Sony SLV-X817ME, SLV-X817PS, SLV-X817SG, SLV-X717SG, SLV-X717PS User Manual
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3-858-651-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-X717ME/PS/SG 
PAL NTSC
SLV-X817ME/PS/SG
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
•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.
•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 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
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
•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.
•Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
•Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
•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.
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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/ G and D/K), and NTSC colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
SLV-X817/717ME/PS/SG 3-858-651-11 (1)
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting the VCR
8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
10Step 5: Selecting a language
11Step 6: Setting the clock
13 Step 7: Tuning the VCR
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Additional Information |
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Playing a tape |
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Troubleshooting |
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Recording TV programmes |
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Specifications |
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Recording TV programmes using |
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Index to parts and controls |
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the timer |
Back cover |
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Additional Operations
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28Playing/searching at various speeds
30Recording TV programmes using the quick timer
31Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
32Recording stereo programmes
33Adjusting the picture
34Changing menu options
35Editing with another VCR
37 Audio dubbing
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
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• Plug adaptor (SLV-X717ME/SG and |
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•R6 (Size AA) batteries
•Aerial cable
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.”
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this |
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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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Step 3
Connecting the VCR
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
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AERIAL IN
: Signal flow Aerial cable (supplied)
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the rear panel of the VCR. |
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Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and |
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the aerial input of your TV using the |
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supplied aerial cable. |
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Connect the mains lead to the mains.
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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.)
For SLV-X717
This VCR
TV
AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-X817
This VCR
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN 
IN
LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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To a stereo system (SLV-X817 only)
You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown below.
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AUDIO VIDEO
AUX IN
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT 
Audio cable (not supplied)
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Step 4
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.
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CHANNEL
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
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D/K, select “K.” |
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TV screen. |
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Refer to your TV manual for tuning |
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VCR” below. |
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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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Step 5
Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen language from English to Chinese or Arabic.
Before you start...
∙Turn on the VCR and the TV.
∙Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
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Press MENU. |
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TIMER SET / CHECK
SET UP MENU
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE /
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SELECT |
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SET |
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor |
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(z) to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE. |
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END |
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Press CURSOR >/. to flash the desired |
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language, then press EXECUTE. |
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: [ EXECUTE ]
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Step 6
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.
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
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TIMER SET / CHECK
SET UP MENU
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE /
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SELECT |
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SET |
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor |
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(z) to CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE. |
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Press CURSOR / to flash the month and set the month using CURSOR >/..
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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)
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• CURSOR
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
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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 don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
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Step 7
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 any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels.
Before you start…
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU 
EXECUTE 
CURSOR
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Presetting all receivable channels automatically
1 • MENU |
Press MENU. |
MENU |
TIMER SET / CHECK
SET UP MENU
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE /
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SELECT |
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SET |
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• EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE.
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Step 7 : Tuning the VCR (continued)
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Press CURSOR >/. /?// to move the cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.
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.
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PLEASE WAIT
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