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© 2007 Sony Corporation
Digital HD Videocassette Recorder
Operating Guide
GV-HD700/HD700E
Getting Started 11
Basic Operations
20
Dubbing/Editing 38
Using a “Memory Stick
Duo”
44
Customizing your VCR 53
Troubleshooting 65
Additional Information 75
Quick Reference 87
Spanish Quick Guide/
Guía rápida en español
95
2
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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.
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.
WARNING
Model No. GV-
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Use
3
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Lightning
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Installation
Service
4
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
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 1-
800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-
222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
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.
CAUTION
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
For customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: GV-HD700
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
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.
5
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.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.
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.
< 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.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
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).
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.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom
For customers in Europe
Continued ,
6
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
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. 76).
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your VCR
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with or
(p. 77).
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your VCR.)
“Memory Stick
(You cannot use it in your VCR.)
You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
On using the VCR
Do not hold the VCR by the following
parts.
The VCR is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed. See “About handling of
your VCR” (p. 81).
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.
Notes on use
LCD panelBattery pack
Jack cover
Read this first (Continued)
7
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.
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. 18).
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 owners) or a PAL TV
(for GV-HD700E 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.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
8
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 2
Read this first ................................. 4
What you can do with your VCR
.................................................... 10
Step 1: Checking supplied items
.................................................... 11
Step 2: Preparing the power supply
.................................................... 12
Step 3: Turning the power on, and
setting the date and time ............ 17
Changing the language setting
................................................... 18
Step 4: Inserting a cassette tape or a
“Memory Stick Duo”..................... 18
Playback on your VCR ................. 20
Using the Remote Commander
................................................... 21
Playing the picture on a TV .......... 23
Recording the picture from TV, VCR,
etc. .............................................. 28
Locating a scene on the tape ....... 31
Locating a desired scene quickly
(Zero set memory) .................... 31
Searching for the last scene of the
most recent recording (End
search) ...................................... 32
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search) ........... 32
Searching for the point where the
index signal is recorded (Index
search) ...................................... 33
Changing/checking the settings in
your VCR .................................... 34
Turning off the LCD screen ......... 34
Switching the information display on
the screen ................................. 34
Displaying the settings in your VCR
(Status check) ........................... 34
Displaying all area surrounding the
picture frame (All scan) ........... 35
Assigning the functions to the
ASSIGN buttons ......................... 35
Using PB zoom ............................ 36
Recording an index signal .......... 37
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder,
etc. .............................................. 38
Using with an analog video unit and
your computer (Signal convert
function) ...................................... 42
Capturing a still image to a “Memory
Stick Duo” from a picture recorded
on a tape ..................................... 44
Viewing a still image on a “Memory
Stick Duo” (Memory photo playback)
..................................................... 45
Copying still images on the “Memory
Stick Duo” to a computer ............ 46
Deleting recorded still images from
the “Memory Stick Duo” .............. 49
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) ........................ 50
Using the menu items ................... 53
List of the menu items .................. 54
(IN/OUT REC) menu ............. 55
Recording settings, input and output
settings (HDV/DV SEL/DV REC
MODE/TV TYPE, etc.)
(DISPLAY SET) menu ........... 57
Display settings of the LCD screen
(LCD SET/COLOR BAR/DATA
CODE, etc.)
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Dubbing/Editing
Using a “Memory Stick Duo”
Customizing your VCR
9
(AUDIO SET) menu ............... 60
Settings for the audio recording (DV
AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.)
(MEMORY SET) menu ..........61
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo
(QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)
(OTHERS) menu ................... 63
Other basic settings (BEEP/USB
SELECT, etc.)
Troubleshooting ............................65
Warning indicators and messages
..................................................... 72
Using your VCR abroad ................ 75
Maintenance and precautions ......76
HDV format and recording/playback
................................................... 76
About the “Memory Stick” ........... 77
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack .......................................... 78
About i.LINK ................................ 79
About x.v.Color ........................... 80
About handling of your VCR ....... 81
Specifications ............................... 83
Identifying parts and controls ........87
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ...................................... 91
Index ............................................. 93
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía
rápida en español 95
10
What you can do with your VCR
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.
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 7.0 widescreen LCD monitor
The VCR is equipped with a widescreen monitor with a crystal clear display.
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 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.”
Trying out the HDV format!
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
1,080 effective
scanning lines
11
Getting Started
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. 12)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 12)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 90)
Size R6 (AA) battery for the supplied
Remote Commander (2)
For details on how to change the battery,
see page 90.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 23, 25, 40)
Component video cable (1) (p. 23, 25)
USB cable (1) (p. 47)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
(p. 12, 78)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
12
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.
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.
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).
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.
You can attach the exclusive
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack L series (on
version supplied) or the M series (optional)
(p. 14) to the VCR and charge it. For the
types of battery packs compatible with the
VCR, see page 15.
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:
Using an outside power source
from a wall outlet (wall socket)
with the AC Adaptor
DC IN jack
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
1
2
Charging the battery pack
Battery pack
13
Getting Started
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.
3 Set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
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
POWER
switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
Continued ,
14
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.
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. 14).
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.
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:
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.
Make sure that the battery pack is not
inclined and is locked to the VCR securely.
AC Adaptor
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
POWER/
CHARGE lamp
vBATT
RELEASE
button
Step 2: Preparing the power supply (Continued)
15
Getting Started
To remove:
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery pack before
storing it for an extended period (see page
79 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.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
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)
vBATT
RELEASE
button
Remaining battery (approx.)
Available playback time (approx.)
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FM50 150
NP-QM71D 260
NP-QM91D 360
NP-F570 (supplied) 260
NP-F770 370
NP-F970 485
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened
LCD panel
closed
NP-FM50 70 120
NP-QM71D 180 300
NP-QM91D 275 455
NP-F570
(supplied)
140 235
NP-F770 290 480
NP-F970 435 725
Continued ,
18
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. 83).
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.
Press MENU and select (OTHERS) t
[LANGUAGE], then set the desired
language (p. 63).
Changing the language setting
Step 4: Inserting a
cassette tape or a
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use mini DV cassettes only
(p. 76).
1 Slide EJECT lever in the direction
of the arrow.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette tape with its
window facing up.
Push the center of the back of the
cassette tape lightly.
Cassette tape
EJECT lever
Window
Cassette
compartment
Step 3: Turning the power on, and
setting the date and time
(Continued)
19
Getting Started
3 Close the cassette compartment
lid by pressing (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. 55).
To eject the cassette tape
Open the cassette compartment following
the same procedure as described in step 1
and remove the cassette tape.
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with or
only (p. 77).
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
b Notes
If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick
Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot or image data
may be damaged.
To eject the “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”
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,” or remove the battery pack.
Otherwise, image data may be damaged.
When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo
from popping out and dropping.
(PUSH) mark
“Memory Stick Duo”
Memory Stick Duo
access lamp
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Basic Operations
Playback on your VCR
You can play back movies as follows.
1 Prepare the power supply (p. 12).
2 Insert a cassette tape for
playback (p. 18).
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 (–/+).
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 34, 91.
You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen by setting (DISPLAY SET) t
[LCD SET] t [BRIGHTNESS] (p. 57).
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. 60).
When using headphones (optional), connect
headphones to the i (headphones) jack (p. 88).
To stop playback
Press STOP x.
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Video control buttons
1
2
3
4
POWER switch
65
21
Basic Operations
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:
Reverse picture search/skip scan does 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 picture
search.
Slow playback can be performed smoothly on
the VCR. However, this function does not work
for an output signal through the HDV/DV
(i.LINK) interface.
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.
Using the Remote Commander
Continued ,
22
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 31, 90.
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.
Playback on your VCR (Continued)
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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. 12). 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. 80). 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.
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.
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.
Connecting to a high definition TV
1 HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface
2 HDMI OUT jack
3 COMPONENT OUT jack
4 A/V OUT jack
(for HDV1080i)
t (p. 24) t (p. 25)t (p. 24)
Continued ,
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: Signal flow
Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting
(IN/OUT REC) t
[HDV/DV SEL] t
[AUTO] (p. 55)
[COMPONENT] t
[1080i/480i]
(GV-HD700)/
[1080i/576i]
(GV-HD700E) (p. 56)
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
[HDV/DV SEL] t
[AUTO] (p. 55)
b Notes
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI connector (TypeA, 19-pin) on one end (for your VCR), and a connector suitable for
connection to your TV on the other end.
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. 28) 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.
Component video cable
(supplied)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
HDMI cable (optional)
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
25
Basic Operations
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.
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. 56).
(IN/OUT REC) t
[HDV/DV SEL] t
[AUTO] (p. 55)
[i.LINK CONV] t
[OFF] (p. 56)
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.
z Tips
For details about i.LINK, see page 79.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
: Signal flow
Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting
i.LINK cable (optional)
t (p. 26) t (p. 26)t (p. 26) t (p. 27)
Continued ,
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: Signal flow
Type VCR Cable TV Menu Setting
(IN/OUT REC) t
[HDV/DV SEL] t
[AUTO] (p. 55)
[COMPONENT] t
[1080i/480i]
(GV-HD700)/
[1080i/576i]
(GV-HD700E) (p. 56)
[TV TYPE] t
[16:9]/[4:3] (p. 56)
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
[HDV/DV SEL] t
[AUTO] (p. 55)
[i.LINK CONV] t
[ON] (p. 56)
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.
(IN/OUT REC) t
[HDV/DV SEL] t
[AUTO] (p. 55)
[TV TYPE] t
[16:9]/[4:3] (p. 56)
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 ).
Component video cable
(supplied)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
i.LINK cable (optional)
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
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1 Prepare the VCR for recording.
Insert a cassette tape for recording. Set
the POWER switch to ON.
2 When connecting with an i.LINK
cable, set the input signal to the
VCR (p. 55).
Normally set [HDV/DV SEL] to
[AUTO] (the default setting).
3 Connect the VCR to the playback
device or TV.
For details about connection, see page
28.
4 Prepare the playback device or
TV.
Turn on the playback device or TV.
When recording the picture from the
other VCR, insert a cassette tape for
playback.
When you connect to the TV, pictures
from the TV is displayed on the screen
of the VCR.
When you connect to devices with an
i.LINK cable, the format of the input
signal ( or )
will be indicated on the screen of the
VCR (this indicator may appear on the
screen of the playback device, however,
it will not be recorded).
5 Press two REC buttons
simultaneously, then immediately
press PAUSE X on the VCR.
The recording is paused.
6 When recording the picture from
the other VCR, start playback.
The picture from the playback device is
displayed on the screen of the VCR.
7 Press PAUSE X at the desired
scene on the VCR, then start
recording.
8 Press STOP x to finish recording
on the VCR, and stop playback on
the playback device.
Using the Remote Commander
In step 5, press two REC buttons
simultaneously then immediately press
PAUSE X. And in step 7, press X at the
point where you want to start recording
from.
b Notes
You cannot record TV programs from the
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.
You can record pictures from DV devices only
in the DV format.
Recording the picture on your
VCR
STOP x
PAUSE X
Recording the picture from TV, VCR, etc. (Continued)
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Basic Operations
When you record the picture from a tape
recorded in the HDV and DV formats by setting
[HDV/DV SEL] to [AUTO], the picture and
sound are temporarily interrupted when the
signal switches between the HDV and DV
formats.
To record the part recorded in the HDV format
on the tape in the HDV and DV formats, set
[HDV/DV SEL] to [HDV] on the VCR. To
record the part recorded in the DV format, set
[HDV/DV SEL] to [DV] on the VCR (p. 55).
The rest of the parts recorded in the undefined
format will remain unrecorded then.
When you also use the another GV-HD700/
HD700E for playback, set [HDV/DV SEL] to
[AUTO] on the GV-HD700/HD700E for
playback as well.
Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable:
During recording, the color of the display may
look uneven. However, this does not affect
the recorded picture.
The recorded picture becomes rough when a
picture is paused on the devices for playback
while recording to the VCR.
If you restart recording after pausing or
stopping the VCR, the picture may not be
recorded smoothly.
Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)
may not be recorded depending on the
connected device or application.
You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
When recording is performed using the Remote
Commander, the other VCR may malfunction.
In this case, change the commander code to
other than VTR2 on the other VCR or cover the
sensor of the other VCR with black paper.
If you use the fast forward or the slow playback
function on the VCR when connecting with an
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO, the
picture being recorded may fluctuate.
Locating a scene on
the tape
You can locate a desired scene on the tape
using the Remote Commander.
b Notes
For more details about the Remote Commander,
see page 21, 90.
1 During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY 4 at a point you
want to locate later on.
The tape counter displays “0:00:00” and
appears on the screen.
If the tape counter is not displayed,
press DISPLAY 3.
2 Press STOP 7 when you want to
stop playback.
Locating a desired scene
quickly (Zero set memory)
Continued ,
32
3 Press REW m 1.
The tape stops automatically when the
tape counter reaches “0:00:00”.
The tape counter returns to the time
code display, and disappears.
4 Press PLAY 6.
Playback starts from the point
designated “0:00:00” on the tape
counter.
b Notes
There may be a discrepancy of several seconds
between the time code and the tape counter.
The zero set memory function will not work
correctly when there is a blank section between
recorded sections on the tape.
During setting the zero set memory function, it
is automatically canceled when you perform the
following operations:
Pressing MEMORY PHOTO
Performing the end search
Performing the index search
z Tips
When setting [ZEROMEMORY] to ASSIGN
buttons (p. 35), you can use the zero set memory
function on the VCR without using the Remote
Commander.
To cancel the operation
Press ZERO SET MEMORY 4 again
before rewinding.
Press END SEARCH 8.
The last scene of the most recent recording
is played back for about 5 seconds.
b Notes
Once you eject the tape, the end search will not
function.
The end search function does not function
correctly, if a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape is detected.
z Tips
When setting [END SEARCH] to ASSIGN
buttons (p. 35), you can use the end search
function on the VCR without using the Remote
Commander.
You can locate the point where the
recording date changes.
1 Press SEARCH SELECT 2
repeatedly to select [DATE
SEARCH].
2 Press . (previous)/> (next)
5 to select a recording date.
You can select the previous or the next
date of the present point on the tape.
Playback starts automatically from the
point where the date changes.
b Notes
The date search functions only with the tape
recorded with date data.
You need to record more than 2 minutes after
the date is changed. The VCR may not
accurately detect the point where the recording
date changes.
The date search function will not function
correctly, if a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape is detected.
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording (End
search)
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search)
Locating a scene on the tape (Continued)
33
Basic Operations
z Tips
When setting [SEARCH SEL], [SEARCH
.] and [SEARCH >] to ASSIGN buttons
(p. 35), you can use the date search function on
the VCR without using the Remote
Commander.
To cancel the operation
Press STOP 7.
You can locate the point where the index
signal (p. 37) is recorded by the VCR or
other devices.
1 Press SEARCH SELECT 2
repeatedly to select [INDEX
SEARCH].
2 Press . (previous)/> (next)
5 to select an index point.
You can select the previous or the next
index signal of the present point on the
tape.
Playback starts automatically from the
point where the selected index signal is
recorded.
b Notes
If an index recording is less than 2 minutes, the
VCR may not accurately detect the index point.
The index search function will not function
correctly, if a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape is detected.
z Tips
When setting [SEARCH SEL], [SEARCH
.] and [SEARCH >] to ASSIGN buttons
(p. 35), you can use the date search function on
the VCR without using the Remote
Commander.
To cancel the operation
Press STOP 7.
Searching for the point where
the index signal is recorded
(Index search)
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Changing/checking the settings in your VCR
You can turn off the LCD screen to make
the battery last longer.
Press LCD ON/OFF 2.
To turn on the LCD screen, press LCD ON/
OFF 2 again.
z Tips
If you turn off the LCD screen during recording
or playback, the recorded and original picture
will not be affected.
You can turn on and off the display of the
time code and other information on the
screen.
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO 3.
The information display is switched to on
(display) t counter display t off (no
display), each time you press DISPLAY/
BATT INFO 3.
In the counter display, you can move the
position where the counter is displayed
using V/v/B/b.
z Tips
You can display the information during
playback on a TV. Set [DISP OUTPUT] to
[V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 58).
The time code is recorded for easy scene search
on the tape. The VCR records the time code
during recording.
The time code starts counting from
“0:00:00:00” at the beginning of the tape.
When a blank section between recorded sections
on the tape is detected, “-:--:--:--” is displayed at
the blank section. The time code starts counting
from “0:00:00:00” again after the blank section
is detected.
You cannot rewrite the time code later.
The time code function of the VCR is a drop
frame system. It may skip some frames to adjust
the time code.
You can check the setup value of the
following items.
Audio setup (p. 60)
Output signal setup ([HDV/DV SEL], etc.)
(p. 55)
Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons
(p. 35)
LCD SET (p. 57)
1 Press STATUS CHECK 4.
2 Select the desired item using V/v.
The item is displayed in the following
order each time you press V/v:
AUDIO y OUTPUT y ASSIGN
y LCD SET
Turning off the LCD screen
Switching the information
display on the screen
V/v/B/b
Displaying the settings in your
VCR (Status check)
35
Basic Operations
To turn off the setup value
Press STATUS CHECK 4 again.
You can check all area surrounding the
picture frame, which you cannot check on a
TV screen.
Press ALLSCAN 1.
All the area surrounding the picture frame
is displayed on the screen.
To return to the previous screen, press
ALLSCAN 1 again.
b Notes
During the all scan display, a black frame
appears around the screen.
All scan display does not affect to the original
picture.
Displaying all area surrounding
the picture frame (All scan)
Assigning the
functions to the
ASSIGN buttons
You may need to assign some functions to
the ASSIGN buttons. You can assign a
single function to each the ASSIGN button
1 to 3.
Functions you can assign to the
ASSIGN buttons
DV WIDE DISP (p. 58)
PB ZOOM (p. 36)
•LCD PROFILE (p.57)
INDEX MARK (p. 37)
ZEROMEMORY (p. 31)
i.LINK CONV (p. 56)
COMPONENT (p. 56)
•A/VtDV OUT (p. 42)
•END SEARCH (p.32)
DATA CODE (p. 59)
COLOR BAR (p. 58)
SEARCH SEL (p. 32, 33)
SEARCH > (p. 32, 33)
SEARCH . (p. 32, 33)
MENU
Continued ,
36
1 Press MENU.
2 Select (OTHERS) using V/v,
then press EXEC.
3 Select [ASSIGN BTN] using V/v,
then press EXEC.
4 Select the number of the ASSIGN
button (ASSIGN 1-3) you want to
assign the function using V/v,
then press EXEC.
[------] is displayed at the number that
no function is assigned.
5 Select the function to be assigned
using V/v, then press EXEC.
6 Select [OK] using V/v, then press
EXEC.
7 Press MENU to hide the menu
screen.
You can magnify movies from about 1.1 to
5 times the original size, or still images
from about 1.5 to 5 times.
1 Assign [PB ZOOM] to one of the
ASSIGN buttons in advance
(p. 35).
2 Press the ASSIGN button
assigned to [PB ZOOM].
The center of the picture is magnified.
3 Adjust the magnification using
v (Wide angle)/V (Telephoto).
4 Press EXEC, then move the zoom
frame using V/v/B/b.
By pressing EXEC again, the zoom
frame is fixed, and you can adjust the
magnification using V/v.
b Notes
You cannot magnify pictures that are input
externally.
Magnified picture cannot be output via the
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.
During magnifying a movie, the PB zoom
function is automatically canceled when you
press MENU.
Using PB zoom
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)
37
Basic Operations
During magnifying a still image, the PB zoom
function is automatically canceled when you
press the following buttons:
–MENU
MEMORY PLAY
MEMORY INDEX
VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+)
z Tips
You can also magnify a picture with the zoom
button W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto) on the
Remote Commander.
You can switch the display of the time code,
arrows, etc. on or off when you press
DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the PB zoom.
You cannot capture still images to a “Memory
Stick Duo” from a picture while using [PB
ZOOM] (p. 44).
To cancel the operation
Either press the ASSIGN button assigned to
[PB ZOOM], or stop playback.
If you make an index for a scene, you can
easily search for the scene later (p. 33).
The index function allows you to easily
check the transition of recording or edit
your pictures using index signals.
1 Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of
the ASSIGN buttons in advance
(p. 35).
2 Press the ASSIGN button
assigned to [INDEX MARK].
When pressed during recording
appears for about 7 seconds and an
index signal is recorded.
When pressed before recording
flashes.
When recording starts, appears for
about 7 seconds and an index signal is
recorded.
To cancel the operation before
recording
During flashing, press the ASSIGN
button assigned to [INDEX MARK] again.
b Notes
You cannot record an index signal on a recorded
tape afterward.
Recording an index signal
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Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc.
Connect your VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the devices to be
connected.
The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD
recorder and the connectors used.
Jacks on the VCR
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
b Notes
You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)
* Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the
connection.
Connecting to external devices
: Signal flow
VCR Cable External device
1 HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface
2 A/V OUT jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
The external device should come equipped with an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i.
HDV1080i compatible
device
t HD quality*
i.LINK cable (optional)
AV device with i.LINK jack
t SD quality
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Dubbing/Editing
Recording format
The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recorded picture or the format
supported by the VCR, DVD/HDD recorder. See the table below for selecting the appropriate
settings, and perform necessary menu setting.
b Notes
When you play back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats by setting [HDV/DV SEL] to [AUTO],
the picture and sound are temporarily interrupted when the signal switches between the HDV and DV
formats.
Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing [HDV/DV SEL] and [i.LINK CONV] settings. Otherwise,
the VCR, DVD/HDD recorder may not be able to recognize the video signal from the VCR.
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.
Copy format
Playback
picture
format
Format supported by the
external device
Menu setting
HDV
format*
1
DV format
[HDV/DV SEL]
(p. 55)
[i.LINK CONV]
(p. 56)
Copy HDV recording as
HDV
HDV HDV *
3
[AUTO]
[OFF]
Convert HDV recording to
DV
HDV DV DV [ON]
Copy DV recording as DV DV DV DV [OFF]
When tape is recorded in both HDV and DV formats
Convert both HDV and DV
format to DV
HDV/DV DV DV [AUTO] [ON]
Copy only portions
recorded in HDV format
HDV HDV *
3
[HDV] [OFF]
DV *
2
*
3
Copy only portions
recorded in DV format
HDV *
2
*
2
[DV] [OFF]
DV DV DV
*
1
Recording device compliant with the HDV1080i specification.
*
2
The tape advances, but no video or sound is recorded (blank).
*
3
Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).
Continued ,
40
Using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO or an A/V connecting cable
.
* 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, then connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio
jack on the device.
b Notes
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) when connecting with an A/V connecting
cable (p. 58).
When connecting with an A/V connecting cable, set [TV TYPE] (p. 56) according to the display device to
play back recorded picture.
To record the picture displaying the date/time data on the screen when connected with an A/V connecting
cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 58).
z Tips
When you connect the VCR to the other VCR or DVD/HDD recorder via the S VIDEO jack by using an
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality DV format pictures can be produced than
when using an A/V connecting cable. When you make an S VIDEO connection only, audio will not be
output.
: Signal flow
VCR Cable External device
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
AV device with S VIDEO jack
t SD quality
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
AV device with audio/video jacks*
t SD quality
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, etc. (Continued)
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Dubbing/Editing
1 Prepare the VCR for playback.
Insert a recorded tape for playback. Set
the POWER switch to ON.
2 Connect the VCR to the recording
device.
For details about connection, see page
38.
3 Prepare the recording device.
Turn on the recording device. When
dubbing the picture to the other VCR,
insert a cassette tape for recording.
When dubbing the picture to the DVD
recorder, insert a DVD for recording.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the appropriate input
(such as video input1 and video input2).
4 Start playback on the VCR, and
recording on the recording
device.
When you connect to devices with an
i.LINK cable, the format of the output
signal (
or )
will be indicated on the screen of the
VCR.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied
with your recording device for details.
5 Stop recording on the recording
device, and press STOP x to
finish playback on the VCR.
b Notes
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.
Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable:
The recorded picture becomes rough when a
picture is paused on the VCR while recording
to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder.
If you connect the VCR to the HDV1080i
compatible device and restart recording after
pausing or stopping, the picture may not be
recorded smoothly.
You cannot record any information display
such as time code, or titles that are recorded
on other device.
Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)
may not be displayed or recorded depending
on the device or application.
You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
When dubbing to a DVD/HDD recorder from
the VCR via an i.LINK cable, you may not
operate the VCR on your DVD/HDD recorder
even you were instructed by the operation
manual. If you can set the input mode to HDV
or DV on your DVD/HDD recorder and can
input/output pictures, follow the steps in
“Dubbing to another device.”
Dubbing to another device
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Using with an analog video unit and your
computer (Signal convert function)
You can capture pictures from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the
i.LINK (DV) jack via your VCR.
Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 12). You need to install software to capture video signals on your computer, if
necessary. Refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software.
1 Connect the VCR to an analog
video unit and your computer.
2 Set the POWER switch to ON.
3 Press MENU.
The menu screen appears.
4 Select (IN/OUT REC) using
V/v, then press EXEC.
5 Set [A/VtDV OUT] to [ON].
appears on the screen.
6 Start playback on the analog
video unit.
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
(White) (Red)(Yellow)
An analog unit with
an S VIDEO jack
An analog unit without
an S VIDEO jack
A/V connecting
cable (optional)
A/V connecting
cable (optional)
i.LINK cable
(optional)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
S VIDEO cable
(optional)
: Signal flow
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Dubbing/Editing
7 Start capturing procedures on
your computer.
The operation procedures depend on
your computer and the software you
use. For details on how to capture
pictures, refer to the instruction manual
of your computer and software.
8 Stop capturing procedures on
your computer, and stop the
playback on the analog video
unit.
b Notes
Depending on the condition of the analog video
signals, the computer may not import images
correctly when you convert analog video signals
into digital video signals via the VCR.
You cannot record or capture video output via
the VCR when the video includes copyright
protection signals such as the ID-2 system (GV-
HD700 only).
You cannot record or capture video output via
the VCR when the video includes copyright
protection signals (GV-HD700E only).
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.
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Using a “Memory Stick Duo”
Capturing a still image to a “Memory Stick Duo”
from a picture recorded on a tape
You can capture a still image to a “Memory
Stick Duo” from a picture recorded on a
tape. Make sure to insert a recorded tape
and a “Memory Stick Duo” in your VCR.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Press PLAY N.
Playback starts.
3 Press MEMORY PHOTO.
[CAPTURE] appears on the screen. The
picture displayed on the screen will be
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” as a
still image.
Recording is complete when the bar
scroll indicator disappears.
b Notes
The recording date and time of the picture and
the capturing date and time of the still image to
the “Memory Stick Duo” will be recorded. On
the VCR, the date and time of the picture
recorded on the tape will be displayed. Camera
setting data recorded on the tape cannot be
stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
The image size is fixed depending on the format
or the aspect ratio of movies as follows:
When capturing from a movie in the HDV
format: 1.2M
When capturing from a movie in the DV
format (16:9): 0.2M
When capturing from a movie in the DV
format (4:3): VGA (0.3M)
You cannot capture a still image from a picture
while using [PB ZOOM] (p. 36).
To capture a still image from the TV,
VCR or DVD/HDD device, etc.
1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” to record.
2 Perform steps 3 and 4 in “Recording the
picture on your VCR” (p. 30).
3 Start playback on the connected device.
4 Press MEMORY PHOTO at the scene
you want to record as a still image.
b Notes
Depending on the connected device, still images
captured on the VCR may be recorded with the
edges masked in black.
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Using a “Memory Stick Duo”
Viewing a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo”
(Memory photo playback)
You can play back still images recorded on
a “Memory Stick Duo.” Insert a “Memory
Stick Duo” into your VCR before this
operation.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Press MEMORY PLAY.
The last recorded image is displayed.
3 Select a still image with VOLUME/
MEMORY (–/+).
To see the previous image, press
VOLUME/MEMORY (–).
To see the next image, press VOLUME/
MEMORY (+).
To stop playback
Press MEMORY PLAY again.
b Notes
You may not play back image data modified on
a computer. Also, you may not play back image
data recorded with other devices.
Only the file name but not the directory name
may be displayed, if the structure of the
directory does not conform to the DCF standard.
z Tips
You can magnify still images. See page 36 for
details.
When connecting the VCR to the TV, you can
playback still images on the TV (p. 23).
You can play back six recorded images at a
time. This function is especially useful
when searching for a particular image.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Press MEMORY INDEX.
A red B mark appears above the image
that is displayed before changing to the
index screen mode.
You can move B mark using
VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+).
To display the previous six images,
move B mark to the upper left image,
then press VOLUME/MEMORY (–).
To display the next six images, move B
mark to the lower right image, then
press VOLUME/MEMORY (+).
Playing back six recorded
images at a time (Index screen)
Continued ,
46
b Notes
When the index screen is displayed, a number
appears above each image. This indicates the
order in which images are recorded on the
“Memory Stick Duo.” These numbers are
different from the data file names (p. 48).
You may not display image data on the index
screen modified on a computer, or image data
recorded with other device.
To display a single image
Move B to that image using VOLUME/
MEMORY (–/+) and press MEMORY
PLAY.
To stop displaying the index screen
Press MEMORY INDEX again.
Copying still images
on the “Memory Stick
Duo” to a computer
You can copy still images on the “Memory
Stick Duo” to a connected computer.
For Windows users
OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows
Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home
Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows
Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported.
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster
Others: USB port (provided as standard).
For Macintosh users
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/
v10.3/v10.4)
Others: USB port (provided as standard).
z Tips
You can do this operation with the standard
driver on your computer. You do not need to
install any software.
If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are
recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick
slot on your computer to copy still images to the
computer.
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
your computer is not compatible with it, connect
the VCR with the USB cable instead of using
the Memory Stick slot on the computer.
System requirements
Viewing a still image on a
“Memory Stick Duo” (Memory
photo playback) (Continued)
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Using a “Memory Stick Duo”
1 Turn on the computer.
Close down all applications running on
the computer.
For Windows 2000/Windows XP/
Windows Vista
Log on as an Administrator.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the VCR.
3 Connect the VCR to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the
supplied AC Adaptor (p. 12).
4 Set the POWER switch to ON.
5 Press MENU.
The menu screen appears.
6 Select (OTHERS) t [USB
SELECT] t [ Memory Stick]
(p. 64).
7 Connect the USB cable to the
USB jacks on the VCR and your
computer.
It may take a while until your computer
recognizes the VCR for the first time.
b Notes
When using a USB cable to connect the VCR to
a computer, make sure to connect the jack in the
correct direction. If you insert the jack forcibly,
it may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of
the VCR.
The computer may not recognize the VCR if
you connect them with the USB cable before
turning on the VCR.
Recommended connection
Check the following to ensure the VCR is
operated correctly to establish connection.
Connect the VCR to a computer via the USB
cable. Make sure no other USB devices are
connected to the computer.
If your computer has a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them
connected and connect the VCR to an available
USB jack with the USB cable.
Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two
or more USB devices to the computer.
Step:1 Using the USB cable
To USB
jack
USB cable
(supplied)
To (USB)
jack
Continued ,
48
Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the
USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or
USB hub.
Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack
on the computer.
Operation is not guaranteed even for the
recommended environments.
For Windows users
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon
displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag
and drop a picture in the folder onto the
hard disk drive of your computer.
A Folder containing image files recorded
by other VCRs without the folder
creation function (for playback only).
B Folder containing image files recorded
by the VCR when no new folders have
been created, only [101MSDCF] is
displayed.
ssss are numbers between 0001 and
9999.
For Macintosh users
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and
drop the desired picture file onto the hard
disk of your computer.
b Notes
“Memory Stick Duo” operations on the VCR
cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick Duo
formatted on your computer is used on the VCR,
or if the “Memory Stick Duo” in the VCR was
formatted from your computer when the USB
cable was connected.
Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick
Duo.” Compressed files cannot be played back
on the VCR.
When you load an image modified using
retouching software from your computer to the
VCR or when you directly modify the image on
the VCR, the image format will differ. A file
error indicator may appear and you may not
open the file.
Communications between the VCR and your
computer may not recover after recovering from
Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
For Windows users
If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the
LCD screen, follow the procedure below to
disconnect the USB cable.
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon
on the task tray.
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device-Drive].
Step:2 Copying still images
Folder File Meaning
101MSDCF (up
to 999MSDCF)
DSC0ss
ss.JPG
Still image
file
1
2
Disconnecting the USB cable
Click this icon.
Task tray
Click here.
Copying still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” to a computer
(Continued)
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Using a “Memory Stick Duo”
3 Click [OK].
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the VCR
and computer.
If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear
on the LCD screen, do only step 4.
For Macintosh users
1 Close down all applications running on the
computer.
2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the
desktop onto the [Trash] icon.
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the VCR
and computer.
b Notes
Disconnect the USB cable according to the
correct procedure, otherwise files in the
“Memory Stick Duo” may not be updated
correctly. Also, this may cause a malfunction of
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
access lamp is lit.
Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before
turning off the VCR.
If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the
computer before disconnecting the USB cable
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Deleting recorded still
images from the
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can delete still images recorded on a
“Memory Stick Duo” using your VCR.
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your
VCR before this operation (p. 19).
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Playback a still image you want to
delete (p. 45).
3 Press MEMORY DELETE.
[Delete this image?] will be displayed.
Continued ,
50
4 Select [YES] using V/v, then
press EXEC.
The still image is deleted.
b Notes
Still images cannot be restored once they are
deleted.
Still images cannot be deleted when a “Memory
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to
the write-protect position (p. 77), or when the
selected picture is protected.
z Tips
To delete images from the index screen, press
VOLUME/MEMORY (–/+) to move the B
mark to the image you want to delete and
perform steps 3 and 4.
To delete all still images from the “Memory
Stick Duo” or in the selected folder at once,
perform [ ALL ERASE] (p. 61).
Printing recorded
images
(PictBridge
compliant printer)
You can print out pictures using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the VCR to a computer.
Connect the VCR to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor
(p. 12).
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”, containing
still images into the VCR and turn on the
printer.
1 Set the POWER switch to ON.
2 Press MENU.
The menu screen appears.
3 Select (OTHERS) t [USB
SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT]
(p. 64).
4 Connect the USB cable to the
USB jacks of the VCR and the
printer.
Connecting your VCR to the
printer
Deleting recorded still images
from the “Memory Stick Duo”
(Continued)
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On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be
trimmed widely.
Some printer models may not support the date/
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s
operating instructions for details.
We cannot guarantee the printing of images
recorded with a device other than the VCR.
z Tips
PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)
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List of the menu items
(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 55)
(DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 57)
(AUDIO SET) menu (p. 60)
(MEMORY SET) menu (p. 61)
Items Page
HDV/DV SEL
55
DV REC MODE
55
COMPONENT
56
i.LINK CONV
56
TV TYPE
56
A/VtDV OUT
42
Items Page
LCD SET
57
DV WIDE DISP
58
DISP OUTPUT
58
COLOR BAR
58
DV BARS
59
DATA CODE
59
Items Page
DV AU.MODE
60
MULTI-SOUND
60
DV AUDIO MIX
60
Items Page
QUALITY
61
ALL ERASE
61
FORMAT
62
FILE NO.
62
NEW FOLDER
62
REC FOLDER
62
PB FOLDER
62
(OTHERS) menu (p. 63)
Items Page
ASSIGN BTN
35
CLOCK SET
17
WORLD TIME
63
LANGUAGE
63
REMAINING
63
BEEP
63
REMOTE CTRL
63
USB SELECT
64
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Customizing your VCR
(IN/OUT REC)
menu
Recording settings, input and output
settings (HDV/DV SEL/DV REC MODE/TV
TYPE, etc.)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 53 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can select the playback signal.
Normally set to [AUTO].
When the VCR is connected to another
device using an i.LINK cable, select the
signal to input/output from the HDV/DV
(i.LINK) interface. The selected signal is
recorded or played back.
B AUTO
Switches the signals between the HDV and
DV formats automatically when playing
back a tape.
During i.LINK connection, switches the
signals between the HDV and DV formats
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface
.
HDV ( )
Plays back only the portions recorded in
the HDV format.
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only the HDV formatted signals from the
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. You can
also select this when connecting the VCR
to a computer, etc.
DV ()
Plays back only the portions recorded in
the DV format.
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only the DV formatted signals from the
HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface. You can
also select this when connecting the VCR
to a computer, etc.
Press MENU t select (IN/OUT
REC) using V/v t press EXEC.
HDV/DV SEL
b Notes
Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing
[HDV/DV SEL] setting. Otherwise, the
connected video device may not be able to
recognize the video signal from the VCR.
When [AUTO] is selected and the signal
switches between the HDV and DV formats, the
picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.
When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON], pictures
are output as follows:
Setting to [AUTO], an HDV signal is
converted to the DV format and output; a DV
signal is output as it is.
Setting to [HDV], an HDV signal is converted
to the DV format and output; a DV signal is
not output.
Setting to [DV], a DV signal is output as it is;
an HDV signal is not output.
When recording a picture in the DV format,
you can set the DV recording mode.
B SP ( SP )
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on
a cassette.
LP ( LP )
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
b Notes
If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like
noise may appear or sound may be interrupted
when you play back the tape on other VCRs or
camcorders.
When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture
may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between the scenes.
DV REC MODE (DV Recording
mode)
Continued ,
56
You can select the type of connection when
connecting the VCR to a TV with the
component input jack.
GV-HD700:
480i
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV
with the component input jack.
B 1080i/480i
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV
that has the component input jack and is
capable of displaying the 1080i signal.
GV-HD700E:
576i
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV
with the component input jack.
B 1080i/576i
Select when connecting the VCR to a TV
that has the component input jack and is
capable of displaying the 1080i signal.
You can convert signals in the HDV format
to the DV format, and output pictures in the
DV format from the HDV/DV (i.LINK)
interface.
B OFF
Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV
(i.LINK) interface
in accordance with the
setting in [HDV/DV SEL].
ON
Pictures in the HDV format are converted
to the DV format, and pictures in the DV
format are output in the DV format.
b Notes
For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see
[
HDV/DV SEL] (p. 55).
Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting
[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected
video device may not be able to recognize the
video signal from the VCR.
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
picture. The recorded pictures output from
the VCR are played back as follows.
B 16:9
Select to view pictures on a 16:9 (wide)
TV.
4:3
Select to view pictures on a 4:3 standard
TV.
b Notes
This is not effective when pictures are output
from the HDV/DV (i.LINK) interface.
When you connect the VCR to a TV compatible
with the ID-1 system for playing back the tape,
set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically
switches the aspect ratio according to the
playback picture. Refer also to the manual
supplied with your TV (GV-HD700).
The aspect ratio of color bars in the DV format
is set to the setting of [DV BARS] (p. 59),
regardless of the setting of [TV TYPE].
See page 42.
COMPONENT
i.LINK CONV
TV TYPE
A/VtDV OUT
HDV/DV (16:9)
format pictures
DV (4:3) format
pictures
HDV/DV (16:9)
format pictures
DV (4:3) format
pictures
Press MENU t select (IN/OUT REC) using V/v t press EXEC.
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Customizing your VCR
(DISPLAY SET)
menu
Display settings of the LCD screen (LCD
SET/COLOR BAR/DATA CODE, etc.)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 53 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can select the desired LCD panel
setups. The recorded picture will not be
affected.
x BRIGHTNESS
You can adjust the LCD bright using B/b.
z Tips
You can also turn off the LCD screen (p. 34).
You can also adjust the LCD brightness using
the LCD BRIGHT buttons (–/+) (p. 20).
x CONTRAST
You can adjust the LCD contrast using B/b.
x COLOR LEVEL
You can adjust the LCD color intensity
using B/b.
x COLOR PHASE
You can adjust the desired hue of the LCD
panel using B/b.
x SHARPNESS
You can adjust the sharpness of the image
outline using B/b.
x LCD PROFILE
You can save up to six kinds of LCD panel
setups in the VCR as LCD profiles. Using
these saved profiles lets you quickly obtain
suitable LCD panel settings later.
LOAD
You can load the LCD profile settings and
use the VCR with the settings.
1 Select [LOAD].
Press MENU t select (DISPLAY
SET) using V/v t press EXEC.
LCD SET
2 Select the LCD profile which you want
to load.
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.
The selected LCD profile becomes
effective.
SAVE
You can save the current LCD panel setups
as a new LCD profile settings.
1 Select [SAVE].
2 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing
profile name.
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.
The LCD profile settings are saved.
If you select [NEW FILE], profile name is
set to [LCD1]-[LCD6].
If you select an existing LCD profile as a
destination, the LCD profile is overwritten.
PROFILE NAME
You can change the LCD profile name.
1 Select [PROFILE NAME].
2 Select the LCD profile that you want to
change the name.
The profile name screen appears.
3 Select a letter using V/v/B/b, then
press EXEC.
Repeat this operation until a complete
name is entered.
Each name can be up to 12 characters long.
Characters that can be used in profile
names:
– A~Z
– 0~9
– - _ / # & : . @
4 Select [OK], then press EXEC.
The profile name is changed.
Continued ,
58
DELETE
You can delete the panel profile settings.
1 Select [DELETE].
2 Select the panel profile you want to
delete.
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.
The panel profile settings are deleted.
RESET
You can restore the default settings for
[LCD SET].
1 Select [RESET].
2 Select [YES] in the check screen.
The LCD panel setups are restored to
the default settings.
LCD profiles stored on the VCR are
retained even when the [RESET] operation
is performed.
z Tips
The items that can be saved in the LCD profile
are set values of [BRIGHTNESS],
[CONTRAST], [COLOR LEVEL], [COLOR
PHASE], and [SHARPNESS]. You can save
these set values all in the LCD profile.
When you move the cursor on the LCD profile
stored on the VCR while selecting [LOAD],
[PROFILE NAME], or [DELETE], the settings
of the LCD profile will be effective on the
screen.
When you move the cursor on the LCD profile
stored on the VCR and press b, the settings of
the LCD profile will be displayed on the screen.
You can select the desired aspect ratio of
the DV format picture displayed on the
screen.
B AUTO
Switches the aspect ratio automatically.
WIDE ( )
Sets the aspect ratio to 16:9.
4:3 ( )
Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3.
b Notes
You cannot change the aspect ratio of the HDV
format picture and the still image displayed on
the screen.
When setting [DV WIDE DISP] to [WIDE] or
[4:3] while displaying the color bar, the aspect
ratio of the picture will not change even if
or appears.
When capturing a still image to “Memory Stick
Duo” from a movie, the DV wide display
function does not work for the recorded still
image. The aspect ratio of the recorded still
image may differ from the image actually
displaying on the screen.
The DV wide display function does not work for
output signals from the VCR.
You cannot change the current setting while
displaying the color bar.
B LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen and the LCD screen.
You can display the color bar or record it on
the tape by setting to [ON]. It is convenient
to adjust the color on the monitor connected
(the default setting is [OFF]).
b Notes
This is automatically set to [OFF] when you
turn on the VCR at the next time or press REW
m/PLAY N/FF M.
DV WIDE DISP
DISP OUTPUT
COLOR BAR
Press MENU t select (DISPLAY SET) using V/v t press EXEC.
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Customizing your VCR
You can select the aspect ratio of color bars
in the DV format.
B 16:9
Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 16:9.
4:3
Sets the aspect ratio of color bars to 4:3.
b Notes
You cannot change the current setting during
recording.
During playback, you can display the
information (data code) recorded
automatically at the time of recording.
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE
Displays the date and time.
b Notes
In the DATE display, [-- -- ----] and [--:--:--] is
displayed if you record a picture without setting
the clock.
DV BARS
DATA CODE
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(AUDIO SET) menu
Settings for the audio recording (DV
AU.MODE/DV AUDIO MIX, etc.)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 53 for details on selecting
menu items.
B 12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
16BIT ( )
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound
with high quality).
b Notes
When recording in the HDV format, sound is
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.
You can select whether to play back audio
recorded using other devices with dual
sound or stereo sound.
B STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
1
Plays back with main sound (or the left
channel sound).
2
Plays back with sub sound (or the right
channel sound).
b Notes
You can play back, but cannot record a dual
sound track cassette on the VCR.
Press MENU t select (AUDIO
SET) using V/v t press EXEC.
DV AU.MODE
(DV Audio mode)
MULTI-SOUND
You can monitor the sound recorded on the
tape with audio dubbing or 4ch microphone
recording during playback.
B ST1
Select to output only the originally
recorded sound.
MIX
Select to synthesize and output the
originally recorded sound and the sound
added afterwards.
ST2
Select to output only the sound added
afterwards.
b Notes
You cannot adjust the balance of the sound
recorded on a tape in the 16-bit DV audio mode.
DV AUDIO MIX
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Customizing your VCR
(MEMORY SET)
menu
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”
(QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 53 for details on selecting
menu items.
B FINE ( )
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
STANDARD ( )
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
still images
Press MENU t select (MEMORY
SET) using V/v t press EXEC.
QUALITY
1.2M
1440
×
810
VGA
640 × 480
0.2M
640 × 360
64MB 100 390 490
240 980 980
128MB 205 780 980
490 1970 1970
256MB 370 1400 1750
890 3550 3550
512MB 760 2850 3600
1800 7200 7200
1GB 1550 5900 7300
3650 14500 14500
2GB 3150 12000 15000
7500 30000 30000
4GB 6300 23500 29500
14500 59000 59000
1.2M
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
The image size is fixed depending on the format
or the aspect ratio of movies as follows:
– When capturing from a movie in the HDV
format: 1.2M
– When capturing from a movie in the DV format
(16:9): 0.2M
– When capturing from a movie in the DV format
(4:3): VGA (0.3M)
b Notes
All numbers measured when using a “Memory
Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The
number of still images may vary depending on
the recording environment or the recording
media.
You can delete all the still images on a
“Memory Stick Duo” without image
protection, or in the selected folder.
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT
FLDR].
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the still images
on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
[CURRENT FLDR]: Deletes all the still
images in the selected folder.
2 Select [YES] t [YES].
[ Erasing all data...] is displayed.
[Completed.] is displayed when all
unprotected still images are deleted.
b Notes
Release the write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick Duo” beforehand when using the
“Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab
(p. 77).
The folder will not be deleted even when you
delete all the still images.
8GB 12500 48000 60000
30000 115000 115000
ALL ERASE
1.2M
1440
×
810
VGA
640 × 480
0.2M
640 × 360
1.2M
Continued ,
70
When connected using an i.LINK
cable, no picture appears on the
monitor screen or the picture is
distorted during dubbing.
Set [HDV/DV SEL] according to the
requirements of the connected device
(p. 55).
If the connected device is not
compatible with HDV1080i
specification, you cannot dub pictures
in the HD (high definition) image
quality (p. 38). For details, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the
connected device.
Set [i.LINK CONV] to [ON] (p. 56)
and dub pictures in the SD (standard
definition) image quality.
You cannot add sound to the
recorded tape.
You cannot add sound to the recorded
tape on the VCR.
You cannot dub pictures correctly
using the HDMI cable.
You cannot dub pictures using the
HDMI cable.
Still images cannot be captured from
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
You cannot capture still images at all or
good-quality images from the tape that
has been used repeatedly for recording.
When you play back and output a
picture recorded in wide (16:9)
format using an i.LINK cable, the
screen stretches vertically.
You cannot output the aspect ratio
setting using an i.LINK cable. Set the
aspect ratio of the TV instead.
Connect using an A/V connecting cable
instead, and set [TV TYPE] (p. 56).
The computer does not recognize
the VCR.
Disconnect the cable from the
computer and the VCR, then connect it
again securely.
Disconnect USB devices other than the
keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR
from the USB jack on the computer.
Disconnect the cable from the
computer and the VCR, restart the
computer, then connect them again
correctly.
You cannot view or copy the video
recorded on a tape on the computer.
Connect the i.LINK cable because you
cannot copy video with the USB cable.
Disconnect the i.LINK cable, turn on
the VCR, then connect it again.
You cannot view or copy still images
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo”
on the computer.
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the
correct direction, then push it all the
way in.
You cannot use an i.LINK cable.
Connect the VCR and the computer
using the USB cable.
Set the POWER switch to ON and set
[USB SELECT] to [ Memory Stick]
(p. 64).
The computer does not recognize the
“Memory Stick Duo” during VCR
operations such as tape playback or
editing. Finish any VCR operations and
then connect the VCR to the computer
again.
Disconnect USB devices other than the
keyboard, the mouse, and the VCR
from the USB jack on the computer.
Connecting to a computer
Troubleshooting (Continued)
71
Troubleshooting
Your computer freezes.
Set [HDV/DV SEL] correctly
according to the connected device
(p. 55).
Disconnect the cable from your
computer and VCR. Reboot your
computer, then connect your computer
and VCR following the steps in the
correct order (p. 48).
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Additional Information
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean the VCR body with
a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
Handling the VCR with above substances on
your hands.
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your VCR has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other
settings even when the POWER switch is
set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged
while your VCR is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or
while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your VCR at all without the AC
Adaptor connected or the battery pack
attached. Use your VCR after charging the
pre-installed rechargeable battery.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
VCR operation will not be affected as long
as you are not recording the date.
x Procedures
Connect your VCR to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor,
then leave it with the POWER switch set to
OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.
Specifications
System
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2*
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,
stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Audio recording system (DV)
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
GV-HD700:
NTSC color, EIA standards
1080/60i specification
GV-HD700E:
PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Tape speed (DV)
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV)
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
Continued ,
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