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- Page 1 3-858-368-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-KF295SV SLV-XF245SV ©1996 by Sony Corporation SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1)
- Page 2 • Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back on this unit using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system. SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 4: Tuning your TV to the unit Basic Operations 10 Playing a tape Additional Operations 14 Playing/searching at various speeds 16 Karaoke sing-along (SLV-KF295SV only) 19 Adjusting the picture 20 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 22 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications... -
Page 4: Step 1: Unpacking
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- phono) Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-KF295SV and XF245SV. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your unit. The SLV-XF245SV is the model used for illustration purposes. -
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
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
Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect AC IN of the unit to the mains using the supplied mains lead. Getting Started Aerial cable AERIAL AERIAL SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) -
Page 7: Additional Connections
This unit AUDIO VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO Audio/video cable (supplied) Stereo system This unit AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN LINE IN LINE OUT Audio cable (not supplied) Getting Started SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) -
Page 8: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Unit
You have now tuned your TV to the unit. From now on, whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. If the playback picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear playback picture” on page 9. Getting Started SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) - Page 9 TV SYSTEM switch on the rear panel of the unit to either G (for system B/G) or K (for system D/K). If this switch is set to the wrong position, the sound will be distorted. RF CHANNEL TV SYSTEM Getting Started SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1)
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Page 10: Playing A Tape
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. Basic Operations 6 EJECT P PAUSE SEARCH ) FF · PLAY p STOP 0 REW SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) - Page 11 If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the unit to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally set the switch to AUTO.) If your tape was recorded in NTSC MESECAM Set COLOR SYSTEM to PAL/MESECAM NTSC PAL/MESECAM continued Basic Operations SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1)
- Page 12 Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 Press AUDIO MONITOR until the display window indicator shows Bilingual tape’s “L/R” Main and sub sounds Main sound “L” “R” Sub sound No indication Standard sound* SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV AUDIO MONITOR 3-858-368-11 (1)
- Page 13 • You can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press 6 EJECT, the unit turns on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the unit turns off again. • When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the unit will automatically enter the playback mode. SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV Bilingual Mixed left/right channels...
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Page 14: Playing/Searching At Various Speeds
Hold the button down to play one frame each second. Rewind and start play During stop, hold 0 REW on the unit down and press · PLAY on the unit. Additional Operations · PLAY ) FF SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV & SLOW +/– 7 FRAME SEARCH ) FF · PLAY 0 REW... - Page 15 • If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST on the unit. Notes • Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations. • The sound is muted during these operations. SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV Additional Operations 3-858-368-11 (1)
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Page 16: Karaoke Sing-Along (Slv-Kf295Sv Only
To get the best effect, adjust the microphone volume to a slightly higher level than the music volume. Additional Operations MIC VOL 1 MIC VOL 2 MIC IN 1/2 KARAOKE · PLAY ON/OFF ECHO Microphone (supplied) SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) ON/OFF... - Page 17 = AMS. The unit starts searching and stops automatically when it locates the beginning of the next or previous song. Press · PLAY to start playback. SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV KARAOKE PON · PLAY p STOP continued Additional Operations 3-858-368-11 (1)
- Page 18 Karaoke sing along (SLV-KF295SV only) (continued) • 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. Notes •...
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Page 19: Adjusting The Picture
• When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back, intermittent distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture. However, this is not a malfunction of the unit. TRACKING NORMAL/ SLOW TRACKING AUTO/ MANUAL Additional Operations SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) -
Page 20: Editing With Another Vcr
How to connect to record on this unit This unit (Recorder) : Signal flow • If the other VCR is a monaural type, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC- 910MS. Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. - Page 21 The unit incorporates an auto head cleaner which cleans the video heads when a tape is loaded or unloaded. When the heads are not sufficiently clean, even after a tape has been loaded/unloaded several times, use the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. Tips •...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this 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 23 The tape is ejected when you press r REC. The microphone sound is • The MIC VOL control is set too high. distorted. (SLV-KF295SV only) No tape can be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
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Page 24: Specifications
Approx. 3.8 kg Additional Information Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Mains lead (1) Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) Microphone (1) (SLV-KF295SV only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1) -
Page 25: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-KF295SV) Front panel (SLV-XF245SV) 1 u (On/Standby) switch/indicator (8) 2 § EJECT button (11) 3 Tape compartment 4 Tape operation indicators 5 HiFi L/R indicators (12) - Page 26 1 AC IN connector (6) 2 RF CHANNEL screw (9) 3 AERIAL OUT connector (6) 4 LINE IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (20) Additional Information 5 LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (7) 6 AERIAL IN connector (6) 7 TV SYSTEM switch (9) SLV-KF295SV/XF245SV 3-858-368-11 (1)
- Page 27 Remote commander (e.g. SLV-KF295SV) 1 6 EJECT button (11) 2 TV/VTR button (This button doesn’t work for this unit) 3 TV buttons (Only for TV) (5) TV/VIDEO ; (TV power) u (Power standby) VOL +/– PROG (CH) +/– 4 7 FRAME button (14)
- Page 28 Echo 16 Editing 20 H, I, J Hi-fi audio track 13 K, L Karaoke sing-along 16 Reducing the playback vocals 17 Sony Corporation Monitoring during playback 12 Normal audio track 13 NTSC-recorded tapes 12 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 19 P, Q Picture adjustment.