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Getting Started

Getting Started

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Press CURSOR 

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cursor ( 

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 ) to SYSTEM, then select either

B/G or D/K (B/G, D/K or I for SLV-
K867CH/PS), whichever is applicable in
your area.  If SYSTEM is set to the wrong
position, the sound will be distorted or
noisy.

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NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

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 to move the cursor

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EXECUTE.

All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on
the TV screen.

SLV-K877MN/PS

SLV-K867CH/PS

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TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV

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AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
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FINE TUNING

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D / K

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TUNER PRESET

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CHANNEL SET
AFT

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PROG1

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FINE TUNING

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D / K

PLEASE WAIT

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Summary of Contents for SLV-K867MN/PS

Page 1: ...PAL NTSC Video Cassette Recorder 1997 by Sony Corporation SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS Operating Instructions G 3 860 484 14 1 ...

Page 2: ...ubject 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 moist...

Page 3: ...g the timer manually Additional Operations 40 Playing searching at various speeds 42 Recording TV programmes using the quick timer 43 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 44 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 47 Karaoke sing along 57 Searching with the AMS or index function 59 Enjoying the surround sound Virtual Sound SLV K877MN PS only G CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar De...

Page 4: ...s in this manual are for the 4 models SLV K877MN K877PS K867CH and K867PS Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV K877MN is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV K867PS only Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS ...

Page 5: ...your Sony TV To operate the VCR a Sony TV Set TV VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Remote sensor TV VIDEO Notes The TV VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from aerial in or line in The button does not control this VCR With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote command...

Page 6: ... VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Step 3 AERIAL IN Connecting the VCR AERIAL IN Mains lead to mains AERIAL OUT Aerial cable supplied Signal flow SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS OUT IN AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN IN OUT AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN e g SLV K877MN PS ...

Page 7: ...hown on the right If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function see page 30 this connection is necessary If your TV has two or more inputs connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right LINE 1 OUT LINE IN Audio video cable LINE IN LINE 1 OUT AUDIO Audio cable not supplied ...

Page 8: ...ay window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This channel will now be referred to as the video channel Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio video cable skip this step ON STANDBY RF CH SET PROGRAM ON STANDBY RF CH SET RF ...

Page 9: ...ant to play a tape set the TV to the video channel To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above press PROGRAM in step 5 so that another RF chan...

Page 10: ...R 2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a ball point pen etc To cancel the EASY SET UP function press EASY SET UP again 4 Press CURSOR to select the desired language then press EXECUTE The TV SYSTEM menu appears Step 5 EASY SET UP u MENU EXECUTE CURSOR EASY SET UP CURSOR EXECUTE SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS EASY SET UP SELECT NEXT V v EXECUTE ENGLISH ...

Page 11: ...he stations and disable the unused programme positions If not necessary skip this step The setting procedures are the same as those described in Manual setup Setting up G CODE on page 19 and Manual setup Changing disabling programme positions on page 22 7 Press EXECUTE The CLOCK SET menu appears 8 Set the date and time using CURSOR The setting procedures are the same as those described in Manual s...

Page 12: ...XECUTE A programme position appears on the TV screen Note Do not exit EASY SET UP while the VCR is presetting channels If you do repeat EASY SET UP from the beginning Step 5 Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP continued EXECUTE 1 ...

Page 13: ...press EXECUTE Manual setup Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language from the one you selected with the EASY SET UP function Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CURSOR EXECUTE MENU CURSOR EXECUTE MENU EXECUTE CURSOR ENGLISH END EXECUTE SELECT V v LANGUAGE ENGLISH EXECUTE V v LANGUAGE ...

Page 14: ...et ones you can disable the channels Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Presetting all receivable channels automatically If you have preset the channels using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this procedure 1 Press MENU then press CURSOR to move the cursor z to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE MENU EXECUTE CURSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CURSOR EXECUTE MENU SELECT S...

Page 15: ... no more receivable channels can be found presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR EXECUTE continued SELECT SET V v Bb TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV B SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT 2 NORM CATV PROG1 ON OFF FINE TUNING G D K SELECT SET V v Bb TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV B SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL ...

Page 16: ...URSOR to move the cursor z to CHANNEL SET MENU EXECUTE CURSOR PROG CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR EXECUTE MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV B SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT 3 NORM CATV PROG10 ON OFF FINE TUNING G D K SELECT SET V v Bb TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV B SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV PROG10 ON OFF FINE TUNING G D K SELECT SET V v Bb 3 TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV B SYST...

Page 17: ...l coverage VHF UHF CATV TV distribution Selected programme position SLV K877MN PS SLV K867CH PS CURSOR CURSOR PROG System D K R1 R12 C1 C12 R21 R60 C13 C56 __ System I SLV K867CH PS only SA4 SA13 SA21 SA68 B21 B69 __ System B G NZ1 NZ11 E2 E12 E21 E69 S1 S41 S01 S05 continued TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV B SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV PROG14 ON OFF FINE TUNING G D K SELECT SET V v Bb 3...

Page 18: ...arly If however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function 1 Press PROG to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE 3 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears 4 Press CURSOR to get a clearer picture then press EXECUTE Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF No...

Page 19: ... the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press CURSOR to move the cursor z to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step The preset channels are displayed on the screen 2 Press CURSOR to move the cursor z to the row on which you want to set the guide channel To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50 press CURSOR repeatedly MENU EXE...

Page 20: ...steps 2 to 5 If you want to change the programme positions of the stations proceed to step 2 of Manual setup Changing disabling programme positions on page 22 7 Press EXECUTE CURSOR EXECUTE CURSOR CURSOR SET UP CH AND G CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 6 TIMER CLEAR ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG V v b SET UP CH AND G CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 SELECT GUIDE CH V v ...

Page 21: ...r programme position for another satellite channel and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 4 Repeat this step for all satellite channels 6 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel following the procedures in Manual setup Setting up G CODE on page 19 Notes The menu disappears automatically...

Page 22: ...ress MENU then press CURSOR to move the cursor z to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step 2 Press CURSOR to move the cursor z to the row on which you want to change the programme position then press CURSOR To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50 press CURSOR repeatedly MENU EXECUTE CURSOR CURSOR MENU CURSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 EXE...

Page 23: ...el are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap 4 Press CURSOR to confirm the setting 5 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 2 to 4 6 Press EXECUTE EXECUTE CURSOR CURSOR continued 1 2 6 2 6 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH 5 7 3 1 5 9 2 6 SELECT SET GUIDE CH V v b CONFIRM B SET UP CH AND G CODE 2 1 ...

Page 24: ...elect the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually MENU EXECUTE CURSOR TIMER CLEAR SET UP CH AND G CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 6 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 2 6 1 2 TIMER CLEAR ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG V v b SET UP CH AND G CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 6 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 2 6 1 2 TIMER CLEAR ERASE PROG S...

Page 25: ...ress MENU then press CURSOR to move the cursor z to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step 2 Press CURSOR to set the date The day of the week is set automatically 3 Press CURSOR to select the month and set the month using CURSOR MENU EXECUTE CURSOR MENU EXECUTE CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 END EXECUTE 0 WED 1 1 SELECT SET Bb V v CLOCK SET 997 00...

Page 26: ...E to start the clock Tip To change the digits during setting press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using CURSOR Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes CURSOR EXECUTE END EXECUTE SELECT SET Bb V v CLOCK SET 5 5 SAT 1 1 997 00 2 0 1 Manual setup Setting the clock continued ...

Page 27: ...s on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically 6 EJECT COUNTER RESET P PAUSE PLAY p STOP DISPLAY TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY COLOR SYSTEM switch FF 0 REW NTSC PB switch EFFECT SLV K877MN PS only 3 SEARCH PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued ...

Page 28: ...l tasks To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback set COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in When you select AUTO normally the colour system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted If your tape was recorded in PAL NTSC MESECAM Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 If your TV is PAL NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 Set COLOR SYSTEM to PAL ME...

Page 29: ... PAL or MESECAM in the PAL MESECAM option of the SET UP MENU For details see page 61 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 s...

Page 30: ...are pointing it at the VCR 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 VCR and TV turn on and the TV is set to the video channel If there is a tape in the VCR playback starts automatically Notes If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly Wait a few moments and press...

Page 31: ...ic Operations 33 Basic Operations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmes PROG TAPE SPEED r REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued ...

Page 32: ...rovides recording time twice as long as SP however SP produces better picture and audio quality 5 Press r REC to start recording To stop recording Press p STOP To check the remaining tape length except for NTSC recorded tapes Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining Remaining tape length Time counter REC LP PROG SP TAPE SPEED S 0 00 22 E ...

Page 33: ...but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system streaks may appear even if the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to PAL MESECAM If so select the colour system PAL or MESECAM in the PAL MESECAM option of the SET UP MENU For details see page 61 When the KARAOK...

Page 34: ...automatically You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel u on standby G CODE TIMER CLEAR Programme number buttons SET TAPE SPEED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 G CODE G CODE SET 0 9 G COD...

Page 35: ... setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 Press u to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP To record Only once Everyday Monday to Friday Once a week Select ONCE DAILY WEEKLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CURSOR SET G CODE G CODE No 9 77 6 82 4 SP LP LP 1 CANCEL TIMER CLEAR RECORDING TIME 58 0...

Page 36: ...he TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press u to reset the VCR after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter Display tape information on the TV screen Check the timer settings Watch another TV programme Tips To cancel the procedure press G CODE before pressing SET To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP...

Page 37: ... that the VCR clock is set to the correct time Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press EXECUTE MENU EXECUTE CURSOR MENU EXECUTE CURSOR u on standby INPUT SELECT continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TIMER SET CHECK SAT 25 1 DATE START STOP PROG 0 ...

Page 38: ... date is flashing For details see Daily weekly recording below To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or the LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position 3 Press CURSOR to confirm the setting To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 4 Press EXECUTE 5 Press u to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator appears in the display ...

Page 39: ...ks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter Display tape information on the TV screen Check the timer settings Watch another TV programme Tips To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the TAPE SPEED button To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP To set the EP mode display LP in the tape speed positi...

Page 40: ...inutes Rewind to the beginning of a tape and start play Operation During stop press FF or 0 REW During fast forward hold FF down During rewind hold 0 REW down During playback or pause press SEARCH or 3 SEARCH To change direction press the other one During playback or pause press SLOW During stop hold 0 REW down on the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR To resume normal playback Press PLAY 3 SEARCH 1 2 ...

Page 41: ...at various speeds Normal speed Double speed Double speed in reverse High speed in reverse Mark on the TV screen Playback mode High speed Normal speed in reverse Slow motion Slow motion in reverse pause Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring SLV K877MN PS only With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring on the VCR you can operate a variety of playback options During playback or pause turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or...

Page 42: ... TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP Tip You can also set the quick timer and start recording d...

Page 43: ... CURSOR repeatedly until the cursor z appears at the beginning of the line To cancel the setting press TIMER CLEAR 4 Press EXECUTE If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby u MENU EXECUTE CURSOR TIMER CLEAR Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1 Programme 2 Will be cut off 20 seconds 20 seconds will be cut off When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts firs...

Page 44: ...lingual programmes based on the NICAM system the NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 61 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you ...

Page 45: ...B MAIN SUB 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 To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Standard sound Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels To listen to Main Sub Main and sub Standard sound Usually the main sound monaural Stereo programme Bilingual programme On...

Page 46: ...recording 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 SLV K877MN only If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audi...

Page 47: ...KE MODE WELCOME TO THE Sony KARAOKE WORLD appears on the TV screen 2 Insert a karaoke video tape The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press PLAY If you want to playback a specific song see Searching with the AMS or index function on page 57 4 Switch the microphone on Now you can enjoy singing karaoke To adjust the microphone volume Turn the MIC VO...

Page 48: ... PS 1 ON OFF switch Switch the microphone on off 2 KEY S D button Select KEY Key Control or S D Self Duet pages 51 and 52 Note The n buttons and KEY S D button on the microphone may not operate with other VCRs Tip When you sing along with TV broadcasts or music played back on equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks on the VCR play the music source and follow steps 1 and 4 Notes If the sound is re...

Page 49: ...umber To correct a song number press CURSOR to return to that number and reset it 4 Press EXECUTE The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and playback starts in the order you selected While the VCR searches for a song the song number flashes in the display window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Number buttons MENU CURSOR EXECUTE K PROG Number buttons Playing a tape in a programmed ...

Page 50: ...o OFF the list settings are cleared When you turn off the VCR the VCR exits the KARAOKE PROGRAM mode When you press SEARCH AMS INDEX while in Karaoke Program mode the VCR does not search beyond the current song but rewinds the tape to the beginning of the song being played back or fast forwards to the next song When the VCR exits KARAOKE PROGRAM mode SEARCH AMS INDEX returns to its normal function...

Page 51: ... you are singing you can change the pitch of the song to match your vocal range SLV K877MN PS Press KEY CONTROL or n repeatedly to set the pitch you want You can change the pitch of the song in half tone intervals To return to the original pitch Press KEY CONTROL or n repeatedly until 0 appears in the display window Tip You can also change the pitch with the supplied microphone KEY continued ...

Page 52: ...nal pitch Press or n repeatedly until 0 appears in the display window Tip You can also select KEY or S D with the supplied microphone To Raise the pitch Lower the pitch SLV K867CH PS 1 If the KEY is not displayed in the display window press KEY S D 2 Press or n or KEY CONTROL or n on the VCR repeatedly to set the pitch you want You can change the pitch of the song in half tone intervals KEY 1 2 3 ...

Page 53: ...change the pitch of the harmony voice in whole tone intervals To cancel the Self Duet Press KEY S D to display the KEY indicator The VCR saves the last pitch you selected To return to the original pitch press or n repeatedly until 0 appears in the display window Tips You cannot use the Key Control and Self Duet function at the same time You can also select KEY or S D with the supplied microphone P...

Page 54: ...sist does not work with the following tapes Hi fi tapes on which the same sound is recorded on the left and right channels Monaural recorded tapes KARAOKE MODE KARAOKE MODE Reducing the playback vocals Karaoke Pon This function reduces the vocals on played back music sources You can use hi fi stereo music sources for karaoke Set KARAOKE MODE to KARAOKE PON The singer s voice is reduced To cancel K...

Page 55: ...ORE to ON Each time a song ends the score appears for five seconds To set the score level This VCR has two different score levels To set the score level press MENU and select SET UP KARAOKE Then set SCORE LEVEL to HIGH for easy grading or LOW for strict grading Tips The highest possible score is 99 points To display your score on the TV screen again press DISPLAY The highest score is cleared each ...

Page 56: ...e highest score MAX LEVEL and your current shout level are displayed on the TV screen with a level meter Below the level meter a bar appears every second to show the changes in your shout level After five seconds the measurement is complete and the highest score MAX LEVEL and your score YOUR LEVEL appear Tips To exit SHOUT mode press SHOUT again The highest score MAX LEVEL is cleared each time you...

Page 57: ...ape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins When you use commercially prerecorded tape check the packaging to see if the tape is index compatible 1 Press MENU and select SET UP KARAOKE then press EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR to select SEARCH MODE then select either AMS or INDEX 3 Press EXECUTE Searching with the AMS or index function You can search for the start of a specific passa...

Page 58: ... behind the current position 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press SEARCH AMS INDEX repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search To search ahead press SEARCH AMS INDEX To search backwards press SEARCH AMS INDEX The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching...

Page 59: ...until both WIDE WARP indicators turn off Notes This function is available only when the tape sound is reproduced on a stereo TV or other stereo audio equipment If the connected TV or other audio equipment is monaural or simulated stereo you cannot get a clear effect We recommend that you do not use the surround effect function of this VCR and that of the connected TV or other audio equipment at th...

Page 60: ...R analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly After the APC indicator stops flashing press P PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator...

Page 61: ...und using the AUDIO MONITOR button For details see page 64 STD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track For details see page 44 ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC For details see page 59 AUTO to record play back in the colour system selected automatically Norm...

Page 62: ... jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise How to connect to a stereo system Connect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable not supplied Signal flow Connecting to a VCR or stereo system...

Page 63: ... PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips To edit more precisely press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press P PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing You can dub sound onto the normal audio track throu...

Page 64: ...and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 in the display window 1 Insert a source tape into the stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a prerecorded tape into this recording VCR Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press P PAUSE Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place 3 Press ...

Page 65: ...erecorded tape into the VCR Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press P PAUSE Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place 3 Press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to 0H00M00S 4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced The VCR pauses 5 Press AUDIO DUB The audio dubbing indicator appears in the display window 6 To start editing press P PAU...

Page 66: ...ou can record while singing along to a karaoke LD Be sure to press INPUT SELECT to display L2 before starting recording The mixed sound is recorded on the normal audio track and the sound input from the LINE 2 IN jacks is recorded on the hi fi audio track Tip When dubbing from the microphone you can use the functions of echo effect Key Control and Self Duet Notes Do not dub on a tape recorded in L...

Page 67: ...d from the mains for more than an hour Reset the clock and timer Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the system that the tape was recorded in The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony V 25CL video head cleaning casset...

Page 68: ...ng a monitor set it to video input Adjust the TV aerial Make sure SYSTEM B G or D K B G D K or I for SLV K867CH PS in the TUNER PRESET menu is set to the system in your area The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source Select a programme position with the PROG ...

Page 69: ...eplace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted or the NTSC system is being used 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...

Page 70: ... output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms SLV K867CH PS LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 each Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE 1 OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 Sta...

Page 71: ...SET UP button 10 2 ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 3 RF CH SET button 8 4 LINE 2 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 62 5 Tape compartment 6 6 EJECT button 28 7 0 REW button 28 40 8 FF button 28 40 9 PLAY button 27 0 p STOP button 28 32 r REC button 32 63 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 41 P PAUSE button 28 63 LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks Remote sensor 5 continued ...

Page 72: ...6 SCORE button 55 4 ECHO control 47 5 MIC VOL 1 2 controls 47 6 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 9 60 7 QUICK TIMER button 42 8 MIC IN 1 2 jacks 47 9 CONTROL jack 47 0 KARAOKE MODE switch 54 KARAOKE ON OFF switch 47 49 VIRTUAL SOUND switch 59 EFFECT button 59 WIDE WARP indicators 59 COLOR SYSTEM switch 27 Front panel SLV K877MN PS continued ...

Page 73: ...0 2 ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 3 RF CH SET button 8 4 Tape compartment 5 6 EJECT button 28 6 0 3 REW button 28 40 7 FF button 28 40 8 PLAY button 27 9 r REC button 32 63 º p STOP button 28 32 P PAUSE button 28 63 LINE 2 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 62 Remote sensor 5 continued ...

Page 74: ... n buttons 52 3 SHOUT button 56 SCORE button 55 4 ECHO control 47 5 MIC VOL 1 2 controls 47 6 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 9 60 7 QUICK TIMER button 42 8 MIC IN 1 2 jacks 47 9 CONTROL jack 47 0 KARAOKE MODE switch 54 KARAOKE ON OFF button 47 49 COLOR SYSTEM switch 27 Front panel SLV K867CH PS continued ...

Page 75: ... D n indicators 51 Time counter clock line programme position pitch adjustment indicator 29 32 51 1 Tape speed indicator 32 2 Tape indicator 3 REC indicator 4 TIMER indicator 35 38 5 NICAM indicator SLV K877MN only 44 6 APC indicator 60 7 RF indicator 8 8 Audio dub indicator 64 65 Tracking indicator 60 continued TIMER H M NICAM APC SP LP EP RF I G K SCORE SHOUT S D KEY 6 3 0 3 10 dB L R STEREO S ...

Page 76: ...ion 1 Mains lead 6 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 62 3 AERIAL OUT connector 6 4 AERIAL IN connector 6 5 NTSC PB switch 28 6 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 7 Rear panel SLV K877MN PS Index to parts and controls continued ...

Page 77: ...Additional Information continued 4 AERIAL OUT connector 6 5 NTSC PB switch 28 6 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 7 1 Mains lead 6 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 62 3 AERIAL IN connector 6 SLV K867CH PS ...

Page 78: ... CLEAR button 24 35 43 3 K PROG button 49 4 SCORE button 55 5 EFFECT button 59 6 DISPLAY button 32 7 COUNTER RESET button 29 8 INPUT SELECT button 33 37 9 AUDIO DUB button 64 º r REC button 32 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 30 TAPE SPEED button 32 SLOW button 40 3 SEARCH buttons 40 0 REW button 28 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 79: ...on CURSOR buttons EXECUTE button ª AUDIO MONITOR button 44 65 º TV VIDEO button for TV 5 G CODE button 34 Programme number ten s digit buttons 33 35 SET button 35 VOL buttons for TV PROG buttons 17 31 SEARCH AMS INDEX buttons 57 P PAUSE button 28 PLAY button 27 ª FF button 28 40 º p STOP button 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 80: ...5 43 3 Karaoke buttons n buttons 52 53 SCORE button 55 KEY S D button 52 53 K PROG button 49 4 DISPLAY button 32 5 COUNTER RESET button 29 6 INPUT SELECT button 33 37 7 AUDIO DUB button 64 8 r REC button 32 9 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 30 0 TAPE SPEED button 32 SLOW button 40 3 SEARCH buttons 40 0 REW button 28 40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 81: ... 10 MENU button CURSOR buttons EXECUTE button AUDIO MONITOR button 44 65 Programme number ten s digit buttons 33 35 ª TV VIDEO button for TV 5 º VOL buttons for TV PROG buttons 17 31 SEARCH AMS INDEX buttons 57 P PAUSE button 28 PLAY button 27 FF button 28 40 p STOP button 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 82: ...84 Additional Information ...

Page 83: ...85 Additional Information ...

Page 84: ...he loudest voice 56 grading your singing 55 Karaoke Pon 54 Karaoke Programme 49 Key Control 51 Self Duet 52 Vocal Assist 54 L Language selecting 13 LP mode 32 M Monitoring during playback 45 during recording 44 N O NICAM broadcasts 44 Normal audio track 46 NTSC recorded tapes 28 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 27 at various speeds 40 slow motion 40 Presetting channels 14 Index Q Quick ...

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