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RCA VG4251 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program)

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To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP

Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TV’s 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 VCR’s display panel. If not,

press TV•VCRto turn it on.

3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.

The tape speed indicator appears in the VCR’s 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/SAPfeature for the

type of audio you want to record.

A. Press MENUto display the VCR MAIN MENU on the

TV screen.

B. Press 5to display the AUDIOmenu.

C. Press 1to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO,

MONO, orSAP.

• Set to STEREO for normal recording and to record

broadcast stereo TV.

The STEREO indicator lights in the VCR’s 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 “noisy”.

• Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program)

instead of the main audio.

The SAP indicator lights in the VCR’s display panel

when the station you are tuned to is broadcasting

SAP.

Set the TapePlayback: HI-FI/ LINEAR/MIXfeature to

LINEAR to hear SAP. Details are on page 17.

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

screen.

6. Press RECon the remote or RECORD on the VCR to start

recording. RECappears in the VCR’s display panel.

7. Press STOP on the remote or STOP•EJECT on the VCR

when you are finished.

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/SAPfeature lets you select the type of audio you want

to record.

Recording a Program

VCR MAIN MENU

1 Timer Recordings

2 Set Clock

3 Channels

4 Preferences

5 Audio

AUDIO

1 Reception: STEREO

2 Tape Playback: HI-FI

0 Exit

Contents

Main i Introduction Product Registration WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture. Important Information Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Table of Contents Important Information Using the Remote Control Choosing a Hookup Back of VCR Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Back of VCR Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels Cable Box Back of TV Back of VCR Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only (such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.) Back of VCR Cable Box 6 Connecting Two VCRs for Copying T apes Recording VCR Playback VCR Recording VCR or Use the hookup to the TV as previously selected on pages 3, 4, or 5. 1. Check accessories with VCR. 2. Insert batteries in remote. 7 3. Turn on the TV. 4. Turn on the VCR. 8 5. Place channels in the VCRs memory. 9 8. Set the time and date. 6. Add or remove channels from the VCRs memory. 7. Select a language./Choisissez une langue. 10 9. Use TVVCR button. 10. Set Auto TV/VCR feature. 11 VCR Function Buttons VCR Function Buttons 123 4 5 6 789 0 - Using the Remote Control Operating Instructions To Play a Tape 13 Auto Play Feature Pause for Stop Action Picture Search 14 Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Tracking Manual Tracking 15 DISPLAY Button Time Counter 16 Commercial Scan (SEARCH Button) Playing a Tape Index Search Zero Search 17 Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX Feature To Select Playback Sound 18 Types of Recordings Recording Speeds Recording Pause Using the Recording Features 19 Types of Recordings Basic Recording Operating Instructions To Make a Recording Watch a TV Channel While VCR is Recording a Different Channel 20 One Touch Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Operating Instructions 21 Recording a Program Recording While Youre Away (Timer Recording) Setting a Timer Recording Stopping a Recording in Progress Recording While Youre Away 22 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings Timer Recording From the VCRs Line Input 23 Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP (Second Audio Program) 24 Recording Audio Only To Record Audio Only 25 Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing Tapes Operating Instructions (Refer to hookup on page 6.) 26 Location of Controls Front Panel Location of Controls 27 Back Panel 28 References AM VCR SLP REC TIMER STEREO SAP HI-FI Status indicators show what the VCR is doing. Display Panel Cleaning the VCR Specifications 30 Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: 31 References Trouble Checks Trouble Here's what to try: Limited Warranty Index