About menu items and the LCD panel

•A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

•The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

White, red, blue or green point

Black point

•Exposing the LCD screen to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

About language setting

•The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the VCR if necessary (p. 17).

On recording

•Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

•Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the VCR, storage media, etc.

•TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view recorded pictures on a TV, you need to use a NTSC TV (for GV-HD700 owners) or a PAL TV (for GV-HD700E owners).

•Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

On playing back the tapes recorded in the HDV format on other devices

The tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a video camera only compatible with the DV format or a mini-DV player.

Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this VCR prior to playing them back on other devices.

Notes on the icons used in this manual

Features available for the HDV format only

Features available for the DV format only

Feature available when the VCR connects to other devices via the i.LINK cable

Feature available when the VCR connects to via the USB cable

About this manual

•The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different.

•The indicators on the LCD screen shown in this manual may look different from what you actually see.

•Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

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