
To record NTSC colour system programmes
NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this unit.
For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture quality.
When playing back, the unit automatically detects the tape speed.
To check the remaining tape length (except for
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.
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Remaining tape length
0 : 00 : 22 Time counter
To record stereo and bilingual programmes
Set the connected TV to output stereo or bilingual sound. When stereo or bilingual sound is received through the line inputs, the STEREO indicator lights up. You cannot select the sound to listen to while recording.
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The unit records sound onto two separate tracks.
Stereo | Bilingual | |
Usually mixed left/ |
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right channels | Usually main sound | |
Normal audio track | ||
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(monaural) |
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(main track) |
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Stereo sound (left/ | Main (left channel) | |
right channels) | Sub (right channel) |
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Basic Operations
Operations Basic
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