TAPELESS VX1000 / SONY HVR-MRC1

How to stop using MiniDV tapes on any camcorder that uses DV out firewire, record directly to CompactFlash cards! Battery life is 4x increased by not using miniDV tapes as no motors are operating, no interlacing as this unit is progressive recording, high resolution at 480p Full DV. Using the Sony HVR-MRC1 is by far the best and most reliable method to go tapeless, the unit also uses the commonly used Sony L series batteries. Super lightweight and easy menu system. The iCradle is needed (note to make sure yours comes with it) which is the HVRA-CR1, this is what makes this whole thing work as it has the Firewire port and battery slot.
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[@mistahfabb2064]

This is pretty amazing, stoked to see a way to digitize the footage quick and easy.

[@tompurtell4073]

Nice video. I trying to get a setup for my son who films skateboard videos and has a VX1000

[@teaxsskateboarding1]

Dad of the year

[@WilliamCarry-t3f]

You 🎸 ROCK

[@GemsOnVHS]

Mike, do you ever experience an endless "format" loop? I'm not able to do anything BUT format my card, and getting the "format error" repeatedly.

[@mikecrook]

I had that happen to me, I switched CF cards and worked fine after. That CF card I had to reformat on the PC to get working again

[@GemsOnVHS]

@@mikecrook thanks for the response Mike. I just ordered a new CF card to try. Hopefully it works. If so, I'll update the firmware and maybe my 32gb SanDisk will work! Cheers and thanks for all the work you do on the tapeless build!

[@mikecrook]

@@GemsOnVHS make sure you get the extreme pro sandisk card, the PRO is important

[@JayBoyModz]

Tearin up watching this thanks so much

[@mikecrook]

Much love ❤️🤍💛

[@skatehaas]

So sick! I’d like to know how the sound of skating sounds if there is any difference, and how the color of the clips look if there is any difference. Thanks for sharing!

[@mikecrook]

Check my Instagram @mikecrook for footage

[@SorieKondi]

I found your video and immediately pulled the trigger. Bought everything you have to film my little rippers. Then immediately after purchase found a local deal on a mint HDR-FX1 which the MRC1 should pair with as well. Found your IG, love the videos and your son's name.

[@mikecrook]

Thats amazing, thank you. The FX1 is a great camera too! Appreciate the love!

[@SorieKondi]

@@mikecrook I Just got my MRC1 in today and exchanged my CF for the 120MB you recommended. I feel like I saw it somewhere but was there a setting I need to turn off in the VX so it won't go into sleep mod while recording with the MRC?

[@mikecrook]

just touch the zoom rocker, VX will shut off if nothing is touched in 10 minutes, no setting for it @@SorieKondi

[@asfalttiihottuma4929]

Gamechanger! Thanks for sharing!

[@sevngxd_fs]

Modus what up fire gonna check out the vids!

[@metalheadlessons7703]

this is so cool i can finally make my videos look cooollllll THANKS IM GOING TO SEND THIS video to all my friends thanks BROOO!!!!!!!!! what type of camera is it i know its a vx1000 but more specific. SO SICK!!!!!!!!!

[@mikecrook]

Thanks! Im not 100% sure what your question is, but its a sony dcr vx1000. There is a great video on youtube about the history of it. Go check it out.

[@BurtReynoldss]

i don’t even own a VX. why am i here

[@nazare700]

Same bro

[@BurtReynoldss]

11 months later... still no VX but i got s DVX100a im tryna find a tapeless method right now for it

[@gggnnbgjm7679]

@@BurtReynoldss Did you find anything?

[@BurtReynoldss]

@@gggnnbgjm7679 I ended up buying a ClearClick 2.0 on Amazon and I use that for filming tapeless. Actually works pretty well. Fits on my DVX nicely. Newest edit on my channel was all filmed on it

[@jonicolton]

thank u

[@HWolfeIII]

Thanks for posting this video, I know someone who does this, with an HVR HD1000U, but with another recording unit. I have the MRC1, but not with the cradle. so I know what to get now. I currently have the Z5U and Z7U, but I want to invest in the older Sony models like this one.

[@JohnDoe-rc1lh]

Do these ever glitch or have issues not recording at all? I have a dts firestore digital recorder and thats the main issue i have

[@mikecrook]

I missed this sorry, never had a glitch once with this set up

[@seplayer]

So when I connect the HVR-MRC1 to the VX1000 turn on the MRC1 first and then the camera my MRC1 is going to freeze in the moment the camera is turning on. No matter if Camera or VTR. When I turn the camera off again the MRC1 is not frozen again. Whats the issue there? I have these components: SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash 32GB 160MB/s FireWire Cable IEEE 1394A FireWire Cable IEEE 1394. Both cables give the same result.

[@mikecrook]

inspect your firewire port, you might have a bent pin on the VX it self.

[@seplayer]

@ook the pins seem to be okay and in order. I just ordered a Firewire PCI card to connect the Camcorder to my PC. Then we will see what will happen so I can exclude the problem to be at the miniDV port.

[@seplayer]

​@@mikecrook I recently made a video of checking the DV Output for any damage. It seems to be flawless from the outside. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opypomVslMSLY5I

[@mikecrook]

also plug your mrc1 into the computer to test it will detect the same as your camera, it can simply be your cord causing the issue @@seplayer

[@seplayer]

@ook okay I got some news. I got a PCI Chip for my Windows 10 PC with firewire ports. The camera is being recognized as Photo eiditing device but not as camera device. When I go to stream labs and take the DV as source for getting its picture I can chose the cam in the video recording sources tab but after that nothing happens. So at least the camera is getting recognizes but I actually dont know how to use it linked to my computer. The MRC1 is freezing again when I connect it to the PC. Same procedure as with connecting it to the cam. Only thing I managed now is to capture Tapes via Sony Vegas. I even can click on "capture tape" in vegas and the signal is going to the camera and it starts to rewind to the beginning and then plays the whole tape.

[@nickpierre]

Nice! Now I wish I never got rid of my VX. :(

[@mwmingram]

Great video.

[@mikecrook]

thank you!

[@vivaavida8271]

EXCELENT VIDEO ,

[@pat5431]

I hear of people fusing their cameras DV ports when connecting a firewire to it and a computer, while keeping the camera powered on? Are there any dangers of fusing your DV port while using this recorder?

[@mikecrook]

Im assuming fusing you mean just plugging a firewire cord into the camera and to the computer? This has been done for a long time to live capture. Can’t see an issue why this would be of danger. The word fusing though could you elaborate on that?

[@pat5431]

@@mikecrookat 3:20 in this video is where I heard about it. Fusing like I meant burning out kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaPbioOcncyeoKM

[@mikecrook]

@@pat5431 there is no power from the firewire on the mrc1, so yes its safe.

[@pat5431]

@@mikecrook sweet thanks!

[@lankyfilms5030]

Anybody else having a problem getting it to start recording? Mine is stuck on no file and won’t change

[@tomra4501]

same :) when you turn on the camera, can you see that your recorder recognizes that something linked with it?

[@Bike4content]

Ur voice is very calm lol sick vid

[@mikecrook]

Lol thanks!!! Hard to take that in but appreciate the compliment ❤️

[@blakebaxter6152]

Is the audio and footage 100% preserved?

[@mikecrook]

if anything its better as its more reliable than tapes glitching

[@Wakeupproductions]

Very nice! What is the difference (in terms of quality) between AVI DV and RAW DV? Thank you.

[@mikecrook]

In short Raw DV is for mac and AVI for windows. Thats the only difference I have seen in my research both are stated to be of the same quality too. AVI is a more common file type now with more programs allowing to use it. Adobe has removed the DV codec which is frustrating.

[@Wakeupproductions]

@@mikecrook thanks a lot for your answer.

[@cdock]

@@mikecrook Just got one of these. If I’m editing on a windows PC with Sony Vegas should I film in AVI or Raw DV?

[@mikecrook]

@@cdock AVI is much easier to work with

[@rubenolivars5522]

someone please help the adapter is stuck to the hot shoe and i cant get it off.

[@lardass.m4v]

what type of mount are you using to attach it to the vx? I just got one of these and have no knowledge about any type of mounts

[@mikecrook]

I have the mounts on a story highlight on instagram

[@miguelalvarez4591]

Thank you for this video Mike & Tadashi. Which cf card do you use with it? Thx!

[@mikecrook]

Link in the description, just use a max of 32gb

[@armin38822]

This little device was giving me hell at first. Sometimes it filmed,sometimes it didn't. It was unreliable. Then I got fresh batteries and changed my firewire cable. That was all it needed to start working just the way it was intended. So if you are having issues,try doing the same thing.

[@blakebaxter6152]

What kind of card reader do you recommend?

[@mikecrook]

any will do, I have a lexar one that I have had for over 10 years

[@howiespancakeshack]

Thank you for this. x

[@fc1133]

You open the files in QuickTime but how do you edit them? DaVinci Resolve does not support these files. Thanks.

[@mikecrook]

Will answer here too, Switch format to AVI instead of RawDV

[@TwistedChaz]

Do you think this device would also work with HDV? I've got an old Sony HDR-HC1E that is constantly having tape deck issues.

[@mikecrook]

If it has firewire out then yes, so far haven’t heard of a camera not compatible

[@alanvanallen7762]

Yes,it does,I use one on my Sony Z1e,I have tested it on a Canon XM1 (GL1) and could not get it to work,but will work on Sony TRV110E OK even for synchronous star/stop

[@davestreicher]

I am having a hard time finding CompactFlash cards for this. Your link shows "unavailable". People I talk to say this unit is finicky and it has to be a certain type or brand, Also, 32GB might not work.. How sure are you about this? I am not sure about the return policies if I just try to buy them everywhere and wait to see if one of them works. Any ideas?

[@mikecrook]

Ive had multiple people report these work: SanDisk Extreme PRO CF Cards (Don't use the Extreme) 32gb

[@davestreicher]

@@mikecrook , is there a power supply? Is it the same as my Sony camera? I can't seem to find anything online or in the manual.

[@mikecrook]

@@davestreicher there is a DC IN but I really cant see why you would need one, a small L series battery is lasting me well over 8 hours of use

[@davestreicher]

@@mikecrook I just like to be prepared. Batteries can go bad and I wouldn't want it to quit in the middle of a shoot. Its just nice to have in the bag just in case. So any ideas of a model number?

[@mikecrook]

@@davestreicher Looking at it right now, its the same DC cable for the Sony vx2000, trv900. I found a bunch on amazon for cables that should work. If you have instagram feel free to dm me and I can send you pictures of the dc port

[@pat5431]

Does the look of the video change when filming tapeless? Is the tape recording going to be full quality compared to a flash recorder?

[@mikecrook]

Its the exact same as tape but with less issues like no more glitches as example. Hit me up on IG if you want to chat about it

[@pat5431]

@@mikecrook thanks for helping! I'm about to go make a deal on a Canon XL2 tomorrow, so I'm trying to learn. I'll go follow you

[@martinwillow3906]

Do you haven’t format the card and do the settings over after the camera is turned off?

[@mikecrook]

absolutely not, you can delete the clips on the computer too, settings save.

[@highdesertclips6933]

@@mikecrook so once I set it up it’s always set up no matter if I turn it off

[@HangarLiving]

hi! such a great innovative product! is the sound that comes out is the same as the regular or it varies ? , also what about the price ?

[@mikecrook]

Price varies but sound is exactly the same!!!

[@strejdafil1218]

Hi, Do you have some delay after pres REC button on MRC1 to start recording? I have arou 2 second delay after pres REC button to start recording. I thing that it is problem of my CF card. Do you have similar experience?

[@mikecrook]

the delay is very short to be an issue. Its about 1-2 seconds yes.

[@meowballz1]

is recording quality better than digitizing tapes?

[@mikecrook]

Yes it is

[@ampleaf]

What kind of CF Digital Memory Card reader do you recommend for uploading videos/ pictures onto the computer?

[@mikecrook]

I have a lexar for the past 10 years, still going strong

[@ampleaf]

Appreciate the feedback! I’m working on restoring a SONY DCR-VX2000 and I’m attempting to use an HVR-MRC1 for tapeless recording. Really appreciate your videos man.

[@t00scoops]

do you have to format the card every time you turn the MRC on? also this eliminates the need for capture cameras?

[@mikecrook]

no need to format each time

[@bigfoottapes5167]

Is there an other option for the mount? For example a L Mount? But other than that great video!

[@mikecrook]

Yes, in my highlighted stories on IG, I have it running on the side with a tripod extender bracket. soo much better for the weight and easy to press the record button

[@wyattcunningham6792]

Any troubleshooting for if hitting the record buttons does nothing? I seem to be getting no reaction

[@mikecrook]

Inspect your firewire port on the camera, more than likely you have a bent pin. If all 4 pins are normal could be your cord.

[@tomra4501]

do you know if its a sync problem? or does it show on your recorder that there is a camera connected?

[@1.5FB]

Yo Mike i need your help! So my setup is a vx2100 and I got myself a DVR-MRC1. Iv not done the update file just yet. I have followed the video and set everything up but the update. When I press record nothing happens. Iv noticed in the comments to check the ports on the camera and they are working. I did buy a fairly decent cable on Amazon and wasn’t a cheaper option. My MRC1 is working with my CF card (transcend 32gb)as far as I’m aware. And It has been formatted. The issue only comes from when I click the two buttons to record nothing happens?. It there setting on the vx I should change or Should I do the update v3 then try again? or do you suggest a new cable? Thanks ✌️

[@Alexxzzzs]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@1.5FB]

@@Alexxzzzs Yo man. So for me the firewire port on my VX2100 was broken. I ended up getting it fixed. works now tho. what you having issues with?

[@user-sn9fh8ww4f]

hello Which card model do you recommend??? I read that not all cards are compatible?

[@mikecrook]

Sandisk extreme pro 32gb

[@MSVP21]

Legend

[@metalheadlessons7703]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@J_Lee93]

Dang. You make hitting those record buttons look easy. I can’t, for the life of me, get the thing to start recording. It worked one time immediately after turning my vx on and now I’ve lost the algorithm I guess lol. Any suggestions?

[@HomechillGaming]

Any luck? I’ve been trying to figure this out too

[@kennybfilms_]

@@HomechillGaming have you tried pressing both buttons on your HVR, that's what works for me.

[@beatrizpires7616]

i was wondering if there isn't any like tape design with a built in space to put an sd card? it would be so much easier, i can't find any solution for my canon uc-v300E, if anyone as one, pls just tell me

[@mikecrook]

To run a tape even if it is a “dummy tape” defeats the main purpose, these camcorders are prone to bad heads that causes glitches.

[@skateinspace]

dummy tapes dont touch the heads as there is no tape in them, not even sure what the point of a dummy tape is. heads in VX are rarely the problem, its the dirt/dust build up on the heads that makes the glitches👍

[@jordancartwright5436]

Does this work on other mini DV cameras such as a canon gl2?

[@mikecrook]

Any camera that has firewire

[@noelrichter5956]

I recently got the MRC1. Everything works perfectly with the VX2000. But my VX1000 only records, but cannot play back the footage. The screen in the viewfinder remains black and does not display DV IN. In general the playback works with tape. Has anyone had similar experiences? Maybe I just need the right settings on my VX?

[@mikecrook]

Some VX's have DV in and some dont, most europe versions of the vx1000 only have DV Out

[@noelrichter5956]

Thank you very much for your answer! I have a VX PAL version. So there is no solution to play the footage with the MRC1?

[@ryanrobinson1346]

I love you Mike

[@GLadislav23]

any idea how this would work with HDR FX7 in 1080i ?

[@mikecrook]

MRC1 would auto detect the source is 1080i

[@visaozinha831]

how many minutes the 32gb flashcard can store? 15 min or so?

[@mikecrook]

138mins

[@shittybill3900]

Are there any fixes for a mrc1 that works but will stop recording on its own? Longest clip I’ve been able to get is about a minute before it stops recording. Using a 16gb Lexar udma 7 card.

[@mikecrook]

Card might be to slow or out of virtual memory and capping at 1 minute. Class 10 is recommended for CF card which is minimum 120mb/s write speed

[@sleestak284]

Can this take vx1000 batteries?

[@mikecrook]

yes it can, in fact any L series battery just make sure its 7.2 volts

[@seang.6901]

Hey Mike, Thanks for this great tutorial. I wonder if you can help me troubleshoot a small issue I've been having. I follow all the instructions using a vx2100/ mrc 1 (with sandisk 32gb extreme pro CF card) and it's not letting me record. It says No File, and won't record no matter what I do. I even updated the firmware to 3.0 and still no luck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :).

[@nathanfrearstuff]

I’m having the same issue. I tried new FireWire cable and new CF cards. Anyone have a fix for this?

[@MrWiseinheart]

Can I capture my DV tapes footage onto this device from a camcorder?

[@mikecrook]

Yes you can

[@ilikecupn00dlez96]

Can you import footage into premiere pro without any problems?

[@mikecrook]

if you change the settings to AVI on the MRC1

[@UenoHeavyIndustries]

Does the sony hvrmrc1 record in whatever fps the camera is set for? Like for example if my camcorder is running at 24p will it natively also record in 24p or does it force a different fps?

[@mikecrook]

matches the output of the camera

[@UenoHeavyIndustries]

@@mikecrook Thank you!

[@bautistadegemmis8952]

hi! im using my vx like this but don't know where put the light if m filming lines with fisheye. how you do it??

[@mikecrook]

Check my instagram, have pics of it rigged up

[@angelfoto4795]

Could this work with a Sony PDW? These cameras record on DV but using a PFD disc instead of tape. All these cameras support iLink too.

[@mikecrook]

If it has firewire I can’t see it not working. Worth a shot and worse case resell to make your money back.

[@keatorski]

After setting the camera to VTR, do you have to press play on the camera to play back the footage, or do you just set the camera to VTR? I'm asking because the flex cable for the play button broke on my camera. Thank you

[@mikecrook]

the MRC1 has a play button. But not all VX's have dv playback as a heads up.

[@keatorski]

@@mikecrook Hmm ok. My question is if you have to press play on the camera as well. Someone in another video says to press play on the MRC1 and play on the camera, but I noticed in your video you said to just press play on the MRC1. Thanks!

[@mikecrook]

@@keatorski ohh no, just play on the MRC1

[@keatorski]

@@mikecrook Ok cool, I appreciate your help, and thanks for making the tutorial as well.

[@jaikynrussell2466]

i have a problem with my mrc-1, everytime i plug it into my vx1000 and press record nothing happens and the mrc-1 screen tends to freeze, i thought it was a problem with my vx until i tried it with my trv900 and the same problem occured, tried different firewire cables and nothing works still, used to work great and out of nowhere this started to happen

[@noidfilms4732]

yes i have this exact same issue is there anyway to prevent this??? @Mikecrook ?

[@HomechillGaming]

@@noidfilms4732 any fix???

[@andrewanderton]

Same issues did you find a fix?

[@andrewanderton]

@@noidfilms4732 did u find a fix?

[@andrewanderton]

@@HomechillGamingdid you find a fix?

[@strawberrycrxme]

Does this work with Panasonic dv cameras

[@panic924]

I buy hvr mrc1, but "No File" is displayed and dv is not connected and format didn't work

[@panic924]

But when playback mode it"DV input" so I don't think it's a firewire cable issue

[@mikecrook]

Sounds like you have a pin damaged in your firewire port on your camera. This is very common having a bent firewire pin and in most cases you can bend it back in place

[@panic924]

@@mikecrook I tried with 3 other vx1000 or vx2000, but didnt worked. and used 3 new firewire cables

[@altonbailey9702]

I can't believe how expensive those units are. It's firewire and a compact flash card. 200-400 dollars for the simplest tech ever.

[@mikecrook]

When you compare the cost of tapes and repairs its really not expensive, in turn its cheaper. The pros outweigh the cost

[@segatronmedia]

I think someone could technically create this tech if they were really clever, or perhaps find a tech company to develop a lower cost unit, but by the time you get to that point you could of dropped that 400 and just be done

[@altonbailey9702]

@@segatronmedia I mistook it. It’s not 400, it’s like 600-800 in the states so far as my searching has gone. I got the Firestone FS4 for 200 and it’s rad.

[@mikecrook]

@@altonbailey9702 i just bought one on ebay for $400usd 7 days ago. Just wait they will come up or search your local listings

[@segatronmedia]

@@altonbailey9702 How does the battery life last on this thing?

[@freshcassette.]

hey man great video, do you think this would work with a different DV camera brand like a Canon xh a1?

[@mikecrook]

so looking up the camera it says it have firewire 600, it should work on any camera that has firewire

[@an63l36]

Can you still get the camera affects while recording with it ?

[@mikecrook]

You mean like the internal camera fade and etc.. that would need to try but probably not as it needs a tape in. but you can record with a tape in too and it would probably work. I just don't see a need for that though as the effects are easily doable in post.

[@Mardinovic]

Damnnn this is so cool!! Thanks Mike!!

[@TheWishin]

Will the HVR -MRC1 work on the canon xm2 because i heard some people say it won’t work and some it will work

[@mikecrook]

only issues ive heard is people buying really slow CF cards, this is the number 1 issue to it "not working" so 120MBS CF card 32gb or under. Ive tried it on several Cameras and all work

[@kennietalvitiesvedlin1622]

so nice video!!! where did you find your short firewire cable?

[@mikecrook]

amazon

[@chrisdunderdale]

Wouldn’t a z1, z5 or z7 be a better solution here? Sure you can get that dv look on sd dv output? They have the direct sd recorder don’t they?

[@mikecrook]

for myself and many skateboard filmers the sony VX's are our favorite cameras to use is why, there is many reasons why we use this old tech

[@freeairdrop4704]

I want buy memory recorde unit From which site should I buy?

[@mikecrook]

ebay

[@FilipMarysko]

I have DataVideo DN-60A and Canon MX2. Similaor setup, but can’t get it working. The unit says No Input. Maybe wrong firewire cable. I have to give it more time and test it some more.

[@mikecrook]

Firewire cable is very important and many fixes reported was the cause of units not working

[@andrewanderton]

Still got the dn60?

[@FilipMarysko]

@@andrewanderton gave it to a friend and I think it’s not working. Maybe I need to try more cables.

[@andrewanderton]

@@FilipMarysko I’d be interested in buying if either of u are selling it?

[@aLittlePal]

Jesus it is quality footage. But sad for little me tried to get component analog to digital, didn’t know such external recording unit exists.

[@mehdizobouh1608]

Great vid man!!! Where can ibuy all that stuf bc im from eur

[@mikecrook]

Ebay or local listings

[@inuningen]

That's awesome. Do you think recording monitor also works with?? I saw some VHS camcorder user attached recording monitor with hdmi converter.

[@mikecrook]

Could definitely run a field monitor through rca

[@inuningen]

Thanks🙏

[@amerikanamedia2253]

I just bought an MRC-1 for my Panasonic DVX-100b. It works, but I’m having trouble importing the .DV files into Premiere Pro - or any other program, for that matter. Do I need a plug-in for PP to import the files for editing? A point in the right direction would be fantastic 🙏🏻

[@mikecrook]

switch to AVI on the MRC1

[@amerikanamedia2253]

@@mikecrook Will do. Thanks!

[@drisssqalli6510]

it work the same with the sony HVR-dr60 which have a 60gb disk drive instead of the compact flash

[@mikecrook]

Except this records in progressive

[@andrewanderton]

@@mikecrook does the dr60 not shoot progressive?

[@mikecrook]

@@andrewanderton it doesn’t state anywhere about it, also i dont have one and extremely hard to get one too so hard to answer that one

[@andrewanderton]

@@mikecrook I’m looking at getting one, from what I’ve heard from other people clips are just drag and drop.

[@mikecrook]

@@andrewanderton let me know!

[@PeterBacon]

So there is no way to remove the tape icon? Seems kind of distracting while shooting

[@mikecrook]

a very small trade off for a large win in my opinion.

[@bradowen9418]

try putting in a tape and just not recording on it - or record as backup

[@ChrisChevs]

If I record onto a tape then plug this in can i record the stuff on the tape to the recorder? Also does audio work?

[@mikecrook]

Yes you can. You can also record both at the same time. That was the purpose of the unit, records a digital backup. Audio works too

[@ChrisChevs]

@@mikecrook Awesome thanks!

[@user-uo3bb4xy9o]

Does that mean I don’t have to worry about playback affecting the vx?

[@mikecrook]

Playback has no issues because no motors running the tapes

[@edwinhassid.7337]

Could you use this to bypass a VX unit with glitching issues?

[@mikecrook]

Yes since glitches comes from the tapes and heads this bypasses that issue.

[@segatronmedia]

@@mikecrook #holyfuck

[@codyup]

I can only get my HVR-MRC1 to record through my vx1000 if I power the vx on first. Does that seem normal?

[@mikecrook]

sorry for the delay, yeah thats totally ok

[@codyup]

@@mikecrook seems like every video I see, the user can turn on either the camera or the HVR-MRC1 first with no problems recording, so it seemed something was wrong with one I have. This also means if I watch a recording back, the HVR has to be turned off before switching the vx from VTR to camera mode.

[@mikecrook]

@@codyup there is 3 versions of internal parts of a VX, you could simply have one of your boards not matching version. This is a whole subject matter that is very hard to explain over text. But I have had this happen with a vx I have had that was Japanese. Might be that simply

[@codyup]

@@mikecrook I figured out that the HVR I have has a loose FireWire connection. I can get it to function perfectly when held in the right position, otherwise it doesn’t seem to register when the camera is turned back on. Luckily I can send it back and get a new one, but just wanted to say thanks and let you know.

[@mikecrook]

@@codyup Oh wild! well thats good to hear, thats the last thing I would have thought of so thats great info appreciate the follow up

[@hostsofmichael]

720p? Did you mean 720 pixels wide? by 480 pixels? Even if that was the case, the clip's information is shown on your computer screen @5:42, at 640x480 , which is 480p. 720p (with a 4:3 aspect ratio) would give a resolution of 1280x720. Sorry in advance if i'm missing something here...

[@hostsofmichael]

Wait a minute....the same Mike Crook from Toronto / Skateperception? Hardflip backtail bigspin Mike Crook??

[@mikecrook]

@@hostsofmichael yeah thats me haha! Yeah 720 width, my bad if thats miss information but it upscales it slightly.

[@cmalchik]

​@@mikecrook hang on, you can tell that the overlay at 5:32 is cropped compared to the video on the laptop screen. compare the space above your head. so I'm guessing something happened to the footage before you overlayed it but why would this be 720 width?

[@mikecrook]

@@cmalchik It cropped it in editing, I made the video quickly and used Imovie on my phone to edit is why.

[@jadonjjj]

Hey I am having a problem with my MCR1. When I put my CF card in and plug it into my camera (vx2000) it says "No File" I tried looking this up but nothing helped me. I also updated it to version 3 but that didn't help ether.

[@mikecrook]

This can be your firewire port on the camera, also can be the CF card is to slow of speed

[@lurk9810]

a fresh firewire cord fixed this issue for me

[@jadonjjj]

@@mikecrook dang I just bought a new firewire cable, same problem.

[@mikecrook]

@@jadonjjj inspect your firewire port on the camera, should be 4 gold pins in a perfect line, one might be popped out

[@jadonjjj]

hey while im filming it randomly stops recording while i am using it. any idea why that happens?

[@mikecrook]

1. Over heating 2. Bad cable 3. Wrong cf card this happens the most 4. Firewire port on camera has dirty pins or damaged.

[@jadonjjj]

@@mikecrook my firewire cable was damaged a little while ago, ill get a replacement and let you know

[@miguelacalpotura9672]

Do you have to format and set it up everytime you power on the camera, or is it just a one time thing?

[@mikecrook]

Thats just for the first time

[@miguelacalpotura9672]

Thank you for the reply! Been trying to get this set up dialed. Im currently getting a 'media incompatible' message when turning on the unit. Do you have any tips on how to resolve this on a new card? Thank you!

[@mikecrook]

@@miguelacalpotura9672 sounds like your CF card is incompatible, 120mbs and 32gb or under i know work.

[@letskillsaint]

Any camera with a fire wire ?

[@boutiquethefirm]

Can this still work if your playback mode doesn't function

[@mikecrook]

I can't give a 100% on that as many issues could be the cause of no playback. But if you can hook up your VX to a computer and it shows up it will work.

[@RafaelZeratai]

My question would be, how do you actually know what you re recording if yo cannot watch while recording?

[@mikecrook]

you can watch the clips, the device is DV in and out

[@RafaelZeratai]

@@mikecrook yeah but there is no way you can watch while recording? Or maybe with an extra screen or something?

[@mikecrook]

the viewfinder is a screen on a vx1, or you just mean so all the homies can watch. I just bring my laptop and drop the clips at the spot @@RafaelZeratai

[@RafaelZeratai]

I mean while you are recording the viewfinder gets disabled by the “no cassette” notification? Or does it work normally with the hvr mcr connected to it? Because on the video while you record you can’t actually see what you are recording just guessin by pointing the camera where you want. After that I know you can watch them clips but during recording you can’t?

[@mikecrook]

The viewfinder stays on while recording, the no tape icon is very small in the middle. This is the same on every camera I have tried with the MRC1@@RafaelZeratai

[@wessss1df516]

Would this work with a vx2100?

[@mikecrook]

Yea it does!

[@nickvieweg]

What if you want to use a light? Any alternative ways of mounting?

[@mikecrook]

Sorry for the delay! on my IG I have my rig with a light

[@mikecrook]

@bayboose hey on my instagram I have my Rig in my story highlights

[@jakeschwartz3025]

I bought one of these memory recording units and it freezes/does not record 80% of the time on two different Sony pd100s I have (both of which have dropouts when I film tapes through them) but then I tried it on a vx1000 and a buddy’s pd100 (which films on tapes fine) and it worked no problem. Do you or anyone have any clue why this is?

[@mikecrook]

Maybe Corrosion? Sounds like your pd100's need a cleaning inside or your firewire port is damaged/or loose connection.

[@andrewanderton]

Same issue did u ever fix it?

[@konarussi]

my mrc1 switches to avi every time i turn it on, how do i keep it on raw dv?

[@mikecrook]

Thats an odd one, maybe the RAW DV selection is not being applied. (like hitting OK *play button*)

[@konarussi]

@@mikecrook well it says it’s on raw dv until i turn it off, then it goes back to avi

[@mikecrook]

@@konarussi If you have Instagram shoot me a DM, its really hard to help without seeing what you have.

[@andrewanderton]

How fast does the cf card have to be and does it have to be udma 6 or 7?

[@mikecrook]

The link in description works great, also there is a user manual linked that has the specs. I would stick with class 10 32gb

[@DiscreetNYC]

Hey how much time of footage were you able to get on that 32gb card?

[@mikecrook]

140 mins

[@DiscreetNYC]

@@mikecrook Thank you!!

[@jeannotprosmart]

can this record at 1080 Full hd ?

[@mikecrook]

depends on the output of the camera, so on a camera that shoots 1080i the footage will be 1080. I highly recommend reading the user manual.

[@alanvanallen7762]

It works OK on my Sony Z1e,which I think is 1440 HD

[@MichaW94]

Hey, very nice video!! Do you always after every clip have to push play/ stop on the VX and on the Unit?

[@mikecrook]

Only on the unit. The vx is in standby mode

[@alanvanallen7762]

No,it depends on the camera,myZ1e will operate from the camera record button,but with some you have to use the record buttons on the MRC unit

[@segatronmedia]

so does this thing only record in 16:9?

[@mikecrook]

4:3

[@thevilllllllllllllll]

Anyone have opinions on the hvr dr60??? (hdd)

[@mikecrook]

works the same, just has an internal HDD (which has a lifespan)

[@donovanday9062]

Does the camera charge the MRC1?

[@mikecrook]

no its does use the same L series battery though, it has a cradle to put a battery on

[@matthewfromtexas]

DV files from the device arent supported by premiere pro when trying to import them

[@mikecrook]

This is an adobe support issue I found out after making the video. You can record in AVI as-well

[@LeoBanuelos]

@@mikecrook is there a substantial difference from recording in AVI to the DV format?

[@mikecrook]

@@LeoBanuelos I have yet to try but can’t see it being a deal breaker at all. Avi is still full res.