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4-152-362-11(1)
Getting Started 12
Digital HD Videocassette Recorder
Basic Operations 21
Operating Guide
Dubbing/Editing 39
Using a “Memory Stick
45
GV-HD700/1
Duo” media
GV-HD700E/1
Customizing your VCR 54
Troubleshooting 66
Additional Information 76
Quick Reference 90
Spanish Quick Guide/
98
Guía rápida en español
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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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 uninsul
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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, stov
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a reference. narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. CAUTION Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) Excessive sound pressure from when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the earphones and headphones can AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall cause hearing loss. socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your VCR.
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CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this UL is an internationally recognized safety manual could void your authority to operate this organization. equipment. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. Note If you have any questions about this This equipment has been tested and found to product, you may call: comply with the limits for a Class B digital Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- device
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Read this first (Continued) Notice Notice for customers in the If static electricity or electromagnetism causes United Kingdom data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is communication cable (USB, etc.) again. fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Disposal of Old Electrical & Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to Electronic Equipment be replaced, a fuse of the same r
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On using the VCR “Memory Stick Duo” media (This size can be used with your VCR.) � Do not hold the VCR by the following parts. “Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your VCR.) Battery pack LCD panel � 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” Jack cover media compatible equipment. � Do not attach a label or the like on a � The VCR is not dustproofed, dri
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Read this first (Continued) TV (for GV-HD700/1 owners) or a PAL White, red, blue TV (for GV-HD700E/1 owners). or green points � Television programs, films, video tapes, Black points 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 min
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Table of Contents Displaying the settings in your VCR IMPORTANT SAFETY (Status check) ........................... 35 INSTRUCTIONS ...........................3 Displaying all area surrounding the Read this first ..................................4 picture frame (All scan) ............ 36 What you can do with your VCR Assigning the functions to the .....................................................11 ASSIGN buttons ..........................36 Using PB zoom ........................... 37 R
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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 ...............
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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 ut
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following USB cable (1) (p. 48) items supplied with your VCR. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1) (p. 13, 81) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93) Size R6 (AA) battery for the supplied Remote Commander (2) For details on how to change the battery, se
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Getting Started Step 2: Preparing the power supply b Notes Provide an outside power source to use the VCR. You can either connect the AC � Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN Adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket) or jack by holding both the VCR and the DC plug. charge the battery pack to use your VCR. � 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 Using an outside power source socket). from a
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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 4 Connect the AC Adaptor to the securely. 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 Slide the OPEN. lever and open the LCD panel. DC plug DC IN jack OPEN. lever 3 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). POWER switch 14
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Getting Started To remove the battery pack 5 Connect the power cord (mains Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). lead) to the AC Adaptor and the Push and hold the vBATT RELEASE wall outlet (wall socket). button and remove the battery pack. The POWER/CHARGE lamp turns on L series: orange and charging starts. vBATT RELEASE POWER/ button CHARGE lamp 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 “InfoLITH
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Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued) To remove: Charging time vBATT Approximate time (min.) required when RELEASE you fully charge a fully discharged battery button pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71D 260 NP-QM91D 360 When storing the battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) 260 Fully discharge the battery pack before NP-F770 370 storing it for an extended period (see page NP-F970 485 82 for details of storage). To check the remaining battery b Notes (Battery Info) � Yo
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Getting Started DV format pictures (GV-HD700/1) On the battery pack � Before changing the battery pack, set the LCD panel LCD panel Battery pack POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the opened closed POWER/CHARGE lamp (p. 14). NP-FM50 80 130 � The POWER/CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 16) will not be NP-QM71D 205 315 correctly displayed under the following NP-QM91D 315 475 conditions: NP-F570 – The battery pack is not attached correctly. 160 245 (supplied) – The
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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 3 Set [Y] (year) using V/v, then and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears press EXEC. every time you turn on your VCR. You can set any year up to the year 2079. 1 Slide the OPEN. lever and open the LCD panel. EXEC V/v OPEN. GV-HD700/1: lever 2 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to ON. The POWER/CHARGE lamp on the front t
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Getting Started Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a To turn off the power “Memory Stick Duo” Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). media To reset the date and time Cassette tape Press MENU and select (OTHERS) t [CLOCK SET], then set the date and time. You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 79). b Notes � If you do not use the VCR for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets 1 Slide EJECT lever in the direction discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from
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Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” media (Continued) “Memory Stick Duo” media 3 Close the cassette compartment lid by pressing (PUSH) mark. You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” media marked with or only (p. 80). Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo” media slot in the right direction until it clicks. (PUSH) mark The cassette compartment automatically slides back in. b Notes � Do not insert your fingers or touch the inside of the cassette com
