Sony SLV-E580EG 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 55.

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 Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorSetting up the remote commander TV control buttonsControlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberConnecting the VCR Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connectorAdditional connections LINE-1 TV EURO-AV Scart VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctYou have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to Play a tape, set the TV to the video channelIf your country does not appear, select Else Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionAbbreviation Country Language To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP Setting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Press Cursor /.to set the date Setting the clockPress OK Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press Cursor ?//to select on Manual setup Selecting a language Press Cursor /.to select Language and press OKPress Cursor /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Press Cursor /.to move the cursor Ó to Channel SET Press Prog +/- to select the programmePosition Press Cursor ?//repeatedly until the channel you want isManual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press Cursor ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OKManual setup Setting up ShowView Setting up ShowView for satellite broadcasts Manual setup Setting up ShowView Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoderSetting Canal Plus channels Setting the Canal Plus decoder Select Settings and press OKPress Cursor /.to select OPTIONS, then press OK Press MENU, then press Cursor /.toPress Prog +/- to select the desired Programme position12 OK When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically Playing a tapeTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press á PlayPlaying a tape Additional tasksTo replay a recently watched scene To set the colour systemTo use the time counter To display the counter on the TV screen, press DisplayInsert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesTo record from a decoder, turn it on REC StopTo stop recording Recording TV programmes To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips Recording TV programmes using ShowView Press ShowviewSET Clear Recording TV programmes using ShowView Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalsTo stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop Daily/weekly recordingTo use the VCR after setting the timer To record satellite broadcastsSetting the timer manually Press Menu and select TIMER, then press OKBasic Operations To stop recordingSetting the timer manually Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsREW REW á Play Playback options OperationUsing the shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal modeTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlapTo search backwards, press = Index Searching using the index functionTo stop searching Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Tip Press MENU, then select SETTINGS. Select Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesOptions menu choices Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toMenu option Set this option to Connecting to a VCR How to connect to record on this VCRSignal flow Not supplied Tip Other VCR Player EURO-AV ScartThis VCR Recorder LINE-1 TV Connecting to a VCRPin adaptor Player not supplied When recording on this VCR Basic editingBefore you start editing To stop editingBefore you start editing… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Additional InformationTroubleshooting Recording Timer recording Symptom RemedyOthers Symptom Remedy VideoSpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Index to parts and controlsRear panel Antenne Entree connectorMains lead Remote commander Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Index PAY-TV