Sony SLV-7000KCH User manual

Sony Corporation
Index
A, B
Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting
picture 34
tracking 34
volume 70
Aerial hookup 7
APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 34
Audio dubbing 36
Audio track 32
AV connection 6
C
Cleaning the video
heads 62
Colour system
compatible colour
systems 2
setting 12
Connecting
the player and your
TV 6
to a TV with audio/
video jacks 6
Continuous play 17
Counter 13
D
Dubbing. See Editing
E, F, G
Editing 30
EP mode 29
H
Handling CDs 61
Hi-fi audio track 32
I, J
Index
searching 33
K
Karaoke sing along 23
Adding harmony 58
Backing up your
singing 56
Grading your
singing 59
Reducing the playback
vocals 56
L
Language selection 10
Locating
a specific point 42
a specific scene 39
a specific track 42
using index 33
LP mode 28
M
Monitoring
during playback 26
N, O
Normal audio track 32
NTSC-recorded tapes 9
P, Q
PBC functions 51
Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting
Playback 11, 16
at various
speeds 12, 17, 26
frame-by-frame 26
slow motion 26
Program 48,54
changing 50, 54
checking 50
R
Recording 28
saving 29
Remaining time 20
Remote commander 5
Resume Play 41
S
Safety tab 29
Scene Search 39
Searching
at various
speeds 12, 17, 26
with the index
function 33
Shuffle Play 47
Slow-motion play 26
SP mode 28
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Total playing time 19
Tracking adjustment. See
Adjusting
TV system 9

3-859-325-11(1)
1997 by Sony Corporation
SLV-7000K CH/PS
Operating Instructions
Video CD Player/
Video Cassette
Player
PAL NTSC

Introduction
2
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.
Laser component in this product is capable
of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for
Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
The following caution label is located inside of
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 player is designed to record and play back
using the PAL (B/G and D/K), MESECAM (B/
G and D/K), and NTSC colour systems.
Recording of video sources based on other
colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Video CD
Player / Video Cassette Player. Before
operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Introduction 3
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting
8Step 4: Tuning your TV to this player
10 Step 5: Selecting a language
Getting Started
Basic Operations - VHS part
11 Playing a tape
Basic Operations - VCD part
15 The VCD part of this player can
play the various discs
16 Playing a VIDEO CD/Audio CD
19 Using the display window
Basic Operations - Karaoke
function
22 Before you start karaoke
23 Karaoke sing-along
25 Displaying the karaoke
information
Enjoying Playback and
Recording a Tape
26 Playing/searching at various
speeds
28 Recording TV programmes
30 Editing with another VCR
33 Searching with the index function
34 Adjusting the picture
35 Changing menu options
36 Audio dubbing
Enjoying Playback of a
VIDEO CD/Audio CD
39 Locating scenes directly using the
scene numbers (Scene Search)
41 Resuming playback from the
point you stopped a VIDEO CD
(Resume Play)
42 Locating a particular point in a
scene or track
45 Playing repeatedly
47 Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
48 Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
51 Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (PBC Playback)
53 Switching the sound
Enjoying Karaoke Sing-
along
54 Programming the order of the
songs
56 Using the various functions
60 Recording your karaoke singing
Additional Information
61 Precautions
62 Troubleshooting
64 Specifications
65 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index

Getting Started
4
• Remote commander
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-
phono)
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with this player
• Mains lead
• Microphone
• Plug adaptor (SLV-7000K CH only)
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models : SLV-7000K CH,
7000K PS. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of
your unit. The SLV-7000K CH is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “SLV-7000K CH only.”

Getting Started 5
Getting Started
Remote sensor
TV / VCD/VHS
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.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this
player and a Sony TV. Buttons
on the remote commander
marked with a dot (•) can be
used to operate your Sony TV.
To operate
VCD/VHS
a Sony TV
Set TV / VCD/VHS to
VCD/VHS and point at the remote sensor on this player
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Notes
• The TV/VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from aerial in or line in.
The button does not control this player.
• 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.

Getting Started
6
R_AUDIO_L VIDEO
LINE
-1 OUT IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Step 3
Connecting
to mains
LINE IN
Audio/video cable
LINE OUT
AC IN
: Signal flow
1Connect LINE-1 OUT of this unit and the LINE IN of your TV using
the supplied audio/video cable.
2Connect AC IN of the unit to the mains
using the supplied mains lead.

Getting Started 7
Getting Started
Additional connections
To a TV that does not have phono
type audio/video input jacks
Connect the TV as shown on the
right.
To a stereo system
When you enjoy a VCD and an audio CD,
you can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as shown on the
right.
TV Aerial cable
This unit Stereo system
Audio cable (not supplied)
AERIAL IN
IN
OUT
TV
Video cable (not supplied)
LINE
-1 OUT
Video CD
DIRECT
OUT
AUX IN
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO
IN VIDEO

Getting Started
8
1Press ON/STANDBY to turn on this player..
2Press INPUT SELECT 1 (or press VHS INPUT SELECT on the
remote repeatedly until “LINE1” appears).
INPUT SELECT 1 button lights up.
3Turn 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.
4Tune the TV so that a blue screen appears on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.
You have now tuned your TV to this player. From now on,
whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
If the blue screen does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear blue
screen” on the next page.
Step 4
Tuning your TV to this player
If you have connected this player to the TV using the audio/video cable,
skip this step.
ON/STANDBY
INPUT SELECT 1
ON/
STANDBY
VHS
INPUT
SELECT

Getting Started 9
Getting Started
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROG +/– on the remote of this
player. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you
press PROG +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear blue screen
If the blue screen does not appear
clearly in step 4 above, turn the RF
CHANNEL screw at the rear of this
player with a screwdriver to a
position where the TV clearly
displays the blue screen.
Selecting the TV system
For your TV to receive the correct
signal from this player, you must set
the TV SYSTEM switch at the rear of
this player 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 distorted.
Selecting the NTSC PB switch
For your TV to receive the correct
signal from this player, you must set
the NTSC PB switch at the rear of this
player. If this switch is set to the
wrong position, the picture will be
distorted.
RF CHANNEL
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of this player according to the colour system of your
TV.
Set NTSC PB (VHS/VCD) to
PAL /PAL
4.43 NTSC/PAL
NTSC/NTSC
If your TV is
PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
Notes
• If you play a VCD whose colour system is different from the NTSC PB position
(VCD) you selected, the size of the picture may not be correct.
• After you changed the NTSC PB position (VCD) of this switch, turn off the power
once, then turn it on again.
G
K
TV SYSTEM
NTSC PB
ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC3.58
PAL NTSC3.58

Getting Started
10
•MENU
Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen language
from English to Chinese.
Before you start...
•Turn on this player and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
1Press MENU.
2 Press CURSOR >/.to move the cursor
(z) to LANGUAGE and press EXE.
3Press CURSOR >/.to select the desired
language, then press EXE.
Note
• The settings in the menu return to initial settings when you disconnect the mains
lead.
Step 5
MENU
CURSOR
>/./?//
EXE

Basic Operations - VHS part 11
Basic Operations
Basic Operations - VHS part
Playing a tape 6VHS
EJECT
3/# SEARCH
PPAUSE
)FF
pSTOP
·PLAY
0REW
DISPLAY
COLOR SYSTEM
continued
In the lid
COUNTER
RESET
1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2Insert a tape.
The VHS part turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
3Press ·PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
SOUND EFFECTOR

Basic Operations - VHS part
12
Playing a tape (continued)
Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Search forward
Search backward
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press
pSTOP
PPAUSE
PPAUSE or ·PLAY
)FF or #SEARCH during playback
0REW or 3SEARCH during playback
)FF during stop
0REW during stop
6EJECT
To set the colour system
If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on this player to
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally set the
switch to AUTO.)
If your tape was recorded in
PAL
NTSC
MESECAM
Set COLOR SYSTEM to
PAL/MESECAM
NTSC
PAL/MESECAM
Sound effect
You can use the surround sound effect. To activate the surround function,
set the SOUND EFFECTOR switch to NORMAL.
To give a monaural source the effect of a stereo sound, set the SOUND
EFFECTOR switch to STEREO. The STEREO function also works for
monaural sound from LINE INPUT.
To cancel the surround sound effect
Set the SOUND EFFECTOR switch to OFF.

Basic Operations - VHS part 13
Basic Operations
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.
Using the on-screen display
You can check the operating status of the player and the information about
the tape with the on-screen display on the TV screen.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen display changes as follows:
When AUTO DISPLAY is set to OFF under SET UP MENU in the menu
system, the on-screen display changes DISPLAY ON and OFF each time you
press DISPLAY.
Tip
• To change the output signal to LINE OUT to the VHS signal manually, press
OUTPUT SELECT VHS.
Notes
• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting
cycles of the two video systems.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– the picture is black and white
– the picture shakes
– no picture appears on the TV screen
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen
– the colour density increases or decreases.
• When the KARAOKE (ON/OFF) switch is set to on, this player displays the
karaoke information (page 25).
• You need to press OUTPUT SELECT VHS button to select the VHS part before
playing when OUTPUT SEL is set to NORMAL under SET UP MENU in the menu
system.
continued

Basic Operations - VHS part
14
Playing a tape (continued)
Turning on this player 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 this player and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Connecting”
on page 6.) 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
this player.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is
in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO
PLAY VHS and hold the remote
commander in place for about
two seconds.
This player and TV turn on, and
the TV is set to VCR reception. If
there is a tape in this player,
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 VHS while playing back a video
tape. If you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO
PLAY VHS

Basic Operations-VCD part 15
Basic Operations
The VCD part of this player can play
the various discs
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
To play a VIDEO CD
See page 16.
To enjoy PBC Playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
See page 51.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy
two kinds of playback according to the disc type.
Disc type
VIDEO CD without PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 )
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 )
You can
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well
as music.
Play interactive software using menu screens
displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in
addition to the video playback functions of Ver
1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures.
Audio CDs
Audio
12 cm/8 cm (CD single)
74 min./
20 min.
VIDEO CDs
Audio + Video
(moving pictures)
12 cm/8 cm
74 min./
20 min.
Basic Operations - VCD part

Basic Operations-VCD part
16
Playing a VIDEO
CD/Audio CD
PPAUSE
pSTOP
§OPEN/CLOSE
+NEXT
=PREV
number
buttons
ON/STANDBY
OPEN/CLOSE
SELECT
with the
label side up
·PLAY
1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
When using an amplifier, turn on the amplifier and select this player
position.
2Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the player.
3Press §OPEN/CLOSE, and place the disc
on the disc tray.
4Press ·PLAY.
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once
(Continuous Play).
ON/
STANDBY

Basic Operations-VCD part 17
Basic Operations
Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Go to the next track or scene*
Go back to the preceding track or scene*
Locate a specific track
Locate a specific part of a track or scene
Stop play and remove the CD
Press
pSTOP
PPAUSE
PPAUSE or ·PLAY
+NEXT
=PREV
+NEXT or =PREV, number button
of the track
and hold )or 0down, or #(Locked
search)
§OPEN/CLOSE
* VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver 2.0) only
Sound effect
You can use the surround sound effect. To activate the surround function,
set the SOUND EFFECTOR switch to NORMAL.
To give a monaural source the effect of a stereo sound, set the SOUND
EFFECTOR switch to STEREO. The STEREO function also works for
monaural sound from LINE INPUT.
To cancel the surround sound effect
Set the SOUND EFFECTOR switch to OFF.
Tips
• When “RESUME” appears in the display window, you can resume playback from
the point where you stopped the VIDEO CD.
• Automatic pause function works according to the signal encoded on the disc during
VIDEO CD playback. If the player doesn’t resume play for a long time, press ∏or
·to resume play manually.
• A track is a section of a picture or a music piece on a disc. Each track is assigned
track number to enable you to locate the track you want.
• To change the output signal to LINE OUT to the VCD signal manually, press
OUTPUT SELECT VCD.
Notes
• When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, in Step 4, the menu screen appears
on the TV screen. You can play the VIDEO CD interactively, following the
instructions on the menu screen.
• You need to press the OUTPUT SELECT VCD button to select the VCD part before
playing when OUTPUT SEL is set to NORMAL under SET UP MENU in the menu
system.
continued

Basic Operations-VCD part
18
Turning on this player 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 this player and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Connecting”
on page 6.) 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
this player.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is
in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO
PLAY VCD and hold the remote
commander in place for about
two seconds.
This player and TV turn on, and
the TV is set to VCR reception. If
there is a disc in this player,
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 VCD while playing back a VCD or
audio CD. If you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s
tuner.
Playing a VIDEO CD/Audio CD (continued)
TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO
PLAY VCD

Basic Operations-VCD part 19
Basic Operations
TIME
Using the display
window
You can check information about the
disc using the display window.
Checking the total number and playing time of the
tracks
Press TIME before you start playing.
The information also appears
when you press §OPEN/CLOSE
to close the disc tray.
Display information while playing a disc
While playing an audio CD or a VIDEO CD without PBC functions, the
display window shows following items.
Total playing time
Music calendar
Total number of tracks
Current track number Index number
"PBC" is displayed while playing
a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.
(page 51)
continued
Playing time
Music calendar