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DDV9150
User's Guide
Go-Video/Sensory Science
7835 East McClain Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260
www.sensoryscience.com
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  • Page 1 DDV9150 User’s Guide Go-Video/Sensory Science 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www.sensoryscience.com www.govideo.com...
  • Page 2 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not open the cabinet; dangerous high voltage is present. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This video cassette recorder should only be used with 120V, 60Hz (standard U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote Eject ... 20 Main Menu Tree ... 21 Go-Video is a registered trademark of Setup Menu Tree ... 22 Sensory Science Corporation. Copy Menu Navigation - Remote Control ... 23 Tape, Video Sequencing, and Dual- Menu Navigation - Front Panel ... 24 Deck VCR are trademarks of Sensory Reset Factory Settings ...
  • Page 4 4 - Tuner & Channel List Tuner Band ... 29 Auto Channel Search ... 30 Add Channel ... 31 Remove Channel ... 32 Show Weak Channels ... 33 5 - Copy Features Basic Copying ... 35 EZ Copy ... 36 Copy Mode ...
  • Page 5 8 - Timer Recording 55 How to Set a Timer Recording ... 55 Timer Recording Errors ... 60 9 - Editing Features 61 8-Scene Editor ... 61 Sync Editing ... 64 How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit ... 66 On-Screen Titler ...
  • Page 6 Appendix B - Help 85 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ... 85 Technical Specifications ... 90 Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ... 91 Index 93 Index ... 93 9150 USER ’ S GUIDE...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Important Safety Instructions 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
  • Page 8 10. POWER SOURCES - This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the 11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked 13.
  • Page 9 15. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
  • Page 10 20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used 21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to 22. HEAT - This video unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products viii 9150 USER...

  • Page 11: Basic Connections

    (+/–). Replace the cover. 1 - Basic Connections Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 BASIC CONNECTIONS Copy Tape POWER SLOW AUTO ¥TV SHUTTLE ¥CABLE ¥DSS REPEAT F.ADV/SKIP 100+ ¥VOL...

  • Page 12: Connect Antenna To Vcr

    VCR. • TV Monitor • Third VCR • Laserdisc Player Connect VCR to TV • DVD Player • Camcorder Connect the supplied RF cable from the • Satellite Receiver OUT (TO TV) jack on the back panel of the •...

  • Page 13: Turn On Vcr

    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 the TV. Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Be sure to use the same channel you used in Step 3.
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  • Page 15: Initial Settings

    Auto Setup The first time you hook up and Set Language turn on your Dual-Deck VCR, it will run Auto Setup. First, Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To you will be prompted to select change the language at any other time, see page 6.

  • Page 16: Set Language Manually

    Set Language Manually Open “Main Menu” If you want 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 6 repeatedly to cycle among English, French, and Spanish. As you do this, the entire Main Menu will be translated into English, French or Spanish.

  • Page 17: Set Clock Manually

    If Auto Clock Set is not avail- Open “Setup Menu” able in your area, follow these steps to set the clock manually. Press and hold the Menu button for 3 If Auto Clock Set has set the seconds. time incorrectly, try adjusting Daylight Savings Time (page 9) and Time Zone (page 10) before setting the clock...

  • Page 18: Set The Time

    Y2K Compliant Set the Time Go-Video Inc. hereby certifies that this Dual-Deck VCR is Use the number keys or the up/down arrow fully compliant with the keys to adjust the following items. To skip an calendar year 2000. Note that item, press the right arrow key: the year 2000 is a leap year.

  • Page 19: Set Daylight Savings Time

    From the Set Clock Menu, you Open the “Setup Menu” may also choose to manually set Daylight Savings, Time Zone, or Press and hold the menu button for 3 Auto Clock Set channel. seconds. Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1. Choose “Daylight Savings”...

  • Page 20: Set Time Zone

    Set Time Zone You can set your Time Zone Open the “Setup Menu” manually to one of the six preset choices. Use this feature Press and hold the menu button for 3 sec- if Auto Clock Set has set the onds.

  • Page 21: Set Auto Clock Set Channel

    If you know a station in your Open the “Setup Menu” local area that broadcasts time Press and hold the menu button for 3 information, you can set it seconds. manually. For example, your local PBS station usually will transmit the time and date. Use this feature only if Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly.
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  • Page 23: The Dual-Deck System

    Remote Control Overview •Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note: Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape. Slow +/– — In Play mode, plays the tape at varying slow motion speeds. •0-9 — Selects channels directly. In the Menu system, selects menu items.
  • Page 24 TV View — Switches the TV display among the Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, and Aux. This allows you to rotate through all your input sources— TV shows, videos, DVD players, etc.—at the touch of a button. Scene/Title — Marks the beginning and ending edit points of scenes in the 8-Scene Editor.

  • Page 25: Front Panel Overview

    Front Panel Overview TV/VCR — Copy Tape — Switches between Copies the tape in the TV’s tuner and Deck 1 to Deck 2. the VCR’s tuner. Deck DDV9150 TV/VCR Channel Video Audio Menu Menu — Opens the Channel Up/Down Main Menu. Press —...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Inputs

    Front Panel Inputs Use the Front Panel Inputs for easy connection to a camcorder or video game. The front panel inputs are referred to as Aux throughout the menu system. V9150 9150 USER ’ S GUIDE Video Line Input — Use to connect the video signal from your external device with an RCA cable.

  • Page 27: Front Panel Display

    VCR — Lights to show you that the Dual-Deck is in VCR mode; i.e. what you see on screen is coming from the VCR and NOT the televi- sion, as set by the TV/VCR button on the front panel. Deck One — Lights to show you that Deck One is active.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Display Settings

    Front Panel Display Settings Open “Setup Menu” You can set the Front Panel Display to dim at night so it doesn’t keep you awake. Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Dual-Deck Features” Press 4. Set “Panel Display” Press 4 repeatedly to turn Panel Display to: 9150 USER...

  • Page 29: Child Lock

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

  • Page 30: Remote Eject

    Remote Eject Open “Setup Menu” Remote Eject allows you to eject tapes by pressing Stop on the remote control. Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Dual-Deck Features” Press 4. Set “Remote Eject” Press 1 repeatedly to turn Remote Eject on or off.

  • Page 31: Main Menu Tree

    The On-Screen Menu System is the control center of your Dual- Deck VCR. It is divided into two sections: • Main Menu — for everyday functions, like EZ Copy, Child Lock, and Timer Recording. • Setup Menu — for seldom used “set and forget”...

  • Page 32: Setup Menu Tree

    Setup Menu Tree SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Auto Time Zone Auto Clock Set Channel Auto ____________________________________ To Move To Select MENU to Quit COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS Copy Mode Auto 2 : Speed Matching 3 : Copy Audio Insert 4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer 5 : Deck1 Rec Source...

  • Page 33: Menu Navigation - Remote Control

    Use the following buttons to Menu enter and navigate within the menu system. Press and release to enter the Main Menu and adjust everyday functions. When you are in the menu system, press to save settings and exit. Menu (3 seconds) Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the Setup Menu and adjust “set and forget”...

  • Page 34: Menu Navigation - Front Panel

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

  • Page 35: Restore Settings

    Open “Setup Menu” If you make changes to the Dual-Deck VCR default settings, Press and hold the Menu button on the remote you can always restore the original factory settings. control for 3 seconds. Select “Reset Factory Settings” Press 5. Decide What to Reset Press 1 if you want to reset everything except the clock and any saved Timer Recordings.

  • Page 36: On-Screen Display Overview

    On-Screen Display Overview Bring up On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) keeps you posted on the status Press Display. The OSD will also appear of the Tuner, Decks, and Aux whenever you activate a Deck function, i.e. input. It also communicates Play a tape, change channels, etc.

  • Page 37: On-Screen Display Elements

    Deck Counter Position— Shows the current tape position or time remaining as set by the Clk/Ctr button. Deck Play/Record Speed— Shows current playback speed (SP, LP, SLP) or record speed (SP, SLP). Deck Record Source— In Deck 1 or Deck 2 View, the record source is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • 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 and hold the Menu button on the only Deck information, or have it turned off at all times unless remote control for 3 seconds. you press the Display key.

  • Page 39: Tuner & Channel List

    Tuner Band Broadcast television comes Open “Setup Menu” into your home in one of two ways: over the air via antenna, Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. or through a cable via a local CATV (Community Antenna Television) provider or Satel- lite.

  • Page 40: Auto Channel Search

    Auto Channel Search You can perform Auto Channel Open “Setup Menu” Search at any time to store only those channels which are Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. active in your area. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3.

  • Page 41: Add Channel

    Open “Setup Menu” Follow these steps to add a channel that was not detected during Auto Channel Search. Press and hold the Menu button for 3 sec- onds. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select “Add Channel” Press the down arrow until Add Channel is selected.

  • Page 42: Remove Channel

    Remove Channel Open “Setup Menu” Follow these steps to remove a channel that was stored during Auto Channel Search. Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select “Remove Channel” Press the down arrow until Remove Channel is selected.

  • Page 43: Show Weak Channels

    Open “Setup Menu” When you run Auto Channel Search, it will skip channels with weak signals, i.e. poor Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. picture quality. With Show Weak Channels, you can add more channels to your list by lowering the cut-off point at Select “Tuner &...
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  • Page 45: Copy Features

    Sync Editing on page 64. 5 - Copy Features Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150...

  • Page 46: Ez Copy

    EZ Copy EZ-Copy automates the entire copy process so you can copy an entire tape at the touch of a button. Just press the Copy Tape button, and the VCR will rewind both decks completely, copy the source tape to the target tape, rewind both decks again, and eject the tapes.

  • Page 47: Copy Mode

    There are two methods of copying a tape from Deck 1 to Deck 2: HQ1 (High Quality 1) and HQ2 (High Quality 2). HQ1 is best if your source tape is recorded in SP. HQ2 is best if your source tape is recorded in LP or SLP.

  • Page 48: Speed Matching

    Speed Matching Speed Matching automatically sets the Deck 2 record speed to be the same as the Deck 1 playback speed when copying a tape. You will typically get the best results with this feature turned on. You must disable this feature to copy multiple movies onto a single blank tape.

  • Page 49: Copy Audio Insert

    You can insert a new audio track, such as music or voice- overs, while you are copying a tape. Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2. Set “Copy Audio Insert” Press 3 repeatedly to set Copy Audio Insert to: •...

  • Page 50: Copy New Audio Track

    VCR is turned off. 9150 ’ USER S GUIDE Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 POWER SLOW AUTO ¥TV SHUTTLE ¥CABLE ¥DSS Deck Copy Tape Video Audio Menu...

  • Page 51: Playback Features

    Record Safety Tab, the tape will begin to play automatically; see page 46. 6 - Playback Features Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 MENU Rewind DECK1 DECK2 PLAYBACK FEATURES Copy Tape Play F. Forward...

  • Page 52: Special Playback Features

    Special Playback Features While a tape is playing, you Freeze Frame can enjoy a variety of special From Play mode, press Play/Still to freeze a playback features, including single frame. Freeze, Scan, Skip, Slow Motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback.
  • Page 53 Review From Play mode, press Rewind to review at two speeds: • Picture Search — Press and release Rewind to review the tape at 5 times normal speed. • Jet Search — Press and hold Rewind to review the tape at 7 times normal speed. Skip From Play mode, press F.Adv/Skip (0) repeatedly up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5...

  • Page 54: Tracking

    Tracking Adjusting the Tracking removes Adjust Tracking Manually the lines that sometimes appear during playback Press the Tracking up/down arrow keys (4, because of slight differences in 6) to move the white lines out of the recording decks. Your Dual- picture.

  • Page 55: 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 and hold the menu button on the continuous loop. For example, remote control for 3 seconds. you may rent a movie that comes on two videotapes and watch them seamlessly one after the other.

  • Page 56: Auto Play/Rewind

    Auto Play/Rewind Auto Play will play tapes Open “Setup Menu” without record safety tabs automatically when they are Press and hold the menu button on the remote inserted. Auto Rewind will control for 3 seconds. rewind tapes when they reach the end during playback.

  • Page 57: Recording Features

    • Be sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program. To change the recording speed, see page 50. 7 - Recording Features Deck Deck Power DDV9150 Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select POWER F.ADV/SKIP...

  • Page 58: Recording Options

    Insert a tape in the second deck and press Play. The TV View will change automatically. To Add Recording Time... See One-Touch Recording (OTR) on page 49. 9150 USER ’ S GUIDE MENU DECK1 DECK2 MENU DECK1 DECK2 DDV9150 Video Audio TV/VCR Channel Menu MENU DECK1 DECK2...

  • Page 59: One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    OTR allows you to add Start Recording recording time in 30-minute increments at the touch of a Follow the instructions on page 47. button. Activate OTR While in Record mode, press Record again to activate One-Touch Recording. OTR 0:30 will appear on the On-Screen Display and the VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes.

  • Page 60: Record Speed

    Record Speed You can adjust the speed at Start Recording which your Dual-Deck VCR records, e.g. to fit more than 2 Follow the instructions on page 47. hours of programming on a T-120 tape. Set Record Speed Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to switch the record speed between: •...

  • Page 61: Record Source

    You can set the Dual-Deck Open “Setup Menu” VCR to record from the Tuner, Decks or Aux inputs. The Auto Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. setting will record whatever is currently visible on-screen. Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2.

  • 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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. a continuous loop. This will allow you to record up to 18 hours of programming in SLP mode.

  • Page 63: Date/Time Stamp

    The Date/Time Stamp allows Open “Setup Menu” you to overlay the date, time, and record source at the start Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. of, or continuously throughout, your recordings. You can use the stamp on all recordings or on timer recordings only.
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  • Page 65: Timer Recording

    How to Set a Timer Recording Sometimes you may wish to Open ”Select Event Menu” record a television show when you’re not home. Or you may Press the Set Timer button. want to create a library of your Notes: favorite TV shows. The Timer Recording Feature allows you •...
  • Page 66 Set Event Date & Time Use the number keys to set the date and time of the event. The default setting is the current date and time. To leave an entry unchanged, press the right arrow key. If you enter an invalid number, you will be prompted to reenter a valid one.
  • Page 67 Set Event Type Use the number keys (1-4) to set how often the event will be recorded. The default setting is one time. 1 1 - Time — The event will be recorded 2 Weekly — The event will be recorded 3 Monday–Friday —...
  • Page 68 Set Recording Deck Use the number keys (1-2) to set the deck in which you would like to record. The default setting is the currently selected deck. 1 Deck 1 — Sets the Timer Recording to 2 Deck 2 — Sets the Timer Recording to Complete Program Record Set Recording Speed When Auto is selected, the...

  • Page 69: Insert Tape

    Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 TIMER D E C K O N E TIMER RECORDING Wednesdays Ch10 Deck1 Auto - - - - - - / - - Ch-- Deck - - -...

  • Page 70: Timer Recording Errors

    Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 Record Safety Tab MENU DECK1 DECK2 TIMER EVENTS OVERLAP Please review the events from the Select Event menu and remove one using the CLEAR key...

  • Page 71: Editing Features

    Open “Main Menu” Press Menu. 9 - Editing Features Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 MAIN MENU...
  • Page 72 Select “8-Scene Edit List” Press 4 to open the 8-Scene Edit List menu. The number 1 and “Begin” will flash. Select Scene Number Choose a scene number from 1 to 8. You can enter scenes in any order. The scene number you choose will flash.
  • Page 73 Make a Tape When you are satisfied with the order and length of each scene, press Copy Tape to begin assembling the tape. Notes: • The Dual-Deck VCR will automatically copy each scene in order from the source tape to the target tape. •...

  • Page 74: Sync Editing

    Record/Pause mode. 9150 USER ’ S GUIDE Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 MENU DECK2 DECK1 Deck...
  • Page 75 To automatically cut commer- Position Source Tape cials when performing a Sync Edit, see Skip Edit on the Play the tape in Deck 1 to the beginning of following page. the segment you wish to copy, then press Still. Use the special playback functions to quickly find the position you want;...

  • Page 76: How To Cut Commercials With Skip Edit

    How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit The Skip Edit feature allows Set Up a Sync Edit you to remove commercials during a Sync Edit at the touch Follow Steps 1-6 on page 64. of a button. Commercials typically run from 1 to 5 minutes in length.

  • Page 77: On-Screen Titler

    You can add titles or credits to Open “Main Menu” your movies with the On- Screen Titler. Create your Press Menu on the remote control. message from over 100 letters, numbers and symbols. There are two steps to using the Titler: Setting up the Titler Message and Recording the Select “Setup Titler Message”...

  • Page 78: Recording Titler Message

    Note: You must be recording a video signal when you record your Titler Message, i.e. you cannot record a title on blank tape. 9150 USER ’ S GUIDE Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9150 Deck Copy Tape...

  • Page 79: 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 Marks, quickly find blank change the view on the front panel display space on a tape, search for among the following: exact tape counter positions, and return to 0:00:00.

  • Page 80: 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 normal recording, OTR (One Touch anywhere on a tape.

  • Page 81: 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 Search/ tape, and then fast-forward or Index. rewind to the next Index Mark. When you find the show you want to watch, press Play.

  • Page 82: Index Search

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

  • Page 83: Blank Search

    You can automatically find the Open “Search Menu” next blank space of your videotape with Blank Search. From Stop or Play mode, press Search/ This is useful when a video- Index. tape has been used but still has open space left for recording. Select “Blank Search”...

  • Page 84: Direct Time Search

    Direct Time Search Use Direct Time Search to Open “Search Menu” locate a specific tape location in hours, minutes, and From Stop or Play mode, press Search/ seconds. This is especially Index. useful when you have taken a careful inventory of the contents of your tape for Select “Direct Time Search”...

  • Page 85: 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 Search/ button. This feature is useful Index. when editing from a baseline counter value of 0:00:00. Select “Return to 0:00:00”...
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  • Page 87: Advanced Connections

    Cable Box Hookup This chapter will show you Connect Cable to Cable Box how to connect external devices, 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” jack on the your Dual-Deck VCR.
  • Page 88 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 89: Play A Tape

    Audio Connections To Receiver Inputs To Television Input Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select (FROM ANT.) LINE AUDIO (TO TV) VIDEO (FROM ANT.) LINE AUDIO (TO TV) VIDEO Deck Copy Tape DDV9150 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 90: Connect Vcr To Tv Monitor

    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 audio and video signals the Audio and Video Inputs on your TV directly from the VCR monitor.

  • Page 91: Connecting Other Video Equipment

    Video Outputs of your external device to • A Third VCR the Audio and Video Inputs on the front of • Laser Disc Player the VCR. • DVD Player • Camcorder • Satellite Receiver • Video Game Since all of these devices use...
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  • Page 93: Appendix A

    Multi-Brand Remote Setup You can program your remote Turn On TV control to operate many popular brands of televisions, Press the power button on your TV. cable boxes, and digital satellite systems (DSS). Program TV Code Press and hold down the TV button while entering the 2-digit code for your brand of television from the list at the right.

  • Page 94: Multi-Brand Remote Operation

    Multi-Brand Remote Operation Operate Your TV, Cable Box, POWER or DSS SLOW AUTO • Press TV to set the remote control to ¥TV SHUTTLE ¥CABLE ¥DSS • Press Cable/DSS to set the remote to F.ADV/SKIP REPEAT 100+ ¥VOL ¥CH ¥MUTE ¥LCV •...

  • Page 95: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following are some of the Why am I not getting a picture? most frequently asked questions • Make sure the TV/VCR button on the front panel is set to VCR (the VCR icon on the front panel display about our Dual-Deck VCRs.
  • Page 96 Why isn’t my remote control working? • Make sure you are pointing the remote control directly at the VCR and that there are no obstacles between • Make sure the batteries in your remote are fresh and installed properly. • The “TV” button may have been pressed by accident. This makes the remote control only operate the Why do my tapes record at different speeds when I use Copy Tape? Because Speed Matching is off in the Copy &...
  • Page 97 Why does my on-screen display show “Error”? This indicates a problem with the VCR tape mechanism. Turn the power off and on again to reset. If this does not clear the error, unplug the VCR from the power outlet and inspect both tape slots for foreign objects, or for jammed or crooked tapes.
  • Page 98 Why can’t I bring up the 8-Scene Edit List? • Insert a tape in Deck 1. The VCR must have a tape in Deck 1 for the Edit List to appear. • Edit List is not available during Copy Tape. Why aren’t the tape counters moving? If the VCR is playing a blank section of tape (only video noise, or “snow”...
  • Page 99 Why is “Copy Tape” blinking on the front panel? The Copy Tape procedure is in Pause mode. See Sync Editing on page 68. Why won’t my remote operate all my TV functions? The remote control does not have a command for every function of your television. Some brands of television will only respond to a limited number of functions.

  • Page 100: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications VIDEO SYSTEM TELEVISION SYSTEM AUDIO TRACK TAPE WIDTH TAPE SPEED PLAY/RECORD TIME FF/REW TIME HEADS VIDEO AUDIO RF MODULATION POWER REQUIREMENT CLOCK BACKUP TIME ENVIRONMENT DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 9150 USER ’ S GUIDE 1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning; FM azimuth luminance; chromi- nance: converted sub system phase shift NTSC-type color signal EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) Normal: 1 track...

  • Page 101: 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 102 This Exclusive Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. GO-VIDEO WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR Sensory Science Corp. 7835 East McClain Drive • Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-1732 (480) 922-0896 • custsvc@sensoryscience.com...

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Symbols 0–9 Buttons 23, 31, 32, 47 8-Scene Editor 61, 62 Add Channel 31 AM/PM 8 Antenna 2, 29 Antenna Cable 1 Antenna Cable, RF 77 Antenna In 77 Antenna, Indoor/Outdoor 29 Arrow Keys 67 Audio Connections 79 Audio Inputs 81 Audio Outputs 81 Audio Outputs, Left &...
  • Page 104 Display Button 28 Display Message 27 Double-Speed 43 DSS (Digital Satellite System) 13, 83 Dual-Deck VCR 1 English 5, 6 Error Messages 27 Event Length, Set 56 Event Number, Choose 55 Event Type, Set 57 EZ Copy 21, 36, 64 F.Adv/Skip Button 42, 43, 66 F.Forward 14, 15, 24, 42, 72 Factory Settings 25...
  • Page 105 Review 43 Rewind 15, 17, 24, 43, 71 QSound 13 Rewind Button 72 Quick Reference Guide 1 RF Antenna Cable 77 Right Arrow 23 RCA Cables 16, 79, 80, 81 Read Me First 1 Satellite Receiver 77 Real-Time Tape Counter 69 Scene, Beginning of 62 Record Button 15, 47, 49, 68, 81 Scene, End of 62...
  • Page 106 Target Tape 35, 61, 64 Time 8, 11 Time Remaining 69 Time Zone 7, 9, 10 Timer 17, 53, 60 Timer Event 58 Timer Record 68, 81 Timer Record Menu 55 Timer Record Settings 81 Timer Recording 17, 21, 25, 27, 53, 55, 58, 59, 60, 70, 71 Timer Recording Errors 17, 60 Timer Recording, Setting 55...

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