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D U A L - D E C K V C R D D V 2 1 2 0 U S E R ’ S G U I D E • F l y i n g E r a s e H e a d s •...
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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s ..on your purchase of this Sensory Science Dual-Deck VCR! We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. 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 VCR): __________________________________ .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS R E A D I N S T R U C T I O N S All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. R E T A I N I N S T R U C T I O N S The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc- ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an an- tenna discharge unit, size of grounding con- ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re- quirements for the grounding electrode.
Copy S T A R T E D C H E C K P A C K I N G L I S T • Dual-Deck VCR • Remote Control DDV2120 POWER COPY TAPE • Two (2) “AA” Batteries TV/VCR...
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Follow these steps to connect the Dual-Deck VCR to your television and antenna/cable TV. From Antenna or Cable TV To Television C O N N E C T A N T E N N A / C A B L E T V Connect the coaxial cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or cable TV outlet/cable box to the “IN (FROM...
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Follow these steps to run Auto Setup, which will set the clock and save local channels automatically. POWER press LANGUAGE/LANGUE English Français Select = 1-2 Choisir = 1-2 press C o n n e c t A n t e n n a o r C a b l e a n d P r e s s M E N U press MENU...
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Follow these steps to program the remote control to operate many brands of television. POWER VCR Plus+ SLOW TRK–AUTO–TRK REPEAT 100+ SELECT SCENE/TITLE TV VIEW • • MUTE • DECK1 MENU SP/SLP CLK/CTR CLEAR AUDIO DUB Pressing the TV key puts the remote control in TV mode.
This Chapter provides an overview of the Remote Control, Front Panel, The following is an overview of the Dual-Deck VCR remote control. The keys are listed in alphabetical order. POWER VCR Plus+ TV/VCR SLOW TRK–AUTO–TRK REPEAT SKIP SEARCH/INDEX 100+ SELECT SCENE/TITLE TV VIEW •...
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J O G W H E E L While a tape is paused, rotate the Jog Wheel forward or backward to advance or rewind the tape one frame at a time. L C V While watching TV, press to display the last channel viewed.
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Connect to the composite video (yellow) and stereo audio outputs (white and red) of an external component, such as a camcorder or videogame, using RCA cables. Use the white input for mono sources. DDV2120 Menu Video Audio 2 - Quick Tour...
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The following is an overview of the front panel display. DECK 1 S L P D E C K 1 S T A T U S I N D I C A T O R Lights to show you that Deck 1 is active.
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The following is an overview of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Deck 1 Play 0 : 00 : 00 Ch 10 Fri Jan 12, 2001 D A T E A N D T I M E When the TV View is set to Channel, Line 1, or Line 2, the date and time are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
This Chapter will show you how to copy tapes with your Dual-Deck VCR. To set up the Commercial Free Copy feature, please see Chapter 9. Follow these steps to copy a tape from Deck 1 to Deck 2. POWER VCR Plus+ SLOW TRK–AUTO–TRK REPEAT...
Follow these steps to set the default Copy Settings for your Dual-Deck VCR. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit press COPY SETTINGS Comm.
This Chapter will show you how to play videotapes and Follow these steps to play a standard VHS or Super VHS videotape. POWER VCR Plus+ REPEAT 100+ SELECT • • MUTE • DECK1 SP/SLP CLK/CTR AUDIO DUB WHEEL SHUTTLE RING N O T E S •...
Follow these steps to set the default Playback Settings for your Dual-Deck VCR. MENU press MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit press PLAYBACK SETTINGS Deck 1 Hi-Fi Deck 2 Hi-Fi Dual Playback...
This Chapter will show you how to record television programs Follow these steps to record a television show currently in progress. POWER VCR Plus+ SLOW TRK–AUTO–TRK REPEAT 100+ SELECT SCENE/TITLE TV VIEW • • MUTE • DECK1 MENU SP/SLP CLK/CTR CLEAR AUDIO DUB N O T E...
Follow these steps to set the default Record Settings for your Dual-Deck VCR. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit press RECORD/EDIT SETTINGS Dual Recording Date/Time Stamp Timer...
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T I M E R Follow these steps to program your VCR to record up to 16 events. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel press SELECT EVENT [1-16] :01 - - : - - - - - - -...
...continued SET LENGTH (H) [0-9] : 0 2001 10:30PM 1H00M Su Mo Tu We 1-Time Ch10 Deck 1 Auto to set hours and minutes SET TYPE [1-4] : 1 2001 10:30PM 1H00M Su Mo Tu We 1-Time Ch10 Deck 1 Auto press to set type...
This chapter provides step by step instructions for setting up and programming VCR Plus+ recordings, a patented and greatly simplified method of timer recording. Follow these steps to match your local channels to the VCR Plus+ preassigned channels. This process is know as “Channel Mapping” and must be done before you can begin using VCR Plus+.
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The following list contains many of the standard VCR Plus+ channel numbers used in the US and Canada. The first group consists of Cable TV stations and the second group consists of Broadcast TV stations. Use the spaces beside each channel to fill in the local channel for your viewing area.
Follow these steps to program a VCR Plus+ recording. You will need a local TV listing that includes VCR PlusCode numbers. VCR Plus+ press VCR Plus+ E n t e r C o d e [ w i t h ( 0 - 9 ) C l e a r t o C o r r e c t V C R + t o C o n t i n u e M E N U t o Q u i t...
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Follow these steps to extend VCR Plus+ recording a few minutes before and after the scheduled event. This will help to ensure that the entire event is recorded. MENU press MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue...
This Chapter will show you how to use the 8-Scene Editor, A/V Dubbing, Follow these steps to use the 8-Scene Editor to assemble the best scenes from your home movies. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording...
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Follow these steps to edit your tapes manually using the COPY TAPE button. POWER VCR Plus+ SLOW TRK–AUTO–TRK REPEAT SKIP SEARCH/INDEX 100+ SELECT SCENE/TITLE TV VIEW • • • MUTE • DECK1 MENU SP/SLP CLK/CTR CLEAR AUDIO DUB N O T E •...
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Follow these steps to dub new audio and/or video tracks over your prerecorded tapes. I N S E R T T A P E Insert the tape you wish to dub in Deck 2. P O S I T I O N T A P E Play the tape to the point where you want to begin dubbing and press STILL/ F.ADV.
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Follow these steps to insert a new audio track, such as recorded music or narration, onto your target tape. The new audio can be recorded from the front line inputs, rear line inputs, or a microphone. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings...
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Follow these steps to add titles or credits to your home movies using the On-Screen Titler. MENU press MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit press RECORD/EDIT SETTINGS Dual Recording...
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C O M M E R C I A L A D V A N C E This Chapter will show you how to use COMMERCIAL ADVANCE to skip commercials during playback of recordings, and remove marked commercials from copied tapes. If you have ever wanted to watch TV without commercials, COMMERCIAL ADVANCE is for you.
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N O T E S • When you use Timer Recording or VCR Plus+ recording to record two consecutive shows on the same channel, program each show separately so that the prologues and epilogues are not automatically skipped. • COMMERCIAL ADVANCE will only mark recordings longer than 20 minutes. C O N F I R M O R C A N C E L When recording is stopped, the VCR will alert you that, “The VCR will begin marking commer-...
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Follow these steps to automatically skip marked commercials while watching a taped TV show. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue/Idioma = Move = Sel press PLAYBACK SETTINGS Deck 1 Hi-Fi Deck 2 Hi-Fi Dual Playback Auto Play/Rewind...
Follow these steps to remove all marked commercials while making a copy of a taped TV show. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit press COPY SETTINGS Comm.
This Chapter will show you how to locate recordings on your videotapes, as well as scan through the previews at the start of rented movies. Follow these steps to place Index Marks on your recordings. POWER VCR Plus+ TRK–AUTO–TRK REPEAT 100+ SELECT •...
Follow these steps to locate recordings by scanning or searching for Index Marks. SEARCH press INDEX SEARCH MENU Index Search/Scan Blank Search Direct Time Search Return to 0:00:00 Manual CA Playback = Move = Sel MENU = Quit press DECK ONE INDEX MENU Index: - - S c a n : P r e s s F F o r R E W S e a r c h : 1 - 9 9 T h e n F F / R E W...
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Follow these steps to find the nearest blank segment of tape, find a specific tape counter position, or return to 0:00:00. SEARCH press INDEX SEARCH MENU Index Search/Scan Blank Search Direct Time Search Return to 0:00:00 Manual CA Playback = Move = Sel press DECK ONE TIME SEARCH...
Follow these steps to enjoy MOVIE ADVANCE, a handy feature that automatically finds the beginning of the movie on most rented and purchased video tapes. You can also use MOVIE ADVANCE to selectively watch or skip the previews. SEARCH press INDEX SEARCH MENU I s T h i s a...
A P P E N D I X A D V A N C E D C O N N E C T I O N S This Chapter will show you how to connect additional components, such as a cable box, stereo, or satellite receiver, to your Dual-Deck VCR. Follow these steps to change the RF Output Channel from 3 (the default) to 4 in the menu system.
Follow these steps to activate Cable Box Control, which uses the supplied “Cable Mouse” to automatically select channels on your cable box when programming VCR Plus+ or standard Timer Recordings. Position the Cable Mouse directly over the IR (infrared) remote sensor. MENU press MAIN MENU...
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...continued press VCR Plus+ Setup VCR Plus Channel Setup Timer Extend Cable Box Control Cable Box Code Cable Box Output = Move = Sel press for Cable Box Control Cable Box Code Cable Box Output BRAND Anvision ... 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62 Archer ... 29,42,44 Cablestar ...
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Follow these steps to connect your Dual-Deck VCR to a stereo system, stereo television, or monitor TV. STEREO CONNECTION C O N N E C T V C R T O S T E R E O Connect RCA cables from the ”Line Out 1”...
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You can control your Dual-Deck VCR with a PC through the 6-pin Multimedia Control Port. This requires a special software package, called Go-Port, that you can order directly from Sensory Science Corporation. For more information, please contact our Customer Service Department at (480) 922-0896.
Follow these steps to connect high-end video equipment to the S-Video input on the back of your VCR. You must set “Line 2 Video In” to “S-Vid” in the menu system in order to use this connection. Connect to S-Video Output of External Device;...
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Follow these steps to connect your Dual-Deck VCR to a second display or recording device, such as a TV or additional VCR. This is useful for monitoring both decks while copying or editing. secondary display/ recording device. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings...
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Follow these steps to label the front and rear A/V inputs; e.g., if you have a DVD Player connected to the rear line inputs, you can change the label from “Line 2” to “DVD” throughout the menu system. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings...
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A P P E N D I X C U S T O M This Chapter will show you how to customize your Dual-Deck VCR experience, with settings that affect language, clock, channels, displays and more. Follow these steps to set the on-screen menu language to English or French.
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Follow these steps to turn Auto Clock Set on or off. You can also specify the time zone and the channel that Auto Clock Set uses to determine your local time. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording...
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If Auto Clock Set is not available in your area, follow these steps to set the clock manually (see notes below before proceeding). press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel press...
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Follow these steps to set Daylight Savings Time manually. You should only set “Daylight Savings” if Auto Clock Set set the time incorrectly. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit...
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Follow these steps to set all Channel Settings for your Dual-Deck VCR, including Channel Source, Add/Remove Channel, Show Weak Channels and Channel Audio. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel press...
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Follow these steps to customize the functionality of the Dual Deck VCR, including Child Lock, Remote Eject, Front Panel Display, On-Screen Display, and RF Output Channel. MENU press MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move...
Follow these steps to reset the Dual-Deck VCR to its factory settings. If you wish, you may preserve your clock settings and any saved timer recordings. press MENU MAIN MENU Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move...
A P P E N D I X This Chapter provides customer support information, as well as a list of frequently asked questions, technical specifications, and the product warranty. The chart below will help you solve common challenges with your Dual-Deck VCR. If you don’t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department as follows: Phone:...
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SYMPTOM Cannot Timer Record. Copy speeds do not match. Tape ejects during copy or record. VCR automatically plays and rewinds. • To turn Auto Play/Rewind off; see page 13. 8-Scene Edit List not working. Cannot eject tapes with remote. Cannot reset Deck 1 tape counter. Tape counters not moving.
The following are the technical specifications for your Dual-Deck VCR. VIDEO SYSTEM TELEVISION SYSTEM AUDIO TRACK TAPE WIDTH TAPE SPEED PLAY/RECORD TIME FF/REW TIME HEADS VIDEO AUDIO WOW & FLUTTER RF MODULATION FREQUENCY RESPONSE POWER REQUIREMENT ENVIRONMENT DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning; FM azimuth luminance;...
This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or replace covered parts in this Sensory Science product for 90 days labor, 1 year parts, from the date of purchase, defined as follows: (1) Original Consumer Retail Purchase; (2) First Rental Purchase Agreement;...
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Thank you for purchasing this Sensory Science Dual-Deck VCR! Sensory Science specializes in developing and marketing innovative digital entertainment products, including digital televisions, Internet media players, DVD players, and high-end home theater components for the digital living room. We take pride in our ability to deliver unparalleled customer support, and are honored to have received the prestigious Inside Track award for Supplier Loyalty two years running.