Sony Walkman GV-HD700 Specifications

GV-HD700

HDV™

Video Walkman

® VCR

PRELIM

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New

HD/SD Capable

Capable of playing back High Definition
Video (HDV) and Standard Definition Video
recorded on MiniDV cassette.

7.0" Wide (16:9) LCD Display (1152K
Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 1152k pixel LCD
rotates for multiple viewing angles
providing sharp detailed images for
monitoring or playback.

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x.v.Color™ Technology

The GV-HD700 is capable of passing the
x.v.Color signal recorded by your 2007
Sony® HD Camcorders to your compatible
HDTV. With the ability to reproduce nearly
twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than
currently possible.

LCD Profile Control

Customize upto 6 different LCD sreen
profiles (personal settings); choose from
Brightness, Color Depth, Contrast,
Sharpness and Color Phase.

L and M Series InfoLITHIUM® Battery
Compatibility

Compatible with both L and M series
InfoLITHIUM batteries. You can now charge
the battery at anytime because unlike
NiCad (Cickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's
rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are
not subject to a life shortening "memory
effect". Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter
displays the battery time remaining in
minutes, on the LCD screen.

Assignable Buttons

Three buttons on the exterieor ofthe Video
Walkman are user-assignable so that they
can be set to the options most commonly
utilized which make it easier to control
your playback options and settings.

i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)

A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between two
devices equipped with an IEEE1394
interface, including camcorders, digital
VCRs, and PCs.

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Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot

Capture digital still images up to 1440 x 810
resolution from video-tapes, analog inputs

or digital video i.LINK® input, directly onto
Memory Stick media (sold separately). The
images can be easily transferred to PCs for

emailing , printing or sharing with other
compatible Memory Stick devices (sold
separately).

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12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo

16-bit recording offers the same,
outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc.
12-bit recording enables you to add an
additional audio track with compatible
audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK
compatible computers.

SP and LP Record/Playback

Standard Play offers up to 60 minutes of
digital recording, or Long Play for up to 90
minutes, on one MiniDV cassette.

Playback Zoom

Manipulates the picture inside the Video
Walkman VCR. While playing back your
images on the Video Walkman VCR, it allows
you to edit your images by zooming in (up
to 2 times) and cropping your picture (up,
down, left, right). You can save the new
image as a separate file. Resize lets you
save a copy of an image to a smaller or
larger file size.

Crystal Clear Still/Slow Motion Playback

Digital video provides noise free playback
in slow motion and in the pause mode for
detailed playback. Available in Standard
Definition only.

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Last Updated: 08/06/2007

GV-HD700

HDV™

Video Walkman

® VCR

1. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick® and Memory Stick Pro media may vary. A portion of the
memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MBs is: 16=15, 32=30,
64=61, 128=123, 266=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB, 8GB=???.

2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All
products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.

3. Internet connection required

4. Battery life may vary depending upon usage patterns.

5. Viewable area measured diagonally.

©2007 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony,
AccuPower, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Remote
Commander, Video Walkman, and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate and may vary.
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Specifications

General

Imaging Device: N/A
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold

separately)

Recording and Playback Times: SP: 60

minutes, LP: 90 minutes (using DVM60
cassette available in Standard
Definition only)

Video Actual: High Definition: 1080i and

720p compatible
Standard Definition: up to 530 lines

Still Actual: Up to 1440 x 800

Audio

Channel Selection: N/A
Sampling Frequency: N/A
Recording Format: Rotary Heads, 12 and 16

bit PCM System

Convenience

USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: N/A
Accessory Shoe: N/A
White Balance: N/A
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility:

Tested to support up to 8GB media
capacity; does not support high speed
transfer function; does not support
Access Control function.

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG
Minimum Illumination: N/A
Low Light Capability: N/A

Convenience Features

Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control: Remote Commander®

(

RMT

-844)

Titling: N/A
Movie Mode(s): N/A
Picture Effect(s): N/A
PictBridge Compatible: Yes

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: N/A
Analog Audio/Video Input(s): Composite - In

Only

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Multi A/V

(SD), Component (HD)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via

i.LINK

® )

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via

i.LINK)

USB Port(s): Yes
i.LINK® Interface: Yes
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): N/A
Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Microphone Input: N/A
Remote Jack: N/A
S-Video Input(s): Yes; Composite
S-Video Output(s): Yes; Multi A/V
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes

Hardware

LCD: 7" (1152k Pixels)
Lens Type: N/A
Viewfinder: N/A
Docking Station: N/A

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Microphone: N/A

Optics/Lens

Optical Zoom: N/A
Digital Zoom: N/A
Resolution: N/A

Power

Power Consumption: High Definition:

Record - 6.1/3.6W (LCD on/off); Playback -

6.5W/4.0W (LCD on/off)
Standard Definition: Record - 6.1/3.6W
(LCD on/off); Playback - 6.3W/3.8W (LCD
on/off)

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® Battery NP-

F570

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack);

8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft®

Windows

® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000,

XP; Macintosh® 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1, 10.0,

10.1

Supplied Software: N/A

Video

Video Recording System: 2 Rotary Heads,

Helical Scanning System

Video Signal System: NTSC Standard

Dimensions

Weight: 2 lb. 13oz. (1.3kg) with optional

tape and supplied battery

Measurements: 8" x 2 1/2" x 6 3/8" (201 x 63 x

162mm)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adapter (AC-L100)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-

F570)

Remote Commander® (

RMT

-844)
Component Video Cable
AV Cables
USB Cable

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