Press STOP to stop recording.
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Press VCR MENU.
Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SP/SLP.
Select the desired channel. The SAP should appear on the TV screen.
Press REC/OTR once
You are now recording the program you see and hear on the TV.
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SAP
Lights up when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.
The DVD+VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in the STEREO position. The DVD+VCR will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track.
If only SAP appears on the TV screen. Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP.
If STEREO/SAP appears on the TV screen
Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired recording mode (STEREO or SAP).
SAP (Second Audio Program) Recording
Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a second language or additional information. When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure below to record the SAP.
1 Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 2 Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP
(SETUP menu).
Do this if only the SAP appears on the TV screen or you know the program will use the SAP.
STEREO
Lights up when a stereo broadcast is being received.

Operation with tape (Continued)

VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/

MTS Broadcast

This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The informa- tion below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.

MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)

This DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable companies, as long as they operate on assigned cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS stereo/bilingual TV sound system.

Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound

A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback. To experience the full and rich stereo sound available with Hi-Fi recorded tapes, we recommend the connection of this unit to a home stereo audio system.

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Set the AUDIO MODE option to HI-FI on the

SETUP menu .

2 Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO position.

(STEREO) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound

(R) is heard from the right speaker.

(LEFT) POSITION: The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers.

(RIGHT) POSITION: The right channel sound (R) is heard from both speakers.

3 Press VCR MENU.

4 Insert a cassette and press PLAY. Adjust volume at your stereo system.

Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS)

Shows Onscreen as illustrated below when ENTER is pressed.

One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the MTS broadcast.

TV screen

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STEREO/SAP

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Toshiba SD-V596SU VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast, MTS Multi-Channel TV Sound, Multichannel TV Sound Indicator MTS

SD-V596SU, SD-V592SU specifications

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