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- Page 1 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...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting the unit 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... - Page 4 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 only.” Getting Started • Aerial cable...
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Page 5: Getting Started
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. -
Page 6: Step 3: Connecting The Unit
Step 3 Connecting the unit AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the unit. Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. -
Page 7: Additional Connections
Additional connections To a TV that has phono type audio/video input 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. -
Page 8: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Unit
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 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit. Turn on your TV and select a programme position for video playback. - Page 9 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 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...
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Page 10: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB COLOR SYSTEM Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. (SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS) 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. - Page 11 Additional tasks Press p STOP Stop play P PAUSE Pause play P PAUSE or Æ PLAY Resume play after pause ) FF or # SEARCH during playback Search forward 0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback Search backward ) FF during stop Fast-forward the tape 0 REW during stop Rewind the tape...
- Page 12 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”...
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Page 13: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Playback options Operation During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW. Fast-forward/rewind During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold View the picture during fast- 0 REW down. forward or rewind During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH. Play at high speed Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press SLOW +/–. - Page 14 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To resume normal playback Press Æ PLAY. • 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.
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Page 15: Adjusting The Picture
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 $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW to obtain the best possible picture. -
Page 16: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this unit (SLV-XA37PS/ XA137PS only) This unit (Recorder) : Signal flow • 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. - Page 17 Operation (when recording on this unit) (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS 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 does not have a TV tuner. Before you start editing •...
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Page 18: Additional Information
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. -
Page 19: Auto Head 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 the sapphire edge (SLV-XA127PS/XA137PS only). Remedy •... -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications System RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs 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... -
Page 21: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS) Front panel (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS) ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8) Tape compartment Tape operation indicators 03 REW button (11, 13) Æ PLAY button (10) )# FF button (11, 13) r REC button (SLV-XA37PS/ XA137PS only) (17) p STOP button (11) - Page 22 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel (SLV-XA17PS/XA127PS) Rear panel (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS) Mains lead (6) RF CHANNEL screw (9) AERIAL OUT connector (6) LINE IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (SLV-XA37PS/XA137PS only) (16) Additional Information LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7) AERIAL IN connector (6) TV SYSTEM switch (9)
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Page 23: Remote Commander
Remote commander 6 EJECT button (11) TV control buttons (Only for TV) (5) TV/VIDEO ; (TV power) u (on/standby) VOL +/– PROG (CH) +/– EFFECT button (This button doesn’t work with this unit.) TRACKING AUTO/MANU button (15) TV/VTR button (This button doesn’t work with this unit.) r REC button (SLV-XA37PS/ XA137PS only) (17) -
Page 24: Index
TV 6 to a TV with audio/ video jacks 7 Dubbing. See Editing E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, Editing 16 NTSC-recorded tapes 11 Sony Corporation OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 15 P, Q Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 10...