Sony SLV-AV100UX Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking, About Optimum Picture Control OPC

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Adjusting the picture

AUTO/

MANUAL

$ / 4

TRACKING

NORMAL/

SLOW

Notes

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

•There is a delay of a few seconds before the unit’s VCR actually starts recording while the unit’s VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the unit’s VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the unit’s VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the unit’s VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording.

Adjusting the tracking

Although the unit’s VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window, then lights steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was poorly recorded. If picture distortion occurs, manually adjust the tracking.

Press $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment, press TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL to return to automatic adjustment.

NORMAL TRACKING

Tracking meter

About Optimum Picture Control (OPC)

Optimum Picture Control (OPC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the unit’s 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 SET UP MENU (with the OPC indicator in the display window lit).

SET UP MENU

BUZZER				ON	OFF
DIMMER				ON	OFF
HIFI AUDIO				STD	NICAM
AUDIO MIX				ON	OFF
INDICATION				ON	OFF
OPC				ON	OFF
SELECT	:
SELECT	:
SET	:

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 first start recording, the unit’s VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment remains in effect until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the OPC

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

Advanced VCR Operations

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Step Using the remote commander Inserting the batteriesGetting Started Disconnect the aerial cable from your Aerial input on your TV usingUnit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Before you connectIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Placing the speakers Connecting an active wooferListening through the headphones Speakers Rear L/R connectorsConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Supplied Conserving power while the unit is standing byTurn on your TV and select a programme position To check that the TV tuning is correctPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit Press RF Channel on the unitPress Easy SET UP on the unit Press VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TVSet the TV for VCR reception Programme positions. If all the settings are Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPreset automatically, change the programme Positions of the stations, and disable the unusedPress ?// to select the centre mode Setting up the unit with Easy SET UPEqual volume balance with the other speakers at Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youHave an equal volume balance with the other Volume of the rear speakers so you have anIf you have only front and centre speakers If you have only front and rear speakersBefore you start… Manual setup Presetting channelsManual setup Presetting channels If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Changing programme positions Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Setting the clock manually Manual setup Setting the clockManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tapeTo use the time counter To change the information in the display windowTo mute the sound Fields Using the pre- programmed soundTo watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesPress r REC to start recording To stop recording To check the remaining tape lengthTo save a recording Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Cursor / to confirm the setting Press Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFFChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting the equipment Audio/Video Equipment OperationsControlling the function buttons Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment Before operating audio/video equipmentFunction buttons on the unit Function To turn off the whole system To increase or decrease the volumeControlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selector Controlling VCRsTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Turning off the selected VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRTo relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCRControlling the TV Controlling the TV Using the TV independently Turning off the TVTo select the TV’s input source Listening to a radio programme Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan preset stations To scan the preset stationsTo locate a track with the number buttons Playing back a CDControlling a cassette deck Playing a tapeRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Controlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck Controlling an MD deckPlaying an MD Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deckTo start playback from the beginning of either LD side Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerControlling an LD player Playing back an LDTurning off the LD player Controlling an LD playerTo temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSound Field Operations Selecting the sound fieldTaking advantage of the sound fields What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround?What’s surround sound? Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay timeCustomizing the sound fields Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone Edit Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve To return to the previous menuPress EXECUTE, then press Cursor Start playing a programmeSource, then repeat steps Highlight EffectSource, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the pre Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fieldsSound fields in step Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Using the Click Shuttle ring Playing/searching at various speedsAdvanced VCR Operations To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timer Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam system To select the sound while recording How sound is recorded on a video tape To stop searching Searching using the index functionAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Menu choices Changing menu optionsRecording from another VCR or LD player EditingBefore you start editing Before you start dubbing… Audio dubbingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio To stop while editingFactory set functions Customizing the remote commander function buttonsTo restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Additional InformationSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Remote commander does Specifications System Amplifier GeneralVCR Inputs and outputs Front panel Index to parts and controlsFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Y, Z Index