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Sony GV-HD700 Operating Manual

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Digital HD Videocassette Recorder
Operating Guide
GV-HD700/HD700E
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-217-209-11(1)
Getting Started
Basic Operations 20
Dubbing/Editing
Using a "Memory Stick
Customizing your VCR
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
Guía rápida en español
11
38
44
Duo"
53
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75
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  • Page 1 Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Operating Guide GV-HD700/HD700E © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-217-209-11(1) Getting Started Basic Operations 20 Dubbing/Editing Using a “Memory Stick Duo” Customizing your VCR Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ Guía rápida en español...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    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 Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For customers in the U.S.A. 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. Regulatory Information...
  • Page 5 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 6 Read this first (Continued) By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
  • Page 7 About menu items and the LCD panel • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Read this first ... 4 What you can do with your VCR ... 10 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ... 11 Step 2: Preparing the power supply ... 12 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ...
  • Page 9 (AUDIO SET) menu ... 60 Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.) (MEMORY SET) menu ... 61 Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.) (OTHERS) menu ... 63 Other basic settings (BEEP/USB SELECT, etc.) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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. 12) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.

  • Page 12: 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 13 Slide the OPEN. lever and open the LCD panel. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). POWER switch Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the VCR. Make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing to the v mark on the VCR.
  • Page 14 Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued) To remove the battery pack Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Push and hold the vBATT RELEASE button and remove the battery pack. L series: b Notes • When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the POWER/CHARGE lamp is turned off.
  • Page 15 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 b Notes • You cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30/ F330/F530/500/510/710 on the VCR. Available playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued) • The available playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use the VCR. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your VCR.

  • Page 17: Changing The Language Setting

    Set [Y] (year) using V/v, then press EXEC. You can set any year up to the year 2079. EXEC GV-HD700: 12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands for noon. GV-HD700E: Set [M] (month), [D] (day), the hours and minutes in the same way, then press EXEC.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Inserting A Cassette Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV (p. 76). Slide EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow. EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. Insert a cassette tape with its window facing up.
  • Page 19 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Memory Stick Duo access lamp b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playback on your VCR You can play back movies as follows. POWER/CHARGE lamp Prepare the power supply (p. 12). Insert a cassette tape for playback (p. 18). While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the front turns on green.

  • Page 21: Using The Remote Commander

    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 22 Playback on your VCR (Continued) 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 31, 90.

  • Page 23: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    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.
  • Page 24 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) b Notes • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
  • Page 25 Type i.LINK cable (optional) 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 26 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) b Notes • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
  • Page 27 Type A/V connecting cable (supplied) When connecting to your TV via the other VCR Select the desired connecting method according to the input jack of the other VCR. Connect the VCR to the LINE IN input on the other VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the other VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

  • Page 28: 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. 12). 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 29 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 30 Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc. (Continued) 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.

  • Page 31: Locating A Scene On The Tape

    • When you record the picture from a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats by setting [HDV/DV SEL] to [AUTO], the picture and sound are temporarily interrupted when the signal switches between the HDV and DV formats. • To record the part recorded in the HDV format on the tape in the HDV and DV formats, set [HDV/DV SEL] to [HDV] on the VCR.

  • Page 32: Searching For The Last Scene Of The Most Recent Recording (End Search)

    Locating a scene on the tape (Continued) 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 Press PLAY 6. Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

  • Page 33: Searching For The Point Where The Index Signal Is Recorded (Index Search)

    z Tips • When setting [SEARCH SEL], [SEARCH .] and [SEARCH >] to ASSIGN buttons (p. 35), you can use the date search function on the VCR without using the Remote Commander. To cancel the operation Press STOP Searching for the point where the index signal is recorded (Index search) You can locate the point where the index...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Displaying All Area Surrounding The Picture Frame (All Scan)

    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. Press ALLSCAN 1. All the area surrounding the picture frame is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 36: Using Pb Zoom

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) Press MENU. (OTHERS) using V/v, Select 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.

  • Page 37: Recording An Index Signal

    • 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 • You can also magnify a picture with the zoom button W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto) on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 38: 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. 12). 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 39 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. Playback Copy format picture format Copy HDV recording as Convert HDV recording to Copy DV recording as DV...
  • Page 40 Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (Continued) Using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO or an A/V connecting 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 41 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. Turn on the recording device. When dubbing the picture to the other VCR, insert a cassette tape for recording.

  • Page 42: Using With An Analog Video Unit And Your Computer (Signal Convert Function)

    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 43 Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you use. For details on how to capture pictures, refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software. Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.

  • Page 44: Using A "Memory Stick Duo

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

  • Page 45: Viewing A Still Image On A "Memory Stick Duo" (Memory Photo Playback)

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

  • Page 46: Copying Still Images On The "Memory Stick Duo" To A Computer

    Viewing a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” (Memory photo playback) (Continued) 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.” These numbers are different from the data file names (p.
  • Page 47 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” into the VCR. Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p.
  • Page 48 Copying still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” to a computer (Continued) • 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.

  • Page 49: Deleting Recorded Still Images From The "Memory Stick Duo

    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. 2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the desktop onto the [Trash] icon.

  • Page 50: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Deleting recorded still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) 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”...
  • Page 51 To USB jack USB cable (supplied) (USB) jack One of the images stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” 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. If you do not want to set the number, go to step 3 (the number will be automatically set to 1).
  • Page 52 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) • 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 53: 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. V/v/B/b/EXEC MENU 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 54: List Of The Menu Items

    List of the menu items (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 55) Items HDV/DV SEL DV REC MODE COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE A/VtDV OUT (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 57) Items LCD SET DV WIDE DISP DISP OUTPUT COLOR BAR DV BARS DATA CODE (AUDIO SET) menu (p.

  • Page 55: (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 53 for details on selecting menu items. Press MENU t select (IN/OUT REC) using V/v t press EXEC.

  • Page 56: Tv Type

    Press MENU t select COMPONENT You can select the type of connection when connecting the VCR to a TV with the component input jack. GV-HD700: 480i Select when connecting the VCR to a TV with the component input jack. 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.

  • Page 57: (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 53 for details on selecting menu items. Press MENU t select (DISPLAY SET) using V/v t press EXEC.

  • Page 58: Disp Output

    Press MENU t select 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 59: Dv Bars

    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 • You cannot change the current setting during recording.

  • Page 60: (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 53 for details on selecting menu items. Press MENU t select SET) using V/v t press EXEC.

  • Page 61: (Memory Set) Menu

    – When capturing from a movie in the DV format (4:3): VGA (0.3M) b Notes • All numbers measured when using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of still images may vary depending on the recording environment or the recording media.

  • Page 62: New Folder

    Press MENU t select • 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.” FORMAT You can delete all the still images on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 63: (Others) Menu

    Sony products. B VTR2 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 64: Usb Select

    Press MENU t select USB SELECT You can connect the VCR to a computer with a USB cable and copy still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” to the computer (p. 46). You can also connect the VCR to a PictBridge compatible printer (p.

  • Page 65: 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 ...65 • Batteries/Power sources ...65 • LCD screen...66 •...
  • Page 66 • Attach the battery pack to the VCR correctly (p. 12). 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 67 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 68 • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 82). • 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 69 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 70 Troubleshooting (Continued) 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. 55). • If the connected device is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, you cannot dub pictures in the HD (high definition) image...
  • Page 71 Your computer freezes. • Set [HDV/DV SEL] correctly according to the connected device (p. 55). • 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. 48).

  • Page 72: 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:ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss •...

  • Page 73: Moisture Condensation

    (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting)* • The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged. • The “Memory Stick Duo” is not formatted correctly (p. 62, 77). (Warning indicators pertaining to unsupported “Memory Stick Duo”)* • A “Memory Stick Duo” that cannot be used in your VCR is inserted (p.
  • Page 74 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) x Others Change to correct tape format. • The pictures cannot be played back because of an incompatible format. No signal display in “HDV/DV SEL”. Change setting. • Stop playback or signal input, or change [HDV/DV SEL] setting (p. 55). Dirty video head.

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 77: About The "Memory Stick

    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 every 10 times it has been ejected.

  • Page 78: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: –...

  • Page 79: About I.link

    With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear. 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 80: About X.v.color

    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 81: About Handling Of Your Vcr

    • 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 82 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 the Sony DVM- 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).

  • Page 83: Specifications

    To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.
  • Page 84 Specifications (Continued) * “Exif” is a file format for still images, established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your VCR’s setting information at the time of recording. Input/Output connectors S VIDEO IN jack GV-HD700:...
  • Page 85 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 × 163 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 86 ,” “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 87: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Memory Stick Duo slot (18) B Memory Stick access lamp (18) C {RESET} button (bottom) If you press the {RESET} button, all settings including the clock setting (except the LCD profile settings) return to the default.
  • Page 88 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A OPEN. lever (16) B LCD panel (16) C vBATT RELEASE button (14) D Battery pack (12) 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 (46, 50) G DC IN jack (12) H Jack cover (23, 28, 38)
  • Page 89 A LCD ON/OFF button (34) B ALLSCAN button (35) C DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (14, 34) D ASSIGN buttons (1/2*/3) (35) E Memory control buttons (PHOTO, PLAY, INDEX, DELETE) (44, 45, 49) F VOLUME/MEMORY buttons* (20, 45) G LCD BRIGHT buttons (20) H POWER switch (16) I EXEC button (53) J V/v/B/b buttons (53)

  • Page 90: Remote Commander

    Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander A REC (30) B SEARCH SELECT (32, 33) C Memory control buttons (PLAY, INDEX, –/+) (45) D DISPLAY (34) E INDEX MARK (37) F DATA CODE (59) G ZERO SET MEMORY (31) H Transmitter I PHOTO (44) J Power Zoom (36) K .

  • Page 91: 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 92 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (55) SP LP DV REC MODE (55)* Upper right Indicator Meaning QUALITY (61) INDEX MARK (37) HDV input/ DV input (30) HDV output/ DV output (41) i.LINK connection...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/480i ...56 1080i/576i ...56 12BIT...60 16BIT...60 16:9 ...56 480i ...56 4:3 ...56 576i ...56 AC Adaptor...12 ALL ERASE...61 All scan ...35 ASSIGN BTN ...35 AUDIO IN jacks ...28 AUDIO SET ...60 Available playback time ...15 A/V connecting cable ...24, 26, 29, 40, 42 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO...26, 40...
  • Page 94 Index (Continued) Memory photo playback...45 MEMORY SET...61 “Memory Stick” ...6, 64, 77 “Memory Stick Duo”...6, 77 Number of recordable still images ...61 Write-protect tab ...77 Menu AUDIO SET...60 DISPLAY SET...57 IN/OUT REC ...55 MEMORY SET...61 OTHERS ...63 MIX ...60 Moisture condensation ...81 MPEG2 ...76 MULTI-SOUND ...60 NEW FOLDER ...62...

  • Page 95: 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 96 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 97 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). Interruptor POWER Conecte el adaptador de ca a la toma DC IN en la videograbadora.
  • Page 98 Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico (continuación) Indicador POWER/ CHARGE Adaptador de ca El indicador POWER/CHARGE se apaga cuando la batería está completamente cargada. Después de cargar la batería, desconecte el adaptador de ca de la toma DC IN de la videograbadora.
  • Page 99 Extracción: Botón vBATT RELEASE Almacenamiento de la batería Antes de guardar la batería durante un período prolongado de tiempo, descárguela completamente. Comprobación del nivel de carga de la batería (Battery Info) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF (CHG) y, a continuación, pulse DISPLAY/ BATT INFO.
  • Page 100 Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico (continuación) Imágenes en formato DV (GV-HD700) Panel LCD Batería abierto NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (suministrada) NP-F770 NP-F970 Imágenes en formato HDV (GV-HD700E) Panel LCD Batería abierto NP-FM50 NP-QM71D NP-QM91D NP-F570 (suministrada) NP-F770 NP-F970 Imágenes en formato DV (GV-HD700E) Panel LCD Batería abierto...
  • Page 101 Paso 3: Encendido y configuración de la fecha y hora Cuando utilice su videograbadora por primera vez, introduzca la fecha y la hora. Si no configura la fecha y la hora, la pantalla [AJUSTE RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videograbadora. Desplace la palanca OPEN.
  • Page 102 Paso 3: Encendido y configuración de la fecha y hora (continuación) Procedimiento para apagar el equipo Deslice el interruptor POWER a OFF (CHG). Procedimiento para restablecer la fecha y la hora Pulse MENU y seleccione t [AJUSTE RELOJ], a continuación defina la hora y fecha.
  • Page 103 Para cerrar el compartimiento del videocasete, presione el indicador (PUSH) de la tapa del compartimiento. Indicador (PUSH) El compartimiento del videocasete se desliza automáticamente a su posición de cierre. b Notas • No introduzca los dedos ni toque la parte interior del compartimiento del videocasete cuando esté...
  • Page 104 Paso 4: Procedimiento para insertar un videocasete o un “Memory Stick Duo” (continuación) • Al insertar o extraer el “Memory Stick Duo”, tenga cuidado de que el “Memory Stick Duo” no se salga accidentalmente de la ranura y se caiga.
  • Page 105 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 106 Reproducción con la videograbadora (continuación) 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.
  • Page 107 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. z Sugerencias •...
  • Page 108 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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