Sony SLV-ED313ME, SLV-ED313MJ, SLV-ED313SG manual 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 tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking.

Press the TRACKING +/– buttons 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 adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

NORMAL TRACKING

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Tracking meter

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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 APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (The APC indicator lights up in the display window).

APC playback

SET UP MENU

 

 

APC

• ON

OFF

PAL / MESECAM

 

 

•AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC PB

•ON PAL TV 4 . 43 3 . 58

TAPE LENGTH

•AUTO E240 E260 E300

SELECT : []

SET : []

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

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the APC function

Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC indicator in the display window turns off.

Tip

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

Note

•There is a delay of a few 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 APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled.

Additional Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder SLV-ED313MEGB 3-065-583-11Installing PrecautionsSafety SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11Table of contents Unpacking Checking your model nameGetting Started Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander To operate Set TV/ Video toAdditional connections Connecting the VCRConnecting the aerial To a TV that has audio/video input jacksTuning your TV to the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If your TV system is Select Selected TV systemSelecting a Language Before you start…Presetting channels To check if the channels are preset correctlyTip Presetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channels Presetting channels Manually Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme position Channel coverage System B/G System D/KDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearSetting the clock Started REW Playing a tapeBasic Operations Stop REW Color a Eject X Pause x Stop SystemTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Additional tasksTo set the colour system Basic Operations SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11Playing a tape To use the time counterRecording TV programmes Prog + Display REC Speed z RECTo watch another TV programme while recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To save a recordingTo record Ntsc colour system programmes TipsRecording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy TimerREC Speed Basic OperationsSetting or changing the Easy Clock Easy Timer knob Programme Number ButtonsProg + Commander Do this on the VCRTo check or change the timer setting To cancel the timer settingTo use the VCR after setting the timer Tips Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Search Operations Knob Searching for the current position on a tapeTo stop the Search function Tape meterBlank section Last recorded Searching using the Blank Search functionTo stop searching Programme Search OperationsSearching using the index function Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commanderUsing the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Press xSTOPSearching using the Time Search function Easy Timer knobAdditional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback REW SlowTo extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration RECChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Programme Will be cut offAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Adaptive Picture Control APC function Changing menu options Menu choicesMenu option Set this option to How to connect to record on this VCR Editing with another VCRThis VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Troubleshooting Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyAdditional Information Timer recording RecordingOthers Sapphire tape cleaner Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsHead Condition Sensor System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelDisplay window Rear panelRemote commander Index V, W, X, Y, Z
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