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Sony GV-HD700E Operating Manual

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Digital HD Videocassette Recorder
Operating Guide
GV-HD700/1
GV-HD700E/1
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-152-362-11(1)
Getting Started
Basic Operations 21
Dubbing/Editing
Using a "Memory Stick
Duo" media
Customizing your VCR
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
Guía rápida en español
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  • Page 1 Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Guide GV-HD700/1 GV-HD700E/1 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-152-362-11(1) Getting Started Basic Operations 21 Dubbing/Editing Using a “Memory Stick Duo” media Customizing your VCR Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. GV- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No.

  • Page 3: Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
  • Page 6 Sony service station. For customers in Europe < Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives > The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 7 “Memory Stick Duo” media (This size can be used with your VCR.) “Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your VCR.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo” media. • “Memory Stick PRO” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 8 To view recorded pictures on a TV, you need to use a NTSC TV (for GV-HD700/1 owners) or a PAL TV (for GV-HD700E/1 owners). • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3 Read this first ... 4 What you can do with your VCR ... 11 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ... 12 Step 2: Preparing the power supply ... 13 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ...
  • Page 10 (DISPLAY SET) menu ... 58 Display settings of the LCD screen (LCD SET/COLOR BAR/DATA CODE, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ... 61 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu ... 62 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” media (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.) (OTHERS) menu ...

  • Page 11: What You Can Do With Your Vcr

    What you can do with your VCR Trying out the HDV format! The HDV format has about more than 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV, and providing high quality images. Being the HDV format compliant, your VCR is ready to record/play back crystal clear, high-definition images.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your VCR. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Preparing The Power Supply

    Step 2: Preparing the power supply Provide an outside power source to use the VCR. You can either connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket) or charge the battery pack to use your VCR. Using an outside power source from a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor When recording/editing or using the VCR...
  • Page 14 Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued) Make sure that the battery pack is not inclined and is locked to the VCR securely. Slide the OPEN. lever and open the LCD panel. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the VCR.
  • Page 15 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). The POWER/CHARGE lamp turns on orange and charging starts. POWER/ CHARGE lamp Power cord (Mains lead) AC Adaptor To the wall outlet (wall socket) The POWER/CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
  • Page 16 Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued) To remove: When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery pack before storing it for an extended period (see page 82 for details of storage). To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
  • Page 17 DV format pictures (GV-HD700/1) LCD panel Battery pack opened NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 HDV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1) LCD panel Battery pack opened NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 DV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1) LCD panel Battery pack...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    You can set any year up to the year 2079. OPEN. GV-HD700/1: lever 12:00 AM stands for midnight. POWER 12:00 PM stands for noon. switch GV-HD700E/1: Set [M] (month), [D] (day), the hours and minutes in the same way, then press EXEC. The clock starts. EXEC...

  • Page 19: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). To reset the date and time (OTHERS) t Press MENU and select [CLOCK SET], then set the date and time. b Notes • If you do not use the VCR for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.
  • Page 20 Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” media (Continued) Close the cassette compartment lid by pressing (PUSH) mark. (PUSH) mark The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. b Notes • Do not insert your fingers or touch the inside of the cassette compartment when it is open.

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playback on your VCR You can play back movies as follows. POWER/CHARGE lamp Prepare the power supply (p. 13). Insert a cassette tape for playback (p. 19). While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the front turns on green.

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Commander

    Playback on your VCR (Continued) To pause playback Press PAUSE X during playback. To resume playback, press PAUSE X or PLAY N. z Tips • Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes. To fast forward/rewind the tape To fast forward the tape while playback is stopped, press FF M.

  • Page 23: Double Speed Playback

    To view the picture at double speed (Double speed playback) Press ×2 2 during playback. To double the speed of playback in reverse direction, press c I 1, then press ×2 2. b Notes • For more details about the Remote Commander, see page 32, 93.

  • Page 24: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors are used. It is recommended to connect your VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to be connected.
  • Page 25 (Green) Y (Blue) P (Red) P (White) (Red) : Signal flow Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700/1)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E/1) (p. 57) (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) Continued ,...
  • Page 26 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the specifications of the TV. • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect the VCR and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in •...
  • Page 27 Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700/1)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E/1) (p. 57) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57) (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 57)
  • Page 28 Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, then connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV. If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) (GV-HD700E/1 only) Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback pictures.

  • Page 29: Recording The Picture From Tv, Vcr, Etc

    Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc. Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the TV, VCR and the connectors used.
  • Page 30 Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc. (Continued) b Notes • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Otherwise, the VCR may not recognize the video signal from the connected device. • This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected. z Tips •...
  • Page 31 Recording the picture on your STOP x PAUSE X Prepare the VCR for recording. Insert a cassette tape for recording. Set the POWER switch to ON. When connecting with an i.LINK cable, set the input signal to the VCR (p. 56). Normally set [HDV/DV SEL] to [AUTO] (the default setting).

  • Page 32: Locating A Scene On The Tape

    The rest of the parts recorded in the undefined format will remain unrecorded then. • When you also use the another GV-HD700/1, GV-HD700E/1 for playback, set [HDV/DV SEL] to [AUTO] on the GV-HD700/1, GV- HD700E/1 for playback as well. • Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable:...

  • Page 33: Searching For The Last Scene Of The Most Recent Recording (End Search)

    Press REW m 1. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00”. The tape counter returns to the time code display, and disappears. Press PLAY 6. Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter. b Notes •...

  • Page 34: Searching For The Point Where The Index Signal Is Recorded (Index Search)

    Locating a scene on the tape (Continued) z Tips • When setting [SEARCH SEL], [SEARCH .] and [SEARCH >] to ASSIGN buttons (p. 36), you can use the date search function on the VCR without using the Remote Commander. To cancel the operation STOP Press Searching for the point where...

  • Page 35: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Vcr

    Changing/checking the settings in your VCR Turning off the LCD screen You can turn off the LCD screen to make the battery last longer. Press LCD ON/OFF 2. To turn on the LCD screen, press LCD ON/ OFF 2 again. z Tips •...

  • Page 36: Displaying All Area Surrounding The Picture Frame (All Scan)

    Changing/checking the settings in your VCR (Continued) To turn off the setup value Press STATUS CHECK 4 again. Displaying all area surrounding the picture frame (All scan) You can check all area surrounding the picture frame, which you cannot check on a TV screen.

  • Page 37: Using Pb Zoom

    Press MENU. Select (OTHERS) using V/v, then press EXEC. Select [ASSIGN BTN] using V/v, then press EXEC. Select the number of the ASSIGN button (ASSIGN 1-3) you want to assign the function using V/v, then press EXEC. [------] is displayed at the number that no function is assigned.

  • Page 38: Recording An Index Signal

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) • During magnifying a still image, the PB zoom function is automatically canceled when you press the following buttons: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+) z Tips •...

  • Page 39: Dubbing/Editing

    Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc. Connect your VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD recorder and the connectors used.
  • Page 40 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (Continued) Recording format The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recorded picture or the format supported by the VCR, DVD/HDD recorder. See the table below for selecting the appropriate settings, and perform necessary menu setting. Copy format Copy HDV recording as Convert HDV recording to...
  • Page 41 Using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO or an A/V connecting cable Cable A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (supplied) * When connecting the VCR to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, then connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 42 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (Continued) Dubbing to another device Prepare the VCR for playback. Insert a recorded tape for playback. Set the POWER switch to ON. Connect the VCR to the recording device. For details about connection, see page Prepare the recording device.

  • Page 43: Using With An Analog Video Unit And Your Computer (Signal Convert Function)

    Using with an analog video unit and your computer (Signal convert function) You can capture pictures from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack via your VCR. Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.
  • Page 44 HD700/1 only). • You cannot record or capture video output via the VCR when the video includes copyright protection signals (GV-HD700E/1 only). • If ALLSCAN is displayed while inputting signals with VIDEO IN/S VIDEO IN jack, fluctuation may appear around the picture frame.

  • Page 45: Using A "Memory Stick Duo" Media

    Using a “Memory Stick Duo” media Capturing a still image to a “Memory Stick Duo” media from a picture recorded on a tape You can capture a still image to a “Memory Stick Duo” media from a picture recorded on a tape. Make sure to insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 46: Viewing A Still Image On A "Memory Stick Duo" Media (Memory Photo Playback)

    Viewing a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” media (Memory photo playback) You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” media. Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media into your VCR before this operation. Set the POWER switch to ON. Press MEMORY PLAY.

  • Page 47: Copying Still Images On The "Memory Stick Duo" Media To A Computer

    b Notes • When the index screen is displayed, a number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” media. These numbers are different from the data file names (p. 49). •...
  • Page 48 Copying still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media to a computer (Continued) Step:1 Using the USB cable Turn on the computer. Close down all applications running on the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP/ Windows Vista Log on as an Administrator. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 49 • Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub. • Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack on the computer. • Operation is not guaranteed even for the recommended environments.

  • Page 50: Deleting Recorded Still Images From The "Memory Stick Duo" Media

    Copying still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media to a computer (Continued) 3 Click [OK]. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the VCR and computer. If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear on the LCD screen, do only step 4. For Macintosh users 1 Close down all applications running on the computer.

  • Page 51: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Select [YES] using V/v, then press EXEC. The still image is deleted. b Notes • Still images cannot be restored once they are deleted. • Still images cannot be deleted when a “Memory Stick Duo” media with the write-protect tab is set to the write-protect position (p.
  • Page 52 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) (USB) jack One of the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” media will be displayed. Printing Select the image you want to print using VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+). Set the number of copies you want to print if necessary.
  • Page 53 • On some printer models, the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be trimmed widely. •...

  • Page 54: Customizing Your Vcr

    Customizing your VCR Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. Set the POWER switch to ON. Press MENU to display the menu screen. Select the icon of the desired menu using V/v, then press EXEC.

  • Page 55: List Of The Menu Items

    List of the menu items (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 56) Items HDV/DV SEL DV REC MODE COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE A/VtDV OUT (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 58) Items LCD SET DV WIDE DISP DISP OUTPUT COLOR BAR DV BARS DATA CODE (AUDIO SET) menu (p.

  • Page 56: (In/Out Rec) Menu

    (IN/OUT REC) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (HDV/DV SEL/DV REC MODE/TV TYPE, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 54 for details on selecting menu items. Press MENU t select REC) using V/v t press EXEC.

  • Page 57: Tv Type

    B 1080i/480i Select when connecting the VCR to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal. GV-HD700E/1: 576i Select when connecting the VCR to a TV with the component input jack. B 1080i/576i...

  • Page 58: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the LCD screen (LCD SET/COLOR BAR/DATA CODE, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 54 for details on selecting menu items. Press MENU t select SET) using V/v t press EXEC.

  • Page 59: Disp Output

    DELETE You can delete the panel profile settings. 1 Select [DELETE]. 2 Select the panel profile you want to delete. 3 Select [YES] in the check screen. The panel profile settings are deleted. RESET You can restore the default settings for [LCD SET].

  • Page 60: Dv Bars

    Press MENU t select DV BARS You can select the aspect ratio of color bars in the DV format. B 16:9 Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 16:9. Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 4:3. b Notes •...

  • Page 61: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 54 for details on selecting menu items. Press MENU t select (AUDIO SET) using V/v t press EXEC.

  • Page 62: (Memory Set) Menu

    48000 30000 115000 format: 1.2M (16:9): 0.2M (4:3): VGA (0.3M) Stick Duo” media made by Sony Corporation. The number of still images may vary depending on the recording environment or the recording media. ALL ERASE FLDR]. [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 63: New Folder

    • Do not attempt the following operations while Erasing all data...] is on the screen: – Operate the POWER switch/operation buttons. – Eject the “Memory Stick Duo” media. FORMAT You can delete all the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media to recover recordable free space to allow you to write in.

  • Page 64: (Others) Menu

    Cancels the melody. You can operate the VCR with the supplied Remote Commander or the one supplied by other Sony products with the remote control code VTR2. VTR4 You can operate the VCR with the Remote Commander of other Sony products with the remote control code VTR4.
  • Page 65 USB SELECT You can connect the VCR to a computer with a USB cable and copy still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media to the computer (p. 47). You can also connect the VCR to a PictBridge compatible printer (p.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    If you run into any problems using your VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Remote Commander ...66 • Batteries/Power sources ...66 • LCD screen...67 •...
  • Page 67 • Attach the battery pack to the VCR correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape. • You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape. You can only rewind the tape and record again. The new recording overwrites the existing one. You cannot delete any or all still images at once stored on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 69 • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 85). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette. “-:--:--:--” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV, if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p.
  • Page 71 When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor screen or the picture is distorted during dubbing. • Set [HDV/DV SEL] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 56). • If the connected device is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, you cannot dub pictures in the HD (high definition) image...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting (Continued) Your computer freezes. • Set [HDV/DV SEL] correctly according to the connected device (p. 56). • Disconnect the cable from your computer and VCR. Reboot your computer, then connect your computer and VCR following the steps in the correct order (p.

  • Page 73: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...

  • Page 74: Moisture Condensation

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Q (Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: • There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. • No cassette is inserted.* • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 79).* Fast flashing: •...
  • Page 75 This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick Duo” media with your VCR if necessary (p. 63, 80). Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your VCR.

  • Page 76: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your VCR abroad Power supply You can use your VCR in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with the VCR within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
  • Page 77 Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North America Countries/regions Canada Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama South America Countries/regions Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Middle East Countries/regions Iran Iraq Israel Saudi Arabia Turkey...
  • Page 78 Your VCR is NTSC system, so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. GV-HD700E/1: Your VCR is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on a PAL system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.

  • Page 79: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions HDV format and recording/ playback Your VCR is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the Your VCR is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function.

  • Page 80: About The "Memory Stick" Media

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position. When cleaning the gold-plated connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after...

  • Page 81: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the following locations: – Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. – Places under direct sunlight. – Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases.

  • Page 82: About I.link

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) To charge the battery pack • Make sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your VCR. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the POWER/CHARGE lamp turns off.
  • Page 83 Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 84: About X.v.color

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your VCR and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 85 Such a freezing point cannot be recovered if it was created while recording. To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with a cleaning cassette (optional).

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal GV-HD700/1: NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification GV-HD700E/1: PAL color, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the printed...
  • Page 87 S VIDEO IN jack GV-HD700/1: 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) GV-HD700E/1: 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) VIDEO IN jack Pin jack 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω...
  • Page 88 Specifications (Continued) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 201 × 64 × 162 mm (8 × 2 5/8 × 6 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 1.2 kg (2 lb 9 oz)
  • Page 89 ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 90: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A “Memory Stick Duo” media slot (20) B “Memory Stick” media access lamp (20) C {RESET} button (bottom) Press the {RESET} button using a sharp- pointed object. If you press the {RESET} button, all settings including the clock setting (except the LCD profile settings) return...
  • Page 91 A OPEN. lever (18) B LCD panel (18) C vBATT RELEASE button (15) D Battery pack (13) E i (headphones) jack Use a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. When you use headphones, the speaker on the VCR is silent. (USB) jack (47, 51) G DC IN jack (13) H Jack cover (24, 29, 39)
  • Page 92 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A LCD ON/OFF button (35) B ALLSCAN button (36) C DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (16, 35) D ASSIGN buttons (1/2*/3) (36) E Memory control buttons (PHOTO, PLAY, INDEX, DELETE) (45, 46, 50) F VOLUME/MEMORY buttons* (21, 46) G LCD BRIGHT buttons (21) H POWER switch (18) I EXEC button (54)

  • Page 93: Remote Commander

    Remote Commander A REC (31) B SEARCH SELECT (33, 34) C Memory control buttons (PLAY, INDEX, –/+) (46) D DISPLAY (35) E INDEX MARK (38) F DATA CODE (60) G ZERO SET MEMORY (32) H Transmitter I PHOTO (45) J Power Zoom (37) K .

  • Page 94: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback

    Indicators displayed during recording/playback The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images A Recording format ( Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format.
  • Page 95 Indicators when you made changes Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (56) SP LP DV REC MODE (56)* Upper right Indicator Meaning QUALITY (62) INDEX MARK (38) HDV input/ DV input (31) HDV output/ DV output (42) i.LINK connection (24, 29, 39) A/VtDV OUT (43)

  • Page 96: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/480i...57 1080i/576i...57 12BIT...61 16BIT...61 16:9...57 480i...57 4:3...57 576i...57 AC Adaptor ...13 ALL ERASE...62 All scan...36 ASSIGN BTN...36 AUDIO IN jacks...29 AUDIO SET ...61 Available playback time...16 A/V connecting cable ...25, 27, 30, 41, 43 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO ...27, 41 A/VtDV OUT ...43 A/V OUT jack ...24, 39...
  • Page 97 Memory photo playback ...46 MEMORY SET ...62 “Memory Stick Duo” media ...6, 80 Number of recordable still images...62 Write-protect tab...80 “Memory Stick” media ...6, 65, 80 Menu AUDIO SET ...61 DISPLAY SET ...58 IN/OUT REC...56 MEMORY SET...62 OTHERS ...64 MIX ...61 Moisture condensation...84 MPEG2 ...79 MULTI-SOUND...61...

  • Page 98: Spanish Quick Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los artículos suministrados Asegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes suministrados con su videograbadora. El número entre paréntesis indica la cantidad de elementos suministrados de cada artículo. Adaptador de ca (1) Cable de alimentación (1) Mando a distancia inalámbrico (1) Pila de tamaño R6 (AA) para el mando a...
  • Page 99 Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico Proporcione una fuente de alimentación externa para utilizar su videograbadora. Para usar la videograbadora puede conectar el adaptador de ca a la toma de corriente mural o cargar la batería. Uso de una toma de corriente y del adaptador de ca como fuente de alimentación externa Si desea utilizar las funciones de grabación...
  • Page 100 Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico (continuación) Asegúrese de que la batería encaja perfectamente y de que queda firmemente sujeta a la videograbadora. Desplace la palanca OPEN. y abra el panel LCD. Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF (CHG) (su posición predeterminada).
  • Page 101 Conecte el cable de alimentación al adaptador de ca y a la toma de corriente mural. El indicador POWER/CHARGE se enciende de color naranja y se inicia el proceso de carga. Indicador POWER/ CHARGE Cable de alimentación Adaptador de ca A la toma de corriente mural El indicador POWER/CHARGE se...
  • Page 102 Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico (continuación) Asegúrese de que la batería encaja perfectamente y de que queda firmemente sujeta a la videograbadora. Extracción: Almacenamiento de la batería Antes de guardar la batería durante un período prolongado de tiempo, descárguela completamente.
  • Page 103 NP-F770 NP-F970 Imágenes en formato DV (GV-HD700/1) Panel LCD Batería abierto NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (suministrada) NP-F770 NP-F970 Imágenes en formato HDV (GV-HD700E/1) Panel LCD Batería abierto NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (suministrada) NP-F770 NP-F970 Imágenes en formato DV (GV-HD700E/1) Batería...
  • Page 104 Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico (continuación) • Tenga cuidado de no provocar un cortocircuito en la clavija DC del adaptador de ca ni en el terminal de la batería con algún objeto metálico. Podría producir una avería. • Incluso con la videograbadora apagada, ésta seguirá...
  • Page 105 2079. EXEC GV-HD700/1: 12:00 AM representa la medianoche. 12:00 PM representa el mediodía. GV-HD700E/1: Defina los valores de [M] (mes), [D] (día), hora y minutos y, a continuación, pulse EXEC. El reloj empezará a funcionar. Procedimiento para apagar el equipo Deslice el interruptor POWER a OFF (CHG).
  • Page 106 Paso 4: Procedimiento para insertar un videocasete o un “Memory Stick Duo” Cinta de videocasete Este equipo sólo admite videocasetes de formato mini DV Deslice la palanca EJECT en la dirección que indica la flecha. El compartimiento del videocasete se eleva y se abre de forma automática.
  • Page 107 “Memory Stick Duo” Este equipo sólo admite el uso de “Memory Stick Duo” del tipo Introduzca el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura para Memory Stick Duo en la dirección adecuada hasta que se oiga un clic. Indicador de acceso Memory Stick Duo b Notas •...
  • Page 108 Reproducción con la videograbadora Para reproducir películas, siga el procedimiento a continuación. Indicador POWER/CHARGE Prepare la fuente de energía. Inserte una cinta de videocasete. Pulse el botón verde y, sin soltarlo, deslice el interruptor POWER a ON. El indicador POWER/CHARGE en la parte frontal se enciende de color verde.
  • Page 109 Pausa en la reproducción Pulse PAUSE X durante la reproducción. Para reanudar la reproducción, pulse PAUSE X o PLAY N. z Sugerencias • La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si la pausa permanece activada durante más de 3 minutos. Avance rápido o rebobinado de la cinta Para utilizar la función de avance rápido mientras la reproducción está...
  • Page 110 Reproducción con la videograbadora (continuación) Cambio de la dirección de reproducción Pulse c I 1 durante la reproducción. Para disminuir la velocidad de reproducción cuando ésta se realiza en sentido inverso, pulse c I 1 durante la reproducción y, a continuación, pulse SLOW y.
  • Page 112 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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