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
•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.
•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 lead, pull it out by the plug, never by the lead.
•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 four hours 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
•Check the colour systems of your unit using the table below.
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PAL | PAL | |
GA65MKII/ | MESECAM | MESECAM |
GA45AV | NTSC 4.43 | NTSC 4.43 |
| NTSC 3.58 | NTSC 3.58 |
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.
| Symptom | Remedy |
| The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does | • Connect the mains lead securely. |
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| The power is turned on but the | • Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power |
| unit does not operate. | off, unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry |
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| for over four hours. |
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Power | The unit enters standby mode | • 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 ON/STANDBY | |
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| to restart the unit. If the unit does not work after |
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| pressing ?/1 ON/STANDBY again, disconnect the |
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| mains lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15 |
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| ?/1 ON/STANDBY again. If the unit still does not |
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| work, please consult your nearest Sony service |
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| The playback picture does not | • 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. |
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| The picture is not clear. | • Adjust the tracking with the V/v TRACKING |
Installing
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
•Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
•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.
•Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
•Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
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| MESECAM |
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| NTSC 4.43 |
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PAL | PAL | |
| MESECAM | MESECAM |
| NTSC 4.43 | NTSC 4.43 |
| NTSC 3.58 | NTSC 3.58 |
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| SECAM |
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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 on this unit using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system.
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| NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST buttons. | |
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| • Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the | |
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| position corresponding to the colour system which | |
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| the tape was recorded with. | |
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| • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the | |
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| video heads using the Sony | |
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Playback | 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. | |||
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| • If a message appears, this indicates that the Head | |
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| Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads. | |
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| Follow the | |
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| • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult | |
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| your local Sony service facility for more information. | |
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| The picture rolls vertically | • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. | |
| during picture search. |
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| The picture has no sound. | • The tape is defective. | |
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| • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable | |
Specifications
System
Colour system
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
SECAM
UHF channels 30 to 39 (B/G, D/K)
Aerial out
Inputs and outputs
LINE IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Demonstration mode
The demonstration mode will activate when you press STD PICT and the V RESOLUTION CONTROL button on the unit at the same time.
When demonstration mode starts during playback, RESOLUTION CONTROL III menu appears and the level of picture adjustment changes automatically.
General
Power requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption
10 W
12 W
Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 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 (included in some models)
Audio/video cable
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.
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| The tape starts playing as soon | • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this | |
Recording* | as it is inserted. | tape, cover the tab hole. | |
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The tape is ejected when you | • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. | ||
press z REC. |
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Nothing happens when you | • Make sure the tape is not at its end. | ||
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| A tape cannot be inserted. | • Check that a tape is not already in the tape | |
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| The remote commander does | • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at | |
| not function. | the remote sensor on the unit. | |
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| • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander | |
Others |
| with new ones if they are weak. | |
The unit needs to be cleaned. | • Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry soft | ||
| cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild | ||
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| detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, | |
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| such as alcohol or benzine. | |
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| The indicator lights on the unit are flashing. • The demonstration mode has been turned on. Cancel | ||
| The RESOLUTION CONTROL III | the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT. | |
| menu appears automatically. |
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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 |
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| black & white |
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| screen appears) |
initial | terminal |
contamination |
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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 its sapphire edge.
Head Condition Sensor
The Head Condition Sensor checks the conditions of video heads. If the heads are dirty, a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.
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