Sony SLV-GA35TH User's Manual
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1. TV Satellite tuner etc To prepare the Synchronised recording SYNCHRO REC TAPE SPEED 1 Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn the equipment off 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 3 Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL colour system and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system 4 Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the unit stands by for recording The unit automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives audio video signals from the connected equipment To cancel the Synchronised recording Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button s light turns off To stop recording Press W STOP while recording The unit automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the other equipment stops transmitting the audio video signals Notes e Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not operate it after it turns on with the timer In this case the Synchronised Recording also stops automatically e The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the connected equipment Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected equipment for its timer function e Some equ2. The picture is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the V A NORMAL SLOW STILL ADJUST buttons e Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the position corresponding to the colour system which the tape was recorded with e The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLW or E 25CLDR video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection The tape starts playing as soon The safety tab has been removed To record on this b as it is inserted tape cover the tab hole 5 The tape is ejected when you e Check that the safety tab has not been removed press REC Nothing happens when you e Make sure the tape is not at its end press REC A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander a
3. When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks Playback options Operation Stop play Press W STOP Pause play Press If PAUSE Resume play after Press If PAUSE or pause gt PLAY Fast forward the tape Press P gt FF gt gt amp FF on the unit during stop Press lt lt REW 4a REW on the unit during stop Rewind the tape View the picture During fast forward hold during fast forward gt gt FF gt gt amp FF on the or rewind unit down During rewind hold AA REW lt lt amp REW on the unit down Play at high speed e During playback or pause press SEARCH or 9 SEARCH During playback or pause hold down gt gt FF gt gt amp FF on the unit or lt lt REW lt lt amp REW on the unit When you release the button normal playback resumes Play inslow motion During playback or pause press B gt SLOW Rewind and start play During stop press gt PLAY on the unit while holding down lt lt REW on the unit Press amp EJECT Press gt PLAY Eject the tape Resume normal playback To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback set COLOR SYSTEM on the unit to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in Normally set the switch to AUTO If your tape was Set COLOR SYSTEM to recorded in PAL PAL MESECAM NTSC NTSC MESECAM PAL MESECAM To play an NTSC record
4. remote commander s signal limitations Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape If you do so the TV s input source will momentarily switch to the TV s tuner Adjusting the picture Although the unit automatically adjusts the picture when playing a tape distortions or noise may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition If so manually adjust the resolution colour and tracking RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons STD PICT AUTO MANU v a NORMAL thie Resolution Control Il STANDARD PICTURE Adjusting the resolution and colour SLOW STILL ADJ UST 1 While playing a tape press A V lt e gt RESOLUTION CONTROL II up down left right button on the unit to display the RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu The RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons light up RESOLUTION CONTROL II Meee Hee RESOLUTION 2 Press RESOLUTION CONTROL II left right button on the unit to get a clearer picture 3 Press t RESOLUTION CONTROL II up down button on the unit to get the best picture colour Wait for several seconds until the RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu disappears To resume the automatic adjustment Press STANDARD PICTURE on the remote commander STD PICT on the unit so that the RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons turn off Adjusting the tracking Press V A TRACKING NORMAL SLOW STILL ADJUST to obtain the
5. SONY 3 867 577 13 1 Video Cassette Player Operating Instructions SLV GA35M E PS SG TH SLV GA55M E M ES PS SG TH VHS SLV GA65MJ WHS PAL NTSC 1999 by Sony Corporation Getting Started VHS PAL NTSC 4 43 PAL NTSC lll Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit e Remote commander Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate the unit and a Sony TV To operate this unit point at the remote sensor on the unit To operate the TV point at the remote sensor on the TV Buttons in the shaded area of the remote commander can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the M symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV e Plug adaptor SLV GA35ME GA55ME GA55MES and GA65MJ Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 10 models SLV GA35ME GA35PS GA35SG GA35TH GA55ME GA55MES GA55PS GA55SG GA55TH and GA65MJ Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your unit The SLV GA65MJ is the model used for il
6. best possible picture The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment press TRACKING AUTO MANU to return to automatic adjustment About Optimum Picture Control OPC SLV GA35ME PS SG TH only Optimum Picture Control OPC automatically improves playback quality by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and the tapes that were not recorded with OPC About Adaptive Picture Control APC SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and SLV GA65MJ only Adaptive Picture Control APC automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the unit adjusts to the tape using the APC function This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Tip e Adjust the picture using V A NORMAL SLOW STILL ADJUST if streaks appear while playing in slow motion the picture shakes while pausing Notes e The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just after inserting it e There is a delay of a few seconds before the unit actually starts recording wh
7. e same time When demonstration mode starts during playback RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu appears and the level of picture adjustment changes automatically When demonstration mode starts during power off and Synchronised Recording off the indicator lights on the unit flash To cancel the demonstration mode Press STD PICT Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The I ON STANDBY switch does e Connect the mains lead securely not function The power is turned on but the e Moisture condensation has occured Turn the power unit does not operate off unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for over an hour The unit enters standby mode e The auto safety system is triggered to protect your or turns off automatically tape and the unit s mechanism when there is something wrong with the tape or when the mechanism is overloaded Press 1 0 ON STANDBY to restart the unit If the unit does not work after pressing I ON STANDBY again disconnect the mains lead from the mains Wait for at least 15 seconds Then reconnect the mains and press 1 0 ON STANDBY again If the unit still does not work please consult your nearest Sony service Power facility The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you appear on the TV screen are using a monitor set it to video input
8. ed tape Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV If your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 NTSC 3 58 SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65MJ only To view the tape status on the screen Press DISPLAY The following information appears on the TV screen Remaining tape length Time counter Tape speed Appears for a few seconds when the DISPLAY button is pressed and when the mode is changed To turn the display off press DISPLAY again Notes e The sound is muted during playback at various speeds and pause e You can eject a tape even when the power is off When you press EJECT the unit turns on automatically After ejecting the tape the unit turns off again e When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes the unit will automatically enter the playback mode Tapes recorded in the LP mode of NTSC system on other VCRs can be played back on this unit but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is inserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two colour systems Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations
9. especially in the slow motion mode On screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape the picture is black and white the picture shakes no picture appears on the TV screen black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen and the colour density increases or decreases Turning on the unit and TV to start playback Trinitron TV Synchro Play You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony Trinitron TV How to connect to use this function Connect the unit and TV with the audio video cable Be sure to connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the unit Operation Make sure that the TV s power is in standby mode Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds The unit and TV turn on and the TV is set to the video channel If there is a tape in the unit playback starts automatically Notes e If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly Wait a few moments and press the button again Replace both of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones and press the button again Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the
10. g instructions You have now tuned your TV to the unit From now on whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear playback picture If the video picture does not appear clearly in step 3 above turn the RF CHANNEL screw on the rear panel of the unit with a screwdriver to a position where the TV clearly displays the playback picture To select the TV system For your TV to receive the correct signal from your unit you must set the TV SYSTEM switch on the rear panel of the unit to either G for system B G or K for system D K If this switch is set to the wrong position the sound will be distorted RF CHANNEL TV SYSTEM G K Operations Playing searching at various speeds gt PLAY SEJECT lt lt REW gt gt amp FF NTSC PB E STOP II PAUSE COLOR SYSTEM amp EJECT DISPLAY SEARCH 3 gt SLOW I PAUSE gt gt FF gt PLAY E STOP lt a REW 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape Crt o SLV GA35ME PS SG TH The unit turns on and starts playing automatically SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65MJ The unit turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press E gt PLAY if playback did not start in step 2 PLAY
11. ile the unit analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the unit to recording pause and press REC to have the unit analyse the tape After ten seconds press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press Ii PAUSE before ten seconds the APC function is cancelled e While playing a MESECAM recorded tape you cannot adjust the colour using the RESOLUTION CONTROL II function Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on another VCR or tapes in poor condition e When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back intermittent distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture However this is not a malfunction of the unit Editing with another unit SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65MJ only How to connect to record on this unit This unit Recorder ial LINE IN Other VCR Player 5 c LINE OUT E VMC 710HG 720HG audio video cable not supplied CN signal flow Tip e Use a commercially available connecting cable such as the Sony VMC 710HG 720HG If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks use a connecting cable such as the Sony VMC 910HG 3 phono to 2 phono Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e If you connected this unit to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a hummi
12. ipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off In this case the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the unit will not be able to know when to start recording Additional Information Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not ins
13. lustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV GA35ME only Remote sensor TV VIDEO O TV power Ze on standby PROG CH VOL To Press Turn the TV to standby 1 on standby or active mode Turn on the TV power TV power Increase or decrease VOL the TV volume Change the TV PROG CH programme position Select an input source TV VIDEO of the TV either from aerial in or from line in Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use different types of batteries Connecting the unit Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and video pictures on your TV In addition if your TV has audio video A V input jacks we recommend you connect the unit to your TV using an audio video cable to get a better picture and sound Connecting the aerial to mains m A Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the unit AERIAL OUT IN 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial inp
14. n this unit using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system Specifications System Colour system PAL MESECAM NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65MJ only RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 B G D K Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE IN SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65M J VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 1 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 1 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms General Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 10 W SLV GA35ME PS SG TH 12 W SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65M J Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 355 x 96 x 293 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 8 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Plug adaptor SLV GA35ME GA55ME GA55MES and GA65MJ only 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Demonstration mode The demonstration mode will activate when you press STD PICT and the RESOLUTION CONTROL II down button on the unit at th
15. ng noise e Make sure you set the CONNECT LINE 1 switch to OTHERS Editing when recording on this unit You can make a copy of a tape using this unit for recording or playback The unit cannot record TV programmes directly since it does not have a TV tuner IT PAUSE REC TAPE SPEED Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL colour system and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system LP provides a recording time twice as long as SP EP provides a recording time three times as long as SP However SP produces better picture quality 2 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording unit Search for the point to start recording and press H PAUSE 4 Press REC on this unit to set it to recording pause 5 To start editing press the If PAUSE buttons on both units at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both units To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of the tape recording Remaining tape ia length S 0 00 22 Time counter To turn the display off press DISPLAY again To save a recording T
16. o prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape GL D aie ij Q S Tips To edit more precisely press the H PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il PAUSE on this unit when an unwanted scene begins When that scene ends press Il PAUSE again to resume recording Synchronised recording SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65MJ only The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from the connected equipment such as a satellite tuner a cable TV decoder or a TV that has a timer function Once you set the timer on the other equipment the unit will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer How to connect to use this function Connect the other equipment to the LINE IN jack of this unit This unit Recorder CONNECT ae M UNEA og y LINE IN LINE OUT Pam VM C 710HG 720HG audio video cable not supplied A signal flow Setting the CONNECT LINE 1 switch When you connect the other equipment to the LINE IN jacks set the CONNECT LINE 1 switch on the rear of the unit following the table below to allow better signal transmission to your TV If the unit is Set the CONNECT LINE 1 connected to switch to TV TV Satellite cable TV OTHERS decoder etc
17. t the remote sensor on the unit Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak not function Others The unit needs to be cleaned e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine The indicator lights on the unit are flashing e The demonstration mode has been turned on Cancel The RESOLUTION CONTROL II the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT menu appears automatically SLV GA55ME MES PS SG TH and GA65MJ only Auto head cleaner The unit incorporates an auto head cleaner which cleans the video heads when a tape is loaded or unloaded When the heads are not sufficiently clean even after a tape has been loaded unloaded several times use a video head cleaning cassette Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial contamination terminal Sapphire tape cleaner The unit incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is loaded This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing dust or mold from a tape with the sapphire edge Sony Corporation
18. tall the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about one hour before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems e Check the colour systems of your unit using the table below Model name Colour system Recording Playback SLV GA55ME PAL PAL MES PS SG TH MESECAM MESECAM SLV GA65MJ NTSC 4 43 NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 NTSC 3 58 SLV GA35ME PAL PS SG TH MESECAM NTSC 4 43 Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and MESECAM colour systems you need a TV or colour monitor compatible with these systems Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back o
19. ut of your TV using the supplied aerial cable AERIAL OUT 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Use the supplied plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the mains SLV GA35ME GA55ME GA55MES and GA65M J Additional connections To a TV that has audio video input jacks This additional connection improves picture and sound quality Connect the TV as shown below If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function this connection is necessary If your TV has two or more inputs connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks This unit AUDIO VIDEO Ounein Line out Audio video cable not supplied sees ee Tuning your TV to the unit If you have connected your unit to the TV using the audio video cable skip this step 1 2 ON STANDBY gt PLAY oo gt ooo 1 Press 1 0 ON STANDBY to turn on the unit ON STANDBY VO 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the video picture This channel will now be referred to as the video channel Some TV has the programme position such as 0 that is reserved for a VCR In this case select that programme position for the video picture Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details 3 Tune the TV until the video picture below is clearly displayed on the TV screen SONY VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER Refer to your TV manual for tunin
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