Sony VCR SLV X717ME User Manual

3-858-651-11 (1)  
Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
SLV-X717ME/PS/SG  
SLV-X817ME/PS/SG  
PAL NTSC  
PAL NTSC  
©1996 by Sony Corporation  
SLV-X817/717ME/PS/SG 3-858-651-11 (1)  
 
Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
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Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
10 Step 5: Selecting a language  
11 Step 6: Setting the clock  
13 Step 7: Tuning the VCR  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
18 Playing a tape  
38 Troubleshooting  
22 Recording TV programmes  
40 Specifications  
25 Recording TV programmes using  
41 Index to parts and controls  
the timer  
Back cover  
Index  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
28 Playing/ searching at various  
speeds  
30 Recording TV programmes using  
the quick timer  
31 Checking/ changing/ cancelling  
timer settings  
32 Recording stereo programmes  
33 Adjusting the picture  
34 Changing menu options  
35 Editing with another VCR  
37 Audio dubbing  
Introduction  
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St e p 1  
Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• Plug adaptor (SLV-X717ME/ SG and  
SLV-X817ME/ SG only)  
• R6 (Size AA) batteries  
• Aerial cable  
Ch e ckin g yo u r m o d e l n a m e  
The instructions in this manual are for the 6 models : SLV-X717ME,  
X717PS, X717SG, X817ME, X817PS, and X817SG. Check your model  
number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-X817ME  
is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in  
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-X717ME  
only.”  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the + and – on the  
batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this  
Remote sensor  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons  
on the remote commander  
marked with a dot (• ) can be  
used to operate your Sony TV.  
TV / VIDEO  
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2
3
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
Notes  
The TV/ VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from aerial in or line in.  
The button does not control this VCR.  
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not mix different types of batteries.  
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Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains  
lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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2
3
Disconnect the aerial input cable from  
your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on  
the rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
IN  
OUT  
AERIAL  
IN  
OUT  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
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For SLV-X717  
This VCR  
Ad d it io n a l co n n e ct io n s  
To a TV that has phono type  
audio/video input jacks  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE-1 IN  
This additional connection  
improves picture and sound quality.  
Connect the TV as shown on the  
right.  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
If you want to use the Trinitron TV  
Synchro Play function (see page 21),  
this connection is necessary. (If your  
TV has two or more inputs, connect  
the audio/ video cable to the VIDEO  
IN 1 jacks.)  
Audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
For SLV-X817  
This VCR  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
This VCR  
Stereo system  
To a stereo system (SLV-X817 only)  
You can improve sound quality by  
connecting a stereo system as  
shown below.  
AUDIO VIDEO  
AUX IN  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
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Tu n in g yo u r TV t o t h e VCR  
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/ video cable, skip  
this step.  
ON/STANDBY  
PROGRAM +/–  
RF CHANNEL  
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2
ON/STANDBY  
Press ON/ STANDBY to turn on the VCR.  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.  
RF  
CHANNEL  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF  
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4
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
RF  
CHANNEL  
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.  
PROGRAM  
Press PROGRAM +/ – (repeatedly) to select the correct TV system.  
If you watch the system B/ G, select “G.” If you watch the system  
D/ K, select “K.”  
RFG  
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Tune the TV to the same channel as that  
shown in the display window so that  
the picture on the right appears on the  
TV screen.  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
RF  
CHANNEL  
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever  
you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/ – on the VCR. If  
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press  
PROGRAM +/ –, the TV tuning is correct.  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR  
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, go to step 6 to finish  
this procedure once. Then start from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL  
in step 2 to display the RF channel, press PROGRAM +/ – so that another RF  
channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear  
picture appears.  
Note  
If you set the wrong TV system you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.  
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Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
You can change the on-screen language  
from English to Chinese or Arabic.  
Before you start...  
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Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU.  
MENU  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
SET UP MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE /  
/
SELECT : [  
]
SET  
: [ EXECUTE ]  
2
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(z) to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE.  
LANGUAGE /  
• ENGLISH  
/
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
SELECT  
END  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to flash the desired  
language, then press EXECUTE.  
LANGUAGE /  
/
CURSOR  
ENGLISH  
• EXECUTE  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
MENU  
You must set the time and date on the  
VCR to be able to use the timer  
recording features properly. You can set  
the VCR clock using the on-screen  
display.  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
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Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU.  
MENU  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
SET UP MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE /  
/
SELECT : [  
]
SET  
: [ EXECUTE ]  
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3
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(z) to CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE.  
CLOCK SET  
1 . 1 . 1997 WED  
0 : 00  
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
SELECT : [  
]
]
[
SET  
END  
:
: [ EXECUTE ]  
Press CURSOR >/ . to set the date.  
CLOCK SET  
25 . 1 . 1997 SAT  
0 : 00  
CURSOR  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT : [  
]
]
[
SET  
END  
:
: [ EXECUTE ]  
4
Press CURSOR / to flash the month and  
set the month using CURSOR >/ ..  
CLOCK SET  
25 . 12 . 1997 THU  
0 : 00  
CURSOR  
SELECT : [  
]
]
SET  
END  
: [  
: [ EXECUTE ]  
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5
6
Set the year, hour and minutes in  
sequence, using CURSOR / to flash the  
item to be set, and CURSOR >/ . to select  
the digits.  
CLOCK SET  
25 . 12 . 1997 THU 15 : 30  
CURSOR  
SELECT : [  
]
]
SET  
END  
: [  
: [ EXECUTE ]  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE to start the clock.  
Tip  
To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be  
changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/ ..  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Tu n in g t h e VCR  
MENU  
First, we recommend that you preset the  
receivable channels in your area using  
automatic presetting. Then, if some  
channels could not be preset  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
automatically, you can preset them  
manually; if there are any unwanted  
channels among the preset ones, you can  
disable the channels.  
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Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
Pre se t t in g a ll re ce iva b le ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU.  
MENU  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
SET UP MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE /  
/
SELECT : [  
]
SET  
: [ EXECUTE ]  
2
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(z) to TUNER PRESET, then press  
EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG 1  
NORM CATV  
1
CURSOR  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
• EXECUTE  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
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4
Press CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / to m ove the  
cursor (z) to NORMAL/ CATV, then select  
NORM.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG 1  
NORM CATV  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
CURSOR  
• ON  
OFF  
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(z) to AUTO PRESET, then press  
EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG 1  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
NORM CATV  
CURSOR  
1
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
All receivable channels are preset in  
numerical sequence. When no more  
receivable channels can be found,  
presetting stops and the picture from the  
lowest numbered channel is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
• EXECUTE  
PLEASE WAIT  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls  
m a n u a lly  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
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4
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5
8
0
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6
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PROG+/–  
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU.  
MENU  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
SET UP MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE /  
/
SELECT : [  
SET  
]
: [ EXECUTE ]  
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(z) to TUNER PRESET, then press  
EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG10  
NORM CATV  
21  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
CURSOR  
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
• EXECUTE  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
3
Press CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / to m ove the  
cursor (z) to NORMAL/ CATV, then select  
NORM.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG10  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
NORM CATV  
CURSOR  
21  
• ON  
OFF  
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
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4
5
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(z) to CHANNEL SET.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG10  
NORM CATV  
21  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
CURSOR  
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
• PROG  
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme  
position  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
NORM CATV  
21  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
6
Press CURSOR / repeatedly until the  
channel you want is displayed. Pressing  
CURSOR ? goes back to the previous  
channels.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
NORM CATV  
CURSOR  
35  
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
The channels are scanned in the following  
order:  
SELECT : [  
SET : [  
]
]
Channel coverage  
System D/K  
System B/G  
VHF  
R1–R12  
R21–R69  
E2–E12  
UHF  
E21–E69  
CATV (TV distribution)  
S1–S41, S01–S05  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the  
programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press  
“0” and then press “5.”  
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8
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat  
steps 4 to 6.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/ –  
buttons.  
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2
3
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Select CHANNEL SET.  
Press PROG +/ – until the programme position you want to disable  
appears beside “PROG” on the TV screen.  
4
Press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “0”  
beside CHANNEL SET.  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other positions you want to disable.  
Press EXECUTE.  
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in  
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme position for which you cannot  
obtain a clear picture.  
2
3
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
NORM CATV  
35  
Selected programme  
position  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SET  
: [  
]
4
Press CURSOR ?/ / to get a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.  
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Basic Operations  
Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
TRINITRON  
TV SYNCHRO  
PLAY  
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DISPLAY  
COUNTER  
RESET  
SLV-X717  
REPLAY  
P PAUSE  
3/# SEARCH  
COUNTER  
RESET  
COLOR  
SYSTEM  
·
P LAY  
)
F F  
p STOP  
REW  
SLV-X817  
0
COUNTER  
RESET  
COLOR  
SYSTEM  
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2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
P PAUSE  
Pause play  
Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY  
Search forward  
) FF or # SEARCH d uring playback  
Search backward  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback  
) FF d u ring stop  
0 REW d u ring stop  
6 EJECT  
Replaying a recently w atched scene  
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch  
again.  
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the  
tape 10 seconds for each press of the button, and restarts playback.  
To set the colour system  
If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to  
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally, the color  
system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted.)  
If your tape w as  
recorded in  
Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below  
appears in the display w indow.  
PAL  
PAL  
NTSC  
NTSC  
PAL  
MESECAM  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
To play an NTSC-recorded tape  
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your  
TV.  
If your TV is  
PAL  
Set NTSC PB to  
ON PAL TV  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 3.58  
To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.  
The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the  
point afterwards by referring to the counter.  
H
M
S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
Notes  
The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter  
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting  
cycles of the two video systems.  
Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape:  
– the picture is black and white  
– the picture shakes  
– no picture appears on the TV screen  
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen  
– the colour density increases or decreases.  
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Tu rn in g o n t h e VCR a n d TV, a n d st a rt in g p la yb a ck  
a u t o m a t ica lly (Trin it ro n TV Syn ch ro Pla y)  
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).  
How to connect to use this function  
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/ video cable (see “To a TV that has  
phono type audio/ video input jacks” on page 7.) Be sure to connect the  
audio/ video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two  
inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote  
commander while you are pointing it at the VCR.  
Operation  
Make sure that the TVs power is in standby mode.  
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in  
place for about two seconds.  
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to VCR reception. If there is a  
tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.  
Notes  
If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:  
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.  
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.  
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote  
commanders signal limitations.  
Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If  
you do so, the TVs input source will momentarily switch to the TVs tuner.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
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TAPE SPEED  
PROG +/–  
r REC  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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• PROG  
3
4
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
SP  
TAPE  
SPEED  
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
LP provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP  
produces better picture and audio quality.  
LP  
REC  
5
Press r REC to start recording.  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY during playback or recording. The white bar indicates the  
approximate length of tape remaining.  
S
E
Remaining tape length  
Time counter  
0 : 00 : 22  
To w atch another TV programme w hile recording  
1
If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/ video cable, set the  
TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial  
cable, skip this step.  
2
Select another programme position on the TV.  
continued  
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Re co rd in g TV p ro g ra m m e s (co n t in u e d )  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the  
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape  
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive  
tape.  
Safety tab  
To record NTSC colour system programmes  
NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR.  
For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.  
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces  
better picture quality.  
When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed.  
Tips  
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the  
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (tens digit) button  
followed by the number buttons.  
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT  
SELECT.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  
Notes  
The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g t h e t im e r  
u
(on/standby)  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
You can preset up to eight programmes  
at a time.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/  
CHECK, then press EXECUTE.  
TIMER SET / CHECK 25 . 12 TH  
DATE  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
START  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
STOP PROG  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
continued  
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Re co rd in g TV p ro g ra m m e s u sin g t h e t im e r (co n t in u e d )  
2
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, and tape speed:  
TIMER SET / CHECK 25 . 12 TH  
DATE  
25 . 12 TH  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
START  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
STOP PROG  
– :  –– SP  
CURSOR  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in  
turn.  
2 Press CURSOR >/ . to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to  
return to that setting and reset.  
To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see  
“Daily/ weekly recording” on page 27.  
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN  
jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “PROG”  
position.  
3
Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.  
CURSOR  
The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another  
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.  
• EXECUTE  
4
5
Press EXECUTE.  
Press u to turn off the VCR.  
The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
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To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMER  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press u to reset  
the VCR after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV program.  
Daily/w eekly recording  
In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time  
you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press  
CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order.  
the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA .....  
n EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count dow n)  
n the current date  
Tips  
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/ – or programme  
number buttons.  
To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED.  
To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display  
“LP” in the tape speed position.  
Note  
“TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted.  
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Additional Operations  
Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
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0
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SLV-X717  
0
REW  
)
F F  
·
P LA Y  
& SLOW  
FRAM E  
7
3 / #  
SEARCH  
·
P LA Y  
SLV-X817  
)
F F  
·
P LA Y  
) # F F  
0 3 R E W  
0
REW  
Playback options  
Operation  
Du ring stop , p ress ) FF or 0 REW.  
Fast-forward/ rewind  
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold  
forward or rewind  
0 REW d ow n .  
Play at high speed  
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH. To  
change direction, press the other one.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.  
During pause, press 7 FRAME. Hold the button down to play  
one frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, hold 0 REW down on the VCR, and press  
· PLAY on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
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Usin g t h e CLICK SHUTTLE  
rin g (SLV-X717 o n ly)  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring  
With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring,  
you can operate a variety of  
playback options.  
During playback or pause, turn the  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or  
anticlockwise. Each change in the  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode, and the  
corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the  
following way if the on-screen display function is on:  
Normal speed  
Slow motion  
Double speed  
High speed  
Playback mode  
X 2  
Mark on the TV  
screen  
pause  
Slow motion in  
reverse  
High speed in  
reverse  
Double speed in  
reverse  
Normal speed in  
reverse  
– X 2  
– X 1  
Tip  
Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/ – on the VCR if:  
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion  
– bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing  
– the picture shakes while pausing.  
Notes  
The playback sound is muted during these operations.  
In LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.  
If the playback mode mark doesnt appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g t h e q u ick  
t im e r  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
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5
8
0
3
6
9
QUICK  
TIMER  
1
2
While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.  
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
0:00  
0:30  
1:00  
10:30  
11:00  
The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops  
recording and turns off automatically.  
To extend the duration  
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Tip  
You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
ca n ce llin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
u
(on/standby)  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TIMER CLEAR  
1
2
Press u to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK:  
TIMER SET / CHECK 25 . 12 TH  
DATE  
START  
STOP PROG  
8 : 00  
0 : 00 50 LP  
0 : 12 13 : 00 27 LP  
EVERY SU 23 : 00 0 : 00 L2 SP  
6 . 1 TU  
7 : 00  
6
SP  
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the  
next step.  
8 . 1 TH 21 : 00  
MO SA  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
• If you do not need to change the settings,  
press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to  
return to recording standby.  
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the setting you want to change or cancel:  
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?/ / to flash the item you  
want to change, and press CURSOR >/ . to reset it. Then, press  
CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning  
of the line.  
To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.  
Press EXECUTE.  
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.  
When the timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme  
starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu  
has priority.  
Programme 1  
20 seconds  
Programme 2  
Will be cut off  
Programme 1  
20 seconds w ill be cut off  
Programme 2  
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Re co rd in g st e re o p ro g ra m m e s  
(SLV-X817 o n ly)  
The VCR can only record stereo and bilingual programmes through the line  
input. When stereo or bilingual sound is input through the line input,  
“STEREO” appears on the screen and in the display window. You cannot  
select the sound to listen.  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d d u rin g p la yb a ck  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
Display w indow  
Stereo/ main and sub  
STEREO  
STEREO  
(left and right channels)  
LCH  
Left channel/ main  
Right channel/ sub  
Standard sound*  
STEREO  
RCH  
STEREO  
No indicator  
No indicator  
* The mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)  
Ho w so u n d is re co rd e d o n a vid e o t a p e  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded  
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded  
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Stereo  
Mixed left/right  
Bilingual  
Mixed left/right  
channels  
channels  
Normal audio track  
(monaural)  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound (left/  
right channels)  
Main (left channel)  
Sub (right channel)  
Notes  
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT connections.  
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural  
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the  
SET UP MENU is set to OFF. For details, see page 34.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re  
Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the tracking indicator  
flashes in the display window, then goes off),  
distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so,  
manually adjust the tracking.  
Press the TRACKING +/ – buttons on the VCR to  
display the tracking meter. The distortion should  
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (The  
indicator lights up.) To resume automatic  
NORMAL TRACKING  
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and restart it.  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l  
(APC)  
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically  
SET UP MENU  
improves recording and playback quality by  
AUDIO MIX  
APC  
ON • OFF  
• ON OFF  
adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video  
heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality,  
we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET  
UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the display  
window lit).  
SELECT : [  
]
]
SET  
: [  
APC playback  
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental  
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.  
APC recording  
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the  
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This  
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.  
To deactivate the APC  
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC  
indicator in the display window goes off.  
Note  
There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the  
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the  
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape  
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press  
P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly  
without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC  
indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording.  
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s  
1
Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.  
SET UP MENU  
AUDIO MIX  
APC  
ON • OFF  
• ON OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the option to  
change, then press CURSOR ?/ / to  
change the setting.  
Press EXECUTE to return to the original  
screen.  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option Set this option to  
AUDIO MIX  
(SLV-X817 only) The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.  
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the  
ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same time.  
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.  
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and  
APC  
improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC.  
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810MS audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Notes  
(SLV-X717 only)  
Use commercially available connecting cable like the Sony VMC-710M/ 720M.  
If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a connecting cable like the Sony  
VMC-910MS.  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white)  
jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. When connecting to  
the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.  
If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other  
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead.  
continued  
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR (co n t in u e d )  
Op e ra t io n  
P PAUSE  
(w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
Before you start editing  
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”  
in the display window.  
r REC  
• Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL  
system, and SP or EP for the NTSC system).  
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Tips  
To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.  
Note  
If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR wont start recording  
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then when you  
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If  
you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is  
cancelled.  
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Au d io d u b b in g  
AUDIO  
DUB  
You can replace the original sound with  
the desired one later. Connection is the  
same as that in “Editing with another  
VCR” on page 35.  
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COUNTER  
RESET  
For SLV-X817  
The monaural sound previously recorded  
is replaced while the original hi-fi sound  
remains unchanged. Use this feature to  
add commentary to a tape that you have  
recorded with a camcorder.  
Before you start dubbing  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
P PAUSE  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” in  
the display window.  
1
2
Insert a source tape into the playback VCR or the stereo system. Search  
for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end  
of the scene to be replaced and press P PAUSE.  
Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place.  
3
4
Press COUNTER RESET on this VCR to reset the counter to  
“0H00M00S.”  
Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the scene to be  
replaced.  
The VCR pauses.  
5
6
Press AUDIO DUB.  
The audio dubbing indicator  
appears in the display window.  
To start dubbing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the other  
VCR (or stereo system) at the same time.  
When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stops  
automatically.  
To stop w hile editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system).  
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio (SLV-X817 only)  
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 34). Use this feature to  
listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is  
set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button dose not function. Remember to  
reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.  
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Additional Information  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your  
nearest Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ON/ STANDBY switch  
does not function.  
Connect the mains lead to mains securely.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead, and leave the VCR to dry for  
over an hour.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and  
timer).  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you  
are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ – buttons.  
Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the  
system that the tape was recorded in.  
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video  
heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning  
cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in  
your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony  
service facility (a standard service charge will be  
required). Do not use a commercially available wet-  
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video  
heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony service facility for more information.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
The tape is defective. Use a new tape.  
The sound is unstable or has an  
echo.  
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded  
on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure  
the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to  
OFF. (SLV-X817 only)  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
terminal  
initial  
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Additional Information  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
No TV programmes appear  
on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you  
are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
TV reception is poor.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
The tape is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Nothing happens when you  
press r REC.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
buttons. Select a programme position when recording  
TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2”when recording  
from other equipment.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a programme has been set for timer  
recording.  
The timer does not operate.  
Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
No tape can be inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape  
compartment.  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is  
set correctly.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
The tracking indicator does not  
appear on the screen.  
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted, or the NTSC system is  
being used.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Channel coverage  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-X717ME/ SG and SLV-  
X817ME/ SG only)  
VHF R1 to R12, E2 to E12  
UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R69  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
LINE-1 IN and LINE-2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO IN,  
phono jack (1 each) (SLV-X717)  
phono jack (2 each) (SLV-X817)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO OUT,  
phono jack (1) (SLV-X717)  
phono jack (2) (SLV-X817)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
Ge n e ra l  
Power requirements  
110 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
19 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions  
Approx. 430 x 109 x 308 mm (w/ h/ d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
Approx. 4.5 kg  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l (SLV-X717)  
1
2
3
ON/ STANDBY switch/ indicator (8)  
Tape compartment  
0
p STOP button (19, 23)  
! ¡ P PAUSE button (19, 36)  
!™ RF CHANNEL button (8)  
! £ COLOR SYSTEM button (19)  
! ¢ TAPE SPEED button (23)  
PROGRAM/ TRACKING +/ –  
buttons (8, 33)  
4
5
6
7
8
9
6 EJECT button (19)  
0 REW button (19, 28)  
) FF bu tton (19)  
!
INPUT SELECT button (24, 26)  
! § LINE-2 IN AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks  
(35)  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring (29)  
· PLAY button (19, 28)  
r REC button (23)  
! ¶ COUNTER RESET button (20)  
! • Remote sensor (5)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Fro n t p a n e l (SLV-X817)  
1
2
3
ON/ STANDBY switch/ indicator (8)  
Tape compartment  
0
P PAUSE button (19, 36)  
! ¡ RF CHANNEL button (8)  
!™ COLOR SYSTEM button (19)  
! £ TAPE SPEED button (23)  
! ¢ INPUT SELECT button (24, 26)  
PROGRAM/ TRACKING +/ –  
buttons (8, 33)  
4
5
6
7
8
9
6 EJECT button (19)  
03 REW bu tton (19, 28)  
· PLAY button (19, 28)  
FF #) bu tton (19)  
r REC button (23)  
!
LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
jacks (35)  
! § COUNTER RESET button (20)  
! ¶ Remote sensor (5)  
p STOP button (19, 23)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
APC  
PALNTSC  
M
RFGK  
STEREO  
SP  
EP  
LP  
H
S
1
2
3
4
TIMER indicator (26)  
8
9
0
RF indicator (8)  
REC (Recording) indicator  
Tape speed indicators (23)  
APC indicator (33)  
TV system indicator (8)  
Line/ programme position indicator  
(8, 23)  
! ¡ Time counter/ clock (20)  
5
6
(Tracking) indicator (33)  
!™ Tape indicator  
Colour system indicators (19)  
(Audio dubbing) indicator (37)  
! £ STEREO indicator (SLV-X817 only)  
(32)  
7
Re a r p a n e l  
4
5
6
AERIAL OUT connector (6)  
NTSC PB switch (20)  
1
2
Mains lead (6)  
LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
jacks (SLV-X817 only) (35)  
LINE OUT AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
jacks (SLV-X817 only) (7)  
LINE-1 IN AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks  
(SLV-X717 only) (35)  
LINE OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks  
(SLV-X717 only) (7)  
3
AERIAL IN connector (6)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1
TV / VIDEO remote control switch  
(5)  
2
3
6 EJECT button (19)  
Menu operation buttons (10)  
MENU button  
CU RSO R >/ ./ ?/ / b u tton s  
EXECUTE button  
4
AUDIO DUB button (37)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY  
button (21)  
6
7
8
9
DISPLAY button (20, 23)  
COUNTER RESET button (20)  
TIMER CLEAR button (31)  
QUICK TIMER button (30)  
! º TAPE SPEED button (23)  
! ¡ r REC button (23)  
!™ & SLOW button (28)  
! £ 7 FRAME button (28)  
! ¢ REPLAY button (19)  
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!
u (on/ standby) switch (8, 26)  
! § AUDIO MONITOR button (32)  
(This button doesnt work for SLV-  
X717)  
! ¶ TV/ VIDEO button (for TV) (5)  
! • INPUT SELECT button (24, 26)  
! ª Program m e nu m ber/ ? (tens  
digit) buttons (24)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/ – buttons (16, 23)  
VOL +/ – buttons (for TV)  
@™ P PAUSE button (19)  
3/# SEARCH buttons (19, 28)  
@¢ · PLAY bu tton (19)  
@ ) FF bu tton (19, 28)  
@§ p STOP button (19, 23)  
@¶ 0 REW button (19, 28)  
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In d e x  
A, B  
Accessories supplied  
H, I, J, K  
Hi-fi audio track 32  
S
4
Safety tab 24  
Adjusting  
Searching at various  
speeds 28  
SP mode 23  
picture 17, 29, 33  
tracking 29, 33  
L
Language selection 10  
Aerial hookup  
6
LP mode 23  
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 17  
Timer recording 25  
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 33  
Audio dubbing 37  
M
cancelling timer  
settings 31  
Monitoring during  
playback 32  
AV connection  
7
changing timer  
settings 31  
checking timer  
settings 31  
N, O  
Normal audio track 32  
NTSC-recorded tapes 20  
C
Cancelling timer settings 31  
daily/ weekly  
recording 27  
Changing timer settings 31  
Cleaning the video  
heads 38  
P
overlapping timer  
recordings 31  
Picture adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
Playback 18  
Clock setting 11  
Colour system  
Tracking adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
compatible colour  
Trinitron TV synchro  
play 21  
at various speeds 28  
frame-by-frame 28  
slow motion 28  
systems  
setting 19  
Connecting  
2
Tuning the VCR 13  
Tuning your TV to the VCR  
8
Presetting channels 13  
the VCR and your TV  
6
to a TV with audio/  
TV system  
8
Q
video jacks  
7
Quick timer 30  
Counter 20  
R
D
Recording 22  
Disabling programme  
position 17  
saving 24  
Dubbing. See Editing  
while watching another  
programme 23  
Remote commander  
5
E, F, G  
Editing 35  
EP mode 24, 27, 36  
Sony Corporation  
SLV-X817/717ME/PS/SG 3-858-651-11 (1)  
 

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