Sony GV-200 User Manual

SONY.

Video TV Recorder El

GV-200

Operating Instructions

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»1990 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model ano señal numbers ai
space provided betow. Refer to if

re9ar0in9 tms product.

Model NO. GV-200 Serial No. .

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to

rain or moisture.

This symbol IS intended to alert the user to the presence of umnsuiateb

'dangerous voltage " withm me product's enclosure mat may be ot sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol IS intended lo alert the user to the presence of important
operating and mainienartce (servicir>g| Instructions in the literature
accompanying the appfiar>ce

INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and uaed
pfooerlY, that is. m strict accordance with the msnufactuter’s ifistruciions, cause
interference to radio and television receotion. it has been type leeted and found to comply
with the limits lor a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications m
SuDpan J of Part 1S of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur m a particular installation If this equipment does cause inter
ference to radio or television recepnon. 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 the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to me receiver
Move the equipment away from me receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different

branch circuits.
It necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an espenenceo raOioHetevision technician
for additional suggestions. The user may find the following pooKiet prepared by me Federal
Communications Commission helpful;
"How to Identify and Resolve RadiO-TV Interference Problems ' This booHlei is available
from the U S. Government Printing Office. Masnmgton. OC 20402. StOCK No 004-00000345-4.

Table of Contents

Features
Location of parts and controls

vVaicnmg TV programs
To set the unit to turn off automatically
Inserting the cassette

aecoiQing Ofograms

To Stan recording at me desired lime
Playing back the recorded tapes

Connecting an outdoor antenna

Using as a monitor of the 9mm video camera recorder

To connect arwther TV or color monitor

Tape editing

Precautions
Maintenance

Notes on moisture condensation

Using you' recoroer abroad
Specifications

List of recommended accessories

Troubleshooting
On screen display

Quick reference on timer setting

Features

For detaiis. tefer to the pages indiened m ф.

With the Sony GV-200 video TV recorder, you can;
— view playback picture ot 8 mm vkmo tapes. #
— view VJ programs. 9
— record TV programs. •

Vou can also connect the recorder to another equipment.

Compact and lighiweignt design allows you outdoor use.

— Timer recording ф
— Sleep timer turns the power off automatically #
— Screen can be cleared when it is not necessary; e.g. *

TV/monhor which is connected to this i
— Crystahciear stiii/slow and picture search i
— Convenient four power sources 9
— Capable of receivir>g CATV chanrwls #
— High quality 4 mchea crystal panal

This unit uses 9 mm video format cassettes. It records m the SP mode (approximatelY t 43
cftMsecond) and the LP mode (approximatety 0.72 cmlsecont) and tan play back m ihe SP

mode and LP moda.
The quality of tha playback picture m the LP mode, however, will not be as good as that m
the SP mode.

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauihonzed recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the cooynghi

For using the recorder abroad, see page ф.

m viewing pictures w
ir when listening only to the sound, ф
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Location of Parts and Controls

Location of Parts and Controls

^«tar 10 ih* pagM indtoaMd m • tor OMaito.

Power Sources

AC power aoapior
AC-V30 isuppiiedi

Ojiaoors Batterv oacit

NP-66H (suppiiea).
NP-77H NP-77or
NP-55

Ô car DC pacK DCP-77

or DC pack DCP-55
[DCC-I6B car Danery
cord supplieû)

•e accessories eicept the AC-V30 arto the NP-66H are optional.

Disconnecting the power source during recording or piayCack may damage the
inserted cassene ¡ape.
If this IS done Dy accident, supply the power again immediately ar>d turn the power oi

Car Darterv charger/
adaptor DC-V30

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1 While Sliding the SATT ki

in the arrow direction.

• Slide the battery pack as illustrated

NP-55

60 min

(AC-V30 'Si

The battery pack cannot be charged when the AC power adaptor is

• An NP-66H. NP-77H. NP-77
battery charger.

NP-S5 can also be charged with

sed ¡0 operate tr

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A fully-charged battery pack ci

Watching TV programs

TV program recording

M for a Mile« 2 or 3

The "operatirg time" described m
recorder <s the time during which ir

charged banery pack.

Past winding or rewindiig operation ot the tape consumes much more battery power tna
normal tape transport operation. Conseouemiy. banery life becomes sooner when fast
winding or rewinding is performed freouenily

CtMT^ ««tiM kMMnr Radi

The battery pack you have purchased <s not charged. Fully charge the battery pack before

Recharge the baRery pack whan H la eihaiietad.

• If the operation <s completed before BATTERY DOWN is indicated, it is recommended th
you discharge the battery pack by playing back or recording on another tape until the
BATTERY DOWN indication blinks rapidly-

• Do not recharge the battery pack before H has been discharged. Repeated charging whi
some battery capacity remains will reduce ihe banery capacity.

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Battery pack eara

• Remove the banery pack from the video TV recorder after use. and keep >i m a cool place.
When the battery pack is installed on a video TV recorder a slight amouni ot current Mows
to the recorder even though the POWER switch is turned off. it causes overdischarge and
shortens the battery life.

• The battery peck is always discharging — even when it is not >n use. Thus, the banery
should be charged before eecn use.

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Ho« to uM ttw Mttch on tho batttry pock
Usa this switch as a rafnindoi tor me charging condition. Slide
It to the Otank side when the charging is completed Slide it to
the red side when the Dartery has oeen discharged.

How many times can the battery pack be recharged?

The oaitery pack can be recharged more than 500 times provided that it is (uHv charged anc
exnausteo at each operation.

M me 8ATTERY DOWN indication Oimks rapidly after turning on me recorder even ihougn
a fully charged oariery pack is installed, the battery pack should be replaced wm a brand

Charging temperature

Lower temperatures require longer charging time The battery pack should be charged in a
temperature ranging from 10®C to 30°C (5®F to 86®F|

The battery peck witi be warm atter charging or using.

While the oaitery pack is charged or used, a chemical change which generates electric
energy occurs mside me battery pack Therefore, the battery pack becomes warm.

When the charging la compleled. remove the battery peck from the charger.

Within 24 hours after charging, remove the battery pack from the charger Otherwise,
overcharging may occur as a siignt amount of current flows from the charger to me battery

Se sure to put the battery pack In the case to carry.

If the .n ало - terminals are snortu:ircu>ied with a meiai piece, the battery w>li be
abnormally healed. This is very dangerous. Never put an uncovered battery pack in a pocket
together with a key holder, etc.

Replace me paitery ¡ust when the POWER lamp changes from slow
Olinking 10 fast blinking. During recording, the BATTERY DOWN
indication blinks slowly five minutes belore the battery piack is
discharged.
Turn off the power of me video tv recorder before replacing the
oatteiY While tepiac'ng me battery, keep me cassette mside the
cassette holder Recording can be resumed smoothly without any
picture distortion.

If the terminals are soiled, me battery life will become shorter
When the terminals are soiled, or when the banery pack or case i
long time, repeat attaching ana removing it sevetal times This w
the battery pack or case and me video TV recorder.
Also, wipe the • and - terminais with a soft doth or paper

1 Attach to the video TV recorder.
2 Connect to the cigarette lighier socket.

improya me contact ot

To remove the connecting plate

While Sliding the ВАТТ knob, sikM e

CAUTION

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN ЙР
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE

‘ wS ouilei “ '«-g as II PS connecied to me
* P‘"<»se Of safety and will tit -nto the

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• White the unit is m use. particufarty aunng charging, keep it away from AM receivers and
video equipment because n wni disturb AM reception ana video operation.

• Be careful not lo let any metal obiecf touch the metal projection on me battery pack or tn

WAC power adaptor. When the battery pack is hot used, keep it in its case

^ Keep me video TV recorder away from me power source ii

screen.

I the conneciing plate.

POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN

t. noise may appear on the

• When you use the OCP-77 or OCP-S5, connect if only to ihe cars with negative
ground f2V or 24V car battery

• Attach or remove the DC pack m the same way as me battery pack.

Notaa on the we of the GV>2t)0 In e ear

• For your safety, do not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving.

• Avoid leaving the unit In a place wrth very nigh temperature. II you do. it may cause

distortion of the cabinet or malfunction ot the unit.

• If you use mis unit while your car is not m use, me car battery will be consumed.
Avoid using mis vmrt in such conoifion ovei f 2 hours.

Setting the Clock

LHNum battery Ilf*

Approximately 1 year m r>ormai operation.
II me lithium Dattery Decomes weak, the AM12:00 will appear on the screen when the
DATA SCREEN button is pressed. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2032
iiihium battery.
Use ol a battery other than Sony CR2032 may presem a nsk oi tire or explosion
Alter replacing the Oaciery. reset ihe clock

Notes on lithium battery

• Keep Ihe lithium Oaiiery out ol the reach of children.
Should Ihe oattery De swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry ckrth to assure a good contact

• Be sure to observe the correct polartty when irtstailing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur

• Do not Creak up the Oattery n«r throw it mio a lire, which might cause it lo explode.
Carefully dispose of the used battenes.

wAmmo

Battery may expkxte if mieireeied. Oo not recharge, disasaemwe or dispose of m fire.

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Setting the Clock

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