3G Sensor

Direct File Access from a PC

When connected to a PC via i.LINK, the HVR-DR60 is recognized as a standard external drive, and its recorded footage can be accessed directly like any normal video file. This saves the time previously required for digitizing material from the tape to PC.

Furthermore, video files stored on the HVR-DR60 can be transferred to a PC running compatible nonlinear editing software at a high speed of approximately 80 Mb/s (around three times faster than real time), which drastically reduces the time needed to copy source material to the editor’s local drive.

These features allow operators to focus on more creative and productive editing tasks.

Ideal Companion for the HVR-V1P

The HVR-DR60 can be used with existing HDV/DVCAM camcorders equipped with an i.LINK interface such as the HVR-Z1P and DSR-PD170P. However, when used with the HVR-V1P, it offers some additional features only available in this combination.

❚Checking the Operational Status on the HVR-V1P

On the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the HVR-V1P, 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.

HDD Smart Protection

– Robust Recording and Shock Resistance

Three advanced technologies are used to ensure the reliable recording performance of the HVR-DR60:

 

1) Rubber shock absorbers hold

 

the HDD unit in place,

 

preventing external shock from

 

being transmitted when the

 

HVR-DR60 chassis is subject to

Shock Absorbers

impact.

2)A 3G sensor detects gravitational acceleration in three dimensions, so however the HVR-DR60 may be oriented, the sensor can detect if it has been dropped. Should this occur, power to the HDD is shut off and the recording heads are

retracted from the disk platter, pausing read/write operations.

This protects the HDD from being damaged when the unit is accidentally dropped and subject to strong impact.

3)A buffer memory can store approximately 14 seconds of video and audio footage. Recordings are made by first writing the data to the buffer, and then writing the buffer data to the disk platter. Consequently, if the 3G sensor temporarily interrupts disk writes, video footage is not lost.

Thanks to such advanced technologies, the HVR-DR60 will continue to record stably even when dropped from as high as 100 cm (39 3/8 inches).

HVR-DR60 Status Check

Long Operating Hours Using Common Camcorder Batteries

The HVR-DR60 uses the same infoLITHIUM L Series batteries as the HVR-V1P, HVR-Z1P, and DSR-PD170P camcorders. With the smallest capacity NP-F570 battery, the HVR-DR60 can run continuously for 5.5 hours (330 min), and with the largest capacity NP-F970, this increases to 18 hours (1080 min). Long operating hours are offered using such camcorder batteries that HDV operators already have at hand.

❚Tapeless Recording

To trigger recording of the HVR-DR60, most HDV camcorders require a tape to be loaded. However, this is not the case with the HVR-V1P. The HVR-V1P 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.

Compact and Perfect Balance

The HVR-DR60 measures just 81 x 45 x 100 mm (3 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 4 inches) in size and only about 230 g (8 oz) in weight. It can be mounted on a camcorder’s cold shoe using the supplied shoe adapter, or attached using an optional VCT-1BP Bracket.

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