Sony SLV-757UC User manual

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose the unit to rain or moisture.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is,
instrict accordance with the manufacturers
instructions, may cause interference to radio and
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.
However, there is no guarantee that inteference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or
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
Relocate the equipment with respect to the
receiver
More the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced _radio/television technician _ for
additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
“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.
For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
-— 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.
Owners 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
dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
SLV-757UC
Serial No.

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On Safety
¢Operate the unit only on 120V AC, 60Hz.
*Should 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.
*Unplug the unit from the wail outlet if it will not be used
for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
On Installation
*Allow 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.
eKeep 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.
On Operation
When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to
conserve energy and to extend the life of the unit.
Remove 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
*Clean 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 ;
C1] Check that the following accessories are in the
carton with your unit:
eRemote Commander RMT-V757A (1)
eSize AA (R6) batteries (2)
eExternal antenna connector (1)
°75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
eAC power cord (1)
*Video connecting cable (1)
eAudio connecting cable (1)
CJ In the text of this manual, buttons and switches
are shown in capital letters.
Example:
Press PLAY.
CL] The buttons on the Commander and the unit with
the same mark have the same functions.
C] Notes are enclosed in boxes.

How to Use This Manual
This manual is arranged to help you quickly find the
information you need for the operation of the SLV-757UC.
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 unit. To have a quick
overview of the operation of this unit, refer to “Playing a
Tape” (page 30), “Recording TV Programs” (page 38), and
“Timer Recording” (page 46).
Overview of the SLV-757UC
Tape editing functions
Edit monitor functions
You can see the editing process at a glance as both the
picture being played back and the one being recorded are
simultaneously displayed on the TV screen.
Input connectors located at the front
Allows you to connect a video camera recorder easily,
Flying erase head
Color streaks and blurs which were conventionally caused
by continuous recording or insert editing are eliminated
with this head.
Synchronized editing
You can use this unit as the recorder and the player for
the editing and control this unit and the connected VCR
simultaneously.
Control S input/output jacks and control L jack
At the synchronized editing, you can remotely control the
tape transport of other Sony video equipment by using
this unit.
Display functions and AUTO MENU
AUTO MENU
You can select a tape transport operation on the TV
screen.
P in P (picture in picture)
You can watch a small TV picture inset in the VCR
playback picture and vice versa.
Data screen
Tape counter, tape speed, remaining tape length, channel
number etc. are displayed.
Timer setting
The recordings can be preset on the TV screen with the
Remote Commander.
Timer title
Just before a timer recording starts, the date, time and
channel of the program are recorded.
AUTO TRACKING function
Automatically adjusts the screen for a clear picture.
FULL-LOADING mechanism
Quickly switches the tape transport operation.
SWING SHUTTLE ring
You can play back a tape or play back in reverse at the
various speed.
Shuttle edit buttons
You can easily find the starting point for the recording.
Timer recordings of 8 programs over a month
You can preset recordings of 8 TV programs as much as
one month in advance.
AUDIO and VIDEO INSERT recording
You can insert a desired sound and/or picture at the
desired point onto a prerecorded tape.
Function memory
With one push of the button, the selected tape transport
operation starts.
High-quality Picture
The SLV-757UC 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

Identifying the Operational Parts
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[1] POWER switch and indicator
Press to turn on the power of the VCR. The indicator
lights when power is supplied.
[2] MIC jack (mini type)
Connect a microphone.
[3] LINE IN 2 VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (phono type)
Connect to the video/audio output of other VCR or
video camera.
[4] Cassette compartment
Insert a cassette. When the cassette is inserted, the
power will be automatically turned on.
[5| # EJECT button
Press to eject the cassette.
[6] SYNCHRO EDIT indicator
Lights when the SYNCHRO EDIT button is pressed.
AUDIO INSERT indicator
Lights when the AUDIO INSERT button is pressed.
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[8] VIDEO INSERT indicator
Lights when the VIDEO INSERT button is pressed.
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EDIT MONITOR button
Press to display the EDIT MONITOR display.
SYNCHRO EDIT button
Press to perform synchronized editing.
COMMAND MODE switch
To remotely control the VCR with the supplied wireless
Commander, set this selector to the same position as
that on the Commander.
Usually set to VTR 3.

HEADPHONES jack (stereo mini type) and LEVEL
(headphone level) control
Connect
headphones
to
this
jack
and
adjust
the
sound
level.
[3] CONTROL L connector (5-pin DIN type)
Connect to the CONTROL L connector of other Sony
product for systematic operations such as
synchronized editing.
If you connect a Sony editing controller RM-E300, you
can perform automatic assemble editing of up to 8
programs.
About the LANC
LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus
System. The LANC connector is used for controlling
the tape transport of video equipment and
peripherals connected to it. This connector has the
same function as the connectors indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.
(I4] Display window
Various displays appear.
See “Indications in the Display Window.” (page 72)
EDIT MONITOR indicator
Lights when the EDIT MONITOR button is pressed.
(I6|AUTO TRACKING indicator
Blinks while the VCR is searching for the best tracking
position.
Lights when the best position is obtained.
SWING SHUTTLE indicator
According to the tape transport, the corresponding
indicator will light.
(18] Remote sensor
Point the supplied infrared Remote Commander
RMT-V757A here.
([9] SHARPNESS control
Use to adjust the sharpness of the picture if necessary.
Normally set this control at the center indented
position.
REC LEVEL controls
Adjust the audio recording level. Normally keep these
controls at the center indented position.

Identifying the Operational Parts
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ANT TV/VTR button
Press so that the VTR indicator lights to watch a
program selected on the unit. To watch one TV
program while recording another, press this button
again to turn off the indicator.
INPUT SELECT button
Press so that the desired input mode indicator
appears in the display window to select the program
to be recorded. The indicator changes as follows.
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REC MODE button
Press to select the recording tape speed, SP or EP.
The playback speed will be automatically detected
regardless of the setting of this button.
EDIT button
Normally keep this button at OFF (ie. the EDIT
indicator is off). When using this VCR for editing,
press this button to light the EDIT indicator.
TIMER REC ON/OFF button
When entering timer recording standby mode, press
this button.
When changing or canceling a timer recording, or
operating the unit before a timer recording starts,
press this button to go out timer recording standby
mode.
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QUICK TIMER button
Press to start quick timer recording and to set the
recording duration.
SWING SHUTTLE ring
Select the playback speed in playback or recording
pause mode.
@ REC button
Press to start recording.
[9] Tape transport buttons
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TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL button
Use to change the manual tracking mode to
automatic tracking mode.
TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW and STILL ADJUST
buttons
Press to clear streaks if they appear on the screen in
the normal and slow playback. (Tracking normal/slow)
Press to reduce picture shaking in the still mode.
(Still adjust)
CHANNEL +/- buttons
Press to select the preset channels. Press + to
advance and — to reverse.

Rear Panel
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VHF/UHF IN and OUT connectors (F type)
CONTROL S IN/OUT jack (mini type)
IN: Connect to the CONTROL S output jack of a Sony
TV set or TV tuner to operate the VCR by remote
control through the TV or TV tuner.
OUT: Connect to the CONTROL S input jack of other
Sony product for systematic operations such as
synchronized editing.
LINE IN 1 AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (phono type)
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.
On-screen display cannot be output from the LINE
OUT VIDEO jack.
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MONITOR OUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (phono type)
Connect to the LINE IN jacks on a TV. The unit
displays on-screen displays on the TV or monitor
through this connection.
AC OUTLET (unswitched, max. 400W)
Supplies AC power to video or audio equipment. Do
not connect any equipment whose power
consumption is more than 400W.
AC IN
Connect the supplied AC power cord.
[8] RF UNIT selector
Use to select the channel for VCR playback or
program, 3CH or 4 CH, whichever is not active in your
area,

Identifying the Operational Parts
Remote Commander
[1] 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 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.
The playback speed will be automatically detected
regardless of the setting of this button.
[4] MENU button
Press to enter the MENU mode. Press again to get
out of the MENU mode.
[5| EXECUTE button and cursor shift buttons
Used to preset items in the MENU display.
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FUNCTION MEMORY button
Use to execute the type of tape operation selected in
the FUNCTION MEMORY menu.
TV SCAN button
Press to watch each TV channel for a few seconds in
the preset order.
ANT TV/VTR (Antenna TV/VTR) button
When connecting the VCR and a TV via the VHF
antenna terminal, press this button so that VTR
indicator lights in the display window. When you wish
to watch TV programs while the VCR is in use, press
it again so that the VTR indication is turned off.
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 turn on and off the on-screen display.
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the counter number to OHOOMOOS.
EDIT MONITOR button