RCA VR688HF manual Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program

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Recording a Program

Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record.

To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.

1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.

2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV•VCR to turn it on.

3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.

The channel number, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 appears on the

TV screen.

5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you want to record.

A. Press MENU•PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B.Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.

C.Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

¥Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV.

The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

¥Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too ÒnoisyÓ.

¥Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program) instead of the main audio on the linear track. The main (or normal) audio will still be recorded on the hi-fi tracks.

The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display panel.

Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 27.

D.Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen.

6. Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

7.Press STOP when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Time

4Channels

5 Setup

6 Preferences

7 Language/Langue

8 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes? Choosing a HookupWhat type of Cable-TV system* do you have? What type of satellite system do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Back of VCRPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsPosition cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Cable BoxPlug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver Satellite ReceiverPosition receiver Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio/video jacksAdvanced hookup with basic receiver Advanced hookup with deluxe receiverConnecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue toOption a hookup Option B hookupCheck accessories with VCR Attach power cord to back of VCRStartup Insert batteries in remoteSetup Menu Appears Automatically Select Setup Menu Using VCR Main MenuTurn on the TV Use the on-screen menu systemRCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup RCA Digital Receiver SetupCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable box not used for all channels Cable box used for all channels Press 1 to continueManual cable box or RCA digital satellite receiver setup ChannelsUse Setup menu to auto channel search and auto clock set When the auto channel search Setup screen appearsIf the SET Time Zone screen appears, select a time zone SET Time ZoneIf you ever need to reset the clock Manual clock setIf the Auto Clock SET was unsuccessful TimeSetup VCR Plus+ channels Program VCR for VCR1 or VCR2DVD buttonAuto channel search using Channels menu Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memoryADD/REMOVE Channels Select a language./Choisissez une langue Use Tvvcr buttonYou can select the language for the displays on Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookupsSet Auto TV/VCR feature PreferencesAuto BlueRemote Control Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons Buttons TV Function ButtonsCable Box and Satellite Receiver Function Buttons Using the VCR2DVD Button Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the Remote Control Operate the ComponentControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV KTVControlling a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Program the Remote for a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverOperate the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ABCControlling an Auxiliary RCA Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Operating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Select Playback Sound AudioAuto Play Feature Auto Repeat FeatureAuto Repeat Pause for Stop Action Picture SearchFast Forward Search Rewind SearchFrame Advance Slow MotionPro-Tect Plus Locking Feature Automatic TrackingManual Tracking To Lock the VCRIndex Search Index SearchGo-To Search Blank SearchPress Stop to stop blank searching GO-TO SearchDisplay Button Program Information Time CounterPress Stop to cancel commercial marking Recording and PlaybackCommercialaadvance Marking To Turn Off MarkingTo Play Back a Recording Made Using Commercial Advance To Select a Background for PlaybackUsing the Recording Features Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Recording PauseBasic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+TM Channel Worksheet Broadcast or Cable TV Station NameVCR Plus+ Channel Number Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording With the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few secondsRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Stopping a Recording in ProgressRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingTimer Recordings Check, Edit, or Clear a VCR Plus+ or Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputRecording While You’re Away VIDEO1Express Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Record Length 000 CHRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Using Dual Remote with AutoEditTMLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelCassette-in Indicator Hifi IndicatorSAP Indicator Status IndicatorsSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLimited Warranty Trouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryVCR Plus+ or timer recording not made VCR makes noise when stoppedCassette with safety tab removed does not start to Time counter not workingNo stereo sound during playback Stereo audio too noisyPlayback VCR forwards through a rental or pre-recorded Tape displaying a blue screenQuestions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCE Question AnswerIndex AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUTIndex Remote Control Index

VR688HF specifications

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