SONY
Video TV Recorder 8 GV-300
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference
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WARNING
rain or moisture To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
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tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. gerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magning
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dan
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
Owner's Record
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space
Model No. GV-300
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly interference by one or more of the following measures: determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the tion. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receive
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different Move the equipment away from the receiver
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4 'How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems''. This booklet is available from
Note to CATV system installer
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recorder cannot be played back with this unit. PCM recording/playback is not possible with this unit. The PCM sound recorded with anothe
For using this unit abroad, see page 72
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Table of Contents
| Others |
Connecting other
equipment |
Using this unit as a VCR | Watching TV | Getting Ready | Proliminary |
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| Precautions 69 Maintenance 70 Notes on moisture condensation 71 Using your video TV recorder abroad 72 Specifications 73 List of recommended accessories 75 Troubleshooting 76 List of on-screen displays 76 Note to the screen displays 78 | Connecting an outdoor antenna and CATV cable | Inserting a cassette | Presetting TV channels | Location of parts and controls 6 Power sources 11 Setting the clock 18 | Features |
Features
Its compact and lightweight design allows you to watch TV programs and video tapes anywhere The "Video Walkman" GV-300 is an 8mm video recorder with a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
and anytime you like.
- With this video TV recorder, you can view the playback picture of 8 mm video tapes
- record TV programs view TV programs.
In addition, by connecting it to a video camera (not supplied), you can record pictures with the camera, and play back the recorded pictures on it immediately.
Other features
- Hi-fi stereo for high quality sound *
- Stereo TV tuner for enjoying stereo programs Index function for finding the desired scenes quickly
- CRYSTAL-CLEAR still/slow/picture search on LCD
- --- Timer-activated recording
- SLEEP timer for turning off the unit automatically
- MEGA BASS circuit for dynamic bass sound
- Playback of tapes recorded in Hi8 video system
* Hi-fi Ste
With this unit, Hi-fi stereo sound can be recorded on the standard track. PCM digital stereo sound is recorded/played back on the PCM track as an option On the 8 mm video standard track, the sound is recorded/played back in Hi-fi monaural. The
as the FM audio signal. is recorded as L - R sound using the 1.7 MHz carrier and L + R sound using the 1.5 MHz carrier To maintain compatibility with the conventional Hi-fi monaural equipment, the Hi-fi stereo sound
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reproduce only the 1.5 MHz carrier. play back a tape recorded in Hi-fi stereo, it will produce the L + R monaural sound because it can the L and R stereo sounds separately. When conventional Hi-fi monaural equipment is used to To play back the tape recorded by its hi-fi stereo system, this unit uses a matrix circuit to produce
The Hi-fi stereo system of this unit provides a live stereo sound atmosphere even when using the
and LP mode. The quality of the playback picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as second) and the LP mode (approximately 0.72 cm/second) and can play back in the SP mode This unit uses 8 mm video format cassettes. It records in the SP mode (approximately 1.43 cm/
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The charging time is about 120 minutes for an NP-77, 140 minutes for NP-77H, 100 minutes for NP-77H, 100 minutes for an NP-77, 140 minutes for NP-77H, 100 minutes for the former set of the set
NP-66H, and 60 minutes for an NP-55. • The unit cannot be operated with the AC power adaptor when it is used for charging a battery pack, and the battery pack cannot be charged when the AC power adaptor is used to operate
the unit. • An NP-77, NP-55, NP-66H, or NP-77H can also be charged with the BC-55 or BC-77 battery
| NP-77H | NP-77 | NP-66H | NP-55 | ||
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Watching TV
programs |
Ŷ | Approx, 125 min. | Approx. 100 min. | Approx. 90 min. | Approx. 50 min. |
| VCR playing back | о х | Approx. 120 min. | Approx. 100 min. | Approx. 90 min. | Approx. 50 min. |
| TV program recording | Ŷ | Approx. 95 min. | Approx. 75 min. | Approx. 70 min. | Approx. 40 min. |
| TV program recording | 0FF | Approx. 140 min. | Approx. 115 min. | Approx. 105 min. | Approx. 55 min. |
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Camera
recording * |
OFF | Approx. 100 min. | Approx. 80 min. | Approx. 75 min. | Approx. 40 min. |
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then connecting the color video camera CCD-G1 (not supplied).
Power Sources
Using the Bettery Pack Efficient
How to prepare the recha eable battery pack
"Battery life" as indicated in the instruction manual or cata the amount of recording that you plan to do. Have sufficient battery pack power to perform 2 or 3 time
charged battery use of the video TV recorder, at room temperature, using a fully logue of the video TV recorder is measured by the continuous
sequently, battery life becomes shorter when these operation: Fast winding or rewinding tape operations consumes much v power than normal tape transport operation. Cor
Battery life is shorter in a cold climate
Cold climates reduce the efficiency of a battery and cause it to run out more quickly
When to replace the rechargeable battery paci
well) starts blinking slowly about five minutes before the battery recording, the "BATTERY DOWN" indication on the screen as When the battery pack is exhausted, the POWER lamp (during
fast, and the "BATTERY DOWN" indication starts blinking Replace the battery when the blinking changes from slow to
recording can be resumed smoothly without any picture the cassette holder. When the battery has been replaced battery. While reptacing the battery, keep the cassette inside Turn off the power of the video TV recorder before replacing the
Fast blinking
Notes on battery exhaustion when a camera is connected
charged one when the blinking starts. starts blinking, and the power goes off automatically. Replace the battery pack with a fully When the battery is exhausted, the tally lamp (red) displayed in the viewfinder of the camera
Notes on changin
Before using the battery pack, charge it sufficiently. A brand-new battery pack is not chargec Recharge the battery pack when it is fully exhausted.
If the operation is completed before the BATTERY DOWN indication on the screen or POWER lamp starts blinking, it is recommended that you discharge the battery pack by playing back a tape until the BATTERY DOWN indicator or the POWER tamp starts blinking rapidly.
capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge and fully charge the battery pack again ing while some capacity remains will reduce the battery capacity. However, the original batter Do not recharge the battery pack before it has been discharged completely. Repeated charge
Neep the terminals clea
video TV recorder. Also, wipe the + and - terminals with a soft cloth or paper. attach and remove it several times. This will improve the contact of the battery pack and the the terminals are soiled, or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, repeatedly If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are soiled, the battery life will become shorter. When
Notes on the reche public battery pack
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attery pack care
- Remove the battery pack from the video TV recorder after use, and keep it in a cool place the recorder even if the POWER switch is turned off. This causes overdischarge and, When the battery pack is installed on a video TV recorder, a small amount of current flows to
- charged before each use. The battery pack is always discharging - even when it is not in use. Thus, the battery should be consequently, shortens the life of the battery
How to use the switch on the battery pack
switch to the "no mark" position when the charging is completed Use this switch as a reminder of the charging condition. Set the Set the switch to the "red mark" position when the battery has
It can be fully charged and discharged about 500 times under normal temperatures. If the BATTERY DOWN indication blinks rapidly just after turning on the recorder, even though a fully low many times can the battery pack be recharged
charged battery pack has been installed, replace the battery pack with a brand new one
Charging temperature
Charging under a temperature ranging from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is recommended temperatures require a longer charging time
Why the battery pack heats up
not dangerous pack which generates electric energy. Consequently, the battery pack becomes warm, but this is While the battery pack is being charged or used, a chemical change occurs inside the battery
irrying the battery pack
If the + and - terminals are short-circuited with a piece of metal, the battery heat up abnormally This is very dangerous. Never put an uncovered battery pack in a pocket together with a key nolder or other metal object.
If the battery pack is not used for a long time (about 1 year
ing and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original capacity Charge it again, but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal. After several charge
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The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet.
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.
Connect the DCP-77 only to a car with a negative ground car batteries of 12 V or 24 V. Attach or remove the DC pack in the same way as the battery pack.
DCP-55 is not recommended for this unit because the capacity of the DCP-55 is not enough to operate it.
Notes
Be careful not to let any metal object touch the metal projection on the battery pack. When the battery pack is not used, keep it in its case.
Keep the video TV recorder away from the power source. If not, noise may appear on the screen
Notes on using this unit in a car
For your safety, do not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Avoid leaving the unit in a place with very high temperatures. If you do, it may cause dis
of you use this unit while your car is not in use, the car battery will be consumed. Avoid
using this unit in such condition for more than 12 hours.
Before you set the clock, install a lithium battery. With a lithium battery installed, this unit powers the clock and keeps the last channel in memory when the power source is disconnected.
Approximately 1 year in normal operation. If the lithium battery becomes weak, the AM 12:00 indication appears on the screen when the DATA SCREEN button is pressed. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of a battery other than a Sony CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Notes on lithium battery
After replacing the battery, reset the clock.
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately
Before use, wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur
Do not break up the battery or throw it into a fire because it may explode. Carefully dispose of the used batteries.
Warning
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Press the battery upward and remove it as illustrated
To remove the lithlum battery
Setting the Clock
This unit is preset at the factory to receive certain channels numbers 1-99 will be displayed in the display window Your receiver is capable of receiving VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and cable Tv channels 1 (A-8), 98 (A-2), 99 (A-1), 14-36 (A to W), 66-125 (W + 30 to W + 84). The channel
(see the chart on page 23.) If you want to receive other channels, you need to preset them
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Program position |
- | 2-13 | 14-36 | 37-42 | 43 | 44-68 | 69 | 70-97 |
| Corresponding | CATV | VHF | CATV | * | I | * | Ι | |
| channel | 2-13 | 14-36 | • | |||||
| Number displayed | _ | 2-13 | 14-36 | 37-42 | 43 | 44-68 | 69 | 70-97 |
CATV CATV 98 99
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99
86
99
* UHF channels are preset around this numbe
After the channel range is displayed, wait for about 2 seconds before next operation
To change the order of the channel to be stored Follow the above steps.
Presetting TV Channels
Band indicator CATV channels Frequency (MHz) Chunnel Allocation Charl 2-6 50 100 A-9-A-2 -- I 150 File 200 7 4 250 ___ ¥ - ∑ 300 400 500 W + 30 ~ W + 84 UHF14-69 H 600 700 80
When the CHANNEL + button is pressed, the above channels will be scanned from the lowest frequency to the highest in sequence. By pressing the CHANNEL – button, the channels will be scanned in reverse.
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| ļ | 21 | |
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| ÷ | Ž | |
| 1 | 51 | |
| Ţ | 3 | | |
| - | 31 | |
| Ì | Ž. | |
| ł | 3 | |
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Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designate channels. To tune in a channel, refer to this chart.
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| ~ | 24 | espon | ber on |
| - | 25 | ding C | this T |
| ≤ | 26 | ATV d | ۷ |
| z | 27 | lannet | |
| 0 | 28 | ||
| υ | 29 | 8-Y | - |
| ٥ | 30 | A-2 | 86 |
| מ | 31 | ₹ | 99 |
| s | 32 | A | 14 |
| - | 33 | 00 | 5 |
| c | 34 | 0 | 16 |
| < | 35 | ٥ | 17 |
| ۶ | 36 | m | 18 |
| W+30 | Π | 19 | |
| : | ۵ | 20 | |
| : | I | 2 | |
| .W+84 | - | 8 |
Check with your local cable TV company for more complete information on the available
* The designation of the cable TV channels conforms to the EIA/NCTA recommendation.
Note
Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals and require special converters (decoders) besides the normal cable connections.
| If excessive noise is heard when receivin Set the AUTO STEREO ON/OFF switch to monaural, but the noise will be reduced. It lamp goes off. It is recommended to use no long the unit in a moving car. To restore the switch to ON. |
Normally set the AUTO STEREO ON/O
switch to ON. The STEREO lamp lights up automatic: whenever a stereo program is received |
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Listening to Stereo Programs
To mute (turn off) the pictui
Watching TV Programs
The screen will be muted Press LCD ON/OFF button
ture turned off. To restore the picture on this unit, press picture noise of the TV or monitor is reduced. Battery the playback picture with another TV or monitor. The LCD ON/OFF again life will also fast longer if you use the unit with the pic
pears to be turned off even though it is not. Be sure to turn off the unit with the POWER switch When no picture is displayed and the volume is low, or the earphones are connected, the unit ap when it is not in use
To display the channel number
DATA SCREEN button again After the SEEK button is pressed, the VHF or UHF To make the on-screen display disappear, press the
number, then goes off after a few seconds channel range is displayed instead of the channe
AM 9:00 SP 0:00:00 Θ
"Last channel" memory function
- While you are watching TV programs, if the power source is disconnected or the battery pack
- becomes exhausted, the unit turns off with the last channel being memorized. When you turn on the unit again, the last channel appears on the screen.
- The lithium battery must be installed for this function
- The last channel memory function also works when the TV signal is cut off, for example, when
- If the lithium battery becomes exhausted but the power source is connected, the last channel
Adjust the picture and sound to your preference
cancel the SLEEP time
the POWER switch. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the "-:--" display appears. The SLEEP timer can also be canceled by turning off the unit with
To check the remaining time
The remaining time is displayed ress SLEEP once
The indication will go off after a few second: off after about 1 hour
SLEEP
off before the selected time because the batteries are exhausted. When you use the unit with rechargeable batteries, the unit may turn
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To eject a cassette
Slide the EJECT button. Make sure the tape is not running.
Note
Do not open the cassette holder while the unit is in the vertical position. If you do, the cassette may fall out of the holder and be damaged.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
When a new recording is made on a previously recorded tape, the previous recording is automatically erased. To protect a recording, slide the red safety tab out to cover the opening.
lates on opening shid closing the assetts holder
Do not insert your finger into the cabinet when the cassette holder is open. Be careful not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder.
Notes on the casest
Store cassettes in their cases when they are not being used and keep them in an upright position to prevent intrusion of dust and uneven winding. Always insert the cassette in the correct position.
Never insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. Remove the cassette from the video TV recorder when not in use.
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When the tape is recorded to the end
The tape stops automatically, but the unit is not turned off. If you are not going to continue opera tion, turn the power off with the POWER switch.
About the recorded sound
The VOL control setting has no effect on the recording level.
Changing the channel during recording
Set the unit in the recording pause mode and then select another channel. You cannot watch another program while recording.
When recording from the beginning of a tape
Run the video TV recorder for about 15 seconds at the beginning of a cassette before recording This will prevent missing the starting point or having any previously recorded pictures appear when playing back on another video cassette recorder.
Recording TV Programs
When recording starts
The starting point is marked on the tape automatically and "INDEX MARK" is displayed on the screen. The index mark helps you to find the point where recording begins on a tape.
Necording/playback time
Two tape speeds can be selected with the SP/LP selector. The recording time in the LP mode is twice as long as that in the SP mode. For better picture and sound, recording in the SP mode is recommended. During playback, the mode in which the tape was recorded is selected automatically.
Cassette and their recording time
There are two formats for 8mm video recording. NTSC and PAL. Video cassette tapes are made to correspond to one of these formats. Use NTSC format cassette tapes for this unit. You will find "P6" on the package of NTSC cassettes.
In some countries, however, only PAL format cassette tapes with "P5" on the packages are available. If a PAL format cassette is used with this unit, the actual recording time may differ from the recording time indicated on the cassette.
Note
If you record with this unit on a tape that has been recorded in the PCM mode, and if you play back this tape on a VCR with PCM function, the sound may be cut off occasionally. In this case, set the audio monitor switch of the VCR to the standard position.
To stop recording automatically after a certain time — Quick time
Press the SLEEP button during recording. You can leave the unit function when you go to bed or when you go out, etc.
The unit will be turned off automatically at the preset time. For operation, see page 33.
Are you having trouble?
| REC switch. |
displayed when
you slide the |
"CASSETTE" | Symptom |
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| CASSETTE | - | ||
| No cassette is | The tape is at its end. | The safety tab on the cassette is slid out. | Possible cause |
| Insert a cassette. | Rewind the tape or use a new cassette. | Slide the tab in or use a new cassette. | Correction |
Notes The counter reading and the point on the tape may not correspond exactly. Use the counter as a guide.
There will be a time lag of several seconds on the counter reading after repeated fast-forward and rewind operations
and rewind operations. There will also be a time lag of several seconds when a tape recorded in both the LP or SP modes or a tape having a blank portion between the recorded portions is played back.
Using the Timer-Activated Recording Feature
By using the timer-activated recording feature, you can program this unit to automatically record a TV program that will be shown within 24 hours of activating the timer. For better recording of picture and sound, use of an external antenna is recommended. See page 54.
Before setting the time
- Make sure that the power is supplied. (Is the battery pack fully charged? For long recording,
- use of the AC power source is recommended.)
- Set the clock (see page 20.) Insert a case to (see page 24.) Make size that the safe
- Insert a cassette (see page 34.) Make sure that the safety tab is slid in. If recording a stereo program, set the AUTO STEREO ON/OFF switch to ON.
During timer recording, both picture and sound will be muted. To listen to the sound and watch the picture, press the LCD ON/OFF button.
When you press the TIMER REC button, the "CASSETTE" indication will appear if the safety tab on the cassette is slid out or if no cassette is inserted. 43
Playing Back the Recorded Tapes
To rewind the tape and play it back automatically --- Auto play
While pressing the ◀◀ button, press the ▷ button The "AUTO PLAY" indication appears.
To mute the picture
Press the LCD ON/OFF button. To restore the picture, press the LCD ON/OFF button again.
To adjust the picture
Adjust the BRIGHT, COLOR, and HUE controls (see page 32.)
To stop playback at the desired time
Use the SLEEP function. The unit goes off at the preset time. (see page 33.)
When a tape recorded in stereo mode is played baci
The ''(S)'' indication appears and the STEREO lamp lights up To listen to the stereo sound, use the stereo earphones.
Playback of tapes recorded in Hi8 video system
This unit plays back tapes recorded in Hi8* video system However, please note the following important conditions.
Hi8 recording will be played back with standard 8 mm picture quality. This unit cannot record with Hi8 picture quality.
Noise may appear in the picture when you play back a tape recorded in Hi8 LP (long play) mode. *Hi8 is the 8 mm recording option tound on selected high end 8 mm camcorders and decks.
After normal playback is resumed, the button will not function for about 5 seconds.
If threads append in the last and allow paryback mode
Adjust the picture as follows: 1 Play back the slow motion picture. 2 Press the SLOW/STILL ADJUST ▼, A buttons to adjust the picture so that the noise does not appear.
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To adjust the upper portion of the picture, press the ▲ button. To adjust the lower portion of the picture, press the ▼ button. The still picture is adjusted at the same time.
Then the pleyback ploture is viewed on another TV or monitor
The horizontal bands appear in the still, slow, picture search and FR picture search modes. Noise appears in the still and slow modes. To reduce the horizontal bands, press LCD ON/OFF button to mule the picture of this unit.
Notes on the CRYSTAL-CLEAR still/slow/picture search on LCD
Noiseless pictures can be viewed in the still, slow and picture search modes, owing to the characteristics of the liquid crystal.
Using Indexes — to Find the Desired Scene Quickly
There are two kinds of indexes as follows An index can be recorded on the tape. Using the index, you can find the desired scene quickly
* For SP mode: about 10 second:
few seconds * . When the MARK buttor button. The index signal is recorded for a recording pause mode, press the MARH
mode, the index signal is recorded afte
ed after you resume the playback pause mode, the index signal is record no sound is heard. When the MAR!
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Leave at least two minutes between each index. If an interval is too short, you may not be able to
tering/erasing will not be completed. Do not press any of the tape transport buttons while entering/erasing an index. If it is done, en-
Votes on the index signal
You cannot enter an index signal on a commercially available video software or on a cassette whose safety tab is slid out.
You cannot erase an index signal which is prerecorded on a commercially available video
The index signal cannot be erased in the following cases
to erase it on this unit. When the index signal is recorded on a video camera recorder or other VCRs, and you wist
- When the index signal is recorded on this unit, and you wish to erase it on a video camera recorder or other VCRs
To erase the index signal completely, use the equipment you used to enter the index signal
Using Index — to Find the Desired Scene Quickly
INDEX -/+ button
50 until the tape is played back. Even with a video software which has prerecorded indexes, the indication is "INDEX SEARCH"
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To correct the direction of index scan Press INDEX - / + during index scanning.
Index scan does not function if an interval between indexes is less than two minutes. Leave an interval of at least two minutes between indexes.
If you do not press the ▷ button during index scanning, the tape will be rewound or fast forwarded to the end of the tape.
Connecting Other Equi Connecting an Outdoor Antenna and CATV cable
programs, use an outdoor antenna. For viewing CATV channels, connect the CATV cable If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception with the telescopic antenna, or when recording TV
For connection, you can also use the antenna connector EAC-40, the signal splitter EAC-45, the antenna cord CCD-6M, and CCD-2 (not supplied.)
- Before connecting the antennas, turn off the uni
- Make connections firmly. A loose connection may cause a distorted picture.
- When using the unit in a car, use the optional VCA-3W or VCA-4E car antenna, etc. For details.
- refer to the instruction manual of the car antenna.
Connecting other VCRs or Monitors
Notes on the VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks
The VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT jacks are automatically set to the input or output jacks according to
Refer to the following diagram
| Mode selected with | Stop or | Playback |
|---|---|---|
| INPUT SELECT button | recording mode | mode |
| TUNER (TV program) | output | output |
| LINE* | input | output |
| CAMERA |
* When the LINE mode is selected with INPUT SELECT, the INPUT or OUTPUT indication appears with LINE
LINE
Note
In such case, turn off the power of this unit or disconnect the other equipment When the LINE OUT jacks of other equipment are connected to the VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT jacks on this unit, and signals are output from the jacks of the other equipment to this unit, the picture and sound of the other equipment may be distorted.
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Connecting other VCRs or Monitors
Camera Recording - Controlling from the Camera
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the video camera By connecting an optional Video Camera CCD-G1, recording controlled from the camera is pos sible. You can hold the camera and keep this unit in a carrying case while recording.
The sound will be recorded in monaural
2 Set the POWER switch of this unit to CAMERA Insert the cassette Be sure that the POWER lamp lights up. If it does not, turn off the unit once by sliding the POWER switch to the left, then reset the switch to the CAMERA position. screen of this unit, press the LCD ON/OFF button cording with CCD-G1 the recording pause mode. To have the picture on the STEREO lamp lights up. This unit automatically becor The power of this unit is turned on, and the POWER the right. While pressing the
3 Start recording Press the REC START/STOP button of the camera
(see page 48.) To index the recording starting point or the desired point, press the MARK button of this unit
To stop recording for a moment Press the REC START/STOP button. Press it again to start recording
To stop recording Turn the power off of this unit by setting the POWER switch to the center position
4 Press ▷ button of this unit 3 Press [] button of this unit 2 Press A button of this unit to rewind the tape. Playing back the newly recorded pictures Turn the power on of this unit. The POWER lamp lights up. slide to the left. While pressing the ----¥
heat build-up may occur which can cause this unit to malfunction Do not operate this unit for a long time when it is in a carrying case like the one supplied. Internal
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, the operable buttons are:
button, INDEX mark button, and SP/LP button. POWER switch, EJECT button, LCD ON/OFF button, DATA SCREEN button, COUNTER RESET 57
Connecting other VCRs or Monitors
Camera Recording - Controlling from Tris Unit
By connecting the optional video camera CCD-G1, it is possible to record with this unit while using the camera in a distant place. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the video camera.
The sound will be recorded in monaural
To stop recording for a mome Press II button of this unit.
To stop recording Press [] button of this unit
Playing back the newly recorded pictures Press
2 Press 🗆 button.
3 Press ⊳ button.
Recording with a camera from a distant place
Use the optional pan titler HVR-200 for camera recording from a distant place, a maximum distance of Em
To listen to the sound that is being recorded
While recording, no sound is heard from the speaker. Connect the supplied stereo earphones to PHONES jack to listen to the sound.
To use a camera with the timer-activated recording feature
This feature allows you to record a desired activity at a designated time, for example, a train passing by at a certain time. To set the timer, see page 41. The recording will start automatically at the time you set.
Connecting other VCRs or Monitor
Using This Unit is a smm Video Camera Recorder Monitor
With the following connection, you can view pictures being recorded by the connected video camera recorder. Also you can view the playback pictures from the video camera recorder on
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When connecting both a video camera recorder and a video camera
Set each unit to different angles, then, using the INPUT SELECT button, switch the picture to be recorded on this unit.
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Connecting other VCRs or Monitors
to Connici Allocity TV or Cold- Nonitor
If you connect this unit to another TV or color monitor, you can view the playback pictures or the selected TV program on a larger screen and listen to the dynamic sound. In this case, mute the picture of GV 300 by pressing the LCD ON/OFF button to reduce horizontal bands and noise in the picture of the TV or color monitor during various playback modes.
When connecting only to the AUDIO L jack, the L and R sounds are automatically mixed and always output is monaural.
The RFU-89UCKA includes the following accessories:
He in crosocory includes the lonowing access He Adaptor (1)
Antenna selector (1)
Antenna selector adaptor (1)
To view the playback picture of this unit, set the selector of the RFU adaptor to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel is not active in your area, and select the same channel on the connected TV
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Editing Tapes
You can edit tapes by connecting another VCR (8mm, Beta or VHS format) with video/audio input.
If the VCR to be connected has a monaural audio output only, use a commercially available connecting cord such as the VMC-710/720M. In this case, connect to the AUDIO L and VIDEO jacks.
| 8 After editing is completed, press th | 7 Release the II (PAUSE) buttons on | 6 Set this unit in the recording pause | 5 Play back the tape on another VCR you want to start playing back. |
4
Select the recording mode (SP/LP)
SP/LP button. |
3 Press the INPUT SELECT button so indication appears. | 2 Insert the cassette. |
Turn the power on. While p
The POWER lamp slide the illuminates. the left |
Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e 🗆 (STOP) buttons on both units to stop | both units. | mode. | and press the II (PAUSE) button at the point | by pressing the |
o that the "LINE" INPUT
SELECT LINE |
Connect the CONTROL S input jack on this unit and the CONTROL S output jack on the other equipment.
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Others Precautions
If the VCR to be connected has a monaural audio input only, use a commercially available con necting cord such as VMC-710/720M. In this case, connect to the AUDIO L and VIDEO jacks.
Operation
- For DC or AC operation, use the accessories supplied or Operate the unit on 6.0 V (battery pack)/7.5 V (AC power adaptor)/6.5 V (DC pack DCP-77).
- recommended in this manual.
- Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by
- qualified personnel before operating it any further.
- Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock to the unit
- Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback Do not apply excessive force to the LCD.
- Do not wrap up the unit and operate it because heat may build up internally
- Avoid using and storing the recorder in the following locations: Locations susceptible to vibration
- Locations exposed to strong magnetic fields
- Do not place the unit on the sand. — Locations near TV or radio transmitters where strong radio waves are generated
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- When the unit is not used for a long period of time, periodically turn on the power, operate the recorder and play back a tape for about three minutes.
- . Clean the recorder body with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild deter gent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish
Maintenance
Video Head Cleaning
To ensure a clear picture, clean the video heads periodically. If playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be contaminated. In this case, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH cleaning cassette (not supplied)
Caution
Do not use commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette: They may damage the video heads.
Note
If the V8-25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult your Sony service facility.
if the Video Head is Damaged
When playback pictures are not clear even after using the cleaning cassette, the video head may be damaged. In this case, the video head needs to be replaced with a new one. Consult your Sony service facility for replacing the video head.
Note on the built-in lighting system
A built-in lighting system is assembled inside the liquid crystal screen of this unit. The life of the small fluorescent tube used for this built-in tighting system runs out over a period of use. If the lamp becomes dimmer or goes off immediately after you turn it on, even with new batteries, replace the lamp with a new one. To replace the lamp, consult the dealer where you purchased the unit, or a Sony service facility. The expected life of the small fluorescent tupe is about three years if this unit is used for an hour each day. When you use this unit in a cold environment, the fluorescent tube will be dimmer at first. As soon as the temperature of the tube rises, it will regain its original brightness.
Note on the LCD
Do not push the display forcibly.
- Do not operate the unit where the temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C(104°F). If the unit is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a
- malfunction of the unit. • Constant bright points of light (red. blue, or green) may appear on the screen. This is not a
- Constant bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction of the unit.
Notes on Moisture Condensation
If this unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the unit or on the surface of the tape. If this happens, the tape may stick to the head drum, damaging both the tape and the unit. Although this unit is furnished with a moisture sensor to prevent possible damage from condensation, do not leave the tape inside the unit.
If molisture condenses inside the u
The "DEW" indication appears on the screen. In this case, no button will function except the EJECT button. (However, if you have been watching a TV program, you can continue to do so.) Eject the cassette, turn off the unit and leave the cassette holder open at least for an hour.
The unit can be used again if the DEW indication does not appear when one of the tape transport buttons is pressed.
Using Your Video TV Recorder Abroad
used in all areas with a local power supply of 100 V-240 V), you can use your recorder in any f you prepare fully charged battery packs and the supplied AC power adaptor (which can be
sources based on other color systems cannot be guaranteed. Each country has special TV color broadcast and electricity systems. This unit is designed to record and play back using the NTSC color video signals. Recording and playback of video
U.S.A., etc Bahama Islands, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, the Phillipines NTSC system countries
System
Spec
Ications
Video recording system Tape speed Isable cassettes 'ideo signal Audio recording system
8 mm video format cassetter EIA standard, NTSC color Rotary head, FM system
Rotary two-head helical scanning FM system
SP mode: 2 hours (with Sony P6-120 cassette) LP mode: 4 hours SP mode: 2 hours LP: approx. 0.72 cm/sec SP: approx. 1.43 cm/sec
Playback time
LP mode: 4 hours (with Sony P6-120 cassette)
LCD section
Picture
On-screen display
4 inches measured diagonally 8.2 × 6.2 cm (3 1/4 × 2 1/2 inches) TN LCD/TFT active matrix method Total picture-element number: 112,086 (479 × 234)
Tuner section
Antenna input
75-ohm minijack for VHF/UHF
Cable TV channels: A-8 - A-6, A-2 - W, W + 30 - W + 84
UHF: 14 - 69 channels VHF: 2 - 13 channels
Inputs/outputs
Speakers Earphone CONTROL S Camera inpul Video input Video output Audio input Audio output VIDEO/AUDIO IN/OUT Stereo minijack, 8 ohms × 2 16 ohms, 150 mW output impedance less than 10 kilohms Phono jack, - 7.5 dBs (330 mV) at load impedance 47 kilohms Phono jack, - 7.5 dBs (0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms), input impedance Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative nore than 47 kilohms
Minijack
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| Model name | Page | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| tal lock | Battery pack | NP-77H, NP-66H, NP-55 | 11 |
| our cycle | Battery charger | BC-77 | |
| ior recording, i evenu/24 nours | Car battery charger | DC-V30 | 11 |
| 14 to state of the second s | DC pack | DCP-77 | 17 |
| rv mounting surface input: 6.0 V (batterv pack) | Color video camera | CCD-G1 | 56 |
| ck input: 7.5 V (AC power adapor), 6.5 V (DC pack DCP-77) | Antenna connector | EAC-40 | 54 |
|
(for continuous playback)
o 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Signal splitter | EAC-45 | 54 |
| °C to 60°C ( − 4 °F to 140°F) | Antenna cord | CCD-6M, CCD-2 | 54 |
|
< 71 × 226 mm (w/h/d)
x 2 7/8 x 9 inches) |
Car antenna | VCA-3W, VCA-4E | 54 |
| xx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) not incl. battery pack | Pan tilter | HVR-200 | 59 |
|
o earphones(1)
1 splitter (1) ind case (1) |
Connecting cord |
VMC-810S/820S (1m/2m)
VMC-710M/720M (1m/2m) |
8 |
| ry pack NP-77 (1) | Car connecting pack | CPA-2 | |
| ower adaptor AC-V50 (1) | Video walkman hood | VCV-GV300 | |
| In Dattery 111 | Cleaning cassette | V8-25CLH | 70 |
| in parery (1) | RFU adaptor kit | RFU-89UCKA | 53 |
Time indication Timer setting
Clock
Timer section
Specifications
List of Recommended Accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Approx. 400 g (14 oz)
controls
Power consumption Power requirements Output voltage Battery charge terminal:
AC-V50
Accessories supplied
Weight
Operating temperature Storage temperature Power consumption Power requirements
Storage temperature Dimensions Operating temperature
10 V, 1.3 A in charge mode 0 C°to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) – 20°C to 60°C ( – 4°F to 140°F) Approx. 71 × 45 × 144 mm (wth/d) (2 7/8 × 1 13/16 × 5 3/4 inches) including projecting parts and
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Troubleshooting
If you think you have a problem with this unit, double-check by using the troubleshooting suggestions below before calling the Sony service facility. You may have overtooked something relatively simple! If the problem persists, consult your Sony service facility.
| Re | cording and | playback | Clock | P | ower | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An index cannot be entered. |
The cassette cannot be
ejected. |
The camera recording cannot be made. |
The tape does not run even though the tape transport but-
ton is pressed. |
Recording cannot be made. | During recording, the picture is not clear. |
The playback picture is not
clear. |
The clock shows "AM 12:00". | The battery pack is quickly discharged. |
Power turns off automatically
during operation. |
The unit is not operable even though the POWER switch is turned on. | Symptom |
| The safety tab on the cassette is slid out. You are using a commercially sold pre-recorded video software. |
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The camera is not connected correctly. (Page 56) | Timer recording setting has been made. Press the TIMER REC ON/OFF button and turn on the unit again. Moisture condensation has occured. |
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The TV signal is too weak. Adjust the telescopic antenna or connect an external antenna. |
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Replace the lithium battery with new one. In this case, reset the clock (page 20), and if necessary, reset the timer recording. | The ambient temperature is too low. The battery pack has not been charged fully. | The battery pack is exhausted. The SLEEP timer has been set. |
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Possible causes and/or corrections |
| Timer recording | τν | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The timer recording feature failed to operate. |
The timer setting indication
does not appear. |
Double images or ghosts
appear. |
Dotted lines or stripes appear. | Snow and noise appear. | No color | The picture appears but no sound is heard. | Both the picture and the sound are muted. | The Picture is muted. | Symptom |
|
Set the clock. (Page 18) |
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This is often caused by local interference. (e.g.
cars, neon signs, hair dryers, etc.) Adjust antenna for minimum interference. |
Check the external antenna. | Adjust the COLOR control. (Page 32) | Adjust the VOL control. Disconnect the earphones. |
The unit is in the timer recording mode. Press
LCD ON/OFF. |
The LCD ON/OFF button has been pressed. To restore the picture on the screen, press the LCD ON/OFF button. | Possible causes and/or corrections |
ference for Timer Recording
| Stopping the timer recording operation |
|---|
| Press the TIMER REC ON/OFF button again. |
| Checking the setting |
| Press the TIMER SET/CHECK button while the TIMER REC lamp is lif |
| The power is turned on and the starting/ending times appear. |
| If you have made a mistake in timer setting |
|
Press the TIMER REC ON/OFF button to cancel the timer record-
ing mode, then turn the unit on and set the timer again. |
| Monitoring the sound and picture being recorded |
| Press the LCD ON/OFF button. |
| Quick Reference for Using Indexes |
| and the second |
|
During the recording/playback or recording/playback pause mode,
press the MARK button. |
| Enalog an index |
| Search for the index to be erased, then press the ERASE button. |
| Finility the destrict index |
| 1 Press the INDEX MODE button once. |
| 2 Search for the INDEX/CHAPTER number by pressing INDEX -/+ button. |
| General Laboration of the second s |
| 2 Press the INDEX MODE button twice. |
| Start playback at the desired part. |
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