Sony VCR GV HD700 User Manual

3-217-209-11(1)  
Digital HD Videocassette Recorder  
Operating Guide  
GV-HD700/HD700E  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
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.  
Service  
Installation  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
– If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the set to normal operation.  
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.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Servicing  
Ventilation  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
– Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: GV-HD700  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
CAUTION  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A  
Telephone number: 858-942-2230  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Excessive sound pressure from  
earphones and headphones can  
cause hearing loss.  
Do not expose the batteries to  
excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: GV-HD700E  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-  
800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/  
Telephone number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
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.  
Note  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please  
contact your nearest 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. For  
any service or guarantee matters please  
refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
ATTENTION  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
This product has been tested and found compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for  
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8  
feet).  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.  
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to  
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead it  
shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an  
mark) must be used.  
or  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has  
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach  
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.  
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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.  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick  
Duo Adaptor.  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
Applicable Accessory: Remote  
Commander  
Notes on use  
On using the VCR  
• Do not hold the VCR by the following  
parts.  
Types of cassette you can use in your  
VCR  
You can use mini DV cassettes marked  
with  
. Your VCR is not compatible  
with the Cassette Memory function (p. 76).  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your VCR  
Battery pack  
LCD panel  
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked  
with  
or  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(This size can be used with your VCR.)  
Jack cover  
• The VCR is not dustproofed, dripproofed  
or waterproofed. See “About handling of  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use it in your VCR.)  
• When connecting the VCR to another  
device with a cable, be sure to insert the  
connector plug in the correct way.  
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal  
will damage the terminal and may result  
in a malfunction of the VCR.  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” can be used only with  
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible  
equipment.  
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• Compensation for the contents of  
recordings cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the VCR, storage  
media, etc.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view recorded  
pictures on a TV, you need to use a NTSC  
TV (for GV-HD700 owners) or a PAL TV  
(for GV-HD700E owners).  
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. However, there may be  
some tiny black points and/or bright  
points (white, red, blue, or green in color)  
that appear constantly on the LCD screen.  
These points are normal results of the  
manufacturing process and do not affect  
the recording in any way.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
On playing back the tapes recorded in  
the HDV format on other devices  
The tape recorded in the HDV format  
cannot be played back on a video camera  
only compatible with the DV format or a  
mini-DV player.  
White, red, blue  
or green point  
Black point  
Check the contents of tapes by playing  
them back on this VCR prior to playing  
them back on other devices.  
Notes on the icons used in this  
manual  
Features available for the HDV  
format only  
Features available for the DV  
format only  
Feature available when the VCR  
connects to other devices via the i.LINK  
cable  
Feature available when the VCR  
connects to via the USB cable  
• Exposing the LCD screen to direct  
sunlight for long periods of time may  
cause malfunctions.  
About language setting  
• The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using the VCR if  
necessary (p. 17).  
About this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen used in this  
manual for illustration purposes are  
captured using a digital still camera, and  
therefore may appear different.  
• The indicators on the LCD screen shown  
in this manual may look different from  
what you actually see.  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
picture and sound are recorded without  
any problems.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Table of Contents  
Displaying all area surrounding the  
Assigning the functions to the  
What you can do with your VCR  
Step 1: Checking supplied items  
Step 2: Preparing the power supply  
Step 3: Turning the power on, and  
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder,  
Using with an analog video unit and  
function) ..................................... 42  
Changing the language setting  
Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a  
Capturing a still image to a “Memory  
on a tape ..................................... 44  
Viewing a still image on a “Memory  
..................................................... 45  
Using the Remote Commander  
Copying still images on the “Memory  
Deleting recorded still images from  
Recording the picture from TV, VCR,  
Printing recorded images (PictBridge  
Locating a desired scene quickly  
Searching for the last scene of the  
search) ...................................... 32  
Searching for a scene by date of  
Searching for the point where the  
search) ...................................... 33  
Recording settings, input and output  
MODE/TV TYPE, etc.)  
Changing/checking the settings in  
Switching the information display on  
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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.  
What is the HDV format?  
The HDV format is a new video format for recording and playing back high definition  
images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.  
The VCR adopts the HDV1080i specification,  
which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines,  
within the HDV standards, and records pictures at  
the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.  
1,080 effective  
scanning lines  
• This “Operating Guide” refers to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to  
specify.  
Features of this VCR  
1 Compatible with HDV/DV formats  
The VCR is compatible with both the HDV and DV formats. You can record or play back  
a tape in the desired format.  
2 Equipped with a 7.0 widescreen LCD monitor  
The VCR is equipped with a widescreen monitor with a crystal clear display.  
3 Connectable with 2 types of battery packs  
The VCR is compatible with both the L series battery pack and the M series pack to suit  
your needs.  
4 Connectable with various devices  
On the side of the VCR, an HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface, an HDMI OUT jack, a  
COMPONENT OUT jack, and A/V jacks are equipped. Various external terminals such as  
a USB jack, a Memory Stick Duo slot, etc. are also provided.  
5 Equipped with functions for professional use  
The VCR is featured with the all scan function, the ASSIGN buttons, the status check  
function,.etc. The functions are also designed for professional use.  
6 Capturing 1.2 million pixels still images from movies  
You can select your best shot from HD (high definition) movies on the tape, and capture it  
as a still image that has a maximum size of 1.2 million pixels (1440 × 810 dots) to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
USB cable (1) (p. 47)  
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)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
Size R6 (AA) battery for the supplied  
Remote Commander (2)  
For details on how to change the battery,  
see page 90.  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 23, 25, 40)  
Component video cable (1) (p. 23, 25)  
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Step 2: Preparing the power supply  
b Notes  
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.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack by holding both the VCR and the DC plug.  
• Do not pull the power code (mains lead)  
connected to a wall outlet (wall socket). The DC  
plug may be removed from the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Using an outside power source  
from a wall outlet (wall socket)  
with the AC Adaptor  
• Keep the AC Adaptor away from the VCR if the  
picture is disturbed.  
z Tips  
When recording/editing or using the VCR  
for a long time, connect the AC Adaptor to  
a wall outlet (wall socket) to obtain a power  
source.  
• You can use the VCR with an outside power  
source from the wall outlet (wall socket) even if  
attaching the battery pack. The battery pack will  
not lose its charge in this case.  
Charging the battery pack  
You can attach the exclusive  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack L series (on  
version supplied) or the M series (optional)  
(p. 14) to the VCR and charge it.  
1
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
1
Attach the battery pack by  
holding the center part (1) and  
sliding it in the direction of the  
arrow (2) until it clicks.  
Power cord  
(Mains lead)  
2
L series:  
AC Adaptor To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
1
2
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.  
Battery pack  
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
Make sure that the battery pack is not  
inclined and is locked to the VCR  
securely.  
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2
3
Slide the OPEN. lever and  
open the LCD panel.  
5
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  
OPEN.  
lever  
Set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) (The default setting).  
Power cord  
(Mains lead)  
AC Adaptor  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
POWER  
switch  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp turns off  
when the battery pack is fully charged.  
After charging the battery pack,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
DC IN jack on the VCR.  
4
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.  
b Notes  
• The direction to attach the L series is different  
from that of the M series (optional) (p. 14).  
Make sure to attach your battery in the correct  
direction. If you attempt to attach it in the wrong  
direction forcibly, a malfunction may occur.  
• Make sure not to come in contact with the other  
battery terminal available for other battery packs  
when charging your battery pack.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack by holding both the VCR and the DC plug.  
DC plug  
DC IN jack  
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Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued)  
To remove:  
To remove the battery pack  
vBATT  
RELEASE  
button  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Push and hold the vBATT RELEASE  
button and remove the battery pack.  
L series:  
vBATT  
RELEASE  
button  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery pack before  
storing it for an extended period (see page  
79 for details of storage).  
b Notes  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
• When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the  
POWER/CHARGE lamp is turned off.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.  
To use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack M series (optional)  
To attach:  
Attach the battery pack by holding the  
center part (1) and sliding it in the  
direction of the arrow (2) until it clicks.  
After a while, the approximate available  
playback time and battery information  
appear for about 7 seconds. You can view  
the battery information for up to 20 seconds  
by pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again,  
while the information is displayed.  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
Make sure that the battery pack is not  
inclined and is locked to the VCR securely.  
Available playback time (approx.)  
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Charging time  
HDV format pictures (GV-HD700E)  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
LCD panel  
opened  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
NP-FM50  
70  
180  
275  
120  
Battery pack  
NP-FM50  
Charging time  
150  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
300  
455  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
NP-F570 (supplied)  
NP-F770  
260  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
140  
235  
360  
260  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
290  
435  
480  
725  
370  
NP-F970  
485  
DV format pictures (GV-HD700E)  
b Notes  
• You cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30/  
F330/F530/500/510/710 on the VCR.  
LCD panel  
opened  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
NP-FM50  
75  
185  
285  
130  
315  
475  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
Available playback time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
145  
245  
HDV format pictures (GV-HD700)  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
300  
450  
510  
760  
LCD panel  
opened  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
NP-FM50  
70  
180  
275  
120  
300  
455  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the  
POWER/CHARGE lamp (p. 13).  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
• The POWER/CHARGE lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions:  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
140  
235  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
290  
435  
480  
725  
DV format pictures (GV-HD700)  
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery  
Info only).  
LCD panel  
Battery pack  
LCD panel  
closed  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of the VCR, even when the power  
cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
opened  
NP-FM50  
75  
185  
285  
130  
315  
475  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
On the charging/playback time  
• Times measured with the VCR at 25 °C (77 °F)  
(10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) is recommended).  
• The available playback time will be shorter  
when you use the VCR in low temperatures.  
145  
245  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
300  
450  
510  
760  
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Step 2: Preparing the power  
supply (Continued)  
Step 3: Turning the  
power on, and setting  
the date and time  
• The available playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use the VCR.  
Set the date and time when using your VCR  
for the first time. If you do not set the date  
and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears  
every time you turn on your 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.  
1
Slide the OPEN. lever and  
open the LCD panel.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Even if your VCR is turned off, AC power  
(house current/mains) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
OPEN.  
lever  
2
While pressing the green button,  
set the POWER switch to ON.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the  
front turns on green and the [CLOCK  
SET] screen appears.  
POWER  
switch  
POWER/  
CHARGE lamp  
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To turn off the power  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
3
Set [Y] (year) using V/v, then  
press EXEC.  
To reset the date and time  
You can set any year up to the year  
2079.  
Press MENU and select  
(OTHERS) t  
[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. In this case, charge  
the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the  
date and time again (p. 83).  
• It takes a few seconds for the VCR to be ready  
to record or playback after the power is turned  
on. You cannot operate the VCR during this  
time.  
EXEC  
V/v  
GV-HD700:  
Changing the language setting  
Press MENU and select  
[LANGUAGE], then set the desired  
language (p. 63).  
(OTHERS) t  
12:00 AM stands for midnight.  
12:00 PM stands for noon.  
GV-HD700E:  
4
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), the  
hours and minutes in the same  
way, then press EXEC.  
The clock starts.  
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Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
Cassette tape  
3
Close the cassette compartment  
lid by pressing (PUSH) mark.  
You can use mini DV  
(p. 76).  
cassettes only  
1
Slide EJECT lever in the direction  
of the arrow.  
(PUSH) mark  
The cassette compartment automatically  
slides back in.  
EJECT lever  
b Notes  
• Do not insert your fingers or touch the inside of  
the cassette compartment when it is open. It may  
cause a malfunction.  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
• If you touch any part of the VCR other than the  
(PUSH) mark when closing the cassette  
compartment, the cassette compartment may not  
be closed properly.  
• Do not close the cassette compartment until it  
opens completely. It may cause a malfunction.  
2
Insert a cassette tape with its  
window facing up.  
Push the center of the back of the  
cassette tape lightly.  
z Tips  
• The recordable time varies depending on [DV  
REC MODE] (p. 55).  
To eject the cassette tape  
Window  
Open the cassette compartment following  
the same procedure as described in step 1  
and remove the cassette tape.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Cassette  
compartment  
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo”  
marked with  
or  
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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,” the Memory Stick Duo slot or image data  
may be damaged.  
To eject the “Memory Stick Duo”  
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”  
once.  
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, the VCR  
is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock  
the VCR, turn the power off, eject the “Memory  
Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack.  
Otherwise, image data may be damaged.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo”  
from popping out and dropping.  
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Playback on your VCR  
You can play back movies as follows.  
POWER switch  
5
2
6
3
Video control buttons  
1
4
POWER/CHARGE lamp  
b Notes  
1
2
Prepare the power supply (p. 12).  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the HDV  
and DV formats, the picture and sound are  
temporarily interrupted when the signal  
switches between the HDV and DV formats.  
Insert a cassette tape for  
playback (p. 18).  
• The tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be  
played back on a video camera only compatible  
with the DV format or a mini-DV player.  
z Tips  
3
While pressing the green button,  
set the POWER switch to ON.  
• Indicators displayed on the screen during  
playback are shown on page 34, 91.  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the  
front turns on green.  
• You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen by setting  
(DISPLAY SET) t  
[LCD SET] t [BRIGHTNESS] (p. 57).  
• If you adjust the brightness of the LCD screen  
during recording or playback, the recorded and  
original picture will not be affected.  
• To play back the tape recorded on the other  
VCR using an external monaural microphone  
connected, see [MULTI-SOUND] (p. 60).  
4
5
6
Press PLAY N.  
Playback starts.  
• When using headphones (optional), connect  
headphones to the i (headphones) jack (p. 88).  
Adjust the sound volume using  
VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+).  
To stop playback  
Press STOP x.  
Adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen using LCD BRIGHT (–/+).  
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• Slow playback can be performed smoothly on  
the VCR. However, this function does not work  
for an output signal through the HDV/DV  
(i.LINK) interface.  
To pause playback  
Press PAUSE X during playback. To  
resume playback, press PAUSE X or  
PLAY N.  
Using the Remote Commander  
z Tips  
• Playback automatically stops if pause is  
engaged for more than 3 minutes.  
You can operate the VCR with the Remote  
Commander. The buttons on the Remote  
Commander have the same functions with  
the video control buttons on the VCR, and  
some of the functions are available  
exclusively by the Remote Commander  
only.  
To fast forward/rewind the tape  
To fast forward the tape while playback is  
stopped, press FF M. To rewind the tape  
while playback is stopped, press REW m.  
z Tips  
• During fast forward/rewind the tape, the LCD  
screen becomes dim. This is not a malfunction.  
To search for a scene while viewing a  
picture  
Press FF M/REW m during playback  
(Picture Search). To view a desired scene  
during fast forward, press and hold FF M,  
and to view a desired scene during rewind,  
press and hold REW m (Skip Scan).  
To play back the picture at slow speed  
(Slow playback)  
Press SLOW y during playback. To  
resume normal playback, press PLAY N.  
To reverse playback direction  
Press c I 1 during playback. To slow  
playback in reverse direction, press c I  
1 during playback, then press SLOW y.  
b Notes  
• During playback pause or in any playback mode  
other than normal playback, no sound is  
produced and the previous picture may remain  
on the screen as a mosaic image.  
• Note the following when playing back the  
picture recorded in the HDV format:  
– Reverse picture search/skip scan does not  
function.  
– Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV (i.LINK)  
z Tips  
• When you play back a tape in reverse direction,  
horizontal noise may appear at the center or the  
top and bottom of the screen. This is not a  
malfunction.  
To view the picture frame-by-frame  
interface during playback pause or in any  
playback mode other than normal playback.  
– Pictures may be distorted during picture  
search.  
Press i C (+) 1 during playback pause.  
For frame-by-frame playback in reverse  
direction, press c I (–) 1 during  
playback pause.  
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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,  
• During playback pause or in any playback mode  
other than normal playback, no sound is  
produced and the previous picture may remain  
on the screen as a mosaic image.  
• Note the following when playing back the  
picture recorded in the HDV format:  
– Reverse slow playback and reverse frame-by-  
frame playback do not function.  
– Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV (i.LINK)  
interface during playback pause or in any  
playback mode other than normal playback.  
– Pictures may be distorted during reverse  
playback.  
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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. 12). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
z Tips  
• You can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color on the TV supporting x.v.Color (p. 80). To playing back  
the pictures, the settings of the TV may be needed.  
Jacks on the VCR  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
1
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface  
2 HDMI OUT jack  
3 COMPONENT OUT jack  
4 A/V OUT jack  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Otherwise,  
the TV may not recognize the video signal from the VCR.  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high  
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are  
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
(for HDV1080i)  
t (p. 24)  
t (p. 25)  
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type  
VCR  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
[COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/480i]  
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(GV-HD700)/  
[1080i/576i]  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(GV-HD700E) (p. 56)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(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.  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
HDMI cable (optional)  
b Notes  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
• Use an HDMI connector (TypeA, 19-pin) on one end (for your VCR), and a connector suitable for  
connection to your TV on the other end.  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the VCR via i.LINK cable (p. 28) cannot be output.  
• Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT  
jack of the VCR and HDMI jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
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: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type  
VCR  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
[AUTO] (p. 55)  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
[i.LINK CONV] t  
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  
.
• The TV needs to be set to recognize the connection of the VCR. See the instruction manual supplied with  
your TV.  
• This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.  
z Tips  
• For details about i.LINK, see page 79.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition)  
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back  
with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
t (p. 26)  
t (p. 27)  
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV type (p. 56).  
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type  
VCR  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
[COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/480i]  
(GV-HD700)/  
[1080i/576i]  
(GV-HD700E) (p. 56)  
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(White)  
(Red)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (p. 56)  
(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.  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
[i.LINK CONV] t  
b Notes  
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the VCR is connected. See the instruction manual  
supplied with your TV.  
• The VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (p. 56)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
b Notes  
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio  
signals, connect the white and red plugs of an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the audio input jack  
of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
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: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type  
VCR  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC) t  
[HDV/DV SEL] t  
[AUTO] (p. 55)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (p. 56)  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
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.).  
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)  
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 only)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback pictures.  
b Notes  
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition)  
image quality.  
z Tips  
• If you connect the VCR to a TV using more than one type of cable to output pictures from a jack other  
than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows:  
HDMI OUT t COMPONENT OUT t A/V OUT  
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The  
HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.  
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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.  
Jacks on the VCR  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
1
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface  
2 S VIDEO IN jack  
3 VIDEO IN jack  
4 AUDIO IN jacks  
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)  
: Signal flow  
VCR  
Cable  
External device  
HDV1080i compatible device  
t HD quality*  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
• The external device should come equipped with an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i.  
AV device with i.LINK jack  
t SD quality  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
* Pictures recorded in the DV format are recorded in the SD (standard definition) quality.  
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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  
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high  
quality pictures.  
Using an S VIDEO cable and A/V connecting cable, or an A/V connecting cable  
alone  
: Signal flow  
VCR  
Cable  
External device  
S VIDEO cable (optional)  
AV device with S VIDEO jack  
t SD quality  
A/V connecting cable (optional)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
AV device with audio/video jacks*  
t SD quality  
A/V connecting cable (optional)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
* 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, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio  
jack on the device.  
b Notes  
• Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.  
z Tips  
• When you connect the VCR to an external device via the S VIDEO jack by using an S VIDEO cable  
(optional), higher quality DV format pictures can be produced than when using an A/V connecting cable.  
When you connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be output.  
• If you connect the VCR to a TV using more than one type of cable to input pictures from a jack other than  
the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface, the order of priority of the input signal is as follows:  
S VIDEO IN t VIDEO IN  
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Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc. (Continued)  
When you connect to devices with an  
i.LINK cable, the format of the input  
signal ( or  
will be indicated on the screen of the  
VCR (this indicator may appear on the  
Recording the picture on your  
VCR  
)
screen of the playback device, however,  
it will not be recorded).  
5
6
Press two REC buttons  
simultaneously, then immediately  
press PAUSE X on the VCR.  
The recording is paused.  
STOP x  
PAUSE X  
When recording the picture from  
the other VCR, start playback.  
1
Prepare the VCR for recording.  
The picture from the playback device is  
displayed on the screen of the VCR.  
Insert a cassette tape for recording. Set  
the POWER switch to ON.  
7
8
Press PAUSE X at the desired  
scene on the VCR, then start  
recording.  
2
When connecting with an i.LINK  
cable, set the input signal to the  
Normally set [HDV/DV SEL] to  
[AUTO] (the default setting).  
Press STOP x to finish recording  
on the VCR, and stop playback on  
the playback device.  
3
4
Connect the VCR to the playback  
device or TV.  
For details about connection, see page  
Using the Remote Commander  
In step 5, press two REC buttons  
simultaneously then immediately press  
PAUSE X. And in step 7, press X at the  
point where you want to start recording  
from.  
Prepare the playback device or  
TV.  
Turn on the playback device or TV.  
When recording the picture from the  
other VCR, insert a cassette tape for  
playback.  
b Notes  
• You cannot record TV programs from the  
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.  
• You can record pictures from DV devices only  
in the DV format.  
When you connect to the TV, pictures  
from the TV is displayed on the screen  
of the VCR.  
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Locating a scene on  
the tape  
You can locate a desired scene on the tape  
using the Remote Commander.  
• 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. To  
record the part recorded in the DV format, set  
[HDV/DV SEL] to [DV] on the VCR (p. 55).  
The rest of the parts recorded in the undefined  
format will remain unrecorded then.  
• When you also use the another GV-HD700/  
HD700E for playback, set [HDV/DV SEL] to  
[AUTO] on the GV-HD700/HD700E for  
playback as well.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– During recording, the color of the display may  
look uneven. However, this does not affect  
the recorded picture.  
b Notes  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on the devices for playback  
while recording to the VCR.  
• For more details about the Remote Commander,  
– If you restart recording after pausing or  
stopping the VCR, the picture may not be  
recorded smoothly.  
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)  
may not be recorded depending on the  
connected device or application.  
Locating a desired scene  
quickly (Zero set memory)  
1
During playback, press ZERO  
SET MEMORY 4 at a point you  
want to locate later on.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
• When recording is performed using the Remote  
Commander, the other VCR may malfunction.  
In this case, change the commander code to  
other than VTR2 on the other VCR or cover the  
sensor of the other VCR with black paper.  
The tape counter displays “0:00:00” and  
appears on the screen.  
• If you use the fast forward or the slow playback  
function on the VCR when connecting with an  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO, the  
picture being recorded may fluctuate.  
If the tape counter is not displayed,  
press DISPLAY 3.  
2
Press STOP 7 when you want to  
stop playback.  
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Locating a scene on the tape (Continued)  
b Notes  
3
4
Press REW m 1.  
• Once you eject the tape, the end search will not  
function.  
• The end search function does not function  
correctly, if a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape is detected.  
The tape stops automatically when the  
tape counter reaches “0:00:00”.  
The tape counter returns to the time  
code display, and  
disappears.  
z Tips  
• When setting [END SEARCH] to ASSIGN  
buttons (p. 35), you can use the end search  
function on the VCR without using the Remote  
Commander.  
Press PLAY 6.  
Playback starts from the point  
designated “0:00:00” on the tape  
counter.  
Searching for a scene by date of  
recording (Date search)  
b Notes  
You can locate the point where the  
recording date changes.  
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds  
between the time code and the tape counter.  
• The zero set memory function will not work  
correctly when there is a blank section between  
recorded sections on the tape.  
• During setting the zero set memory function, it  
is automatically canceled when you perform the  
following operations:  
– Pressing MEMORY PHOTO  
– Performing the end search  
– Performing the index search  
1
2
Press SEARCH SELECT 2  
repeatedly to select [DATE  
SEARCH].  
Press . (previous)/> (next)  
5 to select a recording date.  
z Tips  
You can select the previous or the next  
date of the present point on the tape.  
• When setting [ZEROMEMORY] to ASSIGN  
buttons (p. 35), you can use the zero set memory  
function on the VCR without using the Remote  
Commander.  
Playback starts automatically from the  
point where the date changes.  
To cancel the operation  
Press ZERO SET MEMORY 4 again  
before rewinding.  
b Notes  
• The date search functions only with the tape  
recorded with date data.  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording (End  
search)  
• You need to record more than 2 minutes after  
the date is changed. The VCR may not  
accurately detect the point where the recording  
date changes.  
• The date search function will not function  
correctly, if a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape is detected.  
Press END SEARCH 8.  
The last scene of the most recent recording  
is played back for about 5 seconds.  
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z Tips  
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.  
• 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  
To cancel the operation  
Press STOP 7.  
Press STOP 7.  
Searching for the point where  
the index signal is recorded  
(Index search)  
You can locate the point where the index  
signal (p. 37) is recorded by the VCR or  
other devices.  
1
2
Press SEARCH SELECT 2  
repeatedly to select [INDEX  
SEARCH].  
Press . (previous)/> (next)  
5 to select an index point.  
You can select the previous or the next  
index signal of the present point on the  
tape.  
Playback starts automatically from the  
point where the selected index signal is  
recorded.  
b Notes  
• If an index recording is less than 2 minutes, the  
VCR may not accurately detect the index point.  
• The index search function will not function  
correctly, if a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape is detected.  
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Changing/checking the settings in your VCR  
In the counter display, you can move the  
position where the counter is displayed  
using V/v/B/b.  
z Tips  
• You can display the information during  
playback on a TV. Set [DISP OUTPUT] to  
[V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 58).  
V/v/B/b  
• The time code is recorded for easy scene search  
on the tape. The VCR records the time code  
during recording.  
• The time code starts counting from  
“0:00:00:00” at the beginning of the tape.  
• When a blank section between recorded sections  
on the tape is detected, “-:--:--:--” is displayed at  
the blank section. The time code starts counting  
from “0:00:00:00” again after the blank section  
is detected.  
Turning off the LCD screen  
• You cannot rewrite the time code later.  
You can turn off the LCD screen to make  
the battery last longer.  
• The time code function of the VCR is a drop  
frame system. It may skip some frames to adjust  
the time code.  
Press LCD ON/OFF 2.  
To turn on the LCD screen, press LCD ON/  
OFF 2 again.  
Displaying the settings in your  
VCR (Status check)  
You can check the setup value of the  
following items.  
• Audio setup (p. 60)  
• Output signal setup ([HDV/DV SEL], etc.)  
z Tips  
• If you turn off the LCD screen during recording  
or playback, the recorded and original picture  
will not be affected.  
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons  
• LCD SET (p. 57)  
Switching the information  
display on the screen  
You can turn on and off the display of the  
time code and other information on the  
screen.  
1
2
Press STATUS CHECK 4.  
Select the desired item using V/v.  
The item is displayed in the following  
order each time you press V/v:  
AUDIO y OUTPUT y ASSIGN  
y LCD SET  
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO 3.  
The information display is switched to on  
(display) t counter display t off (no  
display), each time you press DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO 3.  
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Assigning the  
functions to the  
ASSIGN buttons  
You may need to assign some functions to  
the ASSIGN buttons. You can assign a  
single function to each the ASSIGN button  
1 to 3.  
To turn off the setup value  
Press STATUS CHECK 4 again.  
Displaying all area surrounding  
the picture frame (All scan)  
Functions you can assign to the  
ASSIGN buttons  
• DV WIDE DISP (p. 58)  
• PB ZOOM (p. 36)  
You can check all area surrounding the  
picture frame, which you cannot check on a  
TV screen.  
• LCD PROFILE (p. 57)  
• INDEX MARK (p. 37)  
• ZEROMEMORY (p. 31)  
• i.LINK CONV (p. 56)  
• COMPONENT (p. 56)  
• A/VtDV OUT (p. 42)  
• END SEARCH (p. 32)  
• DATA CODE (p. 59)  
• COLOR BAR (p. 58)  
• SEARCH SEL (p. 32, 33)  
• SEARCH > (p. 32, 33)  
• SEARCH . (p. 32, 33)  
Press ALLSCAN 1.  
All the area surrounding the picture frame  
is displayed on the screen.  
To return to the previous screen, press  
ALLSCAN 1 again.  
b Notes  
• During the all scan display, a black frame  
appears around the screen.  
• All scan display does not affect to the original  
picture.  
MENU  
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)  
1
2
Press MENU.  
2
3
Press the ASSIGN button  
assigned to [PB ZOOM].  
The center of the picture is magnified.  
Select  
(OTHERS) using V/v,  
then press EXEC.  
Adjust the magnification using  
v (Wide angle)/V (Telephoto).  
3
4
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.  
4
Press EXEC, then move the zoom  
frame using V/v/B/b.  
By pressing EXEC again, the zoom  
frame is fixed, and you can adjust the  
magnification using V/v.  
5
6
7
Select the function to be assigned  
using V/v, then press EXEC.  
Select [OK] using V/v, then press  
EXEC.  
Press MENU to hide the menu  
screen.  
b Notes  
Using PB zoom  
• You cannot magnify pictures that are input  
externally.  
You can magnify movies from about 1.1 to  
5 times the original size, or still images  
from about 1.5 to 5 times.  
• Magnified picture cannot be output via the  
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.  
• During magnifying a movie, the PB zoom  
function is automatically canceled when you  
press MENU.  
1
Assign [PB ZOOM] to one of the  
ASSIGN buttons in advance  
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• During magnifying a still image, the PB zoom  
function is automatically canceled when you  
press the following buttons:  
When pressed before recording  
flashes.  
When recording starts,  
about 7 seconds and an index signal is  
recorded.  
appears for  
– MENU  
– MEMORY PLAY  
– MEMORY INDEX  
– VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+)  
z Tips  
To cancel the operation before  
recording  
• You can also magnify a picture with the zoom  
button W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto) on the  
Remote Commander.  
• You can switch the display of the time code,  
arrows, etc. on or off when you press  
During  
flashing, press the ASSIGN  
button assigned to [INDEX MARK] again.  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the PB zoom.  
b Notes  
• You cannot capture still images to a “Memory  
Stick Duo” from a picture while using [PB  
ZOOM] (p. 44).  
• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded  
tape afterward.  
To cancel the operation  
Either press the ASSIGN button assigned to  
[PB ZOOM], or stop playback.  
Recording an index signal  
If you make an index for a scene, you can  
easily search for the scene later (p. 33).  
The index function allows you to easily  
check the transition of recording or edit  
your pictures using index signals.  
1
2
Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of  
the ASSIGN buttons in advance  
(p. 35).  
Press the ASSIGN button  
assigned to [INDEX MARK].  
When pressed during recording  
appears for about 7 seconds and an  
index signal is recorded.  
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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.  
Jacks on the VCR  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
1
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface  
2 A/V OUT jack  
b Notes  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.  
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)  
: Signal flow  
VCR  
Cable  
External device  
HDV1080i compatible  
device  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
t HD quality*  
• The external device should come equipped with an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i.  
AV device with i.LINK jack  
t SD quality  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
* Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the  
connection.  
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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.  
Format supported by the  
Menu setting  
Playback  
picture  
format  
external device  
Copy format  
HDV  
[HDV/DV SEL] [i.LINK CONV]  
DV format  
1
format*  
Copy HDV recording as  
HDV  
3
HDV  
HDV  
*  
[OFF]  
Convert HDV recording to  
DV  
[AUTO]  
HDV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
[ON]  
Copy DV recording as DV  
[OFF]  
When tape is recorded in both HDV and DV formats  
Convert both HDV and DV  
format to DV  
HDV/DV  
DV  
DV  
[AUTO]  
[HDV]  
[ON]  
3
Copy only portions  
recorded in HDV format  
HDV  
DV  
HDV  
*  
[OFF]  
2
3
*  
*  
2
2
Copy only portions  
recorded in DV format  
HDV  
DV  
*  
*  
[DV]  
[OFF]  
DV  
DV  
*1 Recording device compliant with the HDV1080i specification.  
*2 The tape advances, but no video or sound is recorded (blank).  
*3 Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).  
b Notes  
• When you play back 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.  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Otherwise,  
the VCR, DVD/HDD recorder may not be able to recognize the video signal from the VCR.  
• This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.  
z Tips  
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high  
quality pictures.  
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Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (Continued)  
Using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO or an A/V connecting cable  
.
: Signal flow  
VCR  
Cable  
External device  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
AV device with S VIDEO jack  
t SD quality  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
AV device with audio/video jacks*  
t SD quality  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
* 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.  
b Notes  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) when connecting with an A/V connecting  
cable (p. 58).  
• When connecting with an A/V connecting cable, set [TV TYPE] (p. 56) according to the display device to  
play back recorded picture.  
• To record the picture displaying the date/time data on the screen when connected with an A/V connecting  
cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 58).  
z Tips  
• When you connect the VCR to the other VCR or DVD/HDD recorder via the S VIDEO jack by using an  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality DV format pictures can be produced than  
when using an A/V connecting cable. When you make an S VIDEO connection only, audio will not be  
output.  
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b Notes  
Dubbing to another device  
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface  
during playback pause or in any playback mode  
other than normal playback.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on the VCR while recording  
to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder.  
1
Prepare the VCR for playback.  
Insert a recorded tape for playback. Set  
the POWER switch to ON.  
2
3
Connect the VCR to the recording  
device.  
– If you connect the VCR to the HDV1080i  
compatible device and restart recording after  
pausing or stopping, the picture may not be  
recorded smoothly.  
– You cannot record any information display  
such as time code, or titles that are recorded  
on other device.  
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)  
may not be displayed or recorded depending  
on the device or application.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
• When dubbing to a DVD/HDD recorder from  
the VCR via an i.LINK cable, you may not  
operate the VCR on your DVD/HDD recorder  
even you were instructed by the operation  
manual. If you can set the input mode to HDV  
or DV on your DVD/HDD recorder and can  
input/output pictures, follow the steps in  
For details about connection, see page  
38.  
Prepare the recording device.  
Turn on the recording device. When  
dubbing the picture to the other VCR,  
insert a cassette tape for recording.  
When dubbing the picture to the DVD  
recorder, insert a DVD for recording.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the appropriate input  
(such as video input1 and video input2).  
4
5
Start playback on the VCR, and  
recording on the recording  
device.  
When you connect to devices with an  
i.LINK cable, the format of the output  
signal (  
or  
)
will be indicated on the screen of the  
VCR.  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied  
with your recording device for details.  
Stop recording on the recording  
device, and press STOP x to  
finish playback on the VCR.  
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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. 12). You need to install software to capture video signals on your computer, if  
necessary. Refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software.  
An analog unit with  
an S VIDEO jack  
(Yellow)  
A/V connecting  
cable (optional)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
(Red)  
S VIDEO cable  
(optional)  
An analog unit without  
an S VIDEO jack  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
A/V connecting  
cable (optional)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
i.LINK cable  
(optional)  
: Signal flow  
1
Connect the VCR to an analog  
video unit and your computer.  
4
5
6
Select  
V/v, then press EXEC.  
(IN/OUT REC) using  
2
3
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Set [A/VtDV OUT] to [ON].  
appears on the screen.  
Press MENU.  
Start playback on the analog  
video unit.  
The menu screen appears.  
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8
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.  
b Notes  
• Depending on the condition of the analog video  
signals, the computer may not import images  
correctly when you convert analog video signals  
into digital video signals via the VCR.  
• You cannot record or capture video output via  
the VCR when the video includes copyright  
protection signals such as the ID-2 system (GV-  
HD700 only).  
• You cannot record or capture video output via  
the VCR when the video includes copyright  
protection signals (GV-HD700E only).  
z Tips  
• When you connect the VCR to an external  
device via the S VIDEO jack by using an  
S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality DV  
format pictures can be produced than when  
using an A/V connecting cable. When you  
connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional)  
alone, audio will not be output.  
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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” in your VCR.  
Recording is complete when the bar  
scroll indicator disappears.  
b Notes  
• The recording date and time of the picture and  
the capturing date and time of the still image to  
the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded. On  
the VCR, the date and time of the picture  
recorded on the tape will be displayed. Camera  
setting data recorded on the tape cannot be  
stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• The image size is fixed depending on the format  
or the aspect ratio of movies as follows:  
– When capturing from a movie in the HDV  
format: 1.2M  
– When capturing from a movie in the DV  
format (16:9): 0.2M  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press PLAY N.  
Playback starts.  
– When capturing from a movie in the DV  
format (4:3): VGA (0.3M)  
• You cannot capture a still image from a picture  
while using [PB ZOOM] (p. 36).  
3
Press MEMORY PHOTO.  
[CAPTURE] appears on the screen. The  
picture displayed on the screen will be  
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” as a  
still image.  
To capture a still image from the TV,  
VCR or DVD/HDD device, etc.  
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” to record.  
2 Perform steps 3 and 4 in “Recording the  
3 Start playback on the connected device.  
4 Press MEMORY PHOTO at the scene  
you want to record as a still image.  
b Notes  
• Depending on the connected device, still images  
captured on the VCR may be recorded with the  
edges masked in black.  
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Viewing a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
(Memory photo playback)  
• Only the file name but not the directory name  
may be displayed, if the structure of the  
directory does not conform to the DCF standard.  
You can play back still images recorded on  
a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into your VCR before this  
operation.  
z Tips  
• You can magnify still images. See page 36 for  
details.  
• When connecting the VCR to the TV, you can  
playback still images on the TV (p. 23).  
Playing back six recorded  
images at a time (Index screen)  
You can play back six recorded images at a  
time. This function is especially useful  
when searching for a particular image.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press MEMORY INDEX.  
A red B mark appears above the image  
that is displayed before changing to the  
index screen mode.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press MEMORY PLAY.  
The last recorded image is displayed.  
3
Select a still image with VOLUME/  
MEMORY (–/+).  
To see the previous image, press  
VOLUME/MEMORY (–).  
To see the next image, press VOLUME/  
MEMORY (+).  
You can move B mark using  
VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+).  
To display the previous six images,  
move B mark to the upper left image,  
then press VOLUME/MEMORY (–).  
To display the next six images, move B  
mark to the lower right image, then  
press VOLUME/MEMORY (+).  
To stop playback  
Press MEMORY PLAY again.  
b Notes  
• You may not play back image data modified on  
a computer. Also, you may not play back image  
data recorded with other devices.  
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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. 48).  
Copying still images  
on the “Memory Stick  
Duo” to a computer  
You can copy still images on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” to a connected computer.  
• You may not display image data on the index  
screen modified on a computer, or image data  
recorded with other device.  
System requirements  
For Windows users  
• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows  
Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home  
Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows  
Vista*  
To display a single image  
Move B to that image using VOLUME/  
MEMORY (–/+) and press MEMORY  
PLAY.  
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
To stop displaying the index screen  
Standard installation is required. Operation is  
not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.  
Press MEMORY INDEX again.  
• CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster  
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).  
For Macintosh users  
• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/  
v10.3/v10.4)  
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).  
z Tips  
• You can do this operation with the standard  
driver on your computer. You do not need to  
install any software.  
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert  
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are  
recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick  
slot on your computer to copy still images to the  
computer.  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
your computer is not compatible with it, connect  
the VCR with the USB cable instead of using  
the Memory Stick slot on the computer.  
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Step:1 Using the USB cable  
7
Connect the USB cable to the  
USB jacks on the VCR and your  
computer.  
1
Turn on the computer.  
It may take a while until your computer  
recognizes the VCR for the first time.  
Close down all applications running on  
the computer.  
For Windows 2000/Windows XP/  
Windows Vista  
To USB  
jack  
Log on as an Administrator.  
2
3
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the VCR.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
Connect the VCR to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the  
supplied AC Adaptor (p. 12).  
To (USB)  
jack  
4
5
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
b Notes  
Press MENU.  
• When using a USB cable to connect the VCR to  
a computer, make sure to connect the jack in the  
correct direction. If you insert the jack forcibly,  
it may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of  
the VCR.  
• The computer may not recognize the VCR if  
you connect them with the USB cable before  
turning on the VCR.  
The menu screen appears.  
6
Select  
(OTHERS) t [USB  
SELECT] t [  
Memory Stick]  
Recommended connection  
Check the following to ensure the VCR is  
operated correctly to establish connection.  
• Connect the VCR to a computer via the USB  
cable. Make sure no other USB devices are  
connected to the computer.  
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a  
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them  
connected and connect the VCR to an available  
USB jack with the USB cable.  
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two  
or more USB devices to the computer.  
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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.  
For Macintosh users  
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and  
drop the desired picture file onto the hard  
disk of your computer.  
• Operation is not guaranteed even for the  
recommended environments.  
b Notes  
• “Memory Stick Duo” operations on the VCR  
cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick Duo”  
formatted on your computer is used on the VCR,  
or if the “Memory Stick Duo” in the VCR was  
formatted from your computer when the USB  
cable was connected.  
• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick  
Duo.” Compressed files cannot be played back  
on the VCR.  
• When you load an image modified using  
retouching software from your computer to the  
VCR or when you directly modify the image on  
the VCR, the image format will differ. A file  
error indicator may appear and you may not  
open the file.  
Step:2 Copying still images  
For Windows users  
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon  
displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag  
and drop a picture in the folder onto the  
hard disk drive of your computer.  
• Communications between the VCR and your  
computer may not recover after recovering from  
Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.  
Disconnecting the USB cable  
For Windows users  
If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the  
LCD screen, follow the procedure below to  
disconnect the USB cable.  
1
2
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon  
on the task tray.  
A Folder containing image files recorded  
by other VCRs without the folder  
Click this icon.  
creation function (for playback only).  
B Folder containing image files recorded  
by the VCR when no new folders have  
been created, only [101MSDCF] is  
displayed.  
Folder  
101MSDCF (up DSC0ss Still image  
to 999MSDCF) ss.JPG file  
File  
Meaning  
Task tray  
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage  
Device-Drive].  
ssss are numbers between 0001 and  
9999.  
Click here.  
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Deleting recorded still  
images from the  
3 Click [OK].  
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the VCR  
and computer.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can delete still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” using your VCR.  
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your  
VCR before this operation (p. 18).  
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.  
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the VCR  
and computer.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the USB cable according to the  
correct procedure, otherwise files in the  
“Memory Stick Duo” may not be updated  
correctly. Also, this may cause a malfunction of  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
access lamp is lit.  
• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before  
turning off the VCR.  
• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the  
computer before disconnecting the USB cable  
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Playback a still image you want to  
3
Press MEMORY DELETE.  
[Delete this image?] will be displayed.  
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Deleting recorded still images  
from the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(Continued)  
Printing recorded  
images (PictBridge  
compliant printer)  
You can print out pictures using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the VCR to a computer.  
4
Select [YES] using V/v, then  
press EXEC.  
The still image is deleted.  
Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”, containing  
still images into the VCR and turn on the  
printer.  
b Notes  
• Still images cannot be restored once they are  
deleted.  
• Still images cannot be deleted when a “Memory  
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to  
the write-protect position (p. 77), or when the  
selected picture is protected.  
Connecting your VCR to the  
printer  
z Tips  
• To delete images from the index screen, press  
VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+) to move the B  
mark to the image you want to delete and  
perform steps 3 and 4.  
• To delete all still images from the “Memory  
Stick Duo” or in the selected folder at once,  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
perform [  
ALL ERASE] (p. 61).  
Press MENU.  
The menu screen appears.  
3
4
Select  
(OTHERS) t [USB  
SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT]  
(p. 64).  
Connect the USB cable to the  
USB jacks of the VCR and the  
printer.  
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2 Select the number using V/v, then press  
EXEC.  
You can set the number up to 20.  
To USB  
jack  
3 Select [  
RETURN], then press  
EXEC.  
3
4
Set the printing date/time on the  
image if necessary.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
If you do not want to print the date/time,  
go to step 4.  
1 Select [SET] t [DATE/TIME] t  
[DATE] or [DAY & TIME], then press  
EXEC.  
To (USB)  
jack  
2 Select [  
RETURN], then press  
EXEC.  
Select [EXEC] t [YES], then  
press EXEC.  
When printing is finished, [Printing...]  
disappears and the image selection  
screen appears again.  
Press MENU when printing is  
completed.  
One of the images stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.  
b Notes  
• We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the  
printer to be used.  
Printing  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
1
Select the image you want to print  
using VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+).  
the printer is connected (  
is on the screen).  
The operations may not be performed properly.  
– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
– Disconnect the USB cable from the VCR or  
the printer.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo” from the VCR.  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
2
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).  
1 Select [SET] t [COPIES], then press  
EXEC.  
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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.  
• Some printer models may not support the date/  
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
operating instructions for details.  
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images  
recorded with a device other than the VCR.  
z Tips  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established  
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
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Customizing your VCR  
Using the menu items  
You can change various settings or make  
detailed adjustments using the menu items  
displayed on the screen.  
POWER  
switch  
4
Select the desired item using V/v,  
then press EXEC.  
V/v/B/b/EXEC  
MENU  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press MENU to display the menu  
screen.  
Unavailable items will be grayed out.  
You can also determine the desired  
items by pressing b.  
To return to the previous screen, select  
[
RETURN] or press B.  
5
6
Select the desired setting using  
V/v, then press EXEC.  
3
Select the icon of the desired  
menu using V/v, then press  
EXEC.  
IN/OUT REC (p. 55)  
DISPLAY SET (p. 57)  
AUDIO SET (p. 60)  
MEMORY SET (p. 61)  
OTHERS (p. 63)  
Press MENU to hide the menu  
screen.  
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List of the menu items  
(OTHERS) menu (p. 63)  
(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 55)  
Items  
Page  
Items  
Page  
ASSIGN BTN  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
REMAINING  
BEEP  
HDV/DV SEL  
DV REC MODE  
COMPONENT  
i.LINK CONV  
TV TYPE  
A/VtDV OUT  
REMOTE CTRL  
USB SELECT  
(DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 57)  
Items  
Page  
LCD SET  
DV WIDE DISP  
DISP OUTPUT  
COLOR BAR  
DV BARS  
DATA CODE  
(AUDIO SET) menu (p. 60)  
Items  
Page  
DV AU.MODE  
MULTI-SOUND  
DV AUDIO MIX  
(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 61)  
Items  
QUALITY  
Page  
ALL ERASE  
FORMAT  
FILE NO.  
NEW FOLDER  
REC FOLDER  
PB FOLDER  
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menu  
Recording settings, input and output  
settings (HDV/DV SEL/DV REC MODE/TV  
TYPE, etc.)  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
[HDV/DV SEL] setting. Otherwise, the  
connected video device may not be able to  
recognize the video signal from the VCR.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal  
switches between the HDV and DV formats, the  
picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON], pictures  
are output as follows:  
– Setting to [AUTO], an HDV signal is  
converted to the DV format and output; a DV  
signal is output as it is.  
– Setting to [HDV], an HDV signal is converted  
to the DV format and output; a DV signal is  
not output.  
Press MENU t select  
(IN/OUT  
REC) using V/v t press EXEC.  
HDV/DV SEL  
– Setting to [DV], a DV signal is output as it is;  
an HDV signal is not output.  
You can select the playback signal.  
Normally set to [AUTO].  
When the VCR is connected to another  
device using an i.LINK cable, select the  
signal to input/output from the HDV/DV  
(i.LINK) interface. The selected signal is  
recorded or played back.  
DV REC MODE (DV Recording  
mode)  
When recording a picture in the DV format,  
you can set the DV recording mode.  
BAUTO  
BSP ( SP )  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
Switches the signals between the HDV and  
DV formats automatically when playing  
back a tape.  
During i.LINK connection, switches the  
signals between the HDV and DV formats  
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the  
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.  
LP ( LP )  
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times  
the SP mode (Long Play).  
b Notes  
HDV (  
)
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like  
noise may appear or sound may be interrupted  
when you play back the tape on other VCRs or  
camcorders.  
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in  
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture  
may be distorted or the time code may not be  
written properly between the scenes.  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
the HDV format.  
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only the HDV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. You can  
also select this when connecting the VCR  
to a computer, etc.  
DV (  
)
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
the DV format.  
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only the DV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. You can  
also select this when connecting the VCR  
to a computer, etc.  
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Press MENU t select  
(IN/OUT REC) using V/v t press EXEC.  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting  
COMPONENT  
[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected  
video device may not be able to recognize the  
video signal from the VCR.  
You can select the type of connection when  
connecting the VCR to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
TV TYPE  
GV-HD700:  
480i  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back the  
picture. The recorded pictures output from  
the VCR are played back as follows.  
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV  
with the component input jack.  
B16:9  
B1080i/480i  
Select to view pictures on a 16:9 (wide)  
TV.  
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV  
that has the component input jack and is  
capable of displaying the 1080i signal.  
HDV/DV (16:9)  
format pictures  
DV (4:3) format  
pictures  
GV-HD700E:  
576i  
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV  
with the component input jack.  
4:3  
B1080i/576i  
Select to view pictures on a 4:3 standard  
TV.  
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV  
that has the component input jack and is  
capable of displaying the 1080i signal.  
HDV/DV (16:9)  
format pictures  
DV (4:3) format  
pictures  
i.LINK CONV  
You can convert signals in the HDV format  
to the DV format, and output pictures in the  
DV format from the HDV/DV (i.LINK)  
interface.  
b Notes  
• This is not effective when pictures are output  
from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.  
BOFF  
Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV  
(i.LINK) interface in accordance with the  
setting in [HDV/DV SEL].  
• When you connect the VCR to a TV compatible  
with the ID-1 system for playing back the tape,  
set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically  
switches the aspect ratio according to the  
playback picture. Refer also to the manual  
supplied with your TV (GV-HD700).  
• The aspect ratio of color bars in the DV format  
is set to the setting of [DV BARS] (p. 59),  
regardless of the setting of [TV TYPE].  
ON  
Pictures in the HDV format are converted  
to the DV format, and pictures in the DV  
format are output in the DV format.  
b Notes  
• For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see  
[HDV/DV SEL] (p. 55).  
A/VtDV OUT  
See page 42.  
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(DISPLAY SET)  
menu  
2 Select the LCD profile which you want  
to load.  
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.  
The selected LCD profile becomes  
effective.  
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.  
SAVE  
You can save the current LCD panel setups  
as a new LCD profile settings.  
1 Select [SAVE].  
2 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing  
profile name.  
Press MENU t select  
(DISPLAY  
SET) using V/v t press EXEC.  
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.  
The LCD profile settings are saved.  
LCD SET  
You can select the desired LCD panel  
setups. The recorded picture will not be  
affected.  
• If you select [NEW FILE], profile name is  
set to [LCD1]-[LCD6].  
• If you select an existing LCD profile as a  
destination, the LCD profile is overwritten.  
x BRIGHTNESS  
You can adjust the LCD bright using B/b.  
PROFILE NAME  
You can change the LCD profile name.  
1 Select [PROFILE NAME].  
2 Select the LCD profile that you want to  
change the name.  
The profile name screen appears.  
z Tips  
• You can also turn off the LCD screen (p. 34).  
• You can also adjust the LCD brightness using  
the LCD BRIGHT buttons (–/+) (p. 20).  
x CONTRAST  
You can adjust the LCD contrast using B/b.  
x COLOR LEVEL  
You can adjust the LCD color intensity  
using B/b.  
x COLOR PHASE  
You can adjust the desired hue of the LCD  
panel using B/b.  
3 Select a letter using V/v/B/b, then  
press EXEC.  
Repeat this operation until a complete  
name is entered.  
x SHARPNESS  
You can adjust the sharpness of the image  
outline using B/b.  
• Each name can be up to 12 characters long.  
• Characters that can be used in profile  
names:  
– A~Z  
– 0~9  
x LCD PROFILE  
You can save up to six kinds of LCD panel  
setups in the VCR as LCD profiles. Using  
these saved profiles lets you quickly obtain  
suitable LCD panel settings later.  
– - _ / # & : .  
@
4 Select [OK], then press EXEC.  
The profile name is changed.  
LOAD  
You can load the LCD profile settings and  
use the VCR with the settings.  
1 Select [LOAD].  
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Press MENU t select  
(DISPLAY SET) using V/v t press EXEC.  
b Notes  
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.  
• You cannot change the aspect ratio of the HDV  
format picture and the still image displayed on  
the screen.  
• When setting [DV WIDE DISP] to [WIDE] or  
[4:3] while displaying the color bar, the aspect  
ratio of the picture will not change even if  
or  
appears.  
• When capturing a still image to “Memory Stick  
Duo” from a movie, the DV wide display  
function does not work for the recorded still  
image. The aspect ratio of the recorded still  
image may differ from the image actually  
displaying on the screen.  
RESET  
You can restore the default settings for  
[LCD SET].  
1 Select [RESET].  
2 Select [YES] in the check screen.  
The LCD panel setups are restored to  
the default settings.  
• The DV wide display function does not work for  
output signals from the VCR.  
• LCD profiles stored on the VCR are  
retained even when the [RESET] operation  
is performed.  
• You cannot change the current setting while  
displaying the color bar.  
DISP OUTPUT  
z Tips  
• The items that can be saved in the LCD profile  
are set values of [BRIGHTNESS],  
[CONTRAST], [COLOR LEVEL], [COLOR  
PHASE], and [SHARPNESS]. You can save  
these set values all in the LCD profile.  
• When you move the cursor on the LCD profile  
stored on the VCR while selecting [LOAD],  
[PROFILE NAME], or [DELETE], the settings  
of the LCD profile will be effective on the  
screen.  
• When you move the cursor on the LCD profile  
stored on the VCR and press b, the settings of  
the LCD profile will be displayed on the screen.  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen and the LCD screen.  
COLOR BAR  
You can display the color bar or record it on  
the tape by setting to [ON]. It is convenient  
to adjust the color on the monitor connected  
(the default setting is [OFF]).  
DV WIDE DISP  
You can select the desired aspect ratio of  
the DV format picture displayed on the  
screen.  
BAUTO  
Switches the aspect ratio automatically.  
WIDE (  
)
Sets the aspect ratio to 16:9.  
b Notes  
• This is automatically set to [OFF] when you  
turn on the VCR at the next time or press REW  
m/PLAY N/FF M.  
4:3 (  
)
Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3.  
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DV BARS  
You can select the aspect ratio of color bars  
in the DV format.  
B16:9  
Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 16:9.  
4:3  
Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 4:3.  
b Notes  
• You cannot change the current setting during  
recording.  
DATA CODE  
During playback, you can display the  
information (data code) recorded  
automatically at the time of recording.  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE  
Displays the date and time.  
b Notes  
• In the DATE display, [-- -- ----] and [--:--:--] is  
displayed if you record a picture without setting  
the clock.  
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(AUDIO SET) menu  
Settings for the audio recording (DV  
AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.)  
DV AUDIO MIX  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
You can monitor the sound recorded on the  
tape with audio dubbing or 4ch microphone  
recording during playback.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
BST1  
Select to output only the originally  
recorded sound.  
Press MENU t select  
(AUDIO  
SET) using V/v t press EXEC.  
MIX  
Select to synthesize and output the  
originally recorded sound and the sound  
added afterwards.  
DV AU.MODE  
(DV Audio mode)  
B12BIT  
ST2  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
Select to output only the sound added  
afterwards.  
16BIT (  
)
b Notes  
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
• You cannot adjust the balance of the sound  
recorded on a tape in the 16-bit DV audio mode.  
b Notes  
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is  
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.  
MULTI-SOUND  
You can select whether to play back audio  
recorded using other devices with dual  
sound or stereo sound.  
BSTEREO  
Plays back with main and sub sound (or  
stereo sound).  
1
Plays back with main sound (or the left  
channel sound).  
2
Plays back with sub sound (or the right  
channel sound).  
b Notes  
• You can play back, but cannot record a dual  
sound track cassette on the VCR.  
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(MEMORY SET)  
menu  
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)  
1.2M  
1440  
VGA  
0.2M  
×
810 640 × 480 640 × 360  
1.2M  
8GB  
12500  
30000  
48000  
60000  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
115000  
115000  
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.  
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image  
quality.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press MENU t select  
(MEMORY  
SET) using V/v t press EXEC.  
The image size is fixed depending on the format  
or the aspect ratio of movies as follows:  
– When capturing from a movie in the HDV  
format: 1.2M  
– When capturing from a movie in the DV format  
(16:9): 0.2M  
– When capturing from a movie in the DV format  
(4:3): VGA (0.3M)  
QUALITY  
BFINE (  
)
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
b Notes  
STANDARD (  
)
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
• 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.  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(MB) and the number of recordable  
still images  
ALL ERASE  
1.2M  
1440  
VGA  
0.2M  
You can delete all the still images on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” without image  
protection, or in the selected folder.  
×
810 640 × 480 640 × 360  
1.2M  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
100  
390  
980  
490  
980  
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT  
FLDR].  
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the still images  
on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
[CURRENT FLDR]: Deletes all the still  
images in the selected folder.  
240  
205  
780  
980  
490  
1970  
1400  
3550  
2850  
7200  
5900  
14500  
12000  
30000  
23500  
59000  
1970  
1750  
3550  
3600  
7200  
7300  
14500  
15000  
30000  
29500  
59000  
370  
890  
2 Select [YES] t [YES].  
760  
[
Erasing all data...] is displayed.  
1800  
1550  
3650  
3150  
7500  
6300  
14500  
[Completed.] is displayed when all  
unprotected still images are deleted.  
b Notes  
2GB  
• Release the write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” beforehand when using the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab  
(p. 77).  
• The folder will not be deleted even when you  
delete all the still images.  
4GB  
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Press MENU t select  
(MEMORY SET) using V/v t press EXEC.  
• Do not attempt the following operations while  
Erasing all data...] is on the screen:  
NEW FOLDER  
[
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
When you select [YES], you can create a  
new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on  
a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is  
full (a maximum of 9,999 still images are  
stored), a new folder is automatically  
created.  
FORMAT  
You can delete all the still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” to recover recordable  
free space to allow you to write in. If you  
want to format the “Memory Stick Duo,”  
select [YES]t[YES].  
b Notes  
• You cannot delete the created folders using the  
VCR. You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 62), or delete them using your  
computer.  
• The number of recordable still images on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the  
number of folders increases.  
b Notes  
• Do not attempt the following operations while  
[
Formatting...] is on the screen:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)  
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” including protected image data and  
newly created folders.  
You can select the folder to be used for  
recording using V/v, then press EXEC.  
z Tips  
z Tips  
• As the default setting, still images are saved in  
the 101MSDCF folder.  
• Once you record a still image in a folder, the  
same folder will be set as the default folder for  
playback.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” has been formatted at  
the factory, and does not require formatting at  
purchase.  
FILE NO.  
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)  
BSERIES  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with  
another one. The file number is reset when  
a new folder is created or the recording  
folder is replaced with another.  
You can select the playback folder using  
V/v, then press EXEC.  
RESET  
Assigns file numbers in sequence,  
following the largest file number existing  
on the current “Memory Stick Duo.”  
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(OTHERS) menu  
Other basic settings (BEEP/USB SELECT,  
etc.)  
REMAINING  
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.  
BAUTO  
Displays the remaining tape indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
• When you set the POWER switch to ON  
with a cassette inserted.  
• When you press PLAY N or DISPLAY/  
Press MENU t select  
using V/v t press EXEC.  
(OTHERS)  
BATT INFO.  
ASSIGN BTN  
ON  
Always displays the remaining tape  
indicator.  
See page 35.  
CLOCK SET  
BEEP  
See page 16.  
BON  
A melody sounds when you operate the  
menus.  
WORLD TIME  
When you use the VCR abroad, you can  
adjust the clock to the local time by setting  
the time difference using V/v and EXEC.  
When you set the time difference to 0, the  
clock returns to the original setting.  
OFF  
Cancels the melody.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
You can operate the VCR with the supplied  
Remote Commander or the one supplied by  
other Sony products.  
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on  
the screen. See page 17.  
BVTR2  
You can operate the VCR with the  
supplied Remote Commander or the one  
supplied by other Sony products with the  
remote control code VTR2.  
z Tips  
• The VCR offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified  
English) for when you cannot find your native  
tongue among the options.  
VTR4  
You can operate the VCR with the Remote  
Commander of other Sony products with  
the remote control code VTR4.  
OFF  
You cannot operate the VCR with a remote  
commander. You can prevent mis-  
operation of the VCR caused by the remote  
commander of other devices.  
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Press MENU t select  
(OTHERS) using V/v t press EXEC.  
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. 50) using  
this function.  
B
Memory Stick  
Select to view still images on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” on the computer or to copy  
them to the computer.  
PictBridge PRINT  
Select to connect the VCR to a PictBridge  
compatible printer to print out directly  
(p. 50).  
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Troubleshooting  
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.  
The Remote Commander does not  
function.  
• Changing the [REMOTE CTRL]  
setting according to the Remote  
Commander (p. 63).  
• Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote  
sensor.  
• Keep strong light sources, such as  
sunlight or overhead lighting, away  
from the remote sensor, otherwise the  
Remote Commander may not function  
properly.  
• Insert fresh batteries in the  
compartment with its +/– terminals  
matching those of the compartment  
(p. 90).  
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Batteries/Power sources ........................65  
LCD screen............................................66  
Playback ................................................67  
Recording ..............................................68  
Connecting to TV..................................69  
devices...................................................69  
Connecting to a computer .....................70  
The other VCR malfunctions when  
you use the Remote Commander.  
Overall operations/Remote  
Commander  
• Select a commander mode other than  
VTR2 for the VCR.  
• Cover the sensor of the other VCR with  
black paper.  
The power does not turn on or  
abruptly turns off.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
VCR (p. 12).  
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a  
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12).  
Batteries/Power sources  
The POWER/CHARGE lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
The VCR does not operate even  
when the power is set to on.  
• Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 12).  
• Attach the battery pack to the VCR  
correctly (p. 12).  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the  
battery pack, then reconnect it after  
about 1 minute.  
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 12).  
• Press the {RESET} button (p. 87) using  
a sharp-pointed object.  
The VCR gets warm.  
• The VCR may get warmer while you  
use it. This is not a malfunction.  
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The POWER/CHARGE lamp flashes  
while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
The picture remains on the LCD  
screen.  
• This occurs if you disconnect the DC  
plug or remove the battery pack  
without turning off the power first. This  
is not a malfunction.  
• 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.  
Pictures and information display are  
not displayed.  
• The LCD screen has been turned off.  
Press LCD ON/OFF (p. 34).  
• The information display has been set to  
off. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
(p. 34).  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too  
low, or the battery pack has not been  
charged enough. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be  
worn-out. Replace it with a new one  
(p. 12, 78).  
• The indicated time may not be correct  
in certain circumstances. For example,  
when you open or close the LCD panel,  
it takes about 1 minute to display the  
correct remaining battery time.  
Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick  
Duo”  
The cassette tape cannot be ejected  
from the compartment.  
• Make sure the power source (battery  
pack or AC Adaptor) is connected  
correctly (p. 12).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
inside the VCR (p. 81).  
The battery pack discharges too  
quickly.  
The Cassette Memory indicator or  
title display does not appear while  
using a cassette tape with Cassette  
Memory.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too  
low, or the battery pack has not been  
charged enough. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be  
worn-out. Replace it with a new one  
(p. 12, 78).  
• This VCR does not support Cassette  
Memory, so the indicator does not  
appear.  
The remaining tape indicator is not  
displayed.  
LCD screen  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to  
always display the remaining tape  
indicator (p. 63).  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
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You cannot delete the recorded  
picture on the tape.  
Image data stored on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” cannot be played back  
correctly.  
• You cannot delete the recorded picture  
on the tape. You can only rewind the  
tape and record again. The new  
• Image data cannot be played back if  
you have modified file names or  
folders, or if you have edited the data  
on a computer (In this case, the file  
name flashes). This is not a malfunction  
(p. 78).  
• Still images recorded by other devices  
may not be played back in actual size or  
displayed correctly. This is not a  
malfunction.  
recording overwrites the existing one.  
You cannot delete any or all still  
images at once stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• The still images are protected. Release  
the protect function on your computer,  
etc.  
The data file name is displayed  
incorrectly, or flashing.  
You cannot record on the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• The file is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full.  
Delete unnecessary still images  
recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(p. 49).  
• Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on the  
VCR (p. 62) or insert another “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 18).  
• The file format is not supported on the  
VCR (p. 77).  
Horizontal lines appear on the  
picture. The displayed pictures are  
not clear or do not appear.  
• Video head is dirty. Clean the head  
using the cleaning cassette (optional)  
(p. 82).  
Playback  
Refer also to the Cassette tapes/“Memory  
You cannot hear the sound recorded  
with 4CH MIC REC on another  
device.  
You cannot play back tape.  
• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 60).  
• Set the POWER switch to ON.  
• Rewind the tape (p. 21).  
• Eject the tape and insert it again (p. 18)  
No sound or only a low sound is  
heard.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 20).  
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO]  
(p. 60).  
• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 60).  
• When you are using an S VIDEO plug  
or component video cable, make sure  
the red and white plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable are also connected  
(p. 25).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The picture or sound breaks off.  
End search does not work.  
• The tape was recorded in both of the  
HDV and DV formats. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Do not eject the cassette after recording  
(p. 32).  
• Nothing is recorded on the tape before  
performing end search after inserting  
the tape.  
• There is a blank section between  
recorded sections of the tape. This is  
not a malfunction.  
The movies freeze for a while, or the  
sound breaks off.  
• This occurs if the tape or video head is  
dirty (p. 82).  
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.  
No picture appears during End  
search.  
“-:--:--:--” is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape was recorded in both of the  
HDV and DV formats. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• The tape you are playing was recorded  
without setting the date and time.  
• A blank section on the tape is being  
played back.  
• The data code on a tape with a scratch  
or noise cannot be read.  
New sound added to a recorded tape  
on another device is not heard.  
• Adjust [DV AUDIO MIX] from [ST1]  
(original sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 60).  
Noises appear and  
displayed on the screen (GV-HD700).  
or  
is  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color  
system other than that of the VCR  
(NTSC) (p. 75). This is not a  
malfunction.  
appears on the screen.  
• This appears when you play back a tape  
recorded on other recording devices  
using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC  
REC). This VCR does not comply with  
the 4ch microphone recording standard.  
Noises appear and  
or  
is  
displayed on the screen (GV-  
HD700E).  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color  
system other than that of the VCR  
(PAL) (p. 75). This is not a  
malfunction.  
Recording  
The recording does not start when  
you press REC.  
• Set the POWER switch to ON (p. 16).  
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind  
it, or insert a new cassette.  
• Set the write-protect tab of the cassette  
to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 76).  
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to  
moisture condensation. Remove the  
cassette and leave the VCR for at least  
1 hour, then re-insert the cassette  
(p. 81).  
Date search does not work correctly.  
• Make sure to record more than 2  
minutes after the date changed. If one  
day’s recording is too short, the VCR  
may not accurately find the point where  
the recording date changes.  
• There is a blank section between  
recorded sections of the tape. This is  
not a malfunction.  
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• This occurs if you record on a tape in  
both of the HDV and DV formats.  
Disconnect and connect the HDMI  
cable, or set the POWER switch to ON  
again.  
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. 23). Refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with your  
TV.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
the HDV format and play back in the  
DV format (SD image quality) (p. 56).  
The picture appears distorted on the  
4:3 TV.  
• This occurs when viewing a picture  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a  
4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] (p. 56) and  
play back the picture.  
Black zone appears at top and  
bottom of a 4:3 TV screen.  
• Play back pictures using another  
connecting cable (p. 23).  
• This occurs when viewing a picture  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a  
4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot hear the sound on the TV  
connected with the S VIDEO plug  
(S VIDEO channel).  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to  
other devices  
• When you are using an S VIDEO plug,  
make sure the red and white plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable are also  
connected (p. 26).  
Pictures from connected devices  
cannot be magnified.  
• You cannot magnify pictures from  
connected devices on the VCR (p. 36).  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the component video cable.  
Time code and other information  
appear on the display of the  
connected device.  
• Set [COMPONENT] according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 56).  
• When you are using the component  
video cable, make sure the red and  
white plugs of the A/V connecting  
cable are also connected (p. 24, 26).  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]  
while connected with an A/V  
connecting cable (p. 58).  
You cannot dub pictures correctly  
using the A/V connecting cable.  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the HDMI cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not  
connected properly. Make sure that the  
A/V connecting cable is connected to  
the input jack of the other device for  
dubbing a picture from the VCR.  
• Pictures are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack, if copyright protection  
signals are recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the VCR  
via i.LINK cable (p. 28) cannot be  
output.  
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Connecting to a computer  
When connected using an i.LINK  
cable, no picture appears on the  
monitor screen or the picture is  
distorted during dubbing.  
The computer does not recognize  
the VCR.  
• Disconnect the cable from the  
computer and the VCR, then connect it  
again securely.  
• Set [HDV/DV SEL] according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 55).  
• Disconnect USB devices other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR  
from the USB jack on the computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the  
computer and the VCR, restart the  
computer, then connect them again  
correctly.  
• If the connected device is not  
compatible with HDV1080i  
specification, you cannot dub pictures  
in the HD (high definition) image  
quality (p. 38). For details, refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with the  
connected device.  
• Set [i.LINK CONV] to [ON] (p. 56)  
and dub pictures in the SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
You cannot view or copy the video  
recorded on a tape on the computer.  
You cannot add sound to the  
recorded tape.  
• Connect the i.LINK cable because you  
cannot copy video with the USB cable.  
• You cannot add sound to the recorded  
tape on the VCR.  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn on  
the VCR, then connect it again.  
You cannot dub pictures correctly  
using the HDMI cable.  
You cannot view or copy still images  
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
on the computer.  
• You cannot dub pictures using the  
HDMI cable.  
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the  
correct direction, then push it all the  
way in.  
• You cannot use an i.LINK cable.  
Connect the VCR and the computer  
using the USB cable.  
Still images cannot be captured from  
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot capture still images at all or  
good-quality images from the tape that  
has been used repeatedly for recording.  
• Set the POWER switch to ON and set  
[USB SELECT] to [  
(p. 64).  
Memory Stick]  
• The computer does not recognize the  
“Memory Stick Duo” during VCR  
operations such as tape playback or  
editing. Finish any VCR operations and  
then connect the VCR to the computer  
again.  
• Disconnect USB devices other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR  
from the USB jack on the computer.  
When you play back and output a  
picture recorded in wide (16:9)  
format using an i.LINK cable, the  
screen stretches vertically.  
• You cannot output the aspect ratio  
setting using an i.LINK cable. Set the  
aspect ratio of the TV instead.  
• Connect using an A/V connecting cable  
instead, and set [TV TYPE] (p. 56).  
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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).  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
E (Battery level warning)  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
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.  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
• Eject the cassette, remove the power  
source, and then leave it for about 1  
hour with the cassette compartment lid  
open (p. 81).  
C:ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 78).  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
VCR securely (p. 12).  
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  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Remove the cassette and leave your  
VCR for at least 1 hour, then re-insert  
the cassette (p. 81).  
set to lock (p. 76).*  
Fast flashing:  
• The tape has run out.*  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 82).  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
C:31:ss / C:32:ss  
Slow flashing:  
• Symptoms that are not described above  
have occurred. Remove and insert the  
cassette, then operate your VCR again.  
Do not perform this procedure if  
moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 81).  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 76).  
Fast flashing:  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 81).  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 72).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your VCR again.  
• Change the cassette. Press the {RESET}  
button (p. 87), and operate your VCR  
again.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p. 18).  
101-1001(Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable (p. 78).  
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x “Memory Stick Duo”  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 62, 77).  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a  
few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might  
be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
unsupported “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” that cannot be  
used in your VCR is inserted (p. 77).  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with your VCR if  
necessary (p. 62, 77).  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 77).  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created  
folders using your VCR.  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 63).  
• You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 62), or delete them using  
your computer.  
Description of warning  
messages  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
Check the connected device.  
x Moisture condensation  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
the cassette (p. 81)  
Error. Cancel the task.  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
for 1H. (p. 81)  
x Cassette/Tape  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 18)  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
tab. (p. 76)  
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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).  
x
Dirty video head. Use a  
cleaning cassette. (p. 82)  
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Using your VCR abroad  
Power supply  
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded  
in the HDV format  
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or  
monitor) with a component jack and  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component  
video cable and A/V connecting cable are  
also needed.  
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].  
Viewing DV format pictures recorded  
in the DV format  
You need a TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jack. A connecting cable is also  
needed.  
AC-L100  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
GV-HD700:  
Your VCR is NTSC system, so its picture  
can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV  
with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.  
Simple setting of the clock by time  
difference  
When you are abroad, you can easily adjust  
the clock to the local time by setting the  
time difference. Select [WORLD TIME],  
then set the time difference (p. 63).  
GV-HD700E:  
Your VCR is PAL system, so its picture can  
only be viewed on a PAL system TV with  
an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.  
System  
Used in  
NTSC  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
PAL  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,  
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Maintenance and precautions  
Copyright signal  
HDV format and recording/  
playback  
x When you play back  
If the cassette you play back on your VCR  
contains copyright signals, you cannot copy  
it to a tape in another device connected to  
your VCR.  
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  
mark.  
x When you record  
Your VCR is not compatible with the  
Cassette Memory function.  
You cannot record software on your VCR  
that contains copyright control signals for  
copyright protection of software. [Cannot  
record due to copyright protection.] appears  
on the LCD screen, if you try to record such  
software. Your VCR does not record  
copyright control signals on the tape when  
it records.  
What is the HDV format?  
The HDV format is a video format  
developed to record and play back digital  
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV  
cassette.  
Your VCR adopts the Interlace mode with  
1,080 effective scan lines of screen ruling  
(1080i, number of pixels 1,440 × 1,080  
dots).  
The video bit rate for recording is about 25  
Mbps.  
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,  
enabling a digital connection with an HDV  
compatible TV or computer.  
Notes on use  
x When not using your VCR for a long  
time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,  
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)  
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,  
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.  
Playback  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot  
be recorded (write-  
protected).  
Your VCR can play back pictures in both  
the HDV1080i specification and DV  
format.  
Your VCR can play back pictures recorded  
in the HDV 720/30p format, but cannot  
output it from the HDV/DV (i.LINK)  
interface.  
REC  
SAVE  
x When labeling the cassette  
Make sure to place the label only on the  
locations shown in the following  
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction  
of your VCR.  
To prevent a blank section from being  
created on the tape  
Go to the end of the recorded section using  
the end search (p. 32) before you begin the  
next recording when you have played back  
the tape.  
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
Labeling position  
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• This product cannot record or play data that uses  
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a  
copyright protection technology that records and  
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.  
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick  
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the  
“Memory Stick Micro.”  
• Still image format: Your VCR compresses and  
records image data in the JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file  
extension is “.JPG.”  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your VCR.  
x 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.  
x 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.  
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette  
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape  
indicator may not show correctly.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
and “Memory Stick Duo” compliant product  
you use.  
• You can prevent accidental erasure of images  
when you slide the write-protect tab on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered  
object, to the write-protect position.  
Gold-plated connector  
• Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the  
power off on your VCR, or remove the battery  
pack for replacement while your VCR is  
reading or writing image files on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp  
is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
• It is recommended to make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
You can use the following types of  
“Memory Stick” listed below on the VCR.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick” on  
your VCR. (See the list below for more  
details.)  
Recording  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
/Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(without MagicGate)  
a
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(with MagicGate)  
a*  
“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a
a*  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
* The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that support  
high speed data transfer. The speed of data  
transfer varies depending on the device to be  
used.  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
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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:  
– 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.  
On image data compatibility  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” by your VCR conform to the “Design rule  
for Camera File system” universal standard  
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
• On your VCR, you cannot play back still images  
recorded on other devices (DCR-TRV900E or  
DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the  
universal standard. (These models are not sold  
in some regions.)  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory  
Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the  
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Note that improper use may cause a  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your VCR (p. 62). Note that formatting  
erases all information on the “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your VCR:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your VCR  
is 8 GB.  
This unit is compatible with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series/M  
series).  
Your VCR operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack L series have  
• This unit does not support high speed data  
transfer.  
the  
the  
mark, and M series have  
mark.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”  
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the VCR,  
you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the  
“Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo-sized M2  
Adaptor, then insert the adaptor into the  
Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your VCR  
and an optional AC Adaptor/charger.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your VCR, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
“Memory Stick Micro” into the VCR without  
using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not  
be able to remove it from the VCR.  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within  
the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
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With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
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. If you charge the battery pack  
outside of this temperature range, you may not  
be able to charge it efficiently.  
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on your VCR or remove  
the battery pack.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or  
below, and the length of time you can use the  
battery pack becomes shorter. In this case, do  
one of the following to use the battery pack for a  
longer time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your VCR right before you  
start recording.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your VCR once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your VCR and put it in a dry, cool place.  
• To discharge the battery pack on the VCR  
completely, leave the VCR turning on without a  
tape inserted into the VCR until the power goes  
off.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-  
QM71D/QM91D/F770/F970 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-QM71D/QM91D/F770/F970.  
• Make sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your VCR. The battery pack is also consumed  
when your VCR is in recording pause or  
playback pause.  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
About i.LINK  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
The HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface on this  
unit is an i.LINK-compliant interface. This  
section describes the i.LINK standard and  
its features.  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for  
transferring digital video, digital audio, and  
other data to other i.LINK-compatible  
devices. You can also control other devices  
using the i.LINK.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
* What is Mbps?  
i.LINK-compatible devices can be  
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data  
transactions with various digital AV  
devices.  
When two or more i.LINK-compatible  
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,  
operation becomes possible from any  
device in the chain. Note that operation  
method may vary, or data transactions may  
not be possible, depending on specifications  
and characteristics of the connected  
devices.  
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or  
the amount of data that can be sent or  
received in one second. For example, a  
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
To use i.LINK functions on this unit  
For details on how to dub when this unit is  
connected to other video devices having an  
i.LINK interface, see page 38.  
This unit can also be connected to other  
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony  
(for example, a VAIO series personal  
computer) as well as to video devices.  
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,  
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,  
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are  
not compatible with this unit. Before  
connecting to other devices, make sure to  
confirm whether the device is compatible  
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details  
on precautions and compatible application  
software, refer also to the operating  
b Notes  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to  
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When  
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible  
device having two or more i.LINK interfaces,  
refer to the operating instructions of the device  
to be connected.  
z 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.  
instructions for the device to be connected.  
b Notes  
• When connecting your VCR to another i.LINK-  
compatible device, make sure to turn off the  
power of the device and disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK  
cable.  
About the i.LINK Baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies  
according to the device. There are 3 types.  
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during HDV/DV dubbing).  
The baud rate is listed under  
“Specifications” in the operating  
instructions of each piece of equipment. It  
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface  
on some devices.  
The baud rate may differ from the indicated  
value when the unit is connected to a device  
with a different maximum baud rate.  
About x.v.Color  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
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• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
About handling of your VCR  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the VCR and accessories in  
the following locations.  
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
x When not using your VCR for a long  
time  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The VCR may malfunction.  
• Periodically turn on the VCR and play a cassette  
for about 3 minutes.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
VCR may not be able to record properly.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your VCR, it may malfunction.  
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be  
repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen may be exposed to direct sunlight. This  
damages the inside of the LCD screen.  
• Operate your VCR on DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
• Do not let your VCR get wet, for example, from  
rain or sea water. If your VCR gets wet, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
• 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.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your VCR.  
Moisture condensation  
If your VCR is brought directly from a cold  
place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your VCR, on the surface  
of the tape. In this state, the tape may stick  
to the head drum and be damaged or your  
VCR may not operate correctly. If there is  
moisture inside your VCR, [%Z Moisture  
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%  
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]  
appears.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
None of the functions except cassette  
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn  
off your VCR, and leave it for about one  
hour with the cassette compartment lid  
open. Your VCR can be used again when  
both of the following conditions are met:  
• The warning message does not appear when the  
power is turned on.  
• Neither % nor Z flashes when a cassette is  
inserted and the video operation buttons are  
pressed.  
• Do not wrap your VCR with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).  
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video  
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-  
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
– Playback pictures do not appear.  
– The sound breaks off.  
If moisture starts to condense, your VCR  
sometimes cannot detect condensation. If  
this happens, the cassette is sometimes not  
ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette  
compartment lid is opened. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not close the cassette  
compartment lid until the cassette is  
ejected.  
– [x  
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning  
cassette.] appears on the screen during  
recording.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your VCR from a cold place into a warm  
place (or vice versa) or when you use your  
VCR in a humid place as follows:  
– The following phenomenon occurs in the  
HDV format.  
• You bring your VCR from a ski slope into a  
place warmed up by a heating device.  
• You bring your VCR from an air conditioned  
car or room into a hot place outside.  
• You use your VCR after a squall or a shower.  
• You use your VCR in a hot and humid place.  
The playback The playback screen  
screen pauses. goes blank.  
– The following phenomenon occurs in the DV  
format.  
x How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring your VCR from a cold  
place into a warm place, put your VCR in a  
plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the  
bag when the air temperature inside the  
plastic bag has reached the surrounding  
temperature (after about 1 hour).  
Block-noise appears.  
The playback screen goes blank.  
Video head  
If you play back a tape recorded in the  
HDV format, the image and sound may  
freeze for a while (about 0.5 seconds).  
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be  
recorded or played back correctly because  
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending  
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently  
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or  
is not used a lot.  
If this freezing point is created while  
playing back, you can solve this problem  
and see the pictures by rewinding after  
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point  
cannot be recovered if it was created while  
recording.  
• The video heads will be worn after long use. If  
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using  
a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads  
may be worn out. Please contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility  
to have the video heads replaced.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your VCR is used in a cold place, a residual  
image may appear on the LCD screen. This is  
not a malfunction.  
• While using your VCR, the back of the LCD  
screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.  
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony  
mini DV cassette.  
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Specifications  
x To clean the LCD screen  
System  
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.  
Video recording system (HDV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Video recording system (DV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Still image recording system  
Exif Ver. 2.2*  
Audio recording system (HDV)  
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,  
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,  
stereo)  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the VCR body with  
a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and  
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling the VCR with above substances on  
your hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
transfer rate: 384 kbps  
Audio recording system (DV)  
Rotary heads, PCM system  
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo  
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)  
Video signal  
GV-HD700:  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
1080/60i specification  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
GV-HD700E:  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
Your VCR has a pre-installed rechargeable  
battery to retain the date, time, and other  
settings even when the POWER switch is  
set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is always charged  
while your VCR is connected to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or  
while the battery pack is attached. The  
rechargeable battery will be fully  
discharged in about 3 months if you do  
not use your VCR at all without the AC  
Adaptor connected or the battery pack  
attached. Use your VCR after charging the  
pre-installed rechargeable battery.  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
Tape speed (HDV)  
Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
Tape speed (DV)  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time (HDV)  
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Recording/playback time (DV)  
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
mark  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
VCR operation will not be affected as long  
as you are not recording the date.  
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)  
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and AC Adaptor)  
x Procedures  
Connect your VCR to a wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor,  
then leave it with the POWER switch set to  
OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.  
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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.  
Audio signal: 500 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω (ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
Input/Output connectors  
S VIDEO IN jack  
GV-HD700:  
TypeA (19-pin)  
4-pin mini DIN  
HDV/DV interface  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
USB jack  
GV-HD700E:  
mini-B  
4-pin mini DIN  
Headphone jack  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)  
LCD screen  
Picture  
17.8 cm (7.0 type)  
LCD panel  
TFT LCD panel  
Total dot number  
384 000 (800 × 480)  
VIDEO IN jack  
Pin jack  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
AUDIO IN jacks  
Pin jack (L/R)  
500 mV, input impedance more than  
47 kΩ (kilohms)  
A/V OUT jack  
General  
GV-HD700:  
Power requirements  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
LCD panel opened:  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Audio signal: 500 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
GV-HD700E:  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
HDV recording 6.1 W  
DV recording 6.1 W  
HDV playback 6.5 W  
DV playback 6.3 W  
LCD panel closed:  
HDV recording 3.6 W  
DV recording 3.6 W  
HDV playback 4.0 W  
DV playback 3.8 W  
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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.)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
1.2 kg (2 lb 9 oz)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 11.  
100 g (3.5 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
AC Adaptor AC-L100  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Output voltage  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
DC 8.4 V*  
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.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm  
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord  
(mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
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On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
“Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,”  
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.  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
• HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
is a trademark.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and  
Windows Vista are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple  
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.  
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark  
of Intel Corporation.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing 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.  
D EJECT lever (18)  
E Cassette compartment (18)  
F Cassette compartment lid (18)  
G LCD screen (16)  
H Stereo speakers (20)  
I Remote sensor (90)  
J POWER/CHARGE lamp (13, 16)  
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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.  
F
(USB) jack (46, 50)  
G DC IN jack (12)  
H Jack cover (23, 28, 38)  
I
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface (23, 28,  
J HDMI OUT jack (23)  
K COMPONENT OUT jack (23)  
L A/V OUT jack (23, 28, 38)  
M S VIDEO IN jack (28)  
N VIDEO IN jack (28)  
O AUDIO IN jack (L/R) (28)  
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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)  
K STATUS CHECK button (34)  
L MENU button (53)  
M Video control buttons (PLAY N*,  
REW m, FF M, PAUSE X, STOP  
x, SLOW y, REC) (20, 30)  
* Each of the PLAY N button, VOLUME/  
MEMORY (+) button and ASSIGN2 button has  
a raised tactile dot. Use it to identify the location  
of the buttons.  
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
b Notes  
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate the VCR.  
Remote Commander  
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light  
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead  
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander  
may not function properly.  
• When operating your VCR with the supplied  
Remote Commander, the other VCR may  
malfunction. In this case, change the  
commander code to other than VTR2 on the  
other VCR or cover the sensor of the other VCR  
with black paper.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 Slide the battery cover while holding it.  
A REC (30)  
B SEARCH SELECT (32, 33)  
2 Remove the old R6 (size AA) batteries,  
then replace them with the new one.  
C Memory control buttons (PLAY,  
INDEX, –/+) (45)  
E INDEX MARK (37)  
F DATA CODE (59)  
G ZERO SET MEMORY (31)  
H Transmitter  
3 Close the battery cover. Insert it until it  
clicks.  
I PHOTO (44)  
J Power Zoom (36)  
K . > (32, 33)  
L Video control buttons (REW, PLAY,  
FF, c I, STOP, i C, PAUSE,  
SLOW, ×2) (20, 21)  
M END SEARCH (32)  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording.  
A Recording format (  
or  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
Viewing movies  
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed  
in the DV format.  
B Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[z] (recording))  
C Time code (hour: minute: second:  
frame)/Tape counter (hour: minute:  
second)  
D Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)  
E Recording folder (62)  
F Image size (61)  
G Quality (  
or  
) (61)  
H Recording indicator (44)  
I Remaining battery (approx.)  
J Tape transport indicator  
K Data file name  
L Picture number/Total number of  
recorded pictures in the current  
playback folder  
M Playback folder (62)  
N Previous/Next folder icon  
The  
,
,
appear when the first or  
last picture of the current folder is displayed  
and when there are multiple folders on the  
same “Memory Stick Duo.” You can move to  
Previous/Next folder with the VOLUME/  
MEMORY button.  
Viewing still images  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Bottom  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
DV AU.MODE (DV  
Audio mode) (60)*  
Upper left  
Upper right  
x.v.Color (80)  
DV WIDE DISP (58)*  
* The settings can be made only for the pictures  
in the DV format.  
Bottom  
Center  
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  
A/VtDV OUT (42)  
Zero set memory (31)  
LCD off (34)  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Z
Warning (72)  
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Index  
Numeric  
Connection  
I
D
A
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
J
L
B
LCD panel  
E
F
C
Locating a scene on the tape  
H
M
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Index (Continued)  
Q
U
R
Number of recordable still  
Menu  
V
S
W
N
Still image  
X
O
Operatioin confirmation beep  
Z
P
Playing the picture on a TV  
T
Pre-installed rechargeable  
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Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español  
Paso 1: Comprobación de los artículos  
suministrados  
Cable USB (1)  
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.  
Batería recargable NP-F570 (1)  
Adaptador de ca (1)  
Manual de instrucciones (este manual) (1)  
Cable de alimentación (1)  
Mando a distancia inalámbrico (1)  
Pila de tamaño R6 (AA) para el mando a  
distancia suministrado (2)  
Cable de conexión de A/V (1)  
Cable de vídeo componente (1)  
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Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico  
b Notas  
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.  
• Para desconectar el adaptador de ca de la toma  
DC IN, sujete tanto la videograbadora como la  
clavija DC.  
• No tire del cable de alimentación conectado a  
una toma de corriente mural. Desconecte la  
clavija DC de la toma de corriente mural.  
Uso de una toma de corriente y  
del adaptador de ca como  
fuente de alimentación externa  
• Si la imagen sufre interferencias, aleje el  
adaptador de ca de la videograbadora.  
z Sugerencias  
Si desea utilizar las funciones de grabación  
o edición de su videograbadora, o pretende  
utilizarla por períodos de tiempo  
prolongados, conecte el adaptador de ca a  
una toma de corriente mural para obtener  
una fuente de energía.  
• La videograbadora se puede conectar a una  
fuente de alimentación externa mediante una  
toma de corriente mural incluso si se utiliza la  
batería. En este caso, la batería no pierde su  
carga.  
Carga de la batería  
Conecte una de las baterías exclusivas de la  
serie “InfoLITHIUM” L (en la versión  
suministrada) o de la serie M (opcional) en  
la videograbadora y cárguela.  
1
Toma DC IN  
Clavija DC  
1
Para conectar la batería, sujétela  
de la parte central (1) y deslícela  
en la dirección que indica la  
flecha (2) hasta que se oiga un  
“clic”.  
Cable de  
alimentación  
2
Serie L:  
Adaptador de ca  
A la toma de  
corriente mural  
1
2
Conecte el adaptador de ca a la  
toma DC IN de la videograbadora.  
Asegúrese de que la indicación v  
de la clavija DC coincide con la  
indicación v de la  
Batería  
videograbadora.  
Conecte el cable de alimentación  
al adaptador de ca y a la toma de  
corriente mural.  
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Conecte el adaptador de ca a la  
toma DC IN en la videograbadora.  
Asegúrese de que la indicación v  
de la clavija DC coincide con la  
indicación v de la  
Asegúrese de que la batería encaja  
perfectamente y de que queda  
firmemente sujeta a la videograbadora.  
videograbadora.  
2
3
Desplace la palanca OPEN. y  
abra el panel LCD.  
Clavija DC  
Toma DC IN  
5
Conecte el cable de alimentación  
al adaptador de ca y a la toma de  
corriente mural.  
Palanca  
OPEN.  
El indicador POWER/CHARGE se  
enciende de color naranja y se inicia el  
proceso de carga.  
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en  
OFF (CHG) (su posición  
predeterminada).  
Interruptor  
POWER  
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Extracción de la batería  
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF  
(CHG). Mantenga pulsado el botón  
Indicador POWER/  
CHARGE  
vBATT RELEASE y extraiga la batería.  
Serie L:  
Botón  
vBATT  
RELEASE  
b Notas  
Cable de  
alimentación  
• Al extraer la batería o desconectar el adaptador  
de ca, asegúrese de que el indicador de  
POWER/CHARGE está apagado.  
Uso de la batería “InfoLITHIUM” de la  
serie M (opcional)  
Adaptador de ca  
A la toma de  
corriente mural  
Conexión:  
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.  
Para conectar la batería, sujétela de la parte  
central (1) y deslícela en la dirección que  
indica la flecha (2) hasta que se oiga un  
clic.  
b Notas  
• La dirección adecuada para conectar una batería  
de la serie L es distinta a la de una batería de la  
serie M (opcional). Asegúrese de conectar la  
batería en la dirección adecuada. Si intenta  
conectar una batería en la dirección equivocada  
forzándola, es posible que el equipo no funcione  
correctamente.  
• Asegúrese de no entrar en contacto con el  
terminal de carga de baterías disponible para las  
otras baterías durante el proceso de carga de la  
batería.  
• Para desconectar el adaptador de ca de la toma  
DC IN, sujete tanto la videograbadora como la  
clavija DC.  
Asegúrese de que la batería encaja  
perfectamente y de que queda firmemente  
sujeta a la videograbadora.  
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Extracción:  
Carga restante de la batería (aprox.)  
Botón  
vBATT  
RELEASE  
Tiempo de reproducción  
disponible (aprox.)  
Almacenamiento de la batería  
Antes de guardar la batería durante un  
período prolongado de tiempo, descárguela  
completamente.  
Tiempo de carga  
Tiempo aproximado (min.) necesario para  
cargar por completo una batería totalmente  
descargada.  
Comprobación del nivel de carga de la  
batería (Battery Info)  
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF  
(CHG) y, a continuación, pulse DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO.  
Tiempo de  
carga  
Batería  
NP-FM50  
150  
260  
360  
260  
370  
485  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
NP-F570 (suministrada)  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
b Notas  
• Las baterías NP-FM30/F330/F530/500/510/710  
no se pueden utilizar en esta videograbadora.  
Tiempo de reproducción disponible  
Tiempo aproximado (min.) disponible con  
una batería completamente cargada.  
Al poco tiempo, el tiempo de reproducción  
restante aproximado y la información de la  
batería se muestran durante unos 7  
segundos. Si vuelve a presionar el botón  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO mientras la  
información está en pantalla, ésta  
Imágenes en formato HDV (GV-HD700)  
Panel LCD  
abierto  
Panel LCD  
cerrado  
Batería  
permanecerá visible hasta 20 segundos.  
NP-FM50  
70  
180  
275  
120  
300  
455  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
NP-F570  
(suministrada)  
140  
235  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
290  
435  
480  
725  
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Paso 2: Preparación del suministro eléctrico (continuación)  
Imágenes en formato DV (GV-HD700)  
Acerca de la batería  
• Antes de cargar la batería, ajuste el interruptor  
POWER en OFF (CHG) y apague el indicador  
POWER/CHARGE.  
• El indicador POWER/CHARGE parpadea  
durante la carga. La información sobre la batería  
no se mostrará correctamente en las siguientes  
circunstancias:  
Panel LCD  
abierto  
Panel LCD  
Batería  
cerrado  
NP-FM50  
75  
185  
285  
130  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
315  
475  
NP-F570  
(suministrada)  
– Si la batería no está conectada correctamente.  
– Si la batería está dañada.  
145  
245  
– Si la batería está completamente gastada (sólo  
para la información sobre la batería).  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
300  
450  
510  
760  
• La batería no suministrará energía eléctrica  
mientras el adaptador de ca esté conectado a la  
toma DC IN de la videograbadora, incluso si el  
cable de alimentación no está conectado a la  
toma de corriente mural.  
Imágenes en formato HDV (GV-HD700E)  
Panel LCD  
abierto  
Panel LCD  
cerrado  
Batería  
NP-FM50  
70  
180  
275  
120  
300  
455  
Tiempo de carga/reproducción  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
• Tiempos medidos con la videograbadora a  
25 °C (la temperatura de uso recomendada es de  
10 a 30 °C).  
• El tiempo de reproducción será más corto si la  
videograbadora se utiliza en condiciones de baja  
temperatura.  
• El tiempo de reproducción se verá reducido en  
función de las condiciones en las que utilice la  
videograbadora.  
NP-F570  
(suministrada)  
140  
235  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
290  
435  
480  
725  
Imágenes en formato DV (GV-HD700E)  
Acerca del adaptador de ca  
Panel LCD  
abierto  
Panel LCD  
cerrado  
Batería  
• Utilice una toma de pared cercana al usar el  
adaptador de ca. Desconecte el adaptador de ca  
de la toma de pared inmediatamente si se  
produce algún fallo al utilizar la  
NP-FM50  
75  
185  
285  
130  
315  
475  
NP-QM71D  
NP-QM91D  
videograbadora.  
• No utilice el adaptador de ca en un lugar  
estrecho (por ejemplo, entre la pared y un  
mueble).  
NP-F570  
(suministrada)  
145  
245  
• 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.  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
300  
450  
510  
760  
• Incluso con la videograbadora apagada, ésta  
seguirá recibiendo alimentación de ca  
(corriente) mientras esté conectada a la toma de  
pared mediante el adaptador de ca.  
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Paso 3: Encendido y configuración de la fecha y  
hora  
Cuando utilice su videograbadora por  
primera vez, introduzca la fecha y la hora.  
3
Defina el valor de [A] (año) con V/  
v y, a continuación, pulse EXEC.  
Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta  
2079.  
Si no configura la fecha y la hora, la  
pantalla [AJUSTE RELOJ] aparecerá cada  
vez que encienda la videograbadora.  
1
Desplace la palanca OPEN. y  
abra el panel LCD.  
EXEC  
V/v  
GV-HD700:  
Palanca  
OPEN.  
2
Pulse el botón verde y, sin  
soltarlo, deslice el interruptor  
POWER a ON.  
El indicador POWER/CHARGE que  
está en la parte frontal se enciende de  
color verde y se muestra la pantalla  
[AJUSTE RELOJ].  
12:00 AM representa la medianoche.  
12:00 PM representa el mediodía.  
GV-HD700E:  
Interruptor  
POWER  
4
Defina los valores de [M] (mes),  
[D] (día), hora y minutos y, a  
continuación, pulse EXEC.  
El reloj empezará a funcionar.  
Indicador POWER/  
CHARGE  
Continúa ,  
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Paso 3: Encendido y configuración  
de la fecha y hora (continuación)  
Paso 4: Procedimiento  
para insertar un  
videocasete o un  
Procedimiento para apagar el equipo  
Deslice el interruptor POWER a OFF  
(CHG).  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Cinta de videocasete  
Procedimiento para restablecer la  
fecha y la hora  
Este equipo sólo admite videocasetes de  
Pulse MENU y seleccione  
(OTROS)  
formato mini DV  
.
t [AJUSTE RELOJ], a continuación  
defina la hora y fecha.  
1
Deslice la palanca EJECT en la  
dirección que indica la flecha.  
b Notas  
• Si no utiliza la videograbadora por un período  
de aproximadamente 3 meses, la batería  
recargable incorporada se descargará y es  
posible que los ajustes de fecha y hora se borren  
de la memoria. En este caso, cargue la batería  
recargable incorporada y vuelva a configurar la  
fecha y la hora.  
• Al encender la videograbadora, ésta tarda unos  
segundos en estar lista para grabar o reproducir  
un videocasete. Durante esta fase no es posible  
utilizar la videograbadora.  
Palanca EJECT  
Configuración del idioma  
Pulse MENU y seleccione  
t [LANGUAGE], a continuación,  
seleccione el idioma deseado.  
(OTROS)  
El compartimiento del videocasete se  
eleva y se abre de forma automática.  
2
Introduzca un videocasete con su  
ventana hacia arriba.  
Presione ligeramente el centro de la  
parte posterior del videocasete.  
Ventana  
Compartimiento  
del videocasete  
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“Memory Stick Duo”  
3
Para cerrar el compartimiento del  
videocasete, presione el  
indicador (PUSH) de la tapa del  
compartimiento.  
Este equipo sólo admite el uso de “Memory  
Stick Duo” del tipo  
o
.
Introduzca el “Memory Stick Duo” en  
la ranura para Memory Stick Duo en  
la dirección adecuada hasta que se  
oiga un clic.  
Indicador  
(PUSH)  
El compartimiento del videocasete se  
desliza automáticamente a su posición  
de cierre.  
b Notas  
Indicador de acceso  
Memory Stick Duo  
• No introduzca los dedos ni toque la parte  
interior del compartimiento del videocasete  
cuando esté abierto. Puede producir una avería.  
b Notas  
• Si toca cualquier elemento de la videograbadora  
que no sea el indicador (PUSH) para cerrar el  
compartimiento del videocasete, es posible que  
éste no se cierre correctamente.  
• No intente cerrar el compartimiento del  
videocasete hasta que éste no se haya abierto  
completamente. Puede producir una avería.  
• Si introduce el “Memory Stick Duo” en la  
ranura en la dirección equivocada, es posible  
que el “Memory Stick Duo”, la ranura para  
Memory Stick Duo o los datos de las imágenes  
resulten dañados.  
z Sugerencias  
• El tiempo de grabación varía en función del  
[MODO GRAB.DV].  
Extracción del “Memory Stick Duo”  
Presione ligeramente el “Memory Stick  
Duo” una vez.  
Expulsión del videocasete  
b Notas  
Abra el compartimiento del videocasete  
siguiendo el mismo procedimiento descrito  
en el paso 1 y, a continuación, extraiga el  
videocasete.  
• Si el indicador de acceso se enciende o  
parpadea, significa que la videograbadora está  
leyendo o grabando datos. Durante esta fase, no  
sacuda ni golpee la videograbadora ni la apague,  
extraiga el “Memory Stick Duo” ni la batería. Si  
lo hace, los datos de imágenes pueden resultar  
dañados.  
Continúa ,  
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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.  
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Reproducción con la videograbadora  
Para reproducir películas, siga el procedimiento a continuación.  
Interruptor POWER  
5
2
6
3
Botones de control de vídeo  
1
4
Indicador POWER/CHARGE  
b Notas  
1
2
3
Prepare la fuente de energía.  
• Si el videocasete que desea reproducir es de  
formato HDV o DV, la imagen y el sonido se  
interrumpen temporalmente mientras la señal  
alterna entre HDV y DV.  
• Las cintas grabadas en formato HDV no se  
pueden reproducir con una videocámara que  
sólo sea compatible con el formato DV ni con  
un reproductor de mini DV.  
Inserte una cinta de videocasete.  
Pulse el botón verde y, sin  
soltarlo, deslice el interruptor  
POWER a ON.  
z Sugerencias  
• El brillo de la pantalla LCD también se puede  
El indicador POWER/CHARGE en la  
parte frontal se enciende de color verde.  
ajustar mediante  
[AJUSTE LCD] t [BRILLO].  
(AJUSTE PANT.) t  
• Ajustar el brillo de la pantalla LCD durante la  
grabación o reproducción no afecta en modo  
alguno a la imagen grabada original.  
• Para reproducir una cinta grabada con otro  
equipo usando un micrófono monoaural  
externo, consulte [MULTISONIDO].  
4
5
6
Pulse PLAY N.  
La reproducción se inicia.  
• Para utilizar auriculares (opcional), conéctelos a  
la toma i (auriculares).  
Ajuste el volumen con VOLUME/  
MEMORY (–/+).  
Detención de la reproducción  
Pulse STOP x.  
Ajuste el brillo de la pantalla LCD  
con LCD BRIGHT (–/+).  
Continúa ,  
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Reproducción con la videograbadora (continuación)  
• Durante la reproducción de imágenes grabadas  
en formato HDV tenga en cuenta que:  
– En el modo de reproducción en sentido  
inverso no funciona la búsqueda de imágenes  
ni la exploración con saltos.  
Pausa en la reproducción  
Pulse PAUSE X durante la reproducción.  
Para reanudar la reproducción, pulse  
PAUSE X o PLAY N.  
– Las imágenes grabadas en formato HDV no  
se emiten a través de la interfaz HDV/DV  
(i.LINK) durante la pausa en la reproducción  
ni en ningún otro modo de reproducción  
distinto al modo normal.  
z Sugerencias  
• La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si  
la pausa permanece activada durante más de 3  
minutos.  
– Es posible que las imágenes se vean  
distorsionadas durante la búsqueda de  
imágenes.  
• La videograbadora permite una reproducción  
fluida de imágenes a cámara lenta. Sin embargo,  
esta función no se puede utilizar con señales de  
salida emitidas desde la interfaz HDV/DV  
(i.LINK).  
Avance rápido o rebobinado de la  
cinta  
Para utilizar la función de avance rápido  
mientras la reproducción está detenida,  
pulse FF M. Para utilizar la función de  
rebobinado mientras la reproducción está  
detenida, pulse REW m.  
Utilización del mando a  
distancia  
z Sugerencias  
• Al utilizar las funciones de avance rápido o  
rebobinado, la imagen de la pantalla LCD se  
atenúa. No se trata de un fallo de  
funcionamiento.  
La videograbadora se puede controlar con  
un mando a distancia. Los botones en el  
mando a distancia son equivalentes a los  
botones de control de la reproducción en la  
videograbadora, sin embargo, algunas  
funciones sólo están disponibles a través  
del mando a distancia.  
Búsqueda de escenas durante la  
reproducción  
Pulse FF M/REW m durante la  
reproducción (búsqueda de imágenes). Para  
ver una escena concreta durante el avance  
rápido, mantenga pulsado FF M; para ver  
una escena concreta durante el rebobinado,  
mantenga pulsado REW m (exploración  
con salto).  
Reproducción lenta (cámara lenta)  
Pulse SLOW y durante la reproducción.  
Para reanudar la reproducción, pulse PLAY  
N.  
b Notas  
• Durante la pausa en la reproducción o en  
cualquier modo de reproducción distinto a la  
reproducción normal, no se emite ningún sonido  
y es posible que la imagen se quede estática en  
forma de mosaico.  
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– Las imágenes grabadas en formato HDV no  
se emiten a través de la interfaz HDV/DV  
(i.LINK) durante la pausa en la reproducción  
ni en ningún otro modo de reproducción  
distinto al modo normal.  
Cambio de la dirección de  
reproducción  
Pulse c I 1 durante la reproducción.  
Para disminuir la velocidad de  
– Es posible que las imágenes se vean  
distorsionadas durante la reproducción en  
dirección inversa.  
reproducción cuando ésta se realiza en  
sentido inverso, pulse c I 1 durante la  
reproducción y, a continuación, pulse  
SLOW y.  
z Sugerencias  
• Al reproducir una cinta en sentido inverso, es  
posible que la pantalla muestre ruido horizontal  
en las partes superior e inferior. No se trata de  
un fallo de funcionamiento.  
Procedimiento para ver una película  
fotograma por fotograma  
Con la reproducción en modo de pausa,  
pulse i C (+) 1. Para reproducir una  
película en modo de fotograma por  
fotograma durante la reproducción en modo  
inverso, pulse c I (–) 1 con la  
reproducción en pausa.  
Reproducción de una película al doble  
de la velocidad (reproducción en  
modo de doble velocidad)  
Pulse ×2 2 durante la reproducción. Para  
que la cinta se reproduzca al doble de la  
velocidad durante la reproducción inversa,  
pulse c I 1 y, a continuación, pulse ×2  
2.  
b Notas  
• Durante la pausa en la reproducción o en  
cualquier modo de reproducción distinto a la  
reproducción normal, no se emite ningún sonido  
y es posible que la imagen se quede estática en  
forma de mosaico.  
• Durante la reproducción de imágenes grabadas  
en formato HDV tenga en cuenta que:  
– Ni la reproducción a cámara lenta en modo de  
reproducción inversa ni la reproducción de  
fotograma a fotograma son posibles.  
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answers to frequently asked questions can be  
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using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-  
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