Sony VCR GA45AV User Manual

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 buttons  
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 units 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 units 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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