Question about MRC1K at DVinfo.net

Denny Gulvas · March 15th, 2014, 05:15 PM

The manual for the Sony MRCK1 is very vague in many respects. Can someone tell me if there is a way to display on the screen of my Z5-U what is going on through the MRCK-1 (timecode, battery level etc.)? When I`m recording the only indications I`m seeing on the LCD screen are standby-record and time remaining on card in relation to what`s going to the MRCK-1. Thank you...

Adam Gold · March 15th, 2014, 05:23 PM

Yes, I believe that's pretty much all you can get. The rest is on the MRC. Although p 142 of your Z5 manual shows other indicators that will be lit when you have the MRC connected, such as the i.Link, CF and EXT REC CTRL indicators. The timecode should be the same on your MRC as on your Cam, and if the MRC is snapped to the back of your Z5 there is only one batt level to monitor, which is the one on your cam. If it's using the cradle for some reason, then it makes sense to have it on the MRC's screen.

Leslie Wand · March 15th, 2014, 06:06 PM

timecode, battery level etc.

they're on the display in the z5. what in particularly are you looking for?

Denny Gulvas · March 16th, 2014, 06:33 AM

When running only the MRCK1 alone without tape, I do not have timecode registering on camera`s LCD. while shooting...

Leslie Wand · March 16th, 2014, 06:55 AM

ah, i've never noticed that - interesting and i should imagine annoying...

i always run tape even though i never use it - i like the instant archiving of raw material.

Adam Gold · March 16th, 2014, 11:57 AM

It's showing on mine.

Of course, I always use Free Run, real time. It shows whether or not I am recording, whether or not there is a card inserted in the MRC.

It's the cam that generates all this info and sends to the MRC, not the other way around. So if you are not seeing on the Z5 screen, it is a Z5 setting, not an MRC issue. The MRC only records and displays what you send it from your Z5. The MRC should merely echo the TC that it is getting from the Z5.

Make sure you carefully go through your DISPLAY SET and TC/UB SET menus on the Z5 (and of course in the manual).

Denny Gulvas · March 18th, 2014, 04:49 PM

Thank you for the information, as always it`s very helpful and greatly appreciated!

Adam Gold · March 19th, 2014, 10:17 AM

Note that the unit is called an MRC1k or just MRC1. I'm including that here so this thread will come up in any sub-forum searches on the unit name.

Pete Bauer · March 19th, 2014, 11:48 AM

Thread title amended.

March 15th, 2014, 05:15 PM	#1
Denny Gulvas New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DuBois, Pa. Posts: 22	Question about MRC1K The manual for the Sony MRCK1 is very vague in many respects. Can someone tell me if there is a way to display on the screen of my Z5-U what is going on through the MRCK-1 (timecode, battery level etc.)? When I`m recording the only indications I`m seeing on the LCD screen are standby-record and time remaining on card in relation to what`s going to the MRCK-1. Thank you...

March 15th, 2014, 05:23 PM	#2
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	re: Question about MRC1K Yes, I believe that's pretty much all you can get. The rest is on the MRC. Although p 142 of your Z5 manual shows other indicators that will be lit when you have the MRC connected, such as the i.Link, CF and EXT REC CTRL indicators. The timecode should be the same on your MRC as on your Cam, and if the MRC is snapped to the back of your Z5 there is only one batt level to monitor, which is the one on your cam. If it's using the cradle for some reason, then it makes sense to have it on the MRC's screen. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

March 15th, 2014, 06:06 PM	#3
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	re: Question about MRC1K timecode, battery level etc. they're on the display in the z5. what in particularly are you looking for? __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

March 16th, 2014, 06:33 AM	#4
Denny Gulvas New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DuBois, Pa. Posts: 22	re: Question about MRC1K When running only the MRCK1 alone without tape, I do not have timecode registering on camera`s LCD. while shooting...

March 16th, 2014, 06:55 AM	#5
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	re: Question about MRC1K ah, i've never noticed that - interesting and i should imagine annoying... i always run tape even though i never use it - i like the instant archiving of raw material. __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

March 16th, 2014, 11:57 AM	#6
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	re: Question about MRC1K It's showing on mine. Of course, I always use Free Run, real time. It shows whether or not I am recording, whether or not there is a card inserted in the MRC. It's the cam that generates all this info and sends to the MRC, not the other way around. So if you are not seeing on the Z5 screen, it is a Z5 setting, not an MRC issue. The MRC only records and displays what you send it from your Z5. The MRC should merely echo the TC that it is getting from the Z5. Make sure you carefully go through your DISPLAY SET and TC/UB SET menus on the Z5 (and of course in the manual). __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error." Last edited by Adam Gold; March 16th, 2014 at 03:55 PM.

March 18th, 2014, 04:49 PM	#7
Denny Gulvas New Boot Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DuBois, Pa. Posts: 22	re: Question about MRC1K Thank you for the information, as always it`s very helpful and greatly appreciated!

March 19th, 2014, 10:17 AM	#8
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Re: Question about MRC1k Note that the unit is called an MRC1k or just MRC1. I'm including that here so this thread will come up in any sub-forum searches on the unit name. __________________ "It can only be attributable to human error... This sort of thing has cropped up before, and it has always been due to human error."

March 19th, 2014, 11:48 AM	#9
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: Question about MRC1K Thread title amended. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!