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  • Page 1 DDV9558 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 3 DDV9558 User’s Guide Go-Video, Inc. A Division of Sensory Science Corp. 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www.govideo.com www.sensoryscience.com © 2000 Sensory Science Corporation All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 WARNING: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories. expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not open To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other the cabinet;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety v Important Safety Instructions .............................. v 1 - Basic Connections 1 First Things First .................................. 1 Connect Antenna/Basic Cable ............................2 2 - Initial Settings 5 Auto Setup ..................................5 Set Language Manually ............................... 6 Set Clock Manually ................................7 Set Daylight Savings Time ..............................
  • Page 6 4 - Tuner & Channel List 29 Tuner Band ..................................29 Auto Channel Search ................................ 30 Add Channel ..................................31 Remove Channel ................................32 Show Weak Channels ............................... 33 Tuner Audio ..................................34 5 - Copy Features 37 Basic Copying ................................... 37 EZ Copy ....................................
  • Page 7 8 - Timer Recording 55 How to Set a Timer Recording ............................55 Timer Recording Errors ..............................60 9 - VCR Plus+ Recording 61 VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping ............................61 VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ............................62 How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording ......................... 63 VCR Plus+ Recording Options ............................
  • Page 8 12 - Advanced Connections 91 Cable Box Hookup ................................91 Audio Connections ................................93 TV Monitor Connections ..............................94 Connecting Other Video Equipment ..........................95 Line Input Labeling ................................96 Appendix A - Multi-Brand Remotes 97 Multi-Brand Remote Setup ............................... 97 Multi-Brand Remote Operation ............................

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Important Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
  • Page 10 14. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this video unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges.

  • Page 11: Basic Connections

    1 - Basic Connections First Things First Unpack your Dual-Deck VCR As you unpack, please check that the following items are included in your Dual-Deck VCR packing case: • Dual-Deck VCR • User’s Guide • Remote Control • 2 “AA” Batteries •...

  • Page 12: Connect Antenna/Basic Cable

    Connect Antenna/Basic Cable Follow these steps only if you Connect Antenna/Cable to are using an indoor/outdoor antenna or basic cable. If you have a: Connect the RF antenna cable from your • Cable Box indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall outlet From Antenna •...
  • Page 13 Turn On VCR Press the Power button on the remote control or on the VCR’s front panel. Turn On TV Press the power button on your TV. Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Be sure to select the same channel you used in Step 3.
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  • Page 15: Initial Settings

    2 - Initial Settings Auto Setup The first time you power on Set Language your Dual-Deck VCR, you will be prompted to select English, Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To French, or Spanish for the on- change the language at any other time, see page 6.

  • Page 16: Set Language Manually

    Set Language Manually Open “Main Menu” To change the on-screen language at any time, follow these steps. Press the menu button on the remote control. Select On-Screen Language Press 5 to choose English, French, or Spanish. Each time you press the button, the entire Main Menu will be translated into English, French, or Spanish.

  • Page 17: Set Clock Manually

    Set Clock Manually If Auto Clock Set is not avail- Select “Set Clock Menu” able in your area, follow these steps to set the clock manually. Press Set Clock on the remote control. If Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly, try adjusting Daylight Savings Time (page 9) and Time Zone (page 10)
  • Page 18 Set the Time Use the number keys or the up/down arrow keys to set each of the following items. To skip an item, press the right arrow key: • Set Month — Enter the month as a 2-digit number; e.g. January = “01” •...

  • Page 19: Set Daylight Savings Time

    Set Daylight Savings Time From the Set Clock Menu, you Open the “Set Clock Menu” may also choose to manually set Daylight Savings Time, your Press Set Clock on the remote control. Time Zone, or the Auto Clock Set channel. Choose “Daylight Savings”...

  • Page 20: Set Time Zone

    Set Time Zone You can manually set the Time Open the “Set Clock Menu” Zone for your region. Use this feature if Auto Clock Set has Press Set Clock on the remote control. incorrectly set the time by detecting a nearby time zone. Note: If you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain Standard Time and turn...

  • Page 21: Set Auto Clock Set Channel

    Set Auto Clock Set Channel If you know a station in your Open the “Set Clock Menu” area that broadcasts time information, you can set the Press Set Clock on the remote control. Auto Clock Set Channel manually. For example, your local PBS station will usually transmit the time and date.
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  • Page 23: The Dual-Deck System

    3 - The Dual-Deck System Remote Control Overview Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the *Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note: tape in Deck 2. Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape (Auto Power On). VCR —...
  • Page 24 TV View — Changes your view on the televi- Search/Index — From Stop, Play, F.Forward, or sion among the Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, Line 1, Rewind, opens the Search/Index Menu. While and Line 2. This allows you to quickly jump recording, places an Index mark on the tape.

  • Page 25: Front Panel Overview

    Front Panel Overview Power — Turns the Pause — Pauses the Play — Plays the Record — Starts TV/VCR — Copy Tape — VCR on and off. tape playing or tape in the active recording in the Switches between Copies the tape in Note: Power will recording in the deck.

  • Page 26: Front Panel Line Inputs

    Front Panel Line Inputs Use the Front Panel Line Inputs Audio Left Input (White) — Use to connect Audio Right Input (Red) — Use to for easy connection to a the left audio signal from an external connect the right audio signal from an camcorder or video game using device, such as a camcorder or videogame, external device using an RCA cable.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display The Front Panel Display shows Copy — Lights to Hi-Fi — Lights when a you the current status of your Timer — Lights to show show you that a tape videotape is playing in Dual-Deck VCR. you that a Timer Record- is being copied.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Display Settings

    Front Panel Display Settings Open “Setup Menu” You can turn the Front Panel Display permanently on or off, or you may choose to have it Press Menu on the remote control, then automatically dim at night so it press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” doesn’t keep you awake.

  • Page 29: Child Lock

    Child Lock Open “Main Menu” To prevent children from tampering with the front panel buttons or using the VCR when Press the Menu button on the remote you are away, you can activate control. the Child Lock feature. This feature disables Auto Power On, Auto Play, and all front panel buttons.

  • Page 30: Remote Eject

    Remote Eject Open “Setup Menu” With Remote Eject enabled, you can eject videotapes by pressing the Stop button on the remote Press Menu on the remote control, then control. press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” Select “Dual-Deck Features” Press 4. Set “Remote Eject”...

  • Page 31: Main Menu Tree

    Main Menu Tree The On-Screen Menu System is the control center for your Dual-Deck VCR. You can access the Main Menu by pressing the Menu button on the remote control. • Main Menu — Use for everyday func- tions, such as EZ Copy, Child Lock, and Timer Recording.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu Tree

    Setup Menu Tree The Setup Menu includes a variety of advanced options that allow you to customize your Dual-Deck VCR in virtually unlimited ways. You can access the Setup Menu from the Main Menu by pressing 4. • Setup Menu — Use for “set and forget”...

  • Page 33: Menu Navigation - Remote Control

    Menu Navigation - Remote Control Use the following remote control Menu buttons to enter and navigate Right Arrow within the Dual-Deck menu Press and release to enter the system. Main Menu and adjust everyday Press to select and cycle functions. While in the menu through menu items.

  • Page 34: Menu Navigation - Front Panel

    Menu Navigation - Front Panel Menu The following front panel buttons can also be used to enter and Press and release to enter the Main Menu navigate within the menu system. and adjust everyday functions. While in the menu system, press to save settings and exit.

  • Page 35: Reset Factory Settings

    Reset Factory Settings Open “Setup Menu” If you make changes to the Dual-Deck VCR default settings, you can always restore the Press Menu on the remote control, then original factory settings. If you press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” wish, you can choose to retain the clock and timer record settings.

  • Page 36: On-Screen Display Overview

    On-Screen Display Overview View On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) shows you the status of the Press Display. Dual-Deck VCR at any given moment, including information from the Tuner, Decks, and Line inputs. It also displays the Date & Time, and communi- cates important Copy, Timer Change View Record, and Error messages.

  • Page 37: On-Screen Display Elements

    On-Screen Display Elements TV View — Shows the source you are Audio Status — Shows the current currently watching (Tuner, Line 1, Line audio source: Stereo, Mono, SAP, 2, Deck 1, Deck 2). In Tuner View, TV+SAP, Simul., Mute. shows the Channel Number. Deck Status —...

  • Page 38: On-Screen Display (Osd) Settings

    On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings Open “Setup Menu” You can customize the OSD to show only Tuner information, Press Menu on the remote control, then only Deck information, or have it turned off at all times unless press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” you press the Display key.

  • Page 39: Tuner & Channel List

    4 - Tuner & Channel List Tuner Band Broadcast television comes Open “Setup Menu” into your home from one of two sources: over the air via Press Menu on the remote control, then antenna, or through a cable via press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” a local CATV (Community Antenna Television) provider or Satellite.

  • Page 40: Auto Channel Search

    Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Search tests Open “Setup Menu” every channel and stores only those which can be viewed Press Menu on the remote control, then clearly in your area. See the press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” following pages to add or remove channels, or to display channels with weaker signals.

  • Page 41: Add Channel

    Add Channel Open “Setup Menu” Follow these steps to add any channels that were not de- tected during Auto Channel Press Menu on the remote control, then Search. press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3.

  • Page 42: Remove Channel

    Remove Channel Follow these steps to remove Open “Setup Menu” any channels that were stored during Auto Channel Search. Press Menu on the remote control, then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select “Remove Channel”...

  • Page 43: Show Weak Channels

    Show Weak Channels Open “Setup Menu” Show Weak Channels disables the blue screens that normally appear when you select a Press Menu on the remote control, channel with weak reception. then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” If you manually add a channel that Auto Channel Search missed, you will want to set Select “Tuner &...

  • Page 44: Tuner Audio

    Tuner Audio Open “Setup Menu” Most television programs today are broadcast in stereo. However, in certain circum- Press Menu on the remote control, then stances, you may wish to set press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” the Tuner Audio to Mono, SAP, TV+SAP, or Simulcast.
  • Page 45 • Mono — Monaural, or single-channel, audio. Combines the left and right audio signals into one channel. Use when connecting the VCR to a Mono output device, such as a monitor. • SAP — Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal, often used to transmit a second language, news, or weather broadcasts.
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  • Page 47: Copy Features

    5 - Copy Features Basic Copying Copying a videotape has never Insert Source Tape been easier. Simply insert your source tape in Deck 1, your Put the tape you wish to copy in Deck 1 on blank tape in Deck 2, and the left side of the VCR.

  • Page 48: Ez Copy

    EZ Copy Turn on EZ Copy to make tape Open “Main Menu” duplication even easier. When you press Copy Tape, the VCR Press the Menu button on the remote will rewind both decks com- control. pletely, copy the source tape to the target tape, rewind both decks, and eject the tapes—all at the touch of a button!

  • Page 49: Copy Mode

    Copy Mode There are two methods of Open “Setup Menu” copying a tape from Deck 1 to Deck 2: HQ1 (High Quality 1) Press Menu on the remote control, then and HQ2 (High Quality 2). press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” HQ1 is best if your source tape is recorded in SP.

  • Page 50: Speed Matching

    Speed Matching Speed Matching automatically Open “Setup Menu” sets the Deck 2 record speed to be the same as the Deck 1 Press Menu on the remote control, then playback speed when copying press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” a tape.

  • Page 51: Playback Features

    6 - Playback Features Basic Playback To play a videotape, simply Insert Tape insert it in either deck and press the Play button. Tapes Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 or without Record Safety Tabs can Deck 2. be set to play automatically when inserted;...

  • Page 52: Special Playback Features

    Special Playback Features While a tape is Freeze Frame Review playing, you can From Play mode, press Play/Still to From Play mode, press Rewind to enjoy a variety of freeze a single frame. review at two speeds: special playback • Picture Search — Press and release features, including Rewind to review the tape at 5 times Freeze, Slow...

  • Page 53: Tracking

    Tracking The Tracking adjustment Adjust Tracking Manually removes the white lines that sometimes appear during During playback, press the TRK up/down playback because of slight arrow keys to move the white lines out of differences in recording decks. the picture. The Auto Tracking button (Auto) will automatically align the recorded tracks with the...

  • Page 54: Sequential/Loop Playback

    Sequential/Loop Playback You can insert two tapes in Open “Setup Menu” your Dual-Deck VCR and have them play sequentially or in a Press Menu on the remote control, then continuous loop. For example, press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” you may rent a movie that comes on two videotapes and watch them seamlessly one...

  • Page 55: Auto Play/Rewind

    Auto Play/Rewind If you want tapes to play Open “Setup Menu” automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. If you Press Menu on the remote control, then want tapes to rewind automati- press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” cally when they are done playing, turn on Auto Rewind.

  • Page 56: Playback Audio Settings

    Playback Audio Settings Your Dual-Deck VCR will Open “Setup Menu” playback tapes recorded in Hi- Fi stereo sound. Occasionally, Press Menu on the remote control, then however, you may wish to turn press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” Hi-Fi off and listen to the linear audio track;...

  • Page 57: Recording Features

    7 - Recording Features Basic Recording You can record a TV show in Insert Tape progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the Record Insert a blank VHS tape into either deck. button. You can even add time in fixed 30-minute increments by pressing the Record button repeatedly.

  • Page 58: Recording Options

    Recording Options While a recording is in To Stop Recording... progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a Press Stop. videotape in the other deck, or add recording time in 30- minute increments. To Pause Recording... Press Play/Still. To resume recording, press Record.

  • Page 59: One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    One-Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording Start Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30- Follow the instructions on page 47. minute increments (up to 9 hours and 30 minutes) at Activate OTR the touch of a button. While in Record mode, press Record again to activate One-Touch Recording.

  • Page 60: Record Speed

    Record Speed You can adjust the Record Set Record Speed Speed to fit more than 2 hours of programming on a T-120 Press the SP/SLP button on the remote tape. control to switch the record speed between: • SP — Standard Play, for best quality. •...

  • Page 61: Record Source

    Record Source You can set the Dual-Deck Open “Setup Menu” VCR to record from the Tuner (television), Deck 1, Deck 2, Press Menu on the remote control, then Line 1 (front) or Line 2 (rear) press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” inputs.

  • Page 62: Sequential/Loop Recording

    Sequential/Loop Recording You can insert two tapes in Open “Setup Menu” your Dual-Deck VCR and have them record sequentially or in Press Menu on the remote control, then a continuous loop. This will press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” allow you to record up to 18 hours of programming in SLP mode.

  • Page 63: Date/Time Stamp

    Date/Time Stamp The Date/Time Stamp allows Open “Setup Menu” you to overlay the date, time, and record source at the start Press Menu on the remote control, then of, or continuously throughout, press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” your recordings. You can use the stamp on all recordings or on timer recordings only.
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  • Page 65: Timer Recording

    8 - Timer Recording How to Set a Timer Recording Sometimes you may wish to Open Timer Record Menu tape a show when you’re not home, or you may want to Press Menu on the remote control, then create a library of your favorite press 3.
  • Page 66 Set Event Length Use the number keys to set the Length of the event. The default setting is 0 Hours and 30 Minutes. • Set Length (H) — Enter the hours as a 2- digit number; i.e. for 1 hour, press “01”. •...
  • Page 67 Set Recording Source Use the number keys (1-4) to set the Record Source. The default setting is the current tuner (television) channel. 1 Ch## — Records from the Tuner. Use the number keys (0-9) or up/down arrow keys to set the channel number. 2 Line 1 —...
  • Page 68 Complete Program Record Set Recording Speed Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you Use the number keys (1-3) to set the won’t run out of tape before Recording Speed. The default setting is your Timer Recording is Auto. complete.

  • Page 69: Insert Tape

    Be sure your videotape has a Insert Tape Record Safety Tab. If it is missing, you can cover the Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab opening with a small piece of into the deck you designated in Step 7. tape.

  • Page 70: Timer Recording Errors

    Timer Recording Errors If there is a problem with your Tape Missing Timer Recording, the word Timer will flash on the Front There is no videotape in the recording deck. Panel Display and an error • Insert a videotape in the recording deck. message will appear on the On-Screen Display.

  • Page 71: Vcr Plus+ Recording

    9 - VCR Plus+ Recording VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping The VCR Plus+ Programming Open “Setup Menu” System ® (VCR Plus+) greatly Press Menu on the remote control, then simplifies Timer Recording. To press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” tape a show, just look up its PlusCode programming Select “Advanced Features”...

  • Page 72: Vcr Plus+ Channel Worksheet

    VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet Listed at right are many of the • CABLE • ________ ________ standard VCR Plus+ channel VCR Plus+ Your Local ________ Network Channel Channel numbers used in the US and USA Network ________ A&E ________ Canada. The first group ________ ________ consists of Cable TV stations...

  • Page 73: How To Program A Vcr Plus+ Recording

    How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording Once you have mapped your Open “Setup Menu” channels, you are ready to program VCR Plus+ record- Press Menu on the remote control, then ings. Open up your local TV press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” listings and jot down the VCR PlusCode number for the program you want to record.
  • Page 74 Enter VCR PlusCode number Use the number keys to enter the 2- to 8- digit VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming guide (see example at right). Notes: • If the code is not valid, INVALID CODE will appear on the screen. •...

  • Page 75: Vcr Plus+ Recording Options

    VCR Plus+ Recording Options Steps 1-3 allow you to set Set How Often to Record various options for your VCR Plus+ recording, including: Press 1 to set “How Often?” you want the • How often to record event to be recorded: •...
  • Page 76 Set Which Deck will Record Press 3 to set “Which Deck?” to: • Deck 1— Show will be recorded on tape in Deck 1. • Deck 2 — Show will be recorded on tape in Deck 2. View Event Summary When you are satisfied with your VCR Plus+ recording options, press the Menu button to view a summary of the event and all other...

  • Page 77: Vcr Plus+ Timer Extend

    VCR Plus+ Timer Extend If you set your VCR’s clock Open “Setup Menu” manually, it may be fast or slow by a few minutes. To Press Menu on the remote control, then ensure that VCR Plus+ records press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” programs in their entirety, you can extend recording by 2 or 5 Select “Advanced Features”...
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  • Page 79: Editing Features

    10 - Editing Features Sync Editing Sync (as in “synchronized”) Before You Begin — Editing is useful if you only want to copy part of a tape, or if you • Turn off Auto Play; see page 45. want to cut commercials while •...
  • Page 80 To automatically cut commercials Position Source Tape when performing a Sync Edit, see Skip Edit on the following page. Play the tape in Deck 1 to the beginning of the scene you wish to copy, then press Still. Use the special playback functions to quickly find the position you want;...

  • Page 81: How To Cut Commercials With Skip Edit

    How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit The Skip Edit feature allows you to Set Up a Sync Edit remove commercials during a Sync Edit at the touch of a button. Follow Steps 1-6 on pages 69-70. Commercials typically run from 1 to 5 minutes in length.

  • Page 82: Commercial Advance Recording

    Recording Have you ever wanted to watch Open “Setup Menu” TV without the commercials? Simply set the Commercial Press Menu on the remote control, Advance feature to mark commer- then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” cials when you record a TV show. Then, when you playback the tape, it will automatically scan Select “Advanced Features”...
  • Page 83 Insert Tape Insert a VHS tape in Deck 1. Note: Commercial Advance only works in Deck 1. Position Tape Fast Forward or Rewind the tape in Deck 1 to the point where you want to start recording. Begin Recording Note: When you use Timer Press Record, or set one of the following Recording or VCR Plus+...
  • Page 84 Confirm or Cancel Note: If you are not present for To mark the commercials on the recording the 59 second count down no action is required, simply wait the 59 screen, the VCR will seconds for the confirmation screen to automatically mark the count down.

  • Page 85: Commercial Advance Playback

    Playback Open “Setup Menu” Press Menu on the remote control, then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” Select “Advanced Features” Press 5. Select “ COMMERCIAL ADVANCE” Notes on Playback: • A commercial group that Press 4. starts in the first two minutes or last two minutes of a recording will not be skipped.
  • Page 86 Set “Display” Press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Blue and Video. • Blue – The VCR will display a blue background while it advances through a group of marked commercials. • Video – The VCR will display the video recording while it advances through a group of marked commercials.

  • Page 87: Commercial Free Copy

    Commercial Free Copy Insert Tapes Commercial Free Copy (CFC) takes Commercial Advance one step further. Once you have Insert the tape with marked commercials in marked the commercials from Deck 1. recording a TV show, CFC allows you to make a copy of this tape Insert the target tape in Deck 2.
  • Page 88 Set “Copy Commercials” Note: The Commercial Free Press 4 repeatedly to toggle between No Copy function will only and Yes. recognize commercial groups that have been • No – The VCR will remove the marked marked by Commercial commercials while copying the tape. Advance.

  • Page 89: Home Recording Tape

    Home Recording Tape Insert a Tape Home Recording Tape is a special playback feature for tapes marked with Commercial Advance. This Insert a tape with marked commercials in feature allows you to scan to the Deck 1 only. end of each block of marked commercials and automatically resume playback.

  • Page 90: Movie Advance Scan Previews

    Scan Previews The Movie Advance feature Insert Tape provides an easy way to scan through or skip the previews often Insert a prerecorded tape, such as a rented found at the start of prerecorded movie in Deck 1. movies. Notes: •...
  • Page 91 Override Preview Skip You can temporarily override the preview skip in two ways: • While the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of a preview, press Search/ Index and the VCR will search for the next preview. • While the VCR is searching for the next preview and you see the start of a preview you want to watch, press Search/ Index and Movie Advance will reverse...

  • Page 92: Movie Advance Find Start Of Movie

    Find Start of Movie Insert Tape Insert a prerecorded tape, such as a rented movie in Deck 1. Notes: • Movie Advance only works in Deck 1. • VHS tapes must be recorded in SP speed with the record safety tab removed. Open “Search Menu”...

  • Page 93: Search/Index Features

    11 - Search/Index Features Overview The Dual-Deck VCR Search/ Clk/Ctr Button Index features allow you to scan and search for Index Press the Clk/Ctr button repeatedly to cycle Marks, quickly find blank the front panel display through the follow- space on a tape, search for ing three views: exact tape counter positions, and return to 0:00:00.

  • Page 94: Placing Index Marks

    Placing Index Marks Index Marks are like bookmarks Automatic Index Marks on your videotapes. They are inserted automatically at the Index Marks are placed automatically start of every recording, or you whenever you start recording. This includes can place them manually Recording, OTR (One Touch Recording), anywhere on a tape.

  • Page 95: Index Scan

    Index Scan Index Scan will fast-forward or Open “Search Menu” rewind to the nearest Index Mark, play a few seconds of From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/ tape, and then fast-forward or Index button. rewind to the next Index Mark. When you find the show you want to watch, press Play.

  • Page 96: Index Search

    Index Search Index Search will fast-forward Open “Search Menu” or rewind a specified number of Index Marks from 1 to 99. From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/ When it reaches the desired Index button. Index Mark, it will play the tape.

  • Page 97: Blank Search

    Blank Search With Blank Search you can Open “Search Menu” easily locate the next available blank (unused) segment on From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/ your videotape. Index button. Select “Blank Search” Press 2. The Dual-Deck VCR will automati- cally search for the next available blank space on your tape and stop.

  • Page 98: Direct Time Search

    Direct Time Search Use Direct Time Search to Open “Search Menu” locate a specific tape location in hours, minutes, and seconds. From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/ This is useful for editing pur- Index button. poses, i.e. you can advance the tape directly to the beginning of the desired scene.

  • Page 99: Return To 0:00:00

    Return to 0:00:00 You can advance your video- Open “Search Menu” tapes to tape counter position 0:00:00 at the touch of a From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/ button. This feature is useful Index button. when editing from a baseline counter value of 0:00:00.
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  • Page 101: Advanced Connections

    12 - Advanced Connections Cable Box Hookup This chapter will show you Connect Cable to Cable Box From Cable how to connect an external Wall Outlet device, such as a cable box, Connect an RF antenna cable from your cable stereo, or satellite receiver to wall outlet to the “In from Cable”...
  • Page 102 Set VCR Output Channel Set the channel switch on the back panel of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used by your cable box. Tune TV to the Same Channel Select the channel you used in step 6. Connection is Complete! The Set Language menu will appear on your television screen.

  • Page 103: Audio Connections

    Audio Connections You can enjoy stereo sound Connect VCR to Stereo when watching movies and TV shows by connecting your Connect RCA cables from the Left & Right Dual-Deck VCR to your home Audio Outputs on the back of the VCR to To Stereo stereo system or stereo TV.

  • Page 104: Tv Monitor Connections

    TV Monitor Connections Monitor-style televisions offer Connect VCR to TV Monitor improved sound and picture over regular televisions Connect RCA cables from the Audio and because they receive the Video Outputs on the back of the VCR to To TV Monitor audio and video signals the Audio and Video Inputs on your TV Audio/Video...

  • Page 105: Connecting Other Video Equipment

    Connecting Other Video Equipment You can connect a wide Connect Device to VCR variety of audio/video equip- ment to your Dual-Deck VCR, Connect RCA cables from the Audio and including: Video Outputs of your external device to the • A Third VCR Audio and Video Inputs on the front or back •...

  • Page 106: Line Input Labeling

    Line Input Labeling The front and rear A/V inputs Open “Setup Menu” are referred to as Line 1 and Press Menu on the remote control, then Line 2, respectively. You can label these inputs to match the press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.” specific devices you have connected to your Dual-Deck VCR.

  • Page 107: Appendix A - Multi-Brand Remotes

    Appendix A Multi-Brand Remote Setup You can program your remote Turn On TV TV CODES control to operate many popular Daewoo TV + 19 brands of televisions. Find your Press the power button on your TV. Emerson TV + 21 TV on the list at right and follow Hitachi TV + 10...

  • Page 108: Multi-Brand Remote Operation

    Multi-Brand Remote Operation This table shows which remote Power 100+ Ch+/- Vol+/- Display control buttons are available for Daewoo • • • • • • various brands of television. Emerson • • • • • • Goldstar • • • •...

  • Page 109: Appendix B - Help

    • Make sure the VCR is tuned to the cable box output channel (2, 3, or 4). Confirm this channel with your • E-Mail: “customerservice@ local cable provider. sensoryscience.com” • Web: “www.govideo.com” or “www.sensoryscience. Why can’t I Timer Record? com”. Our Web site •...
  • Page 110 Why does the tape eject when I use Copy Tape or put a tape in to record? Make sure the Record Safety Tab has not been removed from your tape. If the tab is missing, you can place a small piece of tape over the opening. Why does the tape sometimes play or rewind when I don’t want it to? •...
  • Page 111 Why can’t I get a Menu or an On-Screen Display? • If the VCR is playing a blank section of tape (only video noise, or “snow” appears on-screen), the VCR cannot produce on-screen menus or displays. Stop the tape or record on it to enable the displays. •...

  • Page 112: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications VIDEO SYSTEM 1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning; FM azimuth luminance; chromi- nance: converted sub system phase shift TELEVISION SYSTEM NTSC-type color signal EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) AUDIO TRACK Normal: 1 track; Hi-Fi: 2 track TAPE WIDTH 12.7 mm, 1/2 inch TAPE SPEED...

  • Page 113: Dual-Deck Vcr Limited Warranty

    Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administrator will honor Dual-Deck VCR service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage.
  • Page 114 Other Warranty Coverage Commercial, Industrial or Educational use has the same warranty coverage as stated in this warranty. What are the Exceptions This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal maintenance service, such as video head cleaning. (2) Damage from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters or Acts of God.

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Index Symbols Mode 39 Copy Tape 0–9 Buttons 23, 31, 32, 47 Cable TV During Skip Edit 71 100+ Button 13 Cable Box Hookup 91 During Sync Edit 69 CATV 29 Front panel 15 Channel List 62 Operation 37 Add Channel 31 Cable/DSS Button 13 Remote control 13...
  • Page 116 Timer Record Errors 60 Linear Audio Track 46 Front Panel Overview 15 Loop English 5, 6 Playback 44 Enter Button 14 Recording 49 Error Messages 27 Hi-Fi 17, 34, 93 Lowest Channel Found 30 Event Length, Set 56 Home Recording Tape Event Number, Choose 55 Select “Home Recording Tape”...
  • Page 117 Remote Control 13 Return to 0:00:00 89 To Control TV 97 Reverse Jet Search 42 On-Screen Display (OSD) Reverse Picture Search 42 During OTR 49 Review 42 Elements 27 Quick Reference Guide 1 Rewind 14, 15, 17, 24, 42, 85, 86 Index Marks 84 RF Antenna Cable 91 Overview 26...
  • Page 118 Speed Matching 40 Tuner 26, 28, 51 Video Outputs 93, 94, 95 Standard Play (SP) 50, 57, 58, 65, 66 Tuner & Channel List 22, 32, 33 Videocamera 96 Stereo 17, 34, 91, 93, 96 Tuner Audio 34, 35 Vol +/– 13 Still Button 14, 42, 70 Tuner Band 29, 30 Stop/Eject 14, 15, 17, 24, 87, 88...
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