Advanced function of VCR section

Stereo recording and playback

The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity record- ing of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.

When a MTS STEREO broad- cast is received, the word STE-

REO will appear on the screen STEREO and the program can be viewed

or recorded in stereo.

The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal recordings.

NOTE:

When using a CABLE system, stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel. In this case the word “STEREO” will not appear and the sound will be in mono.

Output selection

When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press AUDIO SELECT to select how the audio will be heard through the speakers. Normally set to the Hi-Fi STEREO position, this button can be set to the MONO position if the stereo broadcast or videotape audio is of poor quality. The “R” and “L” positions allow the audio from the Right or Left Hi-Fi channel to be heard over both TV speakers. This button has no effect when viewing a MONO videotape or TV program. Each time when you press the button, output selection display appears on the screen for several seconds. Refer to the chart below.

OUTPUT	SOUND HEARD ON BOTH
SELECTION	SPEAKERS

STEREO	STEREO
L ch	LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO
R ch	RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO
MONO	MONO

Second Audio Program (SAP)

Your VCR is fitted with a SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a second audio program when viewing a selected channel.

This function applies only when the program is broad- cast in multi-languages through the SAP broadcast system.

1Press VCR MENU. Then press SET + or – to select “SAP”.

2Then press ENTER to select “ON”.

3Then press VCR MENU until the menu screen is cleared.

Listening to SAP

When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made, make certain the letters “SAP” appears on the screen. This means that the “Second Audio Program” broadcasting is available.

NOTES:

•When playing back a tape that is not recorded in Hi-Fi stereo mode, the audio will automatically be monaural.

•When listening to a VHS Hi-Fi video tape or MTS broadcast through the VHF/UHF jack (Audio/Video cord not connected), the sound will be monaural.

Duplicating a video tape

If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape.

Make all connections before turning on the power.

1Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the recording VCR.

Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR or CAMCORDER.

2Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. It is recommended that you set the Speed to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results.

3Press INPUT SELECT to select

AUDIO/VIDEO input position. “L” will appear in the display.

4Press REC on the recording VCR, then press PAUSE/ STILL.

5Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR or CAMCORDER, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.

6Release the recording pause and the playback still simul- taneously to begin the duplicating process.

Connection with second Video recorder

Playback VCR

To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT

To AUDIO (L) OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (supplied)

Recording VCR

To VIDEO INPUT	To AUDIO R INPUT
	To AUDIO L (MONO) INPUT

Connection with Video camera

Playback Camcorder

To AV Jack

Recording VCR

To AUDIO R INPUT

To AUDIO L (MONO) INPUT

AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)

To VIDEO INPUT

For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instruc- tions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above.

NOTE:

A copy-protected tape cannot be duplicated.