Page 2 - WARNING; Precautions
Introduction SLV-KF295CH/KA195CH 3-858-164-11 (1) 2 EN WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnelonly. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Getting Started
Introduction 3 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Table of contents Getting Started Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 6 Step 3: Connecting the unit 8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the unit Basic Operations 10 Playing a tape Additional Operations 14 ...
Page 4 - Unpacking
Getting Started 4 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit: • Mains lead • Plug adaptor (SLV-KA195ME/KF295ME only) • Microphone Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 ...
Page 5 - Setting up the remote commander; Inserting the batteries
Getting Started 5 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries bymatching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside thebattery compartment. Using the remote commander You can use...
Page 6 - Connecting the unit
Getting Started 6 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Connecting the unit to mains 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TVand connect it to AERIAL IN on the rearpanel of the unit. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit andthe aerial input of your TV using thesupplied aerial cable. 3 Connect A...
Page 7 - Additional connections
Getting Started 7 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Getting Started Additional connections To a TV that has phono typeaudio/video input jacks This additional connectionimproves picture and sound quality.Connect the TV as shown on theright. To a stereo system (SLV-KF295only) You can impro...
Page 8 - Tuning your TV to the unit
Getting Started 8 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) 1 Press u (ON/STANDBY) to turn on the unit. 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for videoplayback. Choose a channel between UHF 30 and 39 on the TV where there isno picture and no sound or only a steady rustling sound. Thi...
Page 10 - Playing a tape; Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Basic Operations 10 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Basic Operations Playing a tape 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. The unit turns on, and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape with itssafety tab removed. COLOR SYSTEM NTSC PB PICTURE 6 EJE...
Page 11 - Additional tasks; To set the colour system
Basic Operations Basic Operations SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) 11 EN 3 Press · PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks To Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Search forward Search backward Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject ...
Page 12 - To play an NTSC-recorded tape; Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV.; Watching a rental tape
Basic Operations 12 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Playing a tape (continued) Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 If your TV is PAL NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV. To listen to a Stereo tape’...
Page 15 - To resume normal playback
Additional Operations 15 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. Tip • If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $ / 4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST on the unit. Notes • Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in...
Page 16 - Singing along with karaoke video tapes; To adjust the microphone volume
Additional Operations 16 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Karaoke sing-along You can sing along with a karaokevideotape, a TV broadcast, or musicplayed back on equipment connected tothe LINE IN jacks on the rear panel ofthe unit. You can sing duets if you usean extra microphone (not sup...
Page 17 - To cancel Karaoke Pon
Additional Operations 17 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) continued KARAOKE PON Blank space Present position Reducing the playbackvocals (Karaoke Pon)(SLV-KF295 only) You can use ordinary music sourceswith vocals for karaoke with thisfunction. Use hi-fi stereo musicsources. Set KARAOKE ...
Page 19 - Adjusting the tracking; About OPC
Additional Operations 19 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Adjusting thepicture Adjusting the tracking Although the unit automaticallyadjusts the tracking whenplaying a tape, distortion mayoccur if the tape was recorded inpoor condition. If so, manuallyadjust the tracking. Press $ / 4 TR...
Page 20 - Editing with another VCR; How to connect to record on this unit
Additional Operations 20 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Other VCR (Player) Tips • (SLV-KA195 only) If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a commercially availableconnecting cable like the Sony VMC-910MS. • (SLV-KF295 only) Use a commercially available connecting cable like ...
Page 21 - Before you start editing; Auto head cleaner
Additional Operations 21 EN SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Operation (whenrecording on this unit) You can make a copy of a tapeusing this unit for recording orplayback. The unit cannot recordTV programmes directly since itdoes not have a TV tuner. Before you start editing • Turn on your ...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting; Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
22 EN Additional Information SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Symptom The u (ON/STANDBY) switch does not function. The power is turned on but theunit does not operate. The VCR enters standby modeor turns off automatically. The playback picture does notappear on the TV screen. The picture i...
Page 24 - System; Specifications; Supplied accessories
24 EN Additional Information SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) System RF output signal UHF channels 30 to 39 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,unbalanced, sync negativeAUDIO IN,phono jack (1) (SLV-KA...
Page 25 - Index to parts and controls; Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
25 EN Additional Information SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel (SLV-KA195) 1 u ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (8) 2 § EJECT button (11) 3 Tape compartment 4 Tape operation indicators 5 HiFi L/R...
Page 27 - Remote commander; This button doesn’t
27 EN Additional Information SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Remote commander 1 6 ␣ EJECT button (11) 2 TV/VTR button ( This button doesn’t work for this unit ) 3 TV buttons (Only for a TV) (5) TV/VIDEO ; (TV power) u (power standby) VOL +/– PROG (CH) +/– 4 7 ␣ FRAME button (14) 5 TRACKIN...
Page 28 - Index
28 EN Additional Information SLV-KF295ME/PS/KA195ME/PS 3-858-164-11 (1) Index A, B Accessories supplied 4Adjusting picture 19 tracking 19 Aerial hookup 6 AMS searching 17 Audio track 13Auto head cleaner 21AV connection 7 C Cleaning the videoheads 22Colour system compatible coloursystems 2setting 11 ...
