Sony TGV-1E User manual

SONY
3-751-986-11
(1)
Tuner
Timer
Unit
Tt
IV-1E
iV-1B
Operating Instructions
°
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
WALKMAN
COMPO
Photo: TGV-1E
© 1991 by Sony Corporation

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.
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to provisions of the
copyright laws.
This manual includes information on two models: TGV-1E and TGV-1B.
The
difference
between
them
is
in
the
method
of
selecting
the
TV
colour
system
as
shown
in
the
table
below.
Any difference in appearance or operation of the two models are clearly indicated in the
text, for example, “for TGV-1B only.”
“|... TV. system to be selected
TGV-1E | (UK/reland)
B/G (Other Western European
countries)
Selection of colour system
No select switch.
L (France) The unit has the COLOUR SYSTEM
| (UK/lreland) switch.
B/G (Other Western European The PAL mode can be selected.
countries)

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The
“VIDEO
WALKMAN
COMPO”
TGV-1E
and
TGV-1B
are
tuner
timer
units
designed
to
be
used
with
the
GV-U5E
8mm
video
cassette
recorder.
e
By
connecting
the
GV-U5E
video
cassetie
recorder
(not
supplied)
—
You
can
record
TV
programmes.
(page
31)
®
By
connecting
the
GV-USE
video
cassette
recorder
(not
supplied)
and
the
MGV-41E
LCD
colour
monitor
(not
supplied)
_-
You
can
watch
TV
programmes.
(page
24)
‘Other Features
—
Supplied
card
remote
commander
also
controls
the
GV-US5E
and
the
MGV-41E
connect-
ed
to
this
unit.
—
Timer-activated
recording
—
SLEEP
timer
for
turning
off
the
unit
automatically
—
Pictures
and
sound
can
be
checked
during
the
timer-activated
recording

Supplied Accessories
The
TGV-1E/1B
are
packed
together
with
the
following
units.
Check
to
see
that
every-
thing
is contained
in
the
package.
Card remote commander Signal splitter Connecting cable (1)
with lithium battery (1) (1)
SSS
G@
Lithium battery CR 2032 (1) Connecting cable
(for audio) (1)

Receptacle
for
the
GV-U5E
@
[2|
Lithium
battery
compartment
(bottom)
[3]
PosITION
button
@@@®
[4]
CLEAR
button
@
[5
|
CH
(channel)
PRESET
button
@@@
[6
|
CLocK
SET
button
@
STANDBY lamp
When
the
GV-U5E
video
cassette
recorder
is
connected
to
this
unit:
If
you
press
the
power
Vc
(onl
standby)
button
of
this unit
or
the
POWER
button
of
the
supplied
card
remote
commander,
this
lamp
(red)
lights
up.
(The
card
remote
commander
enters
the
standby
mode.)
If
you
turn
off
the
power
of
the
GV-
USE
or
the
MGV-41E,
this
lamp
goes
off
and
you
cannot
turn
on
this
unit
and
the
equipment
connected
to
it
by
using
the
card
remote
commander.
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While
this
lamp
is
on,
you
can
turn
on
the
power
of
this
unit,
the
GV-U5E
and
the
MGV-41E.
TIMER
REC
(recording)
lamp
@
[9]
POWER
lamp
POWER
I/()(on/standby)
button
If
you
turn
on
the
power
of
this
unit
by
using
the
POWER
switch
of
the
GV-US5E,
you
can
select
|
(on)
or
(4)
(standby)
by
pressing
this
button.
Remote
sensor
Point
the
supplied
card
remote
com-
mander
here.
{12|
The
door
for
timer
section
@
[13]
CH
(chanel)/SEEK
button
@
_/+
buttons
@@O@
[15]
DISPLAY
button
®
TIMER
REC
A/V
(audio/video)
ON/OFF
button
@

TV SYSTEM button @@
COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO/PAL
switch (for TGV-1B only) @
TIMER SET (setting)/CHECK button
oo ,
+ button @@@®
[21] NEXT button @@®
[22| TIMER REC (recording) ON/OFF
button @
[23] SLEEP button @
TGV-1E
[4] VIDEO OUT jack (phone jack)
[2] AERIAL IN socket
[3] TUNER OUT cable
PHONES jack (stereo minijack)
[5 | PHONES IN cord

“Card remote commander |
Programme position number
buttons
Press to select the programme posi-
tion directly.
[2] Tape transport buttons
<4 REW (rewind)
>» PLAY
_ Bb FF (fast-forward)
® REC (recording)
For recording, press this button and
the > button simultaneously.
@ STOP
if PAUSE
[ 3] POWER button
When the GV-U5E video cassette
recorder is connected to this unit:
¢ If you turn on the power of this unit
and the GV-U5E by using the
POWER switch of the GV-U5E, you
can select “on” or “standby” by
pressing this button.
e If you turn off the power of this unit
and the GV-U5E by using the
POWER switch of the GV-U5E, you
cannot turn on this unit and the
GV-U5E by pressing this button.
[4] CH (channel) +/— buttons
~/ (10’s digit) button
Press to select a programme number
over 9. To select 23, press -/--, then
2 and 3.
[6 | VOL (volume) +/— buttons
|
To Use Card Rameote Co
The battery is installed at the time of ship-
ment. Remove the insulatig sheet before
using the commander.

Changing
the
lithium
battery
in
the
card
remote
commander
q
Pull
out
the
lithium
battery
holder.
Insert
a
balt-point
pen
or
a
similar
object
into
a
eal
small
hole.
While
pulling
it
in
direction
of
the
arrow
@
as
illustrated
(@®),
pull
out
the
battery
holder(@).
Rear
__ %
Install
a
new
lithium
battery
CR2025
in
the
CR2025
battery
holder.
*
Wipe
the
battery
carefully
with
a
dry
cloth.
*
Be
sure
to
observe
the
correct
polarity.
With the + side
facing out
While
pressing
the
battery
down,
reinsert
the
battery
holder.
Lithium battery life
Approximately
six
months
under
normal
operation.
When
the
lithium
battery
becomes
weak,
you
may
not
be
able
to
operate
this
unit
or
the
equipment
connected
to
this.
unit
even
though
you
press
the
buttons
on
the
commander.
In
this
case,
replace
the
battery
_
with
a
Sony
CR-2025
lithium
battery.
Use
of
another
battery
may
present
a
risk
of
fire or explosion.
Note
on
using
a
card
remote
commander
Do
not
use
the
commander
in
the
location
where
the
remote
sensor
of
this
unit
is
ex-
Posed
to
the
direct
sunlight
or
strong
lighting.
You
may
not
be
able
to
operate
this
unit
because
of
the
interference
from
the
light.
Cautions
©
Keep
the
lithium
battery
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
Should
the
battery
be
swallowed,
consult
a
doctor
immediately.
©
Before
use,
wipe
the
battery
with
a
dry
cloth
to
assure
a
good
contact.
*
Be
sure
to
observe
the
correct
polarity
when
installing
the
battery.
*
Do
not
hold
the
battery
with
metalliic
tweezers,
as
that
may
cause
a
short-circuit.
©
Do
not
break
up
the
battery
or
throw
it
into
a
fire
because
it
may
explode.
Carefully
Pa
dispose
of
the
used
batteries.
Warning
|
Battery
may
explode
if
misteated,
Do
not
recharge,
disassemble
or
dispose
of
in
fire.

VHF/UHF
p
ae
:
Signal
flow
Gps
p===--Connecting
cable (supplied)
GV-U5E
to audio
(supplied)
input
(R)
;
i
; ‘
|
eens
Hee
to VIDEO OUT
AIN connecting cable
(supplied
to
the
GV-USE)
Notes
©
Before
connecting
the
aerials,
turn
off
the
unit.
®
Make
connections
firmly.
A
loose
connection
may
cause
a
distorted
picture.
@
When
using
the
unit
in
a
car,
use
a
commercially
available
car
aerial,
etc.
For
details,
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
the
car
antenna.
10

If Your TV Has Aerial Terminals Only
To
view
the
pictures
of
the
GV-U5E,
make
the
following
connections.
Use
the
RFU-89EKA
RFU adaptor kit (not supplied).
The RFU-89EKA RFU adaptor kit includes the following accessories:
—RFU-89EA RFU adaptor (1)
—Aerial selector
VHF/UHF
Select a c->.: Signal flow
programme
position for
the VTR.
Coaxial cable
with plugs
Signal splitter : —
Gpsiea
(not
supplied)
to
VHF/UHF
aerial
pos,
epo{ <>] ———_a) >d_h terminals
Connecting
cable (supplied)
Aerial selector
(not supplied)
GV-U5E
To view the signal from GV-U5E: “VTR”
To view the TV programmes: “ANT”
TGV-1E
t
5
AER!
AL
IN
RFU
adaptor
Set
the
RFU
unit
selector
(not
supplied)
|
according
to
the
TV
system
of
your
country.
When the playback picture of the GV-U5E is not free of disturbance
1 Set the ANT/VTR selector on the aerial
selector to ANT.
2 Select a programme position between UHF
channels 30 and 39, so that the TV shows
no picture and a steady rustling sound or
no sound is heard.
3 Set the ANT/VTR selector on the aerial
selector to VTR.
4 Turn the screw on the RFU adaptor slowly
with the screwdriver (supplied to the
RFU-89EKA) so that the playback picture is
clearly displayed on the TV screen. 1 1

Turn the screw
with a coin or a
similar object.
Connecting cable
(supplied to the MGV-41E)
f PHONES
<€) IN cord
TUNER OUT cable
12

You can connect your TV to this unit directly.
GV-U5E
coX\_: Signal flow
to audio _—‘TV (stereo type)
input (L)
to PHONES —\_
Connecting
cable
(supplied)
to
aude
ut (R)
to VIDEO OUT =>
Yellow plug — =
» to video
d input
AIV connecting cable
(supplied to the GV-U5E)
Note
When you make the connections as illustrated, no sound will be heard from your TV if the
.4 VOL contro! of the GV-U5E is turned down completely.
If your TV does not have audio/video inputs, connect it to the GV-U5E video cassette
recorder.
For making connections, refer to page 11 of this manual or the instruction manual of the
GV-U5E.
Notes on making connections
© Before making connections, turn off the power of this unit and the equipment connected
to this unit.
When you disconnect the cord or cable, pull it out by its plug, not the cord itself.
The power for this unit is supplied from the GV-U5E video cassette recorder. Connect
the GV-U5E to the power sources. (Refer to the instruction manual of the GV-U5E.)

Before you set the clock, install a lithium battery. The lithium battery powers the clock and
keeps the last channe! in memory when the other power source is disconnected.
SS CRG SEDs SN AO Re RS ORC OTN
1 Open the lid of the lithium battery com-
partment.
Sienvemeess:
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asset
2 Install the supplied CR2032 lithium battery with Insert the battery :
the + side facing out. firmly until it clicks |
into place. |
SENSORS REEL TSI SERS CTN EG A SLT RE ES GSD NN DN
To remove the lithium battery
Pull the battery forward and remove it as illustrated.
14

Lithium battery life
Approximately
one
year
in
normal
operation.
if
the
lithium
battery
becomes
weak,
the
0:00
indication
appears
on
the
screen
when
you
press
the
DISPLAY
button,
and
the
clock
does
not
operate.
In
this
case,
replace
the
battery
with
a
Sony
CR-2032
lithium
battery.
Use
of
another
battery
may
present
a
risk
of
fire
or
explosion.
After
replacing
the
battery,
readjust
the
clock.
Cautions
©
Keep
the
lithium
battery
out
of
the
reach
of
children.
Should
the
battery
be
swallowed,
consult
a
doctor
immediately.
©
Before
use,
wipe
the
battery
with
a
dry
cloth
to
assure
a
good
contact.
¢
Be
sure
to
observe
the
correct
polarity
when
installing
the
battery.
¢
Do
not
hold
the
battery
with
metallic
tweezers,
as
that
may
cause
short-circuit.
©
Do
not
break
up
the
battery
or
throw
it
into
a
fire
because
it
may
explode.
Carefully
dispose of the used batteries.
Warning
Battery
may
explode
if
mistreated.
Do
not
recharge,
disassemble
or
dispose
of
in
fire.
15

Before setting
Check the following points:
e Is the lithium battery installed correctly? (page 14)
@ Is this unit connected to the GV-U5E video cassette recorder and the MGV-41E LCD
colour monitor or TV? (page 12)
@ 1s the AC power adaptor connected to the GV-U5E? (Refer to the instruction manual the
GV-U5E.)
1 ; DISPLAY
button
“How to open the lid}
to the timer section |
=~ Pull down here. |
i
|
Example: Set to 13:15.
1
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
GV-U5E
video
cassette
recorder.
This
unit
turns
on
simultaneously.
The
POWER
lamps
of
this
unit
and
the
GV-U5E
light
up.
the POWER switch to the right.
(The
switch
returns
automatically.)
While
pressing
the
green
button,
slide
|
a

a Press the CLOCK SET buttons.
The
screen
wili
enter
the
time
setting
mode.
CLOCK
SET
The screen becomes dark.
The next item to be set flashes.
Set the hour.
Press the + button repeatedly until you get +
the desired setting.
If you keep the button pressed, the indication
will advance continuously.
Press the NEXT button.
The minutes flash.
Set the minute.
Press the + button repeatedly until you get
the desired setting.
If you keep the button pressed, the indication
will advance continuously.
Press the NEXT button.
The clock starts.
The screen goes back to the normal
brightness.
Note
If the lithium battery is not installed, the clock will go back to “0:00” each time the
GV-U5E is disconnected from this unit:
To display the clock indication
Press the DISPLAY button.
Press the button again to make the indication disappear.
17

Channels
are
preset
differently
for
the
TGV-1E
and
the
TGV-1B.
On
the
TGV-1B,
you
can
select
the
TV
colour
system
with
the
COLOUR
SYSTEM
button.
Your
receiver
is
capable
of
receiving
VHF
channels
E2—E12,
UHF
channels.21—69,
and
CATV
channels
S01—S20.
UP
to
60
channels
can
be
allocated
to
any
desired
programme
position.
MGV-41E
if
you
connect
your
TV
to
this
unit,
turn
on
the
POWER
of
your
TV.
TNE
ATRL
ET
ET
e
GV-USE
TGV-1E
“
POWE
<Q
POWER
ALO TST
1
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
GV-U5E
eco.
r
video
cassette
recorder.
CAMERA
®
ote
owiorr
A
;
H 1
aly
i)
#q*
VO
This
unit
and
the
MGV-41E
LCD
colour
364
Sidi
monitor
turn
on
simultaneously.
The
aye
4
POWER
lamps
of
this
unit
and
the
/
GV-US5E
light
up.
;
While
pressing
ihe
green
but-
‘
ton,
slide
the
POWER
switch
i
to
the
right.
|
(The
switch
returns
automat-
i
ically.)
\
CAMERA/ q
Set the
input/output
select
switch
of
the
oe
:
GV-U5E
to
CAMERA/TUNER.
i
A
TV
programme
is
displayed.
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©IN
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LINE '
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:
3
press
the
CH
PRESET
button.
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hi
PRESET
POSITION-1
B/G

Press
the
TV
SYSTEM
button
to
select
the
TV
system
in
your
area.
The
indication
changes
as
follows:
Vv
SYSTEM
BIG
> al
@)
B/G:
Other
western
European
countries
I
UK/Ireland
Note
If the TV system is not selected correctly, the
sound will be poor or noise may be heard.
Press the POSITION button to sefect
the desired programme position POSITION
where the channel is to be stored.
Press the —/+ buttons repeatedly
to select the channel to be stored.
The UHF channel range is displayed
after the VHF range. *
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other
channels to be preset.
Press the CH PRESET button.
Channel presetting is completed.
The on-screen display disappears.
*After the channel range is displayed, wait for about two seconds before next operation.
Programme scanning on the MGV-41E or your TV/monitor
When the + button is pressed, the channels are scanned in then
following order.
When the — button is pressed, the scanning order is reversed.
VHF (E2—E4) > CATV (S01—S10) > VHF (E5—E12) >
CATV (S11—S20) > UHF (21—69)
To change the order of the channels to be stored
Following the above steps.
19

Ge, for TGV-1B onl
Your receiver is capable of receiving the channels listed on page 22. Up to 60 channels
can be allocated to any desired programme position.
If you connect your TV
to this unit, turn on the
power of your TV.
SET
EMSS
STI
TERA
STE
ES
ET
TIES
°
sata
nN
f
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
GV-U5E GV-USE
TGV-1B
\
U
video
cassette
recorder.
POWER
=
»
Q:POWER
:
:
This
unit
and
the
MGV-41£
LCD
camera
@
@VTR
ONO
#E
1/0
i
colour
monitor
turn
on
simultaneously.
S
ot
|
f
The
POWER
lamps
of
this unit
and
wre
{
the
GV-U5E
light
up.
While
pressing
the
green
button,
slide the POWER switch to the right.
(The switch returns automatically.)
ie
H
:
2
Set
the
input/output
select
switch
of
CAMERA)
the
GV-U5E
to
CAMERA/TUNER.
TUNER®
A
TV
programme
is
displayed.
~eaeeraer
OUT ® @IN
LINE
greater
=
3 Press the CH PRESET button. CH
Seer
POSITION-1
B/G
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