Changing Menu Options - Sony SLV-SE70 Service Manual

Adjusting the picture (continued)
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 66.
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.
Tip
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the
same time.
Notes
• You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter
won't be displayed.
• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode.
If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off.
If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will
work.
• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while
the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause
(the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the
tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing,
press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording
quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording.
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Additional Operations
Changing menu options (continued)
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTIONS-1
Menu option Set this option to
• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
OPC
function and improve picture quality.
• OFF to switch off OPC.
EDIT • ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
• OFF to turn off EDIT.
AUDIO MIX • ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the
same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR
button.
For details, see page 58.
HIFI AUDIO • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
track.
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio
track.
For details, see page 57.
AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically
to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time.
• OFF to keep the set tape speed.
TAPE LENGTH • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
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Additional Operations
OPTIONS - 1
OPC ON
EDIT OFF
AUDIO MIX OFF
HIFI AUDIO NICAM
AUTO LONG PLAY OFF
TAPE LENGTH E1 8 0
RETURN
SELECT :
SET : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Changing menu options

1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and
press OK.
2
Press to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
>/.
OPTIONS - 1
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
SELECT :
SET : OK
3
Press to select the option, then press OK.
>/.
4
Press to change the setting, then press OK.
>/.
5
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
OPTIONS-2
Menu option Set this option to
TIMER OPTIONS • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or VIDEO PLUS+ when pressing
TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing
the TIMER button.
• VIDEO PLUS+ to display the VIDEO PLUS+ menu when
pressing the
For details, see pages 41 and 45.
DIMMER • ON to output a beep sound when any illogical operation is
made.
• OFF to deactivate it.
POWER SAVE • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to
conserve the VCR power.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while
the VCR is standing by.
RF MODULATOR • ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the
aerial cable.
• OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the
EURO-AV cable.
TV DIRECT REC • ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
• OFF to deactivate it.
RR • NORMAL for normal everyday use.
• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.
Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the
picture quality.
Notes
• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on,
even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.
• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
RETURN
SELECT :
SET : OK
EXIT : MENU
OPTIONS - 2
ON TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE
OFF DIMMER OFF
OFF POWER SAVE OFF
NICAM RF MODULATOR ON
OFF TV DIRECT REC ON
E1 8 0 RR NORMAL
RETURN
SELECT :
SET : OK
EXIT : MENU EXIT : MENU
continued
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TIMER button.
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