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Getting Started (Initial Setup)
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Press GUIDE, then press 4 to bring up the Initial Setup screen. Item 8 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 of 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.