Sony SLV-KF297MK2, SLV-KF300 Operating Instructions Manual
3-862-843-21 (1)
Video Cassette
Player
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-KF297MK2
SLV-KF300
©1999 Sony Corporation
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.
The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
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 (B/G and D/K),
MESECAM (B/G and D/K), 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.
• To play back tapes recorded with the PAL
and MESECAM colour systems, you need a
TV or colour monitor compatible with these
systems.
Introduction
2
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
19 Enjoying the surround sound
(Virtual Sound) (SLV-KF300 only)
20 Adjusting the picture
21 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
23 Troubleshooting
25 Specifications
26 Index to parts and controls
back cover
Index
Getting Started
Introduction
3
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)
• Microphone
Checking your model name
Getting Started
4
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-KF297MK2
and KF300. Check your model number by looking at the front panel
of your unit. The SLV-KF300 is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “SLV-KF297MK2 only.”
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.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push
in and down until the position (+) end
clicks into position.
Getting Started
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
Remote sensor
commander to operate the unit
and a Sony TV. To operate this
REC
unit, point at the remote sensor
on the unit. To operate the TV,
point at the remote sensor on
the TV.
TV/VIDEO
; (TV power)
u
(on/standby)
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 (on/standby)
; (TV power)
VOL +/–
PROG (CH) +/–
TV/VIDEO
Getting Started
5
Step 3
Connecting the unit
AERIAL OUT
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
to mains
: Signal flow
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 the mains lead to the mains.
AERIAL
OUT
IN
AERIAL
OUT
IN
Getting Started
6
Additional connections (A/V connection)
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.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV
Synchro Play function (see page 13),
this connection is necessary. (If
your TV has two or more inputs,
connect the audio/video cable to
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as
shown on the right.
Tip
(SLV-KF300 only)
• You can also use LINE 2 OUT jacks on the front of the unit.
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE 1 IN
LINE 1 OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE 1 IN
LINE 1 OUT
Audio cable (not supplied)
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Stereo system
AUX IN
Getting Started
Getting Started
7
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.
ON/STANDBY
REC
ON/STANDBY
1 Press 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.
Getting Started
8
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
RF CHANNEL
screwdriver to a position where
the TV clearly displays the playback picture.
To select 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
TV SYSTEM
distorted.
Getting Started
G
K
Getting Started
9
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
REC
NTSC PB
COLOR SYSTEM
6 EJECT
3/#
SEARCH
P PAUSE
) FF
· PLAY
p STOP
0 REW
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.
PLAY
3 Press · PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Basic Operations
10
REC
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