RCA VR609HF 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 or VIDEO 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 to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B.Press 5 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.

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

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

6. Press RECORD to start recording. REC appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

7.Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4Preferences

5 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 What type of cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAdvanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only Back of VCR Cable BoxPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupInsert batteries in remote Check accessories with VCRStartup AA BatteriesPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Turn on the TVTurn on the VCR Set the time and date Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memorySelect a language./Choisissez une langue Skip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Set Auto TV/VCR featureUse Tvvcr button Operate the TV Controlling a TVProgram the remote for a TV VCR Function Buttons Remote ControlComponent Buttons Chan Up or DownREW Rewind VOL Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons Speed Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLPOperating Instructions To Play a TapePause for Stop Action Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Frame AdvanceSlow Motion Manual TrackingDisplay Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchTape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature Zero SearchRecording Speeds Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording PauseTypes of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingRecording While You’re Away Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyExpress Display on TV Screen Express Recording XPROperating Instructions Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions Refer to hookup onChannel or Tracking Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel Video and Audio L and R in Jacks CH3 CH4 SwitchBack Panel Video and Audio L and R OUT JacksSLP REC Display PanelSpecifications Cleaning the VCRTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index Reception STEREO/MONO/SAP Signal Type CABLE/ANTENNA Feature