Sony GV-8 User Manual

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Page 1 - VIDEO TV RECORDER

®3-786-473-21 (1)VIDEO TV RECORDERGV-8Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for fu

Page 2 - DO NOT OPEN

PowerSelection of Power SourcesPlacePower Source PageOutdoorsBattery pack NP-55 (supplied) or NP-77orBattery case EBP-55 (with alkaline batteries)Batt

Page 3 - INFORMATION

¿i tNotes__________ ________________- : .-________________ > ' -; ’' If the power source is disconnected or the CHARGE button on the AC-

Page 4 - Tabie of Contents

'.iC'Power SourcesUsing with battery pack — NP-55 or NP-77 1 First, charge the battery pack.Use the supplied AC-V30 AC power adaptor.® Conn

Page 5 - Features

SBatteryA fully-charged NP-55 or NP-77 battery pack can operate this unit as follows:NP-55NP-77Watching TV programs Approx. 60 min.Approx. 120 min.Pia

Page 6

Using with battery case — EBP-556 size A A (R6) alkaline batteriesAttach or remove the battery case to the unit in the same way as the

Page 7

The battery pack may be warm after charging, but this is normal.Notes• Make sure that the battery is fitted completely to the mounting surface, Imper

Page 8 - A.;«,- ‘v-.-:'*;^’-■%

Using with AC Power Adaptor — AC-V301 Connect the AC power adaptor to the power source (a wall outlet or a cigarette lighter socket).2 Insert into t

Page 9

тЛгШ-Using with Car Battery — DCP-551 Insert into the CXD IN jack of the DC pack.2 Attach to the video TV recorder.3 Connect to the cigarette light

Page 10 - Selection of Power Sources

Note on time indicationPM 12:00 = midnight, AM 12:00 = noonCLOCK SET-3-5“I POWERDATA SCREEN ON/OFFIBcampteVrSéf .to.:PM•i Slide POWER to the right and

Page 11

* If the time indication was not displayed on the screen when you started setting the clock, the display goes off as the setting is completed. But, if

Page 12 - Power Sources

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

Page 13 - SBattery

Inserting a lithium batteryThis unit uses a lithium battery to activate the clock when the external power source is disconnected.^ Open t

Page 14

Lithium battery lifeApproximately 1 year in normal operation.If the lithium battery becomes weak, the time Indication will blink on the screen for sev

Page 15

1,6SLEEP button 4 VHF/UHFINDICATORbuttonEARPHONEjack5 CHANNEL 2 POWERHUE controlCOLOR controlLCD ON/OFF button7 VOLUMEBRIGHT control3 INPUT SELECTPul

Page 16 - Charging temperature

^ Select the desired channel.- CHANNEL +d?/>--------------------------\A vertical line (VHF: green, UHF: red) appears and moves while the unit is s

Page 17

m iMW¿SSSli:>S(»illULWk^ listen with headphoTOsConnect the supplied headphones to the EARPHONE jack.The sound from the speaker will be cut off.The

Page 18 - IBcampteVrSéf .to.:PM

To [«TOW the channel you are watchirK;VHFPress INDICATOR.INDICATORIf the vertical line is green, you are watching a VHF channnel.If it is in red,you a

Page 19

. •'- 'r:.- • -i'Watching TV Programsi .-**7 -if'To have the unit turned off automatically — SLEEP timerYou can set the unit

Page 20 - Inserting a lithium battery

To dieck the remaining time.Press SLEEP once.—\SLEEP 1:52,^J-The remaining time is displayed.INoteWhen you use the unit with rechargeable batteries, t

Page 21

Make sure that the power source is connected to the unit.1 Open the cassette holder with the EJECT button.EJECT —^While pressing, slide to the right.I

Page 22 - 3 Set INPUT SELECT to TV

To prevent accidental erasureWhen a new recording is made on a previously recorded tape, the previous recording is automatically erased. To protect a

Page 23 - - CHANNEL +

INFORMATIONThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the man

Page 24

For better picture and sound quality, we recommend you connect an external antenna. (See page 43.)1Set INPUT SELECT to TV.INPUT SELECT[ MiT

Page 25 - To mute the picture

To stop recording for a momentPress II. The lamp lights up.Press again to resume recording. (The pause mode will be released after about 5 minutes to

Page 26 - Watching TV Programs

About tile recorded soundThe VOLUME control setting has no effect on the recording level.To change the channel during recordingSet the unit in the

Page 27 - ^ stop:the

i ^=? -T» 'iTo stop recording at the desired time r- Quick timerPress the SLEEP button during recording. You can leave the unit functi

Page 28 - EJECT —^

4 Turn the power on. The lamp lights up.- • POWER1£zmD2 Insert a recorded tape (page 28).3 Press D> to start playback.34

Page 29 - To prevent accidental erasure

To mute the picturePress LCD ON/OFF.To acflust the pictureAdjust the BRIGHT, COLOR, and HUE controls (page 24).To stop tfie playback at tN^^desiredUse

Page 30 - Set INPUT SELECT to TV

Various playback modes“i:To stop the tape tor a moment — Still pictureThe lamp lights up.To resume normal playback, press II again, or press >

Page 31 - REC PRUSE

Notes ___________________ ' -_________^' • _______’ In the still picture, picture search or picture at high speed, streaks will appear and

Page 32 - Recoiding/playbadc time

To Start Recording at theA TV program within 24 hours can be preset to be recorded automatically.Before setting the tiiner• Make sure that the power

Page 34 - The lamp lights up

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Page 35 - To acflust the picture

Recording starts at the preset time and the power is turned off when it ends.If the safety tab on the cassette is slid out or if no cassette is insert

Page 36 - 0. . •

Note_______________;__________- ' • ~ ' ___________________________'Be sure to press the TIMER REC ON/OFF button only after you have f

Page 37

Note• The timer recording cannot be made on AC power when the AC power adaptor is used for charging a battery pack. Before setting the timer, finish

Page 38 - To Start Recording at the

If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception with an indoor antenna, or when recording TV programs, use an outdoor antenna.Using the supplied signal sp

Page 39

other connectionsUHF antenna (Channel 14-69)MixerwJ VHF antenna / (Channel 2-13)To connect only toTo connect to the GV-8 andthe GV-8another TVEAC-40(o

Page 40

With the following connection, you can view pictures being recorded by the connected video camera recorder. Also you can view the playback pictures fr

Page 41 - TIMER SET

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Page 42

If you connect this unit to another TV or color monitor, you can view the playback pictures or the selected TV program on a larger scree

Page 43

To connect another Tf òr cotor monitorTo connect a TV with only the antenna terminalsUse the optional RFU-89UCKA RFU adaptor.Press LCD ON/OFF on the G

Page 44

Tape EditingTapes can be edited when another VCR (8 mm, m or VHP format) equipped with video/audio inputs is connected.To Edit from This

Page 45

Features•.--'i-'i-i'X- ¿•... '•;- ; ;-.'i -r- *•-,P§For details, refer to the pages indicated inWith Sony GV-8 video TV rec

Page 47

PrecautionsVI. 'i ' ’ Î " •' ‘ * ^ ‘ 1 .1 ' 'j, ; • .*. • 'y " ' V * y'*

Page 48

Notes on Moisture CondensationIf the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm a location, moisture may condense inside the unit. In this conditi

Page 49 - Tape Editing

Using Your Recorder AbroadEach country has special TV color broadcast and electricity systems. Before using your recorder abroad, check the following

Page 50

SystemVideo recording system Audio recording system Video signal Usable cassettes Tape speedRecording timePlayback timeFast forward/rewinding timeRota

Page 51 - Precautions

Generai . 'Power requirements6 VPower consumption6.7W (for continuous playback)Operating temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)Storage temperatur

Page 52

List of recommended accessories.PageBattery packNP-770NP-550NP-22 or NP-22H0Battery adaptorN PA-220Battery chargerBC-550AC power adaptorAC-V300AC-V550

Page 53 - Using Your Recorder Abroad

TroubleshootingIf you think you have a problem, double-check before calling the serviceman. You may have overlooked something relatively simple!Sympto

Page 54 - Timer section

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Page 56

^;i i Locationlof • Pañis - and iCóÉif roisParts for watching TV programsDATA SCREEN ON/OFF button IDChannel indicatorSpeakerBRIGHT (brightness) cont

Page 57 - Troubleshooting

• *-»V',*fe..- *...-„^i^Ssr?;Refer to page 38 of this manual for details.ccT(»crcjTtiT

Page 58 - Thxibleshooting

i'i' , ' ,-Refer to the pages indicated in • for details7

Page 59 - _________

A.;«,- ‘v-.-:'*;^’- %Location-of Parts' ancÌControiìs; '•' '-- 'f '"HiParts for VCR piayback/recordingTIMER

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