Sony SLV-XA17ME User's Manual
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1. ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 Tape compartment Tape operation indicators lt lt REW button 11 13 gt PLAY button 10 gt gt amp FF button 11 13 REC button SLV XA37ME SG only 17 E STOP button 11 9 HI PAUSE button 11 HO NTSC PB switch 11 11 COLOR SYSTEM switch 11 E REC recording indicator SLV XA37ME SG only TAPE SPEED switch SLV XA37ME SG only 17 Eo El Remote sensor 5 15 amp EJECT button 11 continued Additional Information 21 Index to parts and controls continued Rear panel SLV XA17ME SG Mains lead 6 o LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 7 2 RF CHANNEL screw 9 6 AERIAL IN connector 6 3 AERIAL OUT connector 6 7 TV SYSTEM switch 9 4 LINE IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks SLV XA37ME SG only 16 22 Additional Information Remote commander 1 amp EJECT button 11 2 TV control buttons Only for TV 5 TV VIDEO TV power on standby VOL PROG CH EFFECT button This button doesn t work with this unit o gt ES TRA2. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording unit Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE 4 Press REC on this unit to set it to recording pause 5 To start editing press the I PAUSE buttons on both units at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both units To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape CED Te Q Safety tab S Tips e To edit more precisely press the Il PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press I PAUSE on this unit when an unwanted scene begins When that scene ends press If PAUSE again to resume recording Additional Operations 17 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy Power The ON STANDBY switch does not function Connect the mains lead securely The power is turned on but the unit does not operate Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for over an hour The unit enters standby mode or turns off automatically The auto safety system is triggered to protect your tape and the unit s mechanism when there is something wrong with the tape or wh
3. 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 To obtain a clear playback picture If the playback picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above turn the RF CHANNEL screw on the rear panel of the unit with a RF CHANNEL 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 papes Bun TV SYSTEM lah Getting Started 9 10 Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT a e SEARCH H PAUSE gt gt FF gt PLAY E STOP lt lt REW NTSC PB COLOR SYSTEM 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape 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 3 Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rew
4. systems Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the unit papes bun ED 0o U A 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 Introduction 3 4 Getting Started ae ne Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit e Remote commander e R6 Size AA batteries E e Aerial cable ERY CZ ZA A g e Plug adaptor SLV XA17ME XA37ME only Checking your model name 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 Getting Started kl 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 papes Bun Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate the unit and a Sony TV To operate this unit p
5. various speeds 13 SP mode 12 17 T U V W X Y Z Tracking adjustment See Adjusting Trinitron TV Synchro Play 12 Tuning your TV to the unit 8 TV system 9
6. 3 860 804 23 1 SONY Video Cassette Player Operating Instructions VHS SLV XA 17M E SG SLV XA 37M E SG 1997 by Sony Corporation 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 e 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 e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e 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 e 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 e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e 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 e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated
7. CKING AUTO MANU button 15 TV VTR button This button doesn t work with this unit REC button SLV XA37ME SG only 17 ol lo DI AUDIO MONITOR button This button doesn t work with this unit Il PAUSE button 11 lt 4 REW button 11 13 gt PLAY button 10 E STOP button 11 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 12 on standby switch 8 V A TRACKING NORMAL SLOW STILL ADJUST buttons 15 lS El fel ke lS fel SLOW buttons 13 kea gt Pi AMS buttons These buttons don t work with this unit la lal SEARCH buttons 11 13 I gt FRAME button 13 is fl Al J gt gt FF button 11 13 Additional Information 23 24 Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 15 tracking 15 Aerial hookup 6 Auto head cleaner 17 AV connection 7 C Cleaning the video heads 18 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 11 Connecting the unit and your TV 6 to a TV with audio videojacks 7 D Dubbing See Editing E F G H I J K Editing 16 EP mode 12 17 L M LP mode 12 17 N NTSC recorded tapes 11 Additional Information 0 OPC Optimum Picture Control 15 P Q Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 10 at various speeds 11 13 frame by frame 13 R Recording 17 Remote commander 5 RF CHANNEL screw 9 S Safety tab 17 Searching at
8. Y to resume normal playback e Inthe LP mode you may see static or there may be no colour 14 Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the unit automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition If so manually adjust the tracking Press V A TRACKING NORMAL SLOW to obtain the best possible picture The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment press TRACKING AUTO MANU to return to automatic adjustment TRACKING AUTO MANU V A TRACKING NORMAL SLOW About OPC OPC Optimum Picture Control automatically improves playback quality by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC Notes e The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just after inserting it e Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on another VCR or tapes in poor condition e When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back intermittent distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture However this is not a malfunction of the unit Additional Operations 15 Editing with another VCR How to connec
9. contamination by removing dust or mold from a tape with the sapphire edge Additional Information 19 20 Specifications System RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE IN SLV XA37ME SG 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 10W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 355 x 100 x 280 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 8 kg Additional Information Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Plug adaptor SLV XA37ME SLV XA17ME only 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses _ for details Front panel SLV XA17ME SG bk N oy B joo N
10. en the mechanism is overloaded Press ON STANDBY to restart the unit If the unit does not work after pressing ON STANDBY again disconnect the mains lead from the mains Wait for at least 15 seconds Then reconnect mains and press ON STANDBY again If the unit still does not work please consult your nearest Sony service facility Playback The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the V A TRACKING NORMAL SLOW 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 the next page Clean the video heads using a video head cleaning cassette If a cleaning cassette is 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 wet type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls vertically during picture search Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound The tape is defective Use a new tape Recording The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The saf
11. ety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press REC Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Additional Information Symptom Remedy No tape can be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at not function the remote sensor on the unit Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Others e The unit needs to be cleaned e 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 SLV XA37ME SG 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 e Normal picture e Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal 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
12. ina horizontal position only e 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 Introduction 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 e This unit is designed to play back and record using the following colour systems SLV XA17ME SG Playback Recording PAL MESECAM e NTSC 4 43 SLV XA37ME SG Playback Recording PAL bd MESECAM e e NTSC 4 43 e Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed e Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back on this unit using a TV or acolour monitor for the PAL colour system e To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and MESECAM colour systems you need a TV or colour monitor compatible with these
13. ind automatically Basic Operations Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play If PAUSE Resume play after pause Ill PAUSE or gt PLAY Search forward gt gt FF or amp SEARCH during playback Search backward lt 4 REW or amp SEARCH during playback Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback set COLOR SYSTEM on the unit to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in Normally set the switch to AUTO i If your tape was recorded in Set COLOR SYSTEM to a PAL PAL MESECAM NTSC NTSC i MESECAM PAL MESECAM s To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV If your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL ON PALTV NTSC 4 43 NTSC 4 43 continued Basic Operations 11 12 Playing a tape continued Tip e You can play back tapes recorded in the SP LP and EP mode Notes e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape the picture is black and white the picture shakes no picture appears on the TV screen black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen and the colour density increases or decreases e You can eject a tape even when the power is off When you press amp EJECT the unit turns on automatically After ejecting the tape the
14. nput 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 CG LINE OUT papers Bun Audio video cable not supplied For SLV XA37M E SG This unit AUDIO VIDEO OO une In C Q LINE OUT Audio video cable not supplied Getting Started 7 8 ST 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 1 ON STANDBY Press ON STANDBY to turn on the unit 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 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 Press gt PLAY on the unit Tune the TV until the video playback picture is clearly displayed on the TV screen
15. oint at the remote sensor on the unit To operate the TV point at the remote sensor on Remote sensor the TV TV VIDEO O TV power on standby PROG CH VOL To Press Turn the TV to standby or active mode on standby Turn on the TV power O TV power Increase or decrease the TV volume VOL Change the TV programme position PROG CH Select an input source on the TV either aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not mix different types of batteries Getting Started 5 ses Connecting the unit AERIAL OUT l Ell ym a 00 oo AERIAL IN to mains eon N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV a and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear out panel of the unit AERIAL 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and out the aerial input of your TV using the Ge 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 6 Getting Started Additional connections To a TV that has phono type audio video i
16. t to record on this unit SLV XA37ME SG only This unit Recorder Other VCR Player uNEoUT 000 Audio video cable not supplied CX Signal flow Tip e Use a commercially available 2 phono to 2 phono type audio video cable If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks use a commercially available 3 phono to 2 phono type audio video cable Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colour e When connecting the units do not simultaneously connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks on your unit with the other VCR A humming noise may occur if you do this 16 Additional Operations Operation when Il PAUSE recording on this unit SLV XA37ME SG only You can make a copy of a tape using this unit for recording or playback The unit cannot record TV programmes directly since it TAPE SPEED REC does not have a TV tuner Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL colour system and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system LP provides a recording time twice as long as SP EP provides a recording time three times as long as SP However SP produces better picture quality 2 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause
17. tuner Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds SLOW 9 5 SEARCH I gt FRAME gt gt FF gt PLAY Playback options lt lt REW Operation Fast forward rewind During stop press B FF or lt lt REW View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold gt gt FF down During rewind hold lt lt REW down Play at high speed During playback or pause press amp SEARCH or amp SEARCH Play in slow motion During playback or pause press SLOW Press the buttons to change the speed Play frame by frame During pause press llI FRAME to advance the picture one frame Hold the button down to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop hold lt lt REW on the unit down and press gt PLAY on the unit continued Additional Operations 13 Playing searching at various speeds continued To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Tip e If the picture shakes while in the still mode adjust the picture using V A TRACKING NORMAL SLOW STILL ADJUST Notes e Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations especially in the slow motion mode e The sound is muted during these operations e If you press IIB FRAME during playback playback continues at the normal speed but the sound is muted Press E gt PLA
18. unit turns off again e When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes the unit will automatically enter the playback mode Turning on the unit and TV and starting playback automatically Trinitron TV Synchro Play You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony Trinitron TV How to connect to use this function Connect the unit and TV with the audio video cable see To a TV that has phono type audio video input jacks on page 7 Be sure to connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the unit Operation Make sure that the TV s power is in standby mode Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds The unit and TV turn on and the TV is set to the video channel If there is a tape in the unit playback starts automatically Notes e If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly Wait a few moments and press the button again Replace both of the batteries in the 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 e 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
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