The Datavideo HRS-30 is an amazing portable recorder featuring an integrated 10.1-inch monitor. It serves both as a field recorder and a playback system. This device can record from HD and SD video equipment via HD/SD-SDI, supporting various video formats like 1080i, 720p, 576i, and 480i. It offers a choice of recording formats in MEPG-II Long-GOP or intra-frame (i-frame) with 4:2:2 color sampling. The recorded MXF/OP1A file format is compatible with a wide range of NLE and play-out systems. Recorded files are stored on a removable caddy that works with 2.5-inch HDD and SSD drives. Key features include a removable hard drive, support for the NTFS format with no 2GB/4GB file limitation, HD/SD SDI input, output, and loop-through with embedded audio, HDMI output with embedded audio, and a wide range of video resolutions. It also supports SD mode recording with selectable bit rates, and records in MXF/OP1A and MOV QuickTime formats. The device supports V mount and Anton Bauer batteries, has a wide-view angle color TFT LCD display for OSD operation, and comes with many useful features like an internal color bar, audio indicator, and time code display. Technical specifications cover video standards, formats, storage medium, estimated record time, and more.
Using the Datavideo HRS-30 is easy. First, connect your HD or SD video equipment to the HD/SD-SDI input. You can choose the appropriate video format and recording mode according to your needs. When it comes to power, you can use the DC input or an external battery like V-Mount or Anton Bauer, but remember it doesn't support 7.2V batteries. To start recording, simply turn on the main power switch and the monitor power switch if you want to use the monitor. The recorded files are stored on a removable hard drive, so you can easily transfer the data via USB 3.0. When it comes to maintenance, keep the device clean and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Make sure to use recommended SSD for better performance. Also, if you need to upgrade the firmware, use the provided USB port. And always check the power before starting a long recording session to avoid data loss due to power failure as the device only saves content up to the last second before power failure.
