Sony GV-8 User Manual

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STEP-UP FEATURE
GV-D200/D800
Digital8
®
Video
Walkman
™
VCR
GV-D800
GV-D200
Digital8
®
Recording and Playback
Records outstanding digital
picture and sound on affordable
Hi8™ and 8mm tapes. Offers up
to 520 lines of resolution with three
times the color bandwidth of VHS and
significantly lower video noise.
Hi8™/8mm Playback
Video Walkman™ VCRs can
playback previously recorded
material from Hi8™ or 8mm
videotapes in either SP or LP modes.
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
with Pass-Through
Convert your analog tapes to digital via
real-time analog to digital conversion
using the i.LINK
®*
(IEEE1394) connection.
It allows you to pass-through an analog
signal to a PC for editing, without first
recording it digitally.
20-Segment Assemble Edit
Allows the user to connect the Video
Walkman™ VCR to other camcorders
or VCRs to edit and create entertaining
home videos. With this feature you can
select up to twenty different scenes
and assemble them together the way
you want.
12/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
16-bit recording capability offers the
same, outstanding sound quality as
Compact Disc. 12-bit recording enables
you to transfer the recorded signal via
i.LINK
®*
interface/connector to a
compatible DV device so that stereo
music or narration can be added without
disturbing the original audio tracks.
i.LINK
®*
(IEEE 1394) DV Input/Output
Provides bi-directional digital
communication that carries
digital audio, digital video and
control signals to other i.LINK
®*
equipped
video devices and a growing range of
compatible PCs for dubbing and
non-linear editing.
Super LaserLink Wireless Connection
Allows the user to transmit
audio and video, via infra-red,
from the GV-D200/800 to the
optional IFT-R20 LaserLink
®
receiver, at
a distance of up to 26 feet. The Super
LaserLink system eliminates the need for
running long video cables or using
clumsy adapters.
4" Color Active Matrix LCD Screen and
Built-in Stereo Speakers (GV-D800 only)
Provides on the spot high quality viewing
of your videos.
AC Powered with Supplied
Adapter/DC Powered or Optional
InfoLithium
®
Battery
Supplied AC-L10 adapter allows you to
plug in your Video Walkman™ VCR into
any standard AC outlet. By adding an
optional InfoLithium
®
battery (NP-F550,
NP-F750 or NP-F960) you can enjoy
using your Video Walkman™ VCR in
portable applications such as playback
and editing.
Crystal Clear Still/Slow Motion and
Frame-by-Frame Advance
Digital video recording allows
crystal clear still/ slow motion and
frame-by-frame advance capabilities.
Playback PAL Recorded Digital8
®
Tapes
Provides the ability to playback PAL
system recorded Digital8
®
cassettes on
the LCD screen (GV-D800 only).
2X Playback and 2X Playback Zoom
Allows for 2X playback in forward and
reverse. 2X Playback zoom allows you to
zoom into a selected area of the video
during playback of a Digital8
®
tape.
Digital Noise Reduction
Reduces chrominance (color) noise up to
20% when recording.
Time Base Correction (TBC)
Corrects timing errors, which
eliminate the jitters commonly found
in home video.
FEATURES

Sony GV-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	GV-8
Category	VCR
Language	English

Summary

Product Features

Digital8 Recording and Playback

Records digital picture and sound on Digital 8 Hi8 and 8mm tapes with high resolution and color bandwidth.

Hi8/8mm Playback

Enables playback of previously recorded Hi8 or 8mm videotapes in SP or LP modes.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion

Converts analog tapes to digital via real-time analog to digital conversion using i.LINK (IEEE1394).

20-Segment Assemble Edit

Allows connecting to other camcorders or VCRs to edit and assemble up to twenty different scenes.

12/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Offers CD-quality 16-bit recording or 12-bit transfer for adding stereo music or narration.

i.LINK DV Input/Output

Provides bi-directional digital communication for digital audio, video, and control signals.

Super LaserLink Wireless Connection

Transmits audio and video wirelessly via infra-red to an optional receiver up to 26 feet away.

4" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers

GV-D800 only: Features a 4-inch active matrix LCD for high-quality on-the-spot viewing.

Power Options

Can be AC powered with supplied adapter or DC powered with optional InfoLithium battery.

Still/Slow Motion & Frame Advance

Digital video recording allows crystal clear still/slow motion and frame-by-frame advance.

Playback PAL Recorded Tapes

GV-D800 only: Ability to playback PAL system recorded Digital8 cassettes on the LCD screen.

2X Playback and Zoom

Allows for 2X playback in forward and reverse, with zoom capability for selected video areas.

Digital Noise Reduction

Reduces chrominance (color) noise by up to 20% during recording.

Time Base Correction (TBC)

Corrects timing errors to eliminate jitters commonly found in home video.

Specifications and Accessories

GV-D200 Overview

Describes the GV-D200, lacking LCD screen and speakers, suitable for side-by-side editing.

Specifications List

Details recording formats, playback capabilities, video/audio specs, connectivity, and dimensions.

Optional Accessories

Lists optional accessories like TV Tuner, batteries, and Super LaserLink receiver.