Sanyo DVC-2500 manual VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast, MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound

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Operation with tape (Continued)

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/

MTS Broadcast

This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The informa- tion below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.

MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)

This DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies, as long as they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system.

Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound

A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback. To experience the full and rich stereo sound available with Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recommend the connection of this unit to a home stereo audio system.

1 Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI-FI on the VCR SETUP menu .

SCREEN DISPLAY:

 

LANGUAGE:

 

AUDIO MODE:

HI-FI

BROADCAST TYPE:

 

AUDIO OUTPUT:

 

SELECT

ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

 

2position.

(STEREO) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel soundSet the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO

(R) is heard from the right speaker.

(LEFT) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers.

(RIGHT) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard from both speakers.

SCREEN DISPLAY:

 

LANGUAGE:

 

AUDIO MODE:

 

BROADCAST TYPE:

 

AUDIO OUTPUT:

STEREO

SELECT

ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

 

3 Insert a cassette and press PLAY (H). Adjust volume at your stereo system.

Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS)

Shows Onscreen as illustrated below when SELECT/ENTER is pressed.

One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the MTS broadcast.

TV screen

STEREO

CH 4 Lights up when a stereo broadcast

STEREO/SAP is being received.

SAP

Lights up when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.

If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.

The DVD+VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in the STEREO position. The DVD+VCR will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track.

If only SAP appears on the TV screen.

Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP.

If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen

Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode (STEREO or SAP).

SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording

Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a second language or additional information. When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure below to record the SAP.

1Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

2SETUP menu).

Do this if only the SAP appears on the TV screen or you know the program will use the SAP.Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP (VCR

SCREEN DISPLAY:

 

LANGUAGE:

 

AUDIO MODE:

 

BROADCAST TYPE:

SAP

AUDIO OUTPUT:

 

SELECT

ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

 

3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or EP) by pressing SP/EP.

4 Select the desired channel. The SAP should appear on the TV screen.

5You are now recording the program you see and hear on the TV.Press REC (z) once

6Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

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Contents DVC-2500 Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartPower-Cord Protection Power SourcesCleaning Power LinesReplacement parts AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Safety CheckTable of Contents Before Use Remote control battery installationRemote Control Operation Range Playable DiscsSetting the Output Source PrecautionsAbout Symbols Front Panel Display Window Remote Control RF OUTDVD/VHS OUT Rear PanelAntenna Input Video OUT DVD OUTConnecting Antenna/Cable TV to ConnectionsConnections Basic TV Connections Optional, Preferred TV ConnectionsOUT jacks Coaxial X to the corresponding Accessory Audio/Video A/V Connections toDigital Multi-channel sound Amplifier ReceiverMenu Selection Setting the On-Screen DisplayBefore Operation VCR Part On-Screen Display OSD Before Operation VCR Part Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel SelectionManual Clock Set Before Operation VCR Part Setting the ClockAuto Clock Set Option Press b/B to choose onOn-screen display operation Before Operation DVD Part General ExplanationOn-Screen Display Picture Before Operation DVD Part Initial SettingsGeneral Operation LanguageOthers Before Operation DVD PartSound If you forget your 4-digit password Password DVDChanging the 4-digit password Parental ControlOperation with tape Normal Playback Special Effect PlaybacksTo pause the recording Timer RecordingOperation with tape Normal Recording To record one TV program while watching anotherProgram Priority Checking Erasing the Timer ProgramOperation with tape To extend the Recording Time Instant Timer Recording One-Touch RecordChecking the Recording Time Copying from DVD to VCRMTS Multi-Channel TV Sound Multichannel TV Sound Indicator MTSVHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio SoundOperation with tape Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional InformationMoving to another Title General FeaturesOperation with DVD and Audio CD Playing DVD and Audio CD Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKOperation with DVD and Audio CD General Features Marker Search Time SearchZoom DVD To Recall a Marked SceneOperation with DVD and Audio CD Special DVD Features Programmed Playback with Audio CDAbout MP3 Operation with MP3 DiscsPlaying MP3 Discs Erasing a Track from Program List Operation with MP3 Discs Programmed Playback with MP3 DiscsRepeat Playback with MP3 Discs Erasing the Complete Program ListTroubleshooting Symptom Cause CorrectionMoisture Condensation Language Code List Code LanguageDVD Specifications SpecificationsVCR Specifications General

DVC-2500 specifications

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