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3-064-178-11 (1) Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- GV-D200 ©2000 Sony Corporation GV-D200 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No.
3-064-178-11 (1) Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- GV-D200 ©2000 Sony Corporation GV-D200 Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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...cassette 12 Basic Operations Playing back a tape 13 Recording from the other VCR or TV 18 Advanced Operations Enlarging playback images - Digital program editing 37 Using with special performances - Insert Editing 48 Customizing Your VCR Changing the menu settings 50 Resetting the date and time 55 Additional ... titles 33 Editing Dubbing a tape 35 Dubbing only desired scenes - Picture effect 21 Watching a tape with an analog video unit and a personal computer - PB ZOOM 20 Watching a tape with special effects - Data code function 30 Superimposing a title 31 Making...
...cassette 12 Basic Operations Playing back a tape 13 Recording from the other VCR or TV 18 Advanced Operations Enlarging playback images - Digital program editing 37 Using with special performances - Insert Editing 48 Customizing Your VCR Changing the menu settings 50 Resetting the date and time 55 Additional ... titles 33 Editing Dubbing a tape 35 Dubbing only desired scenes - Picture effect 21 Watching a tape with an analog video unit and a personal computer - PB ZOOM 20 Watching a tape with special effects - Data code function 30 Superimposing a title 31 Making...
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Set COMMANDER in the widthwise direction. Code VTR 1 VTR 2 VTR 3 VTR 4 VTR 5 and 6 Sony product Betamax VCR 8mm video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder 8mm VCR VHS VCR Digital VCR Digital video camera recorder Digital VCR Note You cannot set screen mode of the 16:9 wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can see normal images [c]. [a] [c] [b] Connection for a TV Pictures ...
Set COMMANDER in the widthwise direction. Code VTR 1 VTR 2 VTR 3 VTR 4 VTR 5 and 6 Sony product Betamax VCR 8mm video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder 8mm VCR VHS VCR Digital VCR Digital video camera recorder Digital VCR Note You cannot set screen mode of the 16:9 wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can see normal images [c]. [a] [c] [b] Connection for a TV Pictures ...
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... DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough, and when you want to record over) into your VCR, the picture may be uneven. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to ON. (3) Press REC and the...
... DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough, and when you want to record over) into your VCR, the picture may be uneven. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to ON. (3) Press REC and the...
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...point you want to stop automatically at a desired scene having a counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder for this function, for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding the ...indicator disappears and the time code appears. (5) Press N. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The zero set memory Your VCR goes forward or backward to stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the operating instructions of several seconds from the counter's zero...
...point you want to stop automatically at a desired scene having a counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder for this function, for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding the ...indicator disappears and the time code appears. (5) Press N. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The zero set memory Your VCR goes forward or backward to stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the operating instructions of several seconds from the counter's zero...
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Use this operation. to search towards [a] or press > to the operating instructions of the digital video camera recorder. Each time you press . If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may...Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. Your VCR automatically starts playback at each recording date. Use the Remote Commander supplied with recording date - Searching with a Sony digital video camera recorder for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point ...
Use this operation. to search towards [a] or press > to the operating instructions of the digital video camera recorder. Each time you press . If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may...Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. Your VCR automatically starts playback at each recording date. Use the Remote Commander supplied with recording date - Searching with a Sony digital video camera recorder for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point ...
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Use the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder (photo search). The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (2) Press . or >, your VCR searches for these functions to check the still images or to edit only still images. ... . Your VCR automatically starts playback from the photo. 1 SEARCH MODE PHOTO 00 SEARCH 2 PHOTO 01 SEARCH To stop searching Press x. 28 Searching for five seconds automatically (photo scan). You can search for playback. or > to the operating instructions of a Sony digital video camera recorder....
Use the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder (photo search). The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (2) Press . or >, your VCR searches for these functions to check the still images or to edit only still images. ... . Your VCR automatically starts playback from the photo. 1 SEARCH MODE PHOTO 00 SEARCH 2 PHOTO 01 SEARCH To stop searching Press x. 28 Searching for five seconds automatically (photo scan). You can search for playback. or > to the operating instructions of a Sony digital video camera recorder....
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... is not a malfunction. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you play back the recorded pictures on the other (recording) VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 36 Also, when you want to ON. (4) Play back the recorded...
... is not a malfunction. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you play back the recorded pictures on the other (recording) VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 36 Also, when you want to ON. (4) Play back the recorded...
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... only for editing onto a tape without operating the other (recording) VCR. Step 1: Connecting the other (recording) VCR for operation (p. 38). When you confirm the set-up video screen, connect your (playing) VCR to a TV, or a monitor using the same (recording) VCR again, you edit a digital video, the operation signals cannot be selected by frame. Dubbing only desired...
... only for editing onto a tape without operating the other (recording) VCR. Step 1: Connecting the other (recording) VCR for operation (p. 38). When you confirm the set-up video screen, connect your (playing) VCR to a TV, or a monitor using the same (recording) VCR again, you edit a digital video, the operation signals cannot be selected by frame. Dubbing only desired...
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... PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial... I NK OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 38 I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP 2 PAUSEMODE I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the other (recording) VCR (P. 39), then press the dial. 4 5 3 MENU OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN ...
... PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial... I NK OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 38 I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP 2 PAUSEMODE I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the other (recording) VCR (P. 39), then press the dial. 4 5 3 MENU OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET RETURN ...
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...not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for operation - When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the ... RETURN [MENU] : END i . I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R ADJ TEST CUT - Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the other (recording) VCR on your (playback) VCR . (2) Turn the power of the other (recording) VCR for high-quality editing. 42 I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END...
...not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for operation - When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the ... RETURN [MENU] : END i . I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R ADJ TEST CUT - Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the other (recording) VCR on your (playback) VCR . (2) Turn the power of the other (recording) VCR for high-quality editing. 42 I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END...
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...ALL START 0:10:01:23 4 IN TOTAL 0:00:47:12 SCENE 3 [MENU] : END Erasing the program you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then press X to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step ...suspend playback momentarily (p. 14). (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your (playback) VCR, and insert a tape for recording into the other (recording) VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the ...
...ALL START 0:10:01:23 4 IN TOTAL 0:00:47:12 SCENE 3 [MENU] : END Erasing the program you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then press X to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step ...suspend playback momentarily (p. 14). (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your (playback) VCR, and insert a tape for recording into the other (recording) VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the ...
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... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set Press MENU. The SEARCH indicator appears during search on the tape. To end the Digital program editing function Your (playback) VCR stops when the dubbing is ejected. You cannot record on . 46 Operation 2: Performing...
... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set Press MENU. The SEARCH indicator appears during search on the tape. To end the Digital program editing function Your (playback) VCR stops when the dubbing is ejected. You cannot record on . 46 Operation 2: Performing...
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... on the condition of your personal computer and the software which can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your VCR connected to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. Notes •You need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both VCRs. 47 "A/V t DV" appears on the monitor screen. (3) Start playback on the analog...
... on the condition of your personal computer and the software which can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your VCR connected to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. Notes •You need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both VCRs. 47 "A/V t DV" appears on the monitor screen. (3) Start playback on the analog...
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... play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system when your VCR does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your VCR To convert analog video signals into digital video siginals via your VCR Notes on PB MODE The mode will return to OFF. 52 you turn the...
... play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system when your VCR does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your VCR To convert analog video signals into digital video siginals via your VCR Notes on PB MODE The mode will return to OFF. 52 you turn the...
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...you play back Using any other VCRs (including another GV-D200). is half the recording time of the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 system VCR. (120 minutes of software. During switching of software which is automatically switched to Hi8 video cassette. /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes... We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.* The recording time when you use your VCR. Additional Information - This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to . D200). is a trademark. is ...
...you play back Using any other VCRs (including another GV-D200). is half the recording time of the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 system VCR. (120 minutes of software. During switching of software which is automatically switched to Hi8 video cassette. /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes... We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.* The recording time when you use your VCR. Additional Information - This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to . D200). is a trademark. is ...
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...cable (DV connecting cable). i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to be connected. It is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. i.LINK is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some connected equipment. Possible... and that can be connected by many corporations. The maximum baud rate of each equipment. What is an international standard standardized by SONY, and is listed under "Specifications" in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are connected to equipment having two or more...
...cable (DV connecting cable). i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to be connected. It is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. i.LINK is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some connected equipment. Possible... and that can be connected by many corporations. The maximum baud rate of each equipment. What is an international standard standardized by SONY, and is listed under "Specifications" in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are connected to equipment having two or more...
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... correctly. polarities incorrectly matching the + - c Set it after about one minute. c Remove the cassette and leave your (recording) VCR. Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on the backside of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then ...POWER switch is not set correctly or set to OFF. c Set COMMANDER in the battery holder with a Sony digital video camera recorder does not work , press the RESET button on the other (playback) VCR are inserted in the menu settings (p. 15, 50). • Something is not fully charged. c Remove ...
... correctly. polarities incorrectly matching the + - c Set it after about one minute. c Remove the cassette and leave your (recording) VCR. Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on the backside of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then ...POWER switch is not set correctly or set to OFF. c Set COMMANDER in the battery holder with a Sony digital video camera recorder does not work , press the RESET button on the other (playback) VCR are inserted in the menu settings (p. 15, 50). • Something is not fully charged. c Remove ...
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.../or Corrective Actions • You are unable to acclimatize (p. 67). • The video heads are dirty. c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR as a 5-digit code (a combination of letters and figures) on the state of your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the...
.../or Corrective Actions • You are unable to acclimatize (p. 67). • The video heads are dirty. c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR as a 5-digit code (a combination of letters and figures) on the state of your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the...
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To disconnect the power cord, pull it into a Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of the plugs or jacks. Very humid - This will damage the cord and may be...Hi8 /standard 8 system to a personal computer, dub the recordings to the Digital or DV system first, then capture them to use . Extremely hot or cold - AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep metal contacts clean. ...;Do not operate the unit with the i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by Hi8/standard 8 system into a Sony VAIO.
To disconnect the power cord, pull it into a Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of the plugs or jacks. Very humid - This will damage the cord and may be...Hi8 /standard 8 system to a personal computer, dub the recordings to the Digital or DV system first, then capture them to use . Extremely hot or cold - AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep metal contacts clean. ...;Do not operate the unit with the i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by Hi8/standard 8 system into a Sony VAIO.