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 52.
OPC playback
VIDEO OPTIONS
OPC | [ ON ] |
EDIT | [ OFF ] |
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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