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3-860-804-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Player
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-XA17PS
SLV-XA37PS
SLV-XA127PS
SLV-XA137PS
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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Caution WARNING Television programmes, films, video tapes, and To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose other materials may be copyrighted. the unit to rain or moisture. Unauthorized recording of such material may To avoid electrical shock, do not open the be contrary to the provisions of the copyright cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable only. television transmission may require authorization from the cable television The mains lead
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 6 Step 3: Connecting the unit 8 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 back cover Index Introduction 3
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Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (Size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-XA17PS, XA37PS, XA127PS, and XA137PS. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your unit. The SLV-XA137PS is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-XA127PS onl
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Getting Started 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. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate the unit and a Sony TV. To operate this REC unit, point at the remote sensor on the unit. To operate the TV, point at the remote sensor on the TV. TV/VIDEO ; (TV power) u (on/standby) PROG(CH) +/– VOL +/– To Pre
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Step 3 Connecting the unit AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL IN to mains : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV AERIAL and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear OUT panel of the unit. IN AERIAL OUT 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial input of your TV using the IN supplied aerial cable. 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains. 6 Getting Started
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Getting Started Additional connections To a TV that has phono type For SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS audio/video input jacks This unit This additional connection TV improves picture and sound quality. AUDIO VIDEO Connect the TV as shown on the LINE OUT IN VIDEO right. AUDIO If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 12), Audio/video cable (not supplied) this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, For SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS connect the audio/video cable to the VID
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Step 4 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 REC ON/STANDBY 1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit. 2 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. 3 Insert a tape recorded in the colour system matching your TV
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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 TV S
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Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT 3/# SEARCH P PAUSE ) FF Æ PLAY p STOP REC 0 REW NTSC PB COLOR SYSTEM 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. (SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS) REC The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically. (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS) The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Press ÆPLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Basic Operations 10
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Basic Operations Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or Æ PLAY Search forward ) FF or # SEARCH during playback Search backward 0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback Fast-forward the tape ) FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 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.) If y
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Playing a tape (continued) Notes • 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. •You can play back tapes recorded in the SP mode only. •You can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press 6 EJECT, the unit turns on automatically. After ejecting the t
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Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLOW +/– 3 / # SEARCH Æ PLAY 03 REW )# FF 7 FRAME ) FF Æ PLAY 0 REW REC Playback options Operation Fast-forward/rewind During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW. View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold forward or rewind 0 REW down. Play at high speed During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH. Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press SLOW +/–. Press the +/– buttons to change the
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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To resume normal playback Press Æ PLAY. Tip • If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST. Notes • Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations, especially in the slow motion mode. • The sound is muted during these operations. • If you press 7 FRAME during playback, playback continues at the normal speed but the sound is muted. Press Æ PLAY to r
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Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking TRACKING AUTO/ Although the unit automatically MANU adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually $ /4 adjust the tracking. TRACKING NORMAL/ Press $/4 TRACKING SLOW 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
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Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this unit (SLV-XA37PS/ XA137PS only) This unit (Recorder) TV LINE IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Tip • 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 • Make sure you connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colour. • When connecting the units, do n
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P PAUSE Operation (when recording on this unit) (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS only) REC You can make a copy of a tape using this unit for recording or playback. The unit cannot record r REC TV programmes directly since it does not have a TV tuner. Before you start editing •Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 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. 2 Insert a tape with its safety ta
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Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom Remedy The ON/STANDBY switch • Connect the mains lead securely. does not function. The power is turned on but the • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unit does not operate. unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for over an hour. The VCR enters standby mode • The auto safety system is triggered to protect your tape or
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Symptom Remedy No tape can be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does • 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. The unit needs to be cleaned. • 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,
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Specifications System Supplied accessories RF output signal Remote commander (1) UHF channels 30 to 39 R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) Aerial out Aerial cable (1) 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Design and specifications are subject to change Inputs and outputs without notice. LINE IN (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS 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, pho
