Zenith VCS442 Installation And Operating Manual page 33

VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST (Cont'd)
TV screen
CH 4
STEREO/SAP
STEREO
Lights up when a stereo
broadcast is being
received.
SAP
Lights up when a SAP
BILINGUAL broadcast is
being received.
MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound)
The VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air
broadcast sound signals. It also decodes stereo TV sound from
local cable companies, as long as they operate on assigned
cable frequencies and use the EIA-recommended MTS
stereo/bilingual TV sound system.
MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND INDICATOR (MTS)
Appears on the screen as illustrated on the left when ENTER is
pressed.
• One or both of the indicators will light, depending on the MTS
broadcast.
If only STEREO appears on the TV screen.
The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks
when BROADCAST TYPE is in the STEREO position. The VCR
will also record mono audio onto the mono audio track.
If only SAP appears on the TV screen.
Set BROADCAST TYPE to SAP.
If both the STEREO/SAP appear on the TV screen
Use the BROADCAST TYPE option to select the desired record-
ing mode (STEREO or SAP).
SAP (Second Audio Program) RECORDING
Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used
for a second language or additional information. When the sta-
tion broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure
below to record the SAP.
1.
Insert a video cassette with the safety tab in place.
2.
Set the BROADCAST TYPE option to SAP (SETUP menu).
Do this if only SAP appears on the TV screen or you know
the program has SAP.
3.
Set the desired speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SPEED.
4.
Select the desired channel. SAP should appear on the TV
screen.
5.
Press REC/ITR once.
You are now recording the program you see and hear on the TV.
6.
Press STOP to stop recording.
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