The HVR-MRC1K has been included with the HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U as a supplied accessory, and now, in response
to customer requests, it is being offered as a stand alone product. 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.

LCD DISPLAY
• Displays information signifying whether the unit is operated using
an AC adaptor or battery.
• CAMLINK mode display
• CompactFlash display
o Blinks when remaining recording time is less than 5
minutes, if the CompactFlash door is left open, or the clip
number is 9999 (max.)
• Clip Number display
• Remaining CompactFlash capacity display
• Recording/Playback format display
• Time Code display
• Status display
• REC mode display
• Repeat mode display
• Loop recording display
Battery Operation
• Uses InfoLithium® L series batteries
• Operating time for continous recording
o NPF570: Approx. 420 min. (full charge)
o NPF770: Approx. 870 min. (full charge)
o NPF970: Approx. 1,320 min. (full charge)
Simultaneous Recording onto CF card and tape
• SYNCHRO mode: When used with camcorders supporting the
External Recording Control function, the HVR-MRC1K will respond
to the REC start and stop command from the camcorder. Time
codes, audio, and video signals are synchronized between camera
tape and HVR-MRC1K CF card recording.
• FOLLOW mode: When used with camcorders not supporting the
External Recording Control function, the HVR-MRC1K periodically
senses the status of the connected camcorder. Time code, audio,
and video will be almost synchronized between CF card and
camcorder tape.
• SELF recording mode: The HVR-MRC1K can be independently
triggered to record using the REC button on the unit.

• RELAY recording mode: When used with a camcorder which
supports the RELAY mode of the External Recording Control
function, the HVR-MRC1K can only record (automatically) when a
tape is changed in the camcorder.
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 interval.
LOOP recording function: Unit continuously records audio and video onto
the available CompactFlash card memory, repeatedly overwriting material
as necessary.
Selectable Playback Format:
• AUTO: The HVR-MRC1K will playback all clips sequentially.
• HDV: The HVR-MRC1K will playback only HDV clips sequentially.
• DV: The HVR-MRC1K will 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: The HVR-MRC1K can automatically repeat
playback of all or one clip.
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.
When the HVR-MRC1K is used with a camcorder having the exclusive jack
(HVR-Z7U, HVR-S270U, HVR-Z5U), the following functions are available:
• Tapeless HDV Recording
• Camcorder Time Code used for tapeless recording
• Hybrid Recording
• 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.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit
HVRA-CR1 i.LINK Cradle
Accessory Shoe Adapter
Accessory Mount Conversion Adapter
i.Link cable (4-6 pin, 70 cm)
Operating Instructions
Guide to supported models
CD-ROM manual