Recording
Descriptions of Video Functions
3D-Y/C
This function improves the picture quality when you watch or record a TV program or picture coming through your other equipment. You can set this function also by using the DNR&TBC on the front panel. (See the next page.) Set it to ON when you want to use this feature, If not, set it to OFF.
DNR + TBC (Digital Noise Reduction + Time Base Correction)
This adjusts the picture when playing a tape. If you set it to ON, the video noise, vibration or distortion in the picture will be reduced. You can set this function also by using the DNR&TBC on the front panel. (See the next page.) Set it to ON when you want to use this feature. If not, set it to OFF. It will take a few seconds to adjust the picture. It will not work during playback of special effects. When using this setting, colors may possibly appear different than normal.
Tape (Tape)
Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. The remaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30
minutes long. |
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Length of tape | Use setting |
2 hours long or less |
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160 minutes | |
180 minutes | |
200 minutes | |
210 minutes |
D-VHS Tape (D-VHS Tape)
Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display.
Length of tape | Use setting |
PerfecTape Select (Play PerfecTape)
This function turns on the PerfecTape Select circuitry, which automatically maxi- mizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor quality tape.
Set the switch to Soft to soften the picture, set it to Sharp to sharpen it. Set it to Normal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on new or high quality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select the ideal setting of PerfecTape Select depending on the condition of the tape.
Counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)
This function is used to automatically fast forward or rewind to Ò0H00M00SÓ and stop the tape. See page 58 for more information on this feature.
Repeat playback (Repeat play)
Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks. See page 59 for more information on this feature.
Search to blank (Search to blank)
Use this function to search the beginning of the blank section of the tape. See page 59 for more information on this feature.
PerfecTape¨ (PerfecTape)
PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you will record on. After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make the best possible recording on your tape. See page 61 for more information on this feature.
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