Hitachi VT-FX613A Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback, Stereo vs. Mono Sound, Hi-Fi Sound

If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specifiy <ON>. During playback this function does not operate.

4 HIFIILINEAR Press 4 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR. Options are <HIFI> and <LINEAR>.

5 STEREOIMONO Press 5 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV. Options are <STEREO> and <MONO>.

6 SAPPress 6 when you are ready to record a second audio program. Options are <OFF> and <ON>.

Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback

Choose between hi-fi and linear modes, depending on your needs.

HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were recorded in hi-fi or linear modes. If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or

there is no audio, try the LINEAR option.

When you set the option to HIFI, hi-fi tapes will play in high fidelity, and non-hi-fi tapes will play in linear mode.

Stereo vs. Mono Sound

When you select the STEREO option, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sound. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.

STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts. It is also necessary for recording a second audio program (SAP). When you select MONO, sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo.

Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception (for example, when there is signal drift or noise).

Hi-Fi Sound

Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player. Its dynamic range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible. Linear sound, on the other hand, will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi-fi VCR. Stereo programs are recorded in hi-fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural.

Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is being transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program, a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen.

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