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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.
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.
• 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.
EN
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Introduction
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
• This unit is designed to record and play
back using the PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58,
and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of
video sources based on other colour systems
cannot be guaranteed.
• 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.
SLV-XF245ME/PS/XA145ME/MJ/PS
3-858-193-13 (1)

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  • Page 1 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. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting the unit Step 4: Tuning your TV to the unit Basic Operations 10 Playing a tape Additional Operations 14 Playing/searching at various speeds 16 Adjusting the picture 17 Editing with another VCR...
  • Page 3: Step 1: Unpacking

    Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit: • Remote commander • R6 (Size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- phono) (SLV-XF245 only) Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-XA145ME, XA145MJ, XA145PS, XF245ME and XF245PS.
  • Page 4: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    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 unit. To operate the TV, point at the remote sensor on the TV.
  • Page 5: Step 3: Connecting The Unit

    Step 3 Connecting the unit AERIAL OUT AC IN AERIAL IN to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the unit. Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
  • Page 6: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right. To a stereo system (SLV-XF245 only) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right.
  • Page 7: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Unit

    Step 4 Tuning your TV to the unit If you have connected your unit to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step. u (On/Standby) Press u (On/Standby) to turn on the unit. Turn on your TV and select a programme position for video playback.
  • Page 8 To obtain a clear playback picture If the playback picture does not appear clearly in step 5 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. Selecting the TV system For your TV to receive the correct signal from your unit, you must...
  • Page 9: Playing A Tape

    Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB COLOR SYSTEM Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Basic Operations PICTURE SLV-XF245ME/PS/XA145ME/MJ/PS...
  • Page 10 Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY Search forward ) FF or # SEARCH during playback Search backward 0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback Fast-forward the tape...
  • Page 11 Playing a tape (continued) To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV. If your TV is NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 Watching a rental tape Set PICTURE on the unit to RENTAL PICTURE. Noise will be reduced on the playback picture.
  • Page 12 How sound is recorded on a video tape (SLV-XF245 only) The unit records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Stereo Mixed left/right channels...
  • Page 13 Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Playback options Fast-forward/rewind View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play Additional Operations · P L A Y R E W Operation During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.
  • Page 14 To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. • If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST on the unit. Notes • Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the unit automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking. Press $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW to obtain the best possible picture.
  • Page 16: Editing With Another Vcr

    If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a commercially available connecting cable like the Sony VMC-910MS. • (SLV-XF245 only) Use a commercially available connecting cable like the Sony VMC-810. If the other VCR is a monaural type, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC-910MS. Notes •...
  • Page 17: Auto Head Cleaner

    When the heads are not sufficiently clean, even after a tape has been loaded/unloaded several times, use the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. Tips • To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet- type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. No tape can be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The unit needs to be cleaned. Additional Information Remedy •...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications System RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 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) (SLV-XA145) phono jack (2) (SLV-XF245) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms...
  • Page 21: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-XA145) Front panel (SLV-XF245) u (On/Standby) switch/indicator (8) § EJECT button (11) Tape compartment Tape operation indicators HiFi L/R indicators (SLV-XF245 only) (12) REC (recording) indicator AUDIO MONITOR button (SLV-XF245...
  • Page 22 Rear panel (SLV-XA145) Rear panel (SLV-XF245) AC IN connector (6) RF CHANNEL screw (9) AERIAL OUT connector (6) LINE IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (SLV-XA145 only) (17) LINE IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (SLV-XF245 only) (17) SLV-XF245ME/PS/XA145ME/MJ/PS LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (SLV-XA145 only) (7) LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (SLV-XF245 only) (7) AERIAL IN connector (6)
  • Page 23: Remote Commander

    Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 6 EJECT button (11) TV/VTR button (This button doesn’t work for this unit) TV buttons (Only for TV) (5) TV/VIDEO ; (TV power) u (Power standby) VOL +/– PROG (CH) +/– 7 FRAME button (14) TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL button (16)
  • Page 24: Index

    Index A, B Accessories supplied 4 Normal audio track 13 Adjusting NTSC-recorded tapes 12 picture 16 tracking 16 Aerial hookup 6 OPC (Optimum Picture Audio track 13 Control) 16 Auto head cleaner 18 P, Q AV connection 7 Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 10 Cleaning the video...

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