Sony SLV GA59ME SG User Manual

Operations  
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Playing/searching at various speeds  
Step 2 : Setting up the remote  
commander  
Step 4 : Setting up the unit  
Video Cassette Player  
M FF  
Before using the unit for the first time, set  
up the unit.  
H PLAY  
m REW  
A EJECT  
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Press H PLAY.  
Inserting the batteries  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
Using the remote commander  
To operate the unit, point at the remote  
Operating Instructions  
When the tape reaches the end, it will  
rewind automatically.  
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Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Turn on your TV and the unit.  
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Press MENU, then press v/V/b/B to  
highlight LANGUAGE SET and press  
OK. Press b/B to highlight the desired  
language, ENGLISH or ARABIC, then  
press OK.  
matching the + and – on the batteries to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment.  
sensor on Remote sensor on the unit.  
PAL NTSC  
Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial  
RF channel for this unit). Refer to your  
TV manual for TV tuning instructions.  
Remote sensor  
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in  
and down until the positive (+) end clicks  
into position.  
Playback options  
SLV-GA59ME/SG  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
To  
Do this  
z REC  
X PAUSE  
Press x STOP.  
Press X PAUSE.  
Stop play  
Pause play  
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  
x STOP  
Press X PAUSE or H  
PLAY.  
Resume play after  
pause  
Warning  
Press M FF during stop.  
Fast-forward the  
tape  
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It  
is designed to be operated in a horizontal  
position only.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
b/B buttons. Then, tune the TV to the  
new RF channel so that a clear picture  
appears.  
Press m REW during  
stop.  
Rewind the tape  
DISPLAY  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the  
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel only.  
During fast-forward, hold  
M FF down.  
During rewind, hold m  
View the picture  
during fast-  
forward or rewind  
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from  
equipment with strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.  
REW down.  
X PAUSE  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on  
the apparatus.  
H PLAY  
• During playback,  
briefly press M FF or  
m REW.  
• During playback, hold  
down M FF or m  
REW. When you  
release the button,  
normal playback  
resumes.  
Play at high speed  
• 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.  
M FF  
Notes  
The mains lead must only be changed at a  
qualified service shop.  
• With normal use, the batteries should last about  
three to six months.  
x STOP  
• If you do not use the remote commander for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries  
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
m REW  
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.  
Caution  
Eject the tape  
Press A EJECT on the  
unit.  
• Do not use a new battery together with an old  
one.  
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other  
materials may be copyrighted.  
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Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Resume normal  
playback  
Press H PLAY.  
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 program  
owner.  
• Do not use different types of batteries together.  
Insert a tape.  
• 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.  
Compatible colour/TV systems  
Color system  
The unit turns on, and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with  
its safety tab removed.  
Recording  
Playback  
• 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.  
PAL  
PAL  
MESECAM  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
MESECAM  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
Installing  
Notes  
Tip  
To set the colour system  
Using Playback Dial on the VCR  
• Do not install this equipment in a confined  
space such as a book or similar unit.  
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.  
• The sound is muted during playback at various  
speeds and pause.  
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/–  
buttons on the VCR if:  
Step 3 : Hookups  
If the playback picture has no colour, or  
streaks appear during playback, set  
COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET  
menu to conform to the system that the tape  
was recored in (see “Changing menu  
options”). (Normally set the option to  
AUTO.)  
With Playback Dial, you can operate the  
following playback options.  
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent  
internal heat buildup.  
You can eject a tape even when the power is  
off. When you press Z EJECT, the unit turns  
on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the  
unit turns off again.  
- Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
- Bands appear at the top or bottom while  
pausing.  
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,  
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,  
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.  
Playback Dial  
Connect the unit to your TV using the  
audio/video cable as shown below to watch  
video pictures on your TV.  
Connecting the aerial  
• 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.  
- The picture shakes while pausing.  
To set tracking to the centre position, press  
both buttons (+/–) at the same time.  
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a  
tape is inserted.  
• 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.  
This unit  
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a  
portion with no recording.  
To view the tape status on the screen  
Notes  
• The sound is muted during these operations.  
Press DISPLAY. The following information  
appears on the TV screen.  
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and  
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.  
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may  
be no colour.  
AERIAL IN  
To  
Do this  
TV  
Resume play after  
pause  
Press H PLAY.  
• If the playback mode mark does not appear on  
the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
Fast-forward the  
tape  
Quickly turn and release  
Playback Dial to the right  
(M FF) during stop.  
• The picture may show noise when playing at  
high speed in reverse.  
• If antenna hookup is used, the following will  
occur while playing a PAL or MESECAM-  
recorded tape:  
AERIAL OUT  
to mains  
Getting Started  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may  
damage Playback Dial.  
Rewind the tape  
Quickly turn and release  
Playback Dial to the left  
(m REW) during stop.  
– the picture is black and white.  
Time counter  
Step : 1 Unpacking  
Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as  
shown on the right to watch TV programmes  
and video pictures on your TV.  
– 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.  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
View the picture  
during fast-  
forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, turn  
and hold Playback Dial to  
the right (M FF).  
During rewind, turn and  
hold Playback Dial to the  
left (m REW).  
Check that you have received the following  
items with the unit:  
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.  
: Signal flow  
• Remote commander  
• 75-Ohm coaxial cable with F-type  
connectors  
Play at high speed  
• During playback,  
quickly turn and  
Remaining time  
release Playback Dial  
to the right (M FF) or  
left (m REW). The  
tape continues to play  
at high speed.  
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY  
again.  
• R6 (Size AA) batteries  
• During playback, turn  
and hold Playback Dial  
to the right (M FF) or  
left (m REW).  
When you release  
Playback Dial, normal  
playback resumes.  

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