Sony Camcorder Accessories HVR DR60 User Manual

Hard Disk Recording Unit  
HVR-DR60  
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FEATURES  
Hybrid Operation  
Long Recording Time of 4.5 Hours  
for Reliable Recording and Archiving  
Via its simple i.LINKTM*1 connection, the HVR-DR60 Hard Disk  
Recording Unit can record HDV 1080i streams from a compatible  
HDV camcorder or DVCAM/DV streams from a compatible  
DVCAM camcorder. The internal 1.8-inch hard disk drive (HDD)  
offers a large capacity of 60 GB, which translates into a long 4.5  
hours (270 minutes) recording time for both formats.  
HDV 1080i streams are recorded as native HDV files (.m2t)*2,  
while DVCAM/DV streams are recorded as DV-AVI (Type1)*2 or  
RAW-DV*2 files.  
The HVR-DR60 offers a hybrid recording function, in which  
video and audio material along with its time code is recorded  
simultaneously to the hard disk and camcorder tape, limiting  
the possibility that important shots could get lost or  
accidentally deleted. This hybrid function also facilitates  
instant archiving of source footage – which in many cases  
does not allow for retakes. After a shoot, operators can  
immediately archive the source tape and use the HVR-DR60  
material as work footage. This saves the time and effort  
required to copy the source footage to a separate  
high-capacity medium.  
HDV  
M2T  
file  
Format  
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HDV 1080i stream  
i.LINK  
Feed  
movie files  
•HD/SD Tape  
•HD/SD Optical Disc  
•HD/SD Movie File  
NLE  
PC  
2
3
HDV 1080i Camcorder  
1
HVR-DR60  
DVCAM  
•Archiving  
•Repurposing  
HVR-V1U  
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DV-AVI/  
RAW-DV  
file  
Tape  
DV stream  
i.LINK  
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2
3
4
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Simultaneous recording  
Feed movie files  
Edit the files  
Format HVR-DR60 for next shoot  
Archive recorded tape for repurposing  
DVCAM Camcorder  
HDV Files Stored on the HVR-DR60 Displayed  
on a PC Monitor  
Direct File Access from a Computer  
When connected to a computer via an i.LINK connection,  
the HVR-DR60 is recognized by the computer 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  
the computer. Furthermore, video files stored on the HVR-  
DR60 can be transferred to a computer 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 editors local drive. These features allow operators to  
focus on more creative and productive editing tasks.  
1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains  
*
an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will  
necessarily communicate with each other. For information on compatibility,  
operating conditions, and proper connection, please refer to the documentation  
supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector. For information on devices  
that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office.  
2 During playback, interruptions in video may appear between recordings.  
*
These interruptions do not occur after the recordings are copied to an i.LINK  
compatible nonlinear editor system via the i.LINK connection, and the recordings  
can be correctly edited. For information on compatible nonlinear editors, please  
contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer.  
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FEATURES  
Versatile Recording Modes  
VTR-like Controls  
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.  
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.  
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 camcorders rec start button.*3  
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.  
3 In this mode, a rec start delay of approximately 0.5 seconds may occur after  
*
the camcorder rec start button is pressed.  
FOLLOW mode  
Repeat Playback  
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  
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  
4 In this mode, a rec start delay of up to 2 seconds may occur after the  
*
camcorder rec start button is pressed.  
When used with the HVR-V1U camcorder, the HVR-DR60  
offers additional unique convenient features.  
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 its own control buttons. This allows  
control of the HVR-DR60 independent of camcorder  
operations.*5  
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.  
5 In HDV mode, interruptions in time code and video may appear in the  
recording when the camcorder rec control buttons are pressed.  
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Supported Camcorder Models  
Independent  
Recording  
SYNCHRO  
mode  
FOLLOW  
mode  
HDV  
DVCAM  
DV  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
*  
HVR-V1U  
DSR-450WS  
DSR-400  
DSR-570WS  
DSR-390  
HVR-Z1U  
DSR-250  
HVR-A1U  
DSR-PD170  
DSR-PD150  
DSR-PDX10  
HVR-DR60 Status Check  
*Recordable without a tape  
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.  
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.  
6 In HDV mode, approximately 0.5 seconds of the video captured before and  
after the camcorder rec start button is pressed may be lost.  
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User-free Area  
Long Operating Hours Using Common  
Camcorder Batteries  
The HVR-DR60 has a user-free area of approximately 1 GB in  
the hard disk, where common data files such as still images  
and project files of nonlinear editing systems can be stored.  
The HVR-DR60 uses the same infoLITHIUMTM L Series  
batteries as the HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U, and DSR-PD170  
camcorders. With the smallest capacity NP-F570 battery, the  
HVR-DR60 can run continuously up to 5.5 hours (330 min),  
and with the largest capacity NP-F970, this increases up to  
18 hours (1080 min). Long operating hours are offered  
using the same camcorder batteries HDV operators already  
have at hand.  
HDD Smart Protection  
– Robust Recording and Shock Resistance  
Three advanced technologies are used in the HVR-DR60 to  
provide reliable recording performance:  
Compact and Lightweight  
Shock  
Absorber  
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 camcorders cold  
shoe using the supplied shoe adapter, or attached using an  
optional VCT-1BP Bracket.  
HDD Smart  
Protection  
3G  
Sensor  
Buffer  
Memory  
1) Rubber shock absorbers hold the  
HDD unit in place, helping to prevent  
external shock from being  
transmitted when the HVR-DR60  
chassis is subject to impact.  
Shock Absorbers  
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 helps protect the HDD from being  
damaged when the unit is accidentally  
dropped and  
subject to  
3G sensor  
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 should continue to record  
stably even when dropped from as high as  
100 cm (39 3/8 inches) (based on Sony's testing).  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Hard disk drive  
Recording capacity  
Disk size  
60 GB*  
1.8 inches  
FAT32  
File system  
Interface  
i.LINK  
IEEE 1394a, 6-pin connector  
File format  
HDV  
MPEG-2-TS (.m2t)  
DVCAM/DV SP  
Built-in output device  
AVI-Type1 (.AVI), RAW-DV (.DV)  
23.02 x 11.5 mm (picture size), 128 x 64 dots  
LCD monitor  
OS compatibility  
OS  
Windows® 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4), Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2),  
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2), Mac® OS X (v10.3)  
General  
Mass  
230 g (8 oz)  
Power requirements  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)  
2.7 W (in recording mode with LCD monitor on)  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
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20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)  
i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin, 80 cm)  
Shoe adaptor  
Supplied accessories  
Operating instructions  
*In this specification, 1GB indicates 1 billion bytes. A portion of the recording capacity is used for data management.  
DIMENSIONS  
81(3 1/4)  
45(1 3/4)  
78.4(3 1/8)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
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Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.  
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.  
Sony, DVCAM, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, and their respective logos are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
HDD HARD DISK DRIVE logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor  
Company of Japan, Limited.  
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
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