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. If so, manually adjust the tracking.
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About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function 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 SET UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the display window lit).
APC playback
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AUDIO MIX | ON | • OFF |
APC | • ON | OFF |
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•AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC PB
•ON PAL TV 4. 43 3. 58
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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 the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the APC function
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC indicator in the display window goes off.
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