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.
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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
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cable (supplied)
GV-U5E
to audio
(supplied)
input
(R)
;
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; ‘
|
eens
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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.
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