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Sony GV-D900E User's Manual

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3. DV IN 2 31 Editing onto another tape Ha Using the A V
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5. PHOTO SEARCH 1 1 98 8 52 2 7 2 98 17 00 3 10 4 98 11 00 1 POWER 2 MENU 3 4
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7. 67 68 Maintenance information and precautions On AC adaptor charger Charging Use only a lithium ion type battery pack Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging The battery pack will get hot during charging This is normal Others e Unplug the AC adaptor charger from mains when not in use for a long time To disconnect the mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the mains lead itself Do not operate the AC adaptor charger with a damaged mains lead or if the AC adaptor charger has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the mains lead forcibly or put a heavy object on it This
8. L R LANC Editing onto another tape Starting editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the recording VCR and insert your recorded tape into this VCR 2 Play back the recorde
9. DISPLAY V OUT LCD DISPLAY DISPLAY LASER LINK LASER LINK
10. Assemble editing procedure Preparation This preparation is necessary only for the first time you do the assemble editing as long as you use the same recording VCR 1 Connect the recording VCR 2 Set this VCR to control the recording VCR 3 Adjust the timing to start stop recording Editing 1 Select the scenes Mark the IN and OUT points for each scene IN point is the beginning of a scene OUT point is the end of a scene 2 Preview the scenes you selected 3 Execute the assemble editing
11. NP F730 100 90 NP F750 115 105 NP F930 160 135 NP F950 185 165
12. 99 99 60 C 140 F b b noA Checking supplied accessories _
13. 00 6 4 7 1998 5 7 1998 31 12 1998 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select OFF then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears 6 When the current position is b press 19 to search towards or press PP to search towards Each time you press amp 9 or PPI the VCR searches for the previous next date Playback starts automatically when date changed To stop searching Press O 1 POWER 2 3
14. 69 70 Trouble check If you run into any problem using the VCR use the following table to troubleshoot the problem Should the difficulty persist disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility VCR Power Symptom Cause and or corrective actions The power is not on e The AC adaptor charger is not connected to mains gt Connect the AC adaptor charger to mains p 7 The battery pack is not installed gt Install the battery pack p 14 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 14 The battery pack is quickly discharged The ambient temperature is too low p 64 The battery pack has not been charged fully gt Charge the battery pack again 14 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Use another battery pack p 13 Operation Symptom Cause and or corrective acti
15. 1 SET UP IR TEST 2 3 1 ASSEMBLE SET UP IR SET UP PAUSE MODE IR TEST TIMING ADJ CUT IN ADJ CUT OUT ADJ PLA RETURN ASSEMBLE SET UP ASSEMBLE END 3 ASSEMBLE SET UP IR TEST FOR IR TEST RECORDER SET REC PAUSE
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17. 1 TIMING ADJ 2 3 4 CUT IN CUT OUT SET UP 5 CUT IN CUT OUT 4 ASSEMBLE
18. CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE
19. Playing back tape Various playback modes To view a still picture playback pause Press during playback The PAUSE lamp orange lights up To resume playback press locate a scene picture search Keep pressing lt lt gt gt during playback resume normal playback release the button To monitor the high speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding skip scan Keep pressing lt lt while rewinding B while advancing the tape To resume normal rewinding or fast forward release the button To view the picture at 1 3 speed slow playback Press gt during playback To resume normal playback press gt Notes on playback The sound is muted in the various playback modes e When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes the VCR automatically enters stop mode To resume playback press D gt
20. 1 ejquuessy 49 50 Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR Placing both VCRs To operate the recording VCR with this VCR place the VCRs about 30 cm apart from each other and point the assemble editing control emitter of this VCR at the remote sensor of the recording VCR Trying the recording VCR After the setting make sure that you can operate the recording VCR with this VCR 1 On the SET UP menu turn the control dial to select IR TEST then press the control dial 2 Turn on the recording VCR Insert a cassette that can be recorded and set the VCR to recording pause mode 3 Press the control dial If the setting was made correctly the tape starts recording If the recording VCR does not operate try another remote control mode 30 1
21. HiFi SOUND lt STEREO 1 2 gt STEREO 1 2 lt SP LP gt SP SP LP LP 1 5 LP LP
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23. 5 16 AUDIO 16 AUDIO Searching scene Using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder you can search a scene with a date or title You can also search a photo still picture recorded by the Sony digital video camera recorder Refer to the operating instructions of the digital camera recorder for details Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date date search You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with date Date Search function To search the beginning of the specific date and play back from the point there are two ways e Using cassette memory you can select the date displayed e Without using cassette memory Search
24. 1 CHARGE 2 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the VCR is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the VCR on the surface of the tape or on the head drum In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the VCR may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the VCR is furnished with moisture sensors Take the following precautions Inside the VCR If there is moisture inside the VCR the beep sounds and 8 indicator flashes on the LCD screen If this happens none of the function except cassette ejectio
25. 1 POWER DISPLAY LCD 2 KBM PAUSE 3 4 PAUSE VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
26. 1 4 19 Changing the mode settings DISPLAY lt LCD or V OUT LCD gt Normally select LCD e Select V OUT LCD to display indicator both on the LCD screen and the TV screen Note on DISPLAY setting If you press the DISPLAY button with DISPLAY set to V OUT LCD you cannot input an external signal AUTO TV ON lt OFF ON gt You can use this feature only with Sony TVs e Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function Select OFF not to turn on the TV TV INPUT lt VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF gt Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver not supplied is connected to when using the LASER LINK function CLOCK SET Select this item to reset the date or time These settings are retained even when the battery is removed as long as the vanadium lithium battery is charged As far as the items without an asterisk are concerned these settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the battery is removed Notes e When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode you cannot adjust the bal
27. 4 MENU CM SEARCH ON OFF 1 1 1 98 2 7 2 98 3 10 4 98 1 Set the POWER switch to 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears 6 Press 14 or PI to select the date for playback Playback starts from the beginning of the selected date automatically To stop searching Press O 5 DATE SEARCH 6 DATE SEARCH 1 1 1 98 2 7 2 98 3 10 4 98 1 2 3 4 5 SEARCH MODE
28. 12 1 2 32 1 2 AUDIO MIX 16 Ha 32 44 1 48 16 16 Usable cassettes and playback modes Notes on the mini DV cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide out the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible a When aff
29. POWER Ha 24 POWER 24 Resetting the date and time The date and time are set at the factory Set the time according to the local time in your country If you do not use the VCR for about 6 monthes the date and time settings may be released bars may appear because the vanadium lithium battery installed in the VCR will have been discharged In this case first charge the vanadium lithium battery then reset the date and time 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to adjust the year and then press the control dial 5 Set the month day hour and minutes by turning and pressing the control dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu
30. 5 gt 11 12 Playing back tape Playing back a dual soundtrack tape When you play back a dual soundtrack tape select the desired sound in the menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select HiFi SOUND then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select desired sound then press the control dial Normally select STEREO You can hear stereo sound or sound 1 and 2 in case of dual soundtrack tape To listen to left channel or sound 1 select 1 To listen to right channel or sound 2 select 2 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display 1 MENU
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32. 8 gt 21 SEARCH OFF gt 21 gt 23 SEARCH OFF gt 23 gt 38 gt 59
33. SVIDEO A AUDIO at VIDEO Signal flow b S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT D gt AUDIO OUT Recording from VCR Notes connection eYou can record a picture from another VCR or TV of PAL system only not from the VCR or TV of SECAM system If the recording VCR is a monaural type connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable for video to the VCR Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the VCR If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R right signal If you are going to connect the VCR using 5 video cable a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b e If the S video jack is not provided on the TV or VCR do not connect the S video cable to this VCR Pictures will not appear To stop recording Press Notes on recording e You cannot record a picture that has a copyright control signal for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears if you try to record such a picture If the VCR is kept in recording pause mode for more than five minutes
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36. Installing the AC adaptor charger Use the supplied AC adaptor charger 1 Set the mode change switch to VCR CAMERA 2 Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor charger 3 Connect the mains lead to mains 4 While pressing the connecting plate of the connecting cord slide it to the left so that it attaches to the battery mounting surface firmly 1 VCR CAMERA 2 3 4
37. LASER LINK LASER LINK 1 2 3 TV VCR 4 LASER LINK LASER LINK 5 gt KBM 6 LASER LINK
38. mini DV Sony C COPY INHIBIT
39. Inserting cassette You can use mini DV cassette with IN logo only Make sure that the power source is installed 1 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 2 While pressing the small blue button slide EJECT to the right The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 3 Insert a cassette with the window facing up 4 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment Mini is a trademark mini DV 1 PUSH OPEN 2 3 4 To eject cassette While pressing the small
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42. 6 81 82 Identifying the parts N LCD screen LCD BRIGHT buttons 9 3 VOLUME buttons p 9 4 EJECT knob p 8 1 Cassette compartment 8 oz POWER lamp p 9 N Remote sensor Aim a Remote Commander not supplied here for remote control 8 RESET button bottom p 72 9 Control dial p 12 17 10 MENU button 12 17 11 POWER switch p 9 12 LASER LINK button 29 13 LANC control jack stands for Local Application Control Bus System The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE 14 Jack cover p 28 2 5 5 E 8 kel 1 2 LCD BRIGHT 9 3 VOLUME 9 4 8 5 8 6 POWER 9 7
43. LASER LINK LASER LINK LASER LINK AUTO TV ON TV INPUT 1 2 3 LASER LINK LASER LINK KBM LASER LINK Editing onto another tape You ca
44. 65 66 60 InfoLITHIUM 11 4 87 Charging battery pack Cleaning video heads Cleaning LCD screen Colour TV system Connection COPY INHIBIT Cut changing Cut deleting Cut selecting D Data code Date search DISPLAY F G H Full
45. 72 12 17 12 17 POWER 9 LASER LINK 29 Bee ee e LANC CONTROL L REMOTE 14 28 Identifying the parts 15 16 1 DISPLAY AUDI DUB z TITLE 15 REC recording buttons and lamp 34 6 AUDIO DUB button p 37 17 DISPLAY button p 9 18 TITLE button p 39 43 19 ASSEMBLE button p 48 20 CAUTION lamp p 86 21 b gt SLOW slow button 11 22 PAUSE pause button and lamp 11 23 gt gt PLAY playback button 9 gt gt FF fastforward button 9 25 01 STOP stop button 9
46. 6 1 POWER 2 MENU 3 CLOCK SET 4 5 6 gt Bis Bs MENU CM SEARCH DATA CODE LCD COLOUR TVON TV INPUT 1 1 1998 CLOCK SET gt 12 00 00 MENU END
47. mini DV 8 VES VHS 575 S VHS 9 VHSC SWHSIa S VHSC Betamax DV IN OUT DV IN OUT
48. 1 65 66 Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads The video heads may be dirty when mosaic pattern noise appears the playback picture playback pictures do not move playback pictures are hardly visible playback pictures do not appear e the indicator CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another or the indicator flashes on the LCD screen
49. 6 44 Pl O 1 4 21 22 Searching scene Notes The interval of the boundaries between dates needs more than two minutes The VCR may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one The short cursor on the screen suggests the date selected in the previous time e If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion the Date Search may not function correctly Searching for the date without using cassette memory You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not 4 5 MENU CM SEARCH OFF
50. 4 a Pil 0 08 45 09 OUT tonoa soni me a 0 02 27 0 0 04 45 1 0 07 16 2 Sols an Z 3 7 4 1 ejquuessy 57 58 Additional information Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV mN cassette only You cannot use any other DV DV 8 mm Hi8 WAS VHS SHS S VHS MESIA VHSC SWS Mini DV DW DV 8 Hi8 S VHSC Betamax cassette We recommend mini DV cassette with cassette memory There are two types of mini DV cassettes with cassette memory and without cassette memory We recommend you to
51. ASSEMBLE 2 4 m 1 1 2 DELETE 3 PREVIEW 4 EXECUTE TOTAL 5 SET UP 0 05 15 14 8 ASSEMBLE END 8 ASSEMBLE Pll PREVIEW PREVIEW 0 0 08 45 09 Pride 18 24 0 01 0 02 0 05 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 08 1 0 01 18 24 0 02 27 03 To stop previewing Press O Previewing scenes Changing the IN OUT point of a IN OUT cut You can reselect the IN and OUT points IN OUT 1 Press ASSEMBLE to display ASSEMBLE 1 ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE 2 Turn the control dial to select PROGRAM 2 then press control dial PROGRAM The list of the IN and OUT points appears
52. 79 Specifications VCR System Video recording system Two 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 PAL colour CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with logo printed Tape speed SP Approx 18 83 mm s LP Approx 12 57 mm s Recording playback time SP mode 1 hour DVM60 LP mode 1 5 hours DVM60 Fastforward rew ind time Approx 2 min 30 s DVM60 LCD screen Picture 5 5 inches measured diagonally 80 7 x 58 9 mm On screen display TN LCD TFT active matrix method Total dot number 224 640 940 x 234 Input and output connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Chrominance signal 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Video input output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced sync negative Audio input output 327 mV at output impedance less than 1 kohm DV input output 4 pin special connector Headphones jack Stereo mini jack 3 5 mm jack Stereo miniminijack 2 5 mm LASER LINK Video audio IR space transmisssion system according to EIAJ Electric Industries Association of Japan standards Audio carrier wave Lch 4 3 MHz Rech
53. Remote control mode Brand Remote control mode 01 02 03 04 05 06 Nokia 89 36 Aiwa 53 Nokia Oceanic 89 Akai 62 50 74 Nordmende 76 Alba 73 Okano 60 62 63 Baird 36 30 Orion 70 58 Blaupunkt 83 78 Panasonic 16 78 96 Bush 74 Philips 83 84 86 Canon 97 Phonola 83 84 CGM 47 83 36 Roadstar 47 Clatronic 73 SABA 76 21 Daewoo 26 Samsung 93 94 52 22 Ferguson 76 Sanyo 36 Fisher 73 Schneider 84 10 Funai 80 SEG 73 Goldstar 47 Seleco 47 74 Goodmans 26 84 Sharp 89 Grundig 83 09 Siemens 10 36 Hitachi 42 56 Tandberg 26 ITT Nikia Instant 36 Telefunken 91 92 JVC 12 21 15 11 Thomson 76 Kendo 47 Thorn 36 47 Loewe 16 47 84 Toshiba 40 Luxor 89 Universum 92 70 47 Mark 26 W W House 47 Matsui 47 60 58 Watoson 83 58 Mitsubishi 28 29 Note on remote control mode You cannot do the assemble editing with some VCRs for recording if the remote control mode does not correspond to this VCR for playing TV VCR component
54. LP SP SP LP OFF
55. DV IN OUT 31 47 i LINK IEEE 1394 1995 DV IN OUT c i LINK BATT 7 Identifying the Parts Operation indicators T BY 0 12 34 15 1 Tape transport mode indicator 2 Recording mode indicator p 10 3 Cassette Memory indicator p 4 4 Warning indicator p 86 5 BRT bright indicator p 9 VOL volume indicator p 9 6 Time code indicator Self diagnosis display p 74 7 Remaining tape indicator 8 DV IN indicator 31 9 Audio mode indicator p 58 10 Remaining battery indicator p 63 Remaining time in minutes indicator gt
56. Note the battery pack Do not carry the VCR by grasping the battery pack To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT slide the battery pack to the right Using a car battery Use the DC adaptor charger Sony DC V700 not supplied Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car 12 V or 24 V Connect the DC adaptor charger and the VCR using the supplied DK 415 connecting cord mes This mark indicates that this 8 product is genuine accessory for Sony video product When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark DC V700 Sony
57. amp CLEANING If b happens clean the video heads with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette not supplied Check the picture and if the above problem persists repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session Note If the DVM12CL cleaning cassette not supplied is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer a b Sony DVM12CL 5 DVM12CL Maintenance information and precautions Precautions VCR operation Operate the VCR on 8 4 V adapt
58. CUT IN 3 CUT OUT ADJ 4 CUT OUT 5 RETURN ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE ET UP SET UP IR SET UP PAUSE MODE IR TEST TIMING ADJ CUT IN ADJ 12 RETURN ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE ET UP SET UP ET UP IR SET UP IR SET UP PAUSE MODE PAUSE MODE IR TEST IR TEST TIMING ADJ TIMING ADJ GUT IN ADJ t GUT IN ADJ 5 CUT OUT ADJ 5 CUT OUT ADJ RETURN ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE END To turn off the ASSEMBLE menu Press ASSEMBLE Ona ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE Selecting scenes Select the scenes in the order you want to edit One scene selected f
59. 54 18 17 38 P Q Photo Photo search Playback ona 28 Playback pause 11 Power sources 13 Preview R Remaining battery indicator 85 Remaining tape indicator 85 5 Self diagnosis function 74 Shoulder 84 V X 2 Title erasing Title making Title 15 38 Title search VOLUME 23 24 26 79 7 COPY INHIBIT DISPLAY HIF SOUND 12 84 InfOL TAI 63 L LASER LINK LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR 2 19 V VOLUME hosna 9
60. 5 4 6 SAVE 5 Superimposing title TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATURATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION 4 TITLE END ITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS pa TITLE MODE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY DAYS TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS TITLE SIZE SM HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITLE SIZE LG HAPPY TITLE SAVE HAPPY BIRTH 1 4 39 Superimposing a title Preset titles can be scrolled the following order HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY gt WEDDING VACATION gt THE END gt CUSTOM TITLE When you have
61. DV 11 20 5 Superimposing title Erasing a title 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TTTLEERASE then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to se
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63. 4 OFF 5 6 b 1 c kea gt gt I KBM O Searching scene Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title title search You can search for boundaries of recorded tape with title Title Search function
64. 2 33 34 Recording VCR You can record tape from another TV programme from a TV that has video audio outputs Connect this recording VCR to the playback VCR or TV Turn down the volume of this VCR while editing Otherwise picture distortion may occur 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system 2 Press the two REC buttons at the same time then press Ill to set the VCR to recording pause mode The REC red and PAUSE orange lamps light up 3 Start playing back a tape on the playback VCR or tune in the TV programme you want to record The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the LCD screen of this VCR 4 Press the point where you want to start recording The REC lamp remains on and the PAUSE lamp goes off S VIDEO and VIDEO AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks If the playback VCR or TV has an 5 video jack connect using the S video cable a to obtain high quality picture KBM
65. Using this manual Precaution on copyright Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Precautions on VCR care e The LCD screen is made with high precision technology However black points or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen These points are not recorded on the tape This is not a malfunction Effective dots more than 99 99 Do not let the VCR get wet Keep the VCR away from rain and sea water Letting the VCR get wet may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired Never leave VCR exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b
66. 1 ASSEMBLE 2 DELETE 3 1PGM DELETE 4 IN OUT ASSEMBLE 2 4 4 ASSEMBLE Pll 2 ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 55 28 IN OUT 3 ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 45 09 DELETE 4 0 08 28 13 0 08 45 09 1PGM DELETE MARK ALL CLEAR PROGRAM LAP RETURN DELETE 0 00 17 03 PREVIEW EXECUTE TOTAL SET UP 0 05 32 14 ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE END 0 08 45 09 PROGRAM eo nodiaw nv Deleting all cuts 1 Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu 2 Turn the control dial
67. 1 2 AUDIO AUDIO MIX MENU END Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound stereo 1 only The factory setting is original sound only AUDIO MIX 1 37 38 Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory you can superimpose the titles during playback or playback pause When you play back the tape the title is displayed for 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it You can select from eight preset titles and one original CUSTOM TITLE to superimpose over the picture Superimposing a title 1 Press TITLE to display the title 2 Turn the control dial to select the title then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the colour size or position then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the control d
68. Kak 4 4 Normal charge Full charge FULL FULL WV L 771 Using alternative power sources Charging time Battery pack Charging time NP F730 250 190 NP F730 250 190 NP F750 270 210 NP F750
69. KBM 1 KBM 2 3 1 IN OUT IN 2 3 Connecting the recording VCR KBM Use a VCR which is controlled by an infrared KBM remote control system Connect recording VCR in same way as Editing onto another tape 31 KBM Takum Using the DV cable
70. LCD BRIGHT KHonke DISPLAY DISPLAY Q 83 VOLUME 10 Playing back tape Using a Remote Commander You can operate this VCR using a Remote Commander supplied with a Sony product Set COMMANDER in the menu system according to the remote control mode of the Sony product COMMANDER Mode
71. AUDIO MODE lt 12BIT 16BIT gt 12BIT 16 Changing mode settings TITLEERASE Erase the title you have superimposed TITLE DSPL lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to display the title you have superimposed e Select OFF not to display the title TAPE TITLE Select this item to label the cassette tape BEEP lt gt e Select ON so that beeps sound when you turn the power on etc e Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound AUDIO MIX Select this item and adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control dial CM SEARCH lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to search using cassette memory Select OFF to search without using cassette memory DATA CODE lt DATE CAM or DATE gt e Select DATE CAM to display date and recording data during playback e Select DATE to display date during playback LCD COLOUR Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial to adjust the colour intensity of the picture TITLEERASE
72. O 1 4 25 26 Searching a scene Scanning photo photo scan You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not 00 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears 3 Press K lt or PPI Each photos are displayed for about 5 seconds automatically To stop searching Press O 1 POWER 2 3 Ke PPI 5 O
73. Labeling a cassette AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE BEEP AUDIO MIX CM SEARCH MENU END MENU TAPE TITLE 28 5 6 7 aw MENU TAPE TITLE 8 MENU TAPE TITLE MENU END le X MENU MENU TAPE TITLE MENU TAPE TITLE FGHIJ 12345 67890 PQRST UVWXY 28 MENU END MENU END MENU TAPE TITLE 2 4 45 46 Assemble editing What is assemble editing Editing is to make a new tape from a prerecorded tape by deleting unnecessary scenes and allocating the scenes you want in the desired order This VCR has the assemble function which enables you to select scenes while playing back a tape After all the scenes you want have been selected the VCR automatically assembles them to be recorded on another tape
74. 1 75 327 MB 1 4 3 5 2 5 LASER LINK EIAJ 4 3 4 8 7 2 8 4 10 2 10 9 0
75. PAUSE lt lt BP lt lt gt 1 3 B gt Ce
76. DATA CODE Ww MANUAL 10000 AWB 6 1898 DATE 1 4 27 28 Watching TV screen Connect this VCR to another VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen Connecting directly to a VCR TV Open the jack cover Connect this VCR to the LINE IN
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78. automatically 6 44 Pl To stop searching Press O Notes You cannot superimpose or search a title if you use a cassette tape without cassette memory 0 The VCR may not search if there is a blank portion between the recorded portions in the tape 1 4 24 Searching a scene Searching for a photo photo search photo scan You can search for the recorded still picture Photo Search function There are two modes in Photo Search Using cassette memory you can select the recorded date displayed e Without using cassette memory You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each pic
79. 2 29 30 Watching screen If you use Sony TV e You can turn on the TV automatically when you press the LASER LINK or E gt button To do so set the AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV s main switch on then do either of the following Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV s remote sensor and press LASER LINK Turn on the LASER LINK button and press Ce You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected To do so set the AUTO TV ON to ON and the TV INPUT to the same video input 1 2 3 in the menu system With some models however the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched The above features may not work with some TV models Note When LASER LINK is activated the LASER LINK button is lit the VCR consumes power Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed LINK AUTO TV ON
80. LINE 5 5 a b S VIDEO IN b Q A Signal flow Flujo de se ales When connecting the A V connecting cable Connect the plugs to the jacks in the same colours on this VCR and the TV or the other VCR VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN Watching screen
81. POWER mini DV mini DV 21 24 23 38 42 44 58
82. Using your VCR abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour systems Before using your VCR abroad check the following points Power sources You can use your VCR in any country or area with the supplied AC adaptor charger within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Difference in colour systems This VCR is a PAL system based VCR If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be a PAL system based TV Check the following list 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 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 SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Ukraine etc
83. Before you begin Using this manual Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Video Walkman VCR As you read through this manual buttons and settings on the VCR are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to ON Note on Cassette Memory This VCR is based on the DV format You can only use mini DV cassettes with this VCR We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are Date Search p 21 Photo Search p 24 The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are Title Search 23 e Superimposing a title 38 Making a custom title p 42 e Labeling a cassette 44 For details see page 58 Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country To view the playback picture on a TV you need a PAL system based TV KBM Video Walkman Sony
84. remove the AC adaptor charger While pressing BATT slide the connecting plate to the right PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the mains even if the set itself has been turned off Notes If you set the mode change switch to CHARGE while operating the VCR the power supply to the VCR stops e You cannot change the battery pack attached to the AC adaptor charger while supplying the power to the VCR CHARGE
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86. 63 gt a gt a DISPLAY 0 00 00 00 0 00 00 00 85 Warning indicators If the CAUTION lamp and the indicators CAUTION LCD screen flash check the followin
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88. damage inserted tape If this happens restore power supply again immediately DC V700 1 4 Using alternative power sources Using the battery pack This VCR operates with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack not supplied If you use any other battery pack to operate your VCR the VCR may not operate or the battery life may be shortened InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Charging the battery pack 1 Set the mode change switch to CHARGE 2 Connect the mains lead to mains The beep sounds and the display window lights up 3 Install the battery pack Charging begins When the remaining battery indicator becomes and the CHARGE lamp lights up normal charge is c
89. 2 5 10 1 63 64 Notes InfoLITHIUM battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication e If the indication seems incorrect use up the battery pack and then recharge it fully Full charge Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or you have repeated charging many times the battery pack may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged e After you have used the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with an equipment not having the D mark make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the 0 mark and then recharge fully Why the remaining battery indication does not match the battery life in the operating instructions The battery life is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions The battery life becomes very short in a cold environment The battery life in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully charged or normal ch
90. TITLE DSPL lt ON OFF gt ON TAPE TITLE lt gt AUDIO MIX 1 2 CM SEARCH lt ON OFF gt ON OFF DATA CODE lt DATE gt DATE CAM LCD COLOUR
91. power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your VCR battery pack mains and KBM 12 24 car battery Choose appropriate 12 24 power source depending where you want to use your Power Accessory to used KBM source nE Indoors Mains Supplied AC adaptor charger Outdoors Battery Battery pack NP F730 pack F750 NP F930 NP F950 12Vor Sony DC adaptor charger DC 24V car V700 battery 730 750 Note on power sources NP F930 NP F950 Disconnecting the power source or removing the B battery pack during recording playback may Se
92. You can use this function only when playing back tape with cassette memory 4 5 TITLE SEARCH 6 TITLE SEARCH 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 WEDDING 3 HELLO 2 WEDDING 3 HELLO CM SEARCH 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 1 POWER 2 Press MENU to display menu ON 3 Turn the control dial to select the CM 2 MENU SEARCH then press control dial 3 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press CM SEARCH the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE the Remote 4 Commander repeatedly until the title search ON indicator appears 6 Press 44 PI to select the title for 5 SEARCH MODE playback Playback starts from the scene of selected title
93. 31 VIDEO LANC lt Signal flow Using the A V connecting cable or S video connecting cable Set the input selector the VCR to LINE 5 LINE VIDEO SVIDEOIN 9 AUDIO VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN A Signal flow ejquuessy 47 48 Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR Set the remote control mode and the button to release the recording pause mode according to the recording VCR 1 Press ASSEMBLE The ASSEMBLE menu appears To set the remote control mode 2 Turn the control dial to select SET UP then press the control dial The SET UP menu appears 3 Turn the control dial to select IR SET UP then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the remote control mode of the recording VCR th
94. 32 44 1 48 LP GV D900E Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound recorded tape 1 Insert your recorded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to ON 3 On this VCR press D gt to set it to playback mode and then locate the point where the recording should begin Then press Ill to set it to playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB 5 Press on this VCR and at the same time start playing back the audio you want to record The new sound will be recorded in stereo 2 The recorded sound in stereo 1 is not heard 6 Press at the point where you want to stop recording To pl
95. 15 HiFi SOUND sis 12 1 TINK eelerer 84 InfoLITHIUM 63 L LASER LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOUR LP M Mains Menu system Moisture condensation Normal 15 16 8 3 14 M 85 53 55 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan H n P 11 84
96. To stop playback press O To rewind the tape press lt lt To fast forward the tape rapidly press PP To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators To erase the indicators press again Using headphones Connect headphones not supplied to the Q jack p 83 You can adjust the volume of the headphones using VOLUME 1 POWER POWER 2 lt 3 gt 4 VOLUME 0 49 PP
97. 2 Making custom title 1 ITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATURATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION 4 TITLE END ABCDE FGHI J KLMNO PQRST UVWXY Z amp TITLE END TITLE t HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATURATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END gt CUSTOM TITLE TITLE END TITLE END 3 4 5 CUSTOM TITLE CUSTOM TITLE TITLE END 43 44 Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory you can label a cassette The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on the label appears 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to ON 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Turn the control dial to select TAPE TITLE then press the control dial 5 Turn the c
98. DVM12CL Sony 66 C 23 00 InfoLITHIUM 8 gt InfoLITHIUM 63 6 31 00 32 00 gt 8 gt E 61 00 KBM E 62 00 gt 61 10
99. 1 2 16 48 CCIR mini DV 18 83 12 57 SP 1 DVM60 LP 1 5 6 2 30 DVM60 5 5 80 7 x 58 9 LCD TFT 224 640 940 x 234 5 4 DIN 1 75 0 3 75
100. 3 Turn the control dial to select the IN or OUT IN OUT point you want to change then press 3 control dial IN OUT The selected point flashes 4 Reselect the point 2 ASSEMBLE 1 0 08 45 09 IN OUT LAP TOTAL 0 05 32 14 ASSEMBLE END 4 ASSEMBLE 1 0 08 45 09 ASSEMBLE 1 0 08 45 09 PREVIEW PREVIEW 0 01 18 24 0 02 52 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 ejquuessy 55 Previewing scenes Deleting cuts Deleting a cut 1 Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu 2 Turn the control dial to select DELETE then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select 1PGM DELETE then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the cut you want to delete then press the control dial The IN and OUT points become and then the display returns to the ASSEMBLE menu To delete other cuts repeat steps 2 3 and 4
101. 4 5 PAUSE MODE 6 PAUSE REC ASSEMBLE SET UP IR SET UP ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE SET UP PAUSE MODE PAUSE ASSEMBLE END Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR KBM VCR remote control mode list
102. CLOCK SET MENU END EUOHIPPY 62 Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 2 to 6 The year indicators changes as follows Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this VCR operates on a 24 hour cycle 2 6 Z 1998 1999 2000 2029 j K 24 Notes InfoLITHIUM battery pack InfoLITHIUM battery pack The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption Sony recommends that you use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with video equipment having the 1 infourtHium mark When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the 1 mark the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes However if you use it wi
103. 38 42 44 46 47 48 51 53 54 57 58 KBM 60 61 InfoLITHIUM 63 65 69 75 79 81 82 86
104. VCR CAMERA CHARGE CHARGE 15 16 Using alternative power sources Install the battery pack on the VCR While pressing the battery pack slide it to the left so that it attaches to the battery mounting surface firmly
105. 1 2 KBM 3 ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE 4 IN 5 IN 6 7 8 4 7 3 ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE Pll 0 01 04 08 OUT PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP 0 00 00 00 ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 55 28 IN OUT 1 0 08 28 13 PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP 0 08 45 09 0 00 17 03 TOTAL 0 05 32 14 ASSEMBLE END 55 56 1 ejquuessy 5
106. 2 HiFi SOUND 3 1 2 1 1 2 2 4 MENU VTR2 HiFi SOUND REC MODE AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TITLE MENU COMMANDER SOUND STEREO AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TARE TITLE H MENU HiFi SOUND STEREO 1 2 MENU HiFiSOUND STEREO 1 2 MENU OMMANDER HiFi SOUND 1 TAPE TITLE Advanced operations Using alternative
107. YER PUSH EXECUTE ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE END Adjusting the timing to start recording When a VCR is remote controlled there is time lag from when the VCR receives the signal to when it actually operates The time lag differs depending on the recording VCR During the assemble editing the time lag results in missing scenes or unnecessary scenes on the edited tape To edit scenes correctly this VCR should send the recording start stop signal early or late to the recording VCR Note on connection To do the timing adjustment connect the VCRs using the AV connecting cable You cannot do the timing adjustment when the VCRs are connected using the DV connecting cable Measuring the time lag Have a pen or something write with 1 On the ASSEMBLE menu turn the control dial to select TIMING ADJ then press the control dial 2 Turn on the recording VCR and insert a cassette that can be recorded 3 Set the recording VCR to recording pause mode 4 Press the control dial The recording starts The CUT IN and CUT OUT points are recorded five times each When the recording ends the SET UP menu appears 5 Playback the tape in slow mode and write down the first figure displayed for each CUT IN point and the last figure for each CUT OUT point ASSEMBLE ET UP IR SET UP PAUSE MODE TIMING ADJ CUT OUT ADJ RETURN PL ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE SET UP FOR TIMING ADJU
108. 40 32 104 20 60 4 140 148 x 62 x 135 970 100 240 50 60 25 DC OUT 8 4 2 0 8 4 1 4 Sony NP F730 NP F750 NP F930 NP F950 0 40 32 1042 F 20 60 4 140 127 x 55 x 95 255
109. 26 lt lt REW rewind button 9 27 headphones jack 9 28 VIDEO input output jack 28 32 34 47 29 VIDEO AUDIO input output jacks p 28 32 34 47 30 RFU DC OUT jack 31 Speaker 16 1 N 18 lt gt 19 ASSEMBLE 48 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2 3 3 REC 34 AUDIO DUB 37 DISPLAY 9 TITLE 39 43 CAUTION 86 B gt SLOW 11 PAUSE 11 gt PLAY 9 9 9 lt lt REW 9 9
110. gt 9 gt 8 gt 9 gt 8 gt 7 gt 7 14 8 4
111. If the VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV With this connection the sound is monaural even in stereo mode To display indicators on the TV Set DISPLAY to V OUT LCD in the menu and press DISPLAY To turn off press DISPLAY again To connect to a VCR or TV without video audio input jacks Use an RFU adaptor not supplied Using the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver not supplied having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR you can easily view the picture on your TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having mark by using infrared rays LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation To play back on a TV 1 After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON 2 Set the POWER switch on this VCR to ON 3 Turn the TV on and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 4 Press LASER LINK The lamp of the LASER LINK button lights up 5 Press gt on this VCR to start playback 6 Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver
112. The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu system gt Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system 17 The title is not displayed TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu system gt Set it to ON in the menu system p 17 The title is not recorded The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 38 The cassette memory is full gt Erase another title p 41 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure Slide the protect tab so that red portion is not visible 8 Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape gt Superimpose the title to the recorded position p 40 The cassette label is not recorded The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 44 The cassette memory is full gt Erase some titles p 41 The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure Slide the protect tab so that red portion is not visible 8 Displaying the recorded date date search function does not work The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 21 CM SEARCH 15 set to OFF in the menu system gt Set it to ON p 21 The title search function does not work The tape has no cassette memory gt Use a tape with cassette memory p 23 CM SEARCH 15 set to OFF in the menu system 3 Set it to ON p 23 There is no
113. Check that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR The shape of the plug varies from region to region 2 DK 415 connecting cord 1 p 7 3 A V connecting cable 1 p 28 32 34 47 3 4 S video cable 1 p 28 32 34 47 5 DV cable 1 p 31 6 Shoulder strap 1 p 84 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the VCR video tape etc 4 5 6 gt bale 1 700 adaptor charger 1 p 7 14 1 AC V700 1 7 14 2 415 1 7 3 1 28 32 34 47 4 1 28 32 34 47 A 5 1 31 6 1 84
114. S VIDEO 28 32 34 47 VIDEO AUDIO 28 32 34 47 RFU DC OUT 83 84 Identifying the parts 39 PUSH OPEN button 8 LCD panel Hooks for shoulder strap LASER LINK emitter p 29 Assemble editing control emitter p 50 Battery mounting surface p 7 RELEASE knob Slide up to release the terminal cover when attaching an accessory not supplied DV IN OUT jack p 31 47 4 This i LINK mark is trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394 1995 specifications and their revisions The DV IN OUT jack is i LINK compatible BATT release lever p 7 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 121818 Bal BI PUSH OPEN 8 LASER LINK 29 50 7 RELEASE
115. b COPY INHIBIT 2 35 Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment You can add a sound on your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points The original sound will not be erased Do not connect the video yellow plug Q lt Signal flow Notes
116. 5 gt 79 VCR CAMERA CHARGE 7 CHARGE 77 78 CHARGE CHARGE
117. C 31 00 C32 00 A servicable situation not malfunctioned above has occurred gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate the VCR p 8 gt Disconnect the mains lead of the AC adaptor charger or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power source operate the VCR E 61 00 E 62 00 A VCR malfunction which you cannot service has occurred gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility
118. ST1 gt AUDIO 17 TITLE DSPL OFF gt 17 gt 38 41 8 gt 40 gt 44 41
119. gt 1 65 CLOCK SET 61 75 HiFi SOUND 2 gt 12 gt VOLUME 9 AUDIO Ha 2 gt AUDIO MIX 17 AUDIO MIX
120. 1 MENU 2 3 2 3 4 MENU COMMANDER VTR2 HiFi SOUND REC MODE AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL ite TITLE gt D MENU COMMANDER HiFi SOUND REC MODE AUDIO MODE 2 TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TITLE MENU HiFi SOUND STEREO 1 MENU HiFi SOUND MENU COMMANDER HiFi SOUND 21 REC MODE STEREO 1 2 AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL qe TITLE 1 4 17 Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each item COM MANDER lt VTR1 6 OFF gt e Select VTR2 when using a Remote Commander supp
121. 12 24 415 gt 9 D GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the VCR 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the control dial Only the selected item is displayed 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired mode then press the control dial If you want to change the other modes repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press MENU to erase menu display 2
122. Displaying recording data data code function Using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder you can display recording data date time or various settings when recorded on the LCD screen during playback Data Code The Data Code is also displayed on the TV Press DATA CODE of the Remote Commander during playback 4 7 1998 10 13 02 To select the items to be displayed Set DATA CODE in the menu system and select the following items When DATE CAM is selected date various settings steady shot AE mode shutter speed white balance aperture value gain no indicator When DATE is selected date no indicator When bars appear A blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise
123. 270 210 NP F930 330 270 NP F930 330 270 NP F950 360 300 NP F950 360 300 Numbers in parentheses indicate the time for a normal charge Normal charge Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully using the supplied AC adaptor charger Full charge Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Battery life Battery pack Playback time NP F730 100 90 NP F750 115 105 NP F930 160 135 NP F950 185 165 Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery pack Note on remaining battery time indication Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen It may not be displayed properly however depending on the conditions and circumstances of use Notes on charging the battery pack e When the mode change switch is set to VCR CAMERA during charging charging stops If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash check that the battery pack is correctly attached to the AC adaptor charger If it is not attached it will not be charged You cannot charge the battery pack while operating the VCR using the AC adaptor charger e When a fully charged battery pack is installed the CHARGE lamp will light once then go out
124. 5 6 Ke 21 O Searching scene Searching for a photo without using cassette memory photo search You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not 4 MENU CM SEARCH ON OFF 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select OFF then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears 6 Press 14 or PPI to select the photo for playback Each time you press 9 PPI the VCR searches for the previous or next scene Playback starts from the photo automat
125. Various playback modes 11 Playing back a dual soundtrack tape 12 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 13 Using the battery pack 14 Changing the mode settings 17 for playing back Searching a scene 21 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date date search 21 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title title search 23 Searching for a photo photo search photo scan 24 Displaying recording data data code function 27 Watching on a TV screen 28 for editing Editing onto another tape 31 Recording from a VCR or TV 34 Audio dubbing 36 Superimposing a title 38 Making a custom title 42 Labeling a cassette 44 Assemble editing What is assemble editing 46 Connecting the recording VCR 47 Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR 48 Adjusting the timing to start recording 51 Selecting scenes 53 Previewing scenes 54 Executing the assemble editing 57 Additional information Usable cassettes and playback modes 58 Charging the vanadium lithium battery in the VCR Resetting the date and time 61 Notes on InfoLITHIUM battery pack 63 Maintenance information and precautions 65 Using your VCR abroad 69 Trouble check 70 Self diagnosis display 74 Specifications 80 Identifying the parts 82 Warning indicators 86 Index Back cover 4
126. connecting cable 5 video connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE S VIDEO AUDIO Signal flow Notes on editing when using the A V connecting cable Press DISPLAY DATA CODE and SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander not supplied to turn off the display indicators Otherwise the indicators will be recorded on the tape e If the recording VCR is a monaural type connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable for video to the VCR Connect only the white or red plug for audio to the VCR If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R right signal e You can edit precisely by connecting both VCRs using a LANC cable if the VCR has fine synchro editing function using this VCR as a player N 5 LINE VIDEO IN VIDEO IN D gt AUDIO IN K DISPLAY DATA CODE SEARCH MODE
127. inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR When connecting to the VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE If your VCR or TV has 5 video jack connect using the supplied S video cable a to obtain a high quality picture If you are going to connect the VCR using the S video cable a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b Procedure to play back is the same as when playing back on the LCD screen Turn down the volume of this VCR a LINE IN TV VCR
128. it automatically stops PAL a
129. to select DELETE then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select ALL CLEAR then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ALL CLEAR then press the control dial The ASSEMBLE menu appears 1 ASSEMBLE 2 3 ALL CLEAR 4 ALL CLEAR ASSEMBLE 2 3 ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 55 28 IN OUT ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 45 09 DELETE 4 0 08 28 13 0 08 45 09 1PGM DELETE MARK ALL CLEAR PROGRAM LAP RETURN DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE 0 00 17 03 TOTAL 0 05 32 14 SET UP ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE END 4 ASSEMBLE PII 0 08 45 09 CANCEL CLEAR ASSEMBLE END To cancel deleting Select CANCEL in step 4 56 4 Executing assemble editing The select
130. use the tape with cassette memory The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette This VCR can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles etc to this memory Tapes with cassette memory have Cassette Memory mark Sony recommends that you use tape having mark to enjoy this VCR fully When you play back Copyright signal Using this VCR you cannot play back a tape that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen or on the TV screen if you try to play back such a tape This VCR does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records Audio mode 12 bit mode The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1 and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu system during playback Both sounds can be played back 16 bit mode A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality Moreover it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode 16BIT indicator appears VHS S VHS VHSC S VHSC Betamax mini DV
131. 149 gt 1 E 1 gt 1 Note the time code The time code is a signal recorded on tape to indicate position It is in the form of hours minutes seconds frames so that a position can be easily found This unit automatically records the time code during recording Press DISPLAY to check the time code on the LCD screen or TV The time codes are sequentially written through the tape beginning from 0 00 00 00 at the head of the tape If the tape contains blank portions the time code restarts from 0 00 00 00 You cannot rewrite the time code later 10 86 1 2 3 4 4 5 BRT 9 VOL 9 oz 79 17 8 DV 31 9 58 10
132. 3 Previewing scenes After selecting cuts make sure that the IN and OUT points are correctly marked 1 Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu 2 Turn the control dial to select PREVIEW then press the control dial The PREVIEW menu appears 3 Turn the control dial to select the cut you want to check then press the control dial The VCR sends the tape to the IN point of the selected cut and plays back the cut After the playback the ASSEMBLE menu appears To preview other cuts repeat steps 2 and 3 ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 55 28 IN OUT ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 45 09 PREVIEW IN OUT 1 ASSEMBLE 2 PREVIEW PREVIEW 3 IN
133. 4 8 MHz General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC adaptor charger Average power consumption Playback 10 2 W Recording 10 9 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 148 x 62 x 135 mm w h d Mass Approx 970 g excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap Speaker Dynamic speaker Supplied accessories See page 6 AC adaptor charger Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 2 0 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal 8 4 V 1 4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery pack NP F730 NP F750 NP F930 NP F950 lithium ion type Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 127 x 55 x 95 mm w h d Mass Approx 255 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 12 32
134. ELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION gt THE CUSTOM TITLE TITLE COL gt YEL lt CYAN GRN gt lt RED gt BLUE SIZE LG lt POS LG 8 9 OFF TITLE DSPL
135. S O NY 3 862 706 54 2 Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference GV D900E 1998 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Basic operations Installing the AC adaptor charger 7 Inserting a cassette 8 Playing back a tape 9
136. SET UP TIMING ADJUST No 1 CUT IN 000 ASSEMBLE END 1 ejquuessy 51 Adjusting the timing to start recording Adjusting the timing Calculate the average of the five figures for the CUT IN point and do the same for the CUT OUT point Example 5 6 5 4 5 5 5 1 Turn the control dial to select CUT IN ADJ then press the control dial 2 Turn the control dial until the average you calculated for the CUT IN point appears then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select CUT OUT ADJ then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial until the average you calculated for the CUT OUT point appears then press the control dial 5 Turn the control dial to select RETURN then press the control dial The ASSEMBLE menu appears CUT IN CUT OUT 5 6 5 4 5 5 5 1 CUT IN ADJ 2
137. ST RECORDER SET REC PAUSE AYER PUSH EXECUTE
138. Sony product VIR1 Betamax VCR Koa Sony VTR2 8mm video camera recorder VTR 1 KBM Betamax Digital video camera recorder VTR 2 8 8mm VCR VTR3 VHS VCR 8 KBM VTR 4 Digital VCR VHS Digital video camera recorder 5 6 Notes on recording mode This VCR plays back and records in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode The VCR automatically plays back the tape in the recorded mode The playback quality in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode When recording select SP or LP in the menu system Note on the beep sound A beep sounds when you turn the power on Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the VCR Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound select OFF in the menu system Cautions on the LCD panel Do not push nor touch the LCD when moving the LCD panel Do not pick up the VCR by the LCD panel Do not place the VCR so as to point the LCD screen toward the sun The LCD panel may be damaged Be careful when placing the VCR under sunlight or by a window
139. amp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while there is no problem When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first 73 74 Self diagnosis display The VCR has a self diagnosis display This function displays the VCR s condition with five digits a combination of a letter and figures on the LCD screen If this occurs check the 40 following code chart The five digit display informs you of the VCR s current condition The last two digits indicated by will differ depending on the state of the VCR LCD screen Lititid 21 00 169 3 nrFl 53min Self diagnosis display eC 00 00 You can service the VCR yourself Contact your Sony dealer local authorized Sony facility Five digit display Cause and or corrective actions 21 00 Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour p 65 C 22 00 The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette not supplied p 66 23 00 You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack 63
140. ance in AUDIO MIX e If you select 16BIT in AUDIO MODE menu you cannot add an audio sound DISPLAY lt LCD unu V OUT LCD gt LCD V OUT LCD DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY AUTO TV lt OFF ON gt LASER LINK OFF TV INPUT lt VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF gt 1 2 3 LASER LINK CLOCK SET
141. arged battery pack in 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the VCR the remaining battery time is not same as the battery life in the operating instructions 3 Full charge charging until the CHARGE lamp of the AC adaptor charger goes off and the battery mark becomes 2 Normal charge charging until the battery mark of the AC adaptor charger becomes InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM
142. ay back the new recorded sound Adjust the balance between the original sound stereo 1 and the new sound stereo 2 by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu system 1 2 3 KBM 4 AUDIO DUB 5 KBM 2 1 6 4 AUDIO DUB 2
143. blue button slide EJECT to the right To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you try to record with the red mark exposed the B and 4 indicators flash on the LCD screen and you cannot record To re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering the red mark EJECT 89 4 Playing back tape 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to ON The POWER lamp green on the front lights up ARA 49 to rewind the tape 3 Press gt to start playback 4 Adjust the volume using VOLUME You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen after connecting the VCR to a TV or another VCR
144. d tape on this VCR until you locate the point where you want to start editing then press to set this VCR in playback pause mode 3 On the recording VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 Press on both VCRs simultaneously to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To stop editing Press on both VCRs Ha 1 2 3 KBM 4 KBM 2 4
145. ed cuts are automatically assembled and recorded on the tape in the recording VCR 1 Insert the recording tape in the recording VCR and set to recording pause mode 2 Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu 3 Turn the control dial to select EXECUTE then press the control dial The EDITING display instructs you to set the recording VCR to recording pause mode and to press the control dial 4 Press the control dial The assemble editing starts When it is completed both VCRs stop automatically ASSEMBLE 1 0 08 55 28 MARK PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE TOTAL SET UP 0 05 32 14 PL ASSEMBLE END ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 45 09 EDITING FOR START EDITING RECORDER SET REC PAUSE AYER PUSH EXECUTE 1 2 ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE 3 EXECUTE EDITING
146. en press the control dial Refer to the VCR remote control mode list on the next page Try the number listed first To set the button to release the recording pause mode 5 Turn the control dial to select PAUSE MODE then press the control dial 6 Turn the control dial to select the button you press to release recording pause mode on the recording VCR PAUSE or REC or PB playback then press the control dial 1 ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE Pll 0 08 45 09 MARK PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP ASSEMBLE END 0 05 32 14 UP PAUSE MODE gt PAUSE TIMING ADJ PB 2 i gt ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE END KBM 1 2 3 IR SET UP
147. following are charging methods Connect the VCR to mains using the supplied AC adaptor charger and leave the VCR with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours Install the fully charged battery pack on the VCR and leave the VCR with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours KBM KBM POWER KBM 6
148. g Ha TO If the CAUTION lamp flashes but no indicators appear on the LCD screen contact your Sony CAUTION dealer local authorized Sony facility you can hear the beep sound when is Ha to in menu system Sony 2 1 2 3 5min ea Omin 65 awe a Als TAN 655 4 4 5 6 Pf 22 72 Als _ A CLOCK SET Ye CLEANING CASSETTE FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY Warning indicators 1 The battery is weak or dead Slow flashing The battery is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead Depending on conditions the indicator may flash even if there are 5 to 10 minute
149. ial 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the title is arranged as desired 6 Press control dial again to complete the setting The SAVE appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set 5 CUSTOM TITLE 1 TITLE 2 3 4
150. ically To stop searching Press O 5 00 1 2 MENU 3 4 5 SEARCH MODE 6 amp PI Ke gt gt I
151. ing for the date by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory
152. ixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label on only the location as illustrated below so as not to cause malfunction of the VCR b After using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in its case and store it in an upright position b mini DV mini DV KBM b mini DV c 4 Slide out to prevent accidental erasure Note gold plated connector If the gold plated connector of mini DV casse
153. lect the title you want to erase then press the control dial 4 Make sure the title is the one you want to erase then press control dial again 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display 1 MENU 2 TITLEERASE 3 4 5 TITLEERASE AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PL 2 WEDDING TAPE TITLE 3 HELLO TITLE 08 BEEP AUDIO MIX CM SEARCH MENU END MENU END MENU MENU TITLEERASE ERASE 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 WEDD ING 2 WEDDING 3 HELLO 3 HELLO MENU END EXEC ERASE MENU END Note If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure you cannot erase the title Slide the pro
154. lied with Sony video camera recorder e Select VTR1 6 when using a Remote Commander supplied with Sony product e Select OFF when not using a Remote Commander or to prevent the unit from being operated by other Remote Commanders HiFi SOUND lt 5 1 2 gt e Normally select STEREO e Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual soundtrack tape REC MODE lt SP LP gt e Select SP when recording in SP standard play mode e Select LP when recording in LP long play mode You can record for 1 5 times longer than SP mode Note on LP mode It is recommended that the tape recorded on this VCR in LP mode is played back on this VCR If you play back the tape on other VCR the sound and picture may be distorted If you play back a tape which was recorded on other VCR in LP mode on this VCR the sound and picture may also be distorted AUDIO MODE lt 12BIT 16BIT gt Normally select 12BIT to record two stereo sound Select 16BIT to record the one stereo sound with high quality COMMANDER lt VTR1 6 OFF gt VTR2 Sony VTR1 6
155. n create your own video programme by editing with any other DV mini DV 8 mm Hi E Hi8 WS VHS SWIS S VHS WSIA VHSC SSTA S VHSC or Betamax VCR that has audio video inputs You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the DV cable Before editing Connect the VCRs using the supplied DV cable or the supplied A V connecting cable Using the DV cable Simply connect the supplied DV connecting cable to DV IN OUT and to DV IN OUT of the DV products With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing o S VIDEO LANC gt Signal flow Notes on editing when using the DV cable You can connect one VCR only e You can record picture sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the DV cable only e You cannot edit the titles display indicator or the contents of cassette memory If you record playback pause picture with the DV cable the recorded picture becomes rough And when you playback the picture using the other video equipment the picture may jitter You can also use this VCR as a recorder with this connection In this case DV IN indicator appears on the screen Ha
156. n will work Open the cassette compartment turn off the VCR and leave it about 1 hour When amp indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in the VCR Eject the cassette turn off the VCR and leave also the cassette about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the VCR from a cold place to a warm place put the VCR in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the VCR 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it after about 1 hour
157. om the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired 8 4 7 2
158. ompleted For a full charge which allows you to use the battery slightly longer than normal charge leave the battery pack attached until the CHARGE lamp goes out and the remaining battery indicator becomes 4 Remove the battery pack The battery pack can be used even if the charging is not completed Remaining battery indicator InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM 1 2 3
159. on audio dubbing A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16 bit mode 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz Anew sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode e If you add a new sound tape recorded on other VCR including GV D900E or camcorder the sound quality may not be as good as for the tape recorded on this VCR eWhen you record a playback pause picture with the DV cable you cannot add audio to that portion of the tape Audio equipment LINE OUT A V connecting cable supplied 16
160. ons The tape does not move when a tape The POWER switch is set to OFF transport button is pressed gt Set it to ON p 9 The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 9 The tape does not start The tape is stuck to drum gt Eject the cassette p 8 The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 9 The tab on the cassette is out red gt Use a new tape or slide the tab p 8 The cassette cannot be removed from the holder The AC adaptor charger is not connected to mains gt Connect the AC adaptor charger to mains p 7 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack or the AC adaptor charger p 7 14 6 amp indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour p 65 CLOCK SET appears when the 15 turned on Reset the date and time p 61 Trouble check Operation Symptom Cause and or corrective actions No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu system gt Set it to STEREO 12 The volume is turned to the minimum gt Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME p 9 AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu system gt Adjust AUDIO MIX in the menu system 17
161. ontrol dial to select the column of the desired character then press the control dial 6 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the control dial 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you finish the label 8 Turn the control dial to select J then press the control dial To erase a character In step 5 turn the control dial to select then press the control dial The last character is erased To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label and operate in the same way to make a new label if the GL mark appears in step 4 The cassette memory is full If you erase the title in the cassette you can label it If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to 4 titles also appear Note on displayed the menu The indicates the number of characters you can select for the label When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces the cassette memory is full Note on the cassettes If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure you cannot label it Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible 10
162. or charger or 7 2 V battery pack e Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug the VCR and have it checked by Sony dealer before operating it any further e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when not using the VCR e Do not wrap up the VCR and operate it since heat may build up internally Keep the VCR away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration not push the LCD screen If the VCR is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using the VCR the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type of tape thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out VCR care e When the VCR is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove the tape Periodically turn on the power play back a tape for about 3 minutes If fingerprints or dust are on the LCD screen we recommend you remove them using the LCD cleaning kit not supplied e 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 e Do not let sand get into the VCR When you use the VCR a sandy beach or in a dusty place protect it fr
163. or editing is called a cut You can select a cut in the unit of a frame In the following operations e the IN point means the beginning of a cut e the OUT point means the end of a cut 1 Insert the playback cassette in this VCR and the recording cassette in the recording VCR 2 Playback the tape in this VCR 3 Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu 4 Using the tape transport buttons locate the IN point and set to playback pause mode 5 Press the control dial The IN point is marked 6 Using the tape transport buttons locate the OUT point and set to playback pause mode 7 Press the control dial 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 to select cuts ASSEMBLE Pil 0 01 18 24 LAP 0 00 14 16 TOTAL SET UP 0 00 00 00 ASSEMBLE END To change or delete cuts See pages 55 and 56 IN
164. plug on the AC adaptor charger or the battery pack then reconnect it in about one minute Turn the power on If the functions still do not work press the RESET button at the bottom of the VCR using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all the settings including the date and time return to the factory setting p 82 The numbers or letters of 5 characters is displayed as a counter Self diagnosis function was activated gt See the table in page 74 and treat the VCR apropriately AC adaptor charger Symptom Corrective actions The VCR CAMERA or CHARGE lamp does not light Disconnect the mains lead After about one minute reconnect the mains lead p 7 The CHARGE lamp flashes See the chart on the next page Trouble check When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart Remove the battery pack from the AC adaptor charger Then install the same battery pack again When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC adaptor charger Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging This does not indicate a problem Repeat again to charge with same battery pack When the CHARGE l
165. s remaining 2 The tape is near the end The flashing is slow 3 The tape has run out The flashing becomes rapid 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red 6 Moisture condensation has occurred p 65 7 The video heads may be contaminated p 66 8 The clock is not set When this message appears though you set the date and time the vanadium lithium battery is discharged Charge the vanadium lithium battery p 60 9 Some other trouble has occurred Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility 10 The battery is not InfoLITHIUM type 11 The tape has no cassette memory p 4 9 10 gt 5 10
166. stored an original title The title appears above CUSTOM TITLE Title colours COL WHT White YEL Yellow gt gt VIO Violet RED Red lt gt BLUE Blue Title size SIZE LG Large SM Small Title position POS If you select the title size LG you can choose 8 positions When you select the title size SM you can choose 9 positions at all To display no title Select OFF in the TITLE DSPL menu Notes on titles e You cannot superimpose a title to a blank portion of the tape The titles you superimposed are displayed by only using the DV format video equipment with index titler function e When you are searching the tape using the other video equipment the portion of the tape you superimpose the title may be detected as an index signal Notes on the cassettes If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure you cannot superimpose the title Slide the protect tab so that the red portion is not visible e You can superimpose about 11 to 20 titles in one cassette if one title consists of about 5 characters e If the tape has too many index signals and photo data you may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full H
167. tect tab so that the red portion is not visible 1 4 41 42 Making a custom title If you use a tape with cassette memory you can make one title of up to 20 characters and store it in memory 1 Press TITLE to display the titles 2 Turn the control dial to select CUSTOM TITLE then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the control dial 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish the title 6 Turn the control dial to select then press the control dial To erase a character In step 3 turn the control dial to select then press control dial The last character is erased To change the title you have made In step 2 turn the control dial to select the title which you want to change then press the control dial Erase characters one after another then make the new title again
168. th video equipment not having this mark the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the VCR changes depending on its use While checking the condition of the VCR the InfoLITHIUM battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power If the condition changes drastically the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen the J indicator may also flash under some conditions InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM 1
169. title in the tape Superimpose the titles 38 CIII indicator does not appear when using a tape with cassette memory The gold plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty gt Clean the gold plated connector p 59 Continued to the next page 71 Trouble check Picture Symptom Cause and or corrective actions The picture is noisy or does not appear The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette p 66 69 indicator flashes the LCD screen The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette p 66 The picture is too bright or too dark LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly gt Press or to obtain the brightness you want 9 The picture does not appear on the LCD screen Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out gt Please contact your nearest Sony dealer Others Symptom Cause and or corrective actions While editing using the DV connecting cable recording picture cannot be monitored Remove the DV connecting cable and connect it again The VCR becomes warm If the power of the VCR is on for a long time it becomes warm which is not malfunction No function works though the power is on Disconnect the connecting
170. ttes is dirty or dusty you may not operate the function using cassette memory Clean up the gold plated connector with cotton wool swab about every 10 times ejection of a cassettes c mini DV 10 1 59 60 Charging the vanadium lithium battery in the VCR Your VCR is supplied with a vanadium lithium battery installed so as to retain the menu settings regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The vanadium lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the VCR The battery however will get discharged gradually if you do not use the VCR It will be completely discharged in about 6 monthes if you do not use the VCR at all Even if the vanadium lithium battery is not charged it will not affect the VCR operation To retain the menu settings charge the battery if the battery is discharged The
171. ture for five seconds automatically Photo Scan function Even if your tape has no cassette memory you can use the Photo Scan function Searching for a photo by using cassette memory photo search You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory MENU 2 7 2 98 17 00 3 10 4 98 11 00 CM SEARCH ON OFF 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears 6 Press 9 BPI to select the date for playback Playback starts from the photo of the selected date automatically To stop searching Press O Note If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion the Photo Search may not function correctly PHOTO SEARCH 1 1 1 98 8 52 1
172. will damage the mains lead and may cause a fire or an electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the AC adaptor charger may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the AC adaptor charger Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the AC adaptor charger e While the AC adaptor charger is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation AC adaptor charger becomes warm while use This is normal Do not place the AC adaptor charger in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating If any difficulty should arise unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer

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