©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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[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.