Panasonic NV-F55EA - Manual (Page 25)

Nicam System
The NICAM system is a ground-based TV service for digital
stereo sound. To receive NICAM broadcasts, the NV-F55
incorporates a NICAM decoder.
When a stereo, dual-soundtrack or monaural NICAM
programme is being received, the indicators light up to
inform you of the type of broadcasts. The NICAM
programmes are always accompanied by standard
broadcasts and you can select the desired soundtrack for
recording with a single switch. NICAM soundtracks can only
be recorded on the hi-fi audio track.
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Recording of a NtCAM Stereo Programme
у— Ml STEREO
2CH О Ф
^—М2
О
The STEREO Indicator is lit while a NICAM stereo
programme is being received. To record such a
programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “Nicam”.
NICAM stereo sound will be recorded on the hi-fi track and
the regular (standard) sound will be recorded on the normal
audio track.
Recording of a NICAM Dual-sound Track Programme
r ~
2CH
M1 STEREO
О
■М2
Both the Ml and M2 Indicators are lit while a NICAM
dual-soundtrack programme is being received. To record
such a programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “Nicam'
The Ml and M2 sounds will be recorded on the hi-fi track:
M1 on the left channel and M2 on the right channel.
Recording of a NICAM Monaural Programme
Ml STEREO
О О
М2
о
Only the M1 Indicator is lit while a NICAM monaural
programme is being received. To record such a
programme, set the Nicam/Mono Switch to “Nicam”
The same monaural sound will be recorded on both
channels of the hi-fi track.
Recording options according to the type of broadcasts and the setting of the Nicam/Mono Switch
^ ~ ---------------------------------------------------- ----------- Audio track
Nicam/Mono
,, , switch position
Type of broadcast
Normal audio
track (mono)
Hi-Fi audio track
L R
Regular broadcast (standard audio) Either position Standard audio Standard audio Standard audio
Regular-i-NICAM stereo (L, R)
NICAM Standard audio Stereo L Stereo R
MONO Standard audio Standard audio Standard audio
Regular-l-NICAM dual mono (M1, M2)
NICAM Standard audio Ml M2
MONO Standard audio Standard audio Standard audio
Regular-i-NICAM mono
NICAM Standard audio Ml Ml
MONO Standard audio Standard audio Standard audio
Note; NICAM audio programmes cannot be recorded on the normal audio track.
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