Reception, Tape playback, Reception tape playback – RCA RCA User Manual
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OTHER FEATURES
Reception
Some TV programs are broadcast with stereo audio or a
second audio program (SAP) which offers a second
language. The Reception feature lets you select the type of
audio you want to record. Press 1 to switch between
Reception: STEREO, MONO, and SAP.
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Select STEREO for normal or stereo broadcast TV
recording. The STEREO indicator lights when the station
you are tuned to is broadcasting stereo.
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Select MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound
is too noisy.
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Select SAP to record a second audio program instead of
the normal audio on both the hi-fi and linear tracks.
The SAP indicator lights when the station you are tuned
to is broadcasting SAP.
Tape Playback
The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi stereo
and linear tracks on the tape. Hi-Fi sound is recorded on
separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is
recorded on the linear track. Press 2 to switch between
Tape Playback: HI-FI, LINEAR, and MIX.
To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo
television or amplifier/receiver using the audio jacks. The
Tape Playback feature lets you select which audio you play
back.
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Select HI-FI to play back sound recorded on the Hi-Fi
tracks and for normal use. The Hi-Fi indicator lights.
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Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the
linear monaural track, such as a second audio program
(SAP), or a dubbed voice-over.
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Select MIX to play back the sound recorded on both the
linear track and the Hi-Fi track, sound-on-sound. The Hi-
Fi indicator lights.