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
REESE HSE WISE SOrE PARIS INBIDE | equipment does cause interference to radio or
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.
{]
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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[1]
TIMER
REC
ON/OFF
button
(6
|
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]
®
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
<4<@
REW
(rewind),
>
PLAY,
»
FF
(fast-forward),
Press
so
that
the
desired
input
mode
indicator
@
STOP.
a/ee
PAUSE/STILL,
appears
in
the
display
window
to
select
the
program
~<4<4<@
HIGH
SPEED
REWIND
to be recorded. The indicator changes as follows.
=
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.

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TIMER CLEAR button
Press to clear the memory of the timer settings.
TIMER REC ON/OFF button
Press to enter timer recording standby mode.
Tape transport buttons
au PAUSE
@ REC (Press two buttons simultaneously.)
SLOW (+: for faster speed, —: for slower speed)
< , > DIRECTION (Press to decide the direction of
B® PLAY, x2 and SLOW. In
playback still mode, frame-by-
frame picture is available with this
button.)
x 2 (double speed)
@)/@43 SEARCH (reverse/forward)
m PLAY
~@<@ REW (rewind)
bP FF (fast-forward)
mSTOP
~<4<@ HIGH SPEED REWIND
AUDIO MONITOR button
Press to select the monitor sound.
VOL (volume) +/- buttons
Press to adjust the volume of the TV.
CHANNEL +/- buttons
INDEX button
Press to enter the index function mode.
INDEX MARK/ERASE buttons
Press to mark or erase an index signal on a tape
during recording or playback.
Battery insertion
1 Open the lid.
i
2 Insert two size AA (IEC designation on R6) batteries
| with the polarity lined up correctly.
: Notes on batteries
| With normal operation, the batteries last for
approximately 6 months.
elf the Commander is not to be used for a long
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
possible damage from battery leakage.
11

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order
to
watch
the
playback
picture
on
the
TV
screen
and
receive
TV
programs
on
this
VCR,
the
VCR
and
the
Before
You
Begin
TV must be connected properly.
The
connections
vary
depending
upon
the
type
of
TV
and
Turn
off
the
power
of
the
VCR
and
the
TV.
antenna
that
you
have.
¢Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cords
until
you
complete
We
will
show
you
here
some
typical
ways
you
can
make
all
of
the
connections.
these
connections
with
the
supplied
accessories.
*If
your
TV
does
not
match
the
three
examples
below
Before
operating
the
VCR,
read
through
this
section
and
Consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer
or
qualified
technician.
make the correct connections.
Basic
connections
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75-ohm
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
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Check
the
antenna
>
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jana
Read
through
“Connecting
terminals
on
your
TV
VHF
and
UHF
separate
antenna
Examples
1
to
5.”
terminals
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VHF ©
Additional connections [—
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You can enjoy better picture
If
your
TV
has
video
and
quality.
audio
input
jacks
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Read
through
“Connecting
AUDIO
Example
6.”
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quality by connecting the VCR
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the
audio
system.
Read
audio system through “Connecting Example
7"
Caution
|
Connections
between
the
recorder
VHF/UHF
OUT
Commission
regarding
the
use
and
operation
of
rf
connector
and
the
antenna
terminals
of
a
TV
receiver
devices.
should
be
made
only
as
shown
in
the
instructions.
Never
connect
the
output
of
the
recorder
to
an
antenna
Failure
to
do
so
may
result
in
operation
that
violates
or
make
simultaneous
(parallel)
antenna
and
recorder
the
regulations
of
the
Federal
Communications
connections
at
the
antenna
terminals
of
your
receiver.
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Connecting Example 1 Connecting Example 2
To Connect a Combination VHF/UHF Antenna To Connect a VHF Antenna Only
If the antenna cable is a
300-ohm twin lead (flat)
type
Antenna connector | =
(supplied)
if the antenna cable is a
75-ohm coaxial (round)
type
| !
F-type connector : i
(not supplied)
VHF/UHF * Use an RFC-8
external cable (not
supplied), 8m (25 ft)
long, if the supplied
75-ohm coaxial cable
is not long enough.
F-type
connector
(not supplied)
VHF/UHF IN
ees VHF/UHF iN
VHF/UHF OUT
75-ohm coaxial
cable *
(supplied)
75-ohm coaxial cable
EAC-66 U/V L (supplied)
band separator
(mixer)
(not supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
VHF/UHF
1 Disconnect the TV antenna cable from the TV and 1 Disconnect the TV antenna cable from the TV and
connect it to the VCR. connect it to the VCR.
2 Connect the VCR and the TV. If the antenna cable is a 75-ohm coaxial (round) type
Use an F-type connector (not supplied).
lf your TV has a single terminal for the VHF/UHF
antenna If the antenna cable is a 300-ohm twin lead (flat) type
Connect directly using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial Use the antenna connector (supplied).
cable.
2 Connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR and the VHF
If your TV has separate VHF/UHF antenna terminais antenna terminal on the TV with the 75-ohm coaxial
Use a U/V band separator. cable (supplied).
How to attach the U/V band separator and the F-type How to attach the antenna connector and an F-type
connector connector 43
See page 17. See page 17.

Connections
Connecting Example 3
To
Connect
a
UHF
Antenna
Only
A
The
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
is
combined
:
UHF
Antenna connector
(supplied)
VHF/UHF IN
75-ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
VHF/UHF
1
Attach
the
supplied
antenna
connector
to
the
cable.
2
Attach
the
antenna
connector
to
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
VCR.
3
Connect
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
VCR
and
the
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV.
14
The
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminals
on
the
TV
are
separated
UHF
Antenna connector
(supplied)
VHF/UHF IN
EAC-66
U/V band
_separator (mixer) (not supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
1
Attach
the
supplied
antenna
connector
to
the
cable.
2
Attach
the
antenna
connector
to
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
VCR.
3
Attach
the
EAC-66
U/V
band
separator
to
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
VCR.
4
Connect
the
separator
to
the
VHF
and
UHF
antenna
terminals
on
the
TV.
How
to
attach
the
antenna
connector
and
the
U/V
band
separator
See
page
17.

Connecting Example 4
To Connect Both the VHF and UHF Antennas
A|
if
the
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
is
combined
UHF VHF
EAC-66
U/V band separator
(mixer (not supplied)
F-type connector
(not supplied)
VHF/UHF IN
75-ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
VHF/UHF
1 Attach a U/V band separator (mixer) with the VHF
and UHF antennas to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.
2 Connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR and the
VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the TV.
If the VHF/UHF antenna terminals on the TV are
separated
UHF ool VHF
EAC-66
U/V band
separator
(mixer) (not supplied)
a
F-type connector
(not supplied)
VHF/UHF IN
EAC-66
U/V band separator (mixer)
(not supplied)
75-ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
1 Attach an U/V band separator (mixer) with the VHF
and UHF antennas to VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.
2 Attach an U/V band separator to VHF/UHF OUT on
the VCR.
3 Connect the separator to the VHF and UHF antenna
terminals on the TV.
How to attach a U/V band separator and an F-type
connector
See page 17.
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Connections
Connecting Example 5
To Connect a Cable TV System
A\| If your TV set has a builtin CATV decoder
CATV 75-ohm coaxial cable
F-type connector
not supplied
VHF/UHF IN Se (not supplied)
Y VHF/UHF OUT
75-ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
EAC-66
U/V band
separator (mixer)
(not supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable (supplied)
©
VHF/UHF
A connecting example is given above, however you should
consult your cable company to make sure that the cable
is properly connected.
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if your TV set does not have a built-in CATV decoder
CATV 75-ohm coaxial
cable
F-type connector
VHFIUHF (not supplied)
IN
75-ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
CATV
channel
converter
VHFIUHF
Connect the cable TV channel converter between the TV
and the VCR.
By setting ANT TV/VTR to TV, you can watch a cabie TV
program while playing back or recording video sources
using LINE IN VIDEO on the VCR.
Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV
system installers attention to Article 820-22 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

Strip the cover of the cable so that 3/8 inch of the
1 center conductor is exposed.
aa ton 10mm
(3/8 inch)
7mm
(1/4 inch)
Slip the crimping ring over the cable and fold back
2 the shield.
—— +
Insert the inner conductor into the F-type
3 connector shaft and push the end of the cable into
the connector as far as it will go.
F-type connector
Cb ~+off)
Slide the crimping ring over this assembly and
4 pinch the crimping ring with pilars to hold the
connector in place.
5 Cut the center conductor.
3mm
(1/8 inch)
Insert the F-type connector into VHF/UHF IN on
6 the VCR.
)- — Gi) VHF/UHF IN
5
Last e external antenna connector (supplied)
300-ohm twin lead cable
screws
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF
antenna under the screws on antenna connector.
3 Tighten the screws again.
Attaching an EAC-66 U/V band separator (mixer)
| (not supplied)
VHF/UHF IN 300-ohm twin lead
y
75-ohm coaxial cable
Loosen the screws on the U/V band separator.
Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF
antenna under the screws.
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the U/V band
separator.
Connect the U/V band separator to VHF/UHF IN on
the VCR.
Bm © ND —
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Connections
Connecting Example 6
To
Connect
a
TV
Equipped
with
Video/Audio
Input
Jacks
VHF/UHF IN
el } “
“VHF/UHF . MONITOR OUT
OUT. Hf) b}viDeo
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
Audio/video
connecting cable
:
(supplied)
eae
AUDIOg
: NAR
Uy VIDEO IN
If
your
TV
has
video/audio
input
jacks,
connect
them
to
the
MONITOR
OUT
jacks
on
the
VCR
to
obtain
a
higher
quality
picture.
1 Make connections between an antenna and
VHF/UHF IN on the VCR, and between VHF/UHF
OUT on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the
TV following examples 1 to 5.
2 Connect MONITOR OUT on the VCR and the video/
audio input jacks on the TV with the supplied audio/
video connecting cable.
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Connecting Example 7
To Connect an Audio System
Audio system
to auxiliary input
’ or tape inputs of
the amplifier
to recording
outputs of =
the amplifier
RK-C74
i
LINE
IN
4
(or
2)
(not
supplied)
AUDIO
LINE OUT
MONITOR OUT §3 £3 MONITOR OUT
AUDIO ¥ VIDEO
Audio/video
connecting cable
(supplied)
AUDIO IN {)
Color monitor
You can enjoy tapes recorded in hi-fi stereo when the VCR
is connected to your audio system.
Notes
elf the VCR is installed near a tuner or a radio, noise
may be heard in AM reception. In this case, move
the VCR away from the tuner or the radio, adjust
the AM antenna for minimum noise, or connect an
external AM antenna to the tuner.
¢Since a hi-fi recorded tape has a wide dynamic
range, turn down the volume on the amplifier
before playing back the tape to avoid damaging the
i speakers.
| Before connecting or disconnecting the power
cord of the VCR, be sure to turn off the connected
! amplifier.

Adjusting a TV
ra
RF UNIT
3CH
4CH
If you have connected your VCR and TV via antenna
terminals only, either channel 3 or 4 must be selected on
your TV to receive the signal from the VCR. To get the
proper RF signal, set the RF UNIT selector on the rear
panel of the VCR.
If the connection between the VCR and TV has been
made via video/audio jacks, skip this step.
1 Set RF UNIT to 3. CH or 4 CH.
lf channel 4 is active in your area, set the selector to
channel 3, and vice versa.
2 Press POWER.
The indicator lights.
3 Press ANT TV/VTR so that the VTR indicator lights.
4 Check that the TUNER indicator appears in the display
window, then select an active channel in your area by
pressing CHANNEL +/-.
5 turn on the TV and select either VHF channel 3o0r4
whichever was set on RF UNIT.
The TV program selected on the VCR appears on the
TV screen.
Your TV is now tuned to receive the signal from the VCR.
Whenever you use the VCR, select the channel you
choose above on the TV.
Note
For details about TV channel setting, see the
instruction manual of the TV.
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Menu System
Many of the operations on this VCR are performed using First display the main MENU and select the item you want
amenu system. In this system you select a desired item to operate or preset.
from the items displayed on the TV screen.
How to Display the Main MENU
Before you begin Operation
eCheck the connection between the VCR and the TV.
lf your TV is equipped with video/audio input jacks, be 1 Turn on the TV.
sure to connect them to MONITOR OUT on the VCR for If your TV is equipped with video/audio input jacks
on-screen display. On-screen display does not appear if Select the input for the VCR.
the TV is connected to LINE OUT VIDEO. If your TV is not equipped with video/audio input
jacks
Select the channel for the VCR (3 or 4).
2 Press POWER.
Press ANT TV/VTR so that the VTR indicator lights.
(Only for TV without video/audio input jacks)
4 Press MENU.
The main MENU appears.
AUTO REPEAT
TIMER SET/CHECK
MODE SET
TUNER PRESET
FUNCTION MEMORY
CLOCK SET
DEMONSTRATION
Cursor
MENU
5 Move cursor to the
desired menu with
AUTO MENU
AorY. AUTO REPEAT
TIMER SET/CHECK
MODE SET
TUNER PRESET
FUNCTION MEMORY
»CLOCK SET
DEMONSTRATION
Example
6 Press EXECUTE.
The selected menu ClOCh BET :
display appears. SiG 11990 MON AM12:00
t
To erase the menu display
Press MENU again.
To display another menu display
Press MENU to erase the present menu and repeat
steps 4 to 6.
| The position of the cursor is stored unless the
| power plug is disconnected.
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