Manual

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Advanced function of VCR section
Istereo recording and p_ayback 1
The VNS Ni-Fi audio system permits high fidelity record-
ing of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts.
When a MTS STEREO broad- r
cast is received, the word /
"STEREO" wilt appear on the STEREO
screen and the program can be
viewed or recorded in stereo.
The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for
normal recordings.
NOTE:
When using a CABLE system, stereo TV programs may be
transmitted over a mono cabte channel, tn this case the word
"STEREO" wilt not appear and the sound will be in mono.
Output selection
When viewing an MTS STEREO TV program, or playing a
prerecorded VHS Hi-Fi STEREO videotape, press AUDIO
SELECT to select how the audio will be heard through the
speakers. Normally set to the Hi-Fi STEREO position, this
button can be set to the MONO position if the stereo
broadcast or videotape audio is of poor quality. The "R" and
"L" positions altow the audio from the Right or Left Hi-Fi
channel to be heard over both TV speakers. This button has
no effect when viewing a MONO videotape or TV program.
Each time when you press the button, output selection
display appears on the screen for several seconds. Refer to
the chart below.
OUTPUT SOUND HEARD ON BOTH
SELECTION SPEAKERS
STEREO STEREO
L ch LEFT CHANNEL AUDIO
R ch RIGHT CHANNEL AUDIO
MONO MONO
I Second Audio Program (SAP)
Your VCR is fitted with a SAP broadcast system which
enables you to switch to a second audio program when
viewing a seaected channel
This function applies only when the program is broad-
cast in mu_tHanguages through the SAP broadcast
system.
I Press VCR MENU. Then press SET + or = to select
"SAP".
2 Then press ENTER to select "ON".
3 Then press VCR MENU until the menu
screen is cleared.
Listening to SAP
When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made,
make certain the letters SAP" appears on the screen. This
means that the "Second Audio Program" broadcasting is
available.
NOTES:
When playing back a tape that is not recorded in Hi-Fi stereo
mode, the audio will automatically be monaural.
• When listening to a VHS Hi-Fi video tape or MTS broadcast
through the VHF/UHFjack (AudioNideo cord not connected),
the sound wilt be monaural.
[ Duplicating a video tape ]
If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, you
can duplicate a previously recorded tape.
Make aH connections before turning on the power.
1 Load a bIank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab
intact into the recording VCR.
Load a previously recorded tape into the playback VCR
or CAMCORDER.
2 Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLR
It is recommended that you set the Speed to the SP mode
on the recording VCR for best results.
:3 Press INPUT SELECT to select
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AUDIO/VIDEO input position. "L" will L
appear in the display.
4 Press RECiOTR on the recording VCR, then press
PAUSE/STILL
5 Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR or
CAMCORDER, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.
6 Release the recording pause and the ptayback still simul-
taneously to begin the duplicating process.
Connection with second Video recorder
PLaybackVCR
TO VIDEO OUT_ To AUDIO (R) OUT
TX
J "ToAUDIO (L) OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (supplied)
RecordingVCR
/
oo o O_OOOooo
TO VIDEO IN _[_._ To AUDIO (R) IN
J ToAUDIO (L) IN
Connection with Video camera
Playback Camcorder
zl_To AV Jack
RecordingVCR
_oe e O_OOoooo _
_J
TO AUDIO (R) IN
AUDIO (L) IN
IO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied)
To VIDEO iN
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a
camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturers instruc-
tions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above.
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