Maximizing the efficiency of Non-linear editing

Via a simple i.LINK connection, the HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit developed by Sony allows recording of HDV1080i stream from an HDV camcorder, or DV stream from a DVCAM camcorder. The 1.8-inch internal HDD offers a large capacity of 60GB, which translates into an impressive approx.270 minutes (4.5 hours) for both HDV and DVCAM recordings. The HDV1080i stream is recorded as native HDV files (.M2T), while DV stream is recorded as AVI files (.AVI :DV Type1).

Small size and perfect balance

The HVR-DR60 measures just 79(W)x44(H)x100(L)mm in size, and only 227g in weight (excluding battery). Using the supplied shoe adapter, the unit can be mounted on the cold shoe of the camcorder. Also, by use of the optional blacket VCT-1BP, it can be mounted on the rear of the camcorder, where it will not affect the mobility of the compact camcorder.

Hybrid operation for reliable recording & archiving

Using the hybrid recording function, in which video and audio material is recorded simultaneously to the hard disk and tape, you can be assured that you won’t lose an important shot. In the rare case that either the tape device or hard disk fails, you will always have a backup. The hybrid function also facilitates archiving operations of your all-important source footage – which in most cases do not allow for reshoots. After a shoot, immediately archive your source tape and use the HVR-DR60 material as your work footage. Unlike camcorders using low-capacity recording media, there is no need to invest the time and effort in copying the original data to a separate high-capacity medium. Just reformat the HVR-DR60 and you are ready to go on your next assignment. 

Specifications

• Capacity: 60GB, 1.8 inch
• Recording Time: Approx. 4.5 hours
• Transfer Speed: Transfers video at ~3x real time (Approx. 80Mbps)
• File System: FAT32 file system
• Recording File Format: Records .m2t (HDV), .avi (Type 1) and Raw DV (DV) file formats
• Cache Recording: 14 seconds
• HDD Smart Protection: 3G Sensor, Shock Absorber, & Buffer Memory (max. 14 seconds)