Sony SLV-685HF Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking, About Adaptive Picture Control APC

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the tracking 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.

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 Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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 ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit).

APC playback

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.

Notes

•The auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs.

•The APC function doesn’t work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.

•There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the

VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

Additional Operations

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Contents Owner’s record Video Cassette RecorderSafety PrecautionsInstalling InformationTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteControlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVsManufacturer Code Number Hookups Selecting the best hookup optionBefore you get started Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksStrereo receiver Audio/video cable suppliedGetting Started Recommended use Using cable box controlWhat you can do with this hookup What you can’t doSet the RF Unit switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whicheverCursor Hookup 1 VCR Plus+ channel setup ChannelsProgram guide channel Your actual TV channel Record scrambled channels that require a cable box For connectorYou dont have a Cable box UHF connectionNormal display Hookup 2 VCR setupHookup 2 VCR Plus+ channel setup Antenna hookup Use this hookup if you’re usingTV A, B, or C Match the typeHookup 3 VCR setup Hookup 3 VCR Plus+ channel setup Wall Cable box Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channelsHookup 4 VCR setup Program guide channel Cable box output channel Hookup 4 VCR Plus+ channel setup∙ Record programs with VCR Plus+ DSS Digital Satellite System receiverNo UHF DSS receiver Side viewHookup 5 VCR setup For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required Wall Splitter Switch Cable boxHookup 6 VCR setup Tuner Preset CH3 Hookup 6 VCR Plus+ channel setup You can change the on-screen display language Selecting a languagePress Cursor /.to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or Français Then press ExecuteBefore you start… Setting the clockSkip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or Setting up cable box controlPress Cursor ?//to select ON, then Press CursorPress the number buttons to enter Number from the chart belowCable box/DSS receiver code number, then Find your cable box/DSS receiver codeDSS receiver Code numbers Brand Setting up cable box controlTo check the cable box control setting Signal flowTo ensure correct operation Setting up cable box control Presetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channelsTurn on the VCR and the TV Press Cursor /.to select ANTENNA/CABLEPresetting channels Channel to be preset Presetting/disabling channels manuallyChannel to be disabled CH +If the picture is not clear How to set up your VCR Setting up VCR Plus+Example of Channel Line-up Chart How VCR Plus+ worksSetting up VCR Plus+ When you’ve finished, press Menu to exit Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelWhose numbers don’t match Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Playing a tapeBasic Operations StopTo skip playback Additional tasksTo use the time counter Basic OperationsRecording TV programs Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeTo record from a cable box, turn it on RECTo stop recording BasicTo check the remaining time OperationsSafety tab Tips To watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recording Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+Number buttons Timer Clear to cancel the setting Using Cursor ?//, then press SETTo enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to Press Tape Speed to select SP or EPTo use the VCR after setting the timer To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child LockTip Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press Execute Setting the timer manuallySet the date, start and stop times, channel Setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat stepNumber and tape speed Press ExecutePlaying/searching At various speeds To resume normal playbackPress áPLAY Using the quick timer during stop mode Recording TV programs using the quick timerPress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationSettings Checking Changing Canceling timerWhen the timer settings overlap Turn on your TV and set it toRecording stereo programs Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording bilingual programs Selecting the sound while playingHow sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Adaptive Picture Control APC APC playbackChanging menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printPress Menu and select Advanced Options Menu choicesHow to hook up to a stereo system How to hook up to record on this VCRVMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow Editing with another VCRBefore you start editing Operation When recording on this VCRTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsGeneral setup information Setting the RF unitAdditional Information Attaching the external antenna connector Ohm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector not suppliedAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixer Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingOthers Symptom RemedySpecifications Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Rear panel Display windowRemote commander Index J, KX, Y, Z To play a tape Quick reference to using the VCRTo record a program To watch TVSony SLV-685HF E 3-859-040-11