MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM
You can record or listen to a program in MTS stereo, by using a stereo amplifier and speakers.
Connect your VCR to your stereo amplifier using the following diagram.
CHECKING THE SELECTED MTS MODE
When you play a VHS tape, or receive a broadcast on the VCR tuner channel you are watching, the status shown below will appear when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.
SAP | Second Audio Program, which means your program, can |
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HIFI | High Fidelity which produces better sound than standard |
| stereo VCRs. |
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1] When a program is broadcast in stereo, STEREO appears on the TV screen.
2] When a program is broadcast in second audio, SAP appears on the TV screen.
3] When a program broadcast both in stereo and second audio, STEREO and SAP appear on the TV screen. NOTE: Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and second audio, you cannot record in both stereo and second audio at the same time.
4] While the VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode, HIFI appears on the TV screen. While the VCR is set in monaural (MONO) mode, HIFI disappears from the TV screen.
NOTE: If you play
MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE
Type of broadcast | Display on the | STEREO/SAP | Normal | ||
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Regular (monaural | None | Invalid | Mono | Mono | Mono |
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Stereo broadcast | STEREO | Invalid | L | R | L & R |
Bilingual | SAP | TV STEREO* | Main audio | Main audio | Main audio |
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SAP* | Sub audio | Sub audio program | Sub audio |
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Stereo & Bilingual | STEREO SAP | TV STEREO* | L | R | L & R |
broadcast |
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SAP* | Sub audio | Sub audio program | Sub audio |
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*You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP when you record a broadcast. Refer to "TO SELECT STEREO OR SAP MODE" on the next page.
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