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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 .... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for help. If you have any interference received, including interference that to radio communications. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700E/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION ...
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 .... Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. UL is for help. If you have any interference received, including interference that to radio communications. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700E/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION ...
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... a TV, you need to 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 accessories are used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for illustration purposes are captured using the VCR if necessary (p. 19). Read this case, a message appears...
... a TV, you need to 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 accessories are used in this manual Features available for the HDV format only Features available for illustration purposes are captured using the VCR if necessary (p. 19). Read this case, a message appears...
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...when you use the VCR. Getting Started DV format pictures (GV-HD700/1) Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FM50 80 130 NP-QM71D 205 315 NP-QM91D 315 475 NP-F570 (supplied) 160 245 NP-F770 335 510 NP-F970 500 760 HDV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1) Battery pack LCD ...panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FM50 75 115 NP-QM71D 190 285 NP-QM91D 290 430 NP-F570 (supplied) 150 225 NP-F770 310 460 NP-F970 465 690 DV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1) Battery pack LCD panel ...
...when you use the VCR. Getting Started DV format pictures (GV-HD700/1) Battery pack LCD panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FM50 80 130 NP-QM71D 205 315 NP-QM91D 315 475 NP-F570 (supplied) 160 245 NP-F770 335 510 NP-F970 500 760 HDV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1) Battery pack LCD ...panel LCD panel opened closed NP-FM50 75 115 NP-QM71D 190 285 NP-QM91D 290 430 NP-F570 (supplied) 150 225 NP-F770 310 460 NP-F970 465 690 DV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1) Battery pack LCD panel ...
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Step 3: Turning the power on green and the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. POWER switch GV-HD700/1: EXEC V/v 12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands for the first time. You can set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] ... every time you do not set any year up to ON. OPEN. lever and open the LCD panel. 3 Set [Y] (year) using your VCR. 1 Slide the OPEN. The clock starts. 18 GV-HD700E/1: POWER/ CHARGE lamp 4 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), the hours and minutes in the same way, then press EXEC. The POWER/CHARGE lamp...
Step 3: Turning the power on green and the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. POWER switch GV-HD700/1: EXEC V/v 12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands for the first time. You can set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] ... every time you do not set any year up to ON. OPEN. lever and open the LCD panel. 3 Set [Y] (year) using your VCR. 1 Slide the OPEN. The clock starts. 18 GV-HD700E/1: POWER/ CHARGE lamp 4 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), the hours and minutes in the same way, then press EXEC. The POWER/CHARGE lamp...
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...in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the audio input jack of the A/ V connecting cable to the VCR via i.LINK cable (p. 29) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Continued , 25 HDMI cable (optional) (IN... no sound or image). 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. 57) (Yellow) b Notes •...
...in the pictures. • DV format pictures input to the audio input jack of the A/ V connecting cable to the VCR via i.LINK cable (p. 29) cannot be output. • Your TVs may cause a malfunction. Continued , 25 HDMI cable (optional) (IN... no sound or image). 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. 57) (Yellow) b Notes •...
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... A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. 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. 57) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57) (Yellow) b Notes •...
... A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. 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. 57) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57) (Yellow) b Notes •...
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... cable is used to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type VCR Cable TV A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) : Signal flow Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57) When connecting to your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) (GV-HD700E/1 only) Use a 21-pin...
... cable is used to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Type VCR Cable TV A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) : Signal flow Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57) When connecting to your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) (GV-HD700E/1 only) Use a 21-pin...
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... when connecting with S VIDEO, the picture being recorded may not be recorded depending on the VCR. In this does not affect the recorded picture. - Locating a desired scene quickly (Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 4 at a point you use the another GV-HD700/1, GV-HD700E/1 for playback, set [HDV/DV SEL] to the VCR. - The tape...
... when connecting with S VIDEO, the picture being recorded may not be recorded depending on the VCR. In this does not affect the recorded picture. - Locating a desired scene quickly (Zero set memory) 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 4 at a point you use the another GV-HD700/1, GV-HD700E/1 for playback, set [HDV/DV SEL] to the VCR. - The tape...
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...capture pictures, refer to an external device via the VCR when the video includes copyright protection signals (GV-HD700E/1 only). • If ALLSCAN is no problem with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be produced ...than when using an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • Depending on your computer. z Tips • When you connect with outputting pictures from HDV/DV jack. When you connect the VCR...
...capture pictures, refer to an external device via the VCR when the video includes copyright protection signals (GV-HD700E/1 only). • If ALLSCAN is no problem with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be produced ...than when using an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • Depending on your computer. z Tips • When you connect with outputting pictures from HDV/DV jack. When you connect the VCR...
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... [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. GV-HD700E/1: 576i Select when connecting the VCR to a TV with the component input jack. ON Pictures in the HDV format are converted to the DV format...of displaying the 1080i signal. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface in accordance with the ...VCR are output in [HDV/DV SEL]. B 16:9 Select to a TV with the component input jack. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 4:3 Select to the playback picture. GV-HD700/1: 480i Select when connecting the VCR...
... [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. GV-HD700E/1: 576i Select when connecting the VCR to a TV with the component input jack. ON Pictures in the HDV format are converted to the DV format...of displaying the 1080i signal. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface in accordance with the ...VCR are output in [HDV/DV SEL]. B 16:9 Select to a TV with the component input jack. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 4:3 Select to the playback picture. GV-HD700/1: 480i Select when connecting the VCR...
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...'s recording is too short, the VCR may not accurately find the point ...GV- No picture appears during End search. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of the HDV and DV formats. This VCR...the end. This is not a malfunction. HD700E/1). • The tape was recorded without setting... the HDV and DV formats. Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for ...of the VCR (NTSC...a blank section between recorded sections of the VCR (PAL) (p. 78). Continued , 69 ...Nothing is recorded on the screen (GV-HD700/1). • The tape was recorded ...
...'s recording is too short, the VCR may not accurately find the point ...GV- No picture appears during End search. • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of the HDV and DV formats. This VCR...the end. This is not a malfunction. HD700E/1). • The tape was recorded without setting... the HDV and DV formats. Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for ...of the VCR (NTSC...a blank section between recorded sections of the VCR (PAL) (p. 78). Continued , 69 ...Nothing is recorded on the screen (GV-HD700/1). • The tape was recorded ...
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... setting of the clock by setting the time difference. GV-HD700E/1: Your VCR is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. System NTSC PAL PAL - N SECAM Used in the HDV format You need a TV with a component jack and...
... setting of the clock by setting the time difference. GV-HD700E/1: Your VCR is PAL system, so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. Brazil Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. System NTSC PAL PAL - N SECAM Used in the HDV format You need a TV with a component jack and...
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...is set to OFF (CHG) for a long period of time. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the VCR operation will be affected as long as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. - When you use the LCD...stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal GV-HD700/1: NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification GV-HD700E/1: PAL color, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed GV-HD700/1: HDV Approx. 18.812 mm/s DV SP Approx. 18.812 mm...
...is set to OFF (CHG) for a long period of time. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the VCR operation will be affected as long as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen. - When you use the LCD...stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal GV-HD700/1: NTSC color, EIA standards 1080/60i specification GV-HD700E/1: PAL color, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed GV-HD700/1: HDV Approx. 18.812 mm/s DV SP Approx. 18.812 mm...
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...VCR's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) GV-HD700E/1: 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) Audio signal: 500 mV (at the time of recording. Input/Output connectors S VIDEO IN jack GV-HD700...) Average power consumption LCD panel opened: HDV recording 5.7 W DV recording 5.5 W HDV playback 6.1 W DV playback 5.7 W LCD panel closed: HDV recording 3.8 W DV recording 3.6 W HDV playback 4.2 W DV playback 3.8 W ...
...VCR's setting information at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) GV-HD700E/1: 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) Audio signal: 500 mV (at the time of recording. Input/Output connectors S VIDEO IN jack GV-HD700...) Average power consumption LCD panel opened: HDV recording 5.7 W DV recording 5.5 W HDV playback 6.1 W DV playback 5.7 W LCD panel closed: HDV recording 3.8 W DV recording 3.6 W HDV playback 4.2 W DV playback 3.8 W ...