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Additional Operations
SLV-ED939ME/SG 3-082-203-11 (1) GB ME/SG
Searching using the index function
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press
./> INDEX SEARCH.
The VCR starts scanning each
recording for five seconds in the
corresponding direction.
recording for five seconds in the
corresponding direction.
3
Press
H PLAY to start playback when
you find the desired point.
To search a specific recording (Index search)
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press
./> INDEX SEARCH twice.
¥ To search ahead, press
> INDEX
SEARCH twice.
¥ To search backwards, press
.
INDEX SEARCH twice.
3
Press
./> INDEX SEARCH
depending on the direction where your
desired programme is located.
desired programme is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up
to ±20, respectively.
to ±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
point.
To stop searching
Press
x STOP.
Notes
¥ No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
¥ No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
during recording pause.
¥ When you press
. INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the
selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
INDEX SEARCH :
BB + 0 2
INDEX SCAN
BB
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Additional Operations
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Reducing the VCR s power
consumption
consumption
You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby
mode) to reduce the VCR s power consumption.
mode) to reduce the VCR s power consumption.
1
Press MENU, then press
M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and
press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.
3
Press
, to set to ON, then press OK.
The power consumption is reduced to a
minimum.
minimum.
To turn on the indicators in the display window
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.
Note
¥ When the VCR stands by for recording, the
¥ When the VCR stands by for recording, the
indicator in the display window
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.
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Additional Operations
SLV-ED939ME/SG 3-082-203-11 (1) GB ME/SG
Changing menu options
1
Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press
OK.
OK.
2
Press
M/m to select the option.
3
Press
< to change the setting, then press OK.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
USER SET
Menu option
Set this option to
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OSD
¥ ON to display the menu on the TV screen.
¥ OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
¥ OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
TAPE SELECT
¥ E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
¥ E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
¥ E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
¥ E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
¥ E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
¥ E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
¥ E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
COLOUR SYSTEM
¥ AUTO to select the colour system automatically.
¥ PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour
¥ PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour
system.
¥ MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the
MESECAM colour system.
¥ B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
¥ NT3.58 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 3.58
¥ NT3.58 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 3.58
colour system.
¥ NT4.43 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 4.43
colour system.
¥ NTPB to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL
TV.
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Additional Operations
Additional Operations
SLV-ED939ME/SG 3-082-203-11 (1) GB ME/SG
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition.
In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition.
In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/— on
the VCR to display the tracking meter. The
distortion should disappear as you press one
of the two buttons. To resume automatic
tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
the VCR to display the tracking meter. The
distortion should disappear as you press one
of the two buttons. To resume automatic
tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
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Tracking meter
Adjusting the picture sharpness (Auto Sharpness Control)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
1
During playback, press MENU, then press
M/m/</, to highlight
USER SET and press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight ASC, then press
,.
3
Press
M/m to set ASC to ON or OFF.
¥ ON: Picture sharpness is automatically
adjusted.
¥ OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness
manually.
To soften the picture, press
To soften the picture, press
<.
To sharpen the picture, press
,.
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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