Philips VCA431AT VCR User Manual


 
48 Multi-Channel Television Sound System (VCA631 only)
To record and play back programs broadcast in stereo, even if you have a Single Speaker TV, just use one
of the connections shown, then follow the steps on pages 49-51.
STOP 12:00 AM
TV STEREO CH 02
STEREO
2ND AUD
SLP 1:23:45 HIFI
Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound
from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your
program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural
(single-source) sound as well.
Your VCR also will record in Hi-Fi stereo or in second audio, so when you play back that tape on the
VCR, it will be in stereo or second audio. If you play back the tape on a VCR that can’t play back tapes in
stereo or second audio, the VCR will automatically play the tape in monaural sound.
Read the directions on this page to familiarize yourself with your VCR’s stereo and second audio setups.
Then follow the directions on page 49 to record in stereo or second audio and the directions on pages 50-
51 to play back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.
Understanding On-Screen Displays
When you receive a signal from a channel you’re watching, portions of the on-screen display shown below
will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control.
Specifically…
When a program broadcast in stereo is available, STEREO appears here.
When a program broadcast in second audio is available, 2ND AUD
appears here.
When a program is available both in stereo and second audio, both
STEREO and 2ND AUD appear here. Even though a program is avail-
able in stereo or second audio, you still must program the VCR to
receive or record the program. Follow the directions on page 49.
NOTE: Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and second
audio, you cannot record in both stereo and second audio at the same time.
The indication 2ND AUD or TV
STEREO that appears on this side of
the status display tells you if your
VCR is programmed to receive a sec-
ond audio or stereo broadcast (it can-
not be programmed to receive both
at the same time).
The indication 2ND AUD or STEREO
that appears on this side of the status
display tells you if the program you’re
watching is available in second audio
or stereo.
This indication is not available during
tape playback.
STOP 12:00 AM
TV STEREO CH 02
STEREO
2ND AUD
SLP 1:23:45 HIFI
CH3
CH4
OUT
IN
ANT
R
L
VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
AUDIO
Stereo Amplifier
or Receiver
Monitor
TV
Single
Speaker TV
Stereo
Speaker TV
OR
R
Monaural Sound
L
OR
Audio cables from
AUDIO OUT Jacks of
VCR to AUDIO IN Jacks
of Stereo Amplifier or
Receiver
Video cable from VIDEO OUT Jack of VCR
to VIDEO IN Jack of monitor TV
RF coaxial cable (supplied) from VCR’s
OUT Jack to TV’s ANTENNA IN Jack