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.... • Do not incinerate or dispose of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Even if your VCR is turned off, AC power (house current/mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can cause hearing loss.....org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it . • Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering...
.... • Do not incinerate or dispose of used rechargeable batteries to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. Even if your VCR is turned off, AC power (house current/mains) is mishandled, the battery pack can cause hearing loss.....org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it . • Do not short circuit and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering...
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... reception, which the receiver is connected. - For customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is an internationally recognized safety organization. Connect... equipment off and on the product means it has been UL Listed. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700E/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on , the user is subject to the following two conditions: (1)...
... reception, which the receiver is connected. - For customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is an internationally recognized safety organization. Connect... equipment off and on the product means it has been UL Listed. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700E/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on , the user is subject to the following two conditions: (1)...
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...use a NTSC 8 TV (for GV-HD700/1 owners) or a PAL TV (for GV-HD700E/1 owners). • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices The tape recorded in each local language are recorded without notice. On playing back the tapes recorded in this manual for illustration purposes are subject to the...or playback if the VCR or battery pack reaches a certain temperature. Read this case, a message appears on the screen (p. 73). On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used in the HDV format on other ...
...use a NTSC 8 TV (for GV-HD700/1 owners) or a PAL TV (for GV-HD700E/1 owners). • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices The tape recorded in each local language are recorded without notice. On playing back the tapes recorded in this manual for illustration purposes are subject to the...or playback if the VCR or battery pack reaches a certain temperature. Read this case, a message appears on the screen (p. 73). On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are used in the HDV format on other ...
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A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 24, 26, 41) Component video cable (1) (p. 24, 26) 12 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 48) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 13, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) Size R6 (AA) battery for... the supplied Remote Commander (2) For details on how to change the battery, see page 93. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your VCR....
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 24, 26, 41) Component video cable (1) (p. 24, 26) 12 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 48) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 13, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) Size R6 (AA) battery for... the supplied Remote Commander (2) For details on how to change the battery, see page 93. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your VCR....
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... a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of the TV may not recognize the video signal from the VCR. Connecting to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for HDV1080i) t (p. 25)... t (p. 26) 24 z Tips • You can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color 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 •... with the device to the instruction manual supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality. (for this operation (p. 13).
... a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of the TV may not recognize the video signal from the VCR. Connecting to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for HDV1080i) t (p. 25)... t (p. 26) 24 z Tips • You can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color 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 •... with the device to the instruction manual supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality. (for this operation (p. 13).
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Select a cable that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 57) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack ... definition) image quality are converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. See the instruction manual supplied with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in . • The TV needs to your TV. • This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. t (p. 27) t (p. 27) t (p. 27) t (p....
Select a cable that fits the terminal on a TV (Continued) Type VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 57) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack ... definition) image quality are converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. See the instruction manual supplied with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in . • The TV needs to your TV. • This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. t (p. 27) t (p. 27) t (p. 27) t (p....
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...that the VCR is connected. Basic Operations Type VCR Cable : Signal flow TV Menu Setting Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700/1)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E/1) (p.... t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 57) b Notes • The TV needs to be connected. Continued , 27 To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of your TV. See the instruction manual supplied with S VIDEO to be...
...that the VCR is connected. Basic Operations Type VCR Cable : Signal flow TV Menu Setting Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700/1)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E/1) (p.... t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 57) b Notes • The TV needs to be connected. Continued , 27 To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of your TV. See the instruction manual supplied with S VIDEO to be...
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Jacks on the TV, VCR and the connectors used. Basic Operations 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) VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) External device : Signal flow HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality* • The external device should ...The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR Open the jack cover and connect the cable. i.LINK cable (optional) AV device with HDV1080i. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
Jacks on the TV, VCR and the connectors used. Basic Operations 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) VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) External device : Signal flow HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality* • The external device should ...The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR Open the jack cover and connect the cable. i.LINK cable (optional) AV device with HDV1080i. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to the wall outlet (wall socket) ...
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... using the HDMI cable. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with i.LINK jack t SD quality * Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. Continued , 39 Dubbing/Editing 1 HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface 2 A/V OUT jack b Notes... devices to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Using an i.LINK cable (optional) VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality...
... using the HDMI cable. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with i.LINK jack t SD quality * Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. Continued , 39 Dubbing/Editing 1 HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface 2 A/V OUT jack b Notes... devices to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Using an i.LINK cable (optional) VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow External device HDV1080i compatible device t HD quality...
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...recording device. When you connect to devices with an i.LINK cable, the format of the VCR. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an i.LINK cable: - b Notes • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are recorded on the device or application. - You cannot record the picture and ...titles that are not output from the VCR via an i.LINK cable, you were instructed by the operation manual. If you can input/output pictures, follow the steps in any information display such as video input1 and video input2). 4 Start playback on the VCR, and recording on your recording device...
...recording device. When you connect to devices with an i.LINK cable, the format of the VCR. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an i.LINK cable: - b Notes • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are recorded on the device or application. - You cannot record the picture and ...titles that are not output from the VCR via an i.LINK cable, you were instructed by the operation manual. If you can input/output pictures, follow the steps in any information display such as video input1 and video input2). 4 Start playback on the VCR, and recording on your recording device...
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...for this operation (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software. An analog unit 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. Using with an S VIDEO jack (White) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (optional) (Yellow) (Red) S VIDEO cable (optional) Dubbing/Editing An analog unit without an S VIDEO jack (Yellow) (White) (Red...
...for this operation (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software. An analog unit 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. Using with an S VIDEO jack (White) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (optional) (Yellow) (Red) S VIDEO cable (optional) Dubbing/Editing An analog unit without an S VIDEO jack (Yellow) (White) (Red...
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...an external device via the VCR when the video includes copyright protection signals (GV-HD700E/1 only). • If ALLSCAN is no problem with VIDEO IN/S VIDEO IN jack, fluctuation may appear...pictures from HDV/DV jack. z Tips • When you connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be produced than when using an S VIDEO cable (...video unit and your computer (Signal convert function) (Continued) 7 Start capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. When you connect the VCR to the instruction manual of the analog video...
...an external device via the VCR when the video includes copyright protection signals (GV-HD700E/1 only). • If ALLSCAN is no problem with VIDEO IN/S VIDEO IN jack, fluctuation may appear...pictures from HDV/DV jack. z Tips • When you connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be produced than when using an S VIDEO cable (...video unit and your computer (Signal convert function) (Continued) 7 Start capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. When you connect the VCR to the instruction manual of the analog video...
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...output from the VCR are output from the VCR. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to recognize the video signal from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. • When you connect the VCR to a TV compatible with the component input jack. Refer also to the manual supplied with the...bars in the DV format from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface in accordance with your VCR HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 4:3 Select to view pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. A/VtDV OUT See page 43. 57 Customizing your TV (GV-HD700/1). • The aspect ratio of ...
...output from the VCR are output from the VCR. The TV automatically switches the aspect ratio according to recognize the video signal from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. • When you connect the VCR to a TV compatible with the component input jack. Refer also to the manual supplied with the...bars in the DV format from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface in accordance with your VCR HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 4:3 Select to view pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. A/VtDV OUT See page 43. 57 Customizing your TV (GV-HD700/1). • The aspect ratio of ...
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...to the instruction manual supplied with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 57). • When you are using the component video cable, make sure...cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the VCR (p. 37). You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel). • When you record on the TV, ...and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen. • This occurs when viewing a picture recorded in the HDV format and play back the picture. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to TV ...
...to the instruction manual supplied with the component video cable. • Set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 57). • When you are using the component video cable, make sure...cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the VCR (p. 37). You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel). • When you record on the TV, ...and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen. • This occurs when viewing a picture recorded in the HDV format and play back the picture. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to TV ...
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... the SD (standard definition) image quality. Continued , 71 Troubleshooting You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the VCR, then connect it again. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable. • Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn on the computer. .... • Set [HDV/DV SEL] according to the requirements of the TV instead. • Connect using an A/V connecting cable instead, and set [USB SELECT] to the computer again. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR from the tape that has...
... the SD (standard definition) image quality. Continued , 71 Troubleshooting You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the VCR, then connect it again. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the USB cable. • Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn on the computer. .... • Set [HDV/DV SEL] according to the requirements of the TV instead. • Connect using an A/V connecting cable instead, and set [USB SELECT] to the computer again. • Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR from the tape that has...
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... 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..., performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this manual. To ensure that for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the... " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and ...
... 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..., performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this manual. To ensure that for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the... " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and ...