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Additional Operations
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SYNCHRO
REC
SP/EP
Synchronized recording (SLV-ED99PL
only)
only)
The Synchronized Recording feature enables you to record from the
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the
VCR will start recording the program synchronized with the timer.
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the
VCR will start recording the program synchronized with the timer.
How to connect to use this function
Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks of this VCR.
This VCR (Recorder)
LINE OUT
To prepare the Synchronized recording
1
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– on the remote commander to display
“L1” in the display window.
“L1” in the display window.
2
Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the program you want to
record, then turn it off.
record, then turn it off.
3
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
than the total recording time.
Satellite tuner, etc.
LINE-1 IN
: Signal flow
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
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4
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed.
5
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for
recording.
recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives video
signals from the connected equipment.
signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronized recording
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.
To stop recording
Press
x STOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
when the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
Notes
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronized Recording
also stops automatically.
also stops automatically.
• The Synchronized Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for its timer function.
equipment for its timer function.
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronized Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not
be able to know when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the
VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on. For
details, see “Setting the timer manually”.
be able to know when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the
VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on. For
details, see “Setting the timer manually”.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the
program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished.
after the first program has finished.
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Checking/
changing/
canceling timer
settings
changing/
canceling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1
Press
?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:
• If you want to change or cancel a setting,
go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings,
press OK, then turn off the VCR to return
to recording standby.
to recording standby.
?/1
MENU
CLEAR
OK
M/m/</,
M/m/</,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TIMER SET / CHECK
THU
1 1 / 1 6
DATE
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
START
STOP CH
7 : 0 0
8 : 0 0
6
10 : 3 0
11 : 1 5
5 0
1 : 0 0
3 : 0 0
L
11 : 5 5
1 : 3 0
4
11 / 1 7 FRI
11 / 2 5 SAT
MON – SAT
EVERY SUN
11 / 2 5 SAT
MON – SAT
EVERY SUN
AM
PM
PM
AM
PM
PM
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
SP
EP
EP
SP
EP
EP
SP
2
2
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3
Press
M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel:
• To change the setting, press
</, to flash the item you want to
change, and press
M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until
the cursor (
B) appears at the beginning of the line.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4
Press OK.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Program 1
Program 2
Will be cut off
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Additional Operations
40
To listen to
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Monaural sound on the
normal audio track*
normal audio track*
Recording stereo and bilingual
programs (SLV-ED99PL only)
programs (SLV-ED99PL only)
Recording stereo programs
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo
program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the
stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the SET UP MENU to OFF. The sound
will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but
with less noise. For details, see page 48.
program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the
stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the SET UP MENU to OFF. The sound
will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but
with less noise. For details, see page 48.
Recording bilingual programs
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator appears on the TV screen for
a few seconds. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the SET UP
MENU to SAP. For details, see page 48.
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator appears on the TV screen for
a few seconds. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the SET UP
MENU to SAP. For details, see page 48.
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (If you are recording,
the sound being recorded will not change.)
the sound being recorded will not change.)
On-screen display
STEREO
L CH
R CH
No indicator
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator
*
Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
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Notes
• To listen to the playback sounds in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
• To listen to the playback sounds in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
SET UP MENU is set to OFF. For details, see page 48.
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.
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
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Monaural sound
Additional Operations
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Searching the
beginning of an
Easy Timer
recorded program
beginning of an
Easy Timer
recorded program
If you record a program using the Easy
Timer function, you can easily find the
beginning of the recording with this
SEARCH function. The SEARCH
indicator flashes when the VCR finishes
the Easy Timer recording.
Timer function, you can easily find the
beginning of the recording with this
SEARCH function. The SEARCH
indicator flashes when the VCR finishes
the Easy Timer recording.
Press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded program and
starts playback automatically.
starts playback automatically.
Tip
• To stop the flashing of the SEARCH indicator, first turn the VCR on, then press the
• To stop the flashing of the SEARCH indicator, first turn the VCR on, then press the
SEARCH button. (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH
mode will be canceled.) To start the SEARCH function, press the SEARCH button
once. If you press the SEARCH button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or
Time Search mode.
For details, see pages 44 and 45.
mode will be canceled.) To start the SEARCH function, press the SEARCH button
once. If you press the SEARCH button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or
Time Search mode.
For details, see pages 44 and 45.
Notes
• This SEARCH function will be canceled (the SEARCH indicator turns off) if:
• This SEARCH function will be canceled (the SEARCH indicator turns off) if:
– The VCR starts recording other programs.
– You press
– You press
H PLAY, M # FF, m 3 REW or A EJECT button (while the VCR is
on).
• With this SEARCH function, you can find the beginning of a program recorded
using the Easy Timer function only.
SEARCH
EASY TIMER
knob
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Searching using
the index
function
the index
function
The VCR marks the tape with an index
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to
find a specific recording. The VCR can
search up to 99 index signals ahead of or
behind the current position. You can
either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons
on the remote commander or the
SEARCH button and EASY TIMER
knob on the VCR.
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to
find a specific recording. The VCR can
search up to 99 index signals ahead of or
behind the current position. You can
either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons
on the remote commander or the
SEARCH button and EASY TIMER
knob on the VCR.
Using the INDEX SEARCH
buttons on the remote
commander
buttons on the remote
commander
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press
./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many
index signals ahead or behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, press
> INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press
.INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching and the index
number on the TV screen counts down to
zero. The playback starts from the point
about five seconds ahead of the specified
index mark.
number on the TV screen counts down to
zero. The playback starts from the point
about five seconds ahead of the specified
index mark.
./>
INDEX
SEARCH
INDEX
SEARCH
SEARCH
INDEX
8
continued
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Additional Operations
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Using the SEARCH button
and EASY TIMER knob on
the VCR
and EASY TIMER knob on
the VCR
1
Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the
display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up).
display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up).
2
Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead
or behind you want to search:
or behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise.
• To search backwards, turn the EASY TIMER knob counterclockwise.
3
Press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching. The playback starts (the SEARCH indicator
turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index
mark.
turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index
mark.
To stop searching
Press
x STOP.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during
recording pause.
recording pause.
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH
SP
APC
SP
APC
START
Searching using the index function (continued)
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EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH
SP
APC
SP
APC
SP
APC
Searching using
the Time Search
function
the Time Search
function
You can easily find a specific point on a
tape by using the Time Search function.
For example, you can find a recorded
portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind
the current position of a tape by using
the Time Search function.
tape by using the Time Search function.
For example, you can find a recorded
portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind
the current position of a tape by using
the Time Search function.
1
Press SEARCH repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window
(the SEARCH indicator lights up).
(the SEARCH indicator lights up).
2
Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the
length of the time portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind
the tape. Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by
15 minutes.
length of the time portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind
the tape. Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by
15 minutes.
For example, if you want to watch a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead
of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.
of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.
To change the time by one
minute, press CHANNEL
+/–.
minute, press CHANNEL
+/–.
3
Press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it
reaches the specified point.
reaches the specified point.
The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches
the specified point (the SEARCH indicator turns off).
the specified point (the SEARCH indicator turns off).
To stop searching
Press
x STOP.
Tip
• The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a
• The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a
tape.
Additional Operations
46
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the
(the
indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
adjust the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the
indicator lights up). To resume automatic
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
Tracking meter
NORMAL TRACKING
About the R
2
(Reality Regenerator) function
(SLV-ED99PL only)
The R
2
function automatically
adjusts the picture to the most
suitable quality during playback.
suitable quality during playback.
When playback starts, the R
2
function activates and the R
2
button lights up.
Each pressing of the button changes the effect and indication in the display
window as follows:
window as follows:
R
2
SOFT
REAL (status of playback started)
DYNA (dynamic)
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About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves
recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that
you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the
display window lit).
recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that
you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the
display window lit).
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording at the first time, the VCR
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the APC function
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC
indicator in the display window goes off.
indicator in the display window goes off.
Tip
• To set the tracking to the center position, press TRACKING + and – buttons at the
• To set the tracking to the center position, press TRACKING + and – buttons at the
same time.
Notes
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in
the LP mode on other VCRs.
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press
z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.
After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
X PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you press
X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is canceled.
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Additional Operations
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Changing menu options
1
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU.
2
Press >/. to select the option to change, then press ?// to change
the setting.
the setting.
3
Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
SET UP MENU
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
ON
•
OFF
ON
•
OFF
ON
• OFF
MAIN
•
SAP
TUNER AUDIO
ON
•
OFF
APC
SET
SELECT
: [
]
: [
]
Menu option
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
(SLV-ED99PL
only)
(SLV-ED99PL
only)
AUDIO MIX
(SLV-ED99PL
only)
(SLV-ED99PL
only)
TUNER AUDIO
(SLV-ED99PL
only)
(SLV-ED99PL
only)
APC
Set this option to
ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.
To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE-1
OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE-1
OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the sound
changes to monaural.
changes to monaural.
ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal audio
tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
MAIN to record the main sound. SAP to record the SAP (Second
Audio Program) sound.
Audio Program) sound.
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and
improve picture quality.
OFF to switch off APC.
improve picture quality.
OFF to switch off APC.
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Editing
Hooking up to a VCR
How to hook up to record on this VCR
This VCR (Recorder)
TV
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
How to hook up to a stereo system (SLV-ED99PL only)
Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Tips
• (SLV-ED55PL and ED22PL)
• (SLV-ED55PL and ED22PL)
Use the following audio/video cable according to the type of the other VCR.
• (SLV-ED99PL)
If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is
recorded only on the right channel.
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is
recorded only on the right channel.
• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type,
the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio
plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the
AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the
AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
Editing
Jack
LINE-1 IN
LINE-2 IN
(SLV-ED55PL
only)
(SLV-ED55PL
only)
If the other VCR is:
Use a cable such as:
Stereo type
VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono)
Monaural type
VMC-710HG/720HG (2-phono to 2-phono)
Stereo type
VMC-810HG (3-phono to 3-phono)
Monaural type
VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono)
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Editing
Basic editing
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• (SLV-ED99PL and ED55PL)
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to
display “L1” or “L2” in the display
window.
display “L1” or “L2” in the display
window.
• (SLV-ED22PL)
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to
display “L” in the display window.
display “L” in the display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Search for the point to start recording and press
Search for the point to start recording and press
X PAUSE.
3
Press
z REC and set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the
X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press the
x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the
• To edit more precisely, press the
X PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
X PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press
X PAUSE again to resume recording.
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press
z REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recording in step 4, press
start recording in step 4, press
X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you press
X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function is canceled.
z REC
X PAUSE
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Editing
Audio dubbing
(SLV-ED99PL only)
(SLV-ED99PL only)
This feature lets you record over the
normal audio track. The monaural
sound previously recorded is replaced
while the original hi-fi sound remains
unchanged. Use this feature to add
commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
normal audio track. The monaural
sound previously recorded is replaced
while the original hi-fi sound remains
unchanged. Use this feature to add
commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to
display “L1” or “L2” in the display
window.
window.
1
Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR).
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end
of the section to be replaced and press
of the section to be replaced and press
X PAUSE.
Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place.
3
Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0:00:00.”
4
Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be
replaced.
replaced.
The VCR pauses.
5
Press AUDIO DUB.
The indicator appears in the display window.
6
To start editing, press the
X PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo
system (or other VCR) at the same time.
When the counter reaches “0:00:00”, audio dubbing stops automatically.
To stop while editing
Press the
x STOP buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 48). Use this feature to
listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set
to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset
AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set
to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset
AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
AUDIO DUB
X PAUSE
CLEAR
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