Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-SP70R
PAL NTSC
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Getting StartedStep 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander | • Aerial cable |
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
Step 3
Connecting the VCR
Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and video pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.
Connecting the aerial
Aerial cable (supplied)AERIAL OUT
AERIAL INto mains: Signal flow1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.
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2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
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3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Additional connectionsTo a TV that has audio/video input jacksThis additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown below.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function, this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
This VCRAUDIO VIDEO
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LINE OUT
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Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
3 Tune the TV until the video picture below is clearly displayed on the TV screen.
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Insert the negative
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step.
?/1 ON/STANDBY ·PLAY1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
ON/STANDBY
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VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
You can use this remote commander to operate the VCR and a Sony TV. To operate this VCR, point at the remote sensor on the
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Turn the TV to standby | ?/1 (on/standby) |
or active mode |
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Turn on the TV power | a (TV power) |
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Increase (+) or decrease | VOL +/– |
the TV volume |
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Change the TV | PROG (CH) +/– |
programme position |
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Select an input source | TV/VIDEO |
of the TV either from aerial |
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2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the video picture.
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.
Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the video picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.
If the video picture does not appear clearly in step 3 above, turn the RF CHANNEL screw on the rear panel of the VCR with a screwdriver to a position where the TV clearly displays the playback picture.
To select the TV systemFor your TV to receive the correct signal from your VCR you must set the TV SYSTEM switch on the rear panel of the VCR 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.
VCR. To operate the TV, point at the remote sensor on the TV. Buttons in the shaded area of the remote commander can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the g symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.
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•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.
TV SYSTEM
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K