Go-Video DDV9485 User Manual

Go-Video DDV9485 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DDV9485 USER’S GUIDE DD V9 48 5...
  • Page 3 DDV9485 User’s Guide Go-Video/Sensory Science 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www.sensoryscience.com www.govideo.com...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel Display Settings ... 18 Child Lock ... 19 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 ...
  • Page 6 4 - Tuner & Channel List Tuner Band ... 29 Auto Channel Search ... 30 Add Channel ... 31 Remove Channel ... 32 Show Weak Channels ... 33 Tuner Audio ... 34 5 - Copy Features Basic Copying ... 37 EZ Copy ...
  • Page 7 8 - Timer Recording How to Set a Timer Recording ... 57 Timer Recording Errors ... 62 9 - Editing Features 8-Scene Editor ... 63 Sync Editing ... 66 How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit ... 68 On-Screen Titler ... 69 Recording Titler Message ...
  • Page 8 Appendix B - Help Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ... 87 Technical Specifications ... 92 Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ... 93 Index 9485 USER ’ S GUIDE...
  • Page 9: Safety

    VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. 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.
  • 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 15. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power 16.
  • Page 11: 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 • 1 RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable •...
  • Page 12: Connect Antenna To Vcr

    Chapter 11. Set VCR Output Channel Set the channel switch on the back panel of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an active channel in your area. Plug In VCR Connect the VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet.
  • 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 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

    30. • Auto Time Set — Sets the VCR’s internal clock. If Auto Setup is unable to find a clock set channel in your area, you can set the clock manually; see page 7.
  • 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 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

    XDS information • Aux — allows the clock to be set from another AV (Audio/Video) device at- tached to your VCR’s line inputs Set Auto Clock Set Channel 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner And Channel List...
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  • Page 23: The Dual-Deck System

    •MUTE •LCV Top Section *These keys can be used to operate your TV, VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite receiver; see Appendix A to program your remote control. Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2.
  • 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

    Copy Tape — Switches between Copies the tape in the TV’s tuner and Deck 1 to Deck 2. the VCR’s tuner. Hi-Fi Deck DDV9485 TV/VCR Channel Video L Audio R Menu Menu — Opens the Channel Up/Down Main Menu. Press —...
  • Page 26: Front Panel Inputs

    Video Line Input — (Yellow) Use to connect the video signal from your external device with an RCA cable. Hi-Fi Deck TV/VCR Channel Menu Audio Left Input — (White) Use to connect the left audio signal from your external device with an RCA cable.
  • Page 27: Front Panel Display

    VCR — Lights to show you that the Timer — Lights to Dual-Deck is in VCR mode; i.e. show you that a what you see on screen is coming Timer Recording is from the VCR and NOT the televi- stored in memory.
  • 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: 9485 USER...
  • Page 29: Child Lock

    Set “Child Lock” Press 2 repeatedly to turn Child Lock on or off. With Child Lock set to “On”: • The VCR will not power on automatically • Tapes will not play automatically when • All front panel buttons are disabled.
  • 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 : Deck2 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

    Rewind When you are in the menu system, press to back up to the previous menu. F.Forward Selects and cycles through menu items. 9485 USER ’ S GUIDE TV/VCR Channel Video Menu TV/VCR Channel Video Menu Stop / Eject Pause...
  • 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.
  • 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

    TV View — Shows the source you are currently watching (Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, Aux). In Tuner View, shows the Channel Number. Deck Counter Position— Shows the current tape position or time remaining as set by the Clk/Ctr button. Deck 1 Play Speed—...
  • 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 &...
  • Page 44: Tuner Audio

    When a show is not broadcast in stereo, the sound reverts to Mono. audio. Combines left and right audio signals. Use when connecting the VCR to a Mono output device, such as a monitor. SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu...
  • Page 45 • SAP — Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal, often used to transmit a second language, news, or weather broadcasts. SAP will appear on the front panel display if it is available. • TV+SAP — Broadcasts Mono sound out of the left channel and SAP out of the right channel.
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  • Page 47: Copy Features

    VCR. Copy Your Tape Press the Copy Tape button on either the remote control or the front of the VCR. The tape in Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2. • To pause copying, press Copy Tape.
  • Page 48: Ez Copy

    SLP if necessary to copy the entire tape. If there is not enough room to copy the entire source tape, the VCR will copy in SLP until the end of the target tape is reached. 9485 ’...
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: Copy New Audio Track

    • The new audio signal replaces the tape’s original audio track. • If there is no audio source playing, the audio track will be blank. • Copy Audio Insert automatically reverts to off when the VCR is turned off. Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Power...
  • Page 53: Playback Features

    • If Auto Play is on and the tape is missing the Record Safety Tab, the tape will begin to play automatically; see page 48. 6 - Playback Features Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Deck Power DDV9485 Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select Rewind...
  • Page 54: 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, Skip, Slow Motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback.
  • Page 55 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 9 times normal speed. Skip From Play mode, press F.Adv/Skip repeat- edly up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5 min-...
  • Page 56: Tracking

    You may also set Resume Auto Tracking tracking manually. While your tape is playing, press Auto to have the VCR adjust tracking automatically. ATR will flash on the on-screen display. 9485 USER ’...
  • Page 57: 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...
  • Page 58: 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 59: Playback Audio Settings

    Your Dual-Deck VCR will Open “Setup Menu” playback tapes in Hi-Fi stereo sound. Occasionally, you Press and hold the menu button on the may wish to turn Hi-Fi sound remote control for 3 seconds. off and listen to the linear audio track only.
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  • Page 61: Recording Features

    (whichever the switch is set to on the back of the VCR). • Make sure the TV/VCR button on the front panel is set to VCR (the VCR icon will appear on the front panel display). • Be sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program.
  • Page 62: Recording Options

    Press Play/Still. To resume recording, press Record. To Watch a Different Channel... Press the TV/VCR Button on the front panel to switch to TV mode (the VCR icon will disappear from the front panel display), then select a different channel using your TV’s tuner.
  • Page 63: One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    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. Add Recording Time While in OTR mode, press Record again to increase recording time in 30 minute increments up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Page 64: 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 51. 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 65: 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”...
  • Page 66: Ddv 9485 User ' S Guide

    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.
  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69 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 70: Confirm Settings

    When Auto is selected, the Timer event begins to record Use the number keys (1-3) to set the in SP; the VCR then calculates recording speed. The default setting is Auto. how much time is remaining 1 Auto — Complete Program Record (see...
  • Page 71 Deck 2. A warning message will appear on- screen. Press Stop again to cancel the event. Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Deck Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9485 TIMER Hi-Fi D E C K O N E TIMER RECORDING Copy Tape...
  • Page 72: Timer Recording Errors

    • Press Stop on Deck 2. Overlapping Events Two or more events are programmed to occur at the same time: • When you program a new event, the VCR • If events overlap, the first event will be 9485 USER ’...
  • Page 73: Editing Features

    8-Scene Editor There are two ways to edit Insert Source Tape your movies with the Dual- Deck VCR. You can use the 8- Put the tape with your source material in Scene Editor, which automati- Deck 1. cally assembles up to 8 scenes when you mark their beginning and ending points.
  • Page 74 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 75 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. • When the process is finished, return to Step 6 to add more scenes, or press Menu to quit.
  • Page 76: Sync Editing

    9485 USER ’ S GUIDE Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9485 Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9485 Deck Copy Tape...
  • Page 77 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 78: How To Cut Commercials With Skip Edit

    Deck 1 to Deck 2. Cut the Commercials When the commercials start, press F.Adv/ Skip once for every minute of commercials to be deleted. The Dual-Deck VCR will automatically edit out the commercials on the target tape, then resume copying. 9485 USER ’...
  • Page 79: On-Screen Titler

    You can add titles or credits to Open “Main Menu” your movies with the On-Screen Titler. Create your message from Press Menu on the remote control. over 100 letters, numbers and symbols. There are two steps to using the Titler: Setting up the Titler Message and Recording the Title.
  • Page 80: 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. 9485 USER ’ S GUIDE Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Power Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select DDV9485 Deck Copy Tape...
  • Page 81: 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...
  • Page 82: 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 83: Index Scan

    When the Index feature locates an Index Mark, it will play the tape for 5 seconds. If it is the scene you want to watch, press Play. If it is not, the VCR will automatically search for the next Index Mark. Index Scan...
  • Page 84: Index Search

    Enter a number from 1 to 99; i.e. press “0-5” for “5”. Search for Index Marks Press FF or Rewind to begin searching for Index Marks forwards or backwards. When the VCR locates the Index Mark, it will play the tape. 9485 USER ’...
  • Page 85: Blank Search

    Select “Blank Search” Press 2. The Dual-Deck VCR will automati- cally search for the next available blank space on your tape and stop. If no blank space is found, the tape will eject.
  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 89: Advanced Connections

    ANT.)” jack on the back panel of the VCR. Connect VCR to TV Connect the supplied RF cable from the “OUT (TO TV)” jack on the back panel of the VCR to your television’s “Antenna In” jack. Plug In VCR Connect the VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet.
  • Page 90 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.
  • Page 91: Audio Connections

    Connect RCA cables from the Left & Right Dual-Deck VCR to your home Audio Outputs on the back of the VCR to stereo system or stereo TV. the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using a stereo television, connect the Video Output as well.
  • Page 92: Connect Vcr To Tv Monitor

    “Line.” Refer to your monitor’s owner’s manual for the correct setting. Connection is Complete! Note: With this connection, the TV and VCR buttons have no effect. It is as if the TV/VCR button on the front panel were always set to VCR. 9485 USER ’...
  • Page 93: Connecting Other Video Equipment

    To Audio/Video Outputs of External Device SET SOURCE [1-2] : 01 Aug 1998 12:25 PM 1H00M 1 - Time Ch10 Deck2 Hi-Fi Deck Copy Tape DDV9485 Menu TV/VCR Channel Video L Audio R SET SOURCE [1-2] Ch## Auto ADVANCED CONNECTIONS...
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  • Page 95: Appendix A - Multibrand Remote

    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 96: Multi-Brand Remote Operation

    TV or Cable/DSS mode. Cable/DSS mode, it will NOT operate your VCR. To return to VCR mode, press VCR on the remote control. many brands of TV, but not all keys will function for all devices.
  • Page 97: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to • Change the channel switch on the back of the VCR, i.e. if it’s set to 3 change it to 4. Make sure your TV is set 4:00 p.m. MST on Saturday. You to the same channel.
  • Page 98 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 99 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 100 • If the Date/Time Stamp is set to Cont (Continuous) and a recording is in progress, the on-screen menus and Why do I get a blue screen? • If a channel is too weak to deliver a clear picture, the VCR will display a blue screen in its place. To see • Double-check your antenna connections or tuner settings.
  • Page 101 Why do I lose stereo sound when I turn on my VCR? If your TV and VCR are connected with an RF coaxial cable, you will only hear stereo sound if the VCR is turned off. To hear stereo sound with the VCR turned on, you must connect the TV and VCR with RCA line cables;...
  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 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 CLOCK BACKUP TIME ENVIRONMENT DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 9485 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 103: Dual-Deck Vcr Limited Warranty

    What is Covered and How Long This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or replace covered parts in this Go-Video product for 90 days labor, 1 year parts, from the date of purchase, defined as follows: (1) Original Consumer Retail Purchase;...
  • Page 104 (2) Damage from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters or Acts of God. (3) Cabinetry, decorative parts, A/C adapters, knobs or buttons. (4) The foreign country use of this product. (5) Go-Video product which has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way or incor- porated into other products.
  • Page 105: Index

    Aux 26, 59, 83 Connect Antenna to VCR 2 Auxiliary Inputs 81 Connect VCR to TV 2 Auxiliary Mode 81 Connect VCR to TV Monitor 82 Connecting Audio Source 42 Copy 17, 27, 71 Copy Audio Insert 41, 42 Basic Copying 37...
  • Page 106 Display Button 28 Display Message 27 Double-Speed 45 Dual-Deck VCR 1 English 5, 6 Error Messages 27 Event Length, Set 58 Event Number, Choose 57 Event Type, Set 59 EZ Copy 21, 38, 66 F.Adv/Skip Button 44, 45, 68 F.Forward 14, 15, 24, 44, 74...
  • Page 107 Set Month 8, 58 Set Panel Display 18 Set Screen Display 28 Set Time Zone 10 Set TV to Auxiliary Mode 82 Set VCR Output Channel 2 Set Year 8 Setting Copy Audio Insert 41 Setting Date/Time Stamp 56 Setting Playback Mode 47...
  • Page 108 TV Monitor 82 TV Monitor Connections 82 TV, Tuning 80 TV View Button 14, 26, 27, 83 TV+SAP 35 TV/VCR Button 13, 15, 17, 51, 52, 82 Up/Down Arrow Keys 59 Up/Down Arrows 23 User’s Guide 1 VCR 2, 3, 17, 19...
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