Check that you have received the following
items with the unit:
• Remote commander
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
• 75-Ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
3-090-245-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette Player
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-GA59ME/SG
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Getting Started
Step : 1 Unpacking
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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
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
• Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a book or similar unit.
• 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 programs, 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 program
owner.
Compatible colour/TV systems
Color system
Recording
Playback
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
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.
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.
Step 3 : Hookups
Connect the unit to your TV using the
audio/video cable as shown below to watch
video pictures on your TV.
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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.
TV
This unit
Using the remote commander
To operate the unit, point at the remote
sensor on Remote sensor on the unit.
Remote sensor
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 together with an old
one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
Step 4 : Setting up the unit
Before using the unit for the first time, set
up the unit.
1
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Turn on your TV and the unit.
Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial
RF channel for this unit). Refer to your
TV manual for TV tuning instructions.
2
If the picture does not appear clearly on
the TV, press MENU, then press
v/V/
b/B
to highlight INSTALLATION and
press OK. Then press
v/V
to highlight
VCR OUTPUT CH and press
B
. Select
the RF channel by pressing the
b/B
buttons. Then, tune the TV to the
new RF channel so that a clear picture
appears.
3
Press MENU, then press
v/V/b/B
to
highlight LANGUAGE SET and press
OK. Press
b/B
to highlight the desired
language, ENGLISH or ARABIC, then
press OK.
Connecting the aerial
Aerial cable
(supplied)
AERIAL OUT
to mains
AERIAL IN
: Signal flow
Using Playback Dial on the VCR
With Playback Dial, you can operate the
following playback options.
To
Do this
Resume play after
pause
Fast-forward the
tape
Rewind the tape
View the picture
during fast-
forward or rewind
Play at high speed
Press
H
PLAY.
Quickly turn and release
Playback Dial to the right
(
M
FF) during stop.
Quickly turn and release
Playback Dial to the left
(
m
REW) during stop.
During fast-forward, turn
and hold Playback Dial to
the right (
M
FF).
During rewind, turn and
hold Playback Dial to the
left (
m
REW).
• During playback,
quickly turn and
release Playback Dial
to the right (
M
FF) or
left (
m
REW). The
tape continues to play
at high speed.
• During playback, turn
and hold Playback Dial
to the right (
M
FF) or
left (
m
REW).
When you release
Playback Dial, normal
playback resumes.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TR/–
buttons on the VCR if:
- Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
- Bands appear at the top or bottom while
pausing.
- The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press
both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may
be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark does not appear on
the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
• The picture may show noise when playing at
high speed in reverse.
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may
damage Playback Dial.
Playback Dial
Remaining time
To set the colour system
If the playback picture has no colour, or
streaks appear during playback, set
COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET
menu to conform to the system that the tape
was recored in (see “Changing menu
options”). (Normally set the option to
AUTO.)
To view the tape status on the screen
Press DISPLAY. The following information
appears on the TV screen.
Time counter
Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various
speeds and pause.
• You can eject a tape even when the power is
off. When you press
Z
EJECT, the unit turns
on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the
unit turns off again.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a
tape is inserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a
portion with no recording.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and
NTSC systems, the time counter reading will
not be correct. This is due to the difference
between the counting cycles of the two color
systems.
• If antenna hookup is used, the following will
occur while playing a PAL or MESECAM-
recorded tape:
– the picture is black and white.
– the sound is distorted (noisy sound).
• Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated
completely in the various playback operations.
• On screen symbols may shake while playing or
searching at various speeds.
Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
2
Insert a tape.
The unit turns on, and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
3
Press
H
PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will
rewind automatically.
Playback options
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after
pause
Fast-forward the
tape
Rewind the tape
View the picture
during fast-
forward or rewind
Play at high speed
Eject the tape
Resume normal
playback
Press
x
STOP.
Press
X
PAUSE.
Press
X
PAUSE or
H
PLAY.
Press
M
FF during stop.
Press
m
REW during
stop.
During fast-forward, hold
M
FF down.
During rewind, hold
m
REW down.
• During playback,
briefly press
M
FF or
m
REW.
• During playback, hold
down
M
FF or
m
REW. When you
release the button,
normal playback
resumes.
Press
A
EJECT on the
unit.
Press
H
PLAY.
m
REW
z
REC
M
FF
A
EJECT
H
PLAY
X
PAUSE
x
STOP
DISPLAY
X
PAUSE
H
PLAY
M
FF
x
STOP
m
REW
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY
again.
