Sony VTX-1000R User's Manual
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1. When an ac power cord connected to the VTX 1000R s SWITCHED AC OUTLET is placed near an AM antenna AM reception may be affected If this happens move the power cord away from the antenna or connect the Save the original shipping carton and packing material they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your set For maximum protection repack your set as it was originally packed at the factory To keep the set looking brand new periodically clean it with a soft cloth Stub born stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine or abrasive cleansers since these will damage the cabinet As a safety precaution unplug the set before cleaning it FEATURES a multi function Remote Com mander CATV cable television programs or normal broadcast programs can be selected Two VHF antenna inputs allow both normal TV CATV signals and pay cable TV signals to be selected through a home converter The VHF Split carrier SIF circuit provides AUX antenna input may accept a high fidelity TV sounds free of any video tape recorder TV game disc interference from video signals player etc Easy channel selection and preset ting with 10 key tuning system which employs a PLL Phase Locked Loop frequency synthesizer Stereo headphones can be con nected TV or either of three external video programs can be selected with th2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the set please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference For detailed instructions for system connections see the separate booklet SYSTEM CONNECTION GUIDE CONTENTS Warning s22 ose sie ae S citar te tasted bined wena 2 PROCAULIONS i enie e a Aa oe ai a ie iaaa dean 2 EENET E E E E E EEE TAIE ES 3 Location of parts and CONEIOIS sssssiseereeesesrseerenrsarrtrsterssrsrerenssnss 4 Using the VTX 1000R as a TV tUner Leeeeeeeseeeeesssisesesreesrssrsrrrenss 6 Normal TV Operation nari r ccc cece cee eeneneeeeecececaeeeeeeeeseeaaaaeteeeeeees 6 Cable TV Operation oiiaee netee eanget a a E aaa Aaa FES 8 Sound adjustments 0 ccc cece eeeeeeeeee cece eeseceacaeaneeeeeeteeeseesesaeeee 9 Remote Control Operation oo eeccceeceeeceseesereeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaseueeseseeeens 10 Channel presetting cenenih aree a earne EES E EE EOSIN 14 Function of rear panel COnnectorsS 20 cece ses eeeeeeesereeeeeeeeees 16 Antennalcable Connection o oo eee cecccccecccceeeeeeeecececaueeeeeereeceeaauensess 18 SPECINICATIONS a e a ed Ms os eesecisavis aa aae oaaae aaee nies 19 OWNER S RECORD The model and serial numbers are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No VTX 1000R Serial No lt 1981 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire
3. When the ANT AUX button is set to AUX to receive pay cable TV signals or TV game signals from the AUX terminal the inter carrier will be selected irrespec tive of the CARRIER selector setting to reduce the hum which might be caused by a channel converter or other equipment The PICTURE and VOLUME keys do not function when the TV tuner is used with a video monitor or video projection system not equipped with a control input connector channels 2 through 9 When you wish to select channel 7 Wait about 3 seconds The previous number display is automatically recalled The picture will disappear Press the CLEAR key only snow shows and the on the Remote Commander sound will go off see page 12 Note If you select an incorrect tens digit or forget to first select O for Press the correct number keys CABLE TV OPERATION PANEL OPERATION In CATV cable television systems programs are brought into the home on the mid band channels A I and the super band channels J W This TV tuner receives CATV channels A through W with the NOR MAL CATV selector set to CATV Channel A can be tuned in by selecting number 14 on this TV tuner channe B by selecting number 15 and so on as follows Number on this TV tuner Corresponding CATV channel A B C D E fel Bee ee ee ee F G H J K L M N WwW zz O Most CATV systems use letters to designate channels but some use numbers To
4. will light Sound muting will be released when the MUTING key is pressed again the VOLUME A key is pressed or the tuner is turned off CLEAR key Press this key to set the display to if you select an incorrect tens digit or forget to first select 0 for channels 2 through 9 Indicator This lamp lights when the Commander is operating lf the lamp does not light when any of the function keys buttons are pressed battery replacement is required Operation of the Remote Commander Preliminary setting on the TV tuner CATV NORMAL button dae proper position MASTER button eee switched on Either the ANTENNA or AUX lamp lights The response lamp blinks when any function key button on the Commander is pressed The selected channel number appears The selected button lamp lights Q Press the POWER key 2 Press the TV VIDEO button to select the function if required Press the ANT AUX button if required to select VHF antenna For TV input ANT or AUX viewing o Select the desired channel by pressing the number keys or the CHANNEL key Notes on the Remote Commander In normal operation battery life is up to half a year When the battery is exhausted the Commander will not operate the TV tuner properly In this case replace the batteries with new ones When the Commander is not used for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible batter
5. or shock hazard do not expose the set to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Operate only on 120 V ac This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug one blade of the plug is wider than the other which will fit into the power outlet only one way Should you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your dealer for assistance Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the set and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Unplug the set from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself if this set will be used with a TV game observe the following precautions Reduce the PICTURE key setting when the TV game is in use Avoid prolonged operation of the TV game and turn it off when not in use Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place the set on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation holes Do not install the set in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibra tion or shock
6. tune in a numbered channel select the same number on the TV tuner Consult your local cable TV company or your nearest Sony dealer to find out which of these channels are receivable and which type of cable system is used in your area Most of pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals and may require special con verters CATV programs are tuned in the same way as normal TV programs except for the CATVINORMAL button and or the ANT AUX button setting AUX lamp ANTENNA lamp ANT AUX button ANT The ANTENNA lamp lights Normal TV CATV signals from the ANT terminal AUX The AUX lamp lights Pay cable TV signals from the AUX terminals CATV NORMAL button NORMAL released position 2 13 14 83 CATV depressed position 2 13 A W Press the CATV NORMAL button to set to CATV Press the MASTER button Press the POWER button Check that the TV button is selected Press the ANT AUX button if required to select VHF antenna inputs ANT or AUX according to the program to be viewed Select the desired channel either by pressing the number keys or by scanning higher or lower for the channel among the prememorized channels with the CHANNEL keys See page 6 To tune in the pay cable TV signals select the output channel number of the channel converter It may take a little longer to tune in the desired CATV channel than a normal TV channel SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Satisfactory results will usua
7. IEC Battery Designation R6 Dimensions Approx 120 x 24 x 142 mm w hid 43 4 x 1 x 55 8 inches Weight Approx 282 g 10 oz incl batteries Accessory supplied Battery size AA 2 pcs Design and specifications subject to change without notice amp x 2 RR 2 Ree Trinitron Component TV KX 1901 KX 2501 Remote Commander RM 705 Speaker System SS XIA SS X10A Betamax Videocassette Recorder SL 2000 SL 5000 Connecting Cord RK 69A miniplug to minipiug 1 2 m Video Cable VK 2D 8 pin DIN plug to 8 pin DIN plug 2 m VK 5DX 8 pin DIN socket to 8 pin DIN plug 5 m 19
8. N Once the MASTER button has been switched on you can remotely control the TV tuner with the supplied RM 705 Remote Commander up to 7 meters 23 feet away from the TV tuner and within approx 30 degrees from the center The stand on the bottom may be used for operating on a table 10 Battery installation The RM 705 operates on two supplied AA batteries IEC Designation R6 Slide to expose the battery Be sure to observe correct Close compietely or to the detent compartment polarity position detent position 11 Function of keys and buttons on the Remote Commander Keys buttons whose functions are the same as the TV tuner panel buttons POWER keys VOLUME keys CHANNEL keys PICTURE keys Number keys TV VIDEO button Every push on the button changes the function in the following sequence TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 A Eanes The selected function lamp on the tuner will light ANT AUX button 12 COMPONENT TV COMMANDER Transmitter Point toward the remote control detector on the TV tuner Keys which have no equivalent on the TV tuner MUTING key This key functions when the TV tuner is used with a Sony KX series Component TV equipped with a control input connector When you want to mute the sound immediate ly as for instance to answer the telephone press this key The MUTING lamp on the TV
9. NTSC 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO INPUT 1 2 and 3 2 phono jacks 5 dBs 436 mV rms 47 kilohms CONTROL IN minijack 5V p p MPX IN 2 phono jacks 5 dBs 436 mV rms 47 kilohms TV MONITOR 1 and 2 VIDEO OUTPUT phono jack 1V p p NTSC 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative TV MONITOR 1 and 2 AUDIO OUTPUT 2 phono jacks 5 dBs 436 mV rms 5 kilohms MONITOR 1 and 2 CONTROL OUTPUT mini jack 5V p p MULTI OUTPUT 8 pin DIN Same as the above MONITOR 1 and 2 VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT and CONTROL OUTPUT CONTROL OUT mini jack 5V p p MPX OUT phono jack 70 mV rms 3 dB load impedance 50 kilohms main channel 400 Hz 100 modulation 50 Hz 55 kHz within dB Positive polarity HEADPHONES stereo binaural jack Accepts low and high impedance stereo headphones 120V ac 60Hz 20W max 18W average 4 5 W in standby condition Switched max 200W Unswitched max 300W Approx 430 x 80 x 277 mm w h d 17 x 31 8 x 11 inches incl projecting parts and controls Approx 5 kg 11 Ib Remote Commander RM 705 Antenna connector 300 75 ohm matching transformer is built in 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connector 1 5 m Connecting Cord RK 74A 2 phono plugs to 2 phono plugs 1 5 m Video Cable VMC 1S phono plug to phono plug 1 2 m 2 pcs Video Cable VK 2D 8 pin DIN plug to 8 pin DIN plug 2 m Remote Commander Remote control system Infrared control Power requirements 3V dc Battery size AA x 2
10. TPUT jacks INPUT LEVEL control z to MONITOR 1 MULTI OUTPUT connector MONITOR 1 VIDEO AUDIO CONTROL OUTPUT jacks TV VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT jacks MPX multiplex OUTPUT INPUT jacks For function of connectors and controls see page 16 Make system connections referring to the separate booklet SYSTEM CONNECTION GUIDE USING THE VTX 1000R AS A TV TUNER NORMAL TV OPERATION PANEL OPERATION Check that the POWER LOCK switch is set to OFF and the CARRIER selector is set to SPLIT ANT AUX button Set the CATV NORMAL button to NORMAL released position 2 Press the MASTER button Keep this button pushed in to be able to operate the set with the Remote Commander TV button lamp 3 Press the POWER button The picture will appear on the monitor To switch off press the button again Note If the picture does not appear check that both the ANTENNA and TV lamps light If not press the ANT AUX button and or TV button ANTENNA lamp 4 Select the desired channel either by or by scanning higher or lower for the channel among the pre pressing the number keys memorized channels with the CHANNEL keys channel 25 ae cee e o ES Ei For higher numbered channels press the upper key O GH aoe channel 7 For lower numbered channels press the lower key E H For channels 2 through 9 press the 0 key first ox This TV tuner is prese
11. e corresponding FUNCTION button A variety of connections with a Trinitron Component TV Betamax videocassette recorder video projec tion system audio amplifier etc can be made LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS For the operation of these controls see the following pages POWER button ANTENNA lamp green Response lamp red AUX auxiliary lamp green Channel indicator green Remote control detector EADPHONES jack PLL FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER COMPONENT TV TUNER VTX 1000R FUNCTION buttons lamps amber CHANNEL keys VOLUME keys behind panel TREBLE control BASS control ANT AUX antenna auxiliary button CATV NORMAL button MASTER button TONE ENHANCE button PHONE LEVEL control ADD key ___ Number keys ERASE key PICTURE keys BALANCE control x These functions are also provided on the supplied RM 705 Remote Commander See page 12 Rear panel connectors and controls For antenna cable connections see page 18 UHF antenna terminals VHF AUX auxiliary antenna terminal POWER LOCK switch VHF CONVERTER terminal VHF ANT antenna terminal CARRIER selector AC power cord VIDEO AUDIO INPUT 1 jacks VIDEO AUDIO INPUT 2 jacks AC OUTLET SWITCHED j J VIDEO AUDIO INPUT 3 jacks UNSWITCHED CONTROL IN OUT jacks J a MONITOR 2 VIDEO AUDIO CONTROL OU
12. gardiess of the adding se quence If you have any problem on CATV channel presetting consult the CATV company in your area To erase inactive channels 1 Set the CATVINORMAL button to 2 Press the ANT AUX button if required to NORMAL released position for UHF and select VHF antenna input ANT or AUX to CATV depressed position for CATV channels Either position will do for VHF 3 Select the channel to be erased with the CHANNEL keys Press the ERASE key 4 Ba Number of channel erased This channel has now been erased Check that the TV button is selected REPEAT THE ABOVE FOR ALL THE CHANNELS TO BE ERASED Operating note It is not possible to erase a UHF channel from the memory and re tain the CATV channel of the same number in the memory or vice versa If either the UHF channel or the CATV channel of the same number is to be kept in the memory do not erase the number 15 FUNCTION OF REAR PANEL CONNECTORS Mary F we O O 0 KPUI EVEL mmen jelojolo aC 6 bx Jojolo 2 CET cE INPUT 1 2 and 3 VIDEO jack phono jack yellow Connect to the video output of a video tape recorder Input level of the video signal from the INPUT 3 jack can be ad justed with the INPUT LEVEL control AUDIO jacks phono jacks L white R red Connect to the audio outputs of a video tape recorder Connect the L and R channels properly If the recorde
13. lly be obtained with the controls set at the following posi tions If any adjustments are necessary adjust the required controls to your preference BASS control at the center detent position TONE ENHANCE button OFF released position TREBLE control at the center detent position BALANCE control at the center detent position to HEADPHONES stereo binaural PHONE LEVEL control TREBLE and BASS control Adjust the tone to your preference for less treble ly for more treble 7 N MIN MAX for less bass any for more bass 7 N MIN MAX For private listening connect a headphones to the HEADPHONES jack Any low or high impedance stereo headphones can be connected Adjust the sound volume with the PHONE LEVEL control for less AID for more volume p lt volume MIN MAX BALANCE control Adjust the amount of sound comming from each paired speaker If required to increase the left AIN to increase the right speaker volume Z speaker volume L R TONE ENHANCE button To enhance bass and treble sounds press this button to tow ake e set to ON P E a es a Use the TONE ENHANCE system when listening to music lt The BASS TREBLE BALANCE and TONE ENHANCE set Sts low vol nme tings affect the sound from the headphones or from the To disengage the TONE ENHANCE press this button MONITOR 1 MONITOR 2 and MULTI OUTPUT connectors again to set to OFF REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIO
14. n and off using the controls on the TV tuner or the Remote Commander MONITOR 1 MULT OUTPUT connector 8 pin DIN Connect to the MULTI INPUT 8 pin DIN connector on a Sony KX series Component TV with the supplied VK 2D Video Cable 2 m The VK 5DX Video Cable for extension 5 m is available optionally The signals selected with the FUNCTION button are available The Component TV volume and picture can be adjusted and the TV turned on and off using the controls on the TV tuner or the Remote Commander Caution You may use the MONITOR 1 and MONITOR 2 jacks or MULTI OUTPUT connector and MONITOR 2 jacks simultaneously However do not use the MONITOR 1 VIDEO AUDIO CONTROL jacks and the MULTI OUTPUT connector simultaneoulsy Connections for FM simulcast TV programs To receive FM simulcast TV programs stereo sound transmitted from an FM radio station connect as illustrated VMC 1S Video Cable supplied VMC 1S Video Cable supplied to VIDEO to TV VIDEO OUTPUT to MONITOR 2 VIDEO OUTPUT to MONITOR 2 AUDIO OUTPUT to AUDIO INPUT 1 2 or 3 OUTPUT Connecting Cord supplied beeen Cable to audio to video supplied inputs 44 input 4 r PNA Video monitor or video projection to MULTI INPUT Select the VIDEO 1 2 or 3 button according to the connectors used AC OUTLET SWITCHED Provides ac power of 200W max to other connected equipment Po
15. r is monaural connect the audio output of the recorder to the L channel The signal will be obtained from both L and R output channels If the signal is connected to the R channel it will be obtained from only R output channel To select the input press the desired FUNCTION button on the front panel or the TV VIDEO button on the Remote Commander The selected button lamp will light e TW ikiss for antenna inputs kE VIDEO 1 for INPUT 1 VIDEO 2 for INPUT 2 L VIDEO 3 0 for INPUT 3 INPUT LEVEL control Adjusts the level of the video signal from the VIDEO INPUT 3 jack Normally set to the center detent position If the picture contrast is too weak or too strong adjust the level min 0 5V p p max 2V p p by turning the control clockwise or counterclockwise with a screwdriver so that both the TV and video programs are viewed at approximately the same contrast level when the PICTURE keys are in the same position CONTROL IN OUT jacks minijacks These jacks allow eventual expansion of your audiovisual system When an external control unit is connected to the CONTROL IN jack the TV tuner cannot be operated with the Remote Com mander MPX INPUT OUTPUT jacks phono jacks These jacks allow a special adaptor to be connected for any future multichannel sound stereo bilingual etc TV broadcasts OUTPUT special adaptor INPUT 16 Tv OUTPUT VIDEO jack phono jack yellow To record TV p
16. rograms on a video tape recorder not equipped with a TV tuner connect this jack to the video input of the recorder A video projection system may be connected here so that you can enjoy TV programs on a large screen The TV video signal is available irrespective of the FUNCTION set ting The PICTURE keys do not affect these outputs AUDIO jacks phono jacks L white R red To record TV programs on a video tape recorder not equipped with a TV tuner connect these jacks to the audio inputs of the recorder An amplifier may also be connected for more audio power The TV audio signal is available irrespective of the FUNCTION set ting The VOLUME keys MUTING key TONE ENHANCE button BALANCE BASS and TREBLE controls do not affect these outputs MONITOR 1 and 2 OUTPUT VIDEO jack phono jack yellow Connect to the video input of a monitor TV or a video projection system The signal selected with the FUNCTION button is then available AUDIO jacks phono jacks L white R red Connect to the audio inputs of a monitor TV or a video projection system The signal selected with the FUNCTION button is then available CONTROL jack minijack When the TV tuner is used with a Sony KX series Component TV equipped with a control input connector connect as illustrated with the RK 69A Connecting Cord optional VIDEO VMC 1S 2 o RK 69A o L AUDIO RK 74A O R The Component TV volume and picture can be adjusted and the TV turned o
17. t at the factory to receive VHF channels 2 through 13 with the CHANNEL keys To add UHF or CATV channels or to erase inactive channels see page 14 When the TV tuner is used with a Sony KX series Compo nent TV proceed to steps 5 and 6 5 To increase the sound volume keep the VOLUME A key depressed To decrease keep the VOLUME W key depressed 6 Adjust the PICTURE keys according to the room lighting condition To increase the pic ture contrast keep the PICTURE A key depressed To decrease keep the PICTURE w key depressed Operating notes When turned off with POWER button on the TV or Commander and turned on again When turned off with MASTER button and turned on again TV FUNCTION setting ANT AUX setting channel memorized memorized sound volume picture contrast POWER LOCK switch Normally set to OFF if the TV tuner is to be switched on or off by a timer set this switch to ON and keep the MASTER button pushed in When power is supplied to the TV tuner with the POWER LOCK switch and MASTER button set to ON the tuner will turn on automatically CARRIER selector Normally set to SPLIT The split carrier SIF circuit produces high fidelity TV sounds free from buzz noise caused by interference from video signals When receiving UHF signals which have been transmitted through several relay stations setting to INTER may reduce noise
18. wer can be switched on and off with the POWER button key on the TV tuner or the Remote Commander UNSWITCHED Provides ac power of 300W max to other connected equipment Power is not controlled with the POWER button key Caution Do not connect electrical home appliances such as an electric iron fans or other high wattage equipment to these outlets AC power cord Connect to a convenient 120V ac wall outlet Caution Do not connect this power cord to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET of a Sony KX series Component TV If you do the control on the TV tuner or the Remote Commander will not turn the TV on and off VTX 1000R AC power cord KX series Component TV 7 ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION If your local signal is strong an indoor antenna may be sufficient to obtain a clear picture The use of an external antenna is recommended especially in dif ficult reception areas inside steel frame buildings in mountainous areas or at great distances from the transmitter When the cable is a 75 ohm coaxial type round o Ge 2mm 10 mm fold back rN o C pass the ring over cable F type connector optional When the cable is a 300 ohm ribbon type lead in flat witha screwdriver 300 ohm ribbon type wire Connect the wire and tighten the screws Most combination antennas already have a signal splitter If you need a splitter or a complete antenna system see
19. y leakage Keep the Commander away from extremely hot or humid places Avoid dropping any foreign objects into the Commander case when replacing batteries To avoid a malfunction do not simultaneously depress two or more buttons The RM 705 Commander may be used only with those Sony models indicated in the operating instructions For use with a Sony KxX series Component TV 5 Adjust the sound volume with the VOLUME keys Adjust the picture contrast with the PICTURE keys 13 CHAN N EL PRES ETTI NG How to preset the channels to be scanned with the CHANNEL keys Your TV tuner has been set at the factory to receive VHF channels 2 through 13 in se quence when you press the CHANNEL keys You can add UHF or CATV channels and erase inactive VHF channels so that only the channels available in your area will appear in the sequence To add UHF or CATV channels 14 Set the CATV INORMAL button to NORMAL released position for UHF and to CATV depressed posi tion for CATV channels Either position will do for VHF Select the channel number to be added with the number keys 2 Press the ANT AUX button if re quired to select VHF antenna input ANT or AUX 4 Press the ADD key Number of channel added This channel has now been added Check that the TV button is selected REPEAT THE ABOVE FOR ALL THE CHANNELS TO BE ADDED The channels will be entered in numerical sequence re
20. your Sony dealer or a qualified technician VHF UHF Signal splitter CATV cable without a channe We recommend that you consult your cable company to make sure that the cable is properly connected CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable F type connector H to VHF ANT CATV cable with a special channel converter Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals and re quire special converters The converter is supplied by the cable company CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable Channel converter 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors supplied F type l connector to CONVERTER A to VHF F type connector ANT Notes an selection of the VHF antenna inputs For converted pay cable TV signals from the AUX terminal press the ANT AUX button to set to AUX The green AUX lamp will light For normal VHF or CATV signals from the VHF ANT terminal press the ANT AUX button again to set to ANT The green ANTENNA lamp will light SPECIFICATIONS Television system Channel coverage Antenna Inputs Outputs Power requirements Power consumption AC outlet Dimensions Weight Accessories supplied American TV standards VHF channels 2 13 UHF channels 14 83 CATV mid band channels A I super band channels J W 75 ohm antenna terminals for VHF ANT CONVERTER and AUX 300 ohm antenna terminals for UHF VIDEO INPUT 1 2 and 3 phono jack 1V p p
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