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.

Highlights:
- Simultaneous recording onto CompactFlash card, as well as onto tape
- Quick access and high speed transfer of content
- Integrated design with the HVR-Z5U for cable-less operation
- Selectable playback format in various playback modes
- LCD Display
- Uses InfoLithium® L series batteries

Connector: i.LINK (IEEE1394 6-pin connector S400)
Dimensions: Approx. 2 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/8 inches (57 x 102 x 34 mm)
Power Consumption: 2.2W
Power Requirements: DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC: 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Weight: Approx. 4 oz. (130 g)

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.