Sony Hi8 EV-S3000 Operating Instructions Manual page 54

DNR Adjustment
When a cassette is inserted into the VCR, the VCR starts playback in DNR
standard mode and the DNR indicator lights up on the front panel. If a cassette
more deteriorated in quality is played back, press DNR on the VCR. Each time the
DNR button is pressed, the DNR function works as follows:
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When you wish to play back
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*The screen display turns off automatically.
Selecting Recording System
You can record a cassette in either Hi8 video system or 8mm standard video system.
You cannot perform Hi8 recording with a cassette other than a Hi8 tape. (See
"Type of video tape and video system in which a tape is recorded" on page 34, and
"Hi8 (High Eight) Video System" on page 79.)
When the Hi8 indicator lights up on the front panel of the VCR, you can record in the
Hi8 video system. If you intend to play back on a standard 8mm VCR, do the
following steps to select Hi8 OFF.
1 Call up the PICTURE ADJUST menu.
Follow steps 1 through 3 on page 53.
2 Press & or ¥ to move the cursor (>) to Hi8.
The Hi8 indicator lights up.
3 Press < orb to set the dot (*) to AUTO or OFF.
AUTO --- The VCR automatically detects the type of cassette to be used (Hi8 video
tape or standard video tape) and recording is done accordingly (in the
Hi8 video system or 8mm standard video system).
OFF --- When you intend to play back the Hi8 cassette on a standard 8mm video
recorder.
4 Press EXECUTE.
The PICTURE ADJUST menu disappears from the TV screen.
54 Adjusting the Picture Quality — Sharpness/TBC/DNR