Additional Information
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 lead, pull it out by the plug,
never by the lead.
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 four hours 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
• Check the colour systems of your unit using
the table below.
Model name
SLV-GA55MKII/
GA65MKII/
GA45AV
SLV-GA35MKII
SLV-GA59
Recording of video sources based on other
colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
• To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and
MESECAM colour systems, you need a TV or
colour monitor compatible with these systems.
• 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.
Recording
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
Playback
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
SECAM
Colour system
Specifications
System
Colour system
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58 (SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV
and GA59 only)
SECAM (SLV-GA59)
RF output signal
(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59
only)
UHF channels 30 to 39
(B/G, D/K)
Aerial out
(SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII and GA59
only)
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputs
LINE IN (SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV
and GA59 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 (SLV-GA35MKII)
12 W (SLV-GA55MKII, GA65MKII, GA45AV
and GA59 only)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 355
×
96
×
293 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) (SLV-GA35MKII, GA55MKII, GA65MKII
and GA59)
Plug adaptor (included in some models)
Audio/video cable (2-phono to 2-phono) (1) (SLV-
GA45AV only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Power
Playback
Recor
ding*
Others
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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 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 are not available in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony Service facility (a standard service charge will be
required).
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
Symptom
The
?/1
ON/STANDBY switch does
not function.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
The unit enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
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
z
REC.
Nothing happens when you
press
z
REC.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The unit needs to be cleaned.
The indicator lights on the unit are flashing.
The RESOLUTION CONTROL III
menu appears automatically.
* SLV-GA55MKII/GA65MKII/GA45AV and GA59 only
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
Remedy
• Connect the mains lead securely.
• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry
for over four hours.
• 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
?/1
ON/STANDBY
to restart the unit. If the unit does not work after
pressing
?/1
ON/STANDBY again, disconnect the
mains lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15
seconds. Then reconnect the mains, and press
?/1
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
V
/
v
TRACKING
NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST 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 below). Clean the
video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or
E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these
cleaning cassettes are 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 liquid type cleaning
cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
• If a message appears, this indicates that the Head
Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads.
Follow the on-screen message.
• 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.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
• 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.
• Check that a tape is not 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.
• The demonstration mode has been turned on. Cancel
the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT.
Sony Corporation
Demonstration mode
The demonstration mode will
activate when you press STD PICT
and the
V
RESOLUTION CONTROL
button on the unit at the same time.
When demonstration mode starts
during playback, RESOLUTION
CONTROL III menu appears and the
level of picture adjustment changes
automatically.
When demonstration mode starts during
power off and Synchronised Recording
off, the indicator lights on the unit flash.
To cancel the demonstration mode
Press STD PICT.
initial
contamination
terminal
