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- Page 1 U S E R ’ S G U I D E O n e T o u c h C o p y AmeriChrome™ Circuitry Auto Assembly Editing Video Sequencing Playback 8-Event Timer Programming Manual #206000...
- Page 2 Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no remueva la cubierta o la parte posterior del VCR. Dentro del VCR no hay partes que requieren servicio. Diríjase solamente a personal calificado cuando requiera servicio.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, on or near a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-... - Page 4 16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE 17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through open-...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S Introduction - Discover the Dual-Deck™ Difference Chapter 1 - Connecting Your Dual-Deck VCR Chapter 2 - The Dual-Deck System™ ... 9 Remote Control ... 9 Front Panel ... 10 Front Panel Display ... - Page 6 DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE Chapter 7 - Editing Features ... 31 Automatic Assembly Editing ... 31 Preparing an Edit List ... 31 Performing an Assembly Edit ... 32 Sync Editing ... 33 Continuing a Sync Edit ... 34 Making Quality Edits ... 34 Chapter 8 - Searching &...
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Page 7: Introduction - Discover The Dual-Deck Difference
Two Decks, One Set of Controls With one remote control for both decks, operating your Dual-Deck VCR couldn’t be easier. Just press the Deck 1 or Deck 2 buttons on the remote control or the Deck Select button on the front panel to switch control back and forth between decks (see diagram next page). - Page 8 DECK SEL E CT Dual-Deck Feature Summary The following are just a few of the many features you will enjoy with your Dual-Deck VCR: • Quality Copies of Any Video at the Touch of a Button • Eight-Scene Automatic Assembly Editing •...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 - Connecting Your Dual-Deck Vcr
VCR. Your Dual-Deck VCR connects to your TV and antenna in exactly the same way as any other VCR. If you already own a VCR, take a few minutes to note how it is hooked up. Then simply swap the Dual-Deck with your old VCR using the same settings and connections. - Page 10 VCR to the VHF IN or CABLE IN connection on the back of your TV. Set the channel on the back of your VCR to 3 or 4 (whichever is not being used by a local TV broadcast).
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Page 11: Chapter 2 - The Dual-Deck System
Manually Adjust Picture Sharpness During Playback Play Tapes in Slow Motion Select Auxiliary Input Select Channels Above 100 Set the VCR's Date & Time Set Last Channel Viewed; Mark Edits; Change Menu Items Set a Timer Recording Enter On-Screen Menu System... -
Page 12: Front Panel
30 One Touch Record On if One Touch Recording, see p. 26 Power Indicator Blinks when VCR is in Auto Power Off mode, see p. 14 On in VCR mode; Off in TV mode, as selected using TV/VCR button... -
Page 13: Front Audio/Video Inputs
Press “2” to select VCR SETTINGS. Press “6” repeatedly to set PANEL DISPLAY to: Auto - Set the Front Panel Display to be lit when the VCR is on, and dim when the VCR is off. On- Set the Front Panel Display to be lit at all times. -
Page 14: On-Screen Display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a transparent screen that shows you information about the status of your Dual-Deck VCR. The OSD appears on your screen automatically when you turn on the power, press a deck function key (such as Play, Rewind, etc.), or change channels. It will disappear automatically after a few seconds. -
Page 15: On-Screen Menu System
On-Screen Menu System The On-Screen Menu System allows you to program all the features of your Dual-Deck VCR. To navigate the On-Screen Menu System, you may use the numeric keys or Select keys on your remote control. In all menus, the selected item is indicated by an asterisk (*) to the left of the item. -
Page 16: Summary Of Automatic Features
Auto Rewind (to prevent accidental erasure by another Timer Event). Auto Stop The VCR will stop automatically if a deck is left in Play Still or Record Pause for more than 5 minutes. This prevents excessive wear on the videotape. -
Page 17: Chapter 3 - Initial Settings
• Language (English, French or Spanish) • Time and Date • Tuner Band and Channel Memory Setting the Language The first time you turn on your VCR or after a power failure, you will automatically see the green Set Language menu. LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA 1 * ENGLISH 2 : FRANCAIS 3 : ESPAÑOL... -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
It is important to set the Dual-Deck VCR’s internal clock to ensure accuracy on Timer Recordings. DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE Setting the Clock the First Time After you set the language for the first time, the SET TIME AND DATE menu will appear automatically. -
Page 19: Setting Tuner Band & Channel Memory
ANT (Antenna) or CABLE. Press the right arrow to move the cursor to AUTO PROGRAM. Press the left arrow to begin Auto Program. The VCR will cycle through all possible TV or cable channels and automatically place the channels you receive into Channel Memory. -
Page 20: Child Lock
Child Lock Your Dual-Deck VCR comes with a Child Lock safety feature that disables Auto Play and all buttons on the VCR front panel. You will still be able to operate all Dual-Deck func- tions with the remote control. To activate Child Lock: Press to display the MAIN MENU. -
Page 21: Chapter 4 - Copy Features
Copy Tape Settings menu. C H A P T E R Copying a Tape Copying tapes is what owning a Dual-Deck VCR is all about. Just follow these simple steps: Insert your source tape into Deck 1 (the top slot of the Dual-Deck VCR). -
Page 22: Speed Matching
EP. For best results, be sure to set Tape Length in the VCR SETTINGS menu (see page 26) before starting EZ-Copy. -
Page 23: Chapter 5 - Playback Features
Press STOP time to remote eject the tape (see page 24). Auto Play/Rewind You can set your Dual-Deck VCR to play and/or rewind your tapes automatically. Just follow these steps: Press to display the MAIN MENU. -
Page 24: Special Playback Functions
Use your remote control to activate a variety of special playback functions. DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE Special Playback Functions The following Special Playback Functions can be activated whenever a tape is playing. To resume normal playback, press again or press... -
Page 25: Sequential & Loop Play
Sequential & Loop Play Two decks give you twice the playback features of a normal VCR. Sequential Play allows you to insert tapes in both decks and play one after another. Loop Play allows you to play both tapes in a continuous loop. -
Page 26: Digital Picture Enhancement
VCR SETTINGS menu. DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE Digital Picture Enhancement Your Dual-Deck VCR is equipped with Digital Picture Enhancement which allows you to adjust sharpness during playback. While picture sharpness is adjusted, you will see a “PIC” value between -8 to +8 on the front panel display. -
Page 27: Chapter 6 - Record Features
Touch Recording (OTR), see page 26. • Add Index Marks to your tape by pressing Record Source Your Dual-Deck VCR uses a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) approach to selecting the Record Source for your recordings. When you press the Deck will record whatever is currently visible on-screen. -
Page 28: One Touch Recording
30-minute increments to the key is pushed during POWER f you press one time RECORD beyond OTR 9:30, the VCR goes into Loop Record mode, which allows Deck 2 to record in a continuous loop. EP (SLP) 2 hrs 6 hrs... -
Page 29: Setting Timer To Record Later
Note: If the clock has not been set, the SET TIME AND DATE menu will appear automatically. You must have the VCR’s clock set to the correct date and time before you can set a Timer Recording, see page 16. -
Page 30: Record Speed
DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE “3” = WEEKLY (records an event at the same time every week) When you select WEEKLY, you will be prompted to enter the day (SUN-SAT) you wish to record. DECK 2 TIMER RECORDING 10:20 12 / 11 / 98 (FRI) -
Page 31: Complete Program Record
Notes: • To delete an event, enter the event number (1-8) on the summary screen, then press remote control. • A Timer Recording will start at the programmed time whether the VCR’s power is on or off. • To exit the Timer Record screen without making any changes, press QUIT •... -
Page 32: Timer Record Errors
Timer Record Priorities If you accidentally set the Timer to record different events (on different channels) at the same time, your Dual-Deck VCR prioritizes these events according to the following rules: Priority is given to the event with the earliest starting time. -
Page 33: Chapter 7 - Editing Features
“cleaning up” home camcorder recordings. Mark the beginning and ending points of each desired scene (up to 8 at a time), and your Dual-Deck VCR assembles the scenes automatically (see below). • Sync Editing - This method is ideal for assembling video clips from several tapes onto one tape. -
Page 34: Performing An Assembly Edit
MAIN MENU 1 : COPY TAPE SETTINGS 2 : VCR SETTINGS 3 * 8-SCENE EDIT LIST 4 : CHILD LOCK 5 : LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA PRESS 1~5 TO SET END = [QUIT] You must insert a tape in Deck 1 in order to select 8-SCENE EDIT LIST. -
Page 35: Sync Editing
Edit List. Load a blank tape into Deck 2. Press the key. The Dual-Deck VCR will automati- COPY TAPE cally copy each scene from Deck 1 to Deck 2 in the order programmed. -
Page 36: Continuing A Sync Edit
This happens because the VCR’s full erase head (which erases the video, audio and control tracks) is always a few seconds behind the recording heads. You may see a vibrating rainbow of color in the middle of the picture and sound can become unstable for a few seconds. -
Page 37: Chapter 8 - Searching & Index Features
Press to reset the counter to 0:00:00. You can do CLEAR this anywhere on a tape. Note: Any time you insert a tape into your Dual-Deck VCR, the Tape Counter will reset to zero automatically. Zero Return Use the button to automatically fast forward or rewind SKIP the tape to counter position 0:00:00. -
Page 38: Vhs Index Search System
VISS is the industry standard, so you can use it with other VCRs and camcorders that follow the standard. Here’s how it works: • The VCR automatically places an Index Mark at the start of every recording (when this happens, you will see “IDX” flash briefly on the On-Screen Display). -
Page 39: Other Search Options
OR SET COUNTER DIRECTION POS = [1] NEG = [2] ERASE = [CLEAR] END = [QUIT] The Dual-Deck VCR allows you to search for blank sections of tape and specific counter locations. DECK ONE BLANK SEARCH DECK ONE TIME SEARCH GO TO: –... - Page 40 DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE...
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Page 41: Chapter 9 - Advanced Connections
Connect the VCR to your TV - Attach the supplied RF Coaxial Cable from the TV OUT connection on the back of the VCR to the VHF IN or CABLE IN connection on the back of your TV. Turn on the Power for your VCR, TV and converter box. -
Page 42: Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup
Connect the VCR to your Converter Box - Attach the supplied RF coaxial cable from the TV OUT connection on the back of your Dual-Deck VCR to “Input” on the back of your cable converter box. Connect the Converter Box to your TV - Attach an RF Coaxial Cable from the “Output”... - Page 43 Select the desired channel to view on the cable con- verter box. To record and view a basic channel: Set the TV/VCR selector to VCR on your Dual-Deck VCR. Set the TV to channel 2, 3 or 4, whichever is used by your cable system.
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Page 44: Audio Connections
TV programs with improved sound quality. Attach an RCA cable from the Audio Out jack on the back of your Dual-Deck VCR to one of the Audio In jacks on your stereo receiver. On your stereo receiver, select the appropriate input (“VCR”, “Tape”... -
Page 45: Monitor Connections
Attach RCA cables from the Rear Audio and Video Outputs on the back of your Dual-Deck VCR to the Audio and Video Inputs on your monitor TV. To view the VCR output on the monitor, switch the monitor to “Video,”... -
Page 46: Connecting Other Video Equipment
• Laser Disc Player • Video Camera • Camcorder Connect the Video Equipment to your VCR - Attach RCA cables from the A/V outputs on the additional video equipment to the A/V inputs on the front panel of your VCR. -
Page 47: Chapter 10 - Helpful Information
3 or 4, try adjusting the fine tuning on your TV. You may also try changing the output channel of the VCR (if it’s set to 3 change it to 4 or vice versa). Then make sure your TV is set to the same channel. - Page 48 VCR so the “beam” is not obstructed. The signal from the remote can sometimes be obstructed if a very strong light source, such as sunlight, falls on the front panel of the VCR. Finally, make sure the batteries in your remote control are fresh and installed properly.
- Page 49 Dual-Deck VCR must be serviced by an authorized service center. The VCR must have a tape in Deck 1 for the Edit List to appear because a tape is required to do any editing. Edit List is not available during Copy Tape.
- Page 50 If the VCR is playing an unrecorded or blank tape, the VCR cannot produce on-screen data to be displayed. Stop the tape or record on it to allow the On-Screen Display to resume.
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Page 51: Technical Specifications
T-200 tape at EP mode: Up to 10 hours FF/REW TIME T-120 tape: 3 minutes 15 seconds HEADS Video: Deck 1: (GV6000) dual azimuth two head, Deck 2: dual azimuth two head Audio: 1 stationary head Control: 1 stationary head... -
Page 52: 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. Dual-Deck VCR remote controls are warranted for 90 days from the date of purchase. -
Page 53: Dual-Deck Index
Dual-Deck Index Symbols 100+ Button 9, 17 8-Scene Edit List 31, 32 Adding Channels 18 Always (Every Day) Recording 28 AmeriChrome™ circuitry 5 Antenna, Setting the 17 Assembly Edit, Performing 32 ATR (Automatic Tracking) 10, 23 Audio Connections 42 Audio/Video Inputs, Front 11 Auto Dimmer 14 Auto Play 14, 21 Auto Power Off 14... - Page 54 Record Source 12, 25, 27 Record Speed 26 Recording, One Touch 26 Recording TV Programs 25 Remote Control 9 Remote Eject 14, 24 DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE Repeat Button 22 Review 22 Safety Instructions i Satellite Receiver, Connecting 44 Search Features 35...
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Page 55: Dual-Deck Menu Tree
Dual-Deck Menu Tree Below is a visual flowchart of the Dual-Deck VCR Menu System, indicating the default settings for every menu. Use the number keys (or the up, down, left and right arrow keys) to navigate through the menus. INITIAL SETUP... - Page 56 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-1732 (480) 998-3400 E-Mail: custsvc@govideo.com #206000 PRINTED IN SINGAPORE 6/98...