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3-064-176-11 (1)
Digital
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. GV-D800 Model No. AC –
Serial No. Serial No.
GV-D800
©2000 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you may call : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY not expose the unit to rain or (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, moisture. Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Confo
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Table of contents Getting started Editing Using this manual ................................... 4 Dubbing a tape ...................................... 35 Checking supplied accessories.............. 6 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing.............. 37 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 7 Using with an analog video unit and a Connecting to a wall outlet ............. 7 personal computer Using with a battery pack – Signal convert function............... 47 (not supplied)
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— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your VCR are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to ON. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Before using your VCR With your VCR, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your VCR records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your VCR plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog)
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Getting started Using this manual Precautions on VCR care •The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your VCR get wet. Keep your VCR away from rain and sea water.
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR. 12 3 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 9) 2 A/V converting cable (1) (p. 18, 47) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 16, 18, 35, 47) 6
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your VCR for an extended period, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your VCR with the plug’s v mark facing right. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2, 3 1 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Using with a battery pack (not supplied) Install the battery pack to use your VCR outdoors. Your VCR operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Installing the battery pack Press and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. BATT Battery Pack (not supplied) To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to the right. After installing the battery pack Do not carry your VCR by holding the battery pack. If you
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your VCR. You can charge the battery with your VCR. (1) Install the battery pack. (2) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor (supplied with your VCR) to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing right. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (5) Set the POWER switch to OFF. When charging begins, the
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 150 (90) NP-F530/F550 210 (150) NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Playing time Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 60 (55) 105 (95) NP-F530 100 (90) 175 (160) NP-F550 130 (115) 210 (190) NP-F730 225 (205) 365 (325) NP-F730H/F750 265 (235) 440 (395) NP-F930 360 (3
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Getting started Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 7-10). (2) While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel. (3) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (4) Insert a cassette with the window facing up. (5) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. EJECT 2345 To eject a cassette Foll
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— Basic Operations — Playing back a tape (1) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette to play back (p. 7-11). (2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to ON. The POWER ON/CHARGE lamp (green) on the front lights up. (3) Press H to start playback. (4) Adjust the brightness using LCD BRIGHT. (5) Adjust the volume using VOLUME. LCD 4 BRIGHT OFF ON 2 POWER PLAY 3 REW STOP FF 5 VOLUME DISPLAY To stop playback Press x. Note on the DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to displ
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Basic Operations Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to ON. To view a still image (playback pause) Press X during playback. The PAUSE lamp (orange) lights up. To resume playback, press X or H. To advance the tape Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press H. To rewind the tape Press m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press H. To change the playback direction Press c during playback to reverse the playback direc
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Playing back a tape Playing back a dual soundtrack tape When you play back a dual soundtrack tape, select the desired sound in the menu settings. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select HiFi SOUND, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired sound, then press the dial. For details about the sound mode, refer to page 50. (5) Press MENU to make the menu dis
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Basic Operations Playing back a tape Using a Remote Commander You can operate your VCR using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony product. Set COMMANDER in the menu settings, according to the remote control code of the Sony product. Code Sony product VTR 1 Betamax VCR VTR 2 8mm video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder 8mm VCR VTR 3 VHS VCR VTR 4 Digital VCR Digital video camera recorder VTR 5 and 6 Digital VCR Note You cannot set the POWER switch to ON or OFF, or eject the casset
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Viewing the recording on TV Connect your VCR to your TV or to the other VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. Connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colors on your VCR and the TV or the other VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or the other VCR. The playback procedure is the same as when playing back on the LCD screen. Turn down the volume of your VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect your VCR to the TV using the
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Basic Operations Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or the other VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Infrared rays emitter (1) After connecting your TV and the AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector
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Recording from the other VCR or TV Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from the other VCR or a TV program that has audio/video outputs. Use your VCR as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your (recording) VCR. If you are recording a tape from the other (playback) VCR, insert a recorded tape into the other (playback) VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to ON. (3) Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your (recording) VCR, then
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Basic Operations Recording from the other VCR or TV Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to the DV IN/ OUT or DV IN/OUT jack of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your (recording) VCR, and insert the recorded tape into the other (playback) VCR. (2) Set the
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— Advanced Operations — Enlarging playback images – PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images played back on tape. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your VCR while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r T t appear on the LCD screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. R : The image moves downwards. r : The image moves upwards. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. T : The image moves rightward (Turn th
