Sony SLV-XA17SG, SLV-XA37SG, SLV-XA17ME, SLV-XA37ME User Manual

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Video Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-XA17ME/SG SLV-XA37ME/SG

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-XA17ME/SG

PAL MESECAM NTSC 4.43

Playback

•

Recording

– –

–

SLV-XA37ME/SG

Playback

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.

•

Recording

•

Introduction

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 24 Index

Getting Started

Introduction

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• Plug adaptor (SLV-XA17ME/XA37ME only)

Checking your model name

Getting Started

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-XA17ME, XA17SG, XA37ME, and XA37SG. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your unit. The SLV-XA37ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-XA17ME only.”

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

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 +/–

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.

Use the supplied plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the mains (SLV-XA17ME/XA37ME only).

AERIAL

OUT

AERIAL

OUT

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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-XA17ME/SG

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-XA37ME/SG

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

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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

REC

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-XA17ME/SG)

The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically. (SLV-XA37ME/SG)

The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

4 Press · 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.

Getting Started

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