Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Recording stereo and bilingual programmes, Nicam system

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

AUDIO MONITOR

In the NICAM system

This unit receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.

To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 76.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window

Stereo sound	STEREO	STEREO

Standard sound*	No indicator	No indicator

* Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels (monaural)

AUDIO

MONITOR

Notes

•If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF.

•If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.

•When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

Bilingual programmes

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window
Main sound	MAIN	STEREO

Sub sound	SUB	STEREO

Main and sub sounds	MAIN/SUB	STEREO

Standard sound*	No indicator	No indicator

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window
Stereo/main and sub sounds	STEREO	STEREO
(left and right channels)

Left channel/main sound	LCH	STEREO

Right channel/sub sound	RCH	STEREO

Standard sound	No indicator	No indicator

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Advanced VCR Operations

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Step Using the remote commander Inserting the batteriesGetting Started Aerial input on your TV using Unit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TVBefore you connect Disconnect the aerial cable from yourIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Connecting an active woofer Listening through the headphonesSpeakers Rear L/R connectors Placing the speakersConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Conserving power while the unit is standing by SuppliedTo check that the TV tuning is correct Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unitPress RF Channel on the unit Turn on your TV and select a programme positionPress Easy SET UP on the unit Press VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TVSet the TV for VCR reception Lift the top cover of the remote commander Preset automatically, change the programmePositions of the stations, and disable the unused Programme positions. If all the settings areSetting up the unit with Easy SET UP Press ?// to select the centre modeDecrease the volume of the centre speaker so you Have an equal volume balance with the otherVolume of the rear speakers so you have an Equal volume balance with the other speakers atIf you have only front and rear speakers If you have only front and centre speakersManual setup Presetting channels Before you start…Manual setup Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Manual setup Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Playing a video tape Basic VCR OperationsTo use the time counter To change the information in the display windowTo mute the sound Using the pre- programmed sound FieldsRecording TV programmes Press r REC to start recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recordingRecording TV programmes To save a recordingRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcastsUsing the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Timer recording with PDC signals Press Cursor / to confirm the settingPress Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Daily/weekly recordingChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting the equipment Audio/Video Equipment OperationsControlling the function buttons Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment Before operating audio/video equipmentFunction buttons on the unit Function To increase or decrease the volume To turn off the whole systemControlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selector Controlling VCRsTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode againControlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Turning off the selected VCRControlling the TV Controlling the TV Using the TV independently Turning off the TVTo select the TV’s input source Listening to preset radio programmes To scan preset stationsTo scan the preset stations Listening to a radio programmePlaying back a CD To locate a track with the number buttonsControlling a cassette deck Playing a tapeRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck Controlling an MD deckPlaying an MD Controlling an MD deck Recording on an MDCustomizing the remote commander for an LD player Controlling an LD playerPlaying back an LD To start playback from the beginning of either LD sideControlling an LD player Turning off the LD playerTaking advantage of the sound fields Sound Field OperationsSelecting the sound field To temporarily turn off the sound effect you setTaking advantage of the sound fields What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround?What’s surround sound? Adjusting the delay time Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundCustomizing the sound fields Adjusting the tone for all sound fields To start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curveTo return to the previous menu Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone EditStart playing a programme Source, then repeat stepsHighlight Effect Press EXECUTE, then press CursorSource, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the pre Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fieldsSound fields in step Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Using the Click Shuttle ring Playing/searching at various speedsAdvanced VCR Operations Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To extend the durationRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam systemTo select the sound while recording How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Changing menu options Menu choicesRecording from another VCR or LD player EditingBefore you start editing Audio dubbing Before you start dubbing…To stop while editing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioCustomizing the remote commander function buttons To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2Additional Information Factory set functionsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsTroubleshooting Remote commander does Specifications System Amplifier GeneralVCR Inputs and outputs Index to parts and controls Front panelFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Index Y, Z