GV-D900 - Accessoires caméra SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Brand	Sony
Model	GV-D900
Video Recording System	Two rotary heads, helical scanning
Audio Recording System	Rotary heads, PCM; 12-bit (32kHz stereo1+2) / 16-bit (48kHz stereo)
Video Signal	NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable Cassette	Mini DV cassette with logo
Recording/Playback Time (DVM60)	SP: 1 hour, LP: 1.5 hours
LCD Screen Size	5.5 inches (diagonal)
LCD Display Type	TN LCD/TFT active matrix
Total Dot Number	224,640 (940 x 234)
Power Requirements	7.2 V (battery pack), 8.4 V (AC adaptor/charger)
Average Power Consumption	Recording: 10.9 W, Playback: 10.2 W
Dimensions (Approx.)	5 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 5 3/8 in (149 x 64 x 136 mm)
Weight (Approx.)	2 lb 2 oz (970 g) excluding battery, cassette, shoulder strap
Input/Output Connectors	S-Video (4-pin mini DIN), Video/Audio (phono), DV (4-pin), Headphones, LANC
Battery Type Supported	InfoLITHIUM NP-F730, NP-730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Supplied Accessories	AC-V700 adaptor/charger, DK-415 connecting cord, A/V cable, S-Video cable, shoulder strap, DV cable

Frequently Asked Questions - GV-D900 SONY

How do I charge the battery pack using the AC adaptor/charger?

Set the mode change switch to CHARGE, connect the mains lead to the wall outlet, then install the battery pack. The CHARGE lamp lights; normal charge completes when the battery indicator shows . For full charge, leave until the lamp goes out and the indicator shows .

Why is there no sound during playback?

Check that HiFi SOUND is set to STEREO in the menu (not 1 or 2), volume is not at minimum, and AUDIO MIX is not set completely to ST2. Also ensure the headphones are not plugged in if using the speaker.

How can I search for a specific date or title on a tape?

Use the Remote Commander (supplied with Sony digital video camera recorder). Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly to select date search or title search. For date search, you can use tapes with or without cassette memory; for title search, the tape must have cassette memory. Set CM SEARCH to ON in the menu for memory-based search.

What does the flashing % indicator mean?

The % indicator flashes when moisture condensation is detected. Immediately eject the cassette, turn off the VCR, and leave it for at least 1 hour. Do not operate until the indicator stops flashing, as moisture can damage the tape and heads.

Can I edit tapes with this VCR?

Yes, you can perform assemble editing. Connect the recording VCR using the DV cable or A/V cable. Set up the remote control mode and timing adjustment via the ASSEMBLE menu. Then select scenes (IN/OUT points), preview, and execute the edit.

How do I superimpose a title?

Press TITLE, turn the control dial to select a preset or custom title, then press the dial. Choose color, size, and position. Press the dial again to save. The title appears for 5 seconds during playback. Requires a tape with cassette memory.

The video heads may be dirty. How do I clean them?

Use the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Insert it and play for about 10 seconds. If mosaic noise persists, repeat cleaning up to 5 times per session. If problems continue, consult a Sony dealer.

Why does the power turn off suddenly?

The battery may be exhausted. Recharge or replace with a charged battery pack. If using AC adaptor, ensure it is properly connected and the wall outlet has power. Also check if the vanadium-lithium backup battery is discharged, which may reset settings but does not affect operation.

Can I use this VCR abroad?

Yes, the AC adaptor works with 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. You may need a plug adapter. However, playback on a TV requires an NTSC system TV. This VCR records in NTSC; it cannot play back PAL or SECAM tapes.

How do I label a cassette?

Insert a tape with cassette memory. Press MENU, select TAPE TITLE, then use the control dial to enter up to 10 characters. Confirm by selecting [←]. The label appears each time the cassette is inserted.

USER MANUAL GV-D900 SONY

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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

Model No. GV-D900

Model No. AC-V700

Serial No. ____

Serial No. ____

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GV-D900

C111 Cassette Memory

WARNING

To prevent 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.

For the customers in the United States and Canada

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

For the SONY Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

For the customers in the U.S.A. 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. 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.

For the customers in CANADA CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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Checking supplied accessories 6

Basic operations

Installing the AC adaptor/charger 7

Inserting a cassette 8

Playing back a tape 9

Various playback modes 11

Playing back a dual soundtrack tape 12

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources 13

Using the battery pack 14

Changing the mode settings 17

- for playing back -

Searching a scene 21

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date - date search 21

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title - title search 23

Searching for a photo - photo search/photo scan 24

Displaying recording data - data code function 27

Watching on a TV screen 28

- for editing -

Editing onto another tape 31

Recording from a VCR or TV 34

Audio dubbing 36

Superimposing a title 38

Making a custom title 42

Labeling a cassette 44

Assemble editing

What is assemble editing 46

Connecting the recording VCR 47

Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR 48

Adjusting the timing to start recording 51

Selecting scenes 53

Previewing scenes 54

Executing the assemble editing 57

Additional information

Usable cassettes and playback modes 58

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the VCR 60

Resetting the date and time 61

Notes on "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 63

Maintenance information and precautions 65

Using your VCR abroad 69

Trouble check 70

Self-diagnosis display 74

Specifications 80

Identifying the parts 82

Warning indicators 86

Index Back cover

Pasos previos

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony "Video Walkman" VCR.

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the VCR are shown in capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to ON.

Note on Cassette Memory

This VCR is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with this VCR. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory CIII

The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are:

- Date Search (p. 21)

• Photo Search (p. 24)

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

• Title Search (p. 23)

•Superimposing a title (p. 38)

- Making a custom title (p. 42)

- Labeling a cassette (p. 44)

For details, see page 58.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view the playback picture on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.

¡ Bienvenido!

Precautions on VCR care

• The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are not recorded on the tape. This is not a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
• Do not let the VCR get wet. Keep the VCR away from rain and sea water. Letting the VCR get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave the VCR exposed to temperatures above 140^ (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

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Checking supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR.

1 AC-V700 AC adaptor/charger (1) (p. 7, 14) The shape of the plug varies from region to region.
② DK-415 connecting cord (1) (p. 7)
3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 32, 34, 47)
4 S video cable(1) (p. 28, 32, 34, 47)
5 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 84)
6 DV cable (1) (p. 31)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the VCR, video tape, etc.

Installing the AC adaptor/charger

Operaciones básicas

Use the supplied AC adaptor/charger.

(1) Set the mode change switch to VCR/CAMERA.
(2)Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor/charger.
(3)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) While pressing the connecting plate of the connecting cord, slide it to the left so that it attaches to the battery mounting surface firmly.

To remove the AC adaptor/charger

While pressing BATT, slide the connecting plate to the right.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

• If you set the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the VCR, the power supply to the VCR stops.
• You cannot change the battery pack attached to the AC adaptor/charger while supplying the power to the VCR.

Make sure that the power source is installed.

(1) While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(2)While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT to the right. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3)Insert a cassette with the window facing up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the Potsark on the cassette compartment.

* Mini is a trademark.

While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT to the right.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the □ and ▲ indicators flash on the LCD screen, and you cannot record. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

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Playing back a tape

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to ON.
The POWER lamp (green) on the front lights up.
(2)Press ◀◀ to rewind the tape.
(3)Press ▷ to start playback.
(4)Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the VCR to a TV or another VCR.

To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ▶▶.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT.

Note on DISPLAY button

Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators.

To erase the indicators, press again.

Using headphones

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the Ⓞ jack (p. 83). You can adjust the volume of the headphones using VOLUME.

Using a Remote Commander

You can operate this VCR using a Remote Commander supplied with a Sony product. Set COMMANDER in the menu system according to the remote control code of the Sony product.

Code Sony product

VTR 1 Betamax VCR

VTR 2 8mm video camera recorderDigital video camera recorder8mm VCR

VTR 3 VHS VCR

VTR 4 Digital VCRDigital video camera recorder

VTR 5 and 6 –

Notes on recording mode

This VCR plays back and records in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. The VCR automatically plays back the tape in the recorded mode. The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode. When recording, select SP or LP in the menu system.

Note on the beep sound

A beep sounds when you turn the power on. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the VCR.

Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select OFF in the menu system.

Cautions on the LCD panel

• Do not push nor touch the LCD when moving the LCD panel.
• Do not pick up the VCR by the LCD panel.
• Do not place the VCR so as to point the LCD screen toward the sun. The LCD panel may be damaged. Be careful when placing the VCR under sunlight or by a window.

Various playback modes

To view a still picture ( playback pause)

Press ■ during playback. The PAUSE lamp (orange) lights up. To resume playback, press ■ or ▷.

To locate a scene (picture search)

Keep pressing ◀◀ or ▶▶ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan)

Keep pressing ◀◀ while rewinding or ▶▶ while advancing the tape. To resume normal rewinding or fast-forward, release the button.

To view the picture at 1/3 speed (slow playback)

Press ▶ during playback. To resume normal playback, press ▷.

Notes on playback

• The sound is muted in the various playback modes.
• When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the VCR automatically enters stop mode. To resume playback press ▷.

Playing back a dual soundtrack tape

When you play back a dual soundtrack tape, select the desired sound in the menu.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select HiFi SOUND, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select desired sound, then press the control dial.

Normally select STEREO. You can hear stereo sound or sound 1 and 2 in case of dual soundtrack tape.

To listen to left channel or sound 1, select 1.

To listen to right channel or sound 2, select 2.

(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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1

MENU

COMMANDER VTR2 HiFi SOUND

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

↓

2

MENU

COMMANDER HiFi SOUND STEREO

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

TITI FERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

↓

3

MENU

MENU

COMMANDER

HiFi SOUND > 1

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

↓

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources

You can choose any of the following power sources for your VCR: battery pack, house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your VCR.

Place	Power source	Accessory to be used
Indoors	House current	Supplied AC adaptor/charger
Outdoors	Battery pack	Battery pack NP-F730, NP-730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950
In the car	12 V or 24 V car battery	Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700

Note on power sources

Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately.

Using alternative power sources

Using the battery pack

This VCR operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied). If you use any other battery pack to operate your VCR, the VCR may not operate or the battery life may be shortened.

"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Charging the battery pack

(1) Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.
(2)Connect the mains lead to mains. The beep sounds and the display window lights up.
(3) Install the battery pack. Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes 📂d the CHARGE lamp lights up, normal charge is completed. For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery slightly longer than "normal charge," leave the battery pack attached until the CHARGE lamp goes out and the remaining battery indicator becomes 📂

(4) Remove the battery pack. The battery pack can be used even if the charging is not completed.

Remaining battery indicator

Normal charge Full charge

FULL

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time for a normal charge. (Normal charge)

* Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully using the supplied AC charger. (Full charge) (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

Battery life

Battery pack Playback time

NP-F730 100 (90)

NP-F730H/F750 115 (105)

NP-F930 160 (135)

NP-F950 185 (165)

Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery pack.

Note on remaining battery time indication

Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen. It may not be displayed properly, however, depending on the conditions and circumstances of use.

Notes on charging the battery pack

• When the mode change switch is set to VCR/CAMERA during charging, charging stops.
• If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the AC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached, it will not be charged.
• You cannot charge the battery pack while operating the VCR using the AC adaptor/charger.
• When a fully charged battery pack is installed, the CHARGE lamp will light once, then go out.

Tiempo de carga

Paquete de batería Tiempo de carga *

NP-F730 250 (190)

NP-F730H/F750 270 (210)

NP-F930 330 (270)

NP-F950 360 (300)

Using alternative power sources

Install the battery pack on the VCR

While pressing the battery pack, slide it to the left so that it attaches to the battery mounting surface firmly.

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Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the VCR by grasping the battery pack.

To remove the battery pack

While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to the right.

Using a car battery

Use the DC adaptor/charger Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC adaptor/charger and the VCR using the supplied DK-415 connecting cord.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark.

Changing the mode settings

You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the VCR.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the control dial. Only the selected item is displayed.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, then press the control dial. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 2 and 3.
(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

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Selecting the mode setting of each item

COMMANDER

• Select VTR2 when using a Remote Commander supplied with Sony video camera recorder.
• Select VTR1 - 6 when using a Remote Commander supplied with Sony product.
• Select OFF when not using a Remote Commander or to prevent the unit from being operated by other Remote Commanders.

HiFi SOUND

• Normally select STEREO.
- Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual soundtrack tape.

REC MODE\*

• Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.
• Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode. You can record for 1.5 times longer than SP mode.

Note on LP mode

It is recommended that the tape recorded on this VCR in LP mode is played back on this VCR. If you play back the tape on other VCR, the sound and picture may be distorted. If you play back a tape, which was recorded on other VCR in LP mode, on this VCR, the sound and picture may also be distorted.

AUDIO MODE <12BIT/16BIT>

• Normally select 12BIT to record two stereo sound.
• Select 16BIT to record the one stereo sound with high quality.

TITLEERASE

Erase the title you have superimposed.

TITLE DSPL

• Select ON to display the title you have superimposed.
• Select OFF not to display the title.

TAPE TITLE

Select this item to label the cassette tape.

Changing the mode settings

• Select ON so that beeps sound when you turn the power on, etc.
• Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.

AUDIO MIX\*

Select this item and adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control dial.

CM SEARCH

• Select ON to search using cassette memory.
• Select OFF to search without using cassette memory.

DATA CODE

• Select DATE/CAM to display date and recording data during playback.
• Select DATE to display date during playback.

LCD COLOR\*

Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial to adjust the color intensity of the picture.

LCD HUE\*

Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial to adjust the hue of the picture.

DISPLAY\*

• Normally select LCD.
• Select V-OUT/LCD to display indicator both on the LCD screen and the TV screen.

Note on DISPLAY setting

If you press the DISPLAY button with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD, you cannot input an external signal.

AUTO TV ON\*

You can use this feature only with Sony TVs.

• Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function.
• Select OFF not to turn on the TV.

BEEP\*

Changing the mode settings

Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver (not supplied) is connected to when using the LASER LINK function.

CLOCK SET

Select this item to reset the date or time.

* These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the vanadium-lithium battery is charged. As far as the items without an asterisk are concerned, these settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the battery is removed.

Notes

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX.
• If you select 16BIT in AUDIO MODE menu, you cannot add an audio sound.

TV INPUT\*

Using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder, you can search a scene with a date or title. You can also search a photo (still picture) recorded by the Sony digital video camera recorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the digital camera recorder for details.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date - date search

You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with date - Date Search function. To search the beginning of the specific date and play back from the point, there are two ways:

• Using cassette memory, you can select the date displayed.
• Without using cassette memory.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the control dial.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears.
(6)Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ to select the date for playback.
Playback starts from the beginning of the selected date automatically.

To stop searching

Press □.

• The interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes. The VCR may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one.
• The short cursor on the screen suggests the date selected in the previous time.
• If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion, the Date Search may not function correctly.

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not.

Notas

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(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the control dial.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears.
(6) When the current position is [b], press ◀◀◀ to search towards [a] or press ▶▶▶I to search towards [c]. Each time you press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶▶I, the VCR searches for the previous or next date.
Playback starts automatically when date changed.

To stop searching

Press □.

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title - title search

You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with title - Title Search function.

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the control dial.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears.
(6)Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ to select the title for playback.
Playback starts from the scene of the selected title automatically.

To stop searching

Press □.

Notes

• You cannot superimpose or search a title, if you use a cassette tape without cassette memory.
• The VCR may not search, if there is a blank portion between the recorded portions in the tape.

Searching for a photo - photo search/photo scan

You can search for the recorded still picture - Photo Search function. There are two modes in Photo Search:

• Using cassette memory, you can select the recorded date displayed.
• Without using cassette memory.

You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically - Photo Scan function. Even if your tape has no cassette memory, you can use the Photo Scan function.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory - photo search

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2)Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the control dial.
(5)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
(6)Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ to select the date for playback.
Playback starts from the photo of the selected date automatically.

To stop searching

Press □.

Note

If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion, the Photo Search may not function correctly.

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory - photo search

You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not.

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(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the control dial.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
(6) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ to select the photo for playback. Each time you press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀, the VCR searches for the previous or next scene.
Playback starts from the photo automatically.

To stop searching

Press □.

Scanning photo - photo scan

You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears.
(3) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀.
Each photos are displayed for about 5 seconds automatically.

To stop searching

Press □.

Displaying recording data – data code function

Using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder, you can display recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) on the LCD screen during playback (Data Code). The Data Code is also displayed on the TV.

Press DATA CODE of the Remote Commander during playback.

JUL 4 1998

10:13:02 AM

Set DATA CODE in the menu system, and select the following items:

When DATE/CAM is selected: date → various settings (steady shot, AE mode, shutter speed, white balance, aperture value, gain) → no indicator.

When DATE is selected: date → no indicator.

• A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set.
• The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

Watching on a TV screen

Connect this VCR to another VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen.

Connecting directly to a VCR/TV

Open the jack cover. Connect this VCR to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV, using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. When connecting to the VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the supplied S video cable [a] to obtain a high quality picture. If you are going to connect the VCR using the S video cable [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].

Procedure to play back is the same as when playing back on the LCD screen. Turn down the volume of this VCR.

When connecting the A/V connecting cable

Connect the plugs to the jacks in the same colors on this VCR and the TV or the other VCR.

If the VCR or TV is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. With this connection, the sound is monaural even in stereo mode.

To display indicators on the TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu and press DISPLAY. To turn off, press DISPLAY again.

To connect to a TV or VCR without video/audio input jacks

Use the RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).

Using the AV cordless IR receiver – LASER LINK

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.

LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having the /mark by using infrared rays.

LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

To play back on a TV

(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Set the POWER switch on this VCR to ON.
(3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(4) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of the LASER LINK button lights up.
(5)Press ▷ on this VCR to start playback.
(6) Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver.

• You can turn on the TV automatically when you press the LASER LINK or ▷ button. To do so, set the AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV's main switch on, then do either of the following:
• Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV's remote sensor and press LASER LINK.
• Turn on the LASER LINK button and press ▷.
• You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set the AUTO TV ON to ON and the TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu system. With some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.
• The above features may not work with some TV models.

Note

When LASER LINK is activated (the LASER LINK button is lit), the VCR consumes power. Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed.

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Editing onto another tape

You can create your own video program by editing with any other DV, mini DV, 8 mm, HiB Hi8, VHS VHS, SVHS S-VHS, VHSC VHSC, SVHSC S-VHSC or B Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the DV cable.

Before editing

Connect the VCRs using the supplied DV cable or the supplied A/V connecting cable.

Using the DV connecting cable

Simply connect the supplied DV cable to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

• You can connect one VCR only.
• You can record picture, sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the DV cable only.
• You cannot edit the titles, display indicator, or the contents of cassette memory.
• If you record playback pause picture with the DV cable, the recorded picture becomes rough. And when you playback the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
• You can also use this VCR as a recorder with this connection. In this case "DV IN" indicator appears on the screen.

Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Notes on editing when using the A/V connecting cable

• Press DISPLAY, DATA CODE and SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander (not supplied) to turn off the display indicators. Otherwise, the indicators will be recorded on the tape.
• If the (recording) VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.
• You can edit precisely by connecting both VCRs using a LANC cable if the VCR has fine synchro-editing function, using this VCR as a player.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the (recording) VCR, and insert your recorded tape into this VCR.
(2)Play back the recorded tape on this VCR until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press ■ to set this VCR in playback pause mode.
(3) On the (recording) VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode.
(4)Press II on both VCRs simultaneously to start editing.

To edit more scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To stop editing

Press □ on both VCRs.

Recording from a VCR or TV

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Connect this (recording) VCR to the ( playback) VCR or TV. Turn down the volume of this VCR while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON, and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system.
(2)Press the two ● REC buttons at the same time, then press ■ to set the VCR to recording pause mode. The REC (red) and PAUSE (orange) lamps light up.
(3) Start playing back a tape on the ( playback) VCR or tune in the TV program you want to record. The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the LCD screen of this VCR.
(4)Press Ⅱ at the point where you want to start recording. The REC lamp remains on and the PAUSE lamp goes off.
S VIDEO and VIDEO/AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks.
If the ( playback) VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable [a] to obtain high quality picture.

• If the (recording) VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the VCR. Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the VCR. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.
• If you are going to connect the VCR using the S video cable [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable [b].
• If the S video jack is not provided on the TV or VCR, do not connect the S video cable to this VCR. Pictures will not appear.

To stop recording

Press □.

Notes on recording

• You cannot record a picture that has a copyright control signal for copyright protection of software. "COPY INHIBIT" appears if you try to record such a picture.
• If the VCR is kept in recording pause mode for more than five minutes, it automatically stops.

To record TV programs

The TGV-100 TV tuner unit (not supplied) enables you to record the TV program easily without connecting the VCR to the TV. See the operating instructions of the TV tuner unit for details.

The TV programs are recorded in the 16 bits mode.

You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment. You can add a sound on your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Do not connect the video (yellow) plug.

Notes on audio dubbing

• A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).
• A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.
• If you add a new sound on a tape recorded on other VCR (including GV-D900) or camcorder, the sound quality may not be as good as for the tape recorded on this VCR.
• When you record a playback pause picture with the DV cable, you cannot add audio to that portion of the tape.

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert your recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(3) On this VCR, press ▷ to set it to playback mode, and then locate the point where the recording should begin. Then press || to set it to playback pause mode.
(4)Press AUDIO DUB.
(5)Press ■ on this VCR and at the same time start playing back the audio you want to record. The new sound will be recorded in stereo 2. The recorded sound in stereo 1 is not heard.
(6)Press □ at the point where you want to stop recording.

To play back the new recorded sound

Adjust the balance between the original sound (stereo 1) and the new sound (stereo 2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu system.

Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (stereo 1) only. The factory setting is original sound only.

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles during playback or playback pause.

When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

You can select from eight preset titles and one original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.

Superimposing a title

(1) Press TITLE to display the title.
(2)Turn the control dial to select the title, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the color, size, or position, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the control dial.
(5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the title is arranged as desired.
(6)Press control dial again to complete the setting.
The "SAVE" appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set.

Preset titles can be scrolled in the following order:

HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END CUSTOM TITLE.

When you have stored an original title

The title appears above "CUSTOM TITLE."

Title colors ("COL")

WHT(White) YEL(Yellow) CYAN(Cyan) GRN(Green) VIO(Violet) RED(Red) BLUE(Blue).

Title size ("SIZE")

LG(Large) SM(Small).

Title position ("POS")

If you select the title size "LG," you can choose 8 positions. When you select the title size "SM", you can choose 9 positions at all.

To display no title

Select OFF in the TITLE DSPL menu.

Notes on titles

• You cannot superimpose a title to a blank portion of the tape.
• The titles you superimposed are displayed by only using the DV format video equipment with index title function.
• When you are searching the tape using the other video equipment, the portion of the tape you superimpose the title may be detected as an index signal.

Notes on the cassettes

• If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot superimpose the title. Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible.
• You can superimpose about 11 to 20 titles in one cassette, if one title consists of about 5 characters.
• If the tape has too many index signals and photo data, you may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full.

(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the control dial.
(4) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press control dial again.
(5)Press MENU to erase the menu display.

If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot erase the title. Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible.

Nota

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make one title of up to 20 characters and store it in memory.

(1) Press TITLE to display the titles.
(2)Turn the control dial to select CUSTOM TITLE, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the control dial.
(5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish the title.
(6)Turn the control dial to select [←], then press the control dial.

To erase a character

In step 3, turn the control dial to select [←] then press control dial. The last character is erased.

To change the title you have made

In step 2, turn the control dial to select the title which you want to change, then press the control dial. Erase characters one after another, then make the new title again.

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory.

When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on, the label appears.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4)Turn the control dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the control dial.
(5)Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the control dial.
(6)Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the control dial.
(7) Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you finish the label.
(8)Turn the control dial to select [←], then press the control dial.

To erase a character

In step 5 turn the control dial to select [←], then press the control dial. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If the mark appears in step 4

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to 4 titles also appear.

Note on “----” displayed on the menu

The “----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label. When the “----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces, the cassette memory is full.

Note on the cassettes

If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure, you cannot label it. Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible.

What is assemble editing

Edición montada

"Editing" is to make a new tape from a prerecorded tape by deleting unnecessary scenes and allocating the scenes you want in the desired order.

This VCR has the assemble function which enables you to select scenes while playing back a tape. After all the scenes you want have been selected, the VCR automatically assembles them to be recorded on another tape.

Assemble editing procedure

Preparation

This preparation is necessary only for the first time you do the assemble editing, as long as you use the same recording VCR.

(1)Connect the recording VCR.
(2) Set this VCR to control the recording VCR.
(3) Adjust the timing to start/stop recording.

Editing

(1)Select the scenes.
Mark the IN and OUT points for each scene.
"IN" point is the beginning of a scene.
"OUT" point is the end of a scene.

(2)Preview the scenes you selected.

(3) Execute the assemble editing.

Connecting the recording VCR

Use a VCR which is controlled by an infrared remote control system. Connect the recording VCR in the same way as "Editing onto another tape" (p. 31).

Using the DV cable

Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable

Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR

Set the remote control mode and the button to release the recording pause mode according to the recording VCR.

(1)Press ASSEMBLE.

The ASSEMBLE menu appears.

To set the remote control mode

(2)Turn the control dial to select SET UP, then press the control dial. The SET UP menu appears.
(3)Turn the control dial to select IR SET UP, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select the remote control mode of the recording VCR, then press the control dial. Refer to the "VCR remote control mode list" on the next page. Try the number listed first.

To set the button to release the recording pause mode

(5)Turn the control dial to select PAUSE MODE, then press the control dial.
(6)Turn the control dial to select the button you press to release recording pause mode on the recording VCR, PAUSE or REC or PB (playback), then press the control dial.

VCR remote control mode list / Lista de modo de control remoto de videograbadoras

Brand Remote control mode Marca Modo de control remoto

Sony	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Admiral (M. Wards)	89
Aiwa	80
Audio Dynamic	21, 35
Bell&Howell (M. Wards)	36
Brosconic 70, 82
Canon 77, 78, 97
Citizen	47
Craig	73, 47
Curtis Mathis	08, 80, 77
Daewoo	26, 40, 77
DBX	21, 33, 35
Dimensia	08
Emerson	26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81
Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44
Funai	80
General Electric	87, 08, 77, 32*, 94*
Goldstar 47
Hitachi	78, 08, 42
Instant Replay	77, 78
JC Penny 77, 42, 08, 36, 21, 33, 35
JVC	21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35
Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35
LXI (Sears)	80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37
Magnavox	83, 78, 77
Marantz 21, 33, 35
Marta	47
Memorex	77, 37
Minolta	42, 08
Mitsubishi/MGA	28, 22, 23, 24

Note on remote control mode

You cannot do the assemble editing with some VCRs (for recording) if the remote control mode does not correspond to this VCR (for playing).

Brand Remote control mode Marca Modo de control remoto

Multitech 23, 80, 32
NEC 21, 33, 35
Olympic 77, 78
Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96
Pentax 42, 08
Philco 78, 77
Philips 83, 78, 77
Pioneer 78
Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17
RCA/PROSCAN 08, 42, 16, 77, 83, 07, 40, 41, 78*
Realistic 77, 36
Sansui 21
Singer 73
Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*
Sanyo 36, 37
Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24
Sharp	89, 88
Shitom	73
Signature 2000 (M. Wards)
	80, 89
Sylvania	83, 78, 77, 80
Symphonic	80
Tashiro 47
Tatung	21, 33, 35
Teac	21, 33, 80, 35
Technics 77, 78
Toshiba	40, 07
Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47
Yamaha	36, 21, 33, 35
Zenith 95

* TV/VCR component / Componente de TV/videograbadora

Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR

To operate the recording VCR with this VCR, place the VCRs about 1 foot (30 cm) apart from each other and point the assemble editing control emitter of this VCR at the remote sensor of the recording VCR.

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Trying the recording VCR

After the setting, make sure that you can operate the recording VCR with this VCR.

(1) On the SET UP menu, turn the control dial to select IR TEST, then press the control dial.
(2)Turn on the recording VCR. Insert a cassette that can be recorded and set the VCR to recording pause mode.
(3)Press the control dial. If the setting was made correctly, the tape starts recording.

If the recording VCR does not operate, try another remote control mode.

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Adjusting the timing to start recording

When a VCR is remote-controlled, there is time lag from when the VCR receives the signal to when it actually operates. The time lag differs depending on the recording VCR.

During the assemble editing, the time lag results in missing scenes or unnecessary scenes on the edited tape.

To edit scenes correctly, this VCR should send the recording start/stop signal early or late to the recording VCR.

Note on connection

To do the timing adjustment, connect the VCRs using the AV connecting cable.

You cannot do the timing adjustment when the VCRs are connected using the DV connecting cable.

Measuring the time lag

Have a pen or something write with.

(1) On the ASSEMBLE menu, turn the control dial to select TIMING ADJ, then press the control dial.
(2)Turn on the recording VCR and insert a cassette that can be recorded.
(3) Set the recording VCR to recording pause mode.
(4)Press the control dial. The recording starts.

The “CUT-IN” and “CUT-OUT” points are recorded five times each. When the recording ends, the SET UP menu appears.

(5)Playback the tape in slow mode and write down the first figure displayed for each "CUT-IN" point and the last figure for each "CUT-OUT" point.

ASSEMBLE SET UP TIMING ADJUST

Adjusting the timing to start recording

Adjusting the timing

Calculate the average of the five figures for the "CUT-IN" point and do the same for the "CUT-OUT" point.

Example:

$$ (5 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 5) \div 5 = 5 $$

(1)Turn the control dial to select "CUT-IN ADJ," then press the control dial.
(2)Turn the control dial until the average you calculated for the "CUT-IN" point appears, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select "CUT-OUT ADJ," then press the control dial.
(4) Turn the control dial until the average you calculated for the "CUT-OUT" point appears, then press the control dial.
(5)Turn the control dial to select RETURN, then press the control dial. The ASSEMBLE menu appears.

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To turn off the ASSEMBLE menu

Press ASSEMBLE.

Select the scenes in the order you want to edit. One scene selected for editing is called "a cut." You can select a cut in the unit of a frame.

In the following operations:

• the "IN point" means the beginning of a cut
• the "OUT point" means the end of a cut

(1) Insert the playback cassette in this VCR and the recording cassette in the recording VCR.
(2)Playback the tape in this VCR.
(3)Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu.
(4) Using the tape transport buttons, locate the IN point and set to playback pause mode.
(5)Press the control dial. The IN point is marked.
(6) Using the tape transport buttons, locate the OUT point and set to playback pause mode.
(7)Press the control dial.
(8) Repeat steps 4 to 7 to select cuts.

To change or delete cuts

See pages 55 and 56.

Para cambiar o eliminar cortes

After selecting cuts, make sure that the IN and OUT points are correctly marked.

(1) Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select PREVIEW, then press the control dial. The PREVIEW menu appears.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the cut you want to check, then press the control dial. The VCR sends the tape to the IN point of the selected cut and plays back the cut. After the playback, the ASSEMBLE menu appears.
To preview other cuts, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Changing the IN/OUT point of a cut

You can reselect the IN and OUT points.

(1) Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select PROGRAM, then press the control dial. The list of the IN and OUT points appears.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the IN or OUT point you want to change, then press the control dial. The selected point flashes.
(4)Reselect the point.

(1) Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select DELETE, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select 1PGM DELETE, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select the cut you want to delete, then press the control dial. The IN and OUT points become “-:-:-:-:-” and then the display returns to the ASSEMBLE menu. To delete other cuts, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4.

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(1) Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select DELETE, then press the control dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select ALL CLEAR, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select ALL CLEAR, then press the control dial. The ASSEMBLE menu appears.

3

To cancel deleting

Select CANCEL in step 4.

Executing the assemble editing

The selected cuts are automatically assembled and recorded on the tape in the recording VCR.

(1) Insert the recording tape in the recording VCR, and set to recording pause mode.
(2) Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select EXECUTE, then press the control dial.

The EDITING display instructs you to set the recording VCR to recording pause mode and to press the control dial.

(4)Press the control dial.

The assemble editing starts. When it is completed, both VCRs stop automatically.

Additional information

Usable cassettes and playback modes

Selecting cassette types

You can use the mini DV cassette only. You cannot use any other DV, 8 8 mm, Hi8 Hi8, VHS VHS, SVHS S-VHS, VHSC VHSC, SVHSC S-VHSC or B Betamax cassette.

We recommend mini DV cassette with cassette memory.

There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. This VCR can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Massette Memory) mark. Sony recommends that you use a tape having (I) mark to enjoy this VCR fully.

When you play back

Copyright signal

Using this VCR, you cannot play back a tape that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen or on the TV screen if you try to play back such a tape. This VCR does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

Audio mode

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu system during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears.

Slide out the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible. [a]

When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette

Be sure to affix a label on only the location as illustrated below so as not to cause malfunction of the VCR. [b]

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position.

Slide out to prevent accidental erasure./ Deslícela para evitar borrados accidentales.

Note on gold-plated connector

If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes is dirty or dusty, you may not operate the function using cassette memory. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cotton-wool swab, about every 10 times ejection of a cassettes. [c]

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the VCR

Carga de la pila de vanadio-litio de la videograbadora

Your VCR is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the menu settings, regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the VCR. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use the VCR. It will be completely discharged in about 6 months if you do not use the VCR at all. Even if the vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the VCR operation. To retain the menu settings, charge the battery if the battery is discharged. The following are charging methods:

• Connect the VCR to a wall outlet using the supplied AC adaptor/charger, and leave the VCR with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
  • Install the fully charged battery pack on the VCR, and leave the VCR with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Resetting the date and time

The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use the VCR for about 6 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in the VCR will have been discharged. In this case, first charge the vanadium-lithium battery, then reset the date and time.

(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the control dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to adjust the year, and then press the control dial.
(5) Set the month, day, hour and minutes by turning and pressing the control dial.
(6)Press MENU to erase the menu.

graph TD
    A["Step 4: Hand moves from 1998 JAN to 1998 JAN then moves back to 12 AM"] --> B["Step 5: Hand moves from 1998 JUL to 1998 JUL 4 then moves back to 5 PM"]
    B --> C["Step 6: Hand moves from 1998 JUL to 1998 JUL 4 then moves back to 30 PM"]

To correct the date and time setting

Repeat steps 2 to 6.

The year indicators changes as follows:

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of this VCR operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

Notes on "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption.

Sony recommends that you use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with video equipment having the Markithium When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the Markithium video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes.* However, if you use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes.

* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under.

How the battery consumption is displayed

The power consumption of the VCR changes depending on its use. While checking the condition of the VCR, the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the condition changes drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes. Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen, the indicator may also flash under some conditions.

Notes on "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication

• If the indication seems incorrect, use up the battery pack and then recharge it fully (Full charge ^1) ). Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time, or you have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged.
• After you have used the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with an equipment not having the InfoLITHIUM mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the InfoLITHIUM mark and then recharge fully.

Why the remaining battery indication does not match the battery life in the operating instructions

The battery life is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The battery life becomes very short in a cold environment. The battery life in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully charged (or normal charged ^2) ) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the VCR, the remaining battery time is not same as the battery life in the operating instructions.

^1) Full charge: charging until the CHARGE lamp of the AC adaptor/charger goes off and the battery mark becomes FULL F774
^2) Normal charge: charging until the battery mark of the AC adaptor/charger becomes 📂

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If the VCR is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the VCR, on the surface of the tape, or on the head drum. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the VCR may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the VCR is furnished with moisture sensors. Take the following precautions.

Inside the VCR

If there is moisture inside the VCR, the beep sounds and the ◆ indicator flashes on the LCD screen. If this happens, none of the function except cassette ejection will work. Open the cassette compartment, turn off the VCR, and leave it about 1 hour. When ▲ indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the VCR. Eject the cassette, turn off the VCR, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the VCR from a cold place to a warm place, put the VCR in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.

(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the VCR.
(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).

Maintenance information and precautions

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

The video heads may be dirty when:

• mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture
• playback pictures do not move
• playback pictures are hardly visible
• playback pictures do not appear
• the ✗ indicator and “☐☐ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the ✗ indicator flashes on the LCD screen

Black and white close-up of white flower clusters on dark background (no text or symbols)

Black and white close-up of two white flowers on a dark background (no text or symbols)

or o

Black and white abstract image with horizontal stripes and cloud-like shapes (no text or symbols)

If [a] or [b] happens, clean the video heads with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)

Note

If the DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) is not available in your area, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance information and precautions

• Operate the VCR on 8.4 V (AC adaptor/charger) or 7.2 V (battery pack).
• Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the VCR and have it checked by Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the VCR.
• Do not wrap up the VCR and operate it since heat may build up internally.
• Keep the VCR away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not push the LCD screen.
• If the VCR is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
• While using the VCR, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

VCR care

• When the VCR is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power source and remove the tape. Periodically turn on the power, play back a tape for about 3 minutes.
• If fingerprints or dust are on the LCD screen, we recommend you remove them using the LCD cleaning kit (not supplied).
• Clean the VCR body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.
• Do not let sand get into the VCR. When you use the VCR on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Precauciones

Maintenance information and precautions

On AC adaptor/charger

Charging

• Use only a lithium ion type battery pack.
• Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging.
• The battery pack will get hot during charging. This is normal.

Others

• Unplug the AC adaptor/charger from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Do not operate the AC adaptor/charger with a damaged cord or if the AC adaptor/charger has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not bend the AC power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the AC adaptor/charger may be damaged.
  • Always keep the metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the AC adaptor/charger.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the AC adaptor/charger.
• While the AC adaptor/charger is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.
• The AC charger becomes warm while in use. This is normal.
• Do not place the AC adaptor/charger in locations that are:

-Extremely hot or cold
- Dusty or dirty
- Very humid
- Vibrating

If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Using your VCR abroad

Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your VCR abroad, check the following points.

Power sources

You can use your VCR in any country or area with the supplied AC adaptor/charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the wall outlet [b].

graph LR
    A["AC-V700"] --> B["Plug"]
    B --> C["Cap"]
    C --> D["Socket with Pin 1"]
    C --> E["Socket with Pin 2"]

Difference in color systems

This VCR is an NTSC system-based VCR. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based TV. Check the following list.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

If you run into any problem using the VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

VCR

Power

Symptom	Cause and/or corrective actions
The power is not on.	The AC adaptor/charger is not connected to a wall outlet.→ Connect the AC adaptor/charger to a wall outlet. (p. 7)The battery pack is not installed.Install the battery pack. (p. 14)The battery is dead.Use a charged battery pack. (p. 14)
The battery pack is quickly discharged.	The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 64)The battery pack has not been charged fully.Charge the battery pack again. (p. 14)The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.Use another battery pack. (p. 13)

Operation

Symptom	Cause and/or corrective actions
The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed.	The POWER switch is set to OFF. Set it to ON. (p. 9)The tape has run out. Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 9)
The tape does not start.	The tape is stuck to the drum. Eject the cassette. (p. 8)The tape has run out. Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 9)The tab on the cassette is out (red). Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 8)
The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.	The AC adaptor/charger is not connected to a wall outlet. Connect the AC adaptor/charger to a wall outlet. (p. 7)The battery is dead. Use a charged battery pack or the AC adaptor/charger. (p. 7, 14)
and indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works.	Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour. (p. 65)
“CLOCK SET” appears when the VCR is turned on.	Reset the date and time. (p. 61)

Operation

Symptom	Cause and/or corrective actions
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.	The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu system.→ Set it to STEREO. (p. 12)The volume is turned to the minimum.→ Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 9)AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu system.→ Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system (p. 17).
The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.	AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu system.→ Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system (p. 17).
The title is not displayed.	TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu system.→ Set it to ON in the menu system. (p. 17)
The title is not recorded.	The tape has no cassette memory.→ Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 38)The cassette memory is full.→ Erase another title. (p. 41)The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.→ Slide the protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 8)Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape.→ Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 40)
The cassette label is not recorded.	The tape has no cassette memory.→ Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 44)The cassette memory is full.→ Erase some titles. (p. 41)The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure.→ Slide the protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 8)
Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work.	The tape has no cassette memory.→ Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 21)CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu system.→ Set it to ON. (p. 21)
The title search function does not work.	The tape has no cassette memory.→ Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 23)CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu system.→ Set it to ON. (p. 23)There is no title in the tape.→ Superimpose the titles. (p. 38)
CIII indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory.	The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.→ Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 59)

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Picture

Symptom	Cause and/or corrective actions
The picture is “noisy” or does not appear.	The video heads may be dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 66)
× indicator flashes on the LCD screen.	The video heads may be dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 66)
The picture is too bright or too dark.	LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly. Press + or – to obtain the brightness you want. (p. 9)
The picture does not appear on the LCD screen.	Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Others

Symptom	Cause and/or corrective actions
While editing using the DV connecting cable, recording picture cannot be monitored.	Remove the DV connecting cable, and connect it again.
The VCR becomes warm.	If the power of the VCR is on for a long time, it becomes warm, which is not malfunction.
No function works though the power is on.	Disconnect the connecting plug on the AC adaptor/charger or the battery pack, then reconnect it in about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button at the bottom of the VCR using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the factory setting.) (p. 82)
The numbers or letters of 5 characters is displayed as a counter.	Self-diagnosis function was activated.→See the table in page 74 and treat the VCR appropriately.

AC adaptor/charger

Symptom	Corrective actions
The VCR/CAMERA or CHARGE lamp does not light.	· Disconnect the power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord. (p. 7)
The CHARGE lamp flashes.	· See the chart on the next page.

When the CHARGE lamp flashes

Check through the following chart.

graph TD
    A["Remove the battery pack from the AC adaptor/charger. Then install the same battery pack again."] --> B["When the CHARGE lamp flashes again\nInstall another battery pack."]
    A --> C["When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again\nIf the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while, there is no problem. *"]
    B --> D["When the CHARGE lamp flashes again\nThe problem is with the AC adaptor/charger."]
    B --> E["When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again\nIf the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while, the problem is with the battery pack installed first."]
    D --> F["Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem."]
    E --> F

* If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging. This does not indicate a problem. Repeat again to charge with same battery pack.

Self-diagnosis display

The VCR has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the VCR's condition with five digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The five-digit display informs you of the VCR's current condition. The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of the VCR.

LCD screen

Self-diagnosis display

• C: □□: □□

You can service the VCR yourself.

• E: □□: □□

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display	Cause and/or corrective actions
C:21:□□	Moisture condensation has occurred.Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour. (p. 65)
C:22:□□	The video heads are dirty.Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 66)
C:23:□□	You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 63)
C:31:□□C:32:□□	A servicable situation not malfunctioned above has occurred.Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the VCR. (p. 8)Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor/charger or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate the VCR.
E:61:□□E:62:□□	A VCR malfunction which you cannot service has occurred.Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Video recording system

Two rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12bits (Fs 32kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16bits (Fs 48kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with logo printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.83 mm/s

LP: Approx. 12.57 mm/s

Recording/playback time

SP mode: 1 hour (DVM60)

LP mode: 1.5 hours (DVM60)

Fastforward/rewind time

Approx. 2 min. 30 s (DVM60)

LCD screen

Picture

5.5 inches measured diagonally 3^1/4 to 2^3/8 in. (80.7 × 58.9 ~mm)

On-screen display

TN LCD/TFT active matrix method

Total dot number

224,640 (940 × 234)

Input and output

connectors

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

Video input/output

Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced, sync negative

Audio input/output

327 mV, (at output impedance

less than 1 kohm)

DV input/output

4-pin special connector

Headphones jack

IR space transmission system according to EIAJ (Electric Industries Association of Japan) standards

Audio carrier wave

Lch : 4.3 MHz

Rch : 4.8 MHz

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC adaptor/charger)

Average power consumption

Recording: 10.9 W

Playback: 10.2 W

Operating temperature

32^ to 104^ (0^ to 40^)

Storage temperature

-4^ to +140^ (-20^ to +60^)

Dimensions

Approx. 5^7/8 · 2^1/2 · 5^3/8 in.

Approx. 2 lb 2 oz (970 g) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette, and shoulder strap

Speaker

Dynamic-speaker

Supplied accessories

See page 6.

AC adaptor/charger

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

25 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 2.0 A in operating mode

Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode

Application

Sony battery pack NP-F730,

NP-730H, NP-F750, NP-F930,

NP-F950 lithium ion type

Operating temperature

32^ to 104^ (0^ to 40^)

Storage temperature

-4^ to +140^ (-20^ to +60^)

Dimensions

Approx. 5 · 2^3/16 · 3^3/4 in.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Videograbadora

Sistema

Grabación de video

1 LCD screen
2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 9)
3 VOLUME buttons (p. 9)
4 EJECT knob (p. 8)
5 Cassette compartment (p. 8)
6 POWER lamp (p. 9)
7 Remote sensor

Aim a Remote Commander (not supplied) here for remote control.

8 RESET button (bottom) (p. 72)
9 Control dial (p. 12, 17)
10 MENU button (p. 12, 17)
11 POWER switch (p. 9)
12 LASER LINK button (p. 29)
13 LANC control jack

stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as control L or REMOTE.

14 Jack cover (p. 28)

1 Pantalla LCD
2 Botones LCD BRIGHT (p. 9)
3 Botones VOLUME (p. 9)
4 Mando EJECT (p. 8)
5 Compartimiento de videocassettes (p. 8)
6 Indicador POWER (p. 9)
7 Sensor de control remoto

15 ● REC (recording) buttons and lamp (p. 34)
16 AUDIO DUB button (p. 37)
17 DISPLAY button (p. 9)
18 TITLE button (p. 39, 43)
19 ASSEMBLE button (p. 48)
20 CAUTION lamp (p. 86)
21 ▶ SLOW (slow) button (p. 11)
22 II PAUSE (pause) button and lamp (p. 11)
23 ▷ PLAY ( playback) button (p. 9)
24 ▶▶ FF (fastforward) button (p. 9)
25 □ STOP (stop) button (p. 9)
26 REW (rewind) button (p. 9)
27 Ⓞ (headphones) jack (p. 9)
28 S VIDEO input/output jack (p. 28, 32, 34, 47)
29 VIDEO/AUDIO input/output jacks (p. 28, 32, 34, 47)
30 RFU DC OUT jack
31 Speaker

32 PUSH OPEN button (p. 8)
33 LCD panel
34 Hooks for shoulder strap
35 LASER LINK emitter (p. 29)/Assemble editing control emitter (p.50)
36 Battery mounting surface (p. 7)
37 RELEASE knob

Slide up to release the terminal cover when attaching an accessory (not supplied).

38 DV IN/OUT jack (p. 31, 47)

This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions. The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.

39 BATT release lever (p. 7)

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

Operation indicators

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["STBY"]
    C["2"] --> B
    D["3"] --> B
    E["4"] --> F["BRT"]
    G["5"] --> F
    H["6"] --> I["DV IN 16BIT"]
    J["7"] --> I
    K["8"] --> I
    L["9"] --> I
    M["10"] --> I
    B --> N["0:1 2:3 4:15 40min"]
    F --> O["DV IN 16BIT"]
    I --> P["DV IN 16BIT"]

1 Tape transport mode indicator
2 Recording mode indicator (p. 10)
3 Cassette Memory indicator (p. 4)
4 Warning indicator (p. 86)
5 BRT (bright) indicator (p. 9)/VOL (volume) indicator (p. 9)
6 Time code indicator / Self-diagnosis display (p. 74)
7 Remaining tape indicator
8 DV IN indicator (p. 31)
9 Audio mode indicator (p. 58)
10 Remaining battery indicator (p. 63)/Remaining time in minutes indicator

Note on the time code

The time code is a signal recorded on tape to indicate position. It is in the form of "hours: minutes: seconds: frames" so that a position can be easily found. This unit automatically records the time code during recording. Press DISPLAY to check the time code on the LCD screen or TV. The time codes are sequentially written through the tape beginning from 0:00:00:00 at the head of the tape. If the tape contains blank portions, the time code restarts from 0:00:00:00. You cannot rewrite the time code later.

The time code of this unit is in the Drop Frame mode and may indicate the time code with some frames skipped to adjust for the discrepancy.

If the CAUTION lamp and the indicators on the LCD screen flash, check the following: If the CAUTION lamp flashes, but no indicators appear on the LCD screen, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

♪: you can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON in the menu system.

1 The battery is weak or dead.

Slow flashing: The battery is weak.

Fast flashing: The battery is dead.

Depending on conditions, the indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

② The tape is near the end.

The flashing is slow.

3 The tape has run out.

The flashing becomes rapid.

4 No tape has been inserted.
5 The tab on the tape is out (red).
6 Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 65)
7 The video heads may be contaminated. (p. 66)
8 The clock is not set.

When this message appears though you set the date and time, the vanadium-lithium battery is discharged. Charge the vanadium-lithium battery. (p. 60)

9 Some other trouble has occurred.
Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility.
10 The battery is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type.
11 The tape has no cassette memory. (p. 4)

Charging battery pack 14

Cleaning video heads......66

Cleaning LCD screen 67

Color TV system 4,69

Connection....28, 31, 34, 47

COPY INHIBIT 58

Cut (changing) 55

Cut (deleting) 56

Cut (selecting) ....53

D

Data code 19

Date search 21

DISPLAY 9

E

Editing 31,46

Eject (▲) 8

F, G, H

Full charge ....15

HiFi SOUND 12

House current....7

I, J, K, L

I. link 84

InfoLITHIUM 63

LASER LINK 29

LCD BRIGHT 9

LCD COLOR 19

LCD HUE 19

LP mode 18

M, N

Menu system 17

Moisture condensation ...... 65

Normal charge 15

O, P, Q

Photo scan 26

Photo search 24

Playback on a TV 28

Playback pause.... 11

Power sources 13

Preview 54

R

Remaining battery indicator ....85

Remaining tape indicator ..... 85

S

Self-diagnosis function .....74

Shoulder strap ....84

T, U

Title (erasing) 41

Title (making) 42

Title (superimposing)...... 38

Title search.... 23

V, W, X, Y, Z

VOLUME 9

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Asa de hombro 84

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