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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
Sony Corporation
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
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- Page 1 E, F, G Editing 30 EP mode 29 Handling CDs 61 Hi-fi audio track 32 I, J Index searching 33 Sony Corporation Karaoke sing along 23 Adding harmony 58 Backing up your singing 56 Grading your singing 59 Reducing the playback...
- Page 2 3-859-325-11(1) Video CD Player/ Video Cassette Player Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-7000K CH/PS 1997 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 3: Compatible Colour Systems
Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Introduction 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting Step 4: Tuning your TV to this player 10 Step 5: Selecting a language Basic Operations - VHS part 11 Playing a tape Basic Operations - VCD part 15 The VCD part of this player can play the various discs... - Page 5 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with this player • Remote commander • R6 (Size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- phono) Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models : SLV-7000K CH, 7000K PS.
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Page 6: Getting Started
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... -
Page 7: Step 3: Connecting
Step 3 Connecting to mains : Signal flow Connect LINE-1 OUT of this unit and the LINE IN of your TV using the supplied audio/video cable. LINE -1 OUT Connect AC IN of the unit to the mains using the supplied mains lead. Getting Started LINE OUT AC IN... -
Page 8: Additional Connections
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. -
Page 9: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To This Player
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 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on this player.. STANDBY Press INPUT SELECT 1 (or press VHS INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly until “LINE1”... -
Page 10: Ntsc-Recorded Tapes
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... -
Page 11: Step 5: Selecting A Language
Step 5 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. Press MENU. •MENU Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and press EXE. -
Page 12: Basic Operations - Vhs Part
Basic Operations - VHS part Playing a tape In the lid COLOR SYSTEM SOUND EFFECTOR Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VHS part turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. - Page 13 Playing a tape (continued) Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Search forward Search backward Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape 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.
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Page 14: Counter
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. - Page 15 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”...
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Page 16: Basic Operations - Vcd Part
Basic Operations - VCD part 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. -
Page 17: Continuous Play
Playing a VIDEO CD/Audio CD ON/STANDBY § OPEN/CLOSE Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using an amplifier, turn on the amplifier and select this player position. Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the player. STANDBY Press §... - Page 18 Additional tasks 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 * VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver 2.0) only Sound effect You can use the surround sound effect.
- Page 19 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”...
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Page 20: Total Playing 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. -
Page 21: Remaining Time
Using the display window (continued) The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played. While playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the track numbers and the music calendar aren’t displayed. However, while the menu screen is displayed on the TV screen, the item numbers you can select in the menu appear in the music calendar. - Page 22 Display information of DISPLAY OFF mode No information is displayed. Notes • Select the display mode other than DISPLAY OFF for normal operation. When you select DISPLAY OFF, you cannot check the operating status while operating the player. In this case, check the information in the display window. •...
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Page 23: Basic Operations - Karaoke Function
Basic Operations - Karaoke function Before you start karaoke You can sing along with a karaoke source (video tape, VCD, audio CD), a TV broadcast, or music played back on equipment connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks at the rear panel of the player. You can sing duets if you use an extra microphone (not supplied). -
Page 24: Karaoke Sing-Along
Singing along with karaoke video tapes Press KARAOKE (ON/OFF). KARAOKE (ON/OFF) button lights up. “KEY 0” appears in the display window, and “KARAOKE MODE WELCOME TO THE Sony KARAOKE WORLD” appears on the TV screen. Insert a karaoke video tape. - Page 25 Karaoke sing-along (continued) 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.
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Page 26: Displaying The Karaoke Information
Displaying the karaoke information Press DISPLAY when the KARAOKE (ON/OFF) switch is set to ON. The karaoke information appears on the TV screen. If you press DISPLAY once more, the remaining tape length and tape counter will also appear. KARAOKE (ON/OFF) Key control indicator DUET... -
Page 27: Enjoying Playback And Recording A Tape
Enjoying Playback and Recording a Tape Playing/searching at various speeds Playback options Fast-forward/rewind View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at twice the normal speed Play at high speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Play in reverse Rewind and start play Enjoying Playback and Recording a Tape ·... - Page 28 To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. • Adjust the picture using TRACKING AUTO/MAN and $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST (page 34) if: – streaks appear while playing in slow motion – bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing –...
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Page 29: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes When your TV is equipped with audio/ video output jacks, you can record a programme showing on the TV. Before you start • Connect the LINE-1 IN jacks of the player to the audio/video output jacks of your TV. •... -
Page 30: Safety Tab
To stop recording Press p STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY during playback or recording. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. -
Page 31: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on the VHS part of this player This player (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-910MS audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. •... - Page 32 Operation (when recording on the VHS part of this player) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT 2 to light up the button (or press INPUT SELECT on the remote until “LINE 2”...
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Page 33: Audio Track
Editing with another VCR (continued) Recording stereo programmes The VHS part of this player can record stereo and bilingual programmes only through the line input. When stereo or bilingual sound is input through the LINE IN jacks, the STEREO indicator lights up. You cannot select the sound to listen to while recording. -
Page 34: Searching With The Index Function
Searching with the index function You can search for the start of a specific passage or scene (Index search). The VHS part of this player can search up to 99 index signals ahead or behind the current position. Insert an indexed tape into the VHS part of this player. Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search:... -
Page 35: Tracking
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VHS part of this player automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the tracking indicator window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING AUTO/MAN to change to manual adjustment. -
Page 36: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU and select SET UP VHS. Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press CURSOR ?// to change the setting. Press EXE to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to AUDIO MIX... -
Page 37: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. You can also record your karaoke performances. Audio dubbing from a stereo system or other external source Before you start…... - Page 38 To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON under SET UP VHS in the menu system (page 35). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
- Page 39 Audio dubbing (continued) To stop while recording Press p STOP. To listen to the dubbed sound When playing an audio-dubbed tape, you have a choice of sound to listen to. For the dubbed sound, select standard sound with the AUDIO MONITOR button (page 32).
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Page 40: Enjoying Playback Of A Video Cd/Audio Cd
Enjoying Playback a VIDEO CD/Audio CD Locating scenes directly using the scene numbers (Scene Search) On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into “scenes” and each scene is assigned with a scene number. - Page 41 Locating scenes directly using the scene numbers (Scene Search) (continued) Press · to start playing from the selected scene. The player automatically starts PBC Playback. To check the scene number while playing a disc Press DISPLAY (page 20). The scene numbers appear on the upper left side of the TV screen.
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Page 42: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Video Cd (Resume Play)
Resuming playback from the point you stopped a VIDEO CD (Resume Play) The VCD part of this player memorizes the point you stopped a VIDEO CD and you can resume playback from that point. Resume Play is not cancelled whenever you turn off the VCD part of this player. -
Page 43: Locating A Particular Point In A Scene Or Track
Locating a particular point in a scene or track You can also locate a particular point in a scene or track while playing a disc. During PBC Playback (page 51), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. To locate a point While monitoring the picture or sound Slowly by observing the TV screen... -
Page 44: Index Search
Locating a point using the index (Index Search) There are two kinds of indexes: one is for audio CDs and the other is for VIDEO CDs. You can locate a point you want using the index. Note that this function is available only for indexed discs. Also note that you cannot search indexes in different tracks. - Page 45 Locating a particular point in a scene or track (continued) • Index is a number that divides a track or a disc into some sections in order to easily locate the point you want. You may determine if a disc uses index by looking at the disc’s packaging.
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Page 46: Playing Repeatedly
Playing repeatedly You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. Repeating all the tracks on a disc In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the track in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback (page 51) . - Page 47 Playing repeatedly (continued) Repeating the current track You can repeat only the current track in Continuous Play mode (page 17). While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “ 1” appears in the display window. To cancel repeating the current track Press REPEAT repeatedly until “...
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Page 48: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order. Press SHUFFLE. “SHUFFLE” appears in the display window. Press · to start Shuffle Play. indication appears while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. To cancel Shuffle Play Press CONTINUE. -
Page 49: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play)
Creating your own programme (Programme Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and create your own programme. The programme can contain up to 24 tracks. Press PROGRAM. “PROGRAM” appears in the display window. Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to programme in the order you want. - Page 50 If you’ve made a mistake, press CLEAR, then press the correct number button. Press · to start Programme Play. To cancel Programme Play Press CONTINUE. “CONTINUE” appears in the display window. To programme while checking the total playing time instead of step 2 (Programme Edit) Press = or + until the track you want to programme appears in the display window.
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Page 51: Checking
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Checking the track order Press CHECK before or after you start playing. Each time you press this button, the display window shows the track number and the total playing time in the programmed order. After the last track in the programme, the display window shows “End”... -
Page 52: Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (PBC Playback) When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0), you can enjoy playing simple interactive software, software with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. - Page 53 Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (PBC Playback) (continued) Select the item number you want. • On the player: Press MENU + or – to select the item number, then press · (SELECT). • On the remote: Press the number button of the item you want. When you want to select an item number over 10, press ? first, then the corresponding number buttons.
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Page 54: Switching The Sound
Switching the sound On multiplex discs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. In this case, the sound loses the stereo effect. Press AUDIO MONITOR while playing a disc. -
Page 55: Enjoying Karaoke Sing-Along
Enjoying Karaoke Sing-along Programming the order of the songs You can programme the order of the songs. The programme can contain up to 12 songs. Press KARAOKE (ON/OFF). The KARAOKE (ON/OFF) button lights up. Insert a karaoke video tape or/and press § OPEN/CLOSE and place the disc on the disc tray. - Page 56 To select the way of searching a video tape When you stop playing, select on the RESERVE MODE under SET UP VHS in the menu system (page 35). • During playback in KARAOKE RESERVE mode, you can change the programmed order.
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Page 57: Using The Various Functions
Using the various functions Reducing the playback vocals (Karaoke Pon) You can use ordinary music sources with vocals for karaoke with this function. Use hi-fi stereo music sources. Set KARAOKE MODE to KARAOKE PON. The singer’s voice will be reduced. To cancel Karaoke Pon Set KARAOKE MODE to OFF. - Page 58 Changing the pitch (Key Control) While you are singing, you can change the pitch of the song to match your vocal range. KEY CONTROL ˜/n PressKEY CONTROL ˜ or n repeatedly to set the pitch you want. You can change the pitch of the song in half-note intervals. The pitch you set appears in the display window.
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Page 59: Adding Harmony
Using the various functions (continued) Adding harmony (Self Duet) You can sing duets by yourself. This player creates a harmony voice for your singing at an interval set with the key control. Press SELF DUET ˜ or n to set the harmony interval. -
Page 60: Grading Your Singing
Grading your singing As an extra challenge, this player can grade your singing. Start singing and press SCORE. The SCORE appears on the TV screen, and this player starts analyzing your singing. Press SCORE again after singing for more than one minute. -
Page 61: Volume
Recording your karaoke singing You can record your singing with picture and sound of VIDEO CD on a video tape. Sound from the microphone is recorded on the normal track together with left sound and right sound of VIDEO CD. Before you start... -
Page 62: Additional Information
Additional Information Precautions Precautions Safety • Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • This player operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom The ON/STANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but this player does not operate. The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. - Page 64 Symptom The picture rolls vertically during picture search. The picture has no sound The sound is unstable or has an echo. The sound loses stereo effect. The player doesn't play from the first track when playing a VIDEO CD without PBC functions or an audio CD.
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Page 65: Specifications
Specifications System RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket VCD part Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength 780 - 790 nm Signal format system NTSC, PAL Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB Signal-to-noise ratio More than 105 dB Harmonic distortion... -
Page 66: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 VIDEO CD/Audio CD § OPEN/ CLOSE button (16) 2 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8) 3 VIDEO CD/Audio CD compartment 4 OUT PUT SELECT VHS button (13) 5 OUT PUT SELECT VCD button (17) 6 Tape compartment 7 Video tape 6 EJECT button (12) - Page 67 Index to parts and controls (continued) @™ INPUT SELECT (VHS) buttons (8,28,31,60) @£ KARAOKE (ON/OFF) button (23) @¢ COLOR SYSTEM switch (12) @∞ ECHO control (23) @§ MIC VOL 1/2 controls (23) @¶ LINE-2 IN/OUT VIDEO AUDIO L/ R jacks (30) @•...
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Page 68: Display Window
Display window You can make the display window dim. Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set DIMMER to ON. 1 Music calendar (19) 2 CD operating indicator 3 CD/VIDEO CD indicator 4 Repeat indicator (45) 5 STEP indicator (49) 6 INDEX indicator (43) 7 CONTINUE/SHUFFLE/ PROGRAM/RESUME indicator... - Page 69 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel 1 RF CHANNEL screw (9) 2 AERIAL OUT connector (7) 3 AERIAL IN connector (7) 4 AC IN connector (6) 5 LINE-1 OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (6) Additional Information 6 TV SYSTEM switch (9) 7 NTSC PB switch (9) 8 LINE-1 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (8,28)
- Page 70 Remote commander 1 VHS 6 EJECT button (12) 2 VIDEO CD SCENE button (39) 3 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY VHS/VCD buttons (14, 18) 4 Programme number/ ? (ten’s digit) buttons (39,48,51) 5 DISPLAY button (13,20) 6 = / + INDEX SEARCH buttons (33) 7 OUTPUT SELECT VCD button (17) 8 VHS 3/# SEARCH buttons (12)
- Page 71 Index to parts and controls (continued) !∞ TV / VCD/VHS remote control switch (5) !§ u (on/standby) switch (8) !¶ VIDEO CD INDEX button (43) !• SCORE button (59) !ª SELF DUET #/ ˜ buttons (58) @º KEY CONTROL #/ ˜ buttons (57) @¡...
- Page 72 Remote commander (in the lid) #∞ CHECK button (50) #§ CLEAR button (49) #¶ PROGRAM button (48) #• SHUFFLE button (47) #ª CONTINUE button (47) $º REPEAT button (45) $¡ 0/) SEARCH buttons (17) $™ TAPE SPEED button (28) $£ SLOW button (42) $¢...