RCA VCR VR708HF manual Audio Set-Up Features, Tape Playback, Reception, To Display the Audio Menu

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VCR Features

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

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Audio Set-Up Features

Your VCR’s audio setup features affect both tape playback and recordings. The features in this section are accessed through the AUDIO menu.

To Display the Audio Menu:

1.Press the MENU button to bring up the VCR MAIN MENU.

2.Press 7 to choose AUDIO.

With the AUDIO menu displayed, you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up.

Reception

Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a Second Audio Program (SAP) which offers a second language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. Press 1 repeatedly to switch between Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

STEREO– used for normal or stereo broadcast TV recording. The HI-FI indicator lights on the VCR front panel when the VCR’s tuned station is broadcasting in stereo.

MONO– used if the stereo signal is weak or the sound is too noisy.

SAP– used to hear/record a Second Audio Program instead of the normal audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks.

Tape Playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. In the AUDIO menu, press the 2 button repeatedly to switch between Tape Playback: Hi-Fi, LINEAR, and MIX.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/ receiver using the audio jacks. The Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play back.

Hi-FiUsed to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and for normal use.

LINEAR Used to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track, such as a Second Audio Program, or a dubbed voice-over.

MIX Used to play back the sound recorded on both the linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-Fi indicator lights when MIX is active.

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Contents VCR Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationIntroduction Key Features OverviewUniversal Back-Lit Remote Control VCR Plus+ Gold SystemPro-Tect Plus Locking Front Audio/Video Input JacksExpress Recording XPR Hi-Fi Quality SoundTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Connections & Setup Chapter OverviewCable Considerations Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before Connecting Components Components Connection Using the RF Coaxial Cable to Connect VCR to a TVChoose Your Connection TitleConnect the antenna/cable feed to the VCR Need Some Help?Connect the VCR to the TV Connect satellite receiver to the VCR TV + VCR + Satellite ReceiverControlling the Satellite Receiver Connect the antenna to your satellite receiverConnect the cable box to the VCR TV + VCR + Cable BoxControlling the Cable Box Connect the cable feed to your cable boxPlug in the VCR Set the VCR’s CH 3/4 SwitchPut Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV and VCRComplete the QuickSet Guide Using the Remote Control to Navigate On-Screen MenusAccessing Menus VCR Basics RecordingThis page left blank intentionally Using the VCR’s Menu System Setup for a Digital Satellite Receiver Using On-Screen MenusUsing On-Screen Menus to Set Up Features LanguageSAT Setup Satellite Receiver CodesCable Box Setup Cable BOX SetupCable Box Codes Auto Channel Searching Changing the Signal TypeVCR Channels List Adding or Removing Channels Auto Clock Set FeatureTo Complete the Interactive Setup Time and DateTo Turn Auto Clock Set on To Access the Preferences menu Additional Set Up Features in the Preferences MenuSetting Time and Date Manually Remote VCR1/VCR2 OptionAuto Play To Access Auto PlayTo Access Auto TV/VCR Auto TV/VCRTape Speeds EnergySaverFront Panel Brightness VCR Display To Select a Preferred Tape SpeedSet Auto Repeat Auto RepeatUsing Remote Control Component Buttons Using the Remote ControlRemote Control Buttons VCR Function Buttons Using the Input Button TV Function ButtonsProgramming the Remote Control Operating a TV with the VCR’s Remote ControlDo You Need to Program the Remote Control? Operating the TVCable Box Using the VCR’s Features Express Recording XPR VCR FeaturesRecording Features To Activate XPRTo Set Up to as Many as Eight Timer Recording Programs Timer RecordingStopping a Timer Recording Reviewing and Clearing ProgramsVCR Plus+ Gold Programming System To Turn Off the Automatic VCR Plus+ DownloadMapping VCR Plus+ System Channels Manually To Manually Map VCR Plus+ System ChannelsAmerican Movie Classics VCR Plus+ System Worksheet HBO EspnRecording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To TVSlow Motion Picture Search OptionsForward and Reverse Search Frame AdvanceTo Activate Index Search Index SearchGo-To Search Commercial Advance Marking To Override Automatic Skipping Commercial Advance PlaybackCommercial Advance Display To Override the Show Previews Mode Pressing the Search button whileTime Counter Pro-Tect Plus Locking FeatureTracking On-Screen Displays Reception Audio Set-Up FeaturesTape Playback To Display the Audio MenuOther Information Other Information Troubleshooting TipsGeneral VCR Problems Recording Problems Playback ProblemsTape plays back in slow motion Questions and Answers About How fast does this feature scan through commercial breaks?Front Panel Display Panel SP and SLP Tape speedBack Panel Specifications Cleaning the VCRRCA VCR Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseFinding the TV’s Video Line Input Common Video Line Input scenariosAdvanced Connection Connect the satellite receiver to the VCRGlossary Index Index This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson multimedia Inc