Sony KV-14VM5MT - Manual (Page 33)

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33 Additional Operations
Adjusting the Tracking
Adjusting the Tracking Automatically
The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this video TV. The
AUTO TRACKING indicator will appear while the video TV is searching
for best tracking condition.
Adjusting the Tracking Manually
If streaks or snow noise appear on normal playback or playback pause
picture, press TRACKING $ or 4 in each playback mode to get the best
picture. The tracking meter appears on the screen.
Adjusting with the Adaptive
Picture Control (APC)
This function allows you to improve playback and recording quality by
adjusting the system parameter automatically according to the condition
of a video tape.
This function is set to ON at the factory. To maintain better picture quality,
it is advisable to leave the function on. The APC function works on all
types of tapes, even on rental tapes.
To change the setting, use the menu display. Move the cursor to “VCR
MODE” in the main menu, select “APC” in the VCR MODE menu, then
select “ON” or “OFF” with + or – .
Adjusting with Rental Picture
If you are not satisfied with the picture quality while playing a tape, even
when the APC is on, set “RENTAL PICTURE” to “ON”. Move the cursor
to “VCR MODE” in the main menu, select “RENTAL” in the VCR MODE
menu, then set “RENTAL” to “ON”.
Enhancing Video Picture Quality
To go back to automatic
tracking
Press TRACKING AUTO/
MANUAL.
CLEAR ON/OFF ON SCREEN
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
POWER EJECT
MUTING
MENU
ENTER
2 3 1
5 6 4
8 9 7
0 C -/--
+
--
+
--
PROGR
+
--
VOL
PICTURE
MODE
ON TIMER SLEEP
INDEX
TRACKING
REC
AUTO/
MANUAL
COUNTER
RESET
PAUSE SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
REW FF
TIMER REC
N O R M A L T R A C K I N G
TRACKING CONTROL
AUTO
MANUAL