Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking | Sony SLV-SE250B

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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press ALIGNEMENT +/– 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 re-insert it.

ALIGNEMENT

Tracking meter

About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function

The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) 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 OPC to OUI in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 67.

OPTIONS - 1

	OPC				OUI
	VITESSE AUTO.				NON
	DUREE CASSETTE				E1 8 0
	STANDARD COULEUR				AUTO
	RETOUR

SELECTIONNER		:
SELECTIONNER		:
REGLER		:	OK

SORTIE : MENU

Additional

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 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 function

Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

Operations

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Sony SLV-SE250B, SLV-SE450B Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking, About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function

Contents

Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systems Table of contents Check your model name Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remote TV control buttons Getting Started If your TV does not have a Peritel connector Connecting the VCR Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow If your TV has a Peritel connectorMains lead LIGNE-1 To mains Aerial cable supplied If the connected TV complies with About the Smartlink features Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress Regl Canal on the VCR lightly Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display window To obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctVCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl Canal Reglage Auto Regl Canal Press Reglage Auto Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Selecting a languageTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OK Tip Press M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OKPress Menu to exit the menu Presetting channels CABLE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage DESCHAINES, then press OK Programme position Chaine Press Chaine +/- to selectPress M/m to highlight Reglage CANAL, then press OK If the picture is not clear Channel system for the French Catv network Tuning the French Catv channels Changing programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsPress MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK Press M/m to highlight Liste DES CHAINES, then press OK Getting Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OK Disabling unwanted programme positions On the right Press M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disableSelected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0 Changing the station names Press Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Month pressing M/m MANUEL, then press OKPress , to highlight the month and set Tips Reglage Auto is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press m to highlight Chaine ’HORLOGE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus channelPress M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK Menu disappears from the TV screen Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OKPress M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK Reglage DES Chaines Chaine Press Chaine +/- to select the desired CANAL+, then press OK Then press OK Stop m RET Playing a tape To play an NTSC-recorded tape Additional tasksTo set the colour system To use the time counter Lecture ENR Stop Recording TV programmes Press x Stop To stop recordingTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recording To save a recording Safety tab Tips Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Before you start Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer Turn Prog to set the recording date To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To return to the previous step To set the clock To use the VCR after setting the timer To cancel the Demonstration Mode About the Demonstration ModeTo activate the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Press Minuterie VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screenPress OK Date, start and stop times, programme Position or station name, tape speed*, Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Press M/m to reset itPress / , to highlight the item you Want to change To record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording RET Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsRalenti ×2 Playback options Operation To resume normal playback To cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo extend the duration Additional Operations Before you start … Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Acces Smart Searching using the Acces Smart function To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape Recording the programme D over the programme a and B Originally recorded programmes About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press OPTIONS-2 VMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR Player Entree LIGNE-2 Other VCR Player Example B Your VCR Recorder Before you start editing Operation when recording on this VCRTo stop editing Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRs Clock TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy No TV programme appears Others PlusCanal Contamination Additional InformationInitial Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputs Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel PDC OPC Display window Mains lead 8 Antenne Entree connector 8Rear panel Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Smartlink Index