Adjusting The Picture - Sony SLV-SE10EG Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to
display the tracking meter. The distortion
should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons (the
automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape
and re-insert it.
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
automatically improves recording and playback
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of
the video heads and tape. To maintain better
picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC
to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (with the OPC
indicator in the display window lit). For details,
see page 45.
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
OPC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR
adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the OPC function
Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display
window goes off.
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Additional Operations
indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
indicator lights up). To resume
TRACKING
Tracking meter
OPTIONS - 1
OPC ON
TAPE LENGTH E1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO
RETURN
SELECT :
SET : OK
EXIT : MENU