GE VG4258 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.

Channel number or LINE appears in the VCRÕs display panel.

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 6 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 normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.

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 REC•OTR on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC and Dappear in the VCRÕs display panel.

7. Press STOP when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 VCR Plus+

2 Timer Recordings

3 Set Clock

4 Channels

5Preferences

6 Audio

7 Language

0 Exit

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Advanced hookupCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of VCR Cable Box Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels OnlyRecording Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a Hookup Option B HookupTurn on the VCR Check accessories with VCRStartup Insert batteries in remote Turn on the TVPress Menu on remote to display the VCR Main Place channels in the VCR’s memorySkip this step if you used one of the basic hookups Set the Auto TV/VCR featureAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Set the time and dateSelect the display panel brightness Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Component Buttons ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlProgram the remote for a TV Controlling a TVOperate the TV To play a tape Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature PlaybackFrame Advance Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Fast Forward Search Picture SearchAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTime Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Commercial Scan Search ButtonIndex Search Go-To SearchTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Make a Recording RecordingsNormal Recording Recording SpeedsStandardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TV Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* RecordingChannel Number You Receive This Station On VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name VCR Plus+ Channel NumberRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ RecordingStopping a Recording in Progress Setting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingWith the VCR Press Power and then Stop within a few seconds If you have a cable box, follow the directions below Select Cable Box Viewing ChannelTimer Recording From the VCR’s Line Input Checking or Clearing Timer RecordingsDisplay on TV Screen One Touch RecordingTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Playback Audio Only Recording FeaturesRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesCHANNEL/TRACKING Up or Down Location of ControlsFront Panel Tape CompartmentBack Panel E R E O H i F i S a P Display PanelCleaning the VCR SpecificationsTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksOr wrong program recorded VCR plus+ or timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Rewind does not operateLimited Warranty Location of Controls IndexOperating Instructions Another Worksheet, VCR Plus+ Page Part Number 96-VG4258-1 10330 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis,