RCA VR642HF Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio Program, To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

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Recording a Program

Stereo Broadcast 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 the TVÕs video input.

1. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

2. If you are using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator lights 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 on the TV screen.

4. Select the channel or line input (channel 00) 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.

B.Press 5 to display the AUDIO menu.

C.Press 1 to select the type of audio RECEPTION: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.

¥Select STEREO for normal and stereo broadcast TV recording.

The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.

¥Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too Ònoisy.Ó

¥Select SAP to record SAP (second audio program) on the linear track.

The SAP indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting SAP.

Set the TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 20.

6. Press RECORD on the VCR or REC on the remote to start recording.

Dand 6 appear in the VCRÕs display panel.

7.Press STOP•EJECT on the VCR or STOP on the remote when you are finished.

VCR MAIN MENU

1 TIMER RECORDINGS

2 TIME

3 CHANNELS

4PREFERENCES

5 AUDIO

AUDIO

1 RECEPTION: STEREO

2 TAPE PLAYBACK: HI-FI

0 EXIT

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration Important InformationTable of Contents How to hook up a stereo amplifier/receiver Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapesChoosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Advanced hookup Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable BoxBasic hookup Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBack of TV Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay ChannelsPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV . Continue to Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesOption a hookup Option B hookupBack Amplifier/Receiver Connecting a Stereo Amplifier/ReceiverRecord on the VCR from an amplifier/receiver Startup Check accessories with VCRInsert batteries in remote Turn on the TV Turn on the VCRAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory To change the Signal TypePlace channels in the VCR’s memory Use Tvvcr button Set the Auto TV/VCR featureSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Skip this step if you used one of the basic hookupsSet the Automatic Daylight-Saving Time Set the Time and DateSet the display panel brightness Chan Channel Up or Down VCR Function ButtonsPlayback Power OffTo play a tape End of TapeAuto Repeat Feature Using the Playback FeaturesAuto Play Feature Time Counter Display ButtonTo Index Search Index SearchZero Search Picture Search Blank SearchSlow Motion Fast Forward SearchFrame Advance F. ADV Button Pause for Stop ActionAutomatic Tracking Manual TrackingTo Select Playback Sound Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureTo Turn Off Marking Commercialaadvance MarkingCommercialaadvance To Select a Background for PlaybackNormal Recording RecordingsRecording Speeds To Make a RecordingDisplay on TV Screen Express RecordingStopping an Express Recording in Progress Stopping a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingSetting a Timer Recording Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputTo Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramPro-Tect Plus Child Lock Feature Using the Recording FeaturesRecording Audio To Play Back Audio OnlyCopying and Editing Tapes Using Compatible Remote Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesBack Panel Location of ControlsFront Panel Hi-FiIndicator Cassette-in IndicatorPower Indicator SAP IndicatorCleaning the VCR SpecificationsQuestion Answer Questions & Answers About COMMERCIAL66ADVANCETrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksTime did not adjust for daylight savings Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Cassette with safety tab removed does not start toLimited Warranty ADD/REMOVE Channel Menu IndexNorth Meridian Street Indianapolis,