1. Turn on tv 2. Press and hold the setup button until red light stays on then release the setup button 3. Press the the desired mode button. ( tv, VCR ect.) 4. Press the channel UP button repeatedly...
Your VCR may be set to record SAP. SAP is Second Audio Program, often used to simulcast a program in another language on the same channel. Check your VCR's manual for information on SAP.
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not by itself, there must be some tuner controlling the input from the airwaves or the cable. I haven't seen a vcr with no tuner. It would also be difficult to use with no monitor to view the set up...