Sony SLV-KH9ME/PS Operating Instructions Manual page 20

Recording TV programmes (continued)
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The unit records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
To record NTSC colour system programmes
NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this unit.
For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.
EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP, however,
SP produces better picture and audio quality.
When playing back, the unit automatically detects the tape speed.
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Basic Operations
Stereo
Usually mixed left/
right channels
Stereo sound (left/
right channels)
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Safety tab