Using in VIDEO mode. Sony HVR-MRC1

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Using in VIDEO mode

Connecting this unit to a camcorder

Refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder.

Connecting the shoe connector of the unit enables the camcorder to supply power and a stream signal.

Removing the CompactFlash

1 Open the CompactFlash slot door and push the eject

lever 1 to remove the CompactFlash.

2 Close the CompactFlash slot door.

Inserting/removing optional memory media

• Although this unit has been tested with CompactFlash,

Sony does not guarantee its operation with all

CompactFlash.

The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has been checked.

• CompactFlash with 133x 2GB or more specifications are recommended for this unit. (A speed of less than 133x is not guaranteed; space less than 2GB is not guaranteed.)

• Always format a new CompactFlash with this unit before use.

• Do not remove the CompactFlash while the access lamp is blinking.

Inserting the CompactFlash

1 Open the CompactFlash slot door while sliding the

OPEN latch.

2 Push the CompactFlash in the correct direction until it clicks into place.

3 Close the CompactFlash slot door.

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CompactFlash capacity and available recording time

CompactFlash available recording time

2GB

4GB

8GB

16GB

Approx. 9 min.

Approx. 18 min.

Approx. 36 min.

Approx. 72 min.

Notes

Do not repeatedly insert or remove the CompactFlash over a short amount of time. Doing so may cause mis-recognition of the CompactFlash and memory malfunction. If you open the

CompactFlash slot door while the unit is recording or in playback, operations will stop. If that occurs, be sure that the status on the LCD screen changes to x (playback/recording is stopped) before removing the CompactFlash.

When ejecting the CompactFlash, forcefully pressing the eject lever and allowing the CompactFlash to be pointed downward when ejected will cause the CompactFlash to fall.

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Menu settings

Check the individual settings and change them if necessary.

For details, see page 7.

1

Display the menu screen on the LCD screen by pressing the MENU button.

2

Select the desired setting by pressing the PREVIOUS/

REW button or the NEXT/FF button and press the

PLAY/EXEC button.

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Select the desired item by pressing the PREVIOUS/REW button or the NEXT/FF button and press the PLAY/

EXEC button.

4 Return to the VIDEO mode screen by pressing the

STOP button. Press the MENU button to close the menu screen.

Notes

You cannot record or play back movies while the menu screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Also, you cannot change to the menu screen on the LCD screen during recording or playback.