Brand NameSony
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- The Sony GV-D200 is an ultra portable VCR for recording and playing Digital-8 format videocassette tapes
- Also plays Hi-8 and regular 8mm videocassettes
- Integrated 20-segment assemble editing allows editing of up to 20 assembled scenes at a time
- Built-in IEEE1394 FireWire iLink interface port allows easy and direct connectivity
- Composite ports allow tapes to be viewed on any TV
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Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony GVD-200 Digital8 video walkman is a portable, all-digital solution for downloading and editing video from Digital8 camcorders. It is also backward compatible with Hi8 and 8mm camcorders. This lightweight, portable unit lets you edit together 20 segments into a movie or presentation without the need for a PC.
The built in Assemble Editor lets you mark cut-in and cut-out points for up to 20 separate scenes. Use the Video Walkman as your source VCR, while controlling almost any remote capable camcorder or VCR, via Infrared, as your recorder. The Index Titler enables you to choose from 8 preset titles (such as Happy Birthday) or create custom titles (up to 22 characters) in 2 sizes, 7 colors, and 9 positions. The 2x playback allows for high-speed playback in forward and reverse, while the 2x playback zoom feature allows you to zoom into a selected area of the video.
Other features include:
- Included AC adapter; also compatible with optional InfoLithium batteries (NP-F550, NP-F750, or NP-F960)
- Time Base Correction (TBC) replaces the video signal with a clean sync pulse, to correct timing errors
- Digital Noise Reduction reduces chromanance (color) noise by 20% when recording
- S-Video and composite input/output
- PCM stereo digital audio
- Sony's Crystal Clear still/slow motion and frame-by-frame advance
Tech Talk
- Digital8 video: The Digital8 format, created by Sony, delivers high-quality digital video and audio, with up to 520 lines of horizontal resolution and either 12-bit or 16-bit PCM digital stereo audio.
- PCM digital stereo audio: PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation, which is the type of stereo digital audio system that is used on compact discs. Digital video cameras can record at the 16-bit level on two channels (CD-quality sound) or the 12-bit level, which divides the audio into four tracks (two recorded and two saved for postproduction editing and dubbing).
- i.LINK: Sony's terminology for the IEEE 1394 standard for high-speed transfer of digital information. IEEE 1394 allows loss-free digital transfers between camcorders and PCs or other peripherals. If your computer has an IEEE 1394 port, you can transfer, edit, and save video from your IEEE 1394-equipped camcorder.
What's in the Box
Sony GVD-200 Digital8 video walkman, AC adapter/charger (C-L10A), RCA video cable, and mini male connecter to RCA female cable.
Product Description
Digital-8 Record and Play / Hi-8 and 8mm Playback / Video & Composite In&Outputs / IEEE1394 FireWire iLink / Laserlink
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
89 of 92 people found the following review helpful
If you are like me and have tons of old 8mm (or Hi8) tapes lying around, this 8mm Walkman is perfect. I upgraded to MiniDV but forgot to transfer my old 8mm tapes before giving my Canon 8mm camcorder away, so with this I'm not stuck with useless tapes. It plays back regular 8mm, Hi8, and also Sony's Digital8 formats. You can hook it up to a VCR or TV, and even to a DV-savvy PC. I capture my 8mm videos to my Fujitsu LifeBook C2210 laptop, using Windows Movie Maker 2 (download for free on Microsoft's website). I'm now about 40% done with transfering my old tapes, but I also enjoy hooking this up to my TV and playing back old tapes and re-living old memories. Ah, how time just flies...
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
I am in the middle of a project to get all my many "old" Regular 8 and Hi-8 recordings onto hard drives and thence onto DVD's. In the midst of all this old my Sony CVD-1000 died on me, and I have, over the years, spent too much on repairs for it. This led me to the Digital 8mm Walkman. I have NOT used it, and will not use it, for RECORDING (I do not record in Digital 8 format). But for playback it is superb. I am very pleased with what it does. very. I suspect that some of my satisfaction comes from the Sony introduction of video-processing circuitry, which evidently cleans up the images remarkably. However, there is a price: some of my "pans" now involve a degree of blurring, which I do not think are present when played "unprocessed". But I have decided I am more than willing to accept this negative in face of the excellent video I am now capturing. So my five stars are based SOLELY on playback. One can cut out the video processing if one wishes; it is quite easy. Incidentally, the small size of this unit is a welcome plus; my workbench is already quite crowded with equipment, and I appreciate the Walkman's very small footprint greatly!
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
This device has at least prosumer level recording and playback capabilities. I hooked it up to my 3CCD camera and the results were extremely satisfying when using the Digital 8 mode. It hooks right up to the computer with the 1394 connect and I can extract capture points, fast forward, rewind etc. by clicking the mouse. It supports 625 Horizontal lines of resolution which exceeds my hi-end camera and I can not express enough the clarity of the image. No specks of colored snow or artifacts dancing in the dark areas of the image as I previously had with my pro level SVHS recorder, only crisp, smooth, detailed image rendering. The sound quality is also excellent. For what I wanted it for,, it is better than perfect and for what I will also use it for it is a blessed device.. I highly recommend this recorder/player to anyone needing portability, quality, and professional results for mastering to video tape and of coarse for playback.. The only thing that scares me about this device is how light and small it is,, but at the same time, it's exactly what I need. Hope this info helps someone out there in deciding. Peace..
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Terrific for Playing/Converting Hi8 Tapes to AVI or DVD
When your old 8mm, Hi8, or Digital 8 camera dies and you're wondering what you can do for playback, this is the machine for you. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Derek White
Sony Digital Video Walkman GV-D200
Of the many reasons one might purchase this item, I bought it for just one. To transfer my Hi8 & 8mm home video to a hard drive before my tapes deteriorated any more. Read more
Published 20 months ago by simi-steve
What a gift for digitizing Hi-8 videotape.
I despaired of finding an affordable way to transfer old Hi-8 tapes to digital after the tape transport on my superannuated camera died. Read more
Published on April 26, 2010 by James E. Dunning
Hi-8 player
I had a Sony Hi-8 deck used to input and play tapes that could not be repaired. This unit takes the place of that deck and does exactly what it needs to. I am very happy with it.
Published on August 7, 2009 by P. Handler
Great Device - but pricey.
I got this 8mm Video Walkman to play my old 8MM tapes when my 14 year-old Sony Camcorder finally stopped playing back with good quality. Read more
Published on January 11, 2008 by D. Wilson
Sony digital 8/hi8/std8mm Walkman
May be the last of its type to play both analog 8 and digital 8. Have been told Sony's newer digital8 camcorders are not backward compatible! Read more
Published on May 22, 2007 by Gerald L. Blucher
Good unit way overpriced
even though i found a good deal on this it's still duplicated at almost the same quality just by playing thru the camera.
Published on February 21, 2007 by Brian G. Ainsworth
Sony Digital 8mm Video Walkman
Buy this product through Amazon & get the lowest price then enjoy it. I'm using it as an editor. It has outstanding features & quality. Read more
Published on November 10, 2006 by E. M.
Worth the purchase
I know DV and Mini Dv is now the "standard" however I find it hard to tell the difference between the D8 footage and DV. Image is crisp and clear. The sound quality excellent. Read more
Published on September 16, 2005 by Oswyn James
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