Sony SLV-575UC User manual

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex- For the customers in the U.S.A.
pose the unit to rain or moisture. INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is,
instrict accordance with the manufacturers
CAUTION instructions, may cause interference to radio and
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK television reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
computing device in accordance with the specifica-
tions in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential installation.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) _ However, there is no guarantee that inteference will
; hot occur in a particular installation. If this
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [im | television reception, which can be determined by
' turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, |
This symbot is intended to alert the Relocate the equipment with respect to the
user to the presence of uninsulated receiver
“dangerous voltage” within the prod- More the equipment away from the receiver
uct's enclosure that may be of suffi- H Piug the equipment into a different outlet so that
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of equipment and receiver are on different branch
electric shock to persons. circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
This symbol is intended to alert the experienced _radio/television technician for
user to the presence of important additional suggestions. The user may find the
operating and maintenance (servicing) following booklet prepared by the Federal
instructions in the literature accompa- Communications Commission helpful:
nying
the
appliance.
“How
to
identify
and
Resolve
Radio-TV
Interference
Problems”. This booklet is available from the US.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the front.
The serial number is located on the top of the panel.
Record the serial number in the space provided right.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony deater Serial No.
regarding this product.
Model No. SLV-575UC

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Preliminaries
Precautions
On Safety
¢Operate the unit only on 120V AC, 60Hz.
eShould anything fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
eOne blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
eUnplug the unit from the wall outlet if it will not be used
for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by the piug. Never pull the cord itself.
On Installation
eAllow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
*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.
The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal
position. Do not install it in an inclined position.
¢Keep the unit and cassette tapes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large
loudspeakers.
*Do not place any heavy object on the unit.
eWhen the unit is not in use, turn the power off to
conserve energy and to extend the life of the unit.
eRemove and store video cassettes after recording or
playback.
eStore the cassettes in their cases and keep them in an
upright position to prevent intrusion of dust and uneven
winding.
On Cleaning
eClean 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, which might damage the finish.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They
make an ideal container in which to transport the unit.
When shipping the unit to another location, repack it as
illustrated on the carton.
If you have any questions about this unit, contact your
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Before You Begin
' (] Check that the following accessories are in the
carton with your VCR:
eRemote Commander RMT-V575A (1)
eSize AA (R6) batteries (2)
eExternal antenna connector (1)
¢75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
¢Audio/video connecting cable (1)
C1 In the text of this manual, the buttons and
switches are shown in capital letters.
Example:
Press PLAY.
CJ The buttons on the Commander and the VCR with
the same mark have the same functions.
OC Notes are enclosed in boxes.

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How to Use This Manual
This manual is arranged to help you quickly find the
information you need for the operation of the SLV-575UC.
This manual consists of the following 4 sections.
1 Preliminaries
2 Preparation
3 Operation
4 Other Information
First, look through the Table of Contents.
If you are already familiar with VCR operation, read
starting from the “Preparation” section. If you are new to
VCR operation, start with “Identifying the Operational
Parts” to familiarize yourself with this VCR. To have a
quick overview of the operation of this VCR, refer to
“Playing a Tape” (page 30), “Recording TV Programs”
(page 37), and “Timer Recording” (page 44).
Overview of the SLV-575UC .
Tape editing
Video/audio input jacks on front panel
Offer easy connection to another VCR.
Control S input
Allows this VCR to be remotely controlled by other
equipment connected.
On-screen display
AUTO MENU
Displayed to set the VCR to the desired automatic tape
operation.
AUTO REPEAT
Allows to play back the desired portion of the tape
repeatedly.
Data screen
Displays tape counter, tape speed, remaining tape length,
current date and time, etc.
Timer title
Just before a timer recording starts, the date, time and
channel of the program are recorded.
Other convenient functions =
AUTO TRACKING function
Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum
picture.
SWING SHUTTLE ring
Allows quick access to the desired scene.
Function memory
Enables starting of the desired tape operation with a
press of the button.
High-quality picture/sound
High-quality picture
The SLV-575UC provides sharp, finely detailed pictures
through High Quality picture technology.
HQ: The video cassette recorder (VCR) with this marking
incorporates VHS high-quality picture technology and is
compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the
VHS] mark.
High quality sound
This VCR automatically performs hi-fi recordings.
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
Wow and flutter: Less than 0.005%
Audio frequency response: 20 — 20,000 Hz
Reproduces clear sound
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Identifying
the
Operational
Parts
POWER switch and indicator [5|AUTO TRACKING indicator
Press to turn on the power of the VCR. The indicator Blinks while the VCR is searching for the best tracking
lights when power is supplied. position.
Lights when the best position is obtained.
LINE IN 2 VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (phono type)
Connect to the video/audio output of other VCR or [6 ]Remote sensor
video camera. Point the supplied infrared Remote Commander
RMT-V575A here.
SHARPNESS control
Adjust the sharpness of the playback picture if [7 Display window
necessary. Normally set this control at the center See “Indications in the Display Window.” (page 61)
indented position.
[8]SWING SHUTTLE ring
[4]REC LEVEL controls Turn to select the playback speed during playback or in
Adjust the audio recording level. Normally set these recording pause mode.
controls to the El position.
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(9]* EJECT button ([3] COMMAND MODE selector
Press
to
eject
the
cassette.
To
remotely
control
the
VCR
with
the
supplied
Remote
Commander, set this selector to the same position as
(IPHONES (headphones) jack (stereo mini type) that on the Commander.
Connect headphones. Usually set both selectors to VTR 3.
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Cassette
compartment
([4]HIGH
SPEED
REWIND
indicator
Insert
a
cassette.
When
the
cassette
is
inserted,
the
Lights
when
you
press
<<<
HIGH
SPEED
REWIND.
power is automatically turned on.
{[2|PHONE LEVEL (headphone level) control
Adjust the headphone level.

identifying
the
Operational
Parts
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TIMER
REC
ON/OFF
button
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TRACKING
AUTO/MANUAL
button
Press
to
set
the
VCR
to
timer
recording
standby
Press
to
reactivate
the
automatic
tracking
function
mode.
after
adjusting
tracking
manually.
When
changing
or
canceling
a
timer
recording,
or
operating
the
unit
before
a
timer
recording
starts,
TRACKING
NORMAL/SLOW
and
STILL
ADJUST
press
this
button
to
get
out
of
timer
recording
buttons
standby
mode.
Press
either
of
the
buttons
to
clear
streaks
that
may
appear on the
screen
during
normal
or
slow
speed
ANT
TV/VTR
button
playback
or
to
reduce
picture
shaking
in
still
mode.
Press
so
that
the
VTR
indicator
lights
to
watch
a
program
selected
on the VCR.
To watch
one
TV
[8]
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REC button
program
while
recording
another,
press
this
button
Press
to
start
recording.
again to turn off the indicator.
[9] Tape transport buttons
INPUT
SELECT
button
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REW
(rewind),
>
PLAY,
»
FF
(fast-forward),
Press
so
that
the
desired
input
mode
indicator
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STOP.
a/ee
PAUSE/STILL,
appears
in
the
display
window
to
select
the
program
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HIGH
SPEED
REWIND
to be recorded. The indicator changes as follows.
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QUICK
TIMER
button
TUNER 2 (channel number) -————|_ LINE L1 Press to start quick timer recording and to set the
‘a recording duration.
——-| LINE L2 |
({]) EDIT ON/OFF button
(4]
REC
MODE
button
Normally
keep
this
button
at
OFF
(ie.
the
EDIT
Press
to
select
the
recording
tape
speed,
SP
or
EP.
indicator
is
off
in
the
display
window).
When
using
this VCR
for
editing,
press
this
button
to
light
the
CHANNEL
+/-
buttons
EDIT
indicator.
Press to select the preset channels. Press + to
advance and - to reverse.

Rear Panel
o
im VHF/UHF IN and OUT connectors (F type) (5] MONITOR OUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (phono type)
Connect to the LINE IN jacks on a TV. The VCR
CONTROL S§ IN jack (mini type) displays on-screen display on the TV or monitor
Connect to the CONTROL §S output jack of a Sony through this connection.
TV set or TV tuner to operate the VCR by remote
control through them. [6] AC power cord
Also connect to the CONTROL S output jack of
another Sony VCR for synchronized editing. RF UNIT selector
Use to select the channel for VCR, 3CH or 4 CH,
LINE IN 1 AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (phono type) whichever is not active in your area.
Connect to the LINE OUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks of
other video equipments.
LINE OUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (phono type)
Connect to the LINE IN AUDIO and VIDEO jacks of
other video equipments.
If you connect the TV to these jacks, on-screen
display does not appear.

Identifying the Operational Parts
Remote Commander
[|] COMMAND MODE selector
To remotely control the VCR with the Commander, set
this selector to the same position as that on the VCR.
Usually set both selectors to VTR 3.
Change the position as shown below to control other
Sony VCRs.
VTR 1: For Sony Betamax VCRs
VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs
VTR 3: For Sony VHS format VCRs
INPUT SELECT button
Press to select the sources to be recorded.
The selected input mode indicator appears in the
display window.
[3] REC MODE button
Press to select the recording tape speed, SP or EP.
[4] Menu operation buttons
Press MENU to display or erase the main MENU.
Press </P»/A/¥ to move the cursor or change the
setting and press EXECUTE to store the setting.
5| FUNCTION MEMORY button
Press to execute one of the sequential tape
operations in the FUNCTION MEMORY menu
assigned to this button.
10
[6]
ANT TV/VTR (Antenna TV/VTR) button
Press to light the VTR indicator in the display window
to watch the playback picture or the TV program
selected on the VCR. When you want to watch a TV
program while the VCR is in use, press this button
again to turn off the VTR indicator. This button is
effective when your TV is connected to the VCR via
the VHF antenna terminal only.
POWER switch
TVIVTR selector
Set to TV when you use the supplied Commander to
operate a TV and to VTR to operate a VCR.
DATA SCREEN button
Press to erase or display the on-screen display.
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the counter number to OHOOMOOS.
Channel number and ENTER buttons
Press the appropriate button(s) and ENTER to select
the channel directly.
For example, to select channel 10, press 1, 0 and
ENTER or to select channel 4, press 4 and ENTER.