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Sony SLV-AV100UX Adjusting the picture

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Advanced VCR Operations

Adjusting thepicture

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.

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).

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.

Tracking meter

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.

AUTO/

MANUAL

$/4

TRACKING

NORMAL/

SLOW

NORMAL TRACKING

SET UP MENU

DIMMER

BUZZER

INDICATION

STD

NICAM

HIFI AUDIO

SET :

SELECT :

OPC

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

ON OFF

AUDIO MIX ON OFF

Contents

Main WARNING Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Precautions Table of contents Basic VCR Operations Audio/Video Equipment Operations Sound Field Operations Advanced VCR Operations Page Setting up the remote commander Step 2 Using the remote commander Inserting the batteries Connecting the unit and TV Step 3 1 2 3 4 Page Step 4 1 2 3 Placing the speakers Connecting an active woofer Listening through the headphones Step 5 equipment 1 2 Step 5 Connecting various audio/video equipment (continued) Notes Conserving power while the unit is standing by Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks Step 6 1 2 3 4 5 Step 7 UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP (continued) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP (continued) Selecting the centre mode Presetting channels Manual setup Presetting channels (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clear Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+ 4Press CURSOR / twice to highlight the station name and guide channel columns only. 6Press CURSOR / to highlight the guide channel column only. 7Press CURSOR >/. to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide. 8Press CURSOR ?// to confirm the setting. The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column. Manual setup Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+ (continued) Guide channels for VIDEO Plus+ Guide channel Station name Station name Setting up VIDEO Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positions Disabling unwanted programme positions 3Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to the row you want to disable. Manual setup Changing/ disabling programme positions (continued) 4Press TIMER CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. 5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable. 6Press EXECUTE. Setting the clock Setting the clock manually 5Press CURSOR / to highlight the month, and set the month using CURSOR >/.. 8Press EXECUTE to start the clock. 7Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting. The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column. Manual setup Setting the clock (continued) Changing the station for Auto Clock Set 3Press CURSOR . to move the cursor (I) to AUTO ADJUST, then press CURSOR ? to highlight ON. Tip The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed within a few minutes. Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tape 1 2 3 4 Page Using the pre- programmed sound fields 3 4 programmes 1 5 2 3 4 Recording TV programmes To save a recording Tips (continued) Notes programmes using VIDEO Plus+ 1 2 3 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) 4 5 6 Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually 3 4 5 6 Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with PDC signals Using the unit after setting the timer Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings Page Controlling the function buttons Audio/Video Equipment Operations Selecting the equipment Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment Before operating audio/video equipment Page Controlling VCRs which have the COMMAND MODE selector Controlling a VCR which doesnt have a COMMAND MODE selector Turning on and controlling the units VCR Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Customizing the remote commander to make controlling other VCRs easier Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR Turning off the selected VCR Controlling VCRs (continued) Controlling the TV Page Listening to preset radio programmes To use the tuner with the A, B, and C categorization system Listening to a radio programme Playing back a CD Controlling a cassette deck Playing a tape Recording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for deck A of a double-cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Playing a tape Controlling a DAT deck Recording on a tape Controlling a DAT deck Controlling an MD deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck Playing an MD Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deck Controlling an LD player Customizing the remote commander for an LD player Playing back an LD Turning off the LD player Controlling an LD player Sound Field Operations Taking advantage of the sound fields Selecting the sound field To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fields (continued) Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay time 1 3 4 Customizing the sound fields Adjusting the speaker level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME 1 3 4 3 4 Adjusting the effect level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME 3 4 Customizing the sound fields Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields 3 Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields 1 3 4 5 7 8 Adjusting the speaker level by listening to the programme source Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Advanced VCR Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring programmes using the quick timer Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In the NICAM system To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking About Optimum Picture Control (OPC) Changing menu options 1Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU. Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu choices Editing Recording from another VCR or LD player 1 2 3 4 Audio dubbing 1 2 3 4 8 Additional Information Customizing the remote commander function buttons To customize the function buttons To restore the factory settings for all the function buttons Remove the batteries from the remote commander, and insert the batteries again. To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (continued) Page Additional Information Specifications Amplifier General System VCR Inputs and outputs Index to parts and controls Front panel, with cover opened Display window Index to parts and controls Rear panel Remote commander Index to parts and controls Remote commander, with top cover opened Index A, B C D E, F