The HVR-MRC1K captures the HDV, DVCAM, or DV stream output from the camcorder and allows users to record HDV/DVCAM/DV files to a standard CompactFlash solid-state memory card, while simultaneously recording to tape. Extremely compact and lightweight, the HVR-MRC1K can be attached directly onto the new HVR-Z5U without cabling, converting the camcorder to a tape and memory "Hybrid" recording system. (For all other existing Sony professional HDV and DVCAM users, the HVR-MRC1K comes supplied with a mounting bracket to mount the unit on the accessory shoe of the camcorder.) The HVR-MRC1K offers limitless workflow benefits. After a shoot, users can simply connect the unit to a compatible nonlinear editor and edit their footage instantly. The HVR-MRC1K offers direct access to recordings, making the time consuming digitizing process a thing of the past. Using the HVR-MRC1K as an edit source feed also eliminates the time previously required by users to dub work tapes. Users can combine the HVR-MRC1K with a Sony professional HDV and DVCAM camcorder for a true taste of workflow innovation.

The full HVR-MRC1K kit consists of the HVR-MRC1 recorder, the HVRA-CR1 cradle, a cold-shoe adaptor and an i.LINK cable. The cradle is used to convert the main recorder into a stand alone, battery/AC adaptor powered recorder unit. The coldshoe adaptor is used to mount the unit (including the cradle) on top of cameras such as the Z1. However, where you choose to mount the unit is only really limited by the length of your FireWire cable.

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Features	Benefits:
LCD Display	- Battery / AC operation - CAMLINK mode - CompactFlash - Clip Number - Recording/ Playback - Time Code - Status - REC mode - Repeat mode - Loop recording
Battery Operation	Uses InfoLithium L series batteries
Simultaneous Recording onto CompactFlash and Tape	- SYNCHRO mode - FOLLOW mode - SELF recording mode - RELAY recording mode
CACHE Recording Function	Video and audio signals are continuously buffered in memory for up to 14 seconds
INTERVAL Recording Function	Records a series of videos at regular intervals
LOOP Recording Function	Unit continously records audio and video onto the available CompactFlash card memory, repeatedly overwriting material as necessary
Selectable Playback Format	AUTO: playback all clips sequentially HDV: playback only HDV clips sequentially DV: playback only DV clips sequentially
Various Playback Modes	Standard Playback Trick Playback: Clips can be played back at 3x, 6x and 9x normal speed Repeat Playback: Automatically repeat playback of all or one clip(s)
Sleep Mode	In SLEEP mode if no operation is done for 1 or 5 minutes (user selectable) the unit will automatically switch to SLEEP state to conserve power
Exclusive Features to HVR-Z7U, HVR-S270U or HVR-Z5U Usage	- Tapeless recording - Camcorder time code used for tapeless recording - Hybrid recording (HD & SD) - Display of HVR-MRC1K operational status on camcorder LCD
Computer Mode	User can transfer content from CompactFlash card to PC as file transfers using the Computer Mode and the i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface (with supplied i.LINK cradle). Maximum data rate using i.LINK is up to 400Mbps.