3-063-086-11 (1)
St e p 3
Co n n e ct in g t h e a e ria l
Co n n e ct in g t h e u n it
(For SLV-GA45AV only)
Video Cassette Player
e.g. SLV-GA55MKII
Operating Instructions
Connect the unit to your TV using the
audio/ video cable (supplied) as shown
below to watch video pictures on your TV.
Aerial cable (supplied)
SLV-GA35MKII
PAL NTSC 4.43
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
SLV-GA55MKII/GA65MKII/GA45AV
AERIAL OUT
PAL NTSC
LINE OUT
SLV-GA59
PAL SECAM NTSC
TV
AERIAL IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
© 2000 Sony Corporation
to mains
Audio/video cable (supplied)
Getting Started
: Signal flow
St e p 1
(For SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII and GA59)
* A plug adaptor is included with some models.
Use the plug adaptor to connect the mains lead
to the mains, if necessary.
• Plug adaptor (included in some models)
Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as
shown on the right to watch TV
Un p a ckin g
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.
Ad d it io n a l co n n e ct io n s
Check that you have received the following
items with the unit:
To a TV that has audio/video input jacks
• Audio/ video cable (2-phono to 2-phono)
(SLV-GA45AV only)
• Remote commander
(For SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII and GA59)
This additional connection improves picture
and sound quality. Connect the TV as
shown below.
This unit
Ch e ckin g yo u r m o d e l
n a m e
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
LINE OUT
The instructions in this manual are for
the 5 models: SLV-GA35MKII,
TV
GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV and
GA59. Check your model number by
looking at the rear panel of your unit.
The SLV-GA55MKII is the model used
for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
“SLV-GA35MKII only.”
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
• Aerial cable (SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII and GA59 only)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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.)
St e p 2
St e p 4
Remote sensor
Se t t in g u p t h e
re m o t e co m m a n d e r
Tu n in g yo u r TV t o
t h e u n it
3
Tune the TV until the video picture
below is clearly displayed on the TV
screen.
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII a n d GA59 o n ly)
SONY
TV/VIDEO
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
a (TV pow er)
?/1
(on/standby)
If you have connected your unit to the TV
using the audio/ video cable, skip this step.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push
in and down until the positive (+) end
clicks into position.
?/1 ON/STANDBY
H PLAY
PROG (CH) +/–
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
VOL +/–
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
Press
Turn the TV to standby
or active mode
?/1 (on/ standby)
1
2
Press ?/1 ON/ STANDBY to turn on
the unit.
Turn on the TV power
a (TV power)
To obtain a clear playback picture
Increase (+) or decrease (–)
the TV volume
VOL +/ –
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.
ON/STANDBY
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r
Change the TV
programme position
PROG (CH) +/ –
TV/ VIDEO
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. 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.
Turn on your TV and select a
programme position for the video
picture.
Select an input source
of the TV either from aerial
in or from line in
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.
This channel will now be referred to as
the video channel.
Notes
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.
•
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.
RF CHANNEL
•
•
Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Do not use different types of batteries.
TV SYSTEM
G
K
SLV-GA35MKII (E) 3-063-086-11 (1)
Ed it in g (w h e n re co rd in g o n
t h is u n it )
You can make a copy of a tape using this
unit for recording or playback. The unit
cannot record TV programmes directly since
it does not have a TV tuner.
Ho w t o m a ke a Syn ch ro n ise d
re co rd in g
Ed it in g w it h
a n o t h e r u n it
(SLV-GA55MKII/GA65MKII/
GA45AV a n d GA59 o n ly)
Syn ch ro n ise d
re co rd in g
(SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII,
GA45AV a n d GA59 o n ly)
SYNCHRO REC
TAPE SPEED
X PAUSE z REC
The Synchronised Recording feature
enables you to record from connected
equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable
TV decoder or a TV that has a timer
function. Once you set the timer on the
other equipment, the unit will start
recording the programme synchronised
with the timer.
Co n n e ct io n s n e ce ssa ry t o
re co rd o n t h is u n it
1
2
3
Set the timer on the equipment to the
time of the programme you want to
record, then turn the equipment off.
e.g. SLV-GA55MKII
TV
TAPE SPEED
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the
total recording time.
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
Co n n e ct io n s n e ce ssa ry t o u se
t h is fu n ct io n
Connect the other equipment to the LINE
IN jack of this unit.
Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape
speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour
system, and SP or EP for the NTSC
colour system).
This unit (Recorder)
1
Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape
speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour
system, and SP or EP for the NTSC
colour system).
This unit (Recorder)
4
Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more
than two seconds.
CONNECT
LINE-1
TV
LINE IN
LP provides a recording time twice as
long as SP. EP provides a recording time
three times as long as SP.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up
and the unit stands by for recording.
OTHERS
Other VCR (Player)
LINE IN
However, SP produces better picture
quality.
The unit automatically turns on and starts
recording when it receives audio/ video
signals from the connected equipment.
LINE OUT
TV, Satellite tuner, etc.
LINE OUT
2
3
Insert a source tape with its safety tab
removed into the other (playback) VCR.
Search for the point to start playback
and set it to playback pause.
To cancel the Synchronised recording
VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable
(not supplied)
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place
into this (recording) unit. Search for the
point to start recording and press
X PAUSE.
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s
light turns off.
: Signal flow
VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable
(not supplied)
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
Tip
: Signal flow
4
5
Press z REC on this unit to set it to
recording pause.
•
Use a commercially available connecting cable
such as the Sony VMC-710HG/ 720HG. If the
other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a
connecting cable such as the Sony VMC-
910HG (3-phono to 2-phono).
The unit automatically stops recording
when the tape reaches the end or when the
other equipment stops transmitting the
audio/ video signals.
Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 sw itch
To start editing, press the X PAUSE
buttons on both units at the same time.
When you connect the other equipment to
the LINE IN jacks, set the CONNECT LINE-
1 switch on the rear of the unit following
the table below to allow better signal
transmission to your TV.
Notes
•
•
•
Some TVs or other equipment automatically
turn off in a certain time if you do not operate
it after it turns on with the timer. In this case
the Synchronised Recording also stops
automatically.
The Synchronised Recording starts and stops
according to the signals from the connected
equipment. Refer also to the instruction
manual of the connected equipment for its
timer function.
Some equipment keeps transmitting signals
even though the power is off. In this case, the
Synchronised Recording feature does not work
because the unit will not be able to know when
to start recording.
Notes
•
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the
To stop editing
same colour.
Press the x STOP buttons on both units.
•
If you connect this unit to both the LINE IN
and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humming
noise.
If the unit is
connected to
Set the CONNECT LINE-1
sw itch to
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY.
The white bar indicates the approximate
length of the tape recording.
TV
TV
•
Make sure you set the CONNECT LINE-1
switch to OTHERS.
Satellite, cable TV
decoder, etc.
OTHERS
LINE 1
STEREO
Remaining tape
length
–
0
S
E
:
:
00 22
Time counter
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY
again.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
•
To edit more precisely, press the X PAUSE
buttons on the units to release pause.
•
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing,
press X PAUSE on this unit when an unwanted
scene begins. When that scene ends, press
X PAUSE again to resume recording.
Additional Information
•
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.
Wa rn in g
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Symptom
Remedy
The ?/1 ON/ STANDBY switch does
not function.
•
Connect the mains lead securely.
The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
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.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
•
Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry
for over four hours.
Precautions
Safety
The unit enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.
•
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 ?/1 ON/ STANDBY
to restart the unit. If the unit does not work after
pressing ?/1 ON/ STANDBY again, disconnect the
mains lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15
seconds. Then reconnect the mains, and press
?/1 ON/ STANDBY again. If the unit still does not
work, please consult your nearest Sony service
facility.
•
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.
Compatible colour systems
•
Check the colour systems of your unit using
the table below.
•
•
•
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.
Colour system
Model name
Recording
Playback
SLV-GA55MKII/
GA65MKII/
GA45AV
PAL
PAL
MESECAM MESECAM
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
•
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
The picture is not clear.
•
•
Adjust the tracking with the V/v TRACKING
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.
SLV-GA35MKII
SLV-GA59
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
Installing
•
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
PAL
PAL
•
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
MESECAM MESECAM
•
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.
If a message appears, this indicates that the Head
Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads.
Follow the on-screen message.
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
SECAM
•
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.
•
•
•
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.
•
•
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.
•
•
•
Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
•
•
The tape is defective.
If you made A/ V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
Sp e cifica t io n s
•
•
•
•
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
Syst e m
Colour system
Ge n e ra l
Power requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Power consumption
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The tape is ejected when you
press z REC.
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58 (SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV
and GA59 only)
Nothing happens when you
press z REC.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
10 W (SLV-GA35MKII)
12 W (SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV
and GA59 only)
SECAM (SLV-GA59)
RF output signal
(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59
only)
A tape cannot be inserted.
Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
UHF channels 30 to 39
(B/ G, D/ K)
Aerial out
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 293 mm (w/ h/ d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
The remote commander does
not function.
•
•
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.
(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59
only)
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
The unit needs to be cleaned.
•
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.
Approx. 3.8 kg
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
LINE IN (SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV
and GA59 only)
Remote commander (1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1) (SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII
and GA59)
•
The demonstration mode has been turned on. Cancel
the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT.
The indicator lights on the unit are flashing.
The RESOLUTION CONTROL III
menu appears automatically.
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Plug adaptor (included in some models)
Audio/ video cable (2-phono to 2-phono) (1) (SLV-
GA45AV only)
* SLV-GA55MKII/ GA65MKII/ GA45AV and GA59 only
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
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
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & w hite
screen appears)
initial
terminal
contamination
Sa p p h ire t a p e cle a n e r
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 its sapphire edge.
De m o n st ra t io n m o d e
The demonstration mode will
When demonstration mode starts during
power off and Synchronised Recording
off, the indicator lights on the unit flash.
He a d Co n d it io n Se n so r
The Head Condition Sensor checks the conditions of video heads. If the heads
are dirty, a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.
activate when you press STD PICT
and the V RESOLUTION CONTROL
button on the unit at the same time.
To cancel the demonstration mode
Be sure to use 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).
When demonstration mode starts
during playback, RESOLUTION
CONTROL III menu appears and the
level of picture adjustment changes
automatically.
Press STD PICT.
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