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SLV-340/380/440/
RMT-V154iV
154A
SERVICE
MANUAL
US Model
SL V-340/440/441
Canadian Model
SL V-340/380
Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS
IV for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS.
(9-973-623-11 )
Photo: SLV-440
IH
MECHANISM I
System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording
system
Rotary two-head
helical scanning
FM system
Video signal
N'IV'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-_C
color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s
(1 3/8 inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s
(7/16 inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s
(11/16 inches/s),
playback only
Maximum
recording/playback
time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with
T-160 tape)
Fast-forward
and rewind
time
Approx. 3 min (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-l, A to W, W+I to
W+84
IBm
IMICROFILM]
SPECIFICATIONS
RF output channel
VHF channel 3 or 4
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for
VHF/UHF
Inputs
and outputs
LINE IN
VIDEO IN, phone jack (1)
Input signal:
l Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO IN, phone jack (1)
Input level: -7.5 dBs (0 dBs =
0.775 Vrms)
Input impedance:
more than
47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phone jack (1)
Output signal:
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phone jack (1)
Standard output: -7.5 dBs
Load impedance:
47 kilohms
Output impedance:
less than 10
kilohms
CABLE
BOX CONTROL
(CONTROL
S OUT) (SLV-4401441)
Mini jack
(1)
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
Only for recording
8 programs in
one month at max.
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging
capacitor
Back-up duration:
up to three
hours at one time
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
19 W (max.)
Operating
temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDE
SONY
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Summary of Contents for Sony SLV-380
- Page 1 S OUT) (SLV-4401441) VHF 2 to 13 -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Mini jack UHF 14 to 69 - Continued on next page - CATV A-8 to A-l, A to W, W+I to W+84 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDE SONY IMICROFILM]...
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Page 2: Index To Parts And Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details. Index to parts and controls Front panel POWER switch/indicator Remote commander --_ EJECT button (28) Channel number buttons Tape compartment ENTER button REW (rewind) button (40) TV/VTR button (32) PLAY button (40) CH (channel) button (30) -
Page 3: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
F-type connectors • Do not use diffevent types of You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony batteries. TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (o) can be used to operate your "IV. - Page 4 • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. Audio/video cable Inot supplied) • If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. ] Getting Started Getting Started...
- Page 5 Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup Recommended Hookup 1: VCR setup This hookup is recommended for most cable systems with cable boxes. Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 (channel 3) or It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on guide.
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Page 6: No Cable Box
Hookup 2: VCR Plus. channel setup Hookup 2: VCR setup Recommended 1 Find Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also this hookup Set the RF UNrr switch to CH 3 (channel 3) or Plus+ Channel Listing in your program... - Page 7 Make thefonowing connections ifyou're using anantenna(ff you don't Hookup 3: VCR setup Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup havecableTV). 1 SettheRE _ switch _o CH 3)or 1 _md the VC_ Plus+ thee] _ inyourp_._ 3 (channel CH 4 (channel 4), whichever channel is not used in guide.
- Page 8 Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup R_ol_mend_l Hookup 4: VCR setup Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program s_t the RF I/NIT switch to CH 3 (channel 3) or compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature, and your cable guide.
- Page 9 Hookup 5: VCR Plus+ channel setup Recommended Hookup 5: VCR setup By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 (channel 3) or record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
- Page 10 ) buttons. 3 Select the channel with the TV. To watch TV for a scrambled channel 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR SONY indicator in the display window goes off. Press CURSOR...
- Page 11 2 and 3 to preset CATV. _w_ TUN_t,_ disable channels as required, then SONY press EXECUTE. • Select NORM or CATV using the CURSOR (_ / (_) buttons: • To preset cable "IV channels, select CA'W. • To preset VHF and UH_ channels, select NORM.
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Page 12: Setting Up Cable Box Control
ON, then press EXECUTE. automaHcany" on page 20. YOU_ _E Fo_ T_ CO0_ T]P_N PUSH EXECUTE SONY Channel to be selected Select channe.I want to fine- SONY tune by pressing number buttons Enter the cable box code number then ENTER. -
Page 13: Getting Started
Cable box brand and the corresponding cable box code numbers Tips for normal viewing Setting up cable control If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, (continued) until you come to the correct code for your equipment. Cable Code Cable... - Page 14 VCR Plus+ is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies the task of Press MENU. Setting up VCR Plus+ programming the VCR to make timer recordings. The main MENU appears on the TV p _MER S_r/C_CK n_X_R PR._-r vcn _u_. ctua_s screen.
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Page 15: Playing A Tape
Displaying the remaining tape length and time Notes This section shows you how to play back a video tape. • When you iasert a tape with BasicOl_nalions counter a short tape length such as T- Turn on your TV and tune in to the 20, T-30 or a non-standard Playingatape Press DISPLAYto turn the display on or off. - Page 16 SPEED. See "To select tape speeds" on --_ 0:00 _ 0:30 _ 1:00 .._10:30---_11:00 the next page. SONY The recording duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR turns off automatically. Start recording by pressing REC. •...
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Page 17: Recording Tv Programs
I_-/! " ..under "START," then press the ( c_ / ¢_ ) buttons to set the SONY -i ... hour. 2 Press CUKSOR to flash the minutes under "START," then press the CURSOR ) buttons to set the O_T_ STCe C_ minutes. - Page 18 To use the VCR while recording Recording TV programs using Press CURSOR then set the You can do the following tasks during timer recording. the timer (continued) time to stop recording in the same way. Press Reset the counter to "0H00M00S" COUNTER RESET Tips...
- Page 19 This section shows you another way" of timer recording: recording using Note Press POWER to turn off the VCR, Recording • If the RY_ tape indicator and VCR Plus+. This allows you to record TV programs more easily. Just the TIMER indicator in the The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights enter the program's "PlusCode,"...
- Page 20 / €;_ ) buttons. Then, press CURSOR [_ to move the cursor to the leftraost column. • To cancel the setling, press TIMER CLEAK Press EXECUTE. SONY The VCR returns t otheoriginal scRen.When there areany other t_nersettings left: in the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, pressPOWER return torecording standby.
- Page 21 During pause, press Press 1_ PLAY. IIl_ FRAME to advance picture one frame or _111 FRAME to reverse the _> PLAY SONY picture one frame. Keep pressing the button to advance or reverse frame every one second. Skipping a scene...
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Page 22: Operation
This section shows you how to edit to or from another VCR or Operation (when recording on this VCR) Editing with another camcorder. You can make a copy of a tape using this VCR for recording or playback. Before you start editing •... -
Page 23: General Setup Information
Setting RF unit Additional Information When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you General setup must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR. information If you connect the VCR to the TV using the supplied audio/video...