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 NTSC-recorded tapes)

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

S E 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. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo

Bilingual

Usually mixed left/

 

right channels

Usually main sound

Normal audio track

 

(monaural)

 

Hi-fi audio track

 

(main track)

 

Stereo sound (left/

Main (left channel)

right channels)

Sub (right channel)

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Basic Operations

Operations Basic

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