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Mini DV Format

Mini DV recording format delivers 3X the
color bandwidth of VHS with significantly
less video noise ratio compared to analog
formats and providing stunning video
performance.

4" LCD Display (123K Pixels)

Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 123K pixel 
LCD rotates for multiple viewing angles 
providing sharp detailed images for 
monitoring or playback. 

Digital Still Memory Mode with 
Memory Stick

®

Media

Capture digital still images at
640 x 480 resolution from 
videotapes, analog inputs or 

digital video i.LINK

®

* input, directly onto

Memory Stick media. The images can be
easily transferred to PCs for emailing,
printing or sharing with other compatible
Memory Stick devices.

MPEG Movie Mode

Capture MPEG1 compressed video with
audio directly to Memory Stick media.
Shoot an MPEG Movie “on location” or
select up to 60 seconds from your
recorded videotapes. The Video Email
mail mode, 160 x 112, is ideal resolution
for sharing videos via the Internet. Use
the Presentation Mode, 320 x 240, to
increase the resolution for greater detail.

USB Streaming

Stay connected with family and friends
by broadcasting prerecorded videos with
audio, via the internet with the USB
interface. It’s like having your own video
conferencing system. 

i.LINK

®

* DV 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.

Analog Input/Output Capability

Utilizing standard composite video inputs
will allow the capability to record 
previous recorded video on a smaller
more compact MiniDV tape. Utilizing the
higher quality S-Video cable reduces
“Dot Crawl” which is commonly seen as
distortion around the edge of the 
recorded video signal, which is normally
found from analog sources.

Analog-to-Digital Conversion 
with Pass-Through

Convert and/or record any analog NTSC
video source to digital video via the 
analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can
also be passed-through the Digital
Handycam

®

camcorder directly into a PC

via the i.LINK

®

* interface in real time for

easy PC editing of your analog footage.

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

®

* interface/connector 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 Mini DV cassette.

Digital Program Editing 

Allows you to select a sequence of 20
scenes and then control dubbing via
i.LINK

®

* to another i.LINK

®

* camcorder,

via infrared remote to an analog VCR.
Controls both Sony and other brand
camcorders and VCRs.

Precision Assemble Editing with Optional
DSRM-E1 (99 Segment x 4)

USB Interface

Provides an easy way to connect the
Video Walkman

®

VCR to computers 

for fast transfer of digital images and
MPEG movies.

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.

Print Mark 

Pre-select your digital still images (in the
camcorder) for printing, and connect
with a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
compatible printer for hassle free 
printing. Because your images are
already selected, your printing 
experience will be fast and enjoyable.

Crystal Clear Still/Slow Motion Playback 

Digital video provides noise free playback
in slow motion and in the pause mode
for detailed playback.

Index Titler

Add titles to your videos. Allows an
updateable title to be stored on a DV
cassette IC chip and accessed using the
GV-D1000 data code.

Cassette Memory

Compatible with the Mini DV tapes with a
built-in 4K Integrated Circuit Memory
Chip. The Memory Chip provides the
ability to read and write data that can be
used to access index points, Photo ID
points, Title for the scene or Title for the
entire tape.

InfoLithium

®

M Series Battery with

AccuPower Meter System (Optional)

Charge the battery at any time because
unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries
Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries
are not subjected to a life shortening
“memory effect”.

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GV-D1000

Digital Video 
Walkman

VCR

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