Now it’s easy to check shots captured with any HDV or DV camcorder  while you’re in the field, in a hotel room or in the office. Sony today announces the world’s first HD Video WALKMAN – the portable solution for viewing HDV and DV tapes while you’re on the move.

Packed with professional features, the versatile GV-HD700E plays back HDV as well as miniDV tapes (SP and LP). Its ability to record HDV1080i/DV signals from an external source also makes it ideal as a back-up deck for professional videographers covering weddings and other events.

The clear, bright 7-inch widescreen (16:9) LCD  offers a resolution of 1,152K (800x480x3[RGB]) dots for monitoring video and still images. An All-scan function ensures that 100% of the recorded frame area is displayed on the LCD monitor for accurate reviewing of shots. Up to six LCD panel setups can be stored and loaded at any time. The on-screen position of displayed timecode can be moved to any of six positions according to user preference. The screen folds down when the GV-HD700E is not in use for maximum portability.

The HD Video WALKMAN is generously equipped with interfaces for recording and playing HDV1080i and Standard Definition DV video from a range of sources. An HDMI output allows HD viewing on any connected HD-ready TV or monitor.

It’s also the first Video WALKMAN supporting x.v.Colour. Based on the new xvYCC standard, x.v.Colour almost doubles the gamut of colours that can be displayed accurately on an xvYCC compliant display. HDV tapes recorded with x.v.Colour  can be replayed with x.v.Colour signals available via HDMI and i.LINK outputs. x.v.Colour signals can also be read via the i.LINK input, and x.v.Colour information is passed through to the portable deck’s HDMI output.

A separate HD/SD component output is provided in addition to the HDMI output. An i.LINK port allows direct recording and playback of HDV and DV signals, while analogue video and audio can be recorded and monitored via S Video and RCA input connectors. In addition, still images can be captured from tape (HDV or DV) during playback and stored onto Memory Stick.

For convenient operation, any of fourteen commonly-used functions (including search, index mark and playback zoom) can be assigned to three function buttons. There’s also a Status Check mode that gives a handy on-screen confirmation of key Audio, Output, Assign and LCD settings.

For extra versatility the GV-HD700E can be used with InfoLITHIUM L and M Series batteries. Supplied accessories include an AC Adaptor, wireless remote controller, component cable and AV Multi Cable (without S Video).

Edit, review and record your video footage with this innovative, compact and portable device. The HDV™ 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™ meter.

HD/SD Capable

Capable of playing back High Definition Video (HDV) and Standard Definition Video recorded on MiniDV cassette.
7.0" Wide5 (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™ 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 upto 6 different LCD sreen profiles (personal settings); choose from Brightness, Color Depth, Contrast, Sharpness and Color Phase.

L and M Series InfoLITHIUM® 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™ 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™ Media Slot1

Capture digital still images up to 1440 x 810 resolution from video-tapes, analog inputs or digital video i.LINK®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

video provides noise free playback in slow motion and in the pause mode for detailed playback. Available in Standard Definition only