3-859-241-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Player
Operating Instructions
SLV-XA125TK
SLV-XF245TK
©1996 by Sony Corporation
SLV-XF245TK/XA125TK 3-859-241-11 (1)
PAL NTSC 4.43
PAL NTSC
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.
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.
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-XA125TK
PA L
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
Playback
•
•
•
Recording
–
–
–
SLV-XF245TK
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.
Playback
PA L
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
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.
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•
•
•
Recording
•
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•
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SLV-XF245TK/XA125TK 3-859-241-11 (1)
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
14 Playing/searching at various
speeds
16 Adjusting the picture
17 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
19 Troubleshooting
21 Specifications
22 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:
• Remote commander
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono)
(SLV-XF245 TK only)
• Mains lead
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-XF245TK
and XA125TK. Check your model number by looking at the rear
panel of your unit. The SLV-XF245TK is the model used for
illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “SLV-XA125TK only.”
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SLV-XF245TK/XA125TK 3-859-241-11 (1)
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
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
;
u
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 of the TV either from aerial in or from 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
;
VOL +/–
PROG(CH) +/–
TV/VIDEO
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Step 3
AERIAL
OUT
IN
Connecting the unit
AERIAL OUT
AC IN AERIAL IN
to mains
: Signal flow
Aerial cable
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 AC IN of the unit to the mains
using the supplied mains lead.
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.
For SLV-XA125TK
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-XF245TK
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable
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TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
To a stereo system (SLV-XF245TK
only)
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as
shown on the right.
This unit Stereo system
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
LINE OUT
AUX IN
Audio cable (not supplied)
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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.
u (on/standby)
1 Press u (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.
The unit 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.
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