Sony GV-8 User Manual
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VIDEO TV RECORDER
GV-8
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
3-786-473-21 (1)
©1988 by Sony Corporation
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. GV-8 Serial No.
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with
the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 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 in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, 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 the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
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:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock
No. 004-000-00345-4.
Tabie of Contents
Features............................................................................................................................... 5
Location of parts and controls.............................................................................................. 6
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IGetting Ready
Power sources.....................................................................................................................10
Setting the clock..................................................................................................................18
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Watching TV programs...................................................................................................... 22
Inserting the cassette.........................................................................................................28
Recording TV programs.....................................................................................................30
Playing back the recorded tapes........................................................................................34
To start recording at the desired time
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Connecting an outdoor antenna.........................................................................................43
Using as a monitor of the 8mm video camera recorder.......................................................45
Recording pictures with a video camera............................................................................46
To connect another TV or color monitor
Tape editing........................................................................................................................49
Connecting to the existing system.....................................................................................50
Precautions........................................................................................................................51
Notes on moisture condensation...................................................................................... 52
Using your recorder abroad...............................................................................................53
Specifications................................................................................................................. 54
List of recommended accessories.....................................................................................56
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 57
Quick reference- on timer setting..........................................................................back cover
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Features
For details, refer to the pages indicated in
With Sony GV-8 video TV recorder, you can;
— view playback picture of Smm video tapes. ®
— view TV programs. ®
— record TV programs. ®
In addition, if you connect an optional video camera to this unit, you can record
pictures through the camera and view them immediately. ®
Compact and lightweight design which allows you the outdoor use.
Other featui
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— Timer recording ®
— Sleep timer which turns the power off automatically ®
— Picture can be muted when it is not necessary: e.g. when viewing pictures with
another TV/monitor which is connected to this unit or when listening only to the
sound. ®
This unit uses Smm video format cassettes. It records in the SP mode
(approximately 1.43 cm/second) and the LP mode (approximately 0.72 cm/second)
and can play back in the SP mode and LP mode.
The quality of the playback picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as
that in the SP mode.
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.
PCM recording/playback is not possible with this unit. The PCM sound recorded
with another recorder cannot be played back with this unit.
For using the recorder abroad, see page 53.
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Parts for watching TV programs
DATA SCREEN ON/OFF
button ID
Channel indicator
LCD
POWER switch and lamp
CHANNEL +/buttons ®
Speaker
BRIGHT (brightness)
control ®
VOLUME control ®
VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks
(phono jack) |D~®
RFU DC OUT
jack (special minijack)
VIDEO/AUDIO IN
jacks (phono jack) ID®
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INPUT SELECT
switch ®
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Location-of Parts' ancÌControiìs; '•' '-- 'f '"Hi
Parts for VCR piayback/recording
TIMER REC (timer recording) lamp ^
DATA SCREEN ON/OFF button
VOLUME control ®
COUNTER RESET button O
POWER switch and lamp
Cassette holder ^
BRIGHT (brightness)
control ®
VIDEO/AUDIO OUT
jacks (phono jack)
RFU DC OUT jack
(special minijack)
VIDEO/AUDIO IN
jack (phono jack)
CAMERA connector
(12-pin: 6V) 0
Tape transport buttons
II (pause) button-
and lamp ® @
RECORD switch-
and lamp ®
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INPUT SELECT
switch ®
(stop) button
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► (play) button
(fast-forward) button @
◄◄ (rewind) button @
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Power
Selection of Power Sources
Place
Outdoors
Indoors AC power adaptor
Battery pack
NP-55 (supplied) or
NP-77
Battery pack
NP-22 or NP-22H
AC-V30 (supplied)*
Power Source Page
or
or AC power adaptor
Battery case EBP-55
(with alkaline
batteries)
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AC-V55
In the car
DC pack DCP-55 (with or
car battery cord)
*AC-V30 cannot be used in the car.
All of above accessories except the AC-V30 and the NP-55 are optional.
Disconnecting the power source during recording or playback may damage the
inserted cassette tape.
If this is done by accident, supply the power again immediately and turn the
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power on.
AC power adaptor
AC-V55 with
DCC-16AW or the car
battery cord supplied
with DCP-55
DCC-16AW
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' If the power source is disconnected or the CHARGE button on the AC-V55 is
pressed while the tape is being rewound, the DEW irxtication on the screen may
flash and the tape may not run when you use the unit the next time.
In this case, take out the cassette, then insert it again.
' To use the NP-22 or NP-22H battery pack, use the optional N PA-22 battery
adaptor.
ACC-GV8 video 8 accessory (optional) is available:
— VCV-GV8 close-up viewer (1)
— NP-55 battery pack (1)
— LCS-GV8 video carrying case (1)
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Power Sources
Using with battery pack — NP-55 or NP-77
■1 First, charge the battery pack.
Use the supplied AC-V30 AC power adaptor.
® Connect the AC-V30 to a wall outlet or the cigarette lighter socket of a car.
(D Install the battery pack.
Align the !► marks, then while pressing the battery pack slide the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow.
The POWER lamp (green) and the CHARGE lamp (orange) on the AC-V30 will
light up. The charging will begin.
When the charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp goes out.
Unplug the AC power adaptor and the POWER lamp will go out.
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Attach the battery pack to the video TV recorder.
Align the metal part of the battery pack to the mounting surface of the unit,
and slide the battery pack.
Bottom
The charging time is about 1 hour for an NP-55 battery pack, or about 2 hours for
an NP-77.
When you attach two battery packs to the AC-V55 AC power adaptor, first the
charging of the battery 1 will be made, then the battery 2 will follow.
The unit cannot be opeated with the AC power adaptor when it is used for
charging a battery pack, or vice versa.
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SBattery
A fully-charged NP-55 or NP-77 battery pack can operate this unit as follows:
NP-55
Watching TV programs Approx. 60 min.
Piayback of VTR
TV program recording Approx. 45 min.
Camera recording* Approx. 30 min.
* When the optional CCD-G1 color video camera is connected.
Approx. 50 min.
NP-77
Approx. 120 min.
Approx. 100 min.
Approx. 90 min.
Approx. 60 min.
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Using with battery case — EBP-55
6 size A A (R6)
alkaline batteries
Attach or remove the battery case to the unit in the same way as the battery
pack.
For playing back, continuous power for 40 minutes can be provided.
When the battery becomes weak
• The POWER lamp and the BATTERY DOWN display on
the screen will flash then they will blink rapidly and the
power will be turned off automatically.
Replace the battery pack with the fully charged one.
• Use batteries until they are completely exhausted, then charge them fully. If
you repeat charging when the batteries are not exhausted, the battery may be
damaged and the battery’s life may be shortened.
• As the battery pack is consumed even when it is not used, make sure that you
use the fully charged battery packs.
• If the unit is used in a cold place, its operating time is shortened.
• When the video TV recorder is not in use, remove the battery pack. If the
battery is installed, even if the POWER switch is set to OFF, a very small
amount of electric current flows.
Battery life
• Replace the battery pack with a new one when the operating time of the
completely charged battery pack has noticeably shortened.
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The battery pack may be warm after charging, but this is normal.
Notes
• Make sure that the battery is fitted completely to the mounting surface,
Imperfect fit may damage the projections on the video TV recorder.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire, as it may explode.
• Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
• Avoid any mechanical shock.
• Clean the battery pack terminals with a soft cloth when they become soiled.
Charging battery packs with other optional charger
You can also use the AC-V55 AC power adaptor or BC-55 battery charger to
charge an NP-55 and/or an NP-77.
For details, see the instructions of the AC-V55 or BC-55.
Notes on battery case
• You cannot use normal batteries. Use only alkaline batteries.
• If you use the battery case in a cold place, its operating time is shortened.
• When you use the battery case to operate the video TV recorder, occasionally
the displays on the screen may not blink.
If you cannot remove the cassette from the unit, replace the batteries with new
ones.
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Using with AC Power Adaptor — AC-V30
1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the power source (a wall outlet or a
cigarette lighter socket).
2 Insert into the DC OUT jack.
3 Install the other side of the connecting cord to the video TV recorder.
GV-8
AC-V30
• The optionai AC-V55 can also be used.
• Attach or remove the AC power adaptor in the same way as the battery pack.
• When disconnecting, do not pull the cord.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Charging temperature
The temperature range for charging is 5°C to 35°C (41 °F to 95°F).
However, to provide maximum battery efficiency, the recommended temperature
range when charging is 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
• 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.
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Using with Car Battery — DCP-55
1 Insert into the CXD IN jack of the DC pack.
2 Attach to the video TV recorder.
3 Connect to the cigarette lighter socket.
12V or 24 V car battery
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• The optional AC-V55 or the N P-4000 (battery pack) can also be used to operate
this unit. In this case, connect them to the cigarette lighter socket of the car
with the optional DCC-16AW car battery cord. The AC-V30 cannot be used in a
car.
• Attach or remove the DC pack in the same way as the battery pack.
Notes
• Be careful not to let any metal object touch the metal part on the battery pack
or the AC power adaptor. 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 the use of the GV-8 in a car
• When you use the DCP-55, AC-V55 or AC-V30, connect them only to the cars
with negative ground 12V or 24V car battery.
• For your safety, do not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving.
• Avoid leaving the unit in a place with very high temperature. If you do, it may
cause distortion of the cabinet or malfunction of the unit.
• If you use this unit while your car is not in use, the car battery will be
consumed.
Avoid using this unit in such condition over 12 hours.
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Note on time indication
PM 12:00 = midnight, AM 12:00 = noon
CLOCK SET-
3-5
“I POWER
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DATA SCREEN
ON/OFF
•i Slide POWER to the right and release to turn
the unit on.
The POWER lamp lights up.
Press CLOCK SET.
CLOCK
SET
Q Set the hour.
Press repeatedly until you get the correct setting.
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The screen becomes dark.
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Tbe next item to be
set blinks.
— PH 12:00 —
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When you press and immediately release the -t- button, the indication will
advance by one. If you keep the button pressed, the indication will advance
continously.
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