EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the kind of option to change, VIDEO OPTIONS, AUDIO OPTIONS, TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS, then press OK

Changing menu options

1 PressOK. MENU, then select OPTIONS and press

OPTIONS

VIDEO OPTIONS

AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS RETURN

SELECT :

SET : OK

2

3 Press M/m to select the option, then press OK to enter the pop up menu.

4 Press M/m to select the desired setting, then press OK.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

VIDEO OPTIONS menu

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

VIDEO OPTIONS

OPC

ON

EDIT

OFF

SHARPNESS

 

NORMAL

COLOUR SYSTEM

 

AUTO

RRNORMAL

RETURN

SELECT :

SET : OK

EXIT : MENU

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Menu option

Set this option to

 

 

OPC

• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function

 

and improve picture quality.

 

• OFF to switch off OPC.

 

 

EDIT

• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

 

• OFF to turn off EDIT.

 

 

SHARPNESS

• LOW to playback a poor quality tape.

 

• NORMAL to playback an average quality tape.

 

• HIGH to playback a good quality tape.

 

 

COLOUR SYSTEM

• AUTO to detect automatically the colour system of a tape.

 

• PAL to playback a tape recorded in the PAL system.

 

• MESECAM to playback a tape recorded in the MESECAM

 

system.

 

 

RR

• NORMAL for normal everyday use.

 

• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes. Select this

 

option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality.

 

For details, see page 66.

 

 

Note

• When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions

don’t work. Changing menu options

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SLV-SF950N specifications

The Sony SLV-SF950N is a high-quality VCR that reflects the brand's commitment to innovation and performance in home entertainment technology. Designed with users in mind, it boasts an array of features that elevate the traditional video recording experience.

One of the main features of the SLV-SF950N is its compatibility with Super VCD format, which allows for exceptional video clarity and sound quality. This model supports both standard VHS and Super VHS tapes, providing versatility for users with different media formats. The ability to record in Super VHS significantly enhances the resolution, making it ideal for playback on modern televisions without the loss of quality that often accompanies standard VHS recordings.

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