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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.
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. This adjustment is retained until the tape is
ejected.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST if:
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion
– the picture shakes while pausing
Notes
• The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just
after inserting it.
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause and
press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape. After ten seconds, press X PAUSE
to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before ten seconds, the APC
function is cancelled.
• While playing a MESECAM recorded tape, you cannot adjust the colour using the
RESOLUTION CONTROL II function.
• Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on
another VCR or tapes in poor condition.
• When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back, intermittent
distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture. However, this is not a
malfunction of the VCR.
Adjusting the picture (continued)