RCA VR618HF 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.

The channel number or VIDEO appears on the TV screen.

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 7 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 linear track.

The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display panel when SAP is selected.

Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 15.

D.Repeatedly press 0 to remove the menus from the TV screen.

6. Press RECORD to start recording. REC appears 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

5 Preferences

6Language/Langue

7 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

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Contents USER’S Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents What type of Cable-TV system* do you have? Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup Choose one answer from belowAntenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsCable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Back of VCROption a hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Option B hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Insert batteries in remoteTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRPlace channels in the VCR’s memory Add or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Select a language./Choisissez une langueSet the time and date Set Auto TV/VCR feature Use Tvvcr buttonSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Controlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons REW Rewind Volume Up and DownTV Function Buttons Slow / +Operating Instructions To Play a TapeUsing the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Play Feature Frame Advance Pause for Stop ActionPicture Search Fast Forward SearchSlow Motion Automatic TrackingManual Tracking Display Button Time CounterCommercial Scan Search Button Index SearchGo-To Search Blank SearchRecording Pause Types of RecordingsRecording Speeds Basic Recording Operating InstructionsRecording While You’re Away VCR Plus+* Recording Standardized VCR Plus+ Channel Numbers for Cable-TVVCR Plus+ Channel Number VCR Plus+TM Channel WorksheetBroadcast or Cable TV Station Name Channel Number You Receive This Station OnSetting a VCR Plus+ Recording Recording While You’re Away VCR Plus+ RecordingRecording While You’re Away Timer Recording Setting a Timer RecordingChecking or Clearing VCR Plus+ or Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputRecording While You’re Away Express Recording XPR Operating InstructionsExpress Display on TV Screen Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio Program To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAPRecording Audio Only To Record Audio OnlyUsing Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Copying and Editing Using Compatible RemoteSpecifications Cleaning the VCRLocation of Controls Front PanelBack Panel Display PanelTrouble Checks Trouble Heres what to tryRewind does not operate Limited Warranty Index ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu