Sony HVR-DR60 FEATURES

Versatile Recording Modes

The HVR-DR60 can be used with HDV and DVCAM camcorders

that are equipped with an i.LINK connector. Three recording

modes can be selected to support various camcorder models

and operational needs.

SYNCHRO mode

When using camcorders that support external rec control,

such as the HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U, DSR-450WS, DSR-400 and

DSR-250, recording to the HVR-DR60 is directly controlled by

the press of the camcorder’s rec start button.*3

*3In this mode, a rec start delay of approximately 0.5 seconds may occur after

the camcorder rec start button is pressed.

FOLLOW mode

When using camcorders that do not support external rec

control, such as the HVR-A1U and DSR-PD170, the FOLLOW

mode can be used to start and stop recording of the

HVR-DR60. In this mode, the HVR-DR60 periodically checks

whether the camcorder is in rec mode or not, and follows

this status.*4

*4In this mode, a rec start delay of up to 2 seconds may occur after the

camcorder rec start button is pressed.

Independent Recording

The HVR-DR60 can disregard the rec trigger or recording

status of the camcorder and allow recording to be started

and stopped using it’s own control buttons. This allows

control of the HVR-DR60 independent of camcorder

operations.*5

*5In HDV mode, interruptions in time code and video may appear in the

recording when the camcorder rec control buttons are pressed.

Cache Recording

The HVR-DR60 offers a cache recording function, in which up

to 14 seconds of video and audio are continuously buffered

in the memory. This helps prevent the loss of important

scenes or events that occur 14 seconds before the rec start

button is pressed*6, as that footage is automatically recorded

to the hard disk.

*6In HDV mode, approximately 0.5 seconds of the video captured before and

after the camcorder rec start button is pressed may be lost.

HVR-V1U

DSR-450WS

DSR-400

DSR-570WS

DSR-390

HVR-Z1U

DSR-250

HVR-A1U

DSR-PD170

DSR-PD150

DSR-PDX10

FEATURES

VTR-like Controls

The HVR-DR60 is equipped with buttons that provide VTR-like

control for functions such as record, play, stop, next, previous,

fast forward (approximately three times normal speed), and fast

rewind (approximately three times normal speed). Using these

buttons, the unit can output HDV/DVCAM/DV streams with

time code via the i.LINK connector.

Quick Review of Recordings

Using the control buttons of the HVR-DR60, stored footage

can be instantly accessed and previewed on the LCD monitor

of the connected camcorder for a quick review of recordings.

Repeat Playback

The HVR-DR60 offers a repeat playback function that allows

for one desired clip or all clips to be repeated and transferred

via the i.LINK connector to an i.LINK compatible device.

Additional Features When Used with

the HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder

When used with the HVR-V1U camcorder, the HVR-DR60

offers additional unique convenient features.

Checking the Operational Status on the HVR-V1U

On the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the HVR-V1U, the

operational status of the HVR-DR60 such as connection,

recording format, battery level, remaining recording time,

recording folder name, etc. can be checked. This keeps

operators informed of both the camcorder and hard drive

status, without taking their eyes away from what is being shot.

Tapeless Recording

To trigger recording of the HVR-DR60, most HDV camcorders

require a tape to be loaded. However, this is not the case

when using it with the HVR-V1U. The HVR-V1U sends the

same rec start/stop trigger that controls its tape transport to

the HVR-DR60. This feature offers operators the choice of

tapeless operation or hybrid operation.

SYNCHRO

mode

*Recordable without a tape

Supported Camcorder Models

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Independent

Recording HDV DVCAM DV

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HVR-DR60 Status Check