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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window, then lights
steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If
so, manually adjust the tracking.
Press V/A TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW to
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons. If
you cannot get a clear picture with manual
adjustment, press TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL
to return to automatic adjustment.
NORMAL TRACKING
Tracking meter
About Optimum Picture Control (OPC)
Optimum Picture Control (OPC) automatically
improves recording and playback quality by
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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 first start recording, 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
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set OPC to OFF. The OPC
indicator in the display window goes off.
Notes
* You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won't
be displayed.
* There is a delay of a few 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 @ REC to have the VCR analyse the tape
(the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press
it 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 1§ PAUSE to start recording.
Additional Operations
Changing menu options
1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.
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Press EXECUTE to return to the original
screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
Set this option to
BUZZER
ON to output a beep sound when all illogical operation is made.
OFF to deactivate it.
DIMMER
ON to make the display window dim, OFF to make it brighter.
HIFI AUDIO
STD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
For details, see page 50.
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 50.
ON to illuminate the @ REC button on the VCR in orange when you can
start recording.
OFF to turn it off.
PC
ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and
improve picture quality, OFF to switch off OPC.
For details, see page 52.
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