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1. 6 A Press CURSOR repeatedly until the TUNER PRESET PROG14 lt CURSOR gt channel you want is displayed Pressing NORMAL CATV NORM CATV CURSOR goes back to the previous N T channels AINE TUNING Gi g The channels are scanned in the following SELECT 4 order SEA Channel coverage System D K System B G VHF R1 R12 E2 E12 UHF R21 R69 E21 E69 CATV TV distribution 1 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 7 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 4 to 6 8 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE C9 16 Getting Started SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons au FF WNE 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 Press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 0 beside CHANNEL SET Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other positions you want to disable Press EXECUTE papes Bug If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly I2. Remaining tape length Time counter To watch another TV programme while 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 Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 suo perdo 3seg 23 Recording TV programmes continued 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 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 e To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the number buttons e You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT e The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes e The display does not appear during sti
3. 18 22 25 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo programmes Adjusting the picture Changing menu options Editing with another VCR Audio dubbing SLV X817 717M E PS SG Additional Information 38 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 41 Index to parts and controls Back cover Index papes Bunya Introduction 3 3 858 651 11 1 Getting Started a Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Plug adaptor SLV X717ME SG and SLV X817ME SG only e R6 Size AA batteries 1 e Aerial cable y NY N Checking your model name 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 4 Getting Started SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 ll Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the dia
4. accessories Remote commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Plug adaptor 1 SLV X717ME SG and SLV X817ME SG only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice SLV X817 717M E PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel SLV X717 1 ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 0 pSTOP button 19 23 2 Tape compartment P PAUSE button 19 36 w PROGRAM TRACKING RF CHANNEL button 8 buttons 8 33 COLOR SYSTEM button 19 4 6 EJECT button 19 TAPE SPEED button 23 5 0 REW button 19 28 INPUT SELECT button 24 26 6 FF button 19 LINE 2 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks 7 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 29 35 8 PLAY button 19 28 COUNTER RESET button 20 9 r REC button 23 Remote sensor 5 continued Additional Information 41 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Index to parts and controls continued Front panel SLV X817 1 ON STANDBY switch indicator 8 0 P PAUSE button 19 36 2 Tape compartment RF CHANNEL button 8 PROGRAM TRACKING IM COLOR SYSTEM button 1
5. after pause P PAUSE or gt PLAY Search forward FF or SEARCH during playback Search backward 0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback Fast forward the tape FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT Replaying a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again suogesdo seg 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 was Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below __ recorded in appears in the display window PAL PAL NTSC NTSC MESECAM PAL continued Basic Operations 19 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Playing a tape continued 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 Set NTSC PB to PAL 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 OHOOMO00S Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter it A xs Lla LILI i iis To displa
6. the counter reaches OHO0MO0S audio dubbing stops automatically To stop while 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 Additional Operations 37 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The ON STANDBY switch e Connect the mains lead to mains securely 3 does not function F The power is turned on but the e Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for p plug y over an hour The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the 9 lights in the display mains for more than an hour Reset the clock and U window timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you appear on the TV screen are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e Make sure the colour s
7. then press EXECUTE g EXECUTE CLOCK SET a 211 1997 WED 0 00 Py SELECT gt SET e END EXECUTE 3 q Press CURSOR gt to set the date gt The day of the week is set automatically PU D a O D CLOCK SET A 51 1997 SAT 0 00 TRX SELECT lt 4 SET 44 END EXECUTE 4 Press CURSOR to flash the month and lt cas gt set the month using CURSOR gt dD SLV X817 717M E PS SG CLOCK SET vig 25 12 1997 THU 0 00 ays SELECT 9 SET 44 END EXECUTE continued Getting Started 11 3 858 651 11 1 Step 6 Setting the clock continued 5 Set the year hour and minutes in CLOCK SET sequence using CURSOR to flash the pe 47 1997 THU Ae A lt amsor D item to be set and CURSOR gt to select a Q2 the digits SELECT lt 4 ae EXECUTE 6 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE to start the clock C4 Tip e To change the digits during setting press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using CURSOR gt Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 12 Getting Started SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Tuning the VCR First we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting Then if some channels could not be preset automatically you can preset them manually if there are a
8. 9 buttons 8 33 wo TAPE SPEED button 23 4 6EJECT button 19 INPUT SELECT button 24 26 5 03 REW button 19 28 LINE 2 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO 6 PLAY button 19 28 jacks 35 7 FF button 19 COUNTER RESET button 20 8 r REC button 23 Remote sensor 5 9 p STOP button 19 23 42 Additional Information SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Display window 1 2 3 4 13 1 TIMER indicator 26 2 REC Recording indicator 3 Tape speed indicators 23 4 APC indicator 33 5 amp Tracking indicator 33 6 Colour system indicators 19 7 Audio dubbing indicator 37 Rear panel 8 RF indicator 8 9 TV system indicator 8 0 Line programme position indicator 8 23 Time counter clock 20 Tape indicator STEREO indicator SLV X817 only 32 1 Mains lead 6 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks SLV X817 only 35 LINE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks SLV X717 only 35 3 AERIAL IN connector 6 6 5 4 4 AERIAL OUT connector 6 5 6 NTSC PB switch 20 LINE OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks SLV X817 only 7 LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks SLV X717 only 7 continued Additional Information 43 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Index to parts and controls continue
9. CR 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 a 20 seconds Programme 2 i ia Will be cut off Programme 1 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 2 LL Additional Operations 31 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Recording stereo programmes SLV X817 only 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 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator The mixed sound of left and right channels monaural How sound is recorded on a video tape 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 Bilingual Mixed left right Mixed left right channels ch
10. S ONY 3 858 651 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV X717ME PS SG MVHS PAL NTSC SLV X817ME PS SG WHS Hi Fi PAL NTSC 1996 by Sony Corporation SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety e This VCR operates on 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the mains if you do Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL B G and D K MESECAM B Gand D K and NTSC colour systems Recordi
11. TV turn on and the TV is set to VCR reception If there is a tape in the VCR playback starts automatically Notes e 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 commander s signal limitations e Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape If you do so the TV s input source will momentarily switch to the TV s tuner Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 suogesedo d1segq 21 Recording TV programmes Pi 0 Gb YO PROG O 6000 r REC B 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 22 Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Press PROG to select the programme position you want to PROG record 7 7 Ns 1I NN th 4 ED Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP CD LP provides recording time twice as long as SP however SP produces better picture and audio quality LNE NI 1I N A ep th 5 O 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
12. annels Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound left Main left channel right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting e 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 32 Additional Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the tracking indicator M 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 M indicator lights up To resume automatic NORMAL TRACKING tracking adjustment eject the tape and restart it Tracking meter About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adaptive Picture Control APC automatically SET UP MENU improves recording and playback quality by AUDIO NIX adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video PARC heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU with the APC indic
13. ator in the display Ser pee window lit 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 e 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 Additional Operations 33 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Changing menu options T Press MENU then select SET UP MENU SET UP MENU AUDIO MIX APC SELECT vv SET Bb 2 Press CURSOR gt to select the option to change then press CURSOR to change the setting 3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen Menu choices I
14. d Remote commander l IN joy e 44 Additional Information 10 T M TV VIDEO remote control switch 5 6 EJECT button 19 Menu operation buttons 10 MENU button CURSOR gt buttons EXECUTE button AUDIO DUB button 37 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 21 DISPLAY button 20 23 COUNTER RESET button 20 TIMER CLEAR button 31 QUICK TIMER button 30 TAPE SPEED button 23 r REC button 23 amp SLOW button 28 7 FRAME button 28 REPLAY button 19 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 u on standby switch 8 26 AUDIO MONITOR button 32 This button doesn t work for SLV X717 q TV VIDEO button for TV 5 AD INPUT SELECT button 24 26 Programme number ten s digit buttons 24 PROG buttons 16 23 VOL buttons for TV P PAUSE button 19 3 SEARCH buttons 19 28 PLAY button 19 FF button 19 28 p STOP button 19 23 Q2QZ2 OR GOAR 0 REW button 19 28 ayo 00000000 Additional Information 45 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 17 29 33 tracking 29 33 Aerial hookup 6 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 17 APC Adaptive Picture Control 33 Audio dubbi
15. duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 gt 0 30 gt 1 00 10 30 gt 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 e You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode 30 Additional Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Checking changing cancelling timer settings u MENU Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel on standby EXECUTE CURSOR STLENN TIM ER CLEAR Press u to turn on the VCR Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK EASE ECE EATE DATE START e If you want to change a setting go on to the gt 6 1TU 7 8 1TH 21 next step MO SA 0 EVERY SU 23 e If you do not need to change the settings an press EXECUTE then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby Press CURSOR gt to select the setting you want to change or cancel e To change the setting press CURSOR to flash the item you want to change and press CURSOR gt to reset it Then press CURSOR repeatedly until the cursor z appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press TIMER CLEAR Press EXECUTE If any settings remain turn off the V
16. ecord 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 a Press CURSOR to confirm the setting lt CURSOR gt The cursor Z appears at the beginning of the line To enter another Q2 setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 4 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE 5 Press u to turn off the VCR Q O 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 26 Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 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 e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV program Daily weekly 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 gt 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 d
17. ecording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted or the NTSC system is being used The VCR needs to be cleaned e 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 Additional Information 39 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Specifications System Channel coverage 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 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs 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 General Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 19W 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 40 Additional Information Supplied
18. ess P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is cancelled 36 Additional Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Audio dubbing 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 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 e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 in the display window AUDIO DUB COUNTER RESET P PAUSE 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 Press COUNTER RESET on this VCR to reset the counter to OHOOMOO0S Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the scene to be replaced The VCR pauses Press AUDIO DUB The audio dubbing indicator S 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
19. f however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function 1 2 3 4 Note Press PROG to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears TUNER PRESET 4 Selected programme NORMAL CATV position AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT gt 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 e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started 17 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SLV X717 REPLAY P PAUSE 3 SEARCH PLAY FF COUNTER COLOR RESET SYSTEM SLV X817 p STOP 0 REW COUNTER COLOR RESET SYSTEM 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 18 Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 3 PLAY Press PLAY eS When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play
20. gram inside the battery compartment papes Bu Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV Remote sensor oho e Tv voeo To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Notes e The TV VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from aerial in or line in The button does not control this VCR e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not mix different types of batteries Getting Started 5 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 ECEE Connecting the VCR qy fl j O e 1 cpe n 8 f AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead iy N Signal flow Aerial cable ERIALIN to mains supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial input cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on AERIAL the rear panel of the VCR C OUT 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and AERIAL the aerial input of your TV using the OR supplied aerial cable GE 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains 6 Getting S
21. l Operations 35 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Editing with another VCR continued Operation when recording on this VCR P PAUSE 0 A w Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 MAREC in the display window e Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL system and SP or EP for the NTSC system J 0 obd 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 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 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 e To edit more precisely press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause e 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 e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t 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 pr
22. layback 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 Playback mode Normal speed Double speed High speed gt X2 gt gt Mark on the TV Ha a 1 pe gt screen Slow motion pause Slow motion in reverse ao gt olla OMil NMM High speed in Double speed in Normal speed in reverse reverse reverse lt lt X2 X1 t st a Ge a I ee st a GE WE Tip e 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 e The playback sound is muted during these operations e In LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY Additional Operations 29 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Recording TV programmes i using the quick O timer E A o o Yo After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop O Co recording automatically after a specified p y 7 F nas i gt O o000 D00009 OG QUICK TIMER 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the
23. ll pause mode or slow motion playback e The display will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape 24 Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 000000 Ap i A dh Seed O 6600 0 0 OOOO GO 0O a u on standby MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Sf ad Z INPUT SELECT 1 MENU CD ce Ib EXECUTE C9 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press EXECUTE TIMER SET CHECK 25 12 TH START continued Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 suogesedo d1segq 25 Recording TV programmes using the timer continued 2 a Set the date start and stop times TIMER SET CHECK 25 12 TH lt Il apace gt programme position and tape speed Pet Ees START STOP FROG 1 Press CURSOR to flash each item in ae turn i 2 Press CURSOR gt 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 r
24. ng 37 AV connection 7 C Cancelling timer settings 31 Changing timer settings 31 Cleaning the video heads 38 Clock setting 11 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 19 Connecting the VCR and your TV 6 to a TV with audio video jacks 7 Counter 20 D Disabling programme position 17 Dubbing See Editing E F G Editing 35 EP mode 24 27 36 Sony Corporation H I J K Hi fi audio track 32 L Language selection 10 LP mode 23 M Monitoring during playback 32 N O Normal audio track 32 NTSC recorded tapes 20 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 18 at various speeds 28 frame by frame 28 slow motion 28 Presetting channels 13 Q Quick timer 30 R Recording 22 saving 24 while watching another programme 23 Remote commander 5 S Safety tab 24 Searching at various speeds 28 SP mode 23 T U V W X Y Z Timer recording 25 cancelling timer settings 31 changing timer settings 31 checking timer settings 31 daily weekly recording 27 overlapping timer recordings 31 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting Trinitron TV synchro play 21 Tuning the VCR 13 Tuning your TV to the VCR 8 TV system 8 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1
25. ng of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the lead pull it out by the plug never by the lead Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about one hour before operating the unit Introduction 2 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 5 Selecting a language Step 6 Setting the clock Step 7 Tuning the VCR
26. nitial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time SLV X817 only The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC 34 Additional Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV LINE 2 IN oo LINE OUT tt VMC 810MS audio video cable not supplied CX signal flow Notes e 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 Additiona
27. ny unwanted channels among the preset ones you can disable the channels Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU EXECUTE CURSOR gt 27 1 papes Bu Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 MENU Press MENU 2 A Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor lt E mor z to TUNER PRESET then press Q2 EXECUTE EXECUTE C4 MENU gt TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE i838 Li SELECT 4 SET EXECUTE TUNER PRESET PROG 1 NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 1 AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET em continued Getting Started 13 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Step 7 Tuning the VCR continued 3 A Press CURSOR gt to move the TUNER PRESET PROG 4 lt ana gt cursor Z to NORMAL CATY then select NORMALS GAT aNORUCGARY NORM AUTO PRESET Q2 CHANNEL SET 1 AFT ON OFF To preset CATV channels select CATV FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET o gt 4 A Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG 1 lt CURSOR gt Z to AUTO PRESET then press NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET EXECUTE CHANNEL SET A AFT ON All receivable channels are preset in FINE TUNING EXECUTE numerical sequence When no more PLEASE WAIT Cc receivable channels can be found presetting stops and the picture from the l
28. owest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen 14 Getting Started SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Presetting channels manually MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Sal 2 PROG 1 MENU U Press MENU gt TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE i838 ia SELECT 4 SET EXECUTE GD EXECU m Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor z to TUNER PRESET then press EXECUTE TUNER PRESET PROG10 NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 21 AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET ee D U lt CURSOR gt g Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor Z to NORMAL CAT V then select NORM To preset CATV channels select CATV TUNER PRESET PROG10 NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 21 AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET em continued Getting Started 15 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Step 7 Tuning the VCR continued Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG10 lt amsor gt z to CHANNEL SET NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET gt Press PROG to select the programme Selected programme position position TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 21 AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET gt
29. own n the current date Tips e 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 e TIMER flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted suogesedo d1segq Basic Operations 27 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds a 0 0 000000 SLV X717 0 REW SLV X817 Playback options Operation Fast forward rewind During stop press FF or 0 REW View the picture during fast During fast forward hold FF down During rewind hold forward or rewind 0 REW down Play at high speed During playback or pause press SEARCH or 3 SEARCH To change direction press the other one Play in slow motion During playback or pause press amp SLOW Play frame by frame 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 28 Additional Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring SLV X717 only CLICK SHUTTLE ring With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring you can operate a variety of p
30. r sound may be distorted papes Bun Getting Started 9 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Selecting a language MENU EXECUTE CURSOR You can change the on screen language stl from English to Chinese or Arabic Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel 1 MENU Press MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE i85 fii SELECT 4 SET EXECUTE 2 A Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor LANGUAGE 2 H amp J lt Gs gt z to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE ENGLISH Q2 H be EXECUTE SELECT vv END EXECUTE 3 lt gt Press CURSOR gt to flash the desired LANGUAGE i8 a lt CURSOR gt language then press EXECUTE ENGLISH EXECUTE ge EXECUTE 10 Getting Started SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Setting the clock 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 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel 1 MENU Press MENU U MENU EXECUTE CURSOR gt 211 papes Bun MENU gt TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE i883 i SELECT 4 SET EXECUTE 2 A Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor lt amsor gt z to CLOCK SET
31. tarted SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Additional connections To a TV that has phono type audio video input jacks This additional connection improves picture and sound quality Connect the TV as shown on the right 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 To a stereo system SLV X817 only You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown below For SLV X717 This VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT Audio video cable not supplied papers Bun For SLV X817 This VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE1 NOOO LINE OUTO Audio video cable not supplied This VCR Stereo system AUDIO VIDEO MOSEO LINE OUT Audio cable not supplied Getting Started 7 SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 set LU ee Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio video cable skip this step ON STANDBY PROGRAM RF CHANNEL 1 ON STANDBY Press ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR E 2 Q Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR CHANNEL The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This channel will now be referred to as
32. tem 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 The tape is ejected when you press r REC e Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press r REC e Make sure the tape is not at its end 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 Timer recording The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour Reset the clock and timer Others No tape can be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e 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 tracking indicator does not appear on the screen e The r
33. the video channel 4 Q Press RF CHANNEL 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 Co D K select K 8 Getting Started SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Tune the TV to the same channel as that z SONY VIDEO CASSETTE shown in the display window so that RECORDER the picture on the right appears on the TV screen 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 6 Q Press RF CHANNEL CHANEL 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 e If you set the wrong TV system you may have no sound o
34. y the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes e The counter resets to OHOOMO00S whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e Ifa 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 e 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 20 Basic Operations SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Turning on the VCR and TV and starting playback automatically Trinitron TV Synchro Play 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 TV s power is in standby mode Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds The VCR and
35. ystem 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 Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective Use a new tape The sound is unstable or hasan e When you play a tape with the same sound recorded echo 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 e Normal picture e Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal 38 Additional Information SLV X817 717ME PS SG 3 858 651 11 1 Symptom Remedy Recording No TV programmes appear on the TV screen e 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 e Make sure the TV sys
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