Sony SLV-GA59ME Operating Instructions

3-090-245-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette Player
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-GA59ME/SG
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
position only.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
equipment with strong magnets, such as
personnel only.
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
the apparatus. warm location, moisture may condense inside
the unit and cause damage to the video head
The mains lead must only be changed at a
and tape. When you first install the unit, or
qualified service shop.
when you move it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about four hours before
Precautions
operating the unit.
Caution
Safety
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC,
materials may be copyrighted.
50/60 Hz. Check that the unit's operating
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
voltage is identical with your local power
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
supply.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
transmission may require authorization from the
unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
cable television transmitter and/or program
before operating it any further.
owner.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
Compatible colour/TV systems
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off. Color system
Recording Playback
• Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time.
PAL PAL
To disconnect the lead, pull it out by the plug,
MESECAM
MESECAM
never by the lead.
NTSC 4.43 NTSC 4.43
Installing NTSC 3.58
NTSC 3.58
• Do not install this equipment in a confined
Recording of video sources based on other colour
space such as a book or similar unit.
systems cannot be guaranteed.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
• To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and
internal heat buildup.
MESECAM colour systems, you need a TV or
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
colour monitor compatible with these systems.
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
• Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
can be played back on this unit using a TV or a
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
colour monitor for the PAL colour system.
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
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
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
Inserting the batteries Using the remote commander
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by To operate the unit, point at the remote
matching the + and – on the batteries to the sensor on Remote sensor on the unit.
diagram inside the battery compartment.
Remote sensor
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in
and down until the positive (+) end clicks
into position.
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.
Step 3 : Hookups
Connecting the aerial
Connect the unit to your TV using the
audio/video cable as shown below to watch
video pictures on your TV.
This unit
AERIAL IN
TV
AERIAL OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as
Aerial cable
shown on the right to watch TV programmes
(supplied)
and video pictures on your TV.
In addition, if your TV has audio/video
(A/V) input jacks, we recommend you
: Signal flow
connect the unit to your TV using an audio/
video cable (not supplied) to get a better
picture and sound.
Step 4 : Setting up the unit
Before using the unit for the first time, set
up the unit.
1 3
Connect the mains lead to the mains. Press MENU, then press v/V/b/B to
Turn on your TV and the unit. highlight LANGUAGE SET and press
OK. Press b/B to highlight the desired
Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial
language, ENGLISH or ARABIC, then
RF channel for this unit). Refer to your
press OK.
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
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.
To set the colour system Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various
If the playback picture has no colour, or
speeds and pause.
streaks appear during playback, set
• You can eject a tape even when the power is
COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET
off. When you press Z EJECT, the unit turns
menu to conform to the system that the tape
on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the
was recored in (see "Changing menu
unit turns off again.
options"). (Normally set the option to
• The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a
AUTO.)
tape is inserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a
To view the tape status on the screen
portion with no recording.
Press DISPLAY. The following information
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and
appears on the TV screen.
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
occur while playing a PAL or MESECAM-
to mains
recorded tape:
– the picture is black and white.
Time counter
– 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.
Remaining time
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY
again.
Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
M FF
H PLAY
3
A EJECT
Press H PLAY.
m REW
When the tape reaches the end, it will
rewind automatically.
Playback options
To Do this
z REC
X PAUSE Press x STOP.
Stop play
x STOP
Press X PAUSE.
Pause play
Press X PAUSE or H
Resume play after
PLAY.
pause
Press M FF during stop.
Fast-forward the
tape
Press m REW during
Rewind the tape
stop.
DISPLAY
During fast-forward, hold
View the picture
M FF down.
during fast-
forward or rewind During rewind, hold m
REW down.
X PAUSE
H PLAY
• During playback,
Play at high speed
briefly press M FF or
m REW.
M FF
• During playback, hold
down M FF or m
x STOP
REW. When you
release the button,
m REW
normal playback
resumes.
Eject the tape
Press A EJECT on the
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video unit.
channel. Resume normal
Press H PLAY.
playback
2
Insert a tape.
The unit turns on, and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
Using Playback Dial on the VCR Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/–
With Playback Dial, you can operate the
buttons on the VCR if:
following playback options.
- Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
- Bands appear at the top or bottom while
Playback Dial
pausing.
- The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press
both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may
To Do this
be no colour.
Resume play after Press H PLAY.
• If the playback mode mark does not appear on
pause
the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Fast-forward the
Quickly turn and release
• The picture may show noise when playing at
tape
Playback Dial to the right
high speed in reverse.
(M FF) during stop.
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may
Rewind the tape Quickly turn and release
damage Playback Dial.
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
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.