3-064-178-11 (1)

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

Owners 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. Model No. GV-D200 Serial No. Model No. AC Serial No.

GV-D200

2000 Sony Corporation

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-D200 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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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 140F (60C ) 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)
For customers in CANADA CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

Table of contents

Getting started
Using this manual.. 4 Checking supplied accessories. 6 Step 1 Connecting to a TV. 7 Step 2 Preparing the power supply.. 8 Connecting to a wall outlet. 8 Using with a battery pack (not supplied).. 9 Step 3 Inserting a cassette. 12

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

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the VCR, video tape, etc.
Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR. 3
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. 7, 18, 35, 47)
Step 1 Connecting to a TV
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.
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.
S video cable (not supplied)
IN S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT
A/V connecting cable (supplied) : Signal flow
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.
Step 2 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 plugs 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. 9). Using a car battery Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
Step 2 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. BATT
Battery Pack (not supplied)
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 monitor screen. It may not be displayed properly, however, depending on the conditions and circumstances of use. The message appears when the battery is dead. After you set the POWER switch to ON, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
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 plugs 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.

Charging time

Battery pack NP-F330 NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Playing time

Battery pack NP-F330 NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time 105 (95) 175 (160) 210 (190) 365 (325) 440 (395) 575 (520) 675 (610) 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.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 8-11). (2) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with the window facing up. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment.

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3. 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.

Basic Operations

Playing back a tape
(1) Connect your VCR to a TV (p. 8). (2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette to play back (p. 8-12). (3) 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. (4) Press H to start playback.

DISPLAY

To stop playback
Press x. Notes on the DISPLAY button When you connect your VCR to a TV, you can confirm the screen indicators on the monitor screen. Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators. To make the indicators disappear, press it again.

Playing back a tape 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 To view the picture frame-by-frame
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. 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.
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.

Quickly locating a scene Zero set memory
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 counters 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 counters zero point.

DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY

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.
Searching with recording date Date 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.

JUL 4 2001

JUL 5 2001

DEC 31 2001

(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.

SEARCH MODE

DATE 00 SEARCH

DATE 01 SEARCH

P1 T I TLE SET S A B C D E 12345 F GH I J 67890 K L M N O PQRS T U V W X Y Z& ? ! . , / [T I TLE] : END $ F DM : [ ] [ P2 ] [ SET ]
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 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.

] to return

Editing

Dubbing a tape

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.
IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

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, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, or Digital8 S-VHSC, Betamax,
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.

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.
DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT : Signal flow
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied)
Press x on both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR. Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. system
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.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the other (recording) VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene

Switch the order

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.

OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0
OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN EXECUTE CUT - I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP ENGAGE PAUSEMODE REC PAUSE I R TEST RETUN OTHERS [MENU] : END ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST EXECUT I NG CUT - I N No.2 CUT -OUT IN I R SETUP +215 PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETUN [MENU] : OTHERS END ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE CUT - I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
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 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. 14). (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.

Using with an analog video unit and a personal computer Signal convert function
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. in the menu settings (p. 50). (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in A/V t DV appears on the monitor 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.
S video cable (not supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO IN

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

i.LINK

Other VCR : Signal flow

A/V connecting cable (supplied)
A/V converting i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable (supplied) cable) (not supplied)
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 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.
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 and 19. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene in the other (playback) VCR to insert into your (recording) VCR. [a]
(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.

Icon/item P EFFECT Mode z OFF NEG.ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE HiFi SOUND z STEREO TBC* z ON OFF 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 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
TBC stands for Time Base Corrector. DNR* z ON OFF To reduce picture noise To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement
DNR stands for Digital Noise Reduction. * 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.

Icon/item AUDIO MIX
Meaning To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2

PB MODE z AUTO

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 OUT z OFF ON

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.
Icon/item REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE* z 12BIT 16BIT q REMAIN z AUTO 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

C:21:00

C:ss:ss You can service your VCR yourself. E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:ss

C:21:ss

C:22:ss

C:31:ss C:32:ss

E:61:ss E:62:ss
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. 9, 11). 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.
Warning indicators and messages
If the CAUTION lamp and the indicators on the monitor screen flash, check the following: If the CAUTION lamp flashes, but no indicators appear on the monitor 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.

TAPE END

Slow flashing

Fast flashing

NO TAPE

CLOCK SET

CLEANING CASSETTE

C:31:00

FOR " Info LITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY

COPY INHIBIT

8mm TAPE

H i 8 TAPE

SP REC

LP/SP REC

1 The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak. Fast flashing: The battery is empty or dead (p. 10). 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.

Data sheet: Mini Mainline Inspection System
Tag. No: AT-V01-1 Spec: P600 Pearpoint Mini System
Advantages: 100mm to 450mm pipe inspections Range 200 meters Automatic motorized drum with 200 meters of Kevlar reinforced cable Four or six wheel drive tractor for maximum traction 1 lux Camera sensitivity Composite video output for connection to external monitor or additional VCR Programmable hot keys, and drop down menu for faster, easier operation Video recorder with FireWire connector for easy PC-editing Voltage Requirements Power Consumption Counter Accuracy Approvals Environmental Spec Display Camera sensitivity Video Input Video Output Video Recorder Media Type: Digital I/O, FireWire Range Dimensions LxDxH Dry Wight 110V/240V Auto sensing power supply Will operate from 1kVA generator Max : 9Amp @ 110V, 4Amp @ 240V +/- 1% ISO 9001, CE, FCC Coiler and Monitor Sealed to IP54 Camera sealed to IPbar (150 PSI) 8.4 Color LCD monitor 1 lux Composite Video, BNC-connector Composite Video, BNC-connector Sony GV-D200E Hi8, Video8 ( PAL ) i.LINK1 (IEEE1394) DV Interface 200 m 450 x 650 x 550mm 80 kg

Advantec AS

Address: Eldyane Nringspark, Bygg 31, N-5411 STORD, Norway. Tel.: +00, Fax: +01 E-mail: post@advantec.no Web: www.advantec.no Org.No: MVA 282 NO