Abstract: An apparatus for automatically adjusting the characteristic of a deflection unit, illustratively of the type used in laser recording equipment. A reference value for the deflection unit is conducted to a first input of a multiplier, the second input of which is connected to the output of a first memory. The output of the multiplier is connected to a first input of an adder, the second input of which is connected to the output of a second memory. In addition, a comparator is provided which compares the position of the deflection unit with two adjustment reference values. The content of the second memory is varied in response to a zero-adjustment command until, for a predetermined reference value zero, the deflection unit has assumed a zero position. Upon the issuance of a slope-adjustment command, the content of the first memory is varied until, for a second adjustment reference value, the deflection unit has assumed its desired position.