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Additional Operations
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 tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the
indicator lights up). To resume automatic
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
About the R
2
(Reality Regenerator) function
(SLV-ED919KR/ED717KR only)
The R
2
function automatically
adjusts the picture to the most
suitable quality during playback.
suitable quality during playback.
When playback starts, the R
2
function activates and the R
2
button lights up.
Each pressing of the button changes the effect and indication in the display
window as follows:
window as follows:
SOFT
REAL (status of playback started)
DYNA (dynamic)
R
2
Tracking meter
Additional Operations
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About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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 APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (
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 SET UP 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.
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording at the first time, the VCR
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the APC function
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU (
), then set APC to OFF. The
APC indicator in the display window goes off.
Tip
• To set the tracking to the center position, press TRACKING + and – buttons at the
• To set the tracking to the center position, press TRACKING + and – buttons at the
same time.
Notes
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in
the LP mode on other VCRs.
• 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 z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.
After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is canceled.
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.
After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is canceled.
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Additional Operations
Changing menu options
1
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU
(
(
).
2
Press
M/m to select the option to change, then press </, to change
the setting.
3
Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
AUTO ANT SEL
(
(
)
AUTO STEREO
(
(
)
(SLV-ED919KR
only)
only)
AUDIO MIX
(
(
)
(SLV-ED919KR
only)
only)
APC
TAPE SELECT
(
(
)
Set this option to
ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.
To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE
OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE
OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the sound
changes to monaural.
changes to monaural.
ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal audio
tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and
improve picture quality.
OFF to switch off APC.
improve picture quality.
OFF to switch off APC.
AUTO when using a T-160 length or any tape shorter than a T-140
length tape.
180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.
length tape.
180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.
e.g. SLV-ED919KR
ON
•
OFF
ON
•
OFF
ON
• OFF
ON
•
•
•
OFF
1 8 0
APC
: [
]
: [
]
Additional Operations
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Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system
How to hook up to record on this VCR
: Signal flow
How to hook up to a stereo system (SLV-ED919KR only)
Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).
stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).
Tips
• (SLV-ED717KR and ED212KR)
• (SLV-ED717KR and ED212KR)
Use the following audio/video cable according to the type of the other VCR.
• (SLV-ED919KR)
If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is
recorded only on the right channel.
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is
recorded only on the right channel.
• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type,
the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio
plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the
AUDIO R/L jacks using an audio/video cable (not supplied).
plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the
AUDIO R/L jacks using an audio/video cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
If the other VCR is:
Use a cable such as:
Stereo type
VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono)
Monaural type
VMC-710HG/720HG (2-phono to 2-phono)
Stereo type
VMC-810HG (3-phono to 3-phono)
Monaural type
VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono)
Jack
LINE-1 IN
LINE-2 IN
(SLV-ED717KR
only)
(SLV-ED717KR
only)
This VCR (Recorder)
TV
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
LINE-2 IN
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
e.g. SLV-ED919KR
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