Sony SLV-SF990G manual OPC recording, To deactivate the OPC function

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OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, 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 function

Set OPC to OFF in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

Notes

•You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed.

•With the Auto Long Play function ON, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. However, if the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.

•There is a delay of about ten 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 z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press X 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 X PAUSE to start recording.

Operations	Additional

Adjusting the picture

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Unpacking Remote sensor Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesTV control buttons Wide Setting the Command Mode switchDisplay Tip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsSetting up the remote commander Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Connecting the VCRLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV Megalogic About the Smartlink featuresIf the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-VConnection to your TV with an aerial cable only To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowIf 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 Set the STB Connection setting to RF see If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorVMC-810 cable not supplied Additional connectionsTo a stereo system Audio cable not suppliedPicture for ex. programme position Tuning your TV to the VCRTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Pull down the drop down panelTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Press RF Channel again Press Auto SET UP Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionHold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds To cancel the Auto Set Up functionTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Before you start…Press Cursor M/m to set the date OK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clockPress OK Auto Adjust is highlightedChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press Menu to exit the menu Then press OKPress Cursor m to highlight Clock PROGRAM, then press OKPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK Setting the Set-Top BoxIf you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this step Cable If you connect the STB using the aerialSTB brand Code numbers Set-Top Box brand numberFTE DNTEEC EIFRFT Stvi SATTPS SEGWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi LANGUAGE, then press OK To highlight Settings and press OKSelecting a language Press Cursor M/m to highlightPress Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsUHF B21 B69 PositionChannels are scanned Following orderIf the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress Cursor M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK Setting/changing the station namesPress MENU, then press Cursor M/m To highlight Lists and press OKProg Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code Setting your personal codePress OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePress OK Confirmation screen appears Stop When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyPlaying a tape REWTo use the time counter When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toAdditional tasks To play an NTSC-recorded tapeBasic Operations SP/LP z REC Stop Recording TV programmesTo stop recording Time counter To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To protect a recordingRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system TV screen Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus + Video Plus +, menu appears onItem you want to change Press Cursor M/m to reset itPress Cursor / , to highlight Daily/weekly recording To use the VCR after setting the timerPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopVariable Setting the timer manually Standard Timer menu appears on the TV screenTo stop recording REW Shuttle ring Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog modeTo extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration Automatically after a specified durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for 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 Programme When the timer settings overlapSelecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system Stereo sound How sound is recorded on a video tapeStereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels Normal audio track monauralTo stop searching Searching using the index functionAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Reality Regenerator RR functionTo deactivate the OPC function OPC recordingVideo Options menu Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options PressOK. MENU, then select Options and pressTape Options menu Audio Options menuOther Options menu VMC-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 To stop editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing Before you start editingPress x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR Audio dubbingTurn on the TV and set it to the video channel To stop while editingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Selecting and playing a programme Recording using the SmartFile functionChecking the contents of a tape About the SmartFile functionRunning a demonstration Labelling a recorded programme and tapeProtecting a recorded programme Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette Recording using the SmartFile functionMemory of the SmartFile label. Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapeRecording time Tape speed Station name Checking the information of a recorded programmeDate Day of the week Recording start timeTo record Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceSelected tape speed. Select a tape speed that Matches the length of the programme you wantNOW Searching Start END 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 Have to set the appropriate TV guide Automatically when the VCR detects themTV guide page numbers appear P301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, youLabelling a recorded programme and tape Smartfile Edit Labelling a recorded programme manuallyPress OK Programme label and a selected category are stored ClearTo erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape To erase the tape title Press Smartfile Generator To stop registration to the SmartFile labelRecording time Tips To check the information of a registered programmeRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape 100 Protecting a recorded programmeTo unlock the protected programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears102 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme103 Problem summary TroubleshootingInitial Terminal Contamination 105SmartFile S13 Playback S10Normal recording S11 S12Synchronized Recording S17 Timer recording S15Remote Commander S20 S16S21 Cleaning S22Power S24 Power S25S33 Set-Top Box control S32Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel 114 Remote commander115 116 Menu chart117 118 119 Smartfile Index