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Removing Channels
You may not want to keep all the stations the auto-programmer selects, since you may prefer to
have only a few favorite channels in the tuner's memory. Or, you may want to delete from
memory a weak or unused channel that the tuner picked up.
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Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be
selected by using the numbered buttons 0 to 9 and 100/ENT.
Adding Channels
Occasionally the auto-programming may skip an active channel because the antenna was pointed
in the wrong direction or the channel had a weak signal or was "off the air" at the time of
programming. Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory.
To Add or Erase Channels
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Press MENU, then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen. Item 7 lets you add or delete
channels. Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to change, then press STOP to
delete it or press PLAY to add it.
Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback
Choose between hi-fi and linear modes, depending on your needs.
HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were recorded in hi-fi or
linear modes. If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, try the LINEAR
option.
When you set the option to HIFI, hi-fi tapes will play in high fidelity, and non-hi-fi tapes will
play in linear mode.
Stereo vs. Mono Sound
When you select the STEREO option, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts
stereo sound. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV
screen.
STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts. It
is also necessary for recording a second audio program (SAP).
When you select MONO, sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo.
Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception (for
example, when there is signal drift or noise).
Hi-Fi Sound
Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player. Its dynamic range of over 90dB
will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible. Linear sound,
on the other hand, will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi-fi VCR. Stereo
programs are recorded in hi-fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear
track as monaural.
Channel Caption (Station Identifier)
When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is being transmitted by a local
broadcasting station together with a TV program, a station identifier is displayed on the TV
screen.
