Sony SLV-K877MN User Manual

PAL NTSCVideo CassetteRecorder©1997 by Sony CorporationSLV-K877MN/PSSLV-K867CH/PSOperating InstructionsG3-860-484-14(1)

12 Getting StartedSetting up theVCR with EASYSET UPBefore using the VCR for the first time,set up the VCR using the EASY SET UPfunction. With this fun

13Getting StartedGetting Started5 Press CURSOR >/. to select either B/Gor D/K (B/G, D/K or I for SLV-K867CH/PS), whichever is applicable in your ar

14 Getting Started9 Press EXECUTE.A programme position appears on the TVscreen.Note• Do not exit EASY SET UP while the VCR is presetting channels. If

15Getting StartedGetting Started1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE andpress EXECUTE.2 Press CURSOR >/. to sel

16 Getting StartedManual setup —PresettingchannelsFirst, we recommend that you preset thereceivable channels in your area usingEASY SET UP or using au

17Getting StartedGetting Started2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move thecursor ( z ) to SYSTEM, then select eitherB/G or D/K (B/G, D/K or I for SLV-K867C

18 Getting StartedManual setup –– Presetting channels (continued)Presetting channelsmanually1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (

19Getting StartedGetting Started4 Press PROG +/– to select the programmeposition.5 Press CURSOR / repeatedly until thechannel you want is displayed.P

20 Getting StartedDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions.The disabled position

21Getting StartedGetting StartedManual setup —Setting upG-CODE (SLV-K877MN/PS only)G-CODE is a feature in Sony VCRs thatsimplifies programming the VCR

Introduction4WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refe

22 Getting StartedManual setup –– Setting up G-CODE (SLV-K877MN/PS only)(continued)3 Press CURSOR / twice to select theguide channel column.4 Press CU

23Getting StartedGetting StartedSetting up G-CODE for satellite broadcastsWhen your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, firstyou

24 Getting StartedManual setup ––Changing/disablingprogrammepositions (SLV-K877MN/PS only)After setting the channels and G-CODEguide channels, you can

25Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press CURSOR >/. until the selectedchannel and guide channel row moves tothe desired programme position.The selec

26 Getting Started1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to SET UP CH ANDG-CODE and press EXECUTE.When using the EASY SET UP pro

27Getting StartedGetting StartedManual setup —Setting the clockYou must set the time and date on theVCR to be able to use the timerrecording features

28 Getting Started4 Set the year, hour and minutes insequence, using CURSOR / to select theitem to be set, and CURSOR >/. to selectthe digits.5 Pre

Basic Operations29Basic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying a tape1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and

Basic Operations30Playing a tape (continued)ToStop playPause playResume play after pauseSearch forwardSearch backwardFast-forward the tapeRewind the t

Basic Operations31Basic OperationsTo use the time counterAt the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.The counter in the

5IntroductionTable of contentsGetting StartedGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander6 Step 3: Connecting the VCR8

Basic Operations32Playing a tape (continued)Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playbackautomatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)You can only use

Basic Operations33Basic Operations1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.Recording TVprogramme

Basic Operations34Recording TV programmes (continued)3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want torecord.4 Press TAPE SPEED to select

Basic Operations35Basic OperationsTo record NTSC colour system programmesNTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR.For tape speed, select SP or

Basic Operations361 Press G-CODE.Recording TVprogrammesusing G-CODE(SLV-K877MN/PSonly)Just enter the programme’s G-CODEnumber listed in the TV program

Basic Operations37Basic Operations2 Press the programme number buttons toenter the programme’s G-CODE number.If you make a mistake, press TIMERCLEAR a

Basic Operations38To record satellite broadcastsIf you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satelliteprogrammes.1 Turn on the satel

Basic Operations39Basic OperationsSetting the timermanuallyThe VCR automatically starts and stopsrecording TV programmes. You canpreset up to eight p

Basic Operations40Setting the timer manually (continued)the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT ...n EVERY MON n EVERY SUN n 1 mo

Basic Operations41Basic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMERindica

6 Getting Started• Remote commander• R6 (size AA) batteries• Aerial cableGetting Started• Audio/video cable (3-phono to3-phono) (SLV-K877MN/PS only)•

Additional Operations42Additional OperationsPlaying/searchingat various speeds0 REW) FFPlayback optionsFast-forward/rewindView the picture during fast

Additional Operations 43Tip• Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR if:–streaks appear while playing in slow motion.–bands appear at the top

Additional Operations44Recording TVprogrammesusing the quicktimerAfter starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stoprecording automa

Additional Operations 45Checking/changing/cancelling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1 Press u to turn

Additional Operations46Recording stereo and bilingualprogrammesIn ZWEITON (German stereo) system(SLV-K877MN/PS only)This VCR automatically receives an

Additional Operations 47Display windowLRL, RSTEREONo indicatorBilingual programme* Usually the main sound (monaural)Selecting the sound during playbac

Additional Operations48How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main trac

Additional Operations 49Karaoke sing-alongMicrophone(supplied)· PLAYMIC IN 1/2CONTROLCONTROLplugMIC VOL 1/2KARAOKEON/OFF ECHOYou can sing along with a

Additional Operations50Karaoke sing-along (continued)Using the supplied microphoneYou can control some of the VCR’s karaoke functions with the microph

Additional Operations 51MENUCURSOR>/./?//EXECUTEK. PROGBefore you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.• Select the search mod

7Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries bymatching the + and – on

Additional Operations52Karaoke sing-along (continued)Score indicationTime counterRemaining tape lengthKey controlindicationDisplaying the karaoke info

Additional Operations 53KEY CONTROL ˜/nToRaise the pitchLower the pitchPressn (sharp)˜ (flat)Range8 half tones8 half tonesDisplay window“n1” to “n8”“˜

Additional Operations54Karaoke sing-along (continued)Adding harmony (Self Duet)You can sing duets by yourself. The VCR creates a harmony voice at the

Additional Operations 55KEY/S.D.˜/nToAdd a high harmonyAdd a low harmonyDisplay window“S.D.n”“S.D.˜”To cancel the Self DuetPress SELF DUET ˜/n again.T

Additional Operations56Karaoke sing-along (continued)Backing up your singing (Vocal Assist)This VCR can assist your singing incase you forget the lyri

Additional Operations 57Grading your singingAs an extra challenge, the VCR cangrade your singing.1 Start singing and press SCORE.“SCORE” appears on th

Additional Operations58SHOUTCompeting for theloudest voiceThe VCR measures and displaysthe loudness of the voicenumerically when you shout intothe mic

Additional Operations 59Selecting the AMS or index functionThe AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function is mainly for karaoke tapes. Itsearches for bla

Additional Operations60Searching with the AMS functionThe VCR can search up to 99 blank spaces ahead of or behind the currentposition.1 Set KARAOKE ON

Additional Operations 61Enjoying thesurround sound(Virtual Sound)(SLV-K877MN/PSonly)You can use the Virtual Soundfunction to give stereo sources thesu

8 Getting Started1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIALIN on the rear panel of the VCR.2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR an

Additional Operations62About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automaticallyimproves recording and playback quality byadjus

Additional Operations 63Menu optionBUZZERAUDIO MIXHIFI AUDIO(SLV-K877MNonly)APCPAL/MESECAMChanging menu options1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.2

64 EditingThis VCR (Recorder)TVTip• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead.Notes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.•

65Editingr RECBasic editing(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SELECT o

66 EditingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioSet AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 61). Use this feature tolisten to dubbed audio ove

67EditingAudio dubbing from the microphoneUsing the microphone, you can add songs or narration on a recordedtape. Sound from the microphone is mixed w

68 EditingTo stop while recordingPress p STOP.To listen to the dubbed soundPress AUDIO MONITOR until the “L,” “R,” and “STEREO” indicators go offin th

69Additional InformationTroubleshootingSymptomThe ON/STANDBY switchdoes not function.The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.The clock has

70Additional InformationTroubleshooting (continued)RecordingTimer recording PlaybackSymptomThe picture rolls verticallyduring picture search.The pictu

71Additional InformationSymptomA tape cannot be inserted.The remote commander doesnot function.The tracking indicator does notappear on the screen.The

9Getting StartedGetting StartedAdditional connectionsTo a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacksThis additional connection improvespicture and

72Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemChannel coverageSLV-K877MN/PSVHF R1 to R12, E2 to E12, NZ1 to NZ11UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R60CATV S01 to S0

73Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsFront panel (SLV-K877MN/PS)Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.1 EASY SET

74Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)1 SELF DUET ˜/n buttons (52)2 KEY CONTROL ˜/n buttons (51)3 SHOUT button (56)SCORE butt

75Additional InformationFront panel (SLV-K867CH/PS)1 EASY SET UP button (10)2 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8)3 RF CH SET button (8)4 Tape compartment

76Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)1 KEY/S.D. button (53)2 KEY CONTROL ˜/n buttons (52)3 SHOUT button (56)SCORE button (55

77Additional InformationDisplay window9 TV system indicator (9)SLV-K877MN/PS : G/KSLV-K867CH/PS : I/G/K0 SCORE/SHOUT indicator (55, 56)!¡ Audio channe

78Additional Information1 Mains lead (6)2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEOjacks (62)3 AERIAL OUT connector (6)4 AERIAL IN connector (6)5 NTSC PB switch (28)6

79Additional Informationcontinued4 AERIAL OUT connector (6)5 NTSC PB switch (28)6 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEOjacks (7)1 Mains lead (6)2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO

80Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)Remote commander (SLV-K877MN/PS)1 6 EJECT button (28)2 TIMER CLEAR button (24, 35, 43)3

81Additional Informationcontinued!§ TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)!¶ u (on/standby) switch (10)!• Menu buttons (10)MENU buttonCURSOR >/./?//

10 Getting Started1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.2 Press RF CH SET on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.The factory-preset RF channel appears

82Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)Remote commander (SLV-K867CH/PS)1 6 EJECT button (28)2 TIMER CLEAR button (24, 35, 43)3

83Additional Information!¢ TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)!∞ u (on/standby) switch (10)!§ Menu buttons (10)MENU buttonCURSOR >/./?// buttonsEX

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Sony Corporation A, BAccessories supplied 4Adjustingpicture 18, 40, 60tracking 40, 60Aerial hookup 6AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 18AMS searching 57APC (Adap

11Getting StartedGetting Started4 Press RF CH SET.The TV system indicator appears in the display window.Press PROGRAM +/– to select the desired TV sys