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VCR Operation (Continued)
VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/
MTS Broadcast
This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi
audio sound system for recording and playback. The
information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio
and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio
mode.
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.
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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.
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Press MENU.
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Insert a cassette and press PLAY.
Adjust sound at your stereo system.
MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)
This DVD/VCR Receiver will decode MTS stereo and
bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals. It
also decodes stereo TV sound from local cable compa-
nies, as long as they operate on assigned cable fre-
quencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS
stereo/bilingual TV sound system.
Multichannel TV Sound Indicator (MTS)
Shows onscreen as illustrated below when
MEMORY/ENTER
is pressed.
One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the
MTS broadcast.
If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.
The DVD/VCR Receiver can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-
Fi audio tracks when the BROADCAST TYPE option is in the
STEREO position. The DVD/VCR Receiver 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.
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Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.
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Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP
(SETUP menu).
Do this if only SAP appears on the TV screen or you know
the program will use the SAP.
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Press MENU.
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Select the desired recording speed (SP or SLP)
with the SP/SLP button.
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Select the desired channel. SAP should appear
on the TV screen.
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Press REC/ITR (
z
z
) once
You are now recording the program you see and hear on the
TV.
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Within 5 seconds, press STOP twice to stop
recording.
STEREO
Lights up when a stereo broadcast
is being received.
SAP
Lights up when a SAP BILINGUAL
broadcast is being received.
TV screen
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STEREO/SAP
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