Sony SLV-X717ME, SLV-X717PS, SLV-X717SG, SLV-X817ME, SLV-X817PS, SLV-X817SG 1 2, 3, 4

Getting Started8

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

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

1Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2Press 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.

3Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR

picture.

This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.

4Press RF CHANNEL.

The TV system indicator appears in the display window.

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.”

PROGRAM +/–

RF CHANNEL

ON/STANDBY

CHANNEL

RFG

PROGRAM

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 1 2, 3, 4

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

Step 4

Tuning your TV to the VCR