Sony SLV-KA177PL, SLV-KA200PL, SLV-KF300PL Operating Instructions Manual

3-861-244-12 (1)

Video Cassette
Player

Operating Instructions

SLV-KA177PL

©1997 by 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.

Introduction

2

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Hookups

Basic Operations

10 Playing a tape

Additional Operations

12 Playing/searching at various speeds
14 Karaoke sing-along
16 Adjusting the picture

Additional Information

17 General setup information
18 Troubleshooting
20 Specifications
21 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

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors

• Microphone

Getting Started

4

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 positive (+) end
clicks into position.

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

REC

TV/VIDEO

; (TV power)
u

(on/standby)
PROG(CH) +/–

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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

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5

Step 3

Hookups

Selecting the hookup

There are basically two ways to hookup this unit depending on whether
your TV has audio/video inputs or not.

If your TV has audio/video inputs

See “Audio/video (A/V) hookup” on page 7.

If your TV doesn’t have audio/video inputs

See “Antenna hookup” on pages 8 and 9.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are

completed.

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause

picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest

Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Getting Started

6

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture
and sound if you hook up your unit using these connections.

You’re finished setting up the unit after you’ve made the connections.
If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see page 8 for antenna hookup.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

This unit

TV

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

This unit

TV

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

IN

VIDEO
AUDIO

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Audio/video cable (not supplied)

continued

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7

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs.

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

This unit

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)

This unit

VHF/UHF
IN

OUT

or

or

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

VHF

B

UHF

VHF

C

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

VHF

B

UHF

VHF

C

UHF

Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.

Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.

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8

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the unit directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 17.