Sony SLV-SF990G 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 72).

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 72.

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 control buttons Display Setting the Command Mode switchWide Controlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberSetting up the remote commander Connecting 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 MegalogicTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connector Set the STB Connection setting to RF seeAudio cable not supplied Additional connectionsTo a stereo system VMC-810 cable not suppliedPull down the drop down panel Tuning your TV to the VCRTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Picture for ex. programme positionSelected for ex. programme position To check if the TV tuning is correctTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Press RF Channel again To 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 Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channelOK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clock Press Cursor M/m to set the dateChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function Auto Adjust is highlightedPress OK PROGRAM, then press OK Then press OKPress Cursor m to highlight Clock Press Menu to exit the menuIf you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this step Setting the Set-Top BoxPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK If you connect the STB using the aerial CableSet-Top Box brand number STB brand Code numbersEIF DNTEEC FTERFT SEG SATTPS StviWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi Press Cursor M/m to highlight To highlight Settings and press OKSelecting a language LANGUAGE, then press OKPresetting channels Press Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OKFollowing order PositionChannels are scanned UHF B21 B69Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearTo highlight Lists and press OK Setting/changing the station namesPress MENU, then press Cursor M/m Press Cursor M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OKProg Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Setting your personal code You can set up to 11 characters for your personal codePress OK Confirmation screen appears Checking your personal codePress OK to exit the menu REW When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyPlaying a tape StopTo play an NTSC-recorded tape When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toAdditional tasks To use the time counterBasic Operations Recording TV programmes SP/LP z 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 Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system Video Plus +, menu appears on Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus + TV screenPress Cursor / , to highlight Press Cursor M/m to reset itItem you want to change 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 Timer menu appears on the TV screen StandardTo stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds REW Shuttle ring Playback options OperationTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To resume normal playbackAutomatically after a specified duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress x Stop while recording Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeNicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesSelecting the sound during playback 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 How to connect to record on your VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied How to connect to a stereo system Before you start editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing To stop editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingTurn on the TV and set it to the video channel Press x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCRTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio About 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 Memory of the SmartFile label.Recording start time Checking the information of a recorded programmeDate Day of the week Recording time Tape speed Station nameMatches the length of the programme you want Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceSelected tape speed. Select a tape speed that To recordNOW Searching Start END Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape Setting the TV guide page numberTape title Category 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 Press OK Programme label and a selected category are storedTo erase the programme label To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the selected category Labelling a tape To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press Smartfile GeneratorRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape To check the information of a registered programmeRecording time Tips Protecting a recorded programme 100Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme 102103 Troubleshooting Problem summary105 Initial Terminal ContaminationS12 Playback S10Normal recording S11 SmartFile S13S16 Timer recording S15Remote Commander S20 Synchronized Recording S17Power S25 Cleaning S22Power S24 S21Set-Top Box control S32 S33System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Rear panel Remote commander 114115 Menu chart 116117 118 119 Index Smartfile