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Video Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

SLV-GA35ME/PS/SG/TH

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-GA55ME/MES/PS/SG/TH

PAL NTSC

SLV-GA65MJ

PAL NTSC

©1999 by Sony Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting Started

 

 

 

Step 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpacking

 

• Plug adaptor (SLV-GA35ME, GA55ME,

 

GA55MES and GA65MJ)

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

• Remote commander

Step 3

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 Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL OUT AERIAL INAERIAL INto mains

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

AERIAL

OUT

IN

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 GA65MJ).

Additional connectionsTo 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.)

•R6 (Size AA) batteries

•Aerial cable

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 illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for

: 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

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

TV

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

example, “SLV-GA35ME only.”

Step 4

Tuning your TV to the unit

3 Tune the TV until the video picture below is clearly displayed on the TV screen.

Step 2

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

Remote sensor

 

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

 

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.

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

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.

RF CHANNEL

TV SYSTEM

G

K