Sony GV-D900 User Manual

3-862-371-14 (2)©1998 by Sony CorporationGV-D900Digital VideoCassette RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual

10Playing back a tapeReproducción de cintasUso de un control remotoEs posible emplear esta videograbadora con uncontrol remoto suministrado con un pro

11Basic operations / Operaciones básicasPlaying back a tape Reproducción de cintasDistintos modos dereproducciónPara ver imágenes fijas (pausa derepro

12Playing back a tapePlaying back a dual soundtracktapeWhen you play back a dual soundtrack tape,select the desired sound in the menu.(1)Press MENU to

13Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasAccesorionecesarioCargador/adaptador de CAsuministradoPaquete de bateríaNP-F730, NP-730HNP-F750, NP-F930,

14Using the battery packThis VCR operates with the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack (not supplied). If you use any otherbattery pack to operate your VCR, the

15Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasCharging timeBattery pack Charging time *NP-F730 250 (190)NP-F730H/F750 270 (210)NP-F930 330 (270)NP-F950

16Using alternative powersourcesUso de fuentes dealimentación alternativasInstale el paquete de batería en lavideograbadoraMientras presiona el paquet

17Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasYou can change the mode settings in the menusystem to further enjoy the features and functionsof the VCR.

18Selecting the mode setting ofeach itemCOMMANDER <VTR1-6/OFF>•Select VTR2 when using a Remote Commandersupplied with Sony video camera recorder

19Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasChanging the mode settingsCambio de los ajustes demodoBEEP* <ON/OFF>•Seleccione ON para que la unid

2English WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of

20TV INPUT* <VIDEO1/VIDEO2/VIDEO3/OFF>Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TVwhich the IR receiver (not supplied) is connectedto when us

21Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasDATE SEARCH123MENU CM SEARCH ONOFF456JAN/JUL/OCT/1/982/984/98DATE SEARCH123JAN/JUL/OCT/1/982/984/98Búsque

22Búsqueda de escenasNotes•The interval of the boundaries between thedates needs more than two minutes. The VCRmay not search if the beginning of the

23Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasTITLE SEARCH1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY2 WEDDING3 HELLO!MENU CM SEARCH ONOFF456TITLE SEARCH1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY2 WEDDING

24Searching a sceneBúsqueda de escenasSearching for a photo - photosearch/photo scanYou can search for the recorded still picture -Photo Search functi

25Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasSearching a sceneBúsqueda de escenasSearching for a photo without usingcassette memory - photo searchYou

26Searching a scenePHOTO 00SCAN2Búsqueda de escenasExploración de fotografíasEs posible utilizar esta función tanto si la cintadispone de memoria en c

27Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasDisplaying recording data– data code functionUsing the Remote Commander supplied with aSony digital video

28 : Signal flow / Flujo de señalesVisualización de la imagenen la pantalla de un TVINS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOS VIDEOAUDIOVIDEOTVVCR[a][b]S VIDEO INVIDEO INA

29Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasWatching on a TV screenVisualización de la imagenen la pantalla de un TVTo connect to a TV or VCR without

3Before you begin / Antes de comenzarÍndiceBefore you beginUsing this manual 4Checking supplied accessories 6Basic operationsInstalling the AC adapt

30If you use a Sony TV•You can turn on the TV automatically whenyou press the LASER LINK or · button. Todo so, set the AUTO TV ON to ON in the menusy

31Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasEditing onto anothertapeYou can create your own video program byediting with any other DV, mini DV, h 8 m

32Using the A/V connecting cable or Svideo connecting cableSet the input selector on the VCR to LINE.Notes on editing when using the A/Vconnecting cab

33Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasEditing onto another tape Edición en otra cintaStarting editing(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want

34Grabación desde unavideograbadora o TV : Signal flow / Flujo de señalesRecording from aVCR or TVYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TVprogra

35Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasRecording from a VCR or TVNotes on connection•If the (recording) VCR is a monaural type,connect the yello

36You can record an audio sound to add to theoriginal sound on a tape by connecting audioequipment . You can add a sound on yourrecorded tape by spec

37Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasMENU[]MENUAUDIO MIXST1 ST2:ENDAdding an audio sound on arecorded tape(1)Insert your recorded tape into th

38Superimposing a titleIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you cansuperimpose the titles during playback orplayback pause.When you play back the t

39Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasSuperimposing a title Superposición de títulos3,4,526TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS C

4Pasos previosUso de este manual¡Bienvenido!Felicitaciones por la adquisición de estavideograbadora “Video Walkman” de Sony.En este manual, los botone

40Preset titles can be scrolled in the followingorder:HELLO ˜ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ˜ HAPPYHOLIDAYS ˜ CONGRATULATIONS! ˜OUR SWEET BABY ˜ WEDDING ˜VACATION ˜

41Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasErasing a title(1)Press MENU to display the menu.(2)Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE,then press

42If you use a tape with cassette memory, you canmake one title of up to 20 characters and store itin memory.(1)Press TITLE to display the titles.(2)T

43Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasMaking a custom titleCreación de títulospersonalizados2TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONG

44If you use a tape with cassette memory, you canlabel a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10characters and is stored in cassette memory.When

45Advanced operations / Operaciones avanzadasLabeling a cassette Etiquetado de videocassettes45,6,783MENUMENU TAPE TITLE[MENU]:END–AFKPUZ–BGLQV&–C

46Assemble editingWhat is assembleeditingEdición montadaDescripción deedición montada“Editar” es crear una cinta a partir de otrapreviamente grabada m

47Assemble editing/Edición montadaINS-VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOS VIDEOAUDIOVIDEOVCRS VIDEO INVIDEO INAUDIO INConnecting therecording VCRUse a VCR which is contr

48Set the remote control mode and the button torelease the recording pause mode according tothe recording VCR.(1)Press ASSEMBLE.The ASSEMBLE menu appe

49Assemble editing/Edición montadaVCR remote control mode list / Lista de modo de control remoto devideograbadorasSetting the VCR to controlthe record

5Before you begin / Antes de comenzarUsing this manualPrecautions on VCR care•The LCD screen is made with high-precisiontechnology. However, black po

50Placing both VCRsTo operate the recording VCR with this VCR,place the VCRs about 1 foot (30 cm) apart fromeach other and point the assemble editing

51Assemble editing/Edición montada14ASSEMBLE SET UP IR SET UP PAUSE MODE IR TEST TIMING ADJ CUT-IN ADJ CUT-OUT ADJ RETURN [ASSE

52Ajuste de temporizaciónpara iniciar la grabación12345ASSEMBLE SET UP IR SET UP PAUSE MODE IR TEST TIMING ADJ CUT-IN ADJ CUT-OUT A

53Assemble editing/Edición montada3ASSEMBLE ^ IN 1 –:––:––:–– MARK PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP [ASSEMBLE]:END0:01:04:08OUT–:

5423ASSEMBLE ^ IN 4 –:––:––:–– MARK PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP [ASSEMBLE]:END0:08:55:28OUT–:––:––:––LAP–:––:––:––TOTAL0:05:

55Assemble editing/Edición montadaPreviewing scenes23ASSEMBLE ^ IN 5 –:––:––:–– MARK PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP [ASSEMBLE]:

5624ASSEMBLE ^ IN 4 0:08:28:13 MARK PROGRAM DELETE PREVIEW EXECUTE SET UP [ASSEMBLE]:END0:08:55:28OUT0:08:45:09LAP0:00:17:03TOTAL0:05:

57Assemble editing/Edición montadaExecuting theassemble editingThe selected cuts are automatically assembledand recorded on the tape in the recording

58Additional informationUsable cassettes andplayback modesSelecting cassette typesYou can use the mini DV cassette only.You cannot use any other DV

59Additional information / Información complementariaNotes on the mini DV cassetteTo prevent accidental erasureSlide out the protect tab on the casset

612453Check that the following accessories are suppliedwith your VCR.1 AC-V700 AC adaptor/charger (1) (p. 7, 14)The shape of the plug varies from regi

60Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in theVCRYour VCR is supplied with a vanadium-lithiumbattery installed so as to retain the menu settings,regar

61Additional information / Información complementariaResetting the dateand timeThe date and time are set at the factory. Set thetime according to the

62To correct the date and time settingRepeat steps 2 to 6.The year indicators changes as follows:Note on the time indicatorThe internal clock of this

63Additional information / Información complementariaNotes on“InfoLITHIUM”battery pack“InfoLITHIUM” battery packThe “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a li

64Notes on “InfoLITHIUM”battery packTo obtain more accurate remainingbattery indication•If the indication seems incorrect, use up thebattery pack and

65Additional information / Información complementariaMaintenance informationand precautionsMoisture condensationIf the VCR is brought directly from a

66Maintenance informationand precautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures,clean the video heads.The video heads may be

67Additional information / Información complementariaMaintenance informationand precautionsInformación y precaucionessobre mantenimientoPrecautionsVCR

68Maintenance informationand precautionsInformación y precaucionessobre mantenimientoOn AC adaptor/chargerCharging•Use only a lithium ion type battery

69Additional information / Información complementariaUsing your VCRabroadUso de la videograbadoraen el extranjeroEach country or area has its own elec

7Basic operations / Operaciones básicasUse the supplied AC adaptor/charger.(1)Set the mode change switch to VCR/CAMERA.(2)Connect the connecting cord

70Cause and/or corrective actions• The POWER switch is set to OFF.m Set it to ON. (p. 9)• The tape has run out.m Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p.

71Additional information / Información complementariaCause and/or corrective actions• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2in the me

72Corrective actions• Disconnect the power cord. After about one minute,reconnect the power cord. (p. 7)• See the chart on the next page.Cause and/or

73Additional information / Información complementariaWhen the CHARGE lamp flashesCheck through the following chart.Trouble checkWhen the CHARGE lamp f

74Cause and/or corrective actions• Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove the cassette and leave the VCR for at least 1 hour. (p. 65)• The video

75Additional information / Información complementariaEspañolSolución de problemasContinúa en la página siguienteCausa y/o acciones correctivas• El car

76Solución de problemasCausa y/o acciones correctivas• La cinta estéreo se reproduce con HiFi SOUND ajustadoen 2 en el sistema de menús.m Ajústelo en

77Additional information / Información complementariaSolución de problemasCausa y/o acciones correctivas• Es posible que los cabezales de video estén

78Si el indicador CHARGE parpadeaConsulte el siguiente diagrama.Si el indicador CHARGE vuelve aparpadearInstale otro paquete.Si el indicador CHARGE vu

79Additional information / Información complementariaIndicación de autodiagnósticoPantalla LCDIndicación de autodiagnóstico•C:ππ:ππEl propio usuario p

8Inserting a cassetteInserción devideocassettes1234EJECTSólo es posible utilizar minicassettes DV con ellogotipo *.Compruebe que ha instalado la fuen

80EnglishSpecificationsVCRSystemVideo recording systemTwo rotary heads, Helical scanningsystemAudio recording systemRotary heads, PCM systemQuantizati

81Additional information / Información complementariaEspañolEspecificacionesVideograbadoraSistemaGrabación de videoDos cabezales giratorios, sistema d

82Identifying the partsIdentificación de loscomponentes1 LCD screen2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 9)3 VOLUME buttons (p. 9)4 EJECT knob (p. 8)5 Cassette com

83Additional information / Información complementariaIdentifying the partsIdentificación de loscomponentes!∞ r REC (recording) buttons and lamp (p. 34

84Identifying the partsIdentificación de loscomponentes#™ PUSH OPEN button (p. 8)#£ LCD panel#¢ Hooks for shoulder strap#∞ LASER LINK emitter (p. 29)/

85Additional information / Información complementariaIdentifying the PartsOperation indicators1 Tape transport mode indicator2 Recording mode indicato

86Warning indicatorsIf the CAUTION lamp and the indicators on theLCD screen flash, check the following:If the CAUTION lamp flashes, but no indicatorsa

87Additional information / Información complementariaWarning indicatorsIndicadores de aviso4 No tape has been inserted.5 The tab on the tape is out (r

Sony Corporation Printed in JapanIndexA, BBEEP ....10CCar battery ...16Charg

9Basic operations / Operaciones básicasReproducción decintas(1)Ajuste el interruptor POWER en ON mientraspresiona el botón verde pequeño del mismo.El