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Video Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

SLV-GA35MKII

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-GA55MKII/GA65MKII/GA45AV

PAL NTSC

SLV-GA59

PAL SECAM NTSC

© 2000 Sony Corporation

Getting Started
Step 3
Connecting the unit

(For SLV-GA45AV only)

Connect the unit to your TV using the audio/video cable (supplied) as shown below to watch video pictures on your TV.

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

TV

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cable (supplied)
Connecting the aeriale.g. SLV-GA55MKII Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL OUT AERIAL INAERIAL INto mains

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the unit:

• Remote commander

•R6 (Size AA) batteries

•Aerial cable (SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59 only)

•Plug adaptor (included in some models)

•Audio/video cable (2-phono to 2-phono) (SLV-GA45AV only)

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV and GA59. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your unit. The SLV-GA55MKII is the model used for illustration purposes. Any

(For SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59)

Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as shown on the right 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 (not supplied) to get a better picture and sound.

: Signal flow

*A plug adaptor is included with some models. Use the plug adaptor to connect the mains lead to the mains, if necessary.

Additional connectionsTo a TV that has audio/video input jacks

(For SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59)

This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown below.

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

TV

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-GA35MKII only.”

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

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.)

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander
Remote sensor

Step 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuning your TV to

 

 

 

 

3 Tune the TV until the video picture

 

the unit

 

below is clearly displayed on the TV

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

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 gsymbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

 

TV/VIDEO

 

a (TV power)

 

?/1

 

(on/standby)

 

PROG (CH) +/–

 

VOL +/–

To

Press

Turn the TV to standby

?/1(on/standby)

or active mode

 

Turn on the TV power

a (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

•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.

(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59 only)

If you have connected your unit to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step.

?/1 ON/STANDBY H PLAY

1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit.

ON/STANDBY

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.

SONY

VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER

Refer to your TV manual for tuning 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

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