Sony SLV-SE250B, SLV-SE450B operating instructions Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking

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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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press ALIGNEMENT +/– 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.

ALIGNEMENT

Tracking meter

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 OUI in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 67.

OPTIONS - 1

	OPC				OUI
	VITESSE AUTO.				NON
	DUREE CASSETTE				E1 8 0
	STANDARD COULEUR				AUTO
	RETOUR

SELECTIONNER		:
SELECTIONNER		:
REGLER		:	OK

SORTIE : MENU

Additional

OPC playback

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

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 NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Check your model name UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteTV control buttons Getting Started If your TV does not have a Peritel connector Connecting the VCRPeritel cable not supplied Signal flow If your TV has a Peritel connectorMains lead LIGNE-1 To mains Aerial cable suppliedIf the connected TV complies with About the Smartlink featuresPress ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress Regl Canal on the VCR lightly Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display windowTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctVCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl Canal Reglage Auto Regl Canal Press Reglage Auto Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Selecting a languageTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OKTip Press M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OKPress Menu to exit the menu Presetting channels CABLE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage DESCHAINES, then press OK Programme position Chaine Press Chaine +/- to selectPress M/m to highlight Reglage CANAL, then press OKIf the picture is not clear Channel system for the French Catv network Tuning the French Catv channelsChanging programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsPress MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK Press M/m to highlight Liste DES CHAINES, then press OKGetting Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OK Disabling unwanted programme positionsOn the right Press M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disableSelected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0 Changing the station names Press Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Month pressing M/m MANUEL, then press OKPress , to highlight the month and set Tips Reglage Auto is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionPress m to highlight Chaine ’HORLOGE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OKConnecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoderPress M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus channelPress M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK Menu disappears from the TV screen Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OKPress M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OKReglage DES Chaines Chaine Press Chaine +/- to select the desiredCANAL+, then press OK Then press OKStop m RET Playing a tapeTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Additional tasksTo set the colour system To use the time counterLecture ENR Stop Recording TV programmesPress x Stop To stop recordingTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTo save a recording Safety tab TipsRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Before you start Recording TV programmes using the Dial TimerTurn Prog to set the recording date To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To return to the previous stepTo set the clock To use the VCR after setting the timerTo cancel the Demonstration Mode About the Demonstration ModeTo activate the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Press Minuterie VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screenPress OK Date, start and stop times, programme Position or station name, tape speed*,Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Press M/m to reset itPress / , to highlight the item you Want to changeTo record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording RET Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsRalenti ×2 Playback options Operation To resume normal playbackTo cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo extend the duration Additional OperationsBefore you start … Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlap Acces Smart Searching using the Acces Smart functionTo recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape Recording the programme D over the programme a and B Originally recorded programmesAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press OPTIONS-2 VMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR PlayerEntree LIGNE-2 Other VCR Player Example B Your VCR RecorderBefore you start editing Operation when recording on this VCRTo stop editing Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRsClock TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy No TV programme appears Others PlusCanal Contamination Additional InformationInitial Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel PDC OPC Display windowMains lead 8 Antenne Entree connector 8Rear panel Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Smartlink Index