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Recording a Program
To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP
Turn on the TV and tune it to the VCR viewing channel, either 3, 4, or TVÕs video input.
Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP
(Second Audio Program)
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a second audio language (SAP). The Reception: STEREO/MONO/
SAP feature lets you select the type of audio you want to record. To enjoy Hi-Fi playback, you must connect your VCR to a
stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks as shown in the advanced hookups.
1. Insert a tape with safety tab in place.
2. If using one of the basic hookups, make sure the VCR indicator appears
in the VCRÕs display panel. If not, press TV¥VCR to turn it on.
3. Use SPEED on the remote to select a recording speed.
The tape speed indicator appears in the VCRÕs display panel and on the TV
screen.
4. Select the channel or line input to be recorded.
The channel number, VIDEO1, or VIDEO2 appears on the TV screen.
5. Set the Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature for the type of audio you
want to record.
A. Press MENU¥PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.
B. Press 8 to display the AUDIO menu.
C. Press 1 to select the type of audio Reception: STEREO, MONO, or SAP.
■ Set to stereo for normal recording and to record broadcast stereo TV.
The STEREO indicator lights in the VCRÕs display panel when the
station you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
■ Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too ÒnoisyÓ.
■ Set to SAP to record SAP (second audio program) instead of the main
audio on the linear track. The main (or normal) audio will still be
recorded on the hi-fi tracks.
The SAP indicator ( ) lights in the VCRÕs display panel.
Set the Tape Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature to LINEAR to
hear SAP. (Details are on page 30.)
6. Press REC on remote or RECORD on the VCR to start recording. REC
appears in the VCRÕs display panel.
7. Press STOP when you are finished.
VCR MAIN MENU
1 VCR Plus+
2 Timer Recordings
3 Time
4 Channels
5 Setup
6 Preferences
7 Language/Langue
8 Audio
0 Exit
AUDIO
1 Reception: STEREO
2 Tape Playback: HI-FI
0 Exit