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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 cord, pull it out by the plug,
never by the cord.
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.
Specifications
System
Colour system
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58 (SLV-GA60MJ and GA50ME/PS/SG
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
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 (SLV-GA60MJ and GA50ME/PS/SG)
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
• 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
• Check the colour systems of your unit using
the table below.
Colour system
Model name
Recording
Playback
PAL
PAL
SLV-GA60MJ
MESECAM
MESECAM
SLV-GA50ME/
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 4.43
PS/SG
NTSC 3.58
NTSC 3.58
PAL
SLV-GA30ME/
MESECAM
PS/SG
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 on this unit using a TV or a
colour monitor for the PAL colour system.
General
Power requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
10 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 102 × 284 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-GA60MJ, GA50ME and GA30ME only) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
Symptom
The ON/STANDBY switch does
not function.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
The unit enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The unit needs to be cleaned.
* SLV-GA60MJ and GA50ME/PS/SG 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
initial
contamination
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.
Remedy
• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for
over an hour.
• The auto safety system is triggered to protect your
tape and the unit's mechanism when there is
something wrong with the tape or when the
mechanism is overloaded. Press ON/STANDBY to
restart the unit. If the unit does not work after
pressing ON/STANDBY again, disconnect the mains
lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15 seconds.
Then reconnect mains, and press ON/STANDBY
again. If the unit still does not work, please consult
your nearest Sony service facility.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the $/4 NORMAL/SLOW/
STILL ADJUST buttons.
• Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the
position corresponding to the colour system which
the tape was recorded with.
• 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.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the unit.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander
with new ones if they are weak.
• 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.
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
Sony Corporation
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