Sony SLV-SF900G manual Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking, OPC playback

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

To set the tracking to the centre position, press TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.

TRACKING

Tracking meter

About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function

The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.

To use the RR function, press REALITY REGENERATOR button. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights up. You can set RR to HIGH or NORMAL in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu (see page 64).

To turn it off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights off.

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REALITY REGENERATOR

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 VIDEO OPTIONS menu (with the OPC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 64.

OPC playback

VIDEO OPTIONS

OPC		ON
EDIT		OFF
SHARPNESS		NORMAL

RRNORMAL

RETURN

SELECT :

SET : OK

EXIT : MENU

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Remote sensorTV/VIDEO TV control buttonsFastext buttons Prog +Controlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberConnecting the VCR Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connectorLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V About the Smartlink featuresIf the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB To a stereo system If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorAdditional connections Pull down the drop down panel Tuning your TV to the VCRTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Window. The RF channel is then switched off Press RF Channel againTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionHold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds Press Auto SET UPBefore you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Month pressing M/m ADJUST, then press OKPress , to highlight the month and set ClockTip Press OK Auto Adjust is highlightedChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function PROGRAM, then press OK Press M/m to highlight ON, then pressPress m to highlight Clock TipsSelecting a language Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OKPress M/m to highlight Channel Presetting channelsPress M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK Position Position Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK Setting/changing the station namesHighlight Lists and press OK To correct a character, press is highlighted, then reset it Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPositions 6 to 60, press M/ m repeatedly Position, then pressTo display other pages for programme Selected channel is inserted atHighlight LISTS, and press OK Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable On/standby simultaneously on the VCR Setting your personal codeHold down first X pause, hold on ?/1 For more than 3 secondsPress ?/ 1 on/standby to turn off the VCR Press M/m//, to enter your personal codeConfirmation screen appears Checking your personal code Press OK to exit the menuPlaying a tape To play an NTSC-recorded tape When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toAdditional tasks To use the time counterTip To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Prog + REC StopTo stop recording To protect a recording To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Buttons Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + systemNumber Video Plus +, menu appears on Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus + TV screenWant to change Press M/m to reset itPress To highlight the item you To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the VCR after setting the timerPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Select to display L1, L2, or L3 in the PROG. position Timer menu appears on the TV screenOr LINE-3 in connectors, or the LINE-2 INjacks, press Input To stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds Slow REW Playback options OperationPlayback options Operation To resume normal playbackPress H playback Automatically after a specified duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingPress x Stop while recording To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeSelecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system Normal audio track monaural How sound is recorded on a video tapeStereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels Stereo soundSearching using the index function To stop searchingAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionOPC recording To deactivate the OPC functionPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Video Options menuAudio Options menu Tape Options menuOther Options menu Other OptionsVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR How to connect to a stereo system Before you start editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing To stop editingAbout the SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile functionChecking the contents of a tape Selecting and playing a programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Labelling a recorded programme and tapeProtecting a recorded programme Running a demonstrationRecording using the SmartFile function Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassetteRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Recording start time Checking the information of a recorded programmeDate Day of the week Recording time Tape speed Station nameRecording after locating the Blank Time space Press M repeatedly to select Blank TimeStart END Select Search OK Exit Menu NOW Searching Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Tape title Category Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape P301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Automatically when the VCR detects themTV guide page numbers appear Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Labelling a recorded programme manually Smartfile EditClear To erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press Smartfile GeneratorRecording time Tips To check the information of a registered programmeRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape Protecting a recorded programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme SP 1H 30M Nick & Matt Troubleshooting Problem summaryInitial Terminal Contamination S12 Playback S10Normal recording S11 SmartFile S13S16 Timer recording S15Remote Commander S20 Synchronized Recording S17Power S25 Cleaning S22Power S24 S21Set-Top Box control S32 System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel Antenne Entree connector 9Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switch Remote commander 104TV/VIDEO remote control switch ?/1 on/standby button 6 Menu chart 106107 108 109 Connecting Index