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
