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SLV-GA35MKII (E)   3-063-086-11 (1)

Checking your model
name

The instructions in this manual are for
the 5 models: SLV-GA35MKII,
GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV and
GA59. Check your model number by
looking at the rear panel of your unit.
The SLV-GA55MKII is the model used
for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
“SLV-GA35MKII only.”

3-063-086-11 (1)

Video Cassette Player

Operating Instructions

SLV-GA35MKII

SLV-GA55MKII/GA65MKII/GA45AV

SLV-GA59

© 2000 Sony Corporation

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

•  Aerial cable (SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,

GA65MKII and GA59 only)

• Plug adaptor (included in some models)

• Audio/video cable (2-phono to 2-phono)

(SLV-GA45AV 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.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push
in and down until the positive (+) end
clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

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. Buttons in the shaded
area of the remote commander can be used
to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not
have the 

g

 symbol near the remote sensor,

this remote commander will not operate the
TV.

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 use different types of batteries.

Remote sensor

a

 (TV power)

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

This unit

TV

to mains

: Signal flow

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

AERIAL IN

e.g. SLV-GA55MKII

?/1

 ON/STANDBY

H

 PLAY

Audio/video cable (supplied)

?/1

(on/standby)

TV/VIDEO

PROG (CH) +/–

VOL +/–

Press

?/1

 (on/standby)

a

 (TV power)

VOL +/–

PROG (CH) +/–

TV/VIDEO

Step 3

Connecting the unit

(For SLV-GA45AV only)

Connect the unit to your TV using the
audio/video cable (supplied) as shown
below to watch video pictures on your TV.

(For SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII and GA59)

Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as
shown on the right to watch TV
programmes and video pictures on your TV.
In addition, if your TV has audio/video
(A/V) input jacks, we recommend you
connect the unit to your TV using an
audio/video cable (not supplied) to get a
better picture and sound.

Connecting the aerial

* A plug adaptor is included with some models.

Use the plug adaptor to connect the mains lead
to the mains, if necessary.

Additional connections

To a TV that has audio/video input jacks

(For SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII and GA59)

This additional connection improves picture
and sound quality. Connect the TV as
shown below.

If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro
Play function, this connection is necessary.
(If your TV has two or more inputs, connect
the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1
jacks.)

1

Press 

?/1

 ON/STANDBY to turn on

the unit.

2

Turn on your TV and select a
programme position for the video
picture.
This channel will now be referred to as
the video channel.

Some TV has the programme position,
such as 0, that is reserved for a VCR. In
this case, select that programme
position for the video picture. Refer to
the instruction manual of your TV for
details.

Step 4

Tuning your TV to
the unit

(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII,
GA65MKII and GA59 only)

If you have connected your unit to the TV
using the audio/video cable, skip this step.

3

Tune the TV until the video picture
below 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.

To obtain a clear playback picture

If the video picture does not appear clearly
in step 3 above, turn the RF CHANNEL
screw on the rear panel of the unit with a
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 distorted.

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

This unit

TV

RF CHANNEL

PAL NTSC

PAL NTSC 4.43

PAL SECAM NTSC

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN

LINE OUT

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

ON/STANDBY

TV SYSTEM

K

G

SONY

VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER

Summary of Contents for SLV-GA45AV

Page 1: ...p 3 Connecting the unit For SLV GA45AV only Connect the unit to your TV using the audio video cable supplied as shown below to watch video pictures on your TV For SLV GA35MKII GA55MKII GA65MKII and GA59 Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as shown on the right to watch TV programmes and video pictures on your TV In addition if your TV has audio video A V input jacks we recommend you connect the...

Page 2: ...e 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 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape SLV GA35MKII The un...

Page 3: ... GA65MKII GA45AV and GA59 only The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from connected equipment such as a satellite tuner a cable TV decoder or a TV that has a timer function Once you set the timer on the other equipment the unit will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer Connections necessary to use this function Connect the other equipment to the LINE IN jack...

Page 4: ...cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing dust or mold from a tape with its sapphire edge Head Condition Sensor The Head Condition Sensor checks the conditions of video heads If the heads are dirty a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette Be sure to use the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLW or E 25CLDR video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes...

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