©2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
3-064-176-11 (1)
Digital
Video Cassette
Recorder
Model No. GV-D800
Serial No.
Model No. AC –
Serial No.
GV-D800
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call :
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY
(7669) or write to :
Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive,
Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: GV-D800
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park
Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
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.
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 customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C ) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
For customers in the U.S.A.
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 battery.
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Table of contents
Getting started
Using this manual ................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories.............. 6
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 7
Connecting to a wall outlet ............. 7
Using with a battery pack
(not supplied) ............................. 8
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 11
Basic Operations
Playing back a tape ............................... 12
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 16
Recording from
the other VCR or TV ...................... 18
Advanced Operations
Enlarging playback images
– PB ZOOM ..................................... 20
Watching a tape with special effects
– Picture effect ................................. 21
Watching a tape with special
performances
– Digital effect ................................. 23
Quickly locating a scene
– Zero set memory ......................... 26
Searching with recording date
– Date search ................................... 27
Searching for a photo
– Photo search/Photo scan ........... 28
Displaying recording data and screen
indicators
– Data code function ...................... 30
Superimposing a title ........................... 31
Making your own titles ........................ 33
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 35
Dubbing only desired scenes
– Digital program editing.............. 37
Using with an analog video unit and a
personal computer
– Signal convert function............... 47
Inserting a scene from the other
(playback) VCR
– Insert Editing ............................... 48
Customizing Your VCR
Changing the menu settings................ 50
Resetting the date and time ................. 55
Additional Information
Digital8 system, recording, and
playback ........................................... 57
About i.LINK ......................................... 59
Troubleshooting .................................... 61
Self-diagnosis display........................... 63
Warning indicators and messages ...... 64
Using your VCR abroad ....................... 66
Maintenance information and
precautions ...................................... 67
Specifications ......................................... 71
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ...... 72
Index ........................................ Back cover
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— Getting started —
Using this manual
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your VCR are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to ON.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Before using your VCR
With your VCR, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your VCR records
and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your VCR plays back tapes
recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Howerer, you cannot use the
functions in “Advanced Operations” on page 20 to 34 for playback in the Hi8 /
standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix
pictures recorded in Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
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.
Getting started
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[a] [b] [c]
Using this manual
Precautions on VCR care
•The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white)
that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points occur normally in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.
•Do not let your VCR get wet. Keep your VCR away from rain and sea water. Letting
your VCR get wet may cause your VCR to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your VCR exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Do not place your VCR so as to point the LCD screen toward the sun. The inside of the
LCD screen may be damaged [c].
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the VCR, video tape, etc.
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR.
1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),
Power cord (1) (p. 7, 9)
2 A/V converting cable (1) (p. 18, 47)
3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 16, 18, 35, 47)
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Getting started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your VCR for an extended period, we recommend that you power it
from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
jack on your VCR with the plug’s v mark facing right.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack (not supplied) is
attached to your VCR.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack (not supplied)
cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when
the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
•Keep the AC power adaptor away from your VCR if the picture is disturbed.
When you use your VCR outdoors
Use the battery pack (not supplied) (p.8).
Using a car battery
Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
2, 3
1
8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Using with a battery pack (not supplied)
Install the battery pack to use your VCR outdoors.
Your VCR operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
Installing the battery pack
Press and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
To remove the battery pack
While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to the right.
After installing the battery pack
Do not carry your VCR by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may
slide off and cause damage to your VCR.
Remaining battery time indicator
When you use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack, the remaining battery time is displayed
on the LCD screen. It may not be displayed properly, however, depending on the
conditions and circumstances of use. The message appears when the battery is dead.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct
remaining battery time to be displayed.
Battery Pack
(not supplied)
BATT
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Getting started
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your VCR.
You can charge the battery with your VCR.
(1) Install the battery pack.
(2) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor (supplied with
your VCR) to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing right.
(3) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(5) Set the POWER switch to OFF. When charging begins, the POWER ON/
CHARGE lamp lights up orange.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your VCR.
Notes
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. Otherwise, a short-circuit may occur and damage the AC
power adaptor.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•If the battery pack is not to be used for an extended period, charge the battery pack
once fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a
cool place.
When the battery pack is charged fully
The POWER ON/CHARGE lamp goes off.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
1
3
2
5
POWER
OFF ON
10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F330 150 (90)
NP-F530/F550 210 (150)
NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240)
NP-F930/F950 390 (330)
NP-F960 420 (360)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-F330 60 (55) 105 (95)
NP-F530 100 (90) 175 (160)
NP-F550 130 (115) 210 (190)
NP-F730 225 (205) 365 (325)
NP-F730H/F750 265 (235) 440 (395)
NP-F930 360 (325) 575 (520)
NP-F950 405 (360) 675 (610)
NP-F960 475 (430) 790 (710)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
Numbers in parentheses “()” indicate the time using a normally charged battery pack.
The battery life will be shorter if you use your VCR in a cold environment.
You can charge the battery pack abroad
For details, refer to page 66.
If the power goes off even though the battery remaining indicator shows that the
battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery remaining indicator is corrected.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data, such as
battery consumption, with compatible electronic equipment. This VCR is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your VCR operates only with the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack has the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Getting started
We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 7-10).
(2) While pressing PUSH OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(3) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(4) Insert a cassette with the window facing up.
(5) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette
compartment.
To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 4.
Notes
•Do not insert your fingers or touch inside of the cassette compartment with your
fingers when it is open. It may cause your VCR to malfunction.
•Your VCR records pictures in the Digital8 system.
•The recording time when you use your VCR is half of indicated time on Hi8
tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8
tape.
•If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on your VCR. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette
2345
EJECT
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— Basic Operations —
Playing back a tape
(1) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette to play back (p. 7-11).
(2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to ON.
The POWER ON/CHARGE lamp (green) on the front lights up.
(3) Press H to start playback.
(4) Adjust the brightness using LCD BRIGHT.
(5) Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
To stop playback
Press x.
Note on the DISPLAY button
Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators. To make the indicators disappear, press
it again.
2
3
4
POWER
VOLUME
LCD
BRIGHT
5
OFF ON
PLAY
FF
STOP
REW
DISPLAY
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Basic Operations
Various playback modes
To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to ON.
To view a still image (playback pause)
Press X during playback. The PAUSE lamp (orange) lights up. To resume playback,
press X or H.
To advance the tape
Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press H.
To rewind the tape
Press m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press H.
To change the playback direction
Press c during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal
playback, press H.
To locate a scene while searching the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture at high speed while
advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press c
during playback, then press y. To resume normal playback, press H.
To view the picture at double speed
Press ×2 during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press
c during playback, then press ×2. To resume normal playback, press H.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press CFRAME (+) in playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the
reverse direction, press c FRAME (–) in playback pause mode. To resume normal
playback, press H.
In these various playback modes
•Noise may appear when your VCR plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8
system.
•Sound is muted.
•The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the
Digital8 system.
•The VCR does not automatically detect Digital8 or Hi8/standard 8 system in the
various playback modes.
Notes on the playback pause mode
•When playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your VCR automatically enters the
stop mode.
To resume playback, press H.
•The previous recording may appear.
Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system
Slow playback mode can be performed smoothly on your VCR; however, this function
does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
Using headphones
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the i jack (p. 73). You can adjust the volume of
the headphones by using the VOLUME +/– buttons. When you connect headphones,
the sound does not output from the speakers.
Playing back a tape
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Playing back a tape
Playing back a dual soundtrack tape
When you play back a dual soundtrack tape, select the desired sound in the menu
settings.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select HiFi SOUND, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired sound, then press the dial.
For details about the sound mode, refer to page 50.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu disappear.
MENU
4
3
1
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
STEREO
VCR SET
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
RETURN
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
1
VCR SET
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
STEREO
1
2
VCR SET
[
MENU
]
:
END
STEREO
1
2
VCR SET
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Basic Operations
Playing back a tape
Using a Remote Commander
You can operate your VCR using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony
product.
Set COMMANDER in the menu settings, according to the remote control code of the
Sony product.
Note
You cannot set the POWER switch to ON or OFF, or eject the cassette with the Remote
Commander.
Code Sony product
VTR 1 Betamax VCR
VTR 2 8mm video camera recorder
Digital video camera recorder
8mm VCR
VTR 3 VHS VCR
VTR 4 Digital VCR
Digital video camera recorder
VTR 5 and 6 Digital VCR
Wide mode playback and recording
Pictures recorded with a Sony digital video camera that have an aspect ratio of 16:9 on
your VCR can be played back. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Black bands appear on the LCD screen during playback in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The
picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in
the widthwise direction. If you set screen mode of the 16:9 wide-screen TV to the full
mode, you can see normal images [d].
[a]
[c]
[b]
16:9
WIDE
[d]
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in 16:9 WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size
when
– you connect your VCR to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– you connect your VCR to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your VCR to other equipment with the A/V connecting
cable.
When recording a 16:9 screen
Your VCR automatically detects the wide mode signals and records in wide mode.
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Viewing the recording on TV
If your TV is already connected to the other VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN input on the other VCR with the A/V connecting
cable (supplied). Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or the other VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white plug to the audio input jack on the other VCR or the TV. You do not connect the
red plug.
With this connection, the sound is monaural even in stereo mode.
To connect to a TV or the other VCR without Video/Audio jacks
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied).
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or the other VCR and the RFU adaptor.
With an RFU adaptor, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.
If your TV or the other VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR and the
S video jack on the TV or the other VCR.
S VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
Connect your VCR to your TV or to the other VCR with the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. Connect the
plugs to the jacks of the same colors on your VCR and the TV or the other VCR. Refer to
the operating instructions of your TV or the other VCR.
The playback procedure is the same as when playing back on the LCD screen. Turn
down the volume of your VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your VCR to the TV using the A/V connecting cable.
Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
: Signal flow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)
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Basic Operations
Viewing the recording on TV
Using the AV cordless IR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or the other
VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.
(1) After connecting your TV and the AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER
switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch on your VCR to ON.
(4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button
lights up.
(5) Press H on your VCR to start playback.
(6) Point your VCR at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the position of your
VCR and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear playback pictures.
To cancel the super laser link function
Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes off.
If you turn the power off
The super laser link function turns off automatically.
If you use a Sony TV
•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK. To do so,
make sure you:
– Turn the TV’s main switch on.
– Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.
– Point the infrared rays emitter at the TV’s remote sensor.
•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 AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to
the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be interrupted momentarily when the video input is switched.
•The above feature may not work on some TV models.
When the super laser link function is activated (the lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK
button lights up)
Your VCR consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link
function when it is not needed.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
SUPER LASER LINK
Infrared rays emitter
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S VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
3
REC
PAUSE
: Signal flow
Using the A/V connecting cable
You can record a tape from the other VCR or a TV program that has audio/video
outputs. Use your VCR as a recorder.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your (recording)
VCR. If you are recording a tape from the other (playback) VCR, insert a
recorded tape into the other (playback) VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(3) Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your (recording) VCR,
then immediately press X on your (recording) VCR. The REC (red) and
PAUSE (orange) lamps light up.
(4) Press H on the other (playback) VCR to start playback if you are recording a
tape from the other (playback) VCR. Select a TV program if you are recording
from TV.
The picture from a TV or the other (playback) VCR appears on the LCD screen
of your (recording) VCR.
(5) Press X on your (recording) VCR at the scene where you want to start
recording from.
The REC lamp remains on and the lamp on the X PAUSE lamp goes off.
When you have finished recording a tape
Press x on both your (recording) VCR and the other (playback) VCR.
Notes
•To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in
the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.
•If you use fast-forward or slow-playback mode on the other (playback) VCR, the
image being recorded may fluctuate. When you record from the other (playback)
VCR, be sure to play back the original tape at normal speed.
If the other (playback) VCR or TV is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. (Do not connect the red
plug.) The sound is monaural.
If your TV or the other (playback) VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your (recording)
VCR and the TV or the other (playback) VCR.
Recording from the other VCR or TV
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)
A/V converting cable (supplied)
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
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Basic Operations
3
REC
PAUSE
S VIDEO LANC
DV
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to the DV IN/
OUT or DV IN/OUT jack of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video
and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your (recording)
VCR, and insert the recorded tape into the other (playback) VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(3) Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your (recording) VCR,
then immediately press X on your (recording) VCR.
The REC (red) and PAUSE (orange) lamps light up.
(4) Press H on the other (playback) VCR to start playback.
The picture from a TV or the other (playback) VCR appears on the LCD screen
of your (recording) VCR.
(5) Press X on your (recording) VCR at the scene where you want to start
recording from.
The REC lamp remains on and the PAUSE lamp goes off.
When you have finished recoding a tape
Press x on both your (recording) VCR and the other (playback) VCR.
Note
If the connected equipment has a different kind of i.LINK system, it is not compatible
with your VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
During digital editing
The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed
picture.
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough, and when you play back the picture using your
VCR, the picture may jitter.
Before recording
Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen by pressing the
DISPLAY button. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
Recording from the other VCR or TV
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
(not supplied)
DV IN/OUT
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2
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PB ZOOM
[
EXEC
]
:
PB ZOOM
[
EXEC
]
:
PB ZOOM
You can enlarge moving and still images played back on tape.
(1) Press PB ZOOM on your VCR while you are playing back. The image is
enlarged, and R r T t appear on the LCD screen.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
R : The image moves downwards.
r : The image moves upwards.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.)
t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.)
To cancel the PB ZOOM function
Press PB ZOOM again.
Notes
•The PB ZOOM function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function.
•You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the PB ZOOM function
with your VCR. To record pictures that you have processed using the PB ZOOM
function, record the pictures on the other VCR using your VCR as a player.
Pictures processed by the PB ZOOM function
Pictures processed by the PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV IN/OUT
jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playback
The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled.
— Advanced Operations —
Enlarging playback images – PB ZOOM
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Advanced Operations
You can digitally process playback images to obtain special effects like those in films or
on TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The colors and brightness of the image are reversed.
SEPIA : The image is sepia.
B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the image looks like an illustration.
(1) Press MENU during playback.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then
press the dial.
The indicator changes as follows:
NEG.ART y SEPIA y B&W y SOLARIZE
(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
[a] [b]
Watching a tape with special effects
– Picture effect
MENU
2,3
1
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OFF
VCR SET
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OFF
NEG.ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
VCR SET
(Continued on the following page)
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Notes
•The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.
•You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function
with your VCR. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect
function, record the pictures on the other VCR using your VCR as a player.
Pictures processed by the picture effect function
Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playback
The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
Watching a tape with special effects – Picture effect
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Advanced Operations
Watching a tape with special
performances – Digital effect
You can add special effects on playback images using the various digital functions.
STILL
You can play back a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can play back still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can mask a brighter area in a still image with a moving image.
TRAIL
You can play back the image so that an incidental trailing image is left.
STILL
LUMI.
Still image Moving image
Still image Moving image
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(1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT during playback. The digital effect indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.
The indicator changes as follows:
STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL
(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.
In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:
STILL – The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
image
FLASH – The interval of flash motion
LUMI. – The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
masked with a moving image
TRAIL – The vanishing time of the incidental image
When the number of bars on the LCD screen getting bigger, the digital effect
will be getting bigger.
To cancel the digital effect function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT again.
Watching a tape with special performances – Digital effect
3
4
LUMI.
1
2
LUMI.
DIGITAL
EFFECT
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Advanced Operations
Watching a tape with special performances – Digital effect
Notes
•The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
•You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function
with your VCR. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect
function, record the images on the other VCR using your VCR as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playback
The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
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Your VCR goes forward or backward to stop automatically at a desired scene having a
counter value of “0:00:00”.
Use the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder for
this operation.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the digital video camera recorder.
Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.
(1) Press DISPLAY during playback.
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want
to locate later. The counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator flashes.
(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the counter’s zero point. The tape stops
automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.
(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.
Notes
•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding the tape, the zero set
memory function is canceled.
•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The zero set memory function may not work correctly.
Quickly locating a scene
– Zero set memory
DISPLAY
ZERO SET MEMORY
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Advanced Operations
[a][b][c]
JUL 5 2001JUL 4 2001 DEC 31 2001
Searching with recording date
– Date search
2
1
SEARCH
MODE
DATE
00
SEARCH
DATE
01
SEARCH
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander supplied with a
Sony digital video camera recorder for this operation.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the digital video camera recorder.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each
recording date.
(1) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date
search indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN
(2) When the current position is [b], press . to search towards [a] or press >
to search towards [c]. Your VCR automatically starts playback at the point
where the date changes.
Each time you press . or >, the VCR searches for the previous or next
date.
To stop searching
Press x.
Notes
•The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•The date search works only for tapes recorded with the date and time set.
•If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your VCR may not accurately find the
point where the recording date changes.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The date search function may not work correctly.
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You can search for the still image recorded on a tape with a Sony digital video camera
recorder (photo search).
You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five
seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony
digital video camera recorder for these operations.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of a Sony digital video camera recorder.
Use these functions to check the still images or to edit only still images.
Searching for a photo
(1) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo
search indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN
(2) Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or >,
your VCR searches for the previous or next photo. Your VCR automatically starts
playback from the photo.
To stop searching
Press x.
Searching for a photo
– Photo search/Photo scan
2
PHOTO
01
SEARCH
1
SEARCH
MODE
PHOTO
00
SEARCH
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Advanced Operations
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan
Scanning photo
(1) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan
indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN
(2) Press . or >.
Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.
To stop scanning
Press x.
Note
The photo search and photo scan functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8
system.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly.
2
1
SEARCH
MODE
PHOTO
00
SCAN
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When you play back tapes recorded by your VCR, you can check the recording date/
time.
Also, when you play back tapes recorded by a Digital8 system video camera recorder
with the data code function, you can check the recording date/time and various settings
when you have recorded.
Using the data code function
Your VCR automatically stores the date/time and the recording data used during the
recording in the memory of the tape.
Press DATA CODE on your VCR.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,
gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator
To not display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 50).
The display changes as follows:
date/time t no indicator
Note on the data code function
The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
Recording data
Recording data is the information of your VCR or camcorder when you have recorded.
When you use the data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if
– A blank section of the tape is being played back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
– The tape was recorded by a camcorder or your VCR without the date and time
settings.
Data code
When you connect your VCR to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Displaying recording data and screen indicators
– Data code function
Date/time Various settings
Aperture value
SteadyShot OFF indicator
White balance indicator
Gain indicator
Shutter speed indicator
Exposure mode indicator
60 AWB
F1.8 9dB
AUTO
JUL 4 2001
12:05:56
AM
DATA CODE
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Advanced Operations
Superimposing a title
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 33). You can also select
the language, color, size, and position of titles.
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
The titles are displayed in the language you selected.
(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then
press the dial. The item appears.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE, then press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
(6) Press REC to start recording.
(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.
VACATION
1
2
T
I
TLE
VACATION
S
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VACATION
3
4
TITLE
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
T
I
TLE
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
PRESET T
I
TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B
I
RTHDAY
HAPPY HOL
I
DAYS
CONGRATULAT
I
ONS
!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDD
I
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VACAT
I
ON
THE END
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
PRESET T
I
TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B
I
RTHDAY
HAPPY HOL
I
DAYS
CONGRATULAT
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!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDD
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VACAT
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THE END
[
T
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]
: END
PRESET T
I
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HELLO
!
HAPPY B
I
RTHDAY
HAPPY HOL
I
DAYS
CONGRATULAT
I
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!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDD
I
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VACAT
I
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THE END
RETURN
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
PRESET T
I
TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B
I
RTHDAY
HAPPY HOL
I
DAYS
CONGRATULAT
I
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!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDD
I
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VACAT
I
ON
THE END
[
T
I
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]
: END
PRESET T
I
TLE
HELLO
!
HAPPY B
I
RTHDAY
HAPPY HOL
I
DAYS
CONGRATULAT
I
ONS
!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDD
I
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VACAT
I
ON
THE END
RETURN
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
S
I
ZE
LARGE
VACATION
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To superimpose the title while you are recording
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded.
To select the language of a preset title
If you want to change the language, select before step 2. Then select the desired
language and return to step 2.
To use the custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.
Title setting
•The title color changes as follows :
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
•The title size changes as follows :
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.
•The title position changes as follows :
1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9
When the number of the title position getting larger, the title is positioned in getting
lower on the LCD screen. When you select the title size to LARGE, you connot choose
position 9.
When you are selecting and setting the title
You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.
While you are playing back
You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on the tape.
You can record a title when you dub a tape by connecting your VCR to the other VCR
with the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not
supplied) instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the title.
Superimposing a title
33
Advanced Operations
Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in your VCR. Each title can have up to 20
characters.
(1) Press TITLE.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second
line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
1
2
3
4
6
TITLE
PRESET T
I
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HELLO
!
HAPPY B
I
RTHDAY
HAPPY HOL
I
DAYS
CONGRATULAT
I
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!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDD
I
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VACAT
I
ON
THE END
[
T
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]
: END
T
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CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
T
I
TLE SET
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
T
I
TLE SET
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
T
I
TLE SET
[
T
I
TLE
]
: END
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34
To change a title you have stored
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,
then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as
desired.
If you select [ ]
The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. Select [ ] to return
to the previous screen.
To erase a character
Select [C]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank space.
Making your own titles
35
Editing
— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
: Signal flow
S VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
Using the A/V connecting cable
Connect your VCR to the other (recording) VCR using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your VCR.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the other
(recording) VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your (playback) VCR.
(2) Set the input selector on the other (recording) VCR to LINE. For details, refer
to the operating instructions of the other (recording) VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(4) Press H PLAY to play back the recorded tape on your (playback) VCR.
(5) Start recording on the other (recording) VCR.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the other (recording) VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR.
Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen
If they are displayed, press the following buttons to not record the indicators on the
dubbed tape
– DISPLAY
– DATA CODE
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:
8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax,
ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, or Digital8
If the other (recording) VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white plug to the audio input jack on the VCR. You do not need to connect the red plug.
With this connection, the sound will be monaural.
If the other (recording) VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your (playback)
VCR and the other (recording) VCR.
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)
36
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) 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 cannot dub the screen indicators.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the other
(recording) VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your (playback) VCR.
(2) Set the input selector on the other (recording) VCR to DV IN if it is available.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the other (recording) VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your (playback) VCR.
(5) Start recording on the other (recording) VCR.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the other (recording) VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR.
Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system
The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system
Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
See page 59 for more information about i.LINK.
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the recorded pictures
on other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
S VIDEO LANC
DV
DV IN/OUT
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
Dubbing a tape
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied)
37
Editing
Dubbing only desired scenes
– Digital program editing
Unwanted scene Unwanted scene
Switch the order
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating
the other (recording) VCR.
Scenes can be selected by frame.
Before operating the Digital program editing
Step 1 Connecting the other (recording) VCR (p. 37).
Step 2 Setting the other (recording) VCR for operation (p. 38).
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the other (recording) VCR (p. 43).
When you dub using the same (recording) VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Using the Digital program editing function
Operation 1 Making the program (p. 45).
Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 46).
Notes
•The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•You cannot dub the display indicators.
•When you edit a digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC.
•When you confirm the set-up video screen, connect your (playing) VCR to a TV, or a
monitor using the super laser link function.
Step 1: Connecting the other (recording) VCR
You can connect either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable).
When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 35.
When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as
illustrated on page 36.
Unwanted scene Unwanted scene
Switch the order
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
4 6-9
5
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
i . L I NK
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
3
OTHERS
WORLD TIME
BEEP
CO
MM
ANDER
D
I
SPL
AY
V
I
DEO ED
I
T
ED
I
T SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
0 HR
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
2
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
OTHERS
3
MENU
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
Step 2: Setting the other (recording) VCR for operation
- Using the A/V connecting cable
To edit using the other (recording) VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the
remote sensor on the other (recording) VCR.
When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below.
Setting the IR SETUP code
(1) Set the POWER switch to ON on your (playback) VCR.
(2) Turn the power of the other (recording) VCR on, then set the input selector to
LINE.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to
VCR/VTR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of the other
(recording) VCR (P. 39), then press the dial.
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* TV/VCR component
Note on the IR SET UP code
The Digital program editing does not work if the VCR is not corresponded to IR SETUP
codes.
Brand IR SET UP code
Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Admiral (M. Wards) 89
Aiwa 80
Audio Dynamic 21, 35
Bell&Howell (M. Wards) 36
Brocsonic 70, 82
Canon 77, 78, 97
Citizen 47
Craig 73, 47
Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77
Daewoo 26, 40, 77
DBX 21, 33, 35
Dimensia 8
Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81
Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44
Funai 80
General Electric 87, 8, 77, 32*, 94*
Goldstar 47
Hitachi 78, 8, 42
Instant Repley 77, 78
JC Penny 77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35
JVC 12, 13, 14, 21, 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, 8
Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24
About the IR SETUP code
The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR. Be sure to set the correct
code, depending on the other (recording) VCR. The default setting is code number 3.
Brand IR SET UP code
Multitech 23, 80, 32
NEC 21, 33, 35
Olympic 77, 78
Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96
Pentax 42, 8
Philco 78, 77
Philips 83, 78, 77
Pioneer 78
Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17
RCA/PROSCAN 8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 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, 98
Shintom 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, 7
Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47
Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35
Zenith 95
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the other
(recording) VCR
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause
on the other (recording) VCR, then press the dial.
The correct button depends on the other (recording) VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of the other (recording) VCR.
The buttons to cancel recording pause on the other (recording) VCR
Select the buttons when you cancel recording pause on the other (recording) VCR, and
start recording.
The buttons vary depending on the other (recording) VCR. To cancel recording pause
• Select “PAUSE” if the button to cancel recording pause is X.
• Select “REC” if the button to cancel recording pause is z.
• Select “PB” if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
Setting your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR to
face each other
Locate the infrared rays emitter of your (playback) VCR to face it towards the remote
sensor of the other (recording) VCR.
Set the devices more than 12 in. (30 cm) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
1
2
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
PAUSE
REC
PB
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
PAUSE
OTHERS
The other (recording) VCR
Remote sensor
Infrared rays emitter (back side)
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Confirming the other (recording) VCR operation
(1) Insert a recordable tape into the other (recording) VCR, then set to recording
pause.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the other (recording) VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
If the other (recording) VCR operates correctly
Skip to step 3 on page 43.
If the other (recording) VCR does not operate correctly
•Set the IR SETUP code, or select the button to cancel the recording pause on the other
(recording) VCR.
•Place your (playback) VCR at least 12 in. (30 cm) away from the other (recording)
VCR.
•Refer to the operating instructions of the other (recording) VCR.
2
3
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
ENGAGE
REC PAUSE
RETURN
EXECUTE
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
CO
M
PLETE
OTHERS
42
5
6,7
MENU
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
WORLD TIME
BEEP
CO
MM
ANDER
D
I
SPL
AY
V
I
DEO ED
I
T
ED
I
T SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
i . L I NK
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
i . L I NK
OTHERS
3
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
I R
i . L I NK
OTHERS
0 HR
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Step 2: Setting the other (recording) VCR for operation
- Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow
the procedures below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to ON on your (playback) VCR .
(2) Turn the power of the other (recording) VCR on, then set the input selector to
DV input.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to
VCR/VTR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
If you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital
form for high-quality editing.
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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the other (recording) VCR
You can adjust the synchronicity of your (playback) VCR and the other (recording)
VCR.
First, eject the tape from your (playback) VCR.
Have a pen and paper ready for notes.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the other
(recording) VCR, then set to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the above procedure is not necessary.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on the image for five times each to calculate the
numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen. When finished, the
indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(4) Rewind the tape in the other (recording) VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing
numerical value of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.
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2,3
6
8
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETUN
[
MENU
]
:
END
RETURN
EXECUTE
ENGAGE
REC PAUSE
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETUN
[
MENU
]
:
END
OTHERS
EXECUT I NG
No .2
I N
+215
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
0
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
0
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
0
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
0
OTHERS
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
CUT - I N
CUT -OUT
I R SETUP
PAUSE
M
ODE
I R TEST
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
CO
M
PLETE
OTHERS
Notes
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not be recorded properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before
starting the recording.
•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about
50 seconds.
When you connect with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the other
VCR. Keep the i.LINK connection, and follow the procedure from step 2 on page 38.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
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Editing
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Operation 1: Making the program
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your (playback) VCR, and insert a tape for
recording into the other (recording) VCR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then press X to suspend playback momentarily (p. 13).
(6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then press X to suspend playback momentarily.
(8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set program.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set a maximum of 20 programs.
Erasing the program you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN from the last program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2, then press the dial.
6,8,9
5,7
4
REW
FF
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE SLOW
2
WORLD TIME
BEEP
CO
MM
ANDER
D
I
SPL
AY
V
I
DEO ED
I
T
ED
I
T SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
READY
OTHERS
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
0:32:30:14
1I N
TOTAL
SCENE
0:00:00:00
0
V
I
DEO ED
I
T
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
0:08:55:06
1 OUT
TOTAL
SCENE
0:00:00:00
0
V
I
DEO ED
I
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[
MENU
]
:
END
[
MENU
]
:
END
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
0:09:07:06
2I N
TOTAL
SCENE
0:00:12:13
1
V
I
DEO ED
I
T
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
0:10:01:23
4I N
TOTAL
SCENE
0:00:47:12
3
V
I
DEO ED
I
T
[
MENU
]
:
END
[
MENU
]
:
END
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Erasing all programs
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in in the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN in step 3, then press the dial.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
You cannot set IN and OUT when
•You use a tape that is recorded in other than Digital8 system.
•The tape has a blank portion.
The total time code may not be displayed correctly when
•You use a tape that is recorded in other than Digital8 system.
•There is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape.
When you select PB MODE to / in the menu settings
You cannot operate the Digital program editing.
Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape)
Make sure both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR are connected, and
that the other (recording) VCR is set to recording pause. When you use the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable) the following procedure is not necessary.
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in in the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search on the LCD screen.
The program indicator changes to light blue after the dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR
automatically stop.
To stop dubbing
Press x using the video operation buttons.
To end the Digital program editing function
Your (playback) VCR stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to
VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.
You cannot record on the other VCR when
•The cassette is not inserted.
•The tape has run out.
•The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
•The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.)
•The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (When IR is selected.) (p. 40)
•The programs to operate the Digital program editing have not been made.
•i.LINK is selected but the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
•The power of the other (recording) VCR is not turned on.
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You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your VCR connected
to a personal computer and analog video unit.
Capturing images and sound from an analog video unit
Analog video signals t Digital video signals
(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in
in the menu settings (p. 50).
“A/V t DV” appears on the LCD screen.
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4) Start capturing procedures on your personal computer.
The operation procedures depend on your personal computer and the software
which you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your
personal computer and software.
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your personal computer, and stop the playback on the
analog video unit.
Notes
•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the personal computer may
not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into
digital video signals via your VCR. Depending on the analog video unit, the image
may contain noise or incorrect colors.
•You cannot record or capture the video output via your VCR when the video includes
copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.
If the other VCR has an S video input jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both VCRs.
i.LINK
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
OUT
Using with an analog video unit and a
personal computer – Signal convert function
DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable)
(not supplied)
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
A/V converting
cable (supplied)
DV
IN/OUT
S video cable (not supplied)
S VIDEO IN
Other VCR
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Inserting a scene from the other
(playback) VCR – Insert Editing
You can insert a new scene and sound from the other (playback) VCR onto your
originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote
Commander supplied with a Sony digital camera recorder for this operation.
Connections are the same as in “Recording from the other VCR or TV” on page 18, 19.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene in the other (playback) VCR to insert into
your (recording) VCR.
[a]
[b]
[c]
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Editing
To change the insert end point
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator and begin from step 3.
Notes
•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points
will be erased when you insert the new scene.
When the inserted picture is played back
The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a
malfunction.
To insert a scene without setting the insert end point
Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.
Inserting a scene from the other (playback) VCR – Insert Editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to ON.
(2) On the other (playback) VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press
PAUSE to set the other (playback) VCR to the playback pause mode.
(3) On your (recording) VCR, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.
Then press X to set your (recording) VCR to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
The counter shows “0:00:00”.
(5) On your (recording) VCR, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press
REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your (recording) VCR to the
recording pause mode.
(6) First press PAUSE on the other (playback) VCR, and after a few seconds press X on
your (recording) VCR to start inserting the new scene.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the counter. Your (recording)
VCR automatically stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in memory is
canceled.
REC
4
0:00:00
ZERO SET
MEMORY
ZERO SET
MEMORY
5
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— Customizing Your VCR —
Changing the menu settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item, and then the mode.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial
to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps from 2 to 4.
For details, refer to “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 51).
1
MENU
2
4
3
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
OTHERS
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
0 HR
MANUAL SET
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
RETURN
VTR1
VTR2
VTR3
VTR4
VTR5
VTR6
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
OTHERS
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
OTHERS
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
RETURN
VTR2
OTHERS
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
RETURN
VTR3
OTHERS
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
RETURN
0 HR
MANUAL SET
WORLD T
I
ME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
VTR1
VTR2
VTR3
VTR4
VTR5
VTR6
OFF
To make the menu display disappear
Press MENU again.
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Customizing Your VCR
* When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only.
Note on P EFFECT
The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
VCR SET
LCD SET
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.
The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC*
TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector.”
DNR*
DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction.”
Mode
z OFF
NEG.ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
Meaning
No special effects are obtained for images
The colors and brightness of the image are reversed
The image is sepia
The image is monochrome (black-and-white)
The light intensity is clearer, and the image looks like an
illustration
z STEREO
1
2
z ON
OFF
z ON
OFF
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with
main and sub sound (p. 58)
To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual
sound track tape with main sound
To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual
sound track tape with sub sound
To correct jitter
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when playing back a
tape on which you have dubbed over and recorded the
signals of a TV game or similar machine
To reduce picture noise
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has
a lot of movement
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Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V t DV OUT
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
Mode
—––
z AUTO
/
z OFF
ON
z BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
—––
Meaning
To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2
To automatically select the system (Hi8/standard 8 or
Digital8 ) that was used to record on the tape, and play
back the tape
To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/
standard 8 system when your VCR does not
automatically distinguish the recording system
To convert digital video signals into analog video signals
via your VCR
To convert analog video signals into digital video siginals
via your VCR
“A/V t DV” appears on the LCD screen ( p. 47).
To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal
To brighten the LCD screen
To adjust the color on the LCD screen
Notes on AUDIO MIX
•You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.
Note on PB MODE
The mode will return to the default setting when
– you remove the battery pack or power source.
– you turn the POWER switch to OFF.
Note on LCD B.L.
When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
to lighten
to darken
ST1 ST2
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Customizing Your VCR
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE*
q REMAIN
DATA CODE
Mode
z SP
LP
z 12BIT
16BIT
z AUTO
ON
z DATE/CAM
DATE
Meaning
To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode
To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo
sounds)
To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo
sound with high quality)
To display the remaining tape bar
• for about 8 seconds after your VCR is turned on and to
calculate the remaining amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your
VCR calculates the remaining amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after H is pressed
• for about 8 seconds after the DISPLAY button is pressed
• during of tape rewinding, forwarding, or picture
search
To always display the remaining tape bar
To display date, time, and recording data during
playback
To display date and time during playback
* To dub a tape to the other VCR
You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
However, you can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/
standard 8 system to the other VCR using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Note on REC MODE
When you record on the standard 8 tape, your VCR records in the SP mode even if
you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator “8mm TAPE t
SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC” appears on the LCD screen. Use Hi8 tapes for
the LP mode.
Notes on the LP mode
•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your VCR, we recommend playing the
tape on your VCR. When you play back the tape on other VCRs or camcorders, noise
may occur in images or sound.
•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
the LP mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between scenes.
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Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
WORLD TIME
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
Note on DEMO MODE
You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your VCR.
Note
The display does not appear when you connect and output through the i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable).
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source
The AUDIO MIX and HiFi SOUND items are returned to their default settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
Mode
—––
z OFF
ON
z VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
OFF
z NORMAL
2×
z OFF
ON
—––
z MELODY
NORMAL
OFF
z VTR2
VTR1-6
OFF
z LCD
V-OUT/LCD
—––
—––
Meaning
To reset the date or time (p. 55)
—––
To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using
the super laser link function
To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using
the super laser link function (p. 17)
—––
To display selected menu items in normal size
To display selected menu items at twice the normal
size
To cancel the demonstration mode
To make the demonstration appear
To set the clock to the local time
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time zone
difference. The clock changes by the time difference
you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the
clock returns to the originally set time.
To output the melody when you set the POWER
switch to ON, change the menu settings, or when an
unusual condition occurs on your VCR
To output the beep sound instead of the melody
To cancel all sound
To activate your VCR with a Remote Commander
supplied with a Sony video camera recorder
To activate your VCR with a Remote Commander
supplied with a Sony product.
For details, refer to “Playing back a tape” (p. 15).
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s
remote control
To show the display on the LCD screen
To show the display on the TV screen and LCD screen
To make a program and perform video editing (p. 37)
To adjust and set the synchronicity of your VCR and
the other VCR for dubbing in edit set mode
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Customizing Your VCR
MENU
P EFFECT
HiFi SOUND
TBC
DNR
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
A/V DV OUT
[
MENU
]
:
END
VCR SET
2
1,7
3
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
[
MENU
]
:
END
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
JAN
1 2001
12:00:00
AM
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
2001
JAN
1
12 00
AM
6
4
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
2001
JUL
4
5 30
PM
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
JUL
4 2001
5:30:00
PM
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
2001
JAN
1
12 00
AM
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
RETURN
[
MENU
]
:
END
2001
JAN
1
12 00
AM
Resetting the date and time
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.
If you do not use your VCR for about six months, the date and time settings may be
deleted because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your VCR will have been
discharged.
Charge the battery before you reset the date and time.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day, and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
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Resetting the date and time
The year changes as follows:
If you do not set the date and time
“--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the data code of the tape.
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your VCR operates on a 12-hour cycle.
•12:00 AM stands for midnight.
•12:00 PM stands for noon.
1995 · · · · 2001 T · · · · t 2079
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Additional Information
— Additional Information —
Digital8 system, recording, and
playback
What is the “Digital8 system”?
This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8
video cassette.
Usable cassette tapes
We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.*
The recording time when you use your Digital8 system VCR on Hi8 /standard 8
tape is half the recording time of the conventional Hi8 /standard 8 system
VCR. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in the SP mode.)
* If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on your VCR (the GV-
D800). Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on
other VCRs (including another GV-D800).
Notes
•Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back on a Hi8 /
standard 8 (analog) system machine.
•RC time codes and data codes recorded on Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) systems
cannot be displayed on the monitor screen.
•PCM sound recorded on Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) systems cannot be played
back with your VCR.
is a trademark.
is a trademark.
is a trademark.
Playback system
The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected
before the tape is played back.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals
are output as the image and sound signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.
Display during automatic detection of system
The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and
the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the
screen turns blue, and the following displays appear. A hissing noise also sometimes
can be heard.
t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 /standard 8
/ t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 to Digital8
Copyright signal
When you play back
Using any other VCR, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded copyright control
signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your VCR.
When you record
You cannot record software on your VCR that contains copyright control signals for
copyright protection of software.
COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen or TV screen if you try to record such
software. Your VCR does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it
records.
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When you play back a dual sound track tape
When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system
When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track
tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu
settings (p. 50).
Sound from speakers
HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual
Mode a stereo tape sound track tape
STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound
1 Lch Main sound
2 Rch Sub sound
When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,
set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 50).
Sound from speakers
HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual
Mode a stereo tape sound track tape
STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound
1 Monaural Main sound
2 Unnatural Sound Sub sound
You cannot record dual sound programs on your VCR.
Digital8 system, recording, and playback
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Additional Information
The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV IN/OUT jack. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
What is “i.LINK”?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that
this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK
cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible
equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual
of the equipment to be connected.
About the Name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,
and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud
rates are defined:
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each
equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
“S100”.
When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the
baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
* What is “Mbps”?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received
in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data
can be sent in one second.
About i.LINK
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About i.LINK
i.LINK Functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipments
having DV jacks, refer to “Dubbing a tape” (p. 35).
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipments made by
SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.
Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software
supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment to be connected.
Required i.LINK Cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Additional Information
The tape which is recorded in the
Hi8 /standard 8 system is not
played back correctly.
You cannot playback.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
There are horizontal lines on the
picture or the playback picture is
not clear or does not appear.
The picture which is recorded in
the Digital8 system is not played
back.
The date search does not work
correctly.
You cannot record.
You cannot record in the LP mode.
The power does not turn on.
The % and Z indicators flash and
no functions except for cassette
ejection work.
The cassette cannot be removed
from the holder.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony
dealer or a local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD
screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. Refer to “Self-diagnosis display”
(p. 63).
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 7).
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 8-10).
• The POWER switch is not set to ON.
c Set it to ON (p. 12).
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape (p. 13).
• The video head may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using a Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied) (p. 68).
• The volume is turned to minimum.
c Press VOLUME + (p. 12, 72).
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2
in the menu settings.
c Set it to STEREO (p. 50).
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 50).
• The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
(p. 27).
• PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings.
c Set it to AUTO (p. 50).
• Set PB MODE to / in the menu settings (p. 50).
• The POWER switch is not set to ON.
c Set it to ON (p. 12).
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 11, 13).
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 11).
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1
hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
• The tape is the standard 8 tape.
c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes (p. 53).
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly (p. 7).
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 8-10).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1
hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
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The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
Digital program editing does not
function.
While charging the battery pack,
the POWER ON/CHARGE lamp
flashes.
You cannot charge the battery
pack.
While editing using the i.LINK
cable (DV connecting cable), the
recording picture cannot be
monitored.
No function works even though
the power is on.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The Remote Commander
supplied with a Sony digital
video camera recorder does not
work.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery, then reconnect it after about one
minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not
work, press the RESET button on the backside of your
(recording) VCR using a sharp-pointed object. (If you
press the RESET button, all the settings including the date
and time return to the default.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 8-10).
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 8).
• The POWER switch is not set to OFF.
c Set it to OFF.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony
service facility.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your (recording) VCR for
at least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
• Some trouble has occurred in your (recording) VCR.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your (recording) VCR.
• Remove the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and
connect it again.
• The input selector on the other (playback) VCR is not set
correctly.
c Check the connection and set the input selector on the
other (playback) VCR again (p. 35, 36).
• Your (recording) VCR is connected to on Sony DV
equipment, using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
c Keep the connection, and follow the procedure on page
38 to 40.
• Setting a program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 45).
• Your (recording) VCR and the other (playback) VCR are
not synchronized.
c Adjust the synchronicity (p. 43).
•The remote control code is not set correctly or set to OFF.
c Set COMMANDER in the menu settings (p. 15, 50).
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity.
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones.
Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 8, 10).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1
hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using a Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied) (p. 68).
• A malfunction, other than the above, that you can service
has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your VCR.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your VCR.
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code
(example: E:61:10).
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony service facility.
Your VCR has a self-diagnosis display function.
This function displays the current condition of
your VCR as a 5-digit code (a combination of
letters and figures) on the LCD screen.
If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following
code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss)
will differ depending on the state of your VCR.
C:21:ss
LCD screen
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your VCR yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or a local
authorized Sony facility.
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
C:04:ss
C:22:ss
Self-diagnosis display
C:21:00
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Warning indicators and messages
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 a local authorized Sony facility.
: You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to MELODY/NORMAL in the
menu settings.
: The POWER ON/CHARGE lamp flashes green.
: The CAUTION lamp flashes yellow.
1 The battery is weak or dead.
Slow flashing: The battery is weak.
Fast flashing: The battery is empty or dead (p. 9).
Depending on conditions, the E indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
2 The tape is near the end.
The flashing is slow, and the REC lamp flashes.
3 The tape has run out.
The flashing becomes rapid.
When you press the REC button, the indicators appear.
4 No tape has been inserted.
When you press the REC button, the indicators appear.
5 The write protect tab on the tape is set (red).
When you press the REC button, the indicators appear.
213
546
879
q; qa qs
3
min
C:21:00
C:31:00
CLOCK SET
TAPE END
NO TAPE
COPY
INHIBIT
FOR
"
Info LITHIUM"
BATTERY ONLY
CLEANING
CASSETTE
8mm TAPE SP REC
Hi8 TAPE LP/SP REC
Slow flashing Fast flashing
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Additional Information
Warning indicators and messages
6 Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 67).
7 The video heads may be contaminated (p. 68).
8 The clock is not set.
When this message appears even though you set the date and time, the vanadium-lithium
battery is discharged. Charge the vanadium-lithium battery (p. 69).
9 Some other trouble has occurred.
Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized facility.
0 The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type.
qa You cannot dub the recordings.
You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal (p. 57).
qs You cannot record in the LP mode.
Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode (p. 53).
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Using your VCR abroad
You can use your VCR in any country or area supplied with the AC power adaptor
with your VCR within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Your VCR is an NTSC system based VCR. If you want to view the playback picture on
your TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with a AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
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, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Simple setting of clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the menu settings (p. 50). See page 54 for more information.
Using your VCR abroad
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
[b][a]
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Additional Information
Maintenance information and
precautions
Moisture condensation
If your VCR is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your VCR or on the surface of the tape. In this condition, the tape may
stick to the head drum and be damaged or your VCR may not operate correctly. If there
is moisture inside your VCR, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes. If the Z
indicator flashes at the same time, a cassette is inserted in your VCR.
If moisture condensation occurs
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
VCR, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your VCR can
be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your VCR from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your VCR in a hot place as follows
– You bring your VCR from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.
– You bring your VCR from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
– You use your VCR after a squall or a shower.
– You use your VCR in a high temperature and humid place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your VCR from a cold place into a warm place, put your VCR in a
plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the
plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
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Maintenance information
Cleaning the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD cleaning
kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.
Cleaning the video head
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
When you playback/record in the Digital8 system
The video head may be dirty if
– mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
– playback pictures do not move.
– playback pictures are hardly visible.
– playback pictures do not appear.
– the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear alternately on the
LCD screen.
When you play back in the Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system
The video head may be dirty if
– playback pictures contain noise.
– playback pictures are hardly visible.
– playback pictures do not appear.
If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with a Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat
cleaning.
Maintenance information and precautions
or
or
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Additional Information
Maintenance information and precautions
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in your VCR
Your VCR comes with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the date and
time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery
is always charged as long as you are using your VCR. The battery, however, will
become discharged gradually if you do not use your VCR. It will be completely
discharged in about six months if you do not use your VCR at all. Even if the
vanadium-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the VCR operation. To retain
the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged.
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery:
Connect your VCR to a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with your
VCR, or connect your VCR to a charged battery and leave your VCR switched off for
more than 24 hours.
Precautions
VCR operation
•Operate your VCR on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating
instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your VCR and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
•Handle your VCR rightly, and do not give a mechanical shock.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you are not using your VCR.
•Do not wrap your VCR with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might
cause heat to build up inside.
•Keep your VCR away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Noise may
appear on the image.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your VCR is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
•While using your VCR, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
VCR care
•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power and play back a tape for about 3
minutes when your VCR is not to be used for a long time.
•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 your VCR. When you use your VCR on a sandy beach or in a
dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your VCR to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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Maintenance information and precautions
Connection to your personal computer
•When recording with the i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your personal
computer, use a new Hi8 /Digital8 tape.
•When you capture the pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system to a
personal computer, dub the recordings to the Digital or DV system first, then
capture them to the personal computer.
When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into a Sony VAIO
The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work. To use this function,
dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into a Sony VAIO.
AC power adaptor
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you do not intend to use the unit for a long
time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord
itself.
•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the plugs or
jacks. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the unit.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not place the unit in locations that are
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
Battery pack
•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
•To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
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Additional Information
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
–4 °F to +140 °F
(–20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (approx.)
5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.
(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
9.8 oz (280 g)
excluding power cord
Cord length (approx.)
Power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m)
Connecting cord: 5.2 feet (1.6 m)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without
notice.
Audio output
Phono jack (2) 327 mV, output
impedance less than 1 kiloohm
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack DC 5 V
DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
LCD screen
Picture
4.0 type
3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.
(80.6 × 60.5 mm)
Total dot number
123,200 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During playback using LCD
4.9 W
During playing back when you
close the LCD panel
3.0 W
Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
–4 °F to +140 °F
(–20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
5 7/8 × 2 5/8 × 5 3/8 in.
(148 × 65 × 135 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
2 lb (930 g)
excluding the battery pack and
cassette
Supplied accessories
See page 6.
VCR
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Recommended cassette
Hi8 /Digital8 video
cassette
Recording/playback time
(using 120 min. Hi8 video
cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30
minuites
Fastforward/rewind time
(using 120 min. Hi8 video
cassette)
Approx. 5 minutes and 15
seconds
Input/output
connectors
S video input
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
S video output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video input
AV MINIJACK
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio: 327 mV, input
impedance more than
47 kiloohms
Video output
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
Specifications
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— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts and controls
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you
purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”
mark.
VCR
1LCD screen
2VOLUME +/– buttons (p. 12)
3EJECT knob (p. 11)
4Cassette compartment (p. 11)
5POWER ON/CHARGE lamp (p. 12)
6Remote sensor
Aim a Remote Commander (not supplied)
here for remote control.
7RESET button (bottom) (p. 62)
8SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 14, 50)
9LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 12)
0MENU button (p. 50)
qaPOWER switch (p. 12)
1
2
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
3
4
5
6
7
8
qsSUPER LASER LINK button (p. 17)
qdLANC
jack
LANC stands for Local Application Control
Bus System. The LANC 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.
qfJack cover (p. 16)
qgAUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jack (p. 18, 47)
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
qhDISPLAY button (p. 12)
qjDATA CODE button (p. 30)
qkCAUTION lamp (p. 64)
qlREC (recording) buttons and lamp
(p. 18)
w;PAUSE (pause) button and lamp
(p. 18)
wac
FRAME (–) button (p. 13)
wsm REW (rewind) button (p. 13)
wdx STOP (stop) button (p. 12)
wfDIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 24)
wgTITLE button (p. 31, 33)
whPB (playback) ZOOM button (p. 20)
wjy SLOW button (p. 13)
wkx2 button (p.13)
REW
FF
PLAY
STOP
REC
PAUSE SLOW
2
CAUTION
DISPLAYDATA COPE
TITLE PB ZOOM
DIGITAL
EFFECT
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
wk
wl
e;
ea
es
ed
ef
eg
eh
ej
wl C FRAME (+) button (p. 13)
e;H PLAY (playback) button (p. 12, 13)
eaM FF (fastforward) button (p. 13)
esSpeaker
edi (headphones) jack (p. 13)
efVIDEO/AUDIO L/R OUT jacks
(p. 16, 18, 35, 47)
egRFU DC OUT jack (P. 16)
ehS VIDEO OUT jack (p. 16, 35)
ejS VIDEO IN jack (p. 18, 47)
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Identifying the parts and controls
ekPUSH OPEN button (p. 11)
elLCD panel
r;DC IN jack (p. 7, 9)
raInfrared rays emitter (p. 17, 40)
rsBattery mounting surface (p. 8)
rdHooks for shoulder strap
ek
el
r;
ra
rs
rd
rf
rg
rh
Notes on Release knob
•When you release the terminal cover, open the LCD panel first.
•When you attach a TV tuner (not supplied) to your VCR, slide up the RELEASE knob
and release the terminal cover. After using a TV tuner, attach the terminal cover to
your VCR.
rfRELEASE knob
rg
DV IN/OUT jack (p. 19, 36, 47)
The
DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK
compatible.
rh
BATT release lever (p. 8)
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Quick Reference
Operation indicators
LCD screen
1 Recording mode indicator (p. 53)
2 Format indicator (p. 57)
, or indicator appears.
3 Remaining battery time indicator
4 Picture effect indicator (p. 21)/Digital
effect indicator (p. 23)
5 Warning indicators (p. 64)
6 LCD bright indicator (p. 12)/Volume
indicator/Data code indicator (p. 30)
7 Video control mode indicator (p. 13)
Identifying the parts and controls
8 Tape counter indicator (p. 26)/Time
code indicator/Self-diagnosis display
(p. 63)
9 Remaining tape indicator
0 ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 26,
49)
qa Search mode indicator (p. 27, 28, 29)
qs DV IN indicator (p. 19)/A/V t DV
indicator (p. 47)
qd Audio mode indicator (p. 53)
About the time code
A time code is recorded on the tape to search for scenes easily. Your VCR records the
time code during recording. Press DISPLAY to check the time code. Hour, minutes,
seconds, and frames appear on the LCD screen or on the TV screen. “0:00:00:00” is
recorded at the beginning of the tape. If there is a blank portion on the tape, however,
“0:00:00:00” is recorded after the blank portion. You cannot rewrite the time code later.
The time code of your VCR is a drop frame system. It may skip some frames to adjust
the time code.
SP
STILL ZERO SET
MEMORY
DATE 01
SEARCH
16BIT
DV IN
VOL
NEG.ART
123
min
0:00:00:00
Index
A
AC power adaptor ............ 6, 7, 9
AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 58
AUDIO MIX ............................ 52
AUDIO MODE ........................ 53
A/V connecting cable
.......................... 6, 16, 18, 35, 47
A/V converting cable ... 6, 18, 47
B
Battery pack ............................... 8
BEEP ................................... 54, 64
C
Charging battery ....................... 9
Clock set ................................... 55
Connection
(viewing on TV) ................... 16
(dubbing a tape) .................. 35
Connection to your personal
computer ............................... 47
D, E
Data code ........................... 30, 53
Date search .............................. 27
DC IN jack ............................. 7, 9
DEMO MODE ......................... 54
DIGITAL EFFECT .................. 23
Digital 8 system ...................... 57
Digital program editing ......... 37
DISPLAY .................................. 12
Dual sound track tape ...... 14, 58
Dubbing a tape ........................ 35
DV connecting cable
.............................. 19, 36, 47, 59
DV IN/OUT jack
.............................. 19, 36, 47, 59
F, G
Full charge ................................. 9
H
Headphone jack ................ 13, 73
HiFi SOUND ............... 14, 51, 58
I, J, K
i.LINK ..................... 19, 36, 47, 59
“InfoLITHIUM” battery .... 8, 10
Infrared rays emitter ........ 17, 40
L
LANC ............................ 37, 72
LCD screen .............................. 12
M
Main sound .............................. 58
Menu settings .......................... 50
Moisture condensation .......... 67
N
NTSC system ........................... 66
O
Operation indicators .............. 75
P, Q
PAL system .............................. 66
PB MODE ................................. 52
PB ZOOM ................................ 20
Photo scan ................................ 29
Photo search ............................ 28
PICTURE EFFECT .................. 21
Picture search .......................... 13
Playback ................................... 12
Playback pause ........................ 13
Power sources
(battery pack) ......................... 8
(the mains) .............................. 7
R
REC MODE .............................. 53
Remaining battery time
indicator .................................. 8
Remaining tape indicator ...... 75
Remote Commander
........................ 15, 26, 27, 28, 48
Remote control jack (LANC)
................................................ 72
Remote sensor ......................... 72
RESET ................................. 62, 72
S
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... 72
Self-diagnosis display ............ 63
Signal convert function .......... 47
Slow playback ......................... 13
Stereo tape ............................... 58
Sub sound ................................ 58
SUPER LASER LINK ............. 17
S VIDEO jack ......... 16, 18, 35, 47
T, U
Tape counter ............................ 26
Title ..................................... 31, 33
Time code ................................. 75
TV color systems ..................... 66
V
Various playback .................... 13
Video heads ............................. 68
W, X, Y, Z
Warning indicators ................. 64
Wide mode .............................. 15
WORLD TIME ......................... 54
Write-protect tab ..................... 11
Z
Zero set memory ............... 26, 49
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