Sony SLV-373UC - Manual (Page 35)

Adjusting the sharpness
Turn the SHARPNESS control toward SHARP to obtain a
sharper picture. Turn it toward SOFT to obtain a softer
picture.
Adjusting the tracking
Automatic tracking adjustment
The tracking condition is automaticaiiy adjusted on this
VCR. The AUTO TRACKING indicator blinks while the
VCR is searching for the best tracking condition and
lights when maximum playback picture is obtained. The
automatic tracking controi is activated in the foilowing
conditions:
— when the cassette is inserted for the first time.
— when the recording mode on the playback tape is
switched between SP and EP.
— when the picture is distorted by scratches on the tape.
— when the AUTO TRACKING indicator is turned on by
pressing TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL after the picture
is adjusted manually.
Notes
• Auto tracking adjustment is not possible for tapes recorded
in LP mode.
• Auto tracking adjustment may be impossible and the
tracking indicator may not appear on the TV screen when
the recording condition of the tape is poor.
• During auto tracking adjustment, streaks or noise may
appear.
•When DATA SCREEN on the Commander is pressed, the
tracking indicator will not appear on the TV screen.
Manual tracking adjustment
When the playback picture proves to have streaks or
snow during normal playback, adjust the picture manually
with TRACKING NORMAUSLOW and STILL ADJUST
▼ /A.
Press either ▼ or A to obtain the best possible picture.
The tracking meter will appear on the TV screen and the
AUTO TRACKING indicator will be turned off.
When the manual adjustment proves unsatisfactory,
press both of the TRACKING NORMAL SLOW and STILL
ADJUST V / A . The tracking condition will return to the
center position.
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