Adjusting the picture, Adjusting the tracking, Tracking meter – Sony SLV-790HF User Manual
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window, then lights
steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If
so, manually adjust the tracking.
Press the T/ATRACKING NORMAL/SLOW
buttons to display the tracking meter. The
distortion should disappear as you press one of the
two buttons. If you cannot get a clear picture with
manual adjustment, press TRACKING AUTO/
MANUAL to return to automatic adjustment.
NORMAL TRACKING
Tracking meter
About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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
APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in
the display window lit).
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in the LP mode on
other VCRs.
• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from
the SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in
the EP mode with the APC function.
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press •REC to have the VCR analyze the tape
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
IIPAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the
VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press IIPAUSE to
start recording.
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