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- Page 1 3-860-880-11 (1) Video Cassette Player Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-XA147JE/MJ/PS SLV-XF247ME/PS ©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 15 Playing/searching at various speeds 17 Adjusting the picture 18 Editing with another VCR... - Page 4 The SLV-XF247ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-XA147JE only.” Getting Started • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- phono) (SLV-XF247ME/PS only) • Plug adaptor (SLV-XA147JE/MJ and XF247ME only)
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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
TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect the mains lead to the mains. Use the supplied plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the mains (SLV-XA147JE/MJ and XF247ME only). Getting Started Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL... - Page 7 VIDEO IN 1 jacks.) To a stereo system (SLV-XF247ME/ PS only) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right. For SLV-XA147JE/MJ/PS This unit AUDIO VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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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 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. The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press ·... - Page 11 Additional tasks Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · 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...
- Page 12 • When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the unit will automatically enter the playback mode. • (SLV-XA147PS and XF247ME/PS only) You can play back tapes recorded in the SP mode only. • (SLV-XA147JE/MJ only) You can play back tapes recorded in the SP, LP, and EP mode. Basic Operations...
- Page 13 Selecting the sound during playback (SLV-XF247ME/PS only) Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. Each press of the button changes the indicator in the display window. When you play a tape recorded in stereo or with a bilingual sound track, the Hi-Fi Stereo indicator in the display window lights up.
- Page 14 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 15: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds · PLAY 0 3 REW Playback options Fast-forward/rewind View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play ) # FF Operation During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW. - Page 16 • If you press 7 FRAME during playback, playback continues at the normal speed but the sound is muted. Press · PLAY to resume normal playback. • In the LP mode, you may see static or there may be no colour (SLV-XA147JE/MJ only).
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Page 17: 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 18: Editing With Another Vcr
This unit (Recorder) : Signal flow Tips • (SLV-XA147JE/MJ/PS only) Use a commercially available 2-phono to 2-phono type audio/video cable. If the other VCR has AUDIO L and R jacks, use a commercially available 3-phono to 2- phono type audio/video cable. - Page 19 (SLV-XF247ME/PS only) Set INPUT SELECT to LINE 1 (or LINE 2). (SLV-XA147JE/MJ only) 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).
- Page 20 Editing with another VCR (continued) 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. Tips • To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause. •...
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Page 21: 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 22 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. Nothing happens when you press r REC. No tape can be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The unit needs to be cleaned.
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Page 23: Specifications
Approx. 3.8 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (SLV-XF247ME/PS only) (1) Plug adaptor (SLV-XA147JE/MJ and XF247ME only) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information... -
Page 24: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-XA147JE/MJ/PS) Front panel (SLV-XF247ME/PS) 1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8) 2 LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (SLV-XF247ME/PS only) (18) 3 Tape compartment 4 Hi-Fi Stereo/L/R indicators (SLV-... - Page 25 Rear panel (SLV-XA147JE/MJ/PS) Rear panel (SLV-XF247ME/PS) 1 Mains lead (6) 2 RF CHANNEL screw (9) 3 AERIAL OUT connector (6) 4 LINE IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (SLV-XA147JE/MJ/PS only) (18) LINE 1 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (SLV-XF247ME/PS only) (18) 5 LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO jacks...
- Page 26 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 1 6 EJECT button (11) 2 TV control buttons (Only for TV) (5) TV/VIDEO ; (TV power) u (on/standby) VOL +/– PROG (CH) +/– 3 EFFECT button (This button doesn’t work with this unit.) 4 TRACKING AUTO/MANU button (17)
- Page 27 Additional Information...
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Page 28: Index
TV with audio/ video jacks 7 Dubbing. See Editing E, F, G Editing 18 EP mode 12, 19 Sony Corporation H, I, J, K Hi-fi audio track 13 LP mode 12, 19 Monitoring during playback 13 Normal audio track 13...