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3 Extend the telescopic aerial fully
( 1 2 3 4 5 ) .
If you have connected an external
aerial, skip this step.
4 Press AUTO PRESET.
2 Press PROG. +/– to select a channel.
If you press PROG. +/–, the unit
starts to search for a receivable
channel. When the unit finds a
receivable channel, it stops searching
automatically.
Features
• The TGV-7E TV tuner unit is for a
camcorder having the LCD screen and
intelligent accessory shoe.
The unit starts to search for receivable
channels. After about two minutes,
the preset channels will appear on
the LCD screen and the lowest-
numbered programme is tuned in.
Once you preset the channels, you do
not need to repeat this procedure
each time you use this tuner unit.
• The power to the tuner unit is supplied
from the camcorder.
• The tuner unit is turned on or off
simultaneously with the camcorder.
• You can enjoy watching and recording TV
programmmes by camcorder using this
unit. (The sound is monaural.)
TV TUNER UNIT
To cancel the seek m ode
Press SEEK to turn off “SEEK”.
This mark indicates that this product
is a genuine accessory for Sony video
products. When purchasing Sony
video products, Sony recommends
that you purchase accessories with
this “GENUINE VIDEO
N ote
O perating Instructions
Once you set the POWER switch on the camcorder
to OFF, the seek mode will be canceled
automatically.
M anual de instrucciones
(en el reverso)
ACCESSORIES” mark.
TV system *
Precautions
O peration
Country**
TVSYSTEM
switch
Connecting external
aerial (See Fig.D )
If you cannot obtain satisfactory reception
with the telescopic aerial, connect an external
aerial with the supplied connecting cable.
When you record TV programmes,
connecting the external aerial is
• Do not carry the camcorder by the tuner
unit.
• Keep the intelligent accessory shoe contact
clean. Avoid touching the contact.
• Put the tuner unit in the supplied carrying
case when it is not attached to the
camcorder.
• Prevent metal objects such as a key holder
from touching the intelligent accessory
shoe contact.
• Hold the tuner unit while adjusting the
aerial.
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium,
Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, Denmark,
Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy,
Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macedonia,
Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan,
TGV-7E
B/G
Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in Japan
Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey,
United Arab Emirates, Yugoslavia
recommended.
Hong Kong, United-Kingdom, South Africa
China, Czecho
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D/K
A
z Additional inform ation
*
This tuner unit is designed to receive TV programmes
based on PAL colour systems.
** These are common name.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, especially into the contact,
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock
to the unit.
• Do not wrap up the unit and operate it
because heat may build up internally.
• Avoid using and storing the unit in
locations:
They may be different from formal country names.
Troubleshooting
z O perating the unit
If you run into any problem using the unit,
first check the power supply source, then use
the following table for troubleshooting. Also
see the operation manual of the camcorder.
Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the
power source and contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
When you send this unit for repair, send
your camcorder together.
W atching TV
program m es
(See Fig.C )
1 Set the POWER switch on the
camcorder to VTR.
- susceptible to vibration
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- exposed to strong magnetic fields
- near TV or radio transmitters where
strong radio waves are generated
- on the sand
Sym ptom
Corrective actions
channel.
TV picture does not Set the POWER switch on
appear on the LCD. the camcorder to VTR.
If you cannot find a channel you
want to watch, see “Scanning
B
The picture is not
clear.
• Adjust the telescopic
aerial for the best
Power sources
3 cAhdajnunsetltsh”e. telescopic aerial for the
If the battery becomes low, the unit may not
operate. Use the AC power adaptor for an
important occasion.
TVSYSTEM
reception or connect
an external aerial.
• If you are near a television
tower, set the BOOSTER
switch to OFF.
best reception.
If you have connected an external
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Care
AUTOPRESET
SEEK
Clean the unit body with a dry, soft cloth, or
a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent, as this may damage the finish.
Reflection from nearby
mountains or buildings
often causes this problem.
Adjust the telescopic aerial
for the best reception.
Double images or
“ghosts” appear.
EXTANT
camcorder.
To im prove the picture
If the picture is not clear, set the BOOSTER
switch to OFF. Normally set it to ON.
POW ER lam p
Noises from a hair drier,
automobile or motorbike
can be the cause. Keep the
unit away from such noises.
Dots or spot
patterns appear on
the picture.
z G etting Started
To display the channel
Press DISPLAY.
Attaching the tuner
unit (See Fig. A)
First pause to record or stop
recording, and then change
the channel.
The channel cannot
be changed during
recording.
Note on channel display
The actual channel numbers of TV stations may
differ from the channel numbers displayed on the
LCD.
You cannot display the
channel during recording.
The DISPLAY
button does not
operate.
1 Loosen the shoe screw of the tuner
unit.
2 While pressing down, insert the shoe
contact into the intelligent accessory
shoe.
ﾓLast channelﾒ m em ory function
The unit always turns on to the channel you
previously selected.
C
Connect the camcorder
firmly.
The unit does not
operate.
PROG.+/ﾐ
3 Tighten the shoe screw.
4 Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to VIDEO jack
(yellow), and connect the black plug
to AUDIO jack.
SEEK
Recording TV
program m es
Specifications
Channel coverage
(See Fig.B)
DISPLAY
1 Set the POWER switch on the
If there are two AUDIO jacks on the
camcorder, connect the black plug to
the white jack.
VHF E2 – E12 channels
2 cParmescsoPrRdeOrGto. +V/T–Rt.o select the
channel.
(Australia channel 0 – 11)
(South Africa channel 4 – 13)
(China channel 1 – 12)
BOOSTER
ON/OFF
UHF E21 – E69 channels
(China channel 13 - 57)
75-ohm minijack for VHF/UHF
Rem oving the tuner unit
1 Disconnect the A/V connecting cable.
2 Loosen the shoe screw, and while
pressing down, pull out the shoe
contact from the intelligent accessory
shoe.
3 Insert a cassette and press REC on the
Aerial input
camcorder.
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V
Power consumption
1.4 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32°F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to 60 °C (–4°F to 140°F)
The camcorder starts recording.
D
Scanning channels
(See Fig.C )
Dimensions
Approx. 130 × 55 × 70 mm (w/h/
d) (51/8 × 21/4 × 27/8 inches)
Approx. 190 g (6.7 oz)
VHF aerial
UHF aerial
EXTANT
Presetting channels
(See Fig. B)
For example, when you cannot find the
channel number of the TV programme you
want to watch, you can search for the
channel as follows.
Mass
M ixer
Supplied accessory
Connecting cable (1)
Carrying case (1)
1 Set the TV SYSTEM switch to select
your local TV system.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
1 Press SEEK so that “SEEK” appears.
Find the TV system position in the
“TV system” chart.
Connecting cable (supplied)
2 Set the POWER switch on the
TV
camcorder to VTR.
SEEK12
The power lamp on the tuner unit
lights up. “PUSH AUTO PRESET”
appears in the LCD of the camcorder.
VHF/UHF
Signal splitter
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