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DVANCED
O
PERATIONS
(C
ONTINUED
)
• Once the cassette is ejected, the DSPC data
is cancelled. The next time the cassette is
used for recording, DSPC is re-performed.
• When “DSPC” is displayed, the VCR does
not start One Touch Recording (
✈
P. 12).
• 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
¶ again to start
recording.
• If you want to by pass the DSPC
system and begin recording immedi-
ately, set “DSPC” to “OFF”.
For Playback
Press
PLAY
3.
• The VCR adjusts the playback picture qual-
ity 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 back the tape.
SmartPicture is set to AUTO when you
receive the VCR.
1
Select SmartPicture Mode
1 Press
VCR
.
2 Press
SMART-
PICTURE
button.
The current setting
will appear on the
screen for about 5 seconds.
3 While the current setting appears,
press the
SMARTPICTURE
button
repeatedly, the setting changes as
follows.
AUTO/NATURAL:
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.
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.
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
is “ON”.
1
Select VCR Set Up Mode
1 Press
VCR
.
2 Press
MENU
.
3 Press
PLAY
5 or
STOP
∞ to select
“VCR SET UP”
then press
OK
/STATUS.
The VCR Set up menu appears.
2
Set DSPC Mode
Press PLAY
5 or STOP ∞ to select “
DSPC”, then press
FF
3 to set DSPC
to “ON” or “OFF”.
3
Finish Setting
Press
MENU
.
Once the “DSPC” mode is set to “ON”,
the DSPC system works for both
recording & playback, as described
below;
For Recording
Press
REC/OTR
¶.
DURING DSPC
DSPC COMPLETED
• The VCR spends approximately 7 seconds
assessing the condition of the tape, then
begins recording.
Notes:
• The DSPC system works for SP, LP or SLP
modes only after a tape has been inserted
and the Record mode is first initiated.
Also, it works if the colour mode is changed.
It does not work during recording.
• In the case of timer recording, the DSPC
system works before recording is initiated.
AUTO
DSPC
ON
ON SCREEN MODE ON
TIMER REC SPEED MANUAL
AUDIO OUT HIFI
AUTO SAT
RECORD LINK OFF
S-VHS MODE
ON
SELECT: CHANGE:
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