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Notes:
• The DSPC system works for both SP and
LP (or SLP) modes only after a tape has
been inserted and the Record mode is first
initiated. It does not work during record-
ing.
• The DSPC system does not work while
Auto Satellite Prog recording is in
progress (
✈
P. 33).
• In the case of timer recording, the DSPC
system works before recording is initiated.
• Once the cassette is ejected, the DSPC data
is cancelled. The next time the cassette is
used for recording, DSPC is re-performed.
• While “DSPC” is displayed, the VCR
does not start One Touch Recording
(
✈
P. 31).
• Since the DSPC system works before
recording actually starts, there is a delay
of approximately 7 seconds after REC/
OTR
¶
is pressed. To make sure you
record the desired scene or programme in
its entirety, first perform the following
steps:
1) Press and hold PAUSE/STILL
8
on the
front panel and press REC/OTR
¶
on
the front panel to engage the RECORD
PAUSE mode.
• The VCR then automatically checks the
condition of the tape and, after
approximately 7 seconds, re-enters
RECORD PAUSE.
2) Press REC/OTR
¶
to start recording.
• If you want to bypass the DSPC system
and begin recording immediately, set
“DSPC” to “OFF”.
For Playback
Press PLAY
3
.
• The VCR adjusts the playback picture
quality based on the quality of the tape in
use.
• DSPC is active during Auto Tracking.
“DSPC” appears blinking on the front
panel’s display window.
Notes:
• When watching a tape recorded with
“DSPC” set to “ON”, it is recommended
that you leave DSPC to “ON” during
playback as well.
• “DSPC” only appears at the beginning of
automatic tracking. Even though it doesn't
appear after that, the DSPC function is
operative.
SmartPicture
You can make the picture softer or
sharper or distinct the picture when
playing the tape.
SmartPicture is set to AUTO when you
receive the VCR.
1
Select SmartPicture Mode
1 Press
the
SMARTPICTURE
button. The
current setting
will appear on the
screen for about 5 seconds.
2 While the current setting appears,
press the
SMARTPICTURE
button
repeatedly, the setting changes as
follows.
AUTO:
Normally select this mode.
DISTINCT:
Select this mode when you want
the distinct picture. The picture
detail is emphasized.
SOFT:
Select this mode when you want
the soft picture. The signal noise of
the picture is softened.
SHARP:
Select this mode when you want
the sharp picture. The picture edge
is emphasized.
AUTO
DSPC
The DSPC (Digital Studio Picture
Control) system checks the condition
of the tape in use during recording and
playback, and compensates to provide
the highest possible recording and
playback pictures. The default setting
for both recording and playback is
“ON”.
1
Select VCR Set Up Screen
1 Press
VCR
.
2 Press
MENU
.
3 Press
5
or
∞
to select “VCR SET
UP” then press
OK/STATUS
.
2
Set DSPC Mode
Press
5
or
∞
to select “DSPC”, then
press
3
to set to “ON” or “OFF”.
3
Finish Setting
Press
MENU
.
Once the “DSPC” mode is set to “ON”,
the DSPC system works for both
recording and playback, as described
below;
For Recording
Press REC/OTR
¶
.
• The VCR spends approximately 7 seconds
assessing the condition of the tape, then
begins recording.
DURING DSPC
DSPC COMPLETED
\
DSPC
ON
O. S. D.
ON
DIRECT REC
ON
AUTO SP
=
LP TIMER
OFF
DIGITAL 3R ON
POWER SAVE
OFF
AUTO SAT
RECORD LINK OFF
NEXT PAGE
SELECT :
5∞
CHANGE :
4
END : MENU
Index Search
You can locate an index marked at the
beginning of each recording on a tape
recorded on this VCR (or an indexed
tape).
Press
¢
or
4
repeatedly until the
appropriate number is displayed on the
TV screen before starting play.
Rapid forward or reverse search begins.
When it finds the designated index,
playback starts automatically.
• Locate an index number by pressing
the button repeatedly, indicating how
many index marks ahead of or
behind that recording you want is
from the tape’s current position.
• Up to ±9th index mark from the
current position on the tape can be
located.
Notes:
• It is recommended that the SmartPicture
is set to “SOFT” if playback picture is
noisy.
• When “DSPC” is set to “OFF”,
“AUTO” is switched to “NATURAL”
automatically.
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