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...To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of any kind into the set should still fail...or electric shock. Model No. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to the operating instructions. For those sets designed to your home, consult your Sony dealer regarding this can result in the literature accompanying the appliance. If the plug should be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of ...
...To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of any kind into the set should still fail...or electric shock. Model No. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to the operating instructions. For those sets designed to your home, consult your Sony dealer regarding this can result in the literature accompanying the appliance. If the plug should be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of ...
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... operation. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This...
... operation. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This...
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...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 the contents of ...local language are used in any problems. • Compensation for effective use a NTSC TV (for GV-HD700 owners) or a PAL TV (for illustration purposes are subject to direct sunlight for illustrating the ...to via the USB cable About this manual for GV-HD700E owners). • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are captured using the VCR if necessary (p. ...
...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 the contents of ...local language are used in any problems. • Compensation for effective use a NTSC TV (for GV-HD700 owners) or a PAL TV (for illustration purposes are subject to direct sunlight for illustrating the ...to via the USB cable About this manual for GV-HD700E owners). • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are captured using the VCR if necessary (p. ...
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... 12) USB cable (1) (p. 47) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 12, 78) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 90) 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) 11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses ...
... 12) USB cable (1) (p. 47) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 12, 78) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 90) 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) 11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses ...
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... quality. (for this operation (p. 12). Otherwise, the TV may be connected. Connecting to the instruction manual supplied with HD (high definition) image quality. Basic Operations Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on the VCR Open the jack cover...Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Jacks on what type of the TV may not recognize the video signal from the VCR. It is connected and connectors are used. To playing back the pictures, the settings of TV is recommended to connect your...
... quality. (for this operation (p. 12). Otherwise, the TV may be connected. Connecting to the instruction manual supplied with HD (high definition) image quality. Basic Operations Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on the VCR Open the jack cover...Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Jacks on what type of the TV may not recognize the video signal from the VCR. It is connected and connectors are used. To playing back the pictures, the settings of TV is recommended to connect your...
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... ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to be connected. See the instruction manual supplied with HD (high definition) quality are played back 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... (optional) : Signal flow TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 55) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 56) b Notes • Your TV needs to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with your TV type (p. 56).
... ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to be connected. See the instruction manual supplied with HD (high definition) quality are played back 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... (optional) : Signal flow TV Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 55) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 56) b Notes • Your TV needs to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with your TV type (p. 56).
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...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. 55) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E) (p. 56...manual supplied with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). 26 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 55) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 56) b Notes • The TV needs to the audio input jack of your TV. • This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with your TV. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO...
...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. 55) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E) (p. 56...manual supplied with the A/V connecting cable (Type ). 26 i.LINK cable (optional) (IN/OUT REC) t [HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 55) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 56) b Notes • The TV needs to the audio input jack of your TV. • This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with your TV. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO...
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...) AV device with HDV1080i. Jacks on the TV, VCR and the connectors used. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...quality will differ depending 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) VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) External device : Signal ...t SD quality * Pictures recorded in the DV format are recorded in the SD (standard definition) quality. 28
...) AV device with HDV1080i. Jacks on the TV, VCR and the connectors used. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. ...quality will differ depending 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) VCR Cable i.LINK cable (optional) External device : Signal ...t SD quality * Pictures recorded in the DV format are recorded in the SD (standard definition) quality. 28
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... should come equipped with an i.LINK jack compatible 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. 38 Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the devices to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the HDMI cable.
... should come equipped with an i.LINK jack compatible 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. 38 Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the devices to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the HDMI cable.
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... x to finish playback on other than normal playback. • Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: - Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an i.LINK cable, the format of the VCR. b Notes • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are recorded on the VCR....to another device 1 Prepare the VCR for recording. When 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 the VCR while recording to the recording device. Set the POWER switch to...
... x to finish playback on other than normal playback. • Note the following when connecting with an i.LINK cable: - Refer to the instruction manual supplied with an i.LINK cable, the format of the VCR. b Notes • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are recorded on the VCR....to another device 1 Prepare the VCR for recording. When 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 the VCR while recording to the recording device. Set the POWER switch to...
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...operation (p. 12). appears on the screen. 6 Start playback on your computer and software. Using with an S VIDEO jack (White) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (optional) (Yellow) (Red) S VIDEO cable (optional) An analog unit without an S VIDEO jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) : Signal flow (Yellow) (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable (...computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack via your VCR. 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 the instruction manual of your computer, if necessary.
...operation (p. 12). appears on the screen. 6 Start playback on your computer and software. Using with an S VIDEO jack (White) (Yellow) A/V connecting cable (optional) (Yellow) (Red) S VIDEO cable (optional) An analog unit without an S VIDEO jack (Yellow) (White) (Red) : Signal flow (Yellow) (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable (...computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack via your VCR. 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 the instruction manual of your computer, if necessary.
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...GV-HD700E only). z Tips • When you connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be produced than when using an A/V connecting cable. When you connect the VCR to the instruction manual 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...
...GV-HD700E only). z Tips • When you connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be produced than when using an A/V connecting cable. When you connect the VCR to the instruction manual 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...
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...setting of [DV BARS] (p. 59), regardless of the setting of [TV TYPE]. Refer also to the manual supplied with the component input jack. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to view pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. B 16:9 Select ...video signal from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. TV TYPE You need to [16:9]. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures b Notes • This is set [TV TYPE] to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 4:3 Select to a TV with your TV (GV-HD700...
...setting of [DV BARS] (p. 59), regardless of the setting of [TV TYPE]. Refer also to the manual supplied with the component input jack. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to view pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV. B 16:9 Select ...video signal from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. TV TYPE You need to [16:9]. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures b Notes • This is set [TV TYPE] to convert the signal depending on a 4:3 standard TV. HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures DV (4:3) format pictures 4:3 Select to a TV with your TV (GV-HD700...
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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 HDV and DV formats. Refer to [LCD PANEL] while connected with the HDMI cable. ... (S VIDEO channel). • When you are also connected (p. 24, 26). The picture appears distorted on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to the instruction manual supplied with your TV. • Down convert the pictures recorded in the HDV format and play back the picture. Dubbing/...
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 HDV and DV formats. Refer to [LCD PANEL] while connected with the HDMI cable. ... (S VIDEO channel). • When you are also connected (p. 24, 26). The picture appears distorted on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to the instruction manual supplied with your TV. • Down convert the pictures recorded in the HDV format and play back the picture. Dubbing/...
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...has been used repeatedly for recording. You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the computer. • Connect the i.LINK cable because you cannot copy video with the USB cable. • Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn ... tape on the VCR. Connect the VCR and the computer using the HDMI cable. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected device. • Set [i.LINK CONV] to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot capture... HDV1080i specification, you play back and output a picture recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 38).
...has been used repeatedly for recording. You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the computer. • Connect the i.LINK cable because you cannot copy video with the USB cable. • Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn ... tape on the VCR. Connect the VCR and the computer using the HDMI cable. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected device. • Set [i.LINK CONV] to a "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot capture... HDV1080i specification, you play back and output a picture recorded in the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 38).
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...not mentioned in each case in this manual. in the U.S. Notes on the License 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..."MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. •...
...not mentioned in each case in this manual. in the U.S. Notes on the License 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..."MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. •...