Sony SLV-KF295TK Users guide

3-858-602-11 (1)

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC

SLV-KF295TK
SLV-XF245TK

©1996 by Sony Corporation

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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.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating
voltage is identical with your local power
supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the mains, even
if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the mains if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by
the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation
slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside the unit and cause damage to the
video head and tape. When you first install
the unit, or when you move it from a cold to
a warm location, wait for about one hour
before operating the unit.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

• This unit is designed to record and play
back using the PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58,
and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of
video sources based on other colour systems
cannot be guaranteed.

• 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.

Introduction

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Connecting the unit
8 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-KF295TK only)
19 Adjusting the picture
20 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

22 Troubleshooting
24 Specifications
25 Index to parts and controls
Back cover

Index

Getting Started

Introduction

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Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the unit:

• Remote commander

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3­phono)

• Mains lead

• Microphone (SLV-KF295TK only)

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-KF295TK
and XF245TK. Check your model number by looking at the rear
panel of your unit. The SLV-XF245TK is the model used for
illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “SLV-KF295TK only.”

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Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.

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.

Remote sensor

TV/VIDEO

;
u

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PROG(CH) +/–

VOL +/–

To

Turn the TV to standby or active mode

Turn on the TV power

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the TV volume

Change the TV programme position

Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not mix different types of batteries.

Press

u

;

VOL +/–

PROG(CH) +/–

TV/VIDEO

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Step 3

AERIAL

OUT

IN

Connecting the unit

AERIAL OUT

AC IN AERIAL IN

to mains

: Signal flow

Aerial cable

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from 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.

3 Connect AC IN of the unit to the mains

using the supplied mains lead.

AERIAL

OUT

IN

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Additional connections

To a TV that has phono type
audio/video input jacks

This additional connection
improves picture and sound quality.
Connect the TV as shown on the
right.

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN
LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (supplied)

TV

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

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To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as
shown on the right.

This unit

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE IN
LINE OUT

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo system

AUX IN

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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.

u (On/Standby)

1 Press u (On/Standby) to turn on the unit.

2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for video

playback.

Choose a channel between UHF 30 and 39 on the TV where there is
no picture and no sound or only a steady rustling sound.

This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.

3 Insert a tape recorded in the colour system matching your TV into

the cassette compartment.

The unit starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.

4 Press · PLAY on the unit.
5 Tune the TV until the video playback picture is clearly displayed on

the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

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.

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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.

Selecting the TV system

For your TV to receive the correct
signal from your unit, you must
set the 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

G
K

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

6 EJECT

P PAUSE

3/#

SEARCH

) FF

· PLAY
p STOP

0 REW

PICTURE

NTSC PB

COLOR SYSTEM

1 Turn 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 removed.

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3 Press · PLAY.

PLAY

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Search forward

Search backward

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

Press

p STOP

P PAUSE

P PAUSE or · PLAY

) FF or # SEARCH during playback

0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback

) FF during stop

0 REW during stop

6 EJECT

To set the colour system

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

PA L

NTSC

MESECAM

Set COLOR SYSTEM to

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC

PAL/MESECAM

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Playing a tape (continued)

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV.

If your TV is

PA L

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

Watching a rental tape

Set PICTURE on the unit to RENTAL PICTURE. Noise will be reduced on
the playback picture. After watching the rental tape, set the switch back to
NORMAL.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to
select the desired sound. Each
press of the button changes the
display on the unit. When you
play a tape recorded in stereo
or with a bilingual sound track,
the HiFi indicator on the unit

AUDIO MONITOR

lights up.

To listen to a

Stereo tape’s

Stereo sound

Left channel

Right channel

Standard sound*

* The mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

Bilingual tape’s

Main and sub sounds

Main sound

Sub sound

Standard sound*

Press AUDIO MONITOR until the
display window indicator shows

“L/R”

“L”

“R”

No indication

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How sound is recorded on a video tape

The unit records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo Bilingual

Mixed left/right
channels

Normal audio track
(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

Stereo sound
(left/right
channels)

Notes

• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:

– the picture is black and white,
– the picture shakes,
– no picture appears on the TV screen,
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and
– the colour density increases or decreases.

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

• You cannot select the sound to listen to while recording.

• You can playback tapes recorded in the SP mode only.

• 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.

Mixed left/right
channels

Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching
at various speeds

· PLAY

0 REW

) FF

& SLOW +/–

7 FRAME

3/#

SEARCH

) FF

· PLAY

0 REW

Playback options

Fast-forward/rewind

View the picture during fast­forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

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Operation

During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.

During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold
0 REW down.

During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH.

During playback or pause, press & SLOW+/–. Press the +/–
buttons to change the speed.

During pause, press 7 FRAME to advance the picture one frame.
Hold the button down to play one frame each second.

During stop, hold 0 REW on the unit down and press · PLAY
on the unit.

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To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

Tip

• 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.

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Karaoke sing­along (SLV­KF295TK only)

MIC VOL 1

MIC VOL 2

You can sing along with a karaoke
videotape, a TV broadcast, or music
played back on equipment connected to
the LINE IN jacks on the rear panel of
the unit. You can sing duets if you use
an extra microphone (not supplied).

Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.

• Connect the supplied microphone to
the MIC IN 1 jack. To sing duets,
connect the optional microphone to
the MIC IN 2 jack.

Singing along with karaoke video tapes

1 Set KARAOKE ON/OFF to ON.
2 Insert a karaoke video tape.

The unit turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.

3 Press · PLAY.

If you want to playback a specific song, see “Searching with the AMS
function” on page 17.

4 Set the ON/OFF switch on the microphone to ON.

Now you can enjoy playing karaoke.

KARAOKE
ON/OFF

ECHO

MIC IN 1/2

· PLAY

ON/OFF

Microphone
(supplied)

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To adjust the microphone volume

Turn the MIC VOL 1 control for the microphone connected to MIC IN 1.

Turn the MIC VOL 2 control for the microphone connected to MIC IN 2.

Setting the MIC VOL 1 and/or 2 control(s) to the centre position provides
the best microphone volume.

To control the echo effect

Turn the ECHO control. This controls both microphones’ echo effect in the
same way.

To get the best effect, adjust the microphone volume to a slightly higher level
than the music volume.

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Reducing the playback vocals (Karaoke Pon)

You can use ordinary music
sources with vocals for karaoke
with this function. Use hi-fi
stereo music sources.

Set KARAOKE PON to ON.

The singer’s voice will be reduced.

To cancel Karaoke Pon

Set KARAOKE PON to OFF.

KARAOKE PON

Searching with the AMS function

The AMS (Automatic Music
Sensor) function searches for
the beginning of the next or
previous song by detecting a
blank space between songs.

Present position

Blank space

1 Press p STOP.
2 Press =/+ AMS.

• To locate the beginning of
the next song, press +
AMS.

• To locate the beginning of
the previous song, press
= AMS.

The unit starts searching and
stops automatically when it
locates the beginning of the
next or previous song.

3 Press · PLAY to start

playback.

=/+
AMS

· PLAY

p STOP

continued

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Karaoke sing along (SLV-KF295TK 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.

Notes

• If the sound is reproduced through a stereo amplifier, turn down the volume of
amplifier before operation.

• If streaks appear during playback, select the colour system that the tape was
recorded in (see “To set the colour system” on page 11).

• If feedback occurs, turn down the microphone or TV volume, or move the
microphone away from the speakers.

• Karaoke Pon does not work with the following tapes:

– tapes on which different vocal sounds are recorded on the left and right channels,

such as a duet;
– tapes recorded monaurally; or
– tapes on which sound sources are recorded with strong echo effects and chorus

effects.

• The AMS may not work correctly when:
– the tape quality is poor,
– a song is very short (less than 40 seconds),
– the interval between songs is very short (less than 6 seconds),
– a high level sound is recorded between songs or at the beginning of a song,
– there are low level passages or passages without sound in a song,
– narration is recorded at the beginning of a song,
– fade-in or fade-out recording is made on the tape, or
– AMS starts from the very beginning of the tape or near an interval between

songs.

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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. The
distortion should disappear as
you press one of the two
buttons. If you cannot get a
clear picture with manual
adjustment, press TRACKING
AUTO/MANUAL to return to
automatic adjustment.

About OPC

OPC (Optimum Picture Control) automatically improves playback quality
by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape.

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes. You can play a tape using the OPC function even if the tape was not
recorded with it.

Notes

• The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just
after inserting it.

• Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on
another VCR or tapes in poor condition.

• 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.

$/4
TRACKING
NORMAL/
SLOW

TRACKING
AUTO/
MANUAL

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this unit

This unit (Recorder)

LINE IN

LINE OUT

VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Tip

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC­910MS.

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.

• When connecting the units, do not simultaneously connect the LINE IN and LINE
OUT jacks on your unit with the other VCR. A humming noise may occur if you do
this.

TV

Other VCR (Player)

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Operation (when recording on this unit)

You can make a copy of a tape
using this unit for recording or
playback. The unit cannot record
TV programmes directly since it
does not have a TV tuner.

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to
the video channel.

P PAUSE

r REC

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other

(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) unit.

Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this unit to set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both units at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both units.

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.

Auto head cleaner

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

• To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause.

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this unit when an
unwanted scene begins. When that scene ends, press P PAUSE again to resume
recording.

Note

• You can record tapes only in SP mode.

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Safety tab

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.

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.

PowerPlayback

The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead securely.

• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the unit to dry for
over an hour.

• The auto safety system is triggered to protect your tape
and the unit’s mechanism when there is something
wrong with the tape or when the mechanism is
overloaded. Press u to restart the unit. If the unit
does not work after pressing u again, disconnect the
mains lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15
seconds. Then reconnect mains, and press u again. If
the unit still does not work, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you
are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the tracking with the $/4 TRACKING
NORMAL/SLOW buttons.

• Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the
position corresponding to the colour system which the
tape was recorded with.

• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the 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 wet­type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)

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Symptom

The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you

RecordingOthers

press r REC.

The microphone sound is
distorted. (SLV-KF295TK only)

No tape can be inserted.

The remote commander does
not function.

The unit needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• The MIC VOL control is set too high.

• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the unit.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.

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Specifications

System

RF output signal

UHF channels 30 to 39

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Microphone input

MIC IN 1/2 (2)
more than 3 kilohms, 1.84 mVrms

General

Power requirements

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

12W (SLV-KF295TK)
10 W (SLV-XF245TK)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 355 x 102 x 283.5 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.8 kg

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-KF295TK only)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel (SLV-KF295TK)

HI-FI

REC

L R

Front panel (SLV-XF245TK)

HI-FI

REC

L R

1 u (On/Standby) switch/indicator (8)

2 § EJECT button (11)

3 Tape compartment

4 Tape operation indicators

5 HiFi L/R indicators (12)

6 REC (recording) indicator

7 AUDIO MONITOR button (12)

8 03 REW button (11, 14)

9 · PLAY button (11)

!º )# FF button (11, 14)

!¡ r REC button (21)

!™ p STOP button (11)

!£ P PAUSE button (11)

!¢ PICTURE switch (12)

!∞ NTSC PB switch (12)

!§ COLOR SYSTEM switch (11)

!¶ Remote sensor (5)

(SLV-KF295TK only)

!• MIC VOL 1/2 controls (16)

!ª MIC IN 1/2 jacks (16)

@º ECHO control (16)

@¡ KARAOKE PON (ON/OFF) switch

(17)

@™ KARAOKE (ON/OFF) switch (16)

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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 VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (20)

5 LINE OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (7)

6 AERIAL IN connector (6)

7 TV SYSTEM switch (9)

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Remote commander (e.g. SLV-KF295TK)

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)

5 TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL

button (19)

6 r REC button (21)

7 P␣ PAUSE button (11)

8 0␣ REW button (11, 14)

9 p␣ STOP button (11)

!º u (On/Standby) switch (8)

!¡ & SLOW +/– buttons (14)

!™ $/4TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW

STILL ADJUST buttons (19)

!£ =/+ AMS buttons (17) (SLV-

KF295TK only)

!¢ 3/# SEARCH buttons (11, 14)

!∞ ·␣ PLAY button (11)

!§ )␣ FF button (11, 14)

Additional Information

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Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting

picture 19

tracking 19
Aerial hookup 6
AMS searching 17
Audio track 13
Auto head cleaner 21
AV connection 7

C

Cleaning the video
heads 22

Colour system

compatible colour

systems 2

setting 11
Connecting

the VCR and your TV 6

to a TV with audio/

video jacks 7

D

Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G

Echo 16
Editing 20

H, I, J

Hi-fi audio track 13

K, L

Karaoke sing-along 16
Reducing the playback

vocals 17

M

Monitoring

during playback 12

N

Normal audio track 13
NTSC-recorded tapes 12

O

OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 19

P, Q

Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting

Playback 10

at various speeds 11, 14
frame-by-frame 14
slow motion 14

R

Recording 20
Remote commander 5
Rental tape 12
RF CHANNEL screw 9

S

Safety tab 21
Searching at various

speeds 14
SP mode 13

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Tracking adjustment. See
Adjusting

Tuning your TV to the
unit 8

TV system 9

Sony Corporation

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