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  • Page 1

     2008 Sony Corporation 3-290-149- 11 (1) Memory Recording Unit HVR-MRC1 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 N[...]

  • Page 2

    2 T able of contents On trademarks • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micros[...]

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    3 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 r[...]

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    4 Names of parts 1 RELEASE button Press this button to remove this unit. 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. * Default setting is CAM LINK [ON]. 3 PREVIOUS/REW button Press th[...]

  • Page 5

    5 LCD screen display 1 Power supply 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. Battery pack in use Display the remaining battery capacity. AC adapter connected 2 CAM LINK mode display When the CAM LINK is set t[...]

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    6 Connecting this unit to a camcorder 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. Inserting/removing optional memory media • Although this unit has been tested with CompactFlash, Sony does not guarantee its operation with all CompactFlas[...]

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    7 CLIP SELECT You can select the clip number directly. 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. If there is no clip number, the previou[...]

  • Page 8

    8 SETTING TC FORMAT 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. •D F .............. Records the time code in DF format. Notes The default [AUTO] setting is NDF. If time code information from t[...]

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    9 Recor ding images fr om the camcorder to this unit x Recording video simultaneously on this unit and a camcorder – Connecting to a camcorder with an “external REC control” function (SYNCHRO mode) When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC control function, this unit can be controlled by the camcorder to record video data simulta[...]

  • Page 10

    10 x Recording on this unit during camcorder tape replacement 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. 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 [...]

  • Page 11

    11 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. ?[...]

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    12 Playback the image r ecor ded on a CompactFlash in this unit To play back video clip recorded on a CompactFlash in this unit, you need to connect this unit to a playback device via an i.LINK cable. Playback (POWER switch to ON) The playback method is as follows. • Standard playback • Trick playback • Repeat playback To select the playback [...]

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    13 You can record the time code of the HVR-Z7/S270 without a tape in the 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. Time code value always advances. • TC MAKE ........ PRESET • TC RUN ........... FREE RUN Time code value only advances during recording[...]

  • Page 14

    14 – Indicators • The following information can be displayed on the LCD screen of the HVR-Z7/S270. 1 CompactFlash connecting status This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the CompactFlash is low or an error has occurred in this unit. 2 CompactFlash mode The same icon as the mode icon of this unit is displayed. Display the operati[...]

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    15 – Indicators • The following information can be displayed on the LCD screen of the HVR-Z7/S270. 1 CompactFlash connecting status This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the CompactFlash is low or an error has occurred in this unit. 2 CompactFlash mode The same icon as the mode icon of this unit is displayed. 3 Time code of the [...]

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    16 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 att[...]

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    17 HDV Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mode when reading or writing HDV stream data on a CompactFlash in this unit using editing software. 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. DV-PAL Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mod[...]

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    18 Folder saving format XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.M2T Data recorded in HDV format When playback, HDV compatible playback software is needed. XX_CCCC_YYYY-MM-DD_hhmmss.AVI DV format data recorded when DV FILE TYPE is set to AVI When not setting the clock set, file name will be “xx_cccc_0000-00-00_000000.extension.” When the file is separated, th[...]

  • Page 19

    19 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 c[...]

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    20 Preparing the power supply The following will explain the optional AC-VQ1050 AC adaptor/charger. 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. When charging the battery pack, refer to the operating instructions supplie[...]

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    21 AC adaptor/charger Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor/charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. To install the battery pack to this unit Slide the battery pack in the direction of the b mark on the battery pack. To remove the battery pack from this unit Press the BATT RELEASE button of t[...]

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    22 Symptom Cause/Remedy Pressing the REC switch does not start recording. The ACCESS lamp remains on even when you stop recording. Recording stops. Tr ouble 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 eith[...]

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    23 Symptom Cause/Remedy An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. The image or sound on this unit cannot be played back correctly. The extension of a file is not displayed on your computer. Connecting a computer t Set the computer display as follows: – 1024 × 768 dots or more, high color (16 bits, 65,000 color[...]

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    24 Message Cause/Corrective Action A: ss : ss /I: ss : ss /P: ss : ss / M: ss : ss /F: ss : ss /X: ss : ss (Self-diagnosis display) Self-diagnosis display When an error occurs the following warning indicators may appear on the LCD screen. If an error recurs after you repeat corrective action several times, contact Sony Customer Service or the place[...]

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    25 Message Cause/Corrective Action Caution message • 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[...]

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    26 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. 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 a[...]

  • Page 27

    27 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. ?[...]

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    28 Specifications System File system FAT32 CompactFlash 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/pl[...]

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    29 Pr ecautions On use and care • 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. – Near strong[...]

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    30 Getting the best performance fr om 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 bat[...]

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    Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.[...]