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Additional Operations
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Safety tab
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.
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover
the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the
• To edit more precisely, press the
X PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
X PAUSE on this unit when an
unwanted scene begins. When that scene ends, press
X PAUSE again to resume
recording.
Editing with another VCR (continued)
Additional Operations
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Synchronized recording
The Synchronized 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 program synchronized with the timer.
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 program synchronized with the timer.
Connections necessary to use this function
Connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of this unit.
Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 switch
When you connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks, set the
CONNECT LINE-1 switch on the rear of the unit following the table below
to allow better signal transmission to your TV.
CONNECT LINE-1 switch on the rear of the unit following the table below
to allow better signal transmission to your TV.
If the unit is connected to
Set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch to
TV
TV
Satellite, cable TV decoder, etc.
OTHERS
This unit (Recorder)
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
TV, Satellite tuner, etc.
LINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
: Signal flow
continued
CONNECT
LINE-1
TV
OTHERS
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How to make a Synchronized recording
1
Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the program you want to
record, then turn the equipment off.
record, then turn the equipment off.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
than the total recording time.
3
Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
4
Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the unit stands by for
recording.
recording.
The unit automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives audio/
video signals from the connected equipment.
video signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronized recording
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.
To stop recording
Press
x STOP while recording.
The unit automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the other equipment stops transmitting the audio/video signals.
when the other equipment stops transmitting the audio/video signals.
Notes
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain amount of time if
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain amount of time if
you do not operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronized
Recording also stops automatically.
Recording also stops automatically.
• The Synchronized Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for information about its timer function.
equipment for information about its timer function.
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronized Recording feature does not work because the unit will not be
able to know when to start recording.
able to know when to start recording.
SYNCHRO REC
Synchronized recording (continued)
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Additional Information
Additional Information
General setup
information
information
Attaching an external antenna connector
300-ohm to 75-ohm matching transformer
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the
unit.
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the
unit.
1
Loosen the screws on the
antenna connector.
antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the
screws on the antenna
connector.
screws on the antenna
connector.
3
Retighten the screw.
75-ohm to 300-ohm matching transformer
When using a TV with the 300-ohm VHF
terminal, use this type antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable
to the TV.
terminal, use this type antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable
to the TV.
1
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial
cable to the antenna connector.
cable to the antenna connector.
2
Attach the 300-ohm Y type
terminal to the TV.
terminal to the TV.
Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a
300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to
the unit.
300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to
the unit.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the
screws on the mixer.
screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial
cable to the mixer.
cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
connector (not
supplied)
Antenna connector
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to the 300-ohm VHF terminal
on the TV
on the TV
75-ohm coaxial
cable
cable
75-ohm coaxial
cable
cable
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
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Additional Information
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Playback
Symptom
The
?/1 POWER switch
does not function.
The power is turned on but the
unit does not operate.
unit does not operate.
The unit enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.
or turns off automatically.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please
consult your nearest Sony service facility.
consult your nearest Sony service facility.
Power
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
off, unplug the power cord and leave the unit to dry
for over four hours.
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
wrong with the tape or when the mechanism is
overloaded. Press
?/1 POWER to restart the unit. If
the unit does not work after pressing
?/1 POWER
again, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Wait for at least 15 seconds. Then reconnect the power
cord, and press
Wait for at least 15 seconds. Then reconnect the power
cord, and press
?/1 POWER again. If the unit still
does not work, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
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.
• The video heads are dirty (see next page). Clean the
video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or T-
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.
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. For details about the
Head Condition Sensor, see page 26.
Follow the on-screen message. For details about the
Head Condition Sensor, see page 26.
• 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
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
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Additional Information
Recor
ding
Others
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
Symptom
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press
press
r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press
press
r REC.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
not function.
The unit needs to be cleaned.
The indicator lights on the unit
are flashing.
The RESOLUTION CONTROL III
menu appears automatically.
are flashing.
The RESOLUTION CONTROL III
menu appears automatically.
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.
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
• 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 of 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.
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.
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Additional Information
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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.
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 condition of the 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 T-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these
cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the head cleaned at your nearest
Sony Service (a standard service charge will be required).
dirty, a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette. Be sure to
use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or T-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these
cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the head cleaned at your nearest
Sony Service (a standard service charge will be required).
Troubleshooting (continued)
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Additional Information
System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth two heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s
EP: 11.11 mm/s
EP: 11.11 mm/s
Maximum recording/playback time
9 hrs. in EP mode (with T-180 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 4 min. 30 sec. (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
RF output channel
VHF channel 3 or 4
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE 1 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE 1 OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Specifications
General
Power requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
12 W
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)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
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Additional Information
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1
?/1 POWER switch/indicator
2
Tape operation indicator
3
HiFi/L/R indicators (12)
4
x STOP button (11)
5
Tape compartment
6
X PAUSE button (11)
7
VIDEO indicator (9)
8
A EJECT button (11)
9
v/V/b/B Resolution Control
buttons (16)
buttons (16)
q;
STD PICT (standard picture) button
(16)
(16)
qa
TAPE SPEED switch (19)
qs
Remote sensor (5)
qd
z REC (record) button (19)
qf
# M FF (fast-forward) button (11,
14)
14)
qg
H PLAY button (10)
qh
m3 REW (rewind) button (11, 14)
qj
SYNCHRO REC (record) button (22)
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Additional Information
Rear panel
1
AC power cord
2
RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch
(9)
(9)
3
VHF/UHF IN connector (8)
4
LINE 1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (18)
jacks (18)
5
CONNECT LINE-1 switch (21)
6
LINE 1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (7)
jacks (7)
7
VHF/UHF OUT connector (8)
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Additional Information
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Remote commander
1
Z EJECT button (11)
2
TV control buttons (Only for TV) (5)
TV/VIDEO
a (TV power)
?/1 (on/standby)
VOL (volume) +/–
PROG (CH) +/–
TV/VIDEO
a (TV power)
?/1 (on/standby)
VOL (volume) +/–
PROG (CH) +/–
3
TV/VIDEO button (9)
4
DISPLAY button (11, 19)
5
TRACKING buttons
AUTO/MANU (17)
AUTO/MANU (17)
V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL
ADJUST (17)
ADJUST (17)
6
z REC (record) button (19)
7
AUDIO MONITOR button (12)
8
X PAUSE button (11)
9
m REW (rewind) button (11, 14)
q;
H PLAY button (10)
qa
x STOP button (11)
qs
TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY
button (13)
button (13)
qd
?/1 (POWER) switch
qf
M/m/</, Resolution Control
buttons (16)
buttons (16)
qg
STANDARD PICTURE button (16)
qh
3/# SEARCH buttons (14)
qj
y SLOW button (14)
qk
M FF (fast-forward) button (11, 14)
Index to parts and controls (continued)
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Note:
Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
SLV-GA35/GA36/GA45/GA55/GA59/GA65/GF85/GF86/SA34
2-1. UPPER CASE REMOVAL
2-3. REAR PANEL REMOVAL
2-2. FRONT PANEL SECTION REMOVAL
2-4. MECHANISM DECK REMOVAL
1
Two U/C screws
2
Two U/C screws
3
Upper case
4
Two U/C insulators
2
Two claws
3
Claw
5
Claw
1
Flat cable
(CN401)
(CN401)
4
Two claws
6
Front panel section
3
Screw
(BVTP3
(BVTP3
×
12)
7
Rear panel
6
Two claws
4
Two claws
5
Three claws
1
Harness
2
Power cord
6
Screw
(BVTP3
(BVTP3
×
12)
5
Screw
(BVTP3
(BVTP3
×
12)
8
Screw
(BVTP3
(BVTP3
×
12)
7
Earth lug
4
Flexible
board
(CN201)
board
(CN201)
9
Mechanism deck
2
Connector
(ACE head)
(ACE head)
3
Connector
(FE head)
(FE head)
1
Flat cable
Note: When mounting the mechanism deck,
first align
f
mark on the rotary switch.
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