Model 36
(160-0706) Multi-System Functions Faxback Doc. # 6532
There are three major color systems for TV and video equipment in the
world. The standard American system is NTSC3.58, and the other two are
PAL and SECAM.
Typically, you must use an NTSC system to play cassettes recorded using
NTSC; the same is true for PAL and SECAM.
NTSC PAL SECAM
USA, Canada, Japan, England, Italy, Austria Iran, Iraq, Commonwealth
Korea, Mexico, the Australia, Germany, of Independent States,
Philippines, Holland, Kuwait, Hungary, France,
Taiwan Singapore, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Poland, Monaco
Sweden, Spain, Thailand, Luxembourg
People's Republic of
China, Denmark, New Zealand
Norway, Belgium, Portugal,
Hong Kong
CAN THE MODEL 36 PLAY OR RECORD IN ANY OF THE THREE SYSTEMS?
Almost...
The Model 36 does not have "true" SECAM capability but rather MESECAM.
This gives the VCR its dual PAL/SECAM compatibility. If you play back a
cassette recorded in SECAM, the image might lose its color, although you
can still view it. Likewise, a cassette recorded using the Model 36's,
MESECAM system becomes monochrome when played back on a SECAM VCR.
Note that the VCR's built-in tuner is based on the NTSC system. You
cannot receive PAL or SECAM signals with the Model 36 itself. If you have
a TV with A/V output jacks that receives PAL or SECAM signals, you can
record them on the Model 36 once you correctly connect the VCR to the TV.
Also note that there are two NTSC systems, NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 The
difference between them is that the signal that carries color information
is in different frequencies, 3.58 MHz or 4.43 MHz. The 3.58 frequency is
more common, so normally you would use this setting of the SYSTEM
button. If the color is gone when you are using an NTSC cassette on an
NTSC-43 TV, use the NTSC4.43 setting.
The following chart illustrates which multi-system functions the Model 36
can or cannot perform.
Play a tape recorded in NTSC, PAL, or SECAM Yes
Receive NTSC broadcast signals with the VCR's tuner Yes
Receive PAL or SECAM broadcast signals with the VCR's tuner No
View/Record PAL or SECAM signals by connecting Yes
a PAL or SECAM video device to the Model 36's INPUT jacks.
Record NTSC broadcasts using the VCR's tuner Yes
Record PAL or SECAM broadcasts using the VCR's tuner No
Dub a PAL or SECAM cassette to an NTSC cassette Yes
Dub an NTSC cassette to a PAL cassette Yes
The following sections explain more specifically how to use the Model 36's
different multi-system functions.
Notes: When the color system of the TV differs from that of the original
recording, the converted image will be of a lesser quality.
Always set SYSTEM to match the signal connected to the Model
36's A/V INPUT jacks.
When you switch between tapes recorded in different color systems,
at first the sides of the image might be cut off. The picture
soon returns to normal.
Depending on the quality of the input signals for the tape, a
"blank bar" might appear in the converted picture. If the
quality worsens, the picture might blank out completely or freeze.
When the quality improves, the picture will be restored.
Any time you use visual search when the tape's color system
differs from that of the TV, the picture might become distorted or
lose its color.
When you dub a PAL or SECAM tape from the Model 36 to another NTSC
VCR, a "Blank bar" might be recorded on the dubbed copy. When you
dub a PAL or SECAM cassette to NTSC using another Model 36, the
blank bar will not be recorded.
PLAYING A CASSETTE RECORDED IN A DIFFERENT COLOR SYSTEM
Be sure OUTPUT SELECT is set to NTSC if you connected your TV to the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks of the Model 36.
Play the tape as you normally would. The Model 36 automatically detects
the color system of the recorded cassette, except for NTSC4.43. If you
are playing an NTSC tape and the picture has no color, press SYSTEM
until the NTSC4.43 indicator lights.
VIEWING PAL OR SECAM SIGNALS ON AN NTSC TV
Using the Model 36, you can view signals on an NTSC TV from a PAL or SECAM
device as you play or record them.
This function requires a PAL or SECAM video device (i.e., a PAL or SECAM
TV with A/V output jacks, VCR, or laser-disc player)
1. Connect the audio and video output jacks of the PAL or SECAM video
device to the AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks on the Model 36.
2. If your TV has A/V input jacks, connect the Model 36's AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks to your TV's A/V input jacks. Otherwise, connect the
VCR's RF OUT terminal to your TV's VHF/UHF input terminals.
3. Press SYSTEM until the PAL/MESECAM indicator lights.
4. Set OUTPUT SELECT on the VCR to NTSC and set the TV's TV/video switch
to video.
5. Press INPUT SELECT on the VCR until LINE appears on the display. Then
view or record the signal.
Important: The recording is made using the original color system (PAL or
MESECAM), or in NTSC. When monitoring recording, the sides of
the picture might look shrunken, but the recording is made
correctly.
VIEWING SIGNALS WITH A PAL SYSTEM TV
All of these functions require a PAL TV with A/V input/output jacks.
TO VIEW A CASSETTE RECORDED IN NTSC, PAL, OR SECAM
1. Connect the model 36's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the TV's AV input
jacks.
2. Set OUTPUT Select to PAL.
3. Set the TV's TV/video switch to video.
TO RECEIVE NTSC BROADCAST SIGNALS AND WATCH THEM ON A PAL TV
1. Connect your antenna or cable to the Model 36's AERIAL terminal.
2. Connect the Model 36's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the TV's A/V input
jacks.
3. Set OUTPUT SELECT to PAL.
4. Set the TV's TV/video switch to video.
5. Select the desired channel with the VCR's tuner.
You can also record the channel you watch.
TO RECEIVE PAL BROADCAST SIGNALS AND RECORD THEM ON THE MODEL 36
1. Connect your antenna or cable to the PAL TV's VHF/UHF terminals.
2. Connect your TV's output jacks to the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks.
3. Press INPUT SELECT on the VCR until LINE appears on the display.
4. Set the TV's TV/video switch to TV.
5. Select the desired channel with the TV's tuner.
6. Set the VCR's SYSTEM button to PAL and record the broadcast.
VIEWING SIGNALS WITH A SECAM TV
All of these functions require a SECAM TV with A/V input/output jacks.
TO VIEW A CASSETTE RECORDED IN NTSC, PAL, OR SECAM
1. Connect the Model 36's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the TV's A/V input
jacks.
2. Set OUTPUT SELECT to PAL.
3. Set the TV's TV/video switch to video.
Note: When you play back a tape using a SECAM TV, the color will be lost.
TO RECEIVE NTSC BROADCAST SIGNALS AND WATCH THEM ON A SECAM TV
1. Connect your antenna or cable to the Model 36's AERIAL terminal.
2. Connect the Model 36's AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the TV's A/V input
jacks.
3. Set OUTPUT SELECT to PAL.
4. Set the TV's TV/video switch to video.
5. Select the desired channel with the VCR's tuner.
You can also record the channel you watch.
TO RECEIVE SECAM BROADCAST SIGNALS AND RECORD THEM ON THE MODEL 36
1. Connect your antenna or cable to the SECAM TV's VHF/UHF terminals.
2. Connect your TV's output jacks to the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks.
3. Press INPUT SELECT on the VCR until LINE appears on the display.
4. Set the TV's TV/video switch to TV.
5. Select the desired channel with the TV's tuner.
6. Set the VCR's SYSTEM button to SECAM and record the broadcast.
DUBBING A PAL OR SECAM CASSETTE TO AN NTSC CASSETTE
Connect the Model 36's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the recording VCR's
video and audio input jacks. Then follow these steps to dub a PAL or
SECAM cassette to an NTSC cassette.
1. Insert a PAL or SECAM video cassette into the Model 36.
2. Insert the video cassette you want to record on into the recording
VCR.
3. Set the recording VCR to the A/V mode. Select the recording speed on
the recording VCR, if necessary.
4. Set OUTPUT SELECT on the Model l36 to NTSC.
5. Begin recording on the recording VCR.
6. Begin playback on the Model 36.
Note: When you dub a SECAM cassette onto an NTSC tape, the color might be
lost.
DUBBING AN NTSC CASSETTE TO A PAL CASSETTE
You need another Model 36 (or a VCR with the PAL color system) for this
operation.
1. Connect the source Model 36's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the A/V
input jacks of the recording VCR.
2. Set the source Model 36's OUTPUT SELECT switch to the PAL position.
3. Load the source NTSC cassette into the Model 36's cassette
compartment.
4. Insert the PAL cassette you want to record on into the recording VCR's
cassette compartment.
5. Proceed as outlined in "Dubbing".
(BR/ir-03/29/96)
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