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VCR Operation (Continued)
VHS Hi-FI Stereo System/MTS Broadcast
This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound
system for recording and playback. The information
below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to
record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.
Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound
Astereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo
audio system is required for true stereo playback. To
experience the full and rich stereo sound available with
Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recommend the connection of
this unit to a home stereo audio system.
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Set the AUDIO MODE item to HI-FI on the VCR
SETUP menu .
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Set the AUDIO OUTPUT item to STEREO
position.
(STEREO) POSITION:The left channel sound (L) is
heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound
(R) is heard from the right speaker.
(LEFT) POSITION:The left channel sound (L) is heard
from both speakers.
(RIGHT) POSITION:The right channel sound (R) is heard
from both speakers.
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Insert a cassette and press PLAY.
Adjust volume at your stereo system.
MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)
This VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP)
off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also decodes
stereo TV sound from local cable companies, as long as
they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the
EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound sys-
tem.
Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS)
Shows On-screen as illustrated below when ENTER is
pressed.
One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the
MTS broadcast.
If only the STEREO appears on the TV screen.
The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks
when the BROADCASTTYPE item is in the STEREO position.
The VCR will also record mono audio onto the mono audio
track.
If only the SAP appears on the TV screen.
Select the BROADCASTTYPE item to SAP.
If both the STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen
Use the BROADCASTTYPE item to select the desired record-
ing mode (STEREO or SAP).
SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording
Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which
is used for a second language or additional information.
When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program,
follow the procedure below to record the SAP.
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Insert a video cassette that the safety tab is in
place.
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Set the BROADCAST TYPE item to SAP (VCR
SETUP menu).
Do this if only the SAPappears on the TV screen or you
know the program will use the SAP.
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Set the desired recording speed (SP or EP) by
pressing SP/EP.
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Select the desired channel. The SAP should
appear on the TV screen.
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Press REC once
You are now recording the program you see and hear on the
TV.
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Press STOPto stop recording.
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESSADJUST
SCREEN DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE:
AUDIO MODE: HI-FI
BROADCAST TYPE:
AUDIO OUTPUT:
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESSADJUST
SCREEN DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE:
AUDIO MODE:
BROADCAST TYPE:
AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESSADJUST
SCREEN DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE:
AUDIO MODE:
BROADCAST TYPE: SAP
AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO
STEREO
Lights up when a stereo broadcast
is being received.
SAP
Lights up when a SAPBILINGUAL
broadcast is being received.

TV screen

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STEREO/SAP