SONY KV14FV1U
Service Manual

Playing a Tape Repeatedly
The �Auto Repeat � option in the �VCR Set Up� menu allows you to play a recorded tape repeatedly. To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the option, press . Then press or to select On. Finally press PLAY z to start the playback. When the tape reaches its end, the video TV rewinds the tape to the beginning and then, plays it again.
� To cancel this function afterwards, select �Off� instead of �On� in the step above.

Setting the Colour System
The colour system is set in �Auto� condition. However, by using the �Colour System Option� in the �VCR Set Up� menu allows you to, set the colour system to the corresponding system that the tape was recorded in the case that you notice streaks appearing on the screen during playback
VCR Set Up Tracking Control: OPC: Auto Repeat Format: Colour System: On Normal Off Auto

To do that: Whilst you andin play mode and by using the to select the corresponding menu system, select the Colour System option are press . Then press or colour system (Auto, MESECAM, PAL or NTSC). Finally, press OK.
� To cancel this function afterwards, select again �Auto� in the step above.

VCR Set Up Tracking Control: OPC: Auto Repeat Format: Colour System:

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Searching Using the Index Function
The Video TV marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. These signals can be used to find a specific recording. this Video TV can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position. To do that: 1 Insert a tape. 2 Press INDEX = or + repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search in relation to the current tape position. The Video TV begins searching for the selected index. When the index is reached, playback begins automatically.
� You can stop searching by pressing STOP p.

Viewing Programmes in 16:9 Mode
When viewing recording of programmes which were originally broadcast in 16:9 mode, you can set your Video TV to 16:9 mode to prevent a distorted picture. To do that: : Press repeatedly the button on the remote control to select 16:9 or Normal (4:3 format). You can also do it, by using the menu system. In that case, select the Format option in the �VCR Set Up� menu and press . Then press or to select 16:9 or Normal. Finally, press OK.

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� When you change channels, switch between input sources or turn the power on and off, the Video TV will switch back to normal mode.

VCR Set Up Tracking Control: OPC: Auto Repeat Colour System: Format:

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Adjusting the Tracking
The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this Video TV. The AUTO TRACKING message appears while the Video TV is searching for the best tracking condition. However, if streak or snow noise appear on the video playback, you can adjust the tracking condition manually by using the �Tracking Control� menu in the �VCR Set Up� menu. To do that: Whilst you are in play mode and by using the menu system, select the Tracking Control menu and press . Press or to select Manual and press . When the tracking meter appears on the screen press or to reduce the picture noise and get the best picture noise. Finally press OK.
� To cancel this function afterwards, select again �Auto� instead of �Manual� in the step above.

When Connecting to a Sony VCR
VCR Set Up Tracking Control: OPC: Auto Repeat Format: Colour System: On Off Normal Auto
Tracking Control Auto Manual

If you use this Video TV with another Sony VCR, the remote control may accidentally operate both the Video TV and VCR at the same time. The VHS option in the �Set Up� menu allows you that the remote control operates only this Video TV.
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To do that: by using the menu system and after selecting the VHS option, press press or to select Sony. Finally, press OK.
� To cancel this function afterwards, select �Others� in the step above.

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TV Set Up

VCR Set Up Language Parental Lock: VHS: Picture Rotation:

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Tracking Control

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Adjusting the Picture with the Optimum Picture Control (OPC)
The �OPC� option in the �VCR Set Up� menu allows you to improve playback and recording quality by adjusting the system parameter automatically according to the condition of the video tape. The OPC function works on all types of tapes, even on rental tapes. This function is set to �On� at the factory. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend to leave the function on. To do that: Whilst you are in play mode and by using the menu system, select the OPC option and press . Then press or to select On or Off. Finally press OK.
VCR Set Up Tracking Control: Auto Repeat OPC: Format: Colour System: On Off Normal Auto

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VCR-Additional Operations

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