What is Sharp Super Picture?

[edumarrom]

First of all, Hello World! I'm really glad to be here, making my first post

I was searching info about this feature called "Super Picture", present in a few Sharp VCR models, but I couldn't find nothing about what It does.

Tried to find the user manual of my model [VC-M501SM(SI)] with no result.
In other model's manuals (e.g. VC-M313HM) with this feature present only says:

"SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhacethe picture quality during playback. It is normally set to ON.[...]".

So what do you think this feature does? Could be a good idea to keep it ON?

I will make some tests with "Super P." ON and OFF to figure out any difference.

Anyway, thanks for your attention, and have a nice and safe day!

References:

• Sharp VC-M313HM Operation Manual [manualslib.com]

[hodgey]

What it likely does is to try to auto-adjust sharpness and possibly noise reduction depending on the tape. Many other manufacturers did something similar like B.E.S.T/Video calibration on JVCs, OPC on Sony decks, CVC on panasonic decks etc.

[msgohan]

These "enhancements" may have looked good for CRT viewing back in the day, but for capturing, disable them. (IMO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hodgey

OPC on Sony decks

Apparently that's "Optimum Picture Control". My Sony offers APC (Adaptive Picture Control).

[edumarrom]

Thank you both for your answer!
I'm going to follow the suggestion of msgohan and keep that feature disabled. Anyway my setup have plenty room for improvement, and I need to surf inside this forum to solve a few more questions.