Recording a Program
Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO 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 the TV’s video input.
1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears in the VCR’s 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 on the TV screen.
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded. The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.
5. Set the RECEPTION: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature for the type of audio you want to record.
A. Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU.
B.Press 4 to display the SETUP OPTIONS menu.
C.Press 4 again to display the AUDIO SETUP menu.
D.Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION: STEREO, SAP, or MONO.
•Select STEREO for normal and stereo broadcast TV recording.
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
•Select SAP to record SAP (second audio program) instead of the normal audio.
The SAP indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.
Set the PLAYBACK:
LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 19.
•Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too “noisy.”
6. Press RECORD and PLAY at the same time on the VCR or REC on the remote to start recording. The RECORD indicator lights in the display panel.
7.Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 TIMER PROGRAMMING
2 REVIEW PROGRAMS
3 CHANNEL SETUP
4 VCR SETUP OPTIONS
SETUP OPTIONS
1 REMOTE CONTROL: VCR1
2 AUTO PLAY: ON
3 AUTO TV/VCR: ON
4 AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
1 RECEPTION: STEREO
2 PLAYBACK:
0 EXIT TO SETUP
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