Sony Camcorder Accessories HVR MRC1 User Manual

3-290-149-11(1)  
Memory Recording  
Unit  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s record  
The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the left of the  
unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. HVR-  
Serial No. ______________________  
HVR-MRC1  
2008 Sony Corporation  
 
Overview  
Integrated architecture to the camcorder  
Supported models  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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Names of parts  
Memory Recording Unit / i.LINK Cradle  
1
qg  
5
6
7
qf  
qh  
2
8
3
4
9
q;  
qj  
qk  
qa  
qs  
qd  
Attaching to the i.LINK cradle  
Attach this unit to the i.LINK cradle by sliding  
the unit in the direction of the arrow.  
1 RELEASE button  
9 PLAY/EXEC button  
Press this button to remove this unit.  
Press this button to play recorded files.  
Press this button during playback to pause playback.  
When the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen,  
press this button to execute the selected menu item.  
2 CAM LINK button  
Press this button to switch to CAM LINK [ON]  
(FOLLOW/SYNCHRO) to record video in conjunction  
with the recording operation of the camcorder, or to CAM  
LINK [OFF] to record with this unit alone.  
q; REC button  
Press two buttons together to start recording.  
* Default setting is CAM LINK [ON].  
qa STOP button  
3 PREVIOUS/REW button  
Press this button to return to the VIDEO mode screen.  
Press this button to stop recording or playback.  
When a menu is selected, press this button to cancel it.  
Press this button during standby to go back to the  
previous clip.  
Press this button during playback to stop playback and  
restart playback from the beginning of the current clip.  
Keep this button pressed down during playback to play  
the current clip backwards at triple the normal speed.  
When the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen,  
press this button to move the cursor.  
qs POWER switch  
Press this button to turn the power of this unit on or off.  
The VIDEO mode and COMPUTER mode switch  
automatically.  
qd REC lamp/Access lamp  
REC lamp/Access lamp comes on during recording in  
VIDEO mode.  
REC lamp/Access lamp blinks while accessing the  
computer in COMPUTER mode.  
4 CompactFlash slot door OPEN latch  
Slide the button to open the CompactFlash slot door. If  
the CompactFlash door is opened while the CompactFlash  
is being accessed, such as when recording or during  
playback, operations will stop.  
qf HDV/DV terminal  
Connect to a camcorder or computer with an i.LINK  
cable.  
5 LCD screen  
6 MENU/LCD BACK LIGHT button  
Press this button to display the menu screen on the LCD  
screen.  
qg CompactFlash slot door  
qh Eject lever  
Press the MENU/LCD BACK LIGHT button long enough  
for the backlight of the LCD screen to come on or off.  
Press this lever to eject the CompactFlash.  
qj DC IN (DC power input) terminal  
7 REPEAT button  
Connect the AC adaptor etc. to supply power to this unit.  
Press this button to change the auto repeat mode.  
Each time you press the button, the mode cycles through  
each of the following changes.  
REPEAT1 (Repeatedly plays back the selected clip only)/  
ALL REPEAT (Repeatedly plays back all clips)/OFF  
qk Attachment screw hole  
This unit enables mounting to the camcorder equipped a  
cold shoe or to directly mount to a tripod using the  
optional shoe adaptor.  
Use a tripod with 5.5 mm or shorter screws.  
8 NEXT/FF button  
Press this button during standby to go to the next clip.  
Press this button during playback to stop playback and  
restart playback from the beginning of the next clip.  
Keep this button pressed down during playback to play  
the current clip forwards at triple the normal speed.  
When the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen,  
press this button to move the cursor.  
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LCD screen display  
VIDEO mode  
During recording  
1 2 3 4  
During playback  
5qa  
q;  
9
6
8
7
1 Power supply display  
8 Status display  
This icon is not displayed when this unit is connected  
directly to the camcorder.  
Displays the power supply icons when connected to a PC  
or camcorder using the i.LINK cradle.  
Displays the status with an icon.  
x Power is on and playback/recording is stopped  
z Recording  
N Playback  
u Pausing playback  
M Fast-forward  
m Rewind  
Battery pack in use  
Display the remaining battery capacity.  
AC adapter connected  
9 REC mode display  
2 CAM LINK mode display  
Displays REC mode setting in the menu.  
NORMAL Not displayed.  
When the CAM LINK is set to ON, this icon is on.  
When the CAM LINK is set to OFF, this icon is off.  
Cache recording mode  
Interval recording mode  
Loop recording mode  
3 CompactFlash display  
Remains on under normal conditions.  
Starts blinking in the following situations.  
• When the remaining recording time is less than 5  
minutes  
• When the CompactFlash slot door is open  
• When the clip number is 9999  
q; Repeat mode display  
Displays the repeat status during playback.  
REPEAT 1  
4 Clip number display  
REPEAT ALL  
Displays the selected clip number or recording/playback  
clip number.  
qa Loop recording display  
Time display of 5 is the total time recorded by loop  
recording.  
Displays [L] to the left of the time display.  
5 Remaining CompactFlash capacity display  
Displays the remaining recording time (in minutes).  
6 Format type display  
Displays the recording/playback clip format.  
7 TC (time code) display  
Displays the time code.  
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Using in VIDEO mode  
Removing the CompactFlash  
Connecting this unit to a camcorder  
1 Open the CompactFlash slot door and push the eject  
lever 1 to remove the CompactFlash.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder.  
Connecting the shoe connector of the unit enables the  
camcorder to supply power and a stream signal.  
2 Close the CompactFlash slot door.  
Inserting/removing optional  
memory media  
• Although this unit has been tested with CompactFlash,  
Sony does not guarantee its operation with all  
CompactFlash.  
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1
The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has  
been checked.  
• CompactFlash with 133x 2GB or more specifications are  
recommended for this unit. (A speed of less than 133x is  
not guaranteed; space less than 2GB is not guaranteed.)  
• Always format a new CompactFlash with this unit  
before use.  
CompactFlash capacity and available  
recording time  
CompactFlash available recording time  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
Approx. 9 min.  
Approx. 18 min.  
Approx. 36 min.  
Approx. 72 min.  
• Do not remove the CompactFlash while the access lamp  
is blinking.  
Inserting the CompactFlash  
1 Open the CompactFlash slot door while sliding the  
OPEN latch.  
Notes  
Do not repeatedly insert or remove the CompactFlash over a  
short amount of time. Doing so may cause mis-recognition of  
the CompactFlash and memory malfunction. If you open the  
CompactFlash slot door while the unit is recording or in  
playback, operations will stop. If that occurs, be sure that the  
status on the LCD screen changes to x (playback/recording  
is stopped) before removing the CompactFlash.  
2 Push the CompactFlash in the correct direction until it  
clicks into place.  
3 Close the CompactFlash slot door.  
1
When ejecting the CompactFlash, forcefully pressing the eject  
lever and allowing the CompactFlash to be pointed  
downward when ejected will cause the CompactFlash to fall.  
Menu settings  
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Check the individual settings and change them if necessary.  
For details, see page 7.  
1 Display the menu screen on the LCD screen by  
pressing the MENU button.  
2
2 Select the desired setting by pressing the PREVIOUS/  
REW button or the NEXT/FF button and press the  
PLAY/EXEC button.  
3 Select the desired item by pressing the PREVIOUS/REW  
button or the NEXT/FF button and press the PLAY/  
EXEC button.  
4 Return to the VIDEO mode screen by pressing the  
STOP button. Press the MENU button to close the  
menu screen.  
Notes  
You cannot record or play back movies while the menu  
screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Also, you cannot  
change to the menu screen on the LCD screen during  
recording or playback.  
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Menu organization (VIDEO mode)  
root  
CLIP SELECT  
DELETE  
CLIP  
ALL  
FORMAT  
NORMAL  
CACHE  
INTERVAL  
LOOP  
REC MODE  
i.LINK MODE  
SETTING  
AUTO  
HDV  
DV  
TC FORMAT  
AUTO  
NDF  
DF  
DV FILETYPE  
INTERVAL  
AVI  
RAW DV  
REC TIME  
0.5sec  
1sec  
1.5sec  
2sec  
INT.TIME  
30sec  
1min  
5min  
10min  
CAMLINK SEL  
SLEEP MODE  
FOLLOW  
SYNCHRO  
OFF  
1min  
5min  
CAMERA NO  
ALL RESET  
* Boldface settings are default settings.  
CLIP SELECT  
REC MODE  
You can select the clip number directly.  
• NORMAL  
Sets the normal recording mode.  
• CACHE  
Sets the cache recording mode.  
Press the PREVIOUS/REW (previous clip/rewind) or NEXT/  
FF (next clip/fast-forward) button to select the number and  
press the PLAY/EXEC (playback/execute) button.  
Select the digits one by one. The display returns to the menu  
after four digits are selected.  
• INTERVAL  
Sets the interval recording mode. Only DVCAM/DV format  
If there is no clip number, the previous clip number is  
selected.  
is valid.  
• LOOP  
Sets the loop recording mode.  
Notes  
DELETE  
When inputting the stream signal from the i.LINK,  
INTERVAL and LOOP is valid.  
Deletes the recorded data or formats the CompactFlash.  
• CLIP  
Displays the three clip numbers from those displayed on the  
normal screen.  
Selects and deletes clips.  
• ALL  
Deletes all the recorded clips.  
• FORMAT  
Formats the CompactFlash.  
i.LINK MODE  
• AUTO ....... Automatically switches to the camcorder  
recording/playback format.  
• HDV .......... Plays back HDV format only.  
• DV ............. Plays back DVCAM (DV) format only.  
If there is no clip, you cannot make a selection.  
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CAMERA NO  
You can assign a number to the data clip name when  
recording.  
SETTING  
TC FORMAT  
Use this mode to assign non-overlapping numbers to clip  
names recorded simultaneously on more than one camcorder,  
or to manage clip data by assigning numbers.  
Press the PREVIOUS/REW (previous clip/rewind) or NEXT/  
FF (next clip/fast-forward) button to select the number and  
press the PLAY/EXEC (playback/execute) button.  
Select the digits one by one. The display returns to the menu  
after two digits are selected.  
Follows the DF/NDF of the time code from the camcorder  
connected to this unit.  
• AUTO ....... Follows the time code format of the camcorder.  
• NDF........... Records the time code in NDF format.  
• DF .............. Records the time code in DF format.  
Notes  
The default [AUTO] setting is NDF. If time code information  
from the camcorder is not obtained, this unit is set to the most  
recent recording setting.  
The factory default setting is [00].  
ALL RESET  
Restores all default settings.  
DV FILE TYPE  
Changes the DV recording format.  
• AVI ............ Records video in AVI format.  
• RAW DV... Records video in DV format.  
INTERVAL  
• REC TIME  
Selects the interval recording time.  
You can select [0.5sec], [1sec], [1.5sec] or [2sec].  
• INT.TIME  
Selects the interval time between recordings.  
You can select [30 sec], [1 min], [5 min], or [10 min].  
CAM LINK SEL  
When CAM LINK is set to [ON], select the type of camcorder-  
linked operation.  
• FOLLOW ...... Uses this setting when connecting to a  
camcorder that has no “external REC  
control” function. The unit follows the  
camcorder operation.  
• SYNCHRO ... Uses this setting when connecting to a  
camcorder that has an “external REC  
control” function. The unit operates  
simultaneously with the camcorder.  
SLEEP MODE  
Switches the sleep mode ON/OFF.  
• OFF  
Sleep mode is set to OFF.  
• 1min  
If the i.LINK cable is disconnected and no operation is done  
for more than one minute, this unit automatically switches to  
SLEEP status.  
• 5min  
If the i.LINK cable is disconnected and no operation is done  
for more than five minutes, this unit automatically switches  
to SLEEP status.  
To return to normal status, reconnect the i.LINK cable to this  
unit or turn the POWER switch off and back on.  
Notes  
In SLEEP MODE, this unit is not completely switched off but  
continues to run using low power consumption.  
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Recording images from the camcorder to this unit  
Images recorded by the camcorder can be recorded onto this  
unit.  
x Recording video simultaneously on this unit and  
a camcorder  
– Connecting to a camcorder with an “external REC  
control” function (SYNCHRO mode)  
Recording images  
(POWER switch at the ON side)  
When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC  
control function, this unit can be controlled by the  
camcorder to record video data simultaneously to the  
camcorder recording on tape.  
The different methods of recording are as follows:  
• Clips recorded by this unit include several frames after  
the recording stopping point on the tape.  
x Recording video simultaneously on this unit and  
a camcorder  
x Recording on this unit during camcorder tape  
replacement  
Camcorder  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
STOP  
REC  
x Recording video from this unit  
x Operating cache recording  
x Operating interval recording  
x Operating loop recording  
This unit  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
1 Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to  
ON.  
2 Set the [CAM LINK SEL] setting of this unit to  
[SYNCHRO].  
3 Set the [EXT REC CTRL] setting of the camcorder to  
[SYNCHRONOUS].  
4 Connect the camcorder to this unit via an i.LINK cable.  
Notes  
5 Press the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder to  
• A 0 KB file may be created, but the file cannot be opened  
because it does not have video data. Do not delete the 0 KB  
file on your computer. If you do, this clip cannot be played  
back.  
• When changing the tape, the audio may mute on some  
camcorder models. At the recorded part, only video is  
recorded.  
• When HDV recording with this unit, if you start the tape  
recording with the camcorder, the i.LINK output stream is  
cut for about 0.5 seconds, so when that video is recorded  
onto this unit, it is the cut form. In this case, the file will be  
separated before and after changing the tape recording  
started.  
• The file will be separated automatically every time the  
recording time of one clip over about 20 minutes but this  
clip is operated as a same clip.  
start recording.  
• The above Step 3 is for the HVR-Z7/S270 series. For details  
on another camcorder you want to connect to this unit,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied with that  
camcorder.  
• For details on the types of camcorder that have an “external  
REC control” function and on motion detection, refer to the  
“Guide to supported models and their functions” supplied  
with this unit.  
– Connecting to a camcorder without an “external  
REC control” function (FOLLOW mode)  
When connected to a camcorder that has no external REC  
control function, this unit regularly checks the status of  
the camcorder and follows its recording operation.  
• If the i.LINK cable is disconnected or the power of the  
connecting device turned off during recording, recording  
stops but the data recorded until that point is recorded.  
• If the power of this unit is turned off by battery exhaustion  
or mistakenly sliding the POWER switch, the data recorded  
until the power off is detected is recorded on a  
CompactFlash in this unit.  
Camcorder  
STANDBY  
R E C  
STANDBY  
This unit  
STANDBY  
R E C  
STANDBY  
1 Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to  
ON.  
• If the battery pack is removed or the jack of the AC adaptor  
disconnected during recording, the folder information at  
the moment the power goes off may not be written  
correctly.  
• The interval recording operation of the camcorder is not  
timed, so operations are not guaranteed.  
2 Set the [CAM LINK SEL] setting of this unit to  
[FOLLOW].  
3 Connect the camcorder to this unit via an i.LINK cable.  
4 Press the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder to  
start recording.  
• Do not switch the audio mode of the camcorder while  
recording. Depending on the PC application, there may not  
be any audio.  
Notes  
• This unit may lag up to two seconds behind the tape  
recording/stopping point of the camcorder.  
• For details on camcorders that have been tested in  
FOLLOW mode, refer to “Guide to supported models  
and their functions” supplied with this unit.  
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x Recording on this unit during camcorder tape  
Cache recording mode  
replacement  
The most recent approximately maximum 14 seconds of  
video and audio captured by the camcorder are held in a  
buffer memory and automatically recorded when the  
recording button is pressed.  
When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC  
control function, you can record video on this unit only  
while changing the tape of the camcorder.  
5 minutes before end of tape  
Camcorder  
This unit  
REC  
Changing the tape  
REC  
REC  
STANDBY  
STOP  
To set cache recording  
Select [CACHE] from [REC MODE] on the menu screen.  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
Notes  
• After cache recording, it may take about 30 seconds to write  
data of the cache part.  
1 Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to  
ON.  
2 Set the [CAM LINK SEL] setting of this unit to  
[SYNCHRO].  
Interval recording mode  
3 Set the [EXT REC CTRL] setting of the camcorder to  
[RELAY].  
Records a series of videos at regular intervals.  
This function is useful to observe things like cloud  
movements or daylight changes. Only DVCAM/DV format is  
valid.  
4 Connect the camcorder to this unit via an i.LINK cable.  
5 Press the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder to  
start recording.  
Selecting an interval recording time  
Select [SETTING] t [INTERVAL] t [REC TIME] on the  
menu screen to set the time.  
• When the remaining time of the tape is less than 5 minutes,  
the camcorder sends a command to this unit to start  
recording.  
• The recording by this unit can be stopped from the  
camcorder after changing the tape or by pressing the STOP  
button of this unit.  
• The noise of the tape change is recorded.  
• The above Step 3 is for the HVR-Z7/S270 series. For details  
on another camcorder you want to connect to this unit,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied with that  
camcorder.  
• For details on camcorders that have an “external REC  
control” function and on motion detection, refer to the  
“Guide to supported models and their functions” supplied  
with this unit.  
You can select [0.5sec], [1sec], [1.5sec] or [2sec].  
Setting the interval time  
Select [SETTING] t [INTERVAL] t [INT TIME] on the  
menu screen to set the time.  
You can select [30sec], [1min], [5min] or [10min].  
Setting interval recording  
Select [INTERVAL] from [REC MODE] on the menu screen.  
LCD screen display in interval recording mode  
Notes  
• During RELAY recording, the cache recording cannot be  
operated.  
Remains on during  
recording and blinks  
during standby  
x Recording video from this unit  
You can use this unit to start or stop recording a video  
input signal from an i.LINK without linked operation to a  
device connected via i.LINK.  
Camcorder  
This unit  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
REC  
STANDBY  
1 Press the CAM LINK button of this unit and set it to  
OFF.  
2 Slide the REC button to start recording.  
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Loop recording mode  
Repeats overwrite-recording using the available space on the  
CompactFlash.  
You cannot select this mode if the remaining recording time  
is less than 5 minutes (CompactFlash icon is flashing).  
Setting loop recording mode  
Select [LOOP] from [REC MODE] on the menu screen.  
LCD screen display in loop recording mode  
Remains on during recording  
Notes  
• The speed will slow according to the volume of data being  
written because of limitations of the CompactFlash  
capacity. For that reason, the following usages are  
recommended when operating loop recording;  
– Use a new CompactFlash (more than 300x).  
– Format a CompactFlash before starting loop recording.  
• CAM LINK is turned OFF automatically while in the  
interval and loop recording modes. Press the REC button to  
starting recording.  
• The data recorded by loop recording mode is updated at  
regular intervals. When updating the data, the whole  
recording time may be shortened.  
• Updates the data regardless of update intervals when  
starting recording by a camcorder during loop recording  
mode in HDV.  
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Playback the image recorded on a  
CompactFlash in this unit  
To play back video clip recorded on a CompactFlash in this  
Trick playback  
unit, you need to connect this unit to a playback device via an  
i.LINK cable.  
When the playback image is output to i.LINK, the clip is  
played at 3x, 6x, and 9x the normal speed.  
To play back at the changed speed  
Playback (POWER switch to ON)  
Keep pressing . or > button during playback to start  
playback at the changed speed.  
• The sequence of change is 3x, 6x, 9x and then back to 3x.  
• It takes a few seconds for playback to start at the changed  
speed.  
The playback method is as follows.  
• Standard playback  
• Trick playback  
• Repeat playback  
• The screen may not be displayed correctly during trick  
playback or playback. If that situation occurs, stop the  
playback once and try to replay.  
To select the playback format  
Select i.LINK MODE on the menu screen and select the  
desired setting, AUTO, HDV or DV.  
For details on selecting the menu, see page 6.  
Repeat playback  
This unit can automatically repeat playback of all or one clip  
in this unit.  
– AUTO  
Automatically switch the HDV/DV format signal during  
playback.  
To set repeat mode  
Display  
REPEAT button on this unit.  
or  
on the LCD screen by pressing the  
– HDV  
Only play back the part recorded in HDV format.  
REPEAT 1  
– DV  
The recorded image in the desired clip is repeatedly  
playback.  
Only play back the part recorded in DVCAM (DV) format.  
ALL REPEAT  
ALL REPEAT plays back all recorded images in this unit  
to the last clip then goes back to the first clip and repeats  
playback.  
Standard playback  
In this mode, the recorded clip in this unit is output to the  
i.LINK depending on the type of format.  
To play back normally  
– OFF  
Start playback from the desired clip and stop it after  
playback of the last clip.  
Select the clip number in CLIP SELECT of the menu, or  
display the desired clip number on the LCD screen by  
pressing . or >.  
REPEAT mode  
REPEAT 1 REPEAT ALL  
Clip  
Clip number  
OFF  
Play back the image by pressing the H button on this  
unit.  
• When you pause during playback with this unit, no stream  
Clip A  
File A-1  
File A-2  
File A-3  
is output.  
• During playback, the screen may become momentarily blue  
or frozen for about 0.5 second at the transition between  
scenes (when switching clips).  
Clip B  
Clip C  
File B-1  
File B-2  
File B-3  
File C-1  
File C-2  
File C-3  
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You can record the time code of the HVR-Z7/S270 without a  
tape in the HVR-Z7/S270.  
Useful functions in combination  
with HVR-Z7/S270  
If you want to record video using the time code of  
the HVR-Z7/S270, set the time code setting of the  
HVR-Z7/S270 as follows.  
Tapeless external REC control  
Even if there is no tape in the HVR-Z7/S270, you can start or  
stop recording the image on this unit.  
Time code value always advances.  
• TC MAKE ........ PRESET  
• TC RUN ........... FREE RUN  
Set the EXT REC CTRL setting of the HVR-Z7/S270 as  
follows.  
• REC CTRL MODE ..... EXT ONLY  
Time code value only advances during recording.  
• TC MAKE ........ PRESET  
• TC RUN ........... REC RUN  
You can start or stop recording the image on a  
CompactFlash in this unit with START/STOP button only.  
(If there is a tape in the HVR-Z7/S270, you can start  
recording video data with REC button of the video camera  
operation part, stop recording video data with STOP button  
of the video camera operation part on the tape.)  
In combination with the time code settings of the HVR-Z7/  
S270, this unit operates as follows.  
Time code of this  
TC MAKE TC RUN unit with a tape in  
the HVR-Z7/S270  
Time code of this  
unit without a tape  
in the HVR-Z7/S270  
Tips  
If there is no tape in the SYNCHRONUS or RELAY settings,  
you can start or stop recording the image on a CompactFlash  
in this unit.  
When starting  
The internal time  
recording on a tape, code of this unit  
video is recorded  
using the time code  
of the tape base.  
If the time code of  
the tape base cannot  
be read, the time  
code starts from  
00:00:00:01.  
runs automatically.  
• STBY COMMAND..... Desired setting  
* For details, refer to the operating instructions for the  
external REC control of the HVR-Z7/S270.  
REGENERATE  
Set this unit as follows.  
• CAM LINK SEL.......... SYNCHRO  
• Press the CAM LINK button to set to CAM LINK [ON].  
When starting  
When starting  
recording on a tape recording on  
or CompactFlash in CompactFlash in  
this unit, the time  
this unit, the time  
REC RUN  
FREE RUN  
code value advances code value  
from the preset time advances from the  
PRESET  
preset time code of  
the HVR-Z7/S270.  
code of the HVR-  
Z7/S270.  
The preset time  
code value  
advances constantly  
and data is recorded  
using the data code.  
The preset time code  
value advances  
constantly and data  
is recorded using the  
data code.  
• If you want to use REC RUN with a tape in the HVR-Z7/  
S270, set REC CTL MODE of the HVR-Z7/S270 to  
[SYNCHRONOUS] and set CAM LINK SEL of this unit to  
[SYNCHRO].  
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Display the operational status of this unit on the HVR-Z7/S270 LCD screen  
CAMERA mode  
– Indicators  
– Status check indicator  
• The following information can be displayed on the status  
check indicator (CAMERA mode) of the HVR-Z7/S270.  
• The following information can be displayed on the LCD  
screen of the HVR-Z7/S270.  
1
2
1 CompactFlash connecting status  
REC FORMAT  
Displays the recording format of this unit.  
This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the  
CompactFlash is low or an error has occurred in this unit.  
STATUS  
2 CompactFlash mode  
The same icon as the mode icon of this unit is displayed.  
Displays the status (recording, playback etc.)  
TIME CODE  
Displays the time code during recording.  
CompactFlash mode  
STANDBY  
Mode icon  
x
z
CLIP  
Displays the clip number during recording.  
REC  
CAM LINK  
Displays the CAM LINK status of this unit.  
(When CAM LINK [OFF] is set, you cannot record from the  
HVR-Z7/S270.)  
REMAIN  
Displays the CompactFlash remaining recording time.  
REMAIN  
Displays the battery level.  
(When connected to an AC adaptor/charger, “AC” is  
displayed.)  
Not displayed when this unit is connected to the camcorder.  
It is displayed when the unit is connected to the i.LINK  
cradle.  
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VCR mode  
– Indicators  
– Status check indicator  
• The following information can be displayed on the status  
check indicator (VCR mode) of the HVR-Z7/S270.  
• The following information can be displayed on the LCD  
screen of the HVR-Z7/S270.  
2
1
3
4
1 CompactFlash connecting status  
PB FORMAT  
Displays the playback format of this unit.  
This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the  
CompactFlash is low or an error has occurred in this unit.  
STATUS  
2 CompactFlash mode  
Displays the status (recording, playback etc.)  
The same icon as the mode icon of this unit is displayed.  
CLIP  
CompactFlash mode Mode icon  
Displays the clip number during playback.  
STANDBY  
PLAY  
x
REPEAT MODE  
Displays the playback mode. (“1” means “repeat 1 clip,”  
“ALL” means “repeat all clips.”)  
N
M
m
u
z
FF  
REMAIN  
REW  
Displays the CompactFlash remaining recording time.  
PLAY PAUSE  
REC  
REMAIN  
Displays the battery level.  
(When this unit is connected to an AC adaptor/charger,  
“AC” is displayed.)  
Not displayed when this unit is connected to the camcorder.  
It is displayed when the unit is connected to the i.LINK  
cradle.  
3 Time code of the playback signal of this unit  
This time code is displayed during playback of a video  
recorded by this unit.  
4 Data code  
This data code is displayed during playback of a video  
recorded by this unit.  
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Using in COMPUTER mode  
Connecting to a computer  
You can transfer recorded images on this unit as a file in  
HDV or DV format to a nonlinear editing system or  
computer.  
1 Attach the HVRA-CR1 i.LINK cradle and optional AC  
adaptor to this unit.  
For extended use, the AC adaptor is recommended.  
This unit can still be operated with the battery pack  
attached.  
2 Connect this unit to the computer via the optional  
i.LINK cable.  
3 Slide the POWER switch of this unit to ON.  
Note  
This unit cannot receive power from the computer.  
1
2
3
When this unit is set to COMPUTER mode, the following  
screen is displayed on the LCD screen.  
Computer requirements  
For Windows users  
• OS: Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)/  
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)/  
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) /  
Windows Vista  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above OS has been  
upgraded.  
For Macintosh users  
• OS: Mac OS X (v10.3 or later)  
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Menu organization (COMPUTER mode)  
root  
HDV  
DV-NTSC  
DV-PAL  
DRIVE  
SETTING  
TC FORMAT  
AUTO  
NDF  
DF  
DV FILETYPE  
CAMERA NO  
AVI  
RAW DV  
*Boldface settings are default settings.  
Notes  
HDV  
• For the following cases, operate “Safety remove Device (for  
Windows)” or “Remove by putting the media icon into the  
trash (for Mac OS)” etc., and check that the access lamp  
turns off.  
Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mode when reading or  
writing HDV stream data on a CompactFlash in this unit  
using editing software.  
– When switching the each modes DRIVE, HDV or DV-  
NTSC, DV-PAL  
– When disconnecting the i.LINK cable from the computer  
– When turning off the power of this unit  
To recognize this unit again after these operations,  
disconnect i.LINK cable from the computer once, then  
reconnect it.  
DV-NTSC  
Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mode when reading or  
writing DV (NTSC format) stream data on a CompactFlash in  
this unit using the editing software.  
• Depending on the video editing software, this unit may not  
be recognized without switching the mode before starting  
the software.  
• If you change the operation mode frequently, the computer  
and this unit may not communicate correctly. Switch the  
mode of this unit at intervals about 5 seconds or more.  
• HDV, DV-NTSC, and DV-PAL mode may not be  
recognized because of a limitation of the computer when  
switching them directly.  
DV-PAL  
Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mode when reading or  
writing DV (PAL format) stream data on a CompactFlash in  
this unit using the editing software.  
DRIVE  
Operate as an external removable media of the computer.  
(Default setting)  
If that situation occurs, disconnect this unit from the  
computer, then select the mode.  
• If the combination of the settings of the editing software  
(HDV/DV-NTSC, DV-PAL) and this unit are incorrect,  
images may be distorted or recognized incorrectly.  
SETTING  
You can set this when in VIDEO mode.  
Settings are reflected in setting in the VIDEO mode operation  
when connecting to a camcorder.  
For details about setting, refer to “Menu organization  
(VIDEO mode).”  
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Folder saving format  
Folder organization  
The file/folder organization of this unit is as follows.  
Media ROOT  
VIDEO  
HVR  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.M2T  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.M2T  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.AVI  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.AVI  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX  
An actual file name has numbers as the  
following information.  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.DV  
• XX  
: Camera No. (00 to 99)  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX  
• CCCC  
• YYYY  
• MM  
• DD  
: Clip No. (0001 to 9999)  
: Year (1995 to 2094)  
: Month (01 to 12)  
: Day (01 to 31)  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.DV  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX  
• hh  
: Hour (00 to 23)  
• mm  
• ss  
: Minute (00 to 59)  
: Second (00 to 59)  
• M2T/AVI/DV : Extension  
Tracks.dat  
When not setting the clock set, file name will be “xx_cccc_0000-00-00_000000.extension.”  
When the file is separated, the bottom number of the file name will be counted up.  
When cache recording in HDV format, the cache part may be separated as a 14-second file (maximum).  
Files  
The maximum file size is 4 GB. If a file size exceeds 4 GB, that file is automatically divided.  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.M2T  
Data recorded in HDV format  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.DV  
DV format data recorded when DV FILE TYPE is set to  
RAW DV  
When playback, HDV compatible playback software is  
needed.  
For playback on Windows, Raw DV compatible playback  
software is needed.  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.AVI  
DV format data recorded when DV FILE TYPE is set to  
AVI  
XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.IDX and Tracks.  
dat  
Information files of recording data in folders  
(number of files, number of frames, starting time code,  
etc.)  
Used with a connection tool. Do not delete this file.  
Notes  
• During HDV recording, a new file will be created at the recording starting point of the tape.  
• Segmented files recorded from HDV stream  
Some computer applications cannot play back the transitions between segmented files properly. If this happens, join the files  
using the “Sony Recording Unit Utility” or “M2T File Connection Tool” (*).  
* Available from the Sony support page  
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Notes regarding COMPUTER mode  
• Do not save other data files in the HVR folder.  
• Do not transfer data from a computer to this unit in COMPUTER mode.  
Write back data from a computer to this unit by streaming.  
Write back data after selecting HDV or DV-NTSC, DV-PAL format in PC MODE in the menu.  
• Do not change folder or file names on your computer.  
Delete data or format a CompactFlash on this unit to increase the capacity of the CompactFlash.  
• When removing the CompactFlash media by OS operation from a computer, do not disconnect i.LINK cable or switch the  
mode of this unit.  
• Do not use defragmentation on your computer.  
• Due to the limitations of Windows, this unit may not be detected when normal computer operation is restored after standby  
or hibernation. For this reason, hibernation is not supported by this unit.  
• Due to the specifications of Mac OS X, to disconnect this unit from a Mac with Mac OS X and connect it again, perform the  
following steps.  
To reuse this unit  
1 To use this unit, restart the computer or use Disk Utility. To use Disk Utility, follow the steps.  
2 Start Disk Utility (/Applications/Utilities/).  
3 Click the triangle mark on the left of the CompactFlash icon to display the CompactFlash volume and partition  
name.  
4 Select grayed out partition name (“VIDEO”) from Disk Utility window.  
5 Select [Mount] from the [Option] menu. The selected name “VIDEO” is displayed on the desktop again.  
(If it is still unmounted, select [Unmount] and then select [Mount] again.)  
6 Exit Disk Utility.  
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Power supply  
Remaining battery time indication in the AC  
adaptor/charger display window  
Preparing the power supply  
This indication is provided by data communications between  
the AC adaptor/charger and the “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack.  
The following will explain the optional AC-VQ1050 AC  
adaptor/charger.  
This unit does not have a data communications function, so  
the displayed time may differ from the actual remaining time.  
This is not a malfunction.  
To charge the battery pack  
When using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L-series,  
optional) as the power supply for this unit, charge the battery  
back as follows before use.  
Charging time  
Charging times for a completely exhausted “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970) are as follows.  
When charging the battery pack, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the AC adaptor/charger  
(optional).  
Battery pack Time for full  
charge  
(Time for normal  
charge)  
2
NP-F570  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
Approx. 145 minutes (Approx. 85 minutes)  
Approx. 230 minutes (Approx. 170 minutes)  
Approx. 310 minutes (Approx. 250 minutes)  
3
4
1
Mode change  
switch  
AC adaptor/  
charger AC-  
VQ1050B  
Operating times for continuous recording  
Operating times for continuous recording using an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-F570, NP-F770, NP-F970)  
are as follows.  
CHARGE lamp  
(optional)  
Battery pack  
Battery pack Operating time  
from full charge  
(Operating time  
from normal charge)  
1 Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor/  
charger to CHARGE.  
NP-F570  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
Approx. 420 minutes (Approx. 380 minutes)  
Approx. 870 minutes (Approx. 780 minutes)  
Approx. 1,320 minutes (Approx. 1,180 minutes)  
Notes  
You cannot charge when the mode change switch is set to  
VCR/CAMERA.  
2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor/  
charger.  
Battery pack  
Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG).  
3 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
4 When installing the battery pack, press it down while  
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.  
Charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77°F)  
(Recommended range is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)).  
• Recording and playback times are shorter at lower  
temperatures.  
• Recording and playback times are shorter depending on  
the conditions of use of this unit.  
• Except for the NP-F570/F770/F970, operating time is not  
ensured.  
Charging begins and the CHARGE lamp on the AC  
adaptor/charger comes on.  
When charging is completed, all of the segments of the  
battery life indicator appear in the display window  
(normal charge).  
The CHARGE lamp goes off, but if you continue charging  
until the “FULL” battery life indicator appears, the battery  
capacity will be slightly longer (full charge).  
5 When charging is completed, remove the battery pack  
from the AC adaptor/charger.  
Notes  
• This unit can be used with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
(L-series), but does not support the battery info function.  
• This unit cannot be used to charge the battery pack  
installed.  
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AC adaptor/charger  
To connect this unit to a wall outlet  
For prolonged operation, such as playing the recorded  
images, you can operate this unit from a domestic wall outlet  
without worrying about battery life.  
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor/charger  
or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause  
a malfunction.  
1 Set the mode change switch of the AC adaptor/  
charger to VCR/CAMERA.  
To install the battery pack to this unit  
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the b mark on  
the battery pack.  
Notes  
When the mode change switch is set to CHARGE, there is  
no power supply.  
2 Connect the DK cable to the DC IN jack on this unit.  
3 Connect the DK cable to the AC adaptor/charger.  
4 With the power cord, connect the AC adaptor/charger  
to a wall outlet.  
Notes  
You can leave the battery pack installed while operating from  
AC power. The power supply to the DC IN jack has priority.  
To use the AC adaptor/charger from a vehicle  
power supply  
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the AC adaptor/charger.  
To remove the battery pack from this unit  
Press the BATT RELEASE button of this unit and slide the  
battery pack in the direction of the arrow.  
Notes on battery pack/AC adaptor  
• Avoid the following while the ACCESS lamp is lit. Failure  
to do so may cause malfunction.  
– Removing the battery pack  
– Removing the AC adaptor (while charging with the AC  
adaptor)  
• Always turn off the POWER switch before removing the  
battery pack or the AC adaptor.  
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Trouble shooting  
Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer.  
Note in case of repairs  
• Some kinds of repair work may require that the CompactFlash be formatted or replaced. In either case, all data on the  
CompactFlash will be deleted. Back-up your data from the CompactFlash before sending it for repairs. Sony does not  
guarantee against data being deleted during repair work.  
• During repair work, Sony may perform a minimal check of the data on a CompactFlash in order to verify improvements or  
the occurrence of defective symptoms. However, Sony never copies or saves the data.  
Power sources  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
This unit gets warm.  
• This unit may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.  
The remaining battery time indicator • The ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been  
does not indicate the correct time.  
charged enough. This is not a malfunction.  
t Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack  
may be worn out. Replace it with a new one (p. 20).  
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances.  
The battery pack discharges too  
quickly.  
• The ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been  
charged enough. This is not a malfunction.  
t Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack  
may be worn out. Replace it with a new one (p. 20).  
Recording  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
• This unit is writing the video you just shot to the CompactFlash.  
t Wait for a while and then slide the REC switch.  
• The CompactFlash of the unit is full.  
Pressing the REC switch does not  
start recording.  
t Delete unnecessary images.  
t Format this unit by selecting DELETE and then FORMAT.  
The ACCESS lamp remains on even  
when you stop recording.  
• This unit is recording the image you just shot.  
t Do not remove the AC adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on.  
Recording stops.  
• Fragmentation has occurred.  
t Format this unit by selecting DELETE and then FORMAT.  
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Connecting a computer  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
t Set the computer display as follows:  
An error message appears when you  
place the supplied CD-ROM in your  
computer.  
– 1024 × 768 dots or more, high color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more.  
• Depending on the computer you are using, the played back image or sound may  
stop temporarily, but this does not affect the images or sound copied to your  
computer.  
The image or sound on this unit  
cannot be played back correctly.  
• Playback software is not installed on your computer.  
t Install playback software on your computer.  
t To display the extension, follow the steps below.  
The extension of a file is not  
displayed on your computer.  
1 In the window folder, click [Tools] t [Folder option...] t [View] tab.  
2 Under Advanced Settings, uncheck [Hide file extensions for known file types].  
3 Click [OK].  
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Warning indicators  
Self-diagnosis display  
When an error occurs the following warning indicators may appear on the LCD screen.  
Message  
Cause/Corrective Action  
If an error recurs after you repeat corrective action several times, contact Sony  
Customer Service or the place of purchase.  
A:ss:ss/I:ss:ss/P:ss:ss/  
M:ss:ss/F:ss:ss/X:ss:ss  
(Self-diagnosis display)  
A:12:s  
• CompactFlash-related error has occurred.  
t Transfer speed of the CompactFlash may be slow. Be sure that the  
CompactFlash you are using is the recommended type.  
A:19:s  
• The CompactFlash you are using is not recognized.  
t Check the type you are using.  
I:12:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
P:12:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
P:21:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
M:21:s  
• Recorded image was not processed correctly.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
F:11:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
F:12:s  
• There is a conflict in the CompactFlash logic structure.  
t Move the required data to the computer and reformat the CompactFlash using  
this unit.  
F:21:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
F:22:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
F:29:s  
• Firmware is not recorded.  
F:91:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
F:92:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
X:91:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
X:99:s  
• Internal error has occurred.  
t Turn this unit off and then back on.  
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Caution message  
Message  
Cause/Corrective Action  
• Displays when inserting an incompatible CompactFlash into this unit.  
t Use the recommended type of CompactFlash.  
• Displays when not formatting a CompactFlash with this unit etc.  
t Format the CompactFlash using this unit.  
* When this message is displayed, press the STOP button on this unit to display  
the screen for formatting a CompactFlash.  
• The CompactFlash you are using may be damaged.  
t Check the type you are using.  
• Displays 9999 at the clip number when no more recording is possible.  
t Delete all of the clips recorded by this unit or format the CompactFlash after  
copying clips recorded in the CompactFlash to a computer or other suitable  
media.  
If the above symptoms do not improve, try with a different  
CompactFlash.  
If the above symptoms still do not improve even several  
attempts are made, contact your Sony dealer.  
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About i.LINK  
The HDV/DV jack provided on this unit is an i.LINK-  
compliant jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard  
and its features.  
To use i.LINK functions of this unit  
This unit can be connected to Sony i.LINK-compatible  
devices other than camcorders (e.g. VAIO computers).  
This unit may not be compatible with certain i.LINK video  
devices such as digital televisions, DVD recorders/players  
and MICROMV recorders/players even if they are equipped  
with an i.LINK jack. Before connecting to another device,  
confirm whether it is HDV/DVCAM (DV) compatible.  
For precautions on connecting and the availability of  
compatible software applications, refer to the operating  
instructions of the device to be connected.  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for sending and receiving  
digital video, digital audio, and other data between this unit  
and other equipment equipped with an i.LINK terminal. You  
can also control other equipment using i.LINK.  
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected using an  
i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data  
exchange with various digital AV equipment.  
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are  
connected to this unit, operations and data exchange are  
possible with equipment directly connected to this unit and  
also with equipment connected to this unit via other  
equipment.  
Note, however, that the method of operation may vary  
depending on the characteristics and specifications of the  
equipment to be connected. Also, there are cases where  
operations and data exchange may not be possible even if the  
connection is made.  
Notes  
• When connecting an i.LINK cable to this unit or a  
computer, check the direction of the jack. Forcibly inserting  
the jack may damage the terminal or cause a malfunction.  
• Always connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first and  
then to this unit. Connecting the i.LINK cable to this unit  
first may cause this unit to malfunction because of static  
electricity.  
• When using an i.LINK cable to connect this unit to a device  
equipped with an i.LINK jack, switch off the device and  
remove the power cord from the AC outlet before  
connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. If the i.LINK  
cable is connected or disconnected while the power cord of  
the device is connected to the AC outlet, a high-voltage  
current (8 to 40 V) output from the i.LINK jack of the device  
will flow into this unit and damage it.  
Notes  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to this unit  
using i.LINK cable. When you connect this unit to HDV/  
DVCAM (DV)-compliant equipment that allows multiple  
connections, refer to the operating instructions of the  
equipment to be connected.  
• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE 1394  
proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many  
corporations in Japan and overseas.  
• Before changing the HDV/DV format etc. of the camcorder,  
disconnect the i.LINK cable. Changing the format after  
connecting the i.LINK cable, the video signal may not be  
recognized correctly.  
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the  
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.  
Required i.LINK cable  
Use a Sony i.LINK cable.  
About the i.LINK baud rate  
The maximum baud rate of i.LINK varies depending on the  
equipment. There are three types.  
i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
S100 (Approximately 100 Mbps*)  
S200 (Approximately 200 Mbps)  
S400 (Approximately 400 Mbps)  
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating  
instructions of individual equipment. It may be indicated  
near the i.LINK interface on some equipment.  
The baud rate may vary from the indicated value when this  
unit is connected to equipment with a different maximum  
baud rate.  
* What is Mbps?  
Mbps stands for “megabits per second.” It is the volume of  
data that can be sent or received in 1 second. For example, a  
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can  
be sent in 1 second.  
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Optional CompactFlash  
CompactFlash  
• A CompactFlash 133x 2 GB or higher is recommended for  
use with this unit. (A speed of less than 133x is not  
guaranteed; space less than 2GB is not guaranteed.)  
• When using a CompactFlash for the first time, be sure to  
format it with this unit.  
• Data may be corrupted or the CompactFlash may not work  
in the following cases.  
– If you remove the CompactFlash during data reading/  
writing.  
– If you move the CompactFlash close to a strong magnetic  
field.  
• The CompactFlash may become hot just after use. Handle  
with care.  
• Do not peel the label off the CompactFlash or attach  
another label to it.  
• When storing or carrying the CompactFlash, put it in the  
protective case supplied.  
• Do not get water on the CompactFlash.  
• Do not apply excessive force on the label surface of the  
CompactFlash.  
• Do not touch the terminal of the CompactFlash with your  
hand or any metal object.  
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Specifications  
System  
File system  
CompactFlash  
FAT32  
133x 2 GB or more  
The capacity is the value when 1  
GB equals 1 billion bytes.  
The actual usable capacity may  
be slightly less because  
administrative files etc. are  
included.  
File format  
HDV recording MPEG-2TS  
(.m2t)  
DVCAM/DV recording  
AVI-Type1  
(.AVI)  
RAW DV (.DV)  
Input signal  
HDV recording/playback  
Video:  
MPEG-2TS  
1080/60i, 30p, 24p  
1080/50i, 25p  
Audio:  
2 CH MPEG 1 Audio  
Layer2 Stereo (16 bit 48 kHz)  
(1/2 CH)  
4 CH MPEG 2 Audio  
Layer2 Stereo (16 bit 48 kHz)  
(3/4 CH)  
DVCAM/DV recording/playback  
Video:  
Audio:  
DV embedded  
PCM digital  
(12/16 bit, 32k, 48k)  
Recordable time  
2 GB Approx. 9 minutes  
4 GB Approx. 18 minutes  
8 GB Approx. 36 minutes  
16 GB Approx. 72 minutes  
General  
Power requirement  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)  
2.2 W  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)  
20 % (20 °C) to 90 % (35 °C)  
(no condensation)  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Operating humidity  
Dimensions  
HVR-MRC1 :  
Approx. 57 × 102 × 34 mm  
(2 1/4 × 4 1/8 × 1 3/8 in.)  
HVR-MRC1+HVRA-CR1: Approx. 77 × 106 × 51 mm  
(3 1/8 × 4 1/4 × 2 1/8 in.)  
(including the projecting parts)  
(w/h/d)  
Mass  
HVR-MRC1 :  
HVR-MRC1+HVRA-CR1: Approx. 210 g (7 oz)  
(excluding CompactFlash and  
Approx. 130 g (4 oz)  
battery pack)  
i.LINK  
Input/output jack  
(IEEE1394 6-pin connector S400)  
Optional accessories  
AC adaptor/charger  
AC-VQ1050B  
Battery pack  
NP-F570/F770/F970  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Precautions  
On use and care  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• Do not use or store this unit and accessories in the  
following locations.  
– Anywhere excessively hot or cold. Never leave them  
exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as  
under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in  
the sun. They may cause malfunction or become  
deformed.  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is  
recommended you use the LCD Cleaning Cloth (optional) to  
clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do  
not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use  
cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.  
On handling the casing  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. This  
unit may cause malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. This unit may not  
be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may  
occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets  
in this unit, the unit may permanently cause malfunction.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen may  
be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD  
screen.  
• If the casing is soiled, clean this unit body with a soft cloth  
lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing  
with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,  
chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen.  
– Handling with above substances on your hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects  
for a long period of time.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate this unit on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V  
(AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended  
in these operating instructions.  
• Do not let this unit get wet, for example, from rain or sea  
water. If this unit gets wet, it may permanently cause  
malfunction.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug  
this unit and have it checked by a Sony dealer before  
operating it any further.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical  
shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping  
on this unit.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when you are not  
using this unit.  
• Do not wrap this unit with a towel, for example, and  
operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by the plug and  
not the lead.  
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by placing anything  
heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
– consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water  
and consult a doctor.  
x When not using this unit for a long time  
• Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it  
may cause damage.  
• If this unit is used in a cold place, a residual image may  
appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.  
• While using this unit, the back of the LCD screen may heat  
up. This is not a malfunction.  
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Getting the best performance from the battery pack  
• If the ambient temperature is low, the battery pack  
performance deteriorates, reducing the operating time. To  
maximize the operating time, the following techniques are  
recommended.  
– Keep the battery pack warm in a pocket, and load it into  
the unit immediately before shooting.  
• The battery is depleted when this unit is in recording  
standby or playback pause. Always switch off the power  
supply to save energy.  
• Have enough battery packs ready to last two or three times  
the expected shooting duration, and test shoot with them  
before the session.  
• The battery packs are not waterproof. Be careful not to  
allow them to get wet.  
Indication of remaining battery pack capacity  
If the battery pack fails even though the indication suggests  
there is adequate capacity, fully recharge the battery pack.  
This will correct the remaining capacity indication. However,  
if the battery pack is used for a long time at high temperature,  
is left fully charged, or has been very heavily used, the  
indication may not be correctly restored. In this case, use the  
indication time as a rough guideline to estimate the  
remaining capacity.  
Battery pack storage  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, to maintain  
its performance, it should be fully charged and then fully  
discharged with this unit about once a year. Remove the  
battery pack from this unit, and store in a cool dry place.  
• To fully discharge the battery pack with this unit, leave it  
powered on until the battery pack is exhausted.  
Battery pack lifetime  
• The battery pack has a limited lifetime. As it is repeatedly  
used over a long time interval, the capacity gradually  
reduces. When the operating time is much less than the  
original value, it is time to replace the battery pack.  
• The lifetime varies from one individual battery pack to  
another, depending on the pattern of use, and how it has  
been stored.  
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Additional information on this product and answers to  
frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer  
Support Website.  
 

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