Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR

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★★★☆☆
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Pros

  • Great picture quality (37)
  • Easy setup (30)
  • Durable (19)
  • Portable (13)
  • Nice sound (10)
  • Good battery life (6)
  • Compact (1)
  • Cost-effective (1)
  • Easy set-up and use (1)
  • Hd copying on ilink (1)
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Cons

  • Delicate tape mechanism (1)
  • Difficult to use (1)
  • Does not support hd 780p (1)
  • Eats tapes (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • I do not see problems (1)
  • Inaccurate specification (1)
  • Inconsistent playback (1)
  • Long display latency (1)
  • No 24p (1)

Best Uses

  • Dubbing (17)
  • Home (7)
  • Office (6)
  • Watching movies (4)
  • Recording from tv (3)
  • Car (2)
  • Capture sdhd tapes (1)
  • Copying hdv tapes (1)
  • Digitizing minidv hd vid (1)
  • Downconverting hdv to dv (1)
 
 
 

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Edit, review and record your video footage with this innovative, compact and portable device. The HDV(TM) Video Walkman VCR boasts x.v.Color technology, capable of reproducing nearly twice the viewable colors as before. Your images will appear sharp and detailed from multiple angles while you edit with assignable buttons for the most commonly used functions. Crystal clear stills and slow-motion playback can be paused and zoomed in upon, then edited and cropped on the fly. Compatible with long-lasting L and M Series rechargeable InfoLITHIUM batteries, the GV-HD700 will conveniently display remaining battery time with the exclusive AccuPower(TM) meter.

HD/SD Capable
Capable of playing back High Definition Video (HDV) and Standard Definition Video recorded on MiniDV cassette.

7.0-inch Wide (16:9) LCD Display (1152K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 1152k pixel LCD rotates for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.

x.v.Color(TM) Technology
The GV-HD700 is capable of passing the x.v.Color signal recorded by your 2007 Sony HD Camcorders to your compatible HDTV. With the ability to reproduce nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than currently possible.

LCD Profile Control
Customize up to 6 different LCD sreen profiles (personal settings); choose from Brightness, Color Depth, Contrast, Sharpness and Color Phase.

L and M Series InfoLITHIUM(R) Battery Compatibility
Compatible with both L and M series InfoLITHIUM batteries. You can now charge the battery at anytime because unlike NiCad (Cickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subject to a life shortening memory effect. Sony's exclusive AccuPower(TM) meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, on the LCD screen.

Assignable Buttons
Three buttons on the exterieor ofthe Video Walkman are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized which make it easier to control your playback options and settings.

i.LINK 2DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.

Memory Stick Duo(TM) Media Slot
Capture digital still images up to 1440 x 810 resolution from video-tapes, analog inputs or digital video i.LINK(R)2 input, directly onto Memory Stick media (sold separately). The images can be easily transferred to PCs for emailing3, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices (sold separately).

12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo
16-bit recording offers the same, outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK compatible computers.

SP and LP Record/Playback
Standard Play offers up to 60 minutes of digital recording, or Long Play for up to 90 minutes, on one MiniDV cassette.

Playback Zoom
Manipulates the picture inside the Video Walkman VCR. While playing back your images on the Video Walkman VCR, it allows you to edit your images by zooming in (up to 2 times) and cropping your picture (up, down, left, right). You can save the new image as a separate file. Resize lets you save a copy of an image to a smaller or larger file size.

Crystal Clear Still/Slow Motion Playback
Digital video provides noise free playback in slow motion and in the pause mode for detailed playback. Available in Standard Definition only.

Specification Description
Model GVHD700
UPC 027242720473
Analog Audio / Video (1) Side Input
Analog Audio / Video (1) Side Output
Compatible Battery NP-F570
Component Video (1) Side Output
Depth (Inches) 6.37
Digital Video Transfer Interface IEEE-1394 Firewire
HDMI (1) Side Output
Headphone Jack (1) Side Output
Height (Inches) 2.5
IEEE 1394 (Firewire) (1) Side In/Out
LCD Display Size (Inches) 7
Memory Card Reader Yes
Recordable Media Type MiniDV
Recording Format MiniDV
Removable Memory Type Memory Stick Pro
S-Video (1) Side Input
Select Editors
Weight (Pounds) 13.81
Width (Inches) 8

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Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

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[19 of 23 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
It WORKS with 24p and 24pA!

"I bought this despite reading the other review complaining that it cannot handle 24p footage. Not true. I have tapes with 60i, 24p, and 24pA footage, and it handles it all, fine. Yes, even with Advanced Pulldown Removal to Final Cut Pro. So, I think the other reviewer was talking about one of the incarnations of 24 frame video (like the proprietary CANON) variety found on the HV20 and HV30. BTW, I don't thi..." Read Full Review »

Aug 14, 2008 by codenamefish

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
The MR/DD of HD?

"O.K., let's capture some footage, shall we? Tape? check. Computer program ready and waiting? check. Deck that exports 720p? Uh..no. Let's look at the manual. "Your VCR can play back pictures recorded in the 720/30p format, but cannot output it from the HDV/DV (iLink) interface." (Operating guide, pg. 76) (sigh). Well, let's not use the iLink. How about we use the HDMI port? Can we do that? The manual doesn't s..." Read Full Review »

Dec 13, 2007 by HDMI-graine

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Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR Review

The MR/DD of HD?

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Great Picture

    Cons

  • Difficult To Use

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"O.K., let's capture some footage, shall we? Tape? check. Computer program ready and waiting? check. Deck that exports 720p? Uh..no. Let's look at the manual. "Your VCR can play back pictures recorded in the 720/30p format, but cannot output it from the HDV/DV (iLink) interface." (Operating guide, pg …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 13 2007
HDMI-graine
Columbus, Ohio
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR Review

It WORKS with 24p and 24pA!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Proprietary Cables

    Best Uses

  • Portable Editing
 

"I bought this despite reading the other review complaining that it cannot handle 24p footage. Not true.



I have tapes with 60i, 24p, and 24pA footage, and it handles it all, fine. Yes, even with Advanced Pulldown Removal to Final Cut Pro.



So, I think the other reviewer was talking about one o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 14 2008
codenamefish
New York, NY
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $1,054.99
 

[13 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR Review

Canon Camcorder Owners Be Warned!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Sharp Picture

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I was very disappointed to find that the GV-HD700 will not play HD tapes shot at 30F or 24F on my Canon XHAI or HV20a camcorders (apparently on all Canon camcorders). It will play only 60i tapes.



Sony, having built a machine that will not function with Canon camcorder tapes (unless they are reco …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2008
Rkspiano
State College, PA
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR Review

Versatile VTR

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • S-Video input

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Copying HDV tapes
  • Downconverting HDV to DV
  • Dubbing
  • Monitoring for camcorder
 

"I use this VTR to transfer video material from the tape to a computer. I was also able to record HDV format video with this VTR via IEEE 1394 interface, so I am very surprised that in the specifications tab for this product, B&H states that you can only play back HDV video. I tested my copied tape …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 16 2008
Andrew
New York
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony GV-HD700 HDV Video Walkman VCR Review

Great capture alternative

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Cost-effective
  • Easy set-up and use
  • HDMI output
  • Sony styling
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Delicate tape mechanism

    Best Uses

  • HDV tape capture
 

"I bought this as a cheaper alternative to the HVR-M15U Sony HDV deck. The HD700 is hundreds less, yet does the same job, allowing me to capture HDV material for use in non-linear editing. I like that you can also send HDV material back to the deck, via firewire. And, for a lot less money, it's co …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 17 2008
Brad's HD1 Video
Mansfield, OH
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Price: $1,054.99
 
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