3-090-245-11(1) GB

Step 2 : Setting up the remote
Step 4 : Setting up the unit
Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds

Video Cassette Player

commander
Before using the unit for the first time, set up the unit.

A EJECT

H PLAY

M FF

 

m REW

 

 

 

3 Press H PLAY.
Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC

SLV-GA59ME/SG

© 2004 Sony Corporation

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
To operate the unit, point at the remote sensor on Remote sensor on the unit.

Remote sensor

1 Connect the mains lead to the mains. Turn on your TV and the unit.

Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this unit). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions.

2 If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, press MENU, then press v/V/ b/B to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Then press v/V to highlight

3 Press MENU, then press v/V/b/B to highlight LANGUAGE SET and press OK. Press b/B to highlight the desired language, ENGLISH or ARABIC, then press OK.

z REC

X PAUSE

x STOP

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Playback options

To

Do this

Stop play

Press x STOP.

 

 

Pause play

Press X PAUSE.

 

 

Resume play after

Press X PAUSE or H

pause

PLAY.

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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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.

Installing

•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.

•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 programs, 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 program owner.

Compatible colour/TV systemsColor systemRecording Playback

PAL

PAL

MESECAM

MESECAM

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 3.58

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 together with an old one.

•Do not use different types of batteries together.

VCR OUTPUT CH and press B. Select the RF channel by pressing the

b/B buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

DISPLAY

X PAUSE

H PLAY

M FF

x STOP

m REW

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
2 Insert a tape.

The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Fast-forward the

Press M FF during stop.

tape

 

 

 

 

Rewind the tape

Press m REW during

 

stop.

 

 

View the picture

During fast-forward, hold

during fast-

M FF down.

forward or rewind

During rewind, hold m

 

REW down.

 

 

 

Play at high speed

•

During playback,

 

 

briefly press M FF or

 

 

m REW.

 

•

During playback, hold

 

 

down M FF or m

 

 

REW. When you

 

 

release the button,

 

 

normal playback

 

 

resumes.

 

 

Eject the tape

Press A EJECT on the

 

unit.

Resume normal

Press H PLAY.

playback

 

 

 

 

 

•Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

•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.

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.

Step 3 : Hookups
Connect the unit to your TV using the
Connecting the aerial
audio/video cable as shown below to watch

 

 

 

 

 

video pictures on your TV.

 

 

 

 

 

This unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that the tape was recored in (see “Changing menu options”). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

To view the tape status on the screen

Notes

•

The sound is muted during playback at various

 

speeds and pause.

•

You can eject a tape even when the power is

 

off. When you press Z EJECT, the unit turns

 

on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the

 

unit turns off again.

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a

 

tape is inserted.

•

The counter stops counting when it comes to a

 

portion with no recording.

Using Playback Dial on the VCR
With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options.

Playback Dial

Tip

•Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:

-Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

-Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

-The picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

TV

AERIAL IN

Press DISPLAY. The following information appears on the TV screen.

• 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 color

systems.

• If antenna hookup is used, the following will

To

Do this

Resume play after

 

Press H PLAY.

pause

 

 

 

 

 

Fast-forward the

 

Quickly turn and release

tape

 

Playback Dial to the right

• The sound is muted during these operations.

•

In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may

 

be no colour.

•

If the playback mode mark does not appear on

 

the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

•

The picture may show noise when playing at

Getting Started
Step : 1 Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the unit:
• Remote commander
• 75-Ohm coaxial cable with F-type

 

connectors

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

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.

AERIAL OUT

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Time counter

occur while playing a PAL or MESECAM-

recorded tape:

– the picture is black and white.

– the sound is distorted (noisy sound).

• Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated

completely in the various playback operations.

• On screen symbols may shake while playing or

searching at various speeds.

 

(M FF) during stop.

Rewind the tape

Quickly turn and release

 

Playback Dial to the left

 

(m REW) during stop.

 

 

View the picture

During fast-forward, turn

during fast-

and hold Playback Dial to

forward or rewind

the right (M FF).

 

During rewind, turn and

 

hold Playback Dial to the

 

left (m REW).

 

 

Play at high speed

• During playback,

 

 

quickly turn and

high speed in reverse.

• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may

damage Playback Dial.

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

Remaining time

To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.

release Playback Dial

to the right (M FF) or

left (m REW). The

tape continues to play

at high speed.

• During playback, turn

and hold Playback Dial

to the right (M FF) or left (m REW). When you release Playback Dial, normal playback resumes.