Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SLV-KF295SV Sony
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SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) V ideo Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions 3-858-368- 11 (1) ©1996 by Sony Corporation SL V -KF295SV SL V -XF245SV P AL NTSC.
Introduction SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 2 W ARNING T o prevent fire or shock hazar d, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 1 10 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Introduction 3 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) T able of contents Getting Started Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the r emote commander 6 Step 3: Connecting the unit 8 .
Getting Started 4 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit: • Mains lead • Microphone (SL V -KF295SV only) Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SL V -KF295SV and XF245SV .
Getting Started 5 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the r emote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Getting Started 6 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) Step 3 Connecting the unit to mains 1 Disconnect the aerial cable fr om your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the unit. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
Getting Started 7 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) Getting Started Additional connections T o a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks This additional connection improves pictur e and sound quality . Connect the TV as shown on the right.
Getting Started 8 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 1 Pr ess u (On/Standby) to turn on the unit. 2 T urn on your TV and select a programme position for video playback. Choose a channel between UHF 30 and 39 on the TV wher e there is no pictur e and no sound or only a steady rustling sound.
Getting Started 9 SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) Getting Started T o obtain a clear playback pictur e 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 wher e the TV clearly displays the playback pictur e.
SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 10 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a tape 1 T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab r emoved.
Basic Operations Basic Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 11 3 Press · PLA Y . When the tape r eaches the end, it will rewind automatically .
SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 12 Basic Operations Playing a tape (continued) Set NTSC PB to ON P AL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 If your TV is PA L NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 T o play an NTSC-r ecorded tape Set NTSC PB on the unit accor ding to the colour system of your TV .
Basic Operations Basic Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 13 How sound is recor ded on a video tape The unit r ecords sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is r ecorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 14 Additional Operations Playing/sear ching at various speeds & SLOW +/– 7 FRAME 3 / # SEARCH ) FF · PLAY 0 REW ) FF 0 REW · PLAY P.
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 15 T o r esume normal playback Pr ess · PLA Y . Tip • If the pictur e shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $ / 4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST on the unit. Notes • Str eaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations.
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 16 Karaoke sing- along (SL V - KF295SV only) Microphone (supplied) ON/OFF KARAOKE ON/OFF MIC IN 1/2 · PLAY MIC VOL 1 MIC VOL 2 ECHO Y ou c.
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 17 Reducing the playback vocals (Karaoke Pon) Y ou can use ordinary music sources with vocals for karaoke with this function. Use hi-fi stereo music sour ces. Set KARAOKE PON to ON. The singer ’s voice will be reduced.
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 18 Karaoke sing along (SL V -KF295SV only) (continued) Tip • When you sing along with music played back on equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks on the unit, play the music source and follow steps 1 and 4 on page 16.
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 19 Adjusting the pictur e Adjusting the tracking Although the unit automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the tape was recor ded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking.
Additional Operations SL V -KS295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 20 TV Other VCR (Player) Tip • If the other VCR is a monaural type, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC- 910MS. Notes • Make sur e you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour .
Additional Operations SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 21 Operation (when recor ding on this unit) Y ou can make a copy of a tape using this unit for r ecor ding or playback. The unit cannot recor d TV programmes directly since it does not have a TV tuner .
Additional Information SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 22 Symptom The u (On/Standby) switch does not function. The power is turned on but the unit does not operate. The VCR enters standby mode or turns off automatically . The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.
Additional Information SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 23 Symptom The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. The microphone sound is distorted. (SL V-KF295SV only) No tape can be inserted. The remote commander does not function.
Additional Information SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 24 System RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE IN VIDEO IN, phono j.
Additional Information SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 25 Index to parts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Additional Information SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 26 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel 1 AC IN connector (6) 2 RF CHANNEL screw (9) 3 AERIAL OUT connector (6) 4 LINE IN VI.
Additional Information SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) 27 Remote commander (e.g. SL V -KF295SV) 1 6 ␣ EJECT button (1 1) 2 TV/VTR button ( This button doesn’ t work for this unit ) 3 TV but.
SL V -KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) Index A, B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting pictur e 19 tracking 19 Aerial hookup 6 AMS sear ching 17 Audio track 13 Auto head cleaner 21 A V connection 7 C Clea.
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