfl ow
innovation.
*1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector
will necessarily communicate with each other. For information on
compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection, please refer
to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector.
For information on devices that include an i.LINK connection, please
contact your nearest Sony Authorized Sony Reseller.
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HVR-DR60
HVR-MRC1K
HYBRID Recording
The HVR-MRC1K and HVR-DR60 provide a HYBRID recording capability by
which images are recorded to tape and non-linear media simultaneously.
HYBRID Format
It is possible to record video in HD and SD formats
simultaneously. When the built-in down-conver ter of the
connected HDV camcorder is active, SD images can be
recorded on non-linear media while HD images are
recorded to tape.
Alternatively, you can use high-quality uncompressed
Linear-PCM audio format data in a DV fi le instead of
compressed audio in HDV material. It is possible to integrate
HDV video with Linear-PCM audio on a timeline of
HDV-compatible NLE (non-linear editing) software.
HYBRID-Recording
“HD + HD” HYBRID-Recording
HDV Camcorder
HVR-Z5U HVR-V1U
Tape : HDV1080i signal CF card or DR60 : HDV1080i signal
DR60
or
+
MRC1
HYBRID Media
HYBRID recording allows you to use two different types of
recording media at one time. The tape and non-linear media
provide backup for each other.
HYBRID Workflow
Tape is still one of the most reliable storage media. HYBRID
recording with the HVR-MRC1K or HVR-DR60 allows you to
keep the master source tape in a safe place, while having
a movie fi le for streamlined NLE work. You can have both at
one time in a single workfl ow.
Archiving
Repurposing
CF
M2T file
HDV Editing
HD Delivery
HD HDHD
HD
HD
“HD + SD” HYBRID-Recording
HDV Camcorder
HVR-Z5U HVR-V1U
HD
“SD + SD” HYBRID-Recording
DVCAM
HDV*/DVCAM Camcorder
HVR-Z5U DSR-450WS
SD SD
* In DVCAM recording mode
Tape : HDV1080i signal CF card or DR60 : Down-converted DV signal
Archiving
Repurposing
DR60
or
+
MRC1
Tape : DVCAM or DV signal CompactFlash card or DR60 : DV signal
DR60
or
+
MRC1
SD
CF
DV file
CF
DV file
DV Editing
SD
DV Editing
HD
SD Delivery
SD
Archiving
Repurposing
SD
SD Delivery
SD
SD
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Product Outline
HVR-MRC1K and HVR-DR60 Common Features
HVR-MRC1K
Memory Recording Unit
The HVR-MRC1K is a memory recording unit kit
which consists of the HVR-MRC1 memory recording
unit, HVRA-CR1 cradle, cold-shoe adaptors and an
i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable. The HVR-MRC1 can be
connected directly to the HVR-Z5U without cabling
or can be connected to a Sony professional HDV
or DVCAM camcorder via an i.LINK cable
connection. The widely available standard
CompactFlash card*
DV file recording, with a 16-GB card providing
approximately 72 minutes and an 8-GB card
providing approximately 36 minutes of recording
time.
*2 CompactFlash card is not included. At least 133x speed and
2-GB capacity is required. The Sony NCFD8GP and NCFD16GP
CompactFlash cards are recommended. The recording time
may change according to the CompactFlash card type and
recording format.
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is used for HDV, DVCAM, and
File Type
For HDV1080i recording
M2T file
This is a file created by the HVR-MRC1 or
HVR-DR60. It has the file extension “.M2T”. The
video, audio and auxiliary data are contained in
an MPEG2-TS file format. The file conforms to the
HDV1080i specification in which MPEG-2 MP@
H-14 is used for its video codec and either MPEG-1
Audio Layer2 (for 2 ch) or MPEG-2 Audio Layer2
(for 4 ch) is used for the audio codec.
For DVCAM and DV recording
There are two options for DVCAM/DV file recording:
AVI file (DV type1)
This file has the extension “.AVI”, and can be
played by the standard movie player software of
both Windows® and Macintosh® operating systems.
Using this file type for DVCAM/DV recording is
useful because it is compatible with many types of
application software.
HVR-MRC1 (the CompactFlash card is not supplied)
HVR-DR60
Hard Disk Recording Unit
The HVR-DR60 is an optional hard disk recording
unit for Sony’s professional HDV and DVCAM
camcorders. Via a simple i.LINK cable connection,
the HVR-DR60 can record HDV, DVCAM, or DV
streams from the camcorder and store them as
video files. The internal
hard disk drive (HDD)
offers a large capacity of
60 GB, which translates
into a long recording
time of approximately
4.5 hours (270 minutes)
for HDV, DVCAM, and
DV formats. Images
can even be recorded
to HDD and tape
simultaneously.
HVR-DR60
RawDV file
You can also choose this file type for DVCAM/DV
recording, if needed. It has the file extension “.DV”,
and contains raw DVCAM or DV data This file type
can be played back via the QuickTime™ Player on
the Macintosh operating system.
A compatible player may be needed for playback
on the Windows operating system.
FAT32 File System
The HVR-MRC1 and HVR-DR60 use FAT32 for their file
system. Thanks to FAT32, your Windows or Macintosh
computer can recognize the recording media
as an external drive without having to install any
driver software. The maximum recording file size
allowed with FAT32 is approximately 4 GB, which
provides a recording time of around 20 minutes.
Should your recording exceed this, the subsequent
footage will be recorded as a separate new file.
However, the Sony Recording Unit utility software
and compatible NLE software can connect the
divided M2T files so they can be edited precisely in
your NLE as a single file without any pauses.
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