Sony GV-M20 User Manual

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GV-M20

Operating Instructions

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i 1992 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING

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

Tinis symool is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage'

e product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and señal numbers are located on the bottom. Record the senai number m the space ' provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this j product.

I Model No. GV-M20 Serial No

INFORMATION

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 inierference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and. if not installed and used m accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur m 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 ihe separation between the equipment

• 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.

'/ou are cautioned that any changes or moCthcaiions not expressly approved m this rnanual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copynghted Unauthorized recording of such matenaJ may be contrary to the provisions of the copyrght laws.

For the customer In Caiwda This apparatus compilies with Class B limits lor radio noise emmissions set out m Radio Interference Regulations.

Precautions

• Operate the unit on 6.0 V (battery pack)/? 5 V (AC power adapior)/6 5 V (DC pack DCP-77),

• Oo not operate the unit where the temperature is below O^C (32°F) or above 40-C (tCW^F).

• For DC or AC power supply, use the accessones supplied or recommended m ihis manual.

• Should any solid cb)ect 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.

• Do not apply excessive force to the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

• Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback

• Do not wrap up the unit and operate it because heal may build up internally.

• Avoid using and storing the unit m the following locations.

-susceptible to vibration

- exposed to strong magnetic fields

- near TV or radio transmitters where strong radio waves are generated

-on the sand

Table of Contents

[ Ovefwew of the GV-M20 .....................................................................................................5

Menu Screen .....................................................................................................................S

Localion of Parts arKl Conirois .........................................................................................6

PartsanoControIsfor Adjusting itie LCD and tor Using (tie Menu Screen .6

On-Screen Display

Parts and Controls for Playback and Recording

Parts for Connections.....................................................................................................9

Power Sources ......................................................................................................................10

Using a Wall Outlet lor Indoor Use.......................................................................11

Using a Battery Pack for Outdoor Use.................................................................12

Using tne Battery Pack Efficiently...........................................................................14

Using a Car Battery.......................................................................................................16

Playing Back Tapes

Inserting a Cassette

Electing a Cassette .............

Watching Video Tapes Various Playback Modes... Adjusting the Picture

Using the Tape Counter....

Recording or Editing Tapes ............................................................................................23

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Editing from Another VCR

- Ч Editing from the VCR Equipped with the CONTROL L

(LANC C ) Terminal..................................................................................

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Editing with an Editing Controller

Editing from This Unit to Another VCR...........................................

VIDEO/AUDIO Inpul/Outpot Jacks

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Connecting Other Video Equipment ........................................................

Connecting a TV or Monitor Conneamg a Video Camera Recorder

Connecting a VCR ......................................................................................

Maintenance

Mam Unit Video Head Cleaning Built-in Lighting System

LCD............................................................................

Moisture Condensation Using Your Video Recorder/Monitor Abroad ...

Specifications............................................

List of Recommended Accessones

Troubleshooting.........................................................

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Overview of the GV-M20

The Video Walkman GV-M20 is an 8 rnm video recorder/monitor vnth a 3-incn LCD (Liquid Crystal

Display). Its compact and lightweight design allows you to play back video tapes anywhere and anytime you like; however, it can not be used to watch and record a TV program since no tuner is incorporated By conhectmg another VCR to this unit through VIDEO and AUDIO jacks, you can edit video tapes A variety of optional accessones enable you to make the best use of this unit; for example, by connecting It to a video camera recorder (not supplied), you can use this unit as a mon«or, and play back the recorded pictures immediately.

• Easy-to-use menu screen

• Remainirtg battery capacity indication

Shows you the remaining capacity of the battery.

• REMOTE terminat

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Allows remote control of this unit by other Sony video equipment.

The GV-M20 uses 8 mm video format cassettes. It records in SP mode (approximately i 43 cnVsecond) and LP mode (approximately 0.72 cm/second) and can play back in SP and LP modes. The quality of the playback picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that In SP mode.

lit abroad, see page 34.

You can choose the tape speed and adjust hues and colors by selecting them from the rr The mam menu appears on the screen when you press MENU Select the desired item o screen. For more details, see reference pages in the table below.

Menu screen !

Menu Item

REC MODE HUE To adjust tints COLOR

Setting purpoee Reference page

To select the tape speed (SP or LP) 21,23, 2$

To adjust the depth of colors

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Location of Parts and Controls

For (details, refer to the pages indicated in circles.

Push OPEN A and pull up the display hrst.

Input/output irxiication 0

• Battery life indicaton #

VOL BRT

Note

All indications are illustrated on one display as if they were actually displayed at the same time: however, some of them are not displayed at the same time.

Location of Parts and Controls

Power Sources

You can select the best power source tor your own r>ee<ls.

! Outdoors Battery pack

Power tource

» To a wall outlet

NP-55H (supplied)

NP-55H

Only ihe AC-S10 anO the NP-55H are supplì from your Sony òealer

Disconnecting the power source during recording or playback operations may damage ihe inserted cassette tape. If this should happen, supply power again immediately and turn on the power

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accessories for your special needs are available

Use the supplied AC-S10 AC power adaptor.

3 Align the upper side edge ol the connecting plate with the white line printed on the video

recorder/monltor^o that the slots ot the connecting ptete (the other end of the connecting cord) are positioned over the tabs of Ihe battery mounting surfece.

4 Press the connecting plate and allde it in the direction of the ^ m

To remove the connecting plate

Slide out the connecting plate while sliding the BATT release knob. CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

• The unit IS not disconnected from the AC power source as iong as it is connected to a wall outlet.

• One blade ot the plug is wider than the other lor Ihe purpose of safety and will f>i into a wait outlet only one way. It you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer

• While the unit is m use. particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video

eguipment because It will disturb AM reception and video operation. ....

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