Sony SLV-XA17PS, SLV-XA37PS, SLV-XA127PS, SLV-XA137PS User Manual

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Video Cassette

Player

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-XA17PS

SLV-XA37PS

SLV-XA127PS

SLV-XA137PS

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

	Playback	Recording
PAL	•	–

MESECAM	•	–

NTSC 4.43	•	–

SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS

	Playback	Recording

PAL	•	•

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.

2 Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

6Step 3: Connecting the unit

8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the unit

Basic Operations

10 Playing a tape

Additional Operations

13Playing/searching at various speeds

15Adjusting the picture

16Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

18 Troubleshooting

20Specifications

21Index to parts and controls back cover

Index

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Introduction 3

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the unit:

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

Checking your model name

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.”

4 Getting Started

Sony SLV-XA17PS, SLV-XA37PS, SLV-XA127PS, SLV-XA137PS User Manual

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.

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Using the remote commander

Remote sensor

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.

	TV/VIDEO
	; (TV power)
	u (on/standby)
	PROG(CH) +/–
	VOL +/–
To	Press
Turn the TV to standby or active mode	u (on/standby)
Turn on the TV power	; (TV power)
Increase (+) or decrease (–) the TV volume	VOL +/–
Change the TV programme position	PROG(CH) +/–
Select an input source on the TV either aerial in or line in	TV/VIDEO

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.

Getting Started 5

Step 3

Connecting the unit

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL IN

to mains

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV

and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear	AERIAL
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear	OUT
panel of the unit.
	IN
Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and	AERIAL
Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and	OUT
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.	IN
supplied aerial cable.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

6 Getting Started

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

VIDEO