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- Page 1 DVR5100 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Insert Batteries
Unpack Your DVD+VCR • DVD+VCR unit • Remote control • 1.5V AA batteries (2) • Coaxial cable • Stereo audio/video cable • User’s guide • Read Me First/Quick Reference Guide • Warranty registration card Insert Batteries • Remove battery cover. Coaxial Cable •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 - Getting Started 1 Welcome ..................................1 • Playable Media ................................1 Remote Control Overview ............................2 Front Panel Overview .............................4 • Front Panel Features ..............................4 • Front Panel Display Indicators ............................5 Rear Panel Overview...............................6 2 - Connections 7 Basic Connections..............................7 Advanced Connections............................8 •... - Page 4 • Child Lock .................................16 • RF Output Channel..............................17 • Panel Display................................17 • Language/Langue/Idioma............................17 VCR Setup ..................................18 • Date/Time Stamp...............................18 • Auto Play/Rewind ..............................18 • Auto Repeat ................................19 • Record Source ................................19 Clock Setup .................................20 • Auto Clock Set ................................20 • Daylight Savings ...............................20 •...
- Page 5 Rating Control Setup.............................29 • Set/Change Rating Level............................29 • Change Password...............................29 Remote Control Setup ............................30 4 - Basic Operations 33 Basic Disc Playback ...............................33 • To Play a DVD, CD or VCD.............................33 • Additional Disc Playback Options ..........................34 Basic VCR Playback..............................34 •...
- Page 6 • Subtitle ..................................44 • Audio ..................................44 • 3D Sound ..................................45 • Repeat Title/Chapter ..............................45 • Bookmarks ................................45 • Random Playback ..............................46 • Programmed Playback ..............................46 Commercial Advance.............................46 • Marking Commercials ...............................46 • Skipping Commercials ..............................48 Search Features ...............................49 • About Index Marks..............................49 •...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 1 :: Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD+VCR. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number, located on the back panel of the DVD+VCR: __________________________________. -
Page 8: Remote Control Overview
:: Remote Control Overview POWER Press to power the DVD+VCR on or off. TV CONTROL Press to set the remote control to operate your televi- sion; to program the remote, see page 30. TRK+/- While a tape is playing, press to manually adjust tracking (i.e., to remove white lines from the screen). - Page 9 18 SP/SLP Press to set the VCR record speed to SP (Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). SLP is three times longer than 19 SUBTITLE Press to select available subtitle languages (DVD only). 20 JOG SHUTTLE Rotate to scan forward and backward at variable speeds. 21 EJECT In VCR mode, press to eject the tape from the VCR deck.
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Page 10: Front Panel Overview
:: Front Panel Overview Front Panel Features DVD DECK Deck used for playback of DVD, CD, VCD/SVCD and CD-R/RW discs. EJECT Press to open and close the DVD deck, or to eject the tape from the VCR deck. VCR DECK Deck used for playback of VHS tapes. -
Page 11: Front Panel Display Indicators
15 MENU NAVIGATION KEYS Use to navigate within the DVD+VCR menu system without the remote control. " 16 LINE IN 2 (VIDEO L-AUDIO-R) Connect to the audio/video outputs of a camcorder, video game or other component. Match yellow (video), red (right audio) and white (left audio) accordingly. Use the white input jack when connecting mono sources. Referred to as Line 2 in the menu system. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Overview
:: Rear Panel Overview IN (FROM ANT.) Connect to your antenna, cable TV, or cable box with a coaxial cable. OUT (TO TV) Connect to your television with a coaxial cable. LINE OUT (DVD & VCR) Connect to the audio/video inputs of your television or stereo receiver using standard audio/ video cables. -
Page 13: Connections
Connections Chapter 2 :: Basic Connections Antenna/Cable The following connections are required in order to operate your DVD+VCR: Connect Antenna to DVD+VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your DVD+VCR antenna or cable TV jack to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the DVD+VCR back panel. -
Page 14: Advanced Connections
:: Advanced Connections DVD+VCR S-Video Connections Use for improved picture quality when watching DVD movies. Before you begin, please note the following: • Your television must be equipped with an S-Video input. • You can only watch the DVD player through the S-Video output. The VCR, tuner and menu system are only available through the RF Out or Line Out connection, see page 7. -
Page 15: Component Video/Progressive Video Out Connections
Component Video/Progressive Video Out DVD+VCR Connections Use for superior picture quality when watching DVD movies. Before you begin, please note the following: • Your television must be equipped with Component Video inputs. • You can only watch the DVD player through the Component Video outputs. The VCR, tuner and menu system are only available through the RF Out or Line Out connection, see page 7. -
Page 16: Stereo Receiver Connections
Stereo Receiver Connections Follow these steps to connect the DVD+VCR to a stereo receiver: Connect DVD+VCR to Stereo Receiver Connect stereo audio cables from the Line Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the line in jacks on your stereo receiver. Select Line or Aux Set your stereo receiver to its Line or Aux input (refer to your stereo owner’s guide for the proper setting). -
Page 17: Audio/Video Receiver Connections
Audio/Video Receiver Connections Follow these steps to connect the DVD+VCR to an audio/video receiver. Connect DVD+VCR to Audio Receiver Connect a coaxial OR opti- cal digital audio cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the matching digital audio inputs on your audio/ video receiver. -
Page 18: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections Incoming Signal Follow these steps to connect a cable box or satellite receiver to your DVD+VCR: Cable Box/ Connect incoming cable to cable box Connect a coaxial cable Satellite Receiver from your cable TV or satellite jack to the input jack on your cable box/satel- lite receiver. -
Page 19: Alternative Cable Box Connection
Alternative Cable Box Connection Incoming Signal This connection method allows you to record from basic cable and watch scram- bled channels simultaneously. However, you will not be able to record scrambled channels. Connect incoming cable to DVD+VCR Connect a coaxial cable from your cable (CATV) or satellite wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of the DVD+VCR. -
Page 20: Other Audio/Video Connections
Other Audio/Video DVD+VCR (Line In 1) DVD+VCR (Line In 2) Connections Follow these steps to connect an external audio/video device, such as a camcorder or video game, to your DVD+VCR. The DVD+VCR will automatically detect when a device is plugged into the front line input; see “Automatic Input Switching”... -
Page 21: Setup
Setup Chapter 3 :: About Menu Navigation The following keys are used to display and navigate the DVD+VCR menu sys- tem: SETUP/ENTER Press to display the menu system and confirm menu set- tings. Press to move up the list of menu items. Press to move down the list of menu items. -
Page 22: Setup Menu
As soon as you press SETUP/ENTER, the DVD+VCR will automatically perform the following steps: Auto Channel Search Automatically detects whether an antenna or cable is connected, then searches for all active chan- nels in your area. If you are using a cable box, Auto Channel Search will not find any stations, since channels are controlled from the cable box and not the DVD+VCR. -
Page 23: Rf Output Channel
RF Output Channel The RF Output Channel is the channel you tune your television to when using the DVD+VCR with an RF connection (see page 7). You can choose either chan- nel 3 (the default setting) or 4. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select RF Output CH. -
Page 24: Vcr Setup
:: VCR Setup For Channel Setup menu, please see page 23. Date/Time Stamp The Date/Time Stamp will superimpose the date and time on VHS recordings. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Date/Time Stamp as follows: "... -
Page 25: Auto Repeat
Press to select and set Auto Play/Rewind as follows: " BOTH Enables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind. PLAY Enables Auto Play only. Tapes without record safety tabs will play automatically when inserted. Enables Auto Rewind only. Tapes will rewind automatically at the end of the tape. NONE Disables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind. -
Page 26: Clock Setup
:: Clock Setup Auto Clock Set Auto Clock Set will automatically seek the time in your area from stations broadcasting XDS (extended data services). If the time is set incorrectly, try set- ting Daylight Savings and Time Zone manually. If the time is not set at all, or if you are using the cable box hookup, turn off Auto Clock Set and set the clock manually;... -
Page 27: Time Zone
Time Zone If the DVD+VCR sets your clock incorrectly, try adjusting Time Zone manually. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select Clock Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Time Zone as follows: " AUTO Automatically detects your local time zone. EASTERN Selects Eastern Standard Time. -
Page 28: Set Clock Manually
Set Clock Manually If Auto Clock Set is not available in your area, follow these steps to set the clock manually. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select Clock Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Auto Clock Set to OFF. "... -
Page 29: Channel Setup
:: Channel Setup Tuner Band Tuner Band tells the DVD+VCR whether you are using an antenna or cable (CATV) to receive incoming television signals. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select Channel Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Tuner Band as follows: "... -
Page 30: Show Weak Channels
Show Weak Channels When you select channels with weak signals, you can choose to view a distorted picture or replace it with a blue screen. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select Channel Setup Menu. "... -
Page 31: Dvd Setup
:: DVD Setup TV Aspect Ratio TV Aspect Ratio refers to the shape of your television, expressed as the length divided by the width of the screen. Standard television screens are 4:3, while widescreen televisions are 16:9. It is important to set the TV Aspect Ratio so DVD movies display at the appropriate size for your television. -
Page 32: Language/Audio Setup
:: Language/Audio Setup Audio Language Select your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks: Press SETUP/ENTER. • Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. Press to select DVD Setup Menu. -
Page 33: Disc Menu Language
Disc Menu Language Select your preferred language for DVD disc menus: Press SETUP/ENTER. • Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. Press to select DVD Setup Menu. -
Page 34: Dolby Digital Decoder
Dolby Digital Decoder If you have connected the DVD+VCR to an audio/video receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you must enable this feature in the menu system to enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound. Press SETUP/ENTER. • Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. -
Page 35: Rating Control Setup
:: Rating Control Setup Set/Change Rating Level Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select DVD Setup Menu. " Press to select Rating Control. If the Enter Password screen " appears, then Require Password has already been set to Yes. Skip to step 5. Press to select and set Require Password as follows: "... -
Page 36: Remote Control Setup
:: Remote Control Setup Follow these steps to program the remote control to operate many brands of television: Turn on your television. Press and hold the TV CONTROL key on the DVD+VCR remote control while entering the 2-digit code for your brand of television with the 0-9 keys (see table below). - Page 37 If the television does not respond, try another 2-digit code. If there is more than one code for your brand of television, try them all until one works. To control your television, press the TV CONTROL key, then try any of the following keys: •...
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Page 39: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Chapter 4 :: Basic Disc Playback To Play a DVD, CD or VCD Press EJECT on the remote control or front panel to open the disc drawer. The DVD+VCR will power on automatically when you open the disc drawer. Place the disc in the drawer with the label side facing up. -
Page 40: Additional Disc Playback Options
Additional Disc Playback Options • To freeze playback, press PLAY/PAUSE /||. " • To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE /||. " • To skip to the next or previous chapter/track, press FF or REW "" • To scan forward or backward at variable speeds during playback, press and hold FF or REW ""... -
Page 41: Additional Vcr Playback Options
Additional VCR Playback Options • To freeze playback, press PLAY/PAUSE /||. " • To advance one frame at a time when paused, press SKIP/F.ADV. • To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE /||. " • To visually scan forward and backward at 5 times normal speed, press and RELEASE FF or REW , or use the jog shuttle. -
Page 42: Basic Vcr Recording
:: Basic VCR Recording To Record to VHS Tape Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. • If the record safety tab is removed, the tape will eject if you try to record. Press SP/SLP to set the record speed to: Standard Play, for best quality. -
Page 43: Options During Recording
Options During Recording • To pause recording, press PLAY/PAUSE /||. " • To resume recording, press RECORD again. • To stop recording, press STOP • To watch another television program while you are recording, press TV/ VCR to switch to TV mode, then select a different channel on your televi- sion. -
Page 44: Copying Dvd To Vhs
:: Copying DVD to VHS To copy a DVD to VHS tape Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. Insert a VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. Press COPY on the DVD+VCR front panel. -
Page 45: Timer Recording
:: Timer Recording To Set a Timer Recording Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select Set Timer Recording. " • If the clock has not been set, the Clock Setup Menu will appear. You MUST set the clock before you can program a Timer Recording (see page 22). -
Page 46: Timer Recording Errors
• The Timer indicator will light when an event is programmed. If there is an error, the Timer indicator will blink (see Timer Recording Errors below). • To delete an event, use to select it, then press " CLEAR. Timer Recording Errors Tape Missing Insert a VHS tape in the VCR deck. -
Page 47: Mp3 Playback
:: MP3 Playback MP3 is a popular music format which allows you to compress music files up to 1/12 of their original size while retaining near CD quality sound. Your DVD- VCR can playback MP3 files burned onto a CD-R/RW disc. Insert a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files into the DVD deck. -
Page 49: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Chapter 5 :: Special Playback Features Title/Chapter/Time DVDs are organized into Titles (movies) and Chapters (individual scenes), while CDs are organized into Tracks (songs). To jump to a specific Title, Chapter or Time on your disc: Press DISPLAY during DVD/CD playback. Press to select Title, Chapter or Time. -
Page 50: Zoom
Zoom To zoom in at two or four times normal magnification during DVD playback: Press ZOOM during DVD playback to display the magnifying glass. Press to move the magnifying glass. " Press SETUP/ENTER repeatedly to zoom in at 2X, 4X, 2X, then back to normal magnification. -
Page 51: Sound
3D Sound 3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound with only two speakers. This feature uses Spatializer N-2-2 digital virtual sur- round processing. To activate 3D Sound: Press 3D SOUND during DVD playback. Press to turn 3D Sound On or Off. -
Page 52: Random Playback
To jump to a bookmark, press BOOKMARK, press to move to a saved bookmark, then press PLAY/PAUSE /||. " " To cancel a bookmark, press BOOKMARK, press to move to a saved bookmark, then press CLEAR. " Random Playback To play DVD Chapters or CD Tracks in random order: Press MODE/REPEAT while a DVD/CD is in Stop mode. - Page 53 Press to select Commercial Advance. " Press to select and set Mark Commercials as follows: " Commercial groups will be marked during VHS recording. Commercial groups will not be marked during VHS recording. Insert a videotape in the VHS deck. Record a television show using one of the three basic methods: Basic Recording See page 36...
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Page 54: Skipping Commercials
Skipping Commercials Follow these steps to automatically skip marked commercials while watching a taped TV show: Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select Commercial Advance. " Press to select and set CA Playback as follows: "... -
Page 55: Search Features
:: Search Features About Index Marks Index Marks are like bookmarks on your VHS tapes that help you easily find the start of any recording. Index Marks are inserted automatically during standard recording, one-touch recording, timer recording, or copying. You can also place Index Marks manu- ally anywhere on a tape by pressing the SEARCH/IDX button while a recording is in progress. -
Page 56: Blank Search
Blank Search Blank Search makes it easy to find the next available blank (unrecorded) space on your VHS tapes. Insert a VHS tape with recorded material in the VCR deck. • If the tape is missing the record safety tab, please see MOVIE ADVANCE on page 51. -
Page 57: Return To 0:00:00
Return to 0:00:00 Return to 0:00:00 automatically fast-forwards or rewinds your tape to counter position 0:00:00. Insert a VHS tape with recorded material in the VCR deck. • If the tape is missing the record safety tab, please see MOVIE ADVANCE on page 51. - Page 58 • MOVIE ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggul- den invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. • The VCR actually cues slightly past the preview and then rewinds and plays the preview. While the VCR is rewinding, you can override preview skip.
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Page 59: Help
Customer Service Department as follows: Phone (480) 922-0896 or (800) 736-7679 E-Mail customersupport@sonicblue.com www.govideo.com or www.sonicblue.com Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution Cannot access Setup menu. • Stop the DVD player. You cannot access the Setup menu while a disc is playing. - Page 60 Auto Setup did not find all • If a cable box is connected, the DVD+VCR will only find the cable box output channel. Use the alternative channels. cable box hookup. No audio when playing VHS • You may be watching video from the S-Video or Component video output. Use the RF or Line connection to tapes.
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Page 61: Technical Specifications
TV shows blue screen. • If current channel is too weak to display clear picture, a blue screen is displayed. • Double-check antenna connections or tuner settings. Power button blinking. • Unit is in Auto Power Off mode. If you press POWER while rewinding, copying, Timer Recording or One- Touch Recording, the unit will automatically turn off when that function is complete. -
Page 62: Warranty
Erase: 1 full track, 1 audio track WOW & FLUTTER Less than 0.005% (Hi-Fi) FREQ. RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi) DVD Specifications DISC COMPATIBILITY CD, DVD-Video, CD-Digital Audio (5" and 3.5"), CD-Video, MP3 files on CD-R and CD-RW FREQ. RESPONSE 96/48 kHz Sampling: 4 Hz-22kHz S/N RATIO 110 dB DYNAMIC RANGE... -
Page 63: Safety
shall have no liability for service under this warranty if non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts are used in the repair of your Go-Video product. What the Owner Must Do If Service is Required If service under this warranty is required, contact the Go-Video Warranty Administrator at (480) 922-0896 to determine the nearest authorized Go-Video service center. - Page 64 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
- Page 65 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis- charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna–discharge unit, connec-...
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Page 66: Safety/Regulatory Information
23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 24 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 67 Index Black Level Complete Program Record DVD deck 2, 15 0-9 buttons Bookmarks (CPR) DVD Setup 100+ button Component Video connec- DVD status 3D Sound 8, 9 tions DVD+VCR status CA Playback 3D SOUND button Component Video Out Dynamic Compression Cable Box connections 3D Sound indicator Connections, Advanced...
- Page 68 Language/Langue/Idioma Technical Specifications 57, 60 Pan and Scan Safety Time Zone Panel Display Satellite Receiver connec- Language/Langue/Idioma Timer Record indicator Photo CD tions menu Timer Recording Playback, CD Search Features Letterbox Timer Recording Errors Playback, Disc Set/Change Rating Level Line In 1 Title indicator Playback, DVD Line Out...