Sony SLV-X717ME, SLV-X717PS, SLV-X717SG, SLV-X817ME, SLV-X817PS, SLV-X817SG 3, 4, 5

Basic Operations

SLV-X817/717ME/PS/SG 3-858-651-11 (1)

3Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to

record.

4Press 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.

5Press 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.

• PROG

REC

0 : 00 : 22

ERemaining tape length

Time counter

To watch another TV programme while recording

1If 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.

2Select another programme position on the TV.

continued

TAPE

SPEED

Contents

Main Introduction WARNING Precautions Safety Installing Caution Table of contents Basic Operations Additional Operations Getting Started Additional Information Unpacking Checking your model name Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Using the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the VCR 1 2 3 Additional connections Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 Selecting a language Step 5 4 Step 6 Setting the clock 5 6 Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued) Step 7 Tuning the VCR Presetting all receivable channels automatically 3 4 Step 7 : Tuning the VCR (continued) Getting Started Getting Started 15 3 cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. MENU CURSOR EXECUTE CURSOR 4 5 8 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 If the picture is not clear 1 1 2 The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Playing a tape (continued) Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Recording TV programmes (continued) 1 using the timer Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued) 2 3 4 5 Page To resume normal playback Press PLAY. Playing/searching at various speeds Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring (SLV-X717 only) using the quick timer 1 2 Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings 1 2 3 4 Recording stereo programmes (SLV-X817 only) Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. How sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking About Adaptive Picture Control (APC) Changing menu options 1 2 3 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Editing with another VCR (continued) 1 2 3 4 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Audio dubbing 1 2 3 4 Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Page Additional Information Specifications Supplied accessories System Inputs and outputs General Index to parts and controls Front panel (SLV-X717) Front panel (SLV-X817) Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Page Index A, B C D E, F, G

Sony operating instructions 3, 4, 5

Models: SLV-X717ME SLV-X717PS SLV-X717SG SLV-X817ME SLV-X817PS SLV-X817SG