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Page 2: Fcc Notice
Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of this VR1940 DVD Recorder+VCR. We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case service is required, please take a moment to write down your serial number located on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder+VCR: ______________________________________ ��������... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Playback Settings / 25 Record Settings / 27 ©2004 GoVideo. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions – All the safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operat- ing instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the prod- uct and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 5 Important Safety Instructions tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna–discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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Page 6: Welcome
Welcome This Chapter provides a basic introduction to the DVD Recorder+VCR, including an overview of the front panel, rear panel, and remote control. DVD Recorder+VCR User’s Guide... -
Page 7: Unpacking
Unpacking Check to make sure the following items are included with your DVD Recorder+VCR: ������ ������� ��� ��������� �� ����� ����� ��������� ����� Compatible Media This DVD Recorder+VCR will play the following media: • • Audio CD • Video CD/Super Video CD •... -
Page 8: Front Panel
AV 1 DV IN • Lights green when DVD deck is controllable. • Lights orange when DVD deck is busy. • Lights red when DVD deck is re- cording. �� �� �� DVD RECORDER+VCR VR1940 VIDEO L - AUDIO - R... -
Page 9: Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display Front panel display overview: � � � T IME R �� �� 1 Pause indicator 2 Play indicator 3 VHS indicator 4 DVD indicator 5 SVCD indicator 6 VCD indicator 7 MP3/JPEG File indicator 8 CD indicator �... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Rear panel overview: � � 1 ANTENNA OUT jack 2 ANTENNA IN jack 3 S-VIDEO IN jack 4 AV 2 IN jacks 5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks DVD Recorder+VCR User’s Guide � � � � � 6 AV OUT jacks 7 S-VIDEO OUT jack 8 COAXIAL OUT jack �... -
Page 11: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control overview: EJECT POWER � � � PREV � STOP PLAY PAUSE � � � ENTER � DISC MENU SETUP GUIDER � TITLE TIMER EDIT �� TRACKING �� – �� �� �� �� DISPLAY �� INPUT �� ��... -
Page 12: Connections
Connections This Chapter shows you how to connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV and other home theater components. • • DVD Recorder+VCR User’s Guide For basic connections, see pages 13-15. For advanced connections, see pages 16-19. -
Page 13: Antenna/Basic Cable Connections
Antenna/Basic Cable Connections If you are using an antenna or basic cable TV service: Connect the RF coaxial cable from the antenna or cable wall outlet to the rear panel of the DVD Recorder+VCR as shown. Connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV; see page 15. ��... -
Page 14: Cable Box/Satellite Receiverconnections
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver: Connect an RF cable from the wall outlet to the cable box/receiver. Connect an RF cable from the cable box/receiver to the DVD Recorder+VCR. Connect the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV; see page 15. �����... -
Page 15: Basic Tv Connections
Turn on your TV and set it to channel 3 (for the RF connection) or the appropriate Video input (for the AV connection). • The GoVideo splash screen appears. Continue with Chapter 3 to set up your DVD Recorder+VCR. ��� ������������... -
Page 16: Enhanced Video Options
Enhanced Video Options If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality. Connect an S-Video cable OR set of Component Video cables from the DVD Recorder+VCR to your TV as shown. Select the S-Video or Component Video input on your TV to view the DVD Recorder+VCR. -
Page 17: Enhanced Audio Options
Enhanced Audio Options If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy superior sound quality. Connect left/right audio cables from the DVD Recorder+VCR to your stereo system as shown. Connect a digital coaxial cable from the DVD Recorder+VCR to your digital audio receiver as shown. -
Page 18: Rear Av Connections
Rear AV Connections You can view and record from an external device, such as a VCR, connected to the rear AV or S-Video inputs. Connect standard audio/video cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD Recorder+VCR as shown. Connect an S-Video cable and audio cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD Recorder+VCR as shown. -
Page 19: Front Av Connections
• To view the external device, press INPUT on the remote control until AV1-Front or DV appears on screen. • To record from the external device, see page 35. ��� ������������ DVD RECORDER+VCR VR1940 CH – CH + AV 1... -
Page 20: Setup
Setup This Chapter allows you to customize the DVD Recorder+VCR to meet your system requirements and personal preferences. Key settings: • • • DVD Recorder+VCR User’s Guide To set the date and time, see page 23. To set your TV aspect ratio, see page 25. To search for TV channels, see page 29. -
Page 21: Setup Menu Overview
Setup Menu Overview The Setup menu allows you to customize your DVD Recorder+VCR. Choose from seven categories: • System Settings – see page 22 • Clock Settings – see page 23 • Language Settings – see page 24 • Playback Settings – see pages 25-26 •... -
Page 22: System Settings
System Settings Video Output Activates the Component Video or Progressive Scan output to your TV. Press SETUP. Select System > Video Output. Choose from the following: Component - Activates the Compo- nent Video output. Progressive - Activates the Progres- sive Scan output. NOTE: •... -
Page 23: Clock Settings
Clock Settings Auto Clock Enables the clock to be set automatically or manually. Press SETUP. Select Clock > Auto Clock. Choose from the following: On - Sets the clock automatically whenever the unit is powered off. Manual Date & Time settings will be dimmed. -
Page 24: Language Settings
Language Settings On-Screen Display Language Sets the default language for On-Screen Displays and the Setup menu. Press SETUP. Select Language > OSD. Select your preferred OSD language (English, Français, or Español). Menu Language Sets your preferred language for DVD Disc Menus. Press SETUP. -
Page 25: Playback Settings
Playback Settings YourDVD YourDVD automatically searches for your playback preferences (including Audio language, Subtitle language, and Surround mode) every time you load a DVD disc. It then selects those preferences if they are available on the disc. Press SETUP. Select Playback > YourDVD. Turn YourDVD on or off. -
Page 26: Parental Control
Playback Settings Parental Control Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. Press SETUP. Select Playback > Parental. Select the desired Parental Control rating from 1 (Kid Safe) to 8 (Adult), then press ENTER. •... -
Page 27: Record Settings
Record Settings DVD Record Quality Sets the default quality for DVD recording. Press SETUP. Select Record > DVD Quality. Choose from the following: HQ (best) – 1 hour/disc SP (better) – 2 hours/disc EP (good) – 4 hours/disc SLP (fair) – 6 hours/disc Auto Chapter Marking Enables automatic chapter marking at regular intervals during DVD recording. -
Page 28: Audio Settings
Audio Settings Digital Out Sets the format of the digital audio signal from the rear panel Coaxial jack. Press SETUP. Select Audio > Digital Out. Choose from the following: PCM – Select if the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected to a 2- channel (stereo) digital amplifier. -
Page 29: Tv Tuner Settings
TV Tuner Settings TV Signal Specifies whether the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected to an antenna or cable TV source. Press SETUP. Select TV Tuner > TV Signal Choose from the following: Antenna - Select if the DVD Recorder+VCR is connected to an antenna. -
Page 30: Channel Editing
Channel Editing About the Channel Editor The DVD Recorder+VCR includes a special Channel Editor that allows you to add, delete, reorder, name, insert, or swap channels while watching TV. Press INPUT to select TV mode. Press EDIT to display the Channel Edi- tor menu. -
Page 31: Vcr Plus+ Setup
VCR Plus+ Setup About VCR Plus+® The VCR Plus+ Programming System® (VCR Plus+) greatly simplifies Timer Recording.To record a show, just look up its PlusCode programming number in your newspaper or magazine listings, then enter it into the Timer Record menu; see page 37. -
Page 32: Vcr Plus+ Channel Mapping
VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping The following chart is to assist you in mapping each Guide Channel Number (GCN) to your local channel numbers. Cable Channels Network Guide Channel Number (GCN) A&E Bravo Cinemax Cinemax 2 Comedy Central CSPAN Discovery Channel Disney Channel E! Entertainment Television... -
Page 33: Operations
Operations This Chapter shows you how to use the most com- mon features of the DVD Recorder+VCR, including recording, playback, and editing DVDs. • For recording/copying features, see pages 33-37. • For playback features, see pages 38-41. • For editing features, see pages 42-43. -
Page 34: Basic Recording
• To watch your recording, see page • To finalize a disc to play on other DVD players, see page 44. NOTE: • You cannot change channels or record quality during recording. -
Page 35: Recording From An External Source
Recording from an External Source Recording from a Camcorder or other Device Follow these steps to record from a camcorder or other external device. Connect your external device to the front panel or rear panel inputs; see pages 18-19. Insert a recordable disc or VHS tape. Press INPUT repeatedly to select: AV1-Front - For a device connected to the front Audio/Video Input. -
Page 36: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording Follow these steps to program a timer recording. Before you begin, make sure the Date and Time are set correctly (see page 23), and that your disc or tape has enough available space to record the desired program. -
Page 37: Vcr Plus+ Recording
VCR Plus+ Recording Setting a VCR Plus+ Recording VCR Plus+ simplifies timer recording by allowing you to enter a single code (found in most local TV listings) instead of detailed date, time, and channel information. Follow these steps to program a VCR Plus+ recording. Insert a recordable disc or VHS tape. -
Page 38: Copying Tapes/Discs
Copying Tapes/Discs Copying VHS to DVD Follow these steps to copy a VHS tape to DVD. • It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded material. If the tape or disc you are attempting to copy is copy-protected, you will not be able to copy it. -
Page 39: Dvd/Tape Playback
DVD/Tape Playback Playing a DVD Follow these steps to play a DVD. Press POWER to turn on the DVD Recorder+VCR. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. Load your DVD in the disc tray with the label side up. • Press EJECT to open and close the disc tray. -
Page 40: Special Dvd Playback Options
Special DVD Playback Options Special Options During DVD Playback DISC MENU DISC MENU Displays the DVD Disc Menu (if available). Use the and ENTER keys to select options in the Disc Menu. TITLE TITLE Displays the DVD Title Menu (if available). DISPLAY DISPLAY Displays playback infor-... -
Page 41: Special Vhs Playback Options
Special VHS Playback Options Special Options During VHS Playback DISPLAY DISPLAY Displays playback infor- mation, including elapsed time and playback status. FF Scans forward at 4x normal speed. In Stop mode, fast- forwards the tape. REW Scans backward at 4x, nor- mal speed. -
Page 42: Other Disc Playback
Other Disc Playback Audio CD Playback To play an Audio CD: Load the Audio CD in the disc tray. • The disc will begin playback auto- matically. Press PREV/ NEXT to browse the tracks. Press PAUSEto pause playback. Press STOP to stop playback. Use the 0-9 keys to select a specific audio track, then press ENTER. -
Page 43: Editing Options
Editing Options About Title Editing Once you have recorded a Title to a DVD+R/RW disc, you can name, protect, overwrite, or erase it using the Title Editor menu.You can also hide or show chapters within the selected Title. Press PLAY or GUIDER DVD Disc Menu. -
Page 44: Formatting/Finalizing Discs
What is Finalizing? • Finalizing a DVD+R locks its record- ings in place so the disc can be played on most standard DVD players. • After you have finalized a DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc. -
Page 45: Help
Help This Chapter shows you how to get help, including troubleshooting, customer support, and warranty information. -
Page 46: Customer Support
The Troubleshooting section below will help you solve common issues with your DVD Recorder+VCR. If you don’t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department as follows: Phone (800) 736-7679 E-Mail customersupport@govideo.com www.govideo.com Troubleshooting SYMPTOM No power. No picture. - Page 47 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Some channels are skipped over when using CH Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Camcorder image via AV input or DV IN to DVD Recorder+VCR is not shown on TV screen. Can’t play disc recorded on this DVD Recorder+VCR on another DVD player.
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Page 48: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications General Power Supply AC 100~240V, 60 Hz Power Consumption ~36 W Operating Temp. 5~40°C (36°~104°F) Operating Humidity 5~80% RH Dimensions (W/H/D) 420 x 90 x 268 mm Net Weight ~2.8 kg Tuner Signal UHF/VHF/CATV Tuner System NTSC-M Connections Front Panel Video Input RCA Connector (yellow) x1... -
Page 49: Warranty
What is Covered and How Long This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or replace covered parts in this GoVideo product for 90 days labor, 1 year parts, from the date of purchase, defined as follows: (1) Original Consumer Retail Purchase;... -
Page 50: Index
Index A-B Repeat 40, 41 Add/Delete Channels 29, 30 Angle 40 Aspect Ratio 25 Audio 40 Audio CD Playback 42 Audio Language 24 Audio Settings 28 AutoPlay 25 Auto Channel Search 29 Auto Chapter Marking 27 Auto Power Off 22 Channel Editor 30 Child Lock 22 Compatible Media 7...
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