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 PROGRAM +/– 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 re-insert it.

TRACKING

Tracking meter

Additional

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 ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 72.

OPC playback

OPTIONS - 1

 

OPC

 

 

 

ON

 

 

AUTO LONG PLAY

OFF

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

E1 8 0

 

 

COLOUR SYSTEM

AUTO

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET

:

OK

 

 

 

EXIT : MENU

Operations

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 OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

Tip

•To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time.

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