Sony GV-HD700E User Manual

4-152-362-11(1)

Getting Started 12

Digital HD Videocassette Recorder

Operating Guide

GV-HD700/1 GV-HD700E/1

Basic Operations

Dubbing/Editing 39

Using a “Memory Stick

Duo” media

Customizing your VCR 54

Troubleshooting 66

Additional Information 76

Quick Reference 90

Spanish Quick Guide/

Guía rápida en español

Owner’s Record

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 your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. GV-

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

CAUTION

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the

battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow

metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above

60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a

genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of

small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as

described in the instructions.

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

AC Adaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your VCR.

Even if your VCR is turned off, AC power (house current/mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: GV-HD700E/1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an or

mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For customers in Europe

< Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives >

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander

Notes on use

Types of cassette you can use in your VCR

You can use mini DV cassettes marked with . Your VCR is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function (p. 79).

Types of “Memory Stick” media you can use in your VCR

You can use “Memory Stick Duo” media marked with or

(p. 80).

“Memory Stick Duo” media (This size can be used with your VCR.)

“Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your VCR.)

• You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo” media.

• “Memory Stick PRO” media and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” media compatible equipment.

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick Duo” media or a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.

When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with “Memory Stick” media compatible equipment

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.

“Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor

On using the VCR

• Do not hold the VCR by the following parts.

LCD panelBattery pack

Jack cover

• The VCR is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your VCR” (p. 84).

• When connecting the VCR to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the VCR.

About menu items and the LCD panel

• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

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White, red, blue or green points

Black points

• Exposing the LCD screen to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

About language setting

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the VCR if necessary (p. 19).

About temperature of your VCR and battery pack

• Your VCR features a protective circuit that disables recording or playback if the VCR or battery pack reaches a certain temperature. In this case, a message appears on the screen (p. 73).

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the VCR, storage media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view recorded pictures on a TV, you need to use a NTSC

TV (for GV-HD700/1 owners) or a PAL TV (for GV-HD700E/1 owners).

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

On playing back the tapes recorded in the HDV format on other devices

The tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a video camera only compatible with the DV format or a mini-DV player. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this VCR prior to playing them back on other devices.

Notes on the icons used in this manual

Features available for the HDV

format only

Features available for the DV

format only

Feature available when the VCR connects to other devices via the i.LINK cable

Feature available when the VCR

connects to via the USB cable

About this manual

• The images of the LCD screen used in this

manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.

• The indicators on the LCD screen shown

in this manual may look different from what you actually see.

• Design and specifications of recording

media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ...........................3

Read this first ..................................4

What you can do with your VCR

.....................................................11

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

.....................................................12

Step 2: Preparing the power supply

.....................................................13

Step 3: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time ............ 18

Changing the language setting

................................................... 19

Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a

“Memory Stick Duo” media..........19

Basic Operations

Playback on your VCR .................21

Using the Remote Commander

................................................... 22

Playing the picture on a TV ..........24

Recording the picture from TV, VCR,

etc. ..............................................29

Locating a scene on the tape .......32

Locating a desired scene quickly

(Zero set memory) .................... 32

Searching for the last scene of the

most recent recording (End

search) ..................................... 33

Searching for a scene by date of

recording (Date search) ........... 33

Searching for the point where the

index signal is recorded (Index

search) ..................................... 34

Changing/checking the settings in

your VCR ....................................35

Turning off the LCD screen ......... 35

Switching the information display on

the screen ................................. 35

Displaying the settings in your VCR

(Status check) ........................... 35

Displaying all area surrounding the

picture frame (All scan) ............ 36

Assigning the functions to the

ASSIGN buttons ..........................36

Using PB zoom ........................... 37

Recording an index signal .......... 38

Dubbing/Editing

Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder,

etc. ..............................................39

Using with an analog video unit and

your computer (Signal convert

function) ......................................43

Using a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Capturing a still image to a “Memory

Stick Duo” media from a picture

recorded on a tape ......................45

Viewing a still image on a “Memory

Stick Duo” media (Memory photo

playback)......................................46

Copying still images on the “Memory

Stick Duo” media to a computer...47

Deleting recorded still images from

the “Memory Stick Duo” media ...50

Printing recorded images (PictBridge

compliant printer) ........................51

Customizing your VCR

Using the menu items ...................54

List of the menu items ...................55

(IN/OUT REC) menu .............56

Recording settings, input and output

settings (HDV/DV SEL/DV REC MODE/TV TYPE, etc.)

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(DISPLAY SET) menu .......... 58

Display settings of the LCD screen

(LCD SET/COLOR BAR/DATA CODE, etc.)

(AUDIO SET) menu .............. 61

Settings for the audio recording (DV

AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.)

(MEMORY SET) menu ......... 62

Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”

media (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)

(OTHERS) menu ................... 64

Other basic settings (BEEP/USB

SELECT, etc.)

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................... 66

Warning indicators and messages

.................................................... 73

Additional Information

Using your VCR abroad ............... 76

Maintenance and precautions ...... 79

HDV format and recording/playback

................................................... 79

About the “Memory Stick” media

................................................... 80

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack .......................................... 81

About i.LINK ................................ 82

About x.v.Color ............................ 84

About handling of your VCR ........ 84

Specifications ............................... 86

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ....... 90

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ..................................... 94

Index ............................................ 96

Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español 98

What you can do with your VCR

Trying out the HDV format!

The HDV format has about more than 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV, and providing high quality images. Being the HDV format compliant, your VCR is ready to record/play back crystal clear, high-definition images.

What is the HDV format?

The HDV format is a new video format for recording and playing back high definition images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.

• The VCR adopts the HDV1080i specification,

which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and records pictures at

the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.

• This “Operating Guide” refers to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need to specify.

Features of this VCR

1 Compatible with HDV/DV formats

The VCR is compatible with both the HDV and DV formats. You can record or play back a tape in the desired format.

2 Equipped with a 7 widescreen LCD monitor

The VCR is equipped with a widescreen monitor with a crystal clear display.

1,080 effective scanning lines

3 Connectable with 2 types of battery packs

The VCR is compatible with both the L series battery pack and the M series pack to suit your needs.

4 Connectable with various devices

On the side of the VCR, an HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface, an HDMI OUT jack, a COMPONENT OUT jack, and A/V jacks are equipped. Various external terminals such as a USB jack, a “Memory Stick Duo” media slot, etc. are also provided.

5 Equipped with functions for professional use

The VCR is featured with the all scan function, the ASSIGN buttons, the status check function,.etc. The functions are also designed for professional use.

6 Capturing 1.2 million pixels still images from movies

You can select your best shot from HD (high definition) movies on the tape, and capture it as a still image that has a maximum size of 1.2 million pixels (1440 × 810 dots) to the “Memory Stick Duo” media.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your VCR. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93)

Size R6 (AA) battery for the supplied Remote Commander (2)

For details on how to change the battery, see page 93.

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 24, 26, 41)

USB cable (1) (p. 48)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 13, 81)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Component video cable (1) (p. 24, 26)

Step 2: Preparing the power supply

Provide an outside power source to use the VCR. You can either connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket) or charge the battery pack to use your VCR.

Using an outside power source from a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor

When recording/editing or using the VCR for a long time, connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket) to obtain a power source.

DC IN jack

DC plug

Power cord (Mains lead)

AC Adaptor

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

b Notes

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack by holding both the VCR and the DC plug.

• Do not pull the power code (mains lead) connected to a wall outlet (wall socket). The DC plug may be removed from the wall outlet (wall socket).

• Keep the AC Adaptor away from the VCR if the picture is disturbed.

z Tips

• You can use the VCR with an outside power source from the wall outlet (wall socket) even if attaching the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

Charging the battery pack

You can attach the exclusive “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack L series (on version supplied) or the M series (optional) (p. 15) to the VCR and charge it. For the types of battery packs compatible with the VCR, see page 16.

1 Attach the battery pack by

holding the center part (1) and sliding it in the direction of the arrow (2) until it clicks.

L series:

Getting Started

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on the VCR. Make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing to the v mark on the VCR.

2 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

Battery pack

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Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued)

Make sure that the battery pack is not inclined and is locked to the VCR securely.

2 Slide the OPEN. lever and

open the LCD panel.

4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on the VCR. Make sure that the v mark on the DC plug is facing to the v mark on the VCR.

OPEN. lever

3 Set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG) (The default setting).

POWER switch

DC IN jack

DC plug

5 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

The POWER/CHARGE lamp turns on orange and charging starts.

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

Power cord (Mains lead)

To remove the battery pack

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Push and hold the vBATT RELEASE button and remove the battery pack.

L series:

vBATT RELEASE button

b Notes

• When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the POWER/CHARGE lamp is turned off.

To use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack M series (optional)

To attach:

Attach the battery pack by holding the center part (1) and sliding it in the direction of the arrow (2) until it clicks.

Getting Started

AC Adaptor

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

The POWER/CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on the VCR.

b Notes

• The direction to attach the L series is different from that of the M series (optional) (p. 15). Make sure to attach your battery in the correct direction. If you attempt to attach it in the wrong direction forcibly, a malfunction may occur.

• Make sure not to come in contact with the other battery terminal available for other battery packs when charging your battery pack.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack by holding both the VCR and the DC plug.

Make sure that the battery pack is not inclined and is locked to the VCR securely.

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Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued)

To remove:

vBATT RELEASE button

When storing the battery pack

Fully discharge the battery pack before storing it for an extended period (see page 82 for details of storage).

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

After a while, the approximate available playback time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again, while the information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FM50 150

NP-QM71D 260

NP-QM91D 360

NP-F570 (supplied) 260

NP-F770 370

NP-F970 485

b Notes

• You cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30/ F330/F530/500/510/710 on the VCR. Do not attach an incompatible battery pack forcibly. Doing so may cause the VCR to malfunction.

Available playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

HDV format pictures (GV-HD700/1)

Battery pack

NP-FM50 75 115

NP-QM71D 190 285

NP-QM91D 290 430

NP-F570 (supplied)

NP-F770 310 460

NP-F970 465 690

LCD panel opened

LCD panel closed

150 225

Available playback time (approx.)

DV format pictures (GV-HD700/1)

Battery pack

LCD panel opened

LCD panel closed

NP-FM50 80 130

NP-QM71D 205 315

NP-QM91D 315 475

NP-F570 (supplied)

160 245

NP-F770 335 510

NP-F970 500 760

HDV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1)

Battery pack

LCD panel opened

LCD panel closed

NP-FM50 75 115

NP-QM71D 190 285

NP-QM91D 290 430

NP-F570 (supplied)

150 225

NP-F770 310 460

NP-F970 465 690

DV format pictures (GV-HD700E/1)

Battery pack

LCD panel opened

LCD panel closed

NP-FM50 80 130

NP-QM71D 205 315

NP-QM91D 315 475

NP-F570 (supplied)

160 245

NP-F770 335 510

NP-F970 500 760

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the POWER/CHARGE lamp (p. 14).

• The POWER/CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 16) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions:

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery

Info only).

– The battery pack is too cold.

Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a warm place.

– The battery pack is too hot.

Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put it in a cool place.

• The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of the VCR, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

On the charging/playback time

• Times measured with the VCR at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) is recommended).

• The available playback time will be shorter when you use the VCR in low temperatures.

• The available playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use the VCR.

On the AC Adaptor

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Getting Started

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using your VCR for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your VCR.

1 Slide the OPEN. lever and

open the LCD panel.

3 Set [Y] (year) using V/v, then

press EXEC.

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

EXEC

V/v

OPEN. lever

2 While pressing the green button,

set the POWER switch to ON.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the front turns on green and the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

POWER switch

POWER/ CHARGE lamp

GV-HD700/1:

12:00 AM stands for midnight.

12:00 PM stands for noon.

GV-HD700E/1:

4 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), the

hours and minutes in the same way, then press EXEC.

The clock starts.

To turn off the power

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

To reset the date and time

Press MENU and select (OTHERS) t [CLOCK SET], then set the date and time.

b Notes

• If you do not use the VCR for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 86).

• It takes a few seconds for the VCR to be ready to record or playback after the power is turned on. You cannot operate the VCR during this time.

Changing the language setting

Press MENU and select (OTHERS) t [LANGUAGE], then set the desired language (p. 64).

Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” media

Cassette tape

You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 79).

1 Slide EJECT lever in the direction

of the arrow.

EJECT lever

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

Getting Started

2 Insert a cassette tape with its

window facing up.

Push the center of the back of the cassette tape lightly.

Window

Cassette compartment

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3 Close the cassette compartment

lid by pressing (PUSH) mark.

(PUSH) mark

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

b Notes

• Do not insert your fingers or touch the inside of

the cassette compartment when it is open. It may cause a malfunction.

• If you touch any part of the VCR other than the

(PUSH) mark when closing the cassette compartment, the cassette compartment may not be closed properly.

• Do not close the cassette compartment until it

opens completely. It may cause a malfunction.

z Tips

• The recordable time varies depending on [DV

REC MODE] (p. 56).

To eject the cassette tape

Open the cassette compartment following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette tape.

“Memory Stick Duo” media

You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media marked with or

Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot in the right direction until it clicks.

b Notes

• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo” media, the “Memory St ick Duo” media slot or image data may be damaged.

To eject the “Memory Stick Duo” media

Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” media once.

b Notes

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, the VCR is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock the VCR, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo” media, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo” media, be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo” media from popping out and dropping.

only (p. 80).

“Memory Stick Duo” media access lamp

Basic Operations

Playback on your VCR

You can play back movies as follows.

POWER/CHARGE lamp

1 Prepare the power supply (p. 13).

2 Insert a cassette tape for

playback (p. 19).

3 While pressing the green button,

set the POWER switch to ON.

The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the front turns on green.

4 Press PLAY N.

Playback starts.

5 Adjust the sound volume using

VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+).

6 Adjust the brightness of the LCD

screen using LCD BRIGHT (–/+).

POWER switch

Video control buttons

b Notes

• When you play back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats, the picture and sound are temporarily interrupted when the signal switches between the HDV and DV formats.

• The tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a video camera only compatible with the DV format or a mini-DV player.

z Tips

• Indicators displayed on the screen during playback are shown on page 35, 94.

• You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by setting (DISPLAY SET) t [LCD SET] t [BRIGHTNESS] (p. 58).

• If you adjust the brightness of the LCD screen during recording or playback, the recorded and original picture will not be affected.

• To play back the tape recorded on the other VCR using an external monaural microphone connected, see [MULTI-SOUND] (p. 61).

• When using headphones (optional), connect headphones to the i (headphones) jack (p. 91).

To stop playback

Press STOP x.

Basic Operations

Continued ,

Playback on your VCR (Continued)

To pause playback

Press PAUSE X during playback. To resume playback, press PAUSE X or PLAY N.

z Tips

• Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.

To fast forward/rewind the tape

To fast forward the tape while playback is stopped, press FF M. To rewind the tape while playback is stopped, press REW m.

z Tips

• During fast forward/rewind the tape, the LCD screen becomes dim. This is not a malfunction.

To search for a scene while viewing a picture

Press FF M/REW m during playback (Picture Search). To view a desired scene during fast forward, press and hold FF M, and to view a desired scene during rewind, press and hold REW m (Skip Scan).

To play back the picture at slow speed (Slow playback)

Press SLOW y during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY N.

b Notes

• During playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback, no sound is produced and the previous picture may remain on the screen as a mosaic image.

• Note the following when playing back the picture recorded in the HDV format:

– Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not

output from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface during playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback.

– Pictures may be distorted during picture

search.

Using the Remote Commander

You can operate the VCR with the Remote Commander. The buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions with the video control buttons on the VCR, and some of the functions are available exclusively by the Remote Commander only.

To reverse playback direction

Press c I 1 during playback. To slow playback in reverse direction, press c I 1 during playback, then press SLOW y.

z Tips

• When you play back a tape in reverse direction, horizontal noise may appear at the center or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press i C (+) 1 during playback pause. For frame-by-frame playback in reverse direction, press c I (–) 1 during playback pause.

To view the picture at double speed (Double speed playback)

Press ×2 2 during playback. To double the speed of playback in reverse direction, press c I 1, then press ×2 2.

b Notes

• For more details about the Remote Commander, see page 32, 93.

• During playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback, no sound is produced and the previous picture may remain on the screen as a mosaic image.

• Note the following when playing back the picture recorded in the HDV format:

– Reverse slow playback and reverse frame-by-

frame playback do not function.

– Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not

output from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface during playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback.

– Pictures may be distorted during reverse

playback.

– Pictures may be distorted during picture

search.

Basic Operations

Playing the picture on a TV

Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors are used. It is recommended to connect your VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to be connected.

z Tips

• You can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color on the TV supporting x.v.Color (p. 84). To playing back

the pictures, the settings of the TV may be needed.

Jacks on the VCR

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

1 HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface 2 HDMI OUT jack 3 COMPONENT OUT jack 4 A/V OUT jack

b Notes

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Otherwise,

the TV may not recognize the video signal from the VCR.

Connecting to a high definition TV

Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.

(for HDV1080i)

t (p. 25) t (p. 26)t (p. 25)

: Signal flow

Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting

Component video cable (supplied)

(Green) Y

(Blue) PB/C

(Red) PR/C A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(White)

(IN/OUT REC) t

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700/1)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E/1) (p. 57)

(Red)

(Yellow)

b Notes

• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

(IN/OUT REC) t

HDMI cable (optional)

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56)

b Notes

• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.

• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the pictures.

• DV format pictures input to the VCR via i.LINK cable (p. 29) cannot be output.

• Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of the VCR and HDMI jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.

Basic Operations

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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)

: Signal flow

Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting

(IN/OUT REC) t

i.LINK cable (optional)

b Notes

• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the

specifications of the TV.

• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect the VCR and TV with the supplied component

video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in .

• The TV needs to be set to recognize the connection of the VCR. See the instruction manual supplied with

your TV.

• This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (p. 57)

Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV

Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition) and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.

t (p. 27) t (p. 27)t (p. 27) t (p. 28)

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV type (p. 57).

: Signal flow

Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting

Component video cable (supplied)

(Green) Y

(Blue) PB/C

(Red) PR/C

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(White)

(Red)

(IN/OUT REC) t

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (GV-HD700/1)/ [1080i/576i] (GV-HD700E/1) (p. 57) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57)

(Yellow)

b Notes

• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.

(IN/OUT REC) t

i.LINK cable (optional)

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON] (p. 57)

b Notes

• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the VCR is connected. See the instruction manual supplied with your TV.

• The VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.

A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

(IN/OUT REC) t

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57)

(White)

(Yellow)

(Red)

Basic Operations

b Notes

• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the audio input jack of your TV.

• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).

Continued ,

Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)

: Signal flow

Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

When connecting to your TV via the other VCR

Select the desired connecting method according to the input jack of the other VCR. Connect the VCR to the LINE IN input on the other VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the other VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, then connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV.

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) (GV-HD700E/1 only)

Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback pictures.

b Notes

• When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with SD (standard definition)

image quality.

z Tips

• If you connect the VCR to a TV using more than one type of cable to output pictures from a jack other

than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI OUT t COMPONENT OUT t A/V OUT

• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The

HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.

(IN/OUT REC) t

[HDV/DV SEL] t [AUTO] (p. 56) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (p. 57)

Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc.

Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the device to be connected.

Connecting to external devices

The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the TV, VCR and the connectors used.

Jacks on the VCR

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

1 HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface 2 S VIDEO IN jack 3 VIDEO IN jack 4 AUDIO IN jacks

Using an i.LINK cable (optional)

: Signal flow

VCR Cable External device

Basic Operations

HDV1080i compatible device

i.LINK cable (optional)

• The external device should come equipped with an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i.

i.LINK cable (optional)

* Pictures recorded in the DV format are recorded in the SD (standard definition) quality.

t HD quality*

AV device with i.LINK jack t SD quality

Continued ,

Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc. (Continued)

b Notes

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Otherwise,

the VCR may not recognize the video signal from the connected device.

• This VCR has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.

z Tips

• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high

quality pictures.

Using an S VIDEO cable and A/V connecting cable, or an A/V connecting cable alone

: Signal flow

VCR Cable External device

S VIDEO cable (optional) AV device with S VIDEO jack

A/V connecting cable (optional)

(White) (Red)

(Yellow)

A/V connecting cable (optional)

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

t SD quality

AV device with audio/video jacks* t SD quality

* When connecting the VCR to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to

the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.

b Notes

• Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected.

z Tips

• When you connect the VCR to an external device via the S VIDEO jack by using an S VIDEO cable

(optional), higher quality DV format pictures can be produced than when using an A/V connecting cable. When you connect with an S VIDEO cable (optional) alone, audio will not be output.

• If you connect the VCR to a TV using more than one type of cable to input pictures from a jack other than

the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface, the order of priority of the input signal is as follows: S VIDEO IN t VIDEO IN

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