Tape Editing Techniques - Sony sl-hf600 Operating Instructions Manual

TAPE EDITING TECHNIQUES
Tape editing is a simple process that can add much
enjoyment to viewing of reconled tapes. Through editing,
you can transfer just the sections of previously recorded
tapes you want to keep to another tape, add scenes,
change the order of playback, and otherwise create a final
video tape with just the contents you want. While the
arrangement of VCRs and connections for editing is
previously shown, this section contains hints and tips for
editing that can make it more interesting and enjoyable-
not to mention more successful.
If the input and output terminals or the mccnding head
become dirty, the signal Is d u c e d sbnificantly.
Terminals are the entrance and exit points for signals. If
these terminals become dirty, it is impossible to achieve
highquality pictures or sound. Therefore, the terminals on
the back of the VCR should
be
checked occasionally for
dirt or corrosion. If any is present, wipe the terminal with
a dry cloth or cloth slightly dipped in alcohol until it is
clean.
MINIMIZING LOSS OF PICTURE AND SOUND
QUALITY
m e loss of picture ana sound quality is an unavoidable
by-product of editing. However, by making sure that the
equipment is properly set up and adjusted, and by
selecting proper tape types, the edited tape will be barely
distinguishable from the originals.
nrst press the VCR's
~ ~ r r
krtton
to
turn
on the ED^
Indicator.
The
EDIT button is located inside the front panel. For
normal operation, the EDIT indicator should be off, but
when another VCR is connected for tape editing, press
EDIT to turn on the indicator.
Generally, for accurate playback of a tape's recorded
signals
on
a TV or monitor, the VCR electrically rectifies
the signal. When the EDlT button is set to off, this
functlon is engaged. HW8Wr, the playback rectification
from the original VCR is not needed when the signal is
being recorded onto a tape in another VCR; in fact,
overrectification can result. Therefore, when you press the
EDIT button to turn on the EDIT indicator, you're
cancelling the VCR' s rectification circuit. This allows
direct recording of the original signal onto the tape in the
second VCR.
What's more, when the vldeo playback signal from
another VCR is edited on this VCR with the EDIT button
engaged, editing faults such as color shift can be
reduced.
The SL-HFl Ws EDlT button, in conjunction with the
SUPER BETA switch (ON) which produces higher
recording quality, this VCR is ideally suited for editing.
Also, if the video head becomes soiled wlth dust or
magnetic particles, the S/N (signal-to-ndse) ratio will drop
and picture and sound quality will be reduced. Since the
head can be dirty even if it looks clean, it should be
cleaned once every two or three months if the VCR is
used frequently, using a Sony Video Head Cleaning
Cassette L-25CL or similar product.
When the head has been used for about 1,W hours, it
should be checked by a qualified technician. For details,
consult a Sony dealer or contact your nearest authorkd
service facility.
Useshortconnectioncords
The longer the connection cords, the greater the signal
loss will be. To minimize signal loss, use the shortest
cords possible.
Don' t
forget
tracking adjustment
When playing back tapes recorded on other VCRs, adjust
the picture for the best quality using the TRACKING
NORMAL control. Use the TRACKING SLOW control for
adjustment when playback is slower than normal
(115
or
slower), such as when the JOG dial, SHUrrLE ring, or
Remote Commander are used. If tracking is not adjusted
properly,
noise
will
be excessive,
and if edited onto
another tape, it will
be
even more
severe
on the latter.
When editing, the position of the tracking control on the
recording VCR should be set
to the mark or to the spot in
the middle where it stops naturally when turned.
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TRACKING
1
NORMAL SLOW