Getting Started (Initial Setup)

￿Press GUIDE, then press 4 to bring up the Initial Setup screen. Item 8 lets you add or delete channels. Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to change, then press STOP to delete it or press PLAY to add it.

Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback

Choose between hi-fi and linear modes, depending on your needs.

HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were recorded in hi-fi or linear modes. If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, try the LINEAR option.

When you set the option to HIFI, hi-fi tapes will play in high fidelity, and non-hi-fi tapes will play in linear mode.

Stereo vs. Mono Sound

When you select the STEREO option, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sound. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.

STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts. It is also necessary for recording a second audio program (SAP).

When you select MONO, sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo.

Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception (for example, when there is signal drift of noise).

Hi-Fi Sound

Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player. Its dynamic range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible. Linear sound, on the other hand, will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi-fi VCR. Stereo programs are recorded in hi-fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural.

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