Sony SLV-E580EE Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking, About Optimum Picture Control OPC

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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 +/– on the VCR 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 reinsert it.

About Optimum Picture Control (OPC)

TRACKING

Tracking meter

Optimum Picture Control (OPC) 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 42.

OPC playback

VIDEO OPTIONS

OPC	[ ON ]
EDIT	[ OFF ]
SYSTEM	[ AUTO ]
SELECT	:
SET	:

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

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

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Additional Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingTo operate Set Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesPROG+ VOL+ Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttons Cursor /./?Wide Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderDisplay MenuManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnecting the VCR To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowMains lead Additional connections Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorTuning your TV to the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore you start… Setting the clockPress Cursor /to start the clock Manual setup Selecting a language Prog + Manual setup Presetting channelsTV system Channel number SET field Manual setup -- Presetting channelsDisabling unwanted programme positions Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OK If the picture is not clearFF P Pause 0 REW á Play Stop Playing a tapeBasic Operations Basic OperationsTo set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneEnjoying the simulated stereo sound Virtual Stereo To use the time counterREC Stop Recording TV programmesTo stop recording Recording indicatorTo save a recording Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTips Displayed. BasicOperationsRecording TV programmes using the timer Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recordingTips REW á Play Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations REWReverse High speed Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog modeTo resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speedsRecording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modeTo extend the duration Checking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeProgramme Will be cut off About 20 seconds will be cut off To stop searching Searching using the index functionAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Auto Tape Speed Changing menu optionsMenu choices Tape Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsVideo Options menu choices Menu option Set this option to Options menu choicesHow to connect to record on this VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemThis VCR Player How to connect to a stereo systemConnecting to a VCR or stereo system VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowTo stop editing When recording on this VCRBasic editing Before you start editingAudio dubbing Before you start editing…To stop while editing Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingVideo Others Symptom RemedyInputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemFront panel Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controls Display windowRear panel Remote commander Additional Information G, H Index