Programmes (Not Available On - Sony SLV-SE240D Operating Instructions Manual

How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR 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)
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT
connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE240D)
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)