Sony SLV-KH7PL Operating Instructions Manual
3-861-477-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Player
Operating Instructions
G
SLV-KH7PL
©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 AC power cord must be changed only 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 AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet 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 programs, 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 program owner.
Introduction
2
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Hookups
Getting Started
Basic Operations
12 Playing a tape
16 Recording TV programs
Additional Operations
19 Playing/searching at various
speeds
21 Recording TV programs using the
easy timer
22 Karaoke sing-along
30 Searching with the AMS or index
function
32 Enjoying the surround sound
(Virtual Sound)
33 Adjusting the picture
34 Changing menu options
Editing
35 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
system
36 Basic editing
37 Audio dubbing
Additional Information
40 General setup information
41 Troubleshooting
43 Specifications
44 Index to parts and controls
back cover
Index
Introduction
3
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the unit:
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3phono)
• Microphone
• Plug adaptor
If the plug supplied with your VCR does not
fit your power outlet, attach the supplied
adaptor to the plug.
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) 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 this unit
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with
a dot (•) can be used to operate
your Sony TV.
Remote sensor
Getting Started
TV␣ ␣ /␣ ␣ VIDEO
To operate
the unit
a Sony TV
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 use different types of batteries.
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the unit
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
5Getting Started
Step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your unit can be hooked up. To hook up your
unit so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then
use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to
set up your unit.
If you have
a TV that has both audio/
video inputs and outputs
a TV that has only audio/
video inputs
a TV that has neither audio/
video inputs nor outputs
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup for
viewing
Audio/video (A/V) hookup for
recording TV programs
Audio/video (A/V) hookup for
viewing
Antenna hookup
Refer to
Pages 7 and 8
Page 9
Page 7
Pages 10 to 11
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your unit.
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 Started6
Audio/video (A/V) hookup for viewing
Pages 7 and 8
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. In addition,
for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your unit or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V
inputs, see “Antenna hookup” on page 10.
If you’re planning to use your unit only to play back pictures and movies,
you’re finished setting up the unit after you’ve made these connections. If
you have a TV with audio/video outputs, and want to record TV programs
from your TV, complete these connections first, and then go to “Audio/
video (A/V) hookup for recording TV programs” on page 9.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1
IN
LINE-1
OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo receiver
AUX IN
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
Stereo receiver
AUX IN
LINE-1
IN
LINE-1
OUT
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
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Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
• If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (page 15), the connection
using the audio/video cable is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs,
connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
continued
7Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SET UP MENU
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
AUDIO MIX
ON OFF
APC ON• OFF
•
AUTO ANT SEL ON OFF
CONNECT L1 TV• OTHER
•
A/V hookup: Video cassette player setup
After you’ve connected your TV, use the following procedure to set up the
unit.
Press MENU and select
SET UP MENU.
MENU
KARAOKE PROGRAM
SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ EXECUTE ]
Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF
and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 34.
Getting Started8
Audio/video (A/V) hookup for recording TV
programs
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) output jacks, you can record a program
showing on the TV. For details on recording, see “Recording TV programs”
on page 16.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video output jacks
This unit
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1
IN
LINE-1
OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
TV
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
A/V hookup: Video cassette player setup
When you connect both LINE-1 IN and LINE-1 OUT on the unit to the TV,
use the following procedure to set up the unit.
Page 9
Getting Started
Press MENU and select
SET UP MENU.
MENU
KARAOKE PROGRAM
SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ EXECUTE ]
Set CONNECT L1 to TV
and press EXECUTE.
SET UP MENU
AUTO ANT SEL ON OFF
AUDIO MIX
APC ON• OFF
CONNECT L1 TV• OTHER
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
•
ON OFF
•
For details, see page 34.
Note
• When you connect the LINE-1 IN jacks of the unit to other equipment, set
CONNECT L1 to OTHER.
9Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Antenna hookup
If you made A/V connections (page 7), skip this hookup.
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
Pages 10 to 11
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.
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 that 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 40.
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Antenna hookup: Video cassette player setup
When connecting the unit to the
TV using only the antenna cable,
you must set the RF UNIT
switch on the rear of the unit so
that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the unit.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
POWER
TV/VIDEO
TV
1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the unit to CH3 or CH4,
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
2 Press POWER to turn on the unit.
3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the unit’s display
window.
4 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1
(channel 3 or 4).
The clear blue screen appears on the TV screen. To assure that you
correctly select the TV channel for the unit, play a recorded tape.
Whenever you use the unit, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
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11Getting Started
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
6 EJECT
AUDIO
MONITOR
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0
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
DISPLAY
COUNTER
RESET
REPLAY
TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO
PLAY
P PAUSE
· PLAY
) FF
p STOP
0 REW
2 Insert a tape.
The unit turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
3 Press · PLAY.
PLAY
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
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Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press
p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE or · PLAY
) FF during stop
0 REW during stop
6 EJECT
To replay a recently watched scene
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch
again.
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The unit rewinds the tape
about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts
playback.
To use the time counter
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.
The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.
Basic Operations
HM S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
continued
13Basic Operations
Playing a tape (continued)
To select the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Stereo program
To listen to
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Standard sound*
* Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels.
Bilingual program
To listen to
Main
Sub
Main and sub
Standard sound*
* Usually the main sound (monaural).
On-screen display
STEREO
LCH
RCH
No indicator
On-screen display
LCH
RCH
STEREO
No indicator
Display window
L, R, STEREO
L, STEREO
R, STEREO
No indicator
Display window
L, STEREO
R, STEREO
L, R, STEREO
No indicator
To check audio channel and sound level
You can check the audio channel and sound level visually with the
indicators in the display window.
6
3
0
-
3
-
10
dB
LR
Notes
• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this unit but
the picture quality can not be guaranteed.
• To play a tape 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.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
SET UP MENU is set to OFF.
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Sound level indicator
Right channel indicator
Left channel indicator
Turning on the unit and TV, and starting playback
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).
How to connect to use this function
Connect the unit and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Audio/video (A/
V) hookup for viewing” on page 7.) Be sure to connect the audio/video
cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more.
The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander
while you are pointing it at the unit.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in
place for about two seconds.
The unit and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a
tape in the unit, playback starts automatically.
Notes
• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote
commander’s signal limitations.
• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a tape. If you
do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
Basic Operations
15Basic Operations
Recording TV programs
You can record TV programs from your
TV by connecting the TV to the unit’s
LINE-1 IN jacks.
Before you start…
• Connect the LINE-1 IN jacks of the
unit to the audio/video output jacks
of your TV (see “Audio/video (A/V)
hookup for recording TV programs”
on page 9).
• Set CONNECT L1 to TV in the SET UP
MENU (see page 9).
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DISPLAY
r REC
INPUT SELECT
TAPE SPEED
r REC
p STOP
p STOP
1 Turn on your TV and select the TV channel you want to record on
your TV.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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