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D Showing on-screen display
When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 38, 39), you can see the current VCR status on the TV screen.
For more detailed information about the
1 Display VCR status on TV screen
During recording or recording pause, press OSD on the Remote.
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current VCR status are | SAP |
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the elapsed time.
The indications are not recorded.
2 Exit on-screen display
Press OSD again.
NOTES:
If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “RECORD/PAUSE” is always displayed.
The VCR status can be also displayed during playback.
NOTES:
You cannot activate the
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To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time,
Use of high grade tapes are recommended for
On some tapes, picture quality will not improve even if the S- VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings.
You can play back
While playing back a tape recorded with this function, noise may appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)
During special effect playback ( pg. 28), noise may appear. If special effect playback is performed frequently on a tape recorded with this function, the tape may be damaged and picture may be deteriorated.
E Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S- VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the
You can activate this function only before you start recording on a VHS tape.
Before recording, make sure “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON.” ( pg. 38, 39)
1 Select S-VHS ET mode
Press
The
To disengage the
2 Start recording
On the front panel:
Press REC ( ƒ ).
On the Remote:
While holding REC ( ƒ ), press PLAY ( 3 ).
Other useful functions for recording
You can also use the following functions for recording.
Recording Resume Function
If there is a power outage during recording (or Instant Timer Recording, or timer recording), the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR. (No setting is required for this function.)
Video Calibration ( pg. 39)
When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest- possible pictures.
Second Audio Recording ( pg. 40)
This VCR’s
To record a SAP program received, set “2ND AUDIO RECORD” to “ON” using the menu screen.
NOTES:
When the channel is changed on the VCR;
The “STEREO” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast.
The “SAP” indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a SAP broadcast.
Both indications appear when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound.
This VCR allows you to record on an