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3-860-804-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Player
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-XA17PS
SLV-XA37PS
SLV-XA127PS
SLV-XA137PS
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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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.
The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
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.
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 play back and
record using the following colour systems:
SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS
PA L
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
Playback
•
•
•
Recording
–
–
–
SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS
Playback
PA L
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
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.
•To play back tapes recorded with the PAL
and MESECAM colour systems, you need a
TV or colour monitor compatible with these
systems.
•
•
•
Recording
•
•
•
Introduction
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Connecting the unit
8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the unit
Basic Operations
10 Playing a tape
Additional Operations
13 Playing/searching at various
speeds
15 Adjusting the picture
16 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
18 Troubleshooting
20 Specifications
21 Index to parts and controls
back cover
Index
Getting Started
Introduction
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the unit:
• Aerial cable• Remote commander
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
Checking your model name
Getting Started
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The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-XA17PS,
XA37PS, XA127PS, and XA137PS. Check your model number by
looking at the rear panel of your unit. The SLV-XA137PS is the model
used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-XA127PS only.”
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Getting Started
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
Remote sensor
commander to operate the unit
and a Sony TV. To operate this
REC
unit, point at the remote sensor
on the unit. To operate the TV,
point at the remote sensor on
the TV.
TV/VIDEO
; (TV power)
u (on/standby)
PROG(CH) +/–
VOL +/–
To
Turn the TV to standby or active mode
Turn on the TV power
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the TV volume
Change the TV programme position
Select an input source on the TV either aerial in or line in
Notes
•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.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not mix different types of batteries.
Press
u (on/standby)
; (TV power)
VOL +/–
PROG(CH) +/–
TV/VIDEO
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Step 3
Connecting the unit
AERIAL OUT
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
to mains
: Signal flow
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the unit.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
AERIAL
OUT
IN
AERIAL
OUT
IN
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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.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV
Synchro Play function (see page 12),
this connection is necessary. (If
your TV has two or more inputs,
connect the audio/video cable to
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
For SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Getting Started
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
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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.
ON/STANDBY
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ON/STANDBY
1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit.
2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for video
playback.
Choose a channel between UHF 30 and 39 on the TV where there is
no picture and no sound or only a steady rustling sound.
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.
3 Insert a tape recorded in the colour system matching your TV into
the cassette compartment.
(SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS)
The unit starts on, and starts playing automatically.
(SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS)
The unit starts on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a
tape with its safety tab removed.
4 Press Æ PLAY on the unit.
5 Tune the TV until the video playback picture is clearly displayed on
the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.
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.
If the playback picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear
playback picture” on page 9.
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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
RF CHANNEL
screwdriver to a position where
the TV clearly displays the playback picture.
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
TV SYSTEM
distorted.
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G
K
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
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NTSC PB
COLOR SYSTEM
6 EJECT
3/#
SEARCH
P PAUSE
) FF
Æ PLAY
p STOP
0 REW
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape.
(SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS)
The unit turns on, and starts playing
automatically.
(SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS)
The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a
tape with its safety tab removed.
3 Press Æ PLAY.
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PLAY
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
REC
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Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Search forward
Search backward
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press
p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE or Æ PLAY
) FF or # SEARCH during playback
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback
) FF during stop
0 REW during stop
6 EJECT
To set the colour system
If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the unit to
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally set the
switch to AUTO.)
If your tape was recorded in
PA L
NTSC
MESECAM
Set COLOR SYSTEM to
PA L/MESECAM
NTSC
PA L/MESECAM
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV.
Basic Operations
If your TV is
PA L
NTSC 4.43
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
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Playing a tape (continued)
Notes
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– the picture is black and white,
– the picture shakes,
– no picture appears on the TV screen,
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and
– the colour density increases or decreases.
•You can play back tapes recorded in the SP mode only.
•You can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press 6 EJECT, the unit
turns on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the unit turns off again.
• When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the unit will
automatically enter the playback mode.
Turning on the unit and TV, and starting playback
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).
How to connect to use this function
Connect the unit and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has
phono type audio/video input jacks” on page 7). Be sure to connect the
audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two
inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote
commander while you are pointing it at the unit.
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Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in
place for about two seconds.
The unit and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a
tape in the unit, playback starts automatically.
Notes
• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:
-Wait a few moments, and press the button again.
- Replace both of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones, and press
the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote
commander’s signal limitations.
• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If
you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Æ PLAY
0 3 REW
)# FF
SLOW +/–
3 / #
SEARCH
7 FRAME
) FF
Æ PLAY
REC
Playback options
Fast-forward/rewind
View the picture during fastforward or rewind
Play at high speed
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start play
0 REW
Operation
During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.
During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold
0 REW down.
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH.
During playback or pause, press SLOW +/–. Press the +/–
buttons to change the speed.
During pause, press 7 FRAME to advance the picture one frame.
Hold the button down to play one frame each second.
During stop, hold 03 REW on the unit down and press
Æ PLAY on the unit.
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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)
To resume normal playback
Press Æ PLAY.
Tip
• If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using
$/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST.
Notes
• Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback
operations, especially in the slow motion mode.
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• If you press 7 FRAME during playback, playback continues at the normal speed
but the sound is muted. Press Æ PLAY to resume normal playback.
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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. The
distortion should disappear as
you press one of the two buttons.
If you cannot get a clear picture
with manual adjustment, press
TRACKING AUTO/MANU to
return to automatic adjustment.
TRACKING
AUTO/
MANU
$ /4
TRACKING
NORMAL/
SLOW
About OPC
OPC (Optimum Picture Control) automatically improves playback quality
by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape.
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
Notes
• The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just
after inserting it.
• Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on
another VCR or tapes in poor condition.
• When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back, intermittent
distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture. However, this is not a
malfunction of the unit.
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Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this unit (SLV-XA37PS/
XA137PS only)
This unit (Recorder)
LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Tip
• Use a commercially available 2-phono to 2-phono type audio/video cable. If the
other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a commercially available 3-phono to
2-phono type audio/video cable.
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colour.
• When connecting the units, do not simultaneously connect the LINE IN and LINE
OUT jacks on your unit with the other VCR. A humming noise may occur if you do
this.
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
TV
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Operation (when
P PAUSE
recording on this unit)
(SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS
only)
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.
Before you start editing
•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
REC
r REC
1 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.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) unit.
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.
3 Press r REC on this unit to set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both units at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press the p STOP buttons on both units.
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.
Safety tab
Tips
•To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause.
•To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this unit when an
unwanted scene begins. When that scene ends, press P PAUSE again to resume
recording.
Note
•You can record tapes only in SP mode.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.
Symptom
The ON/STANDBY switch
does not function.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
The VCR enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.
Power
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
Playback
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.
Recording*
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
Remedy
• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for
over an hour.
• 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 ON/STANDBY to restart the unit.
If the unit does not work after pressing ON/STANDBY
again, disconnect the mains lead from the mains. Wait
for at least 15 seconds. Then reconnect mains, and
press ON/STANDBY again. If the unit still does not
work, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the $ /4 TRACKING
NORMAL/SLOW buttons.
• Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the
position corresponding to the colour system which the
tape was recorded with.
• The video heads are dirty (see the next page). Clean
the video heads using a video head cleaning cassette.
If a 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.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
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Symptom
No tape can be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
Others
The unit needs to be cleaned.
* SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS only
Remedy
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.
• 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.
• 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.
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 & white
screen appears)
initial
terminal
Sapphire tape cleaner
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 the sapphire edge (SLV-XA127PS/XA137PS only).
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Specifications
System
RF output signal
UHF channels 30 to 39
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputs
LINE IN (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS only)
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)
Input level: 327 mVrms
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
General
Power requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
10 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 355 x 100 x 280 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 3.8 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel (SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS)
REC
Front panel (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS)
REC
1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8)
2 Tape compartment
3 Tape operation indicators
403 REW button (11, 13)
5Æ PLAY button (10)
6)# FF button (11, 13)
7r REC button (SLV-XA37PS/
XA137PS only) (17)
8p STOP button (11)
9P PAUSE button (11)
0 NTSC PB switch (11)
!`COLOR SYSTEM switch (11)
!“ REC (recording) indicator (SLV-
XA37PS/XA137PS only)
!£ Remote sensor (5)
!¢ ⁄ EJECT button (11)
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Rear panel (SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS)
Rear panel (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS)
1 Mains lead (6)
2 RF CHANNEL screw (9)
3 AERIAL OUT connector (6)
4 LINE IN AUDIO/VIDEO
jacks (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS only)
(16)
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Additional Information
5 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7)
6 AERIAL IN connector (6)
7 TV SYSTEM switch (9)
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Remote commander
16EJECT button (11)
2 TV control buttons (Only for TV) (5)
TV/VIDEO
; (TV power)
u (on/standby)
VOL +/–
PROG (CH) +/–
3 EFFECT button (This button doesn’t
work with this unit.)
4 TRACKING AUTO/MANU button
(15)
5 TV/VTR button (This button doesn’t
work with this unit.)
6r REC button (SLV-XA37PS/
XA137PS only) (17)
7 AUDIO MONITOR button (This
button doesn’t work with this unit.)
8PPAUSE button (11)
90REW button (11, 13)
0ÆPLAY button (10)
!`pSTOP button (11)
!“ TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY
button (12)
!£ u (on/standby) switch (8)
!¢ $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW
STILL ADJUST buttons (15)
! SLOW +/– buttons (13)
! ⁄ = /+ AMS buttons (These
buttons don’t work with this unit.)
!ƒ 3/# SEARCH buttons (11, 13)
!¥ 7 FRAME button (13)
!»)FF button (11, 13)
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Index
A, B
Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting
picture 15
tracking 15
Aerial hookup 6
Auto head cleaner 19
AV connection 7
C
Cleaning the video
heads 18
Colour system
compatible colour
systems 2
setting 11
Connecting
the unit and your TV 6
to a TV with audio/
video jacks 7
D
Dubbing. See Editing
E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L,
M
Editing 16
N
NTSC-recorded tapes 11
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 15
P, Q
Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting
Playback 10
at various speeds 11, 13
frame-by-frame 13
slow motion 13
R
Recording 17
Remote commander 5
RF CHANNEL screw 9
S
Safety tab 17
Searching at various
speeds 13
SP mode 12, 17
T, U , V, W, X, Y, Z
Tracking adjustment. See
Adjusting
Trinitron TV Synchro
Play 12
Tuning your TV to the
unit 8
TV system 9
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