Pelco TLR3168 operation manual Adjusting the Picture During Playback Tracking Adjustment

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame playback, or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking.

IF NOISE APPEARS

TRACKING

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Figure 28. Tracking Adjustment

Adjust tracking at each playback mode or the type of playback (fast, reverse, etc.) since the method of adjusting tracking varies.

Noise bars will move continuously through the picture when holding down a TRACKING button. Noise may also remain although tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or reverse slow playback. Noise may also remain after adjustment when a picture recorded in 6H or 8H mode is played back in L18H, L24H, L30H, or L40H mode.

•To adjust during playback:

Press the TRACKING buttons (+/-) for the best picture.

•To adjust during fast, reverse, forward/reverse slow, frame, or field playback:

1.During still picture mode, turn the SHUTTLE ring to get the desired playback mode. (If noise appears in the frame or field, set to slow playback.)

2.While turning the SHUTTLE ring, press PAUSE. The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed.

3.Release the SHUTTLE ring.

4.Press the TRACKING buttons (+/-) to get the best picture.

•To reset the tracking:

Press both TRACKING buttons (+/-) together during playback to set tracking to its initial setting.

ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY

This control lets you adjust the playback picture so the outline is sharper or softer. It is only effective during playback. During playback, turn the PICTURE control right for sharper or left for softer.

SOFT	PICTURE		SHARP
	SOFT	SHARP

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Figure 29. Picture Quality Adjustment

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Contents TLR3168 Time-Lapse VCR Installation C673M 2/01 Contents Pelco Manual C673M 2/01 List of Illustrations List of TablesGeneral AvertissementSAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Care Cleaning AccessoriesLightning/Power Surges When Not In UseUnpacking Instructions Introduction to TIME-LAPSE RecordersTLR3168 Features and Functions Basic Start Quick StartAdditional Items Installation PRE-INSTALLATION CautionsSecuring the VCR Controls Monitor TipsInstallation Typical System SetupConnecting the VCR to a Multiplexer Connecting a VCR to a MultiplexerConnecting for Series Recording Alarm Recording ConnectionConnecting for Remote Recording Connecting for Synchronous Recording Connecting for External Time Clock AdjustmentConnecting to a PC for Remote Control Connecting the VCR to a PCTable A. RS-232C Protocol Cable Connections Front Panel ControlsPLAY/REC Check POSITION/VERTICAL Adjust buttons + Timer REC buttonEject button Search buttonFluorescent Display Timer Recording indicator Tape Remaining indicatorEmgcy emergency recording indicator LOCK/LOCK a indicatorRear Panel Mode OUTCall OUT Adjusting the Clock and Using the JOG and Shuttle Controls Using the JOG DialUsing the Shuttle Ring JOG and Shuttle ControlsAdjusting the Clock Adjusting to the Exact SecondProgramming General Programming InstructionsLanguage Selection Menu MenuProgram to Record Holiday SET UP Quick Guide to the Menu StructureDisplay Menu Display Mode Main MenuTIME/DATE Size Blue BackTimer Program START/ENDRecording SET UP Menu Setting Rear Terminal MenuWrngtape END Wrngremain Tape END Clock OUTREC Maintenance Menu First Time SET UP MenuRS-232C Menu Additional Material DAY and Time Display ModesSET the DAY and Time Main Menu DisplayLOADING, UNLOADING, Protecting the Tape Cassette LoadingWhen to Replace a Tape Table C. Tape Replacement by UseUnloading Preventing Accidental ErasureRecording Manual RecordingRecording Mode Recording Check FunctionAudio RECORDING/PLAYBACK Repeat RecordingStop Rewind Repeat Alarmprot Table E. Action When Tape End Is Reached by SettingSeries Recording Remote Recording ONE-SHOT/INTERVAL RecordingSynchronous Recording Synchronous Recording SequenceTimer Recording Programming ProcedureHoliday SET UP Special DW SettingWhat if the Timer Recording Indicator Starts FLASHING? Overlapping ProgramsAlarm Recording Table G. Minimum Interval Between RecordingsProgramming for Alarm Recording Maintenance Recording After a Power FailurePower Loss List Viewing the Power Loss ListAlarm List Viewing the Alarm ListClearing the Alarm List ALL Menu Initialize ResetElapsed Time Elapsed Time and Repeat Recording Times DisplayRepeat REC Times Playback Procedure PlaybackPlayback Mode Audio PlaybackEND of Tape Special Effects PlaybackShuttle Ring Direct Shuttle RingAdjusting the Picture During Playback Tracking Adjustment Adjusting Picture QualityVertical Vibration Adjustment Counter Memory Stop Search TechniquesSkip Search HOW to Count the Index Number Index SearchTime and Date Search Additional Functions and Features Using with a PC Assigning the RS-S32C SettingsWhen Controlling only ONE VCR Commands from a PCSending Commands Status or Error Code from Meaning When Controlling Multiple Vcrs Commands When Controlling Multiple VCRsVCR01, RC CR Commands and Responses Chart Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of StatusOn next SKP Small =WRNG, 1=WRNGTAPE END =OFF, 1=ON Testing Error CodesInitial System Testing Regular System TestingTroubleshooting SELF-DIAGNOSTIC Function and Warning DisplayTable J. Warning Display and Actions Fluorescent Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off DisplayBefore Calling for Service Symptom RemedyRecording Problems Specifications ElectricalVideo and Audio MechanicalVideo Audio Tape Mode 120/T-160 Mm/s Field Fields/s Table K. Tape Speed and Recording TimeIndex Pelco Manual C673M 2/01 Regulatory Notices Revision History