Chapter 1 :: Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Go-Video DVD+VCR. 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 DVD+VCR: __________________________________.
:: Remote Control Overview POWER Press to power the DVD+VCR on or off. TRK+/- While a tape is playing, press to manually adjust tracking (i.e., to remove white lines from the screen). Use to select channels and set menu items. SKIP/F.ADV Press to skip ahead in one-minute increments, up to 5 minutes, during VCR playback.
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18 SET TIMER/SUBTITLE Press to set timer recordings. Also press to select available subtitle languages (DVD only). 19 AUTO Press to resume automatic tracking (VCR only). 20 EJECT In VCR mode, press to eject the tape from the VCR deck. In DVD mode, press to open and close the DVD disc drawer.
:: Front Panel Overview Front Panel Features DVD DECK Deck used for playback of DVD, CD, VCD/SVCD and CD-R/RW discs. EJECT Press to open and close the DVD deck, or to eject the tape from the VCR deck. VCR DECK Deck used for playback of VHS tapes.
15 MENU NAVIGATION KEYS " 16 LINE IN 2 (VIDEO L-AUDIO-R) Match yellow (video), red (right audio) and white (left audio) accordingly. Use the white input jack when connecting mono sources. Referred to as Line 2 in the menu system. Front Panel Display Indicators DVD DECK DVD deck is active.
:: Rear Panel Overview IN (FROM ANT.) Connect to your antenna, cable TV, or cable box with a coaxial cable. OUT (TO TV) Connect to your television with a coaxial cable. LINE OUT (DVD & VCR) Connect to the audio/video inputs of your television or stereo receiver using standard audio/ video cables.
Chapter 2 :: Basic Connections The following connections are required in order to operate your DVD+VCR: Connect Antenna to DVD+VCR antenna or cable TV jack to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the DVD+VCR back panel. Connect DVD+VCR to TV Choose either RF Out or Line Out: a.
:: Advanced Connections S-Video Connections Use for improved picture quality when watching DVD movies. Before you begin, please note the following: • Your television must be equipped with an S-Video input. • You can only watch the DVD player through the S-Video output. The VCR, tuner and menu system are only available through the RF Out or Line Out connection, see page 7.
Component Video Connections Use for superior picture quality when watching DVD movies. Before you begin, please note the following: • Your television must be equipped with Component Video inputs. • You can only watch the DVD player through the Component Video outputs. The VCR, tuner and menu system are only available through the RF Out or Line Out connection, see page 7.
Stereo Receiver Connections Follow these steps to connect the DVD+VCR to a stereo receiver: Connect DVD+VCR to Stereo Receiver cables from the Line Out jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the line in jacks on your stereo receiver. Select Line or Aux Set your stereo receiver to its Line or Aux input (refer to your stereo owner’s guide for the proper setting).
Audio/Video Receiver Connections Follow these steps to connect the DVD+VCR to an audio/video receiver. Connect DVD+VCR to Audio Receiver audio cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD+VCR to the matching digital audio input on your audio/video receiver. Adjust Dolby/DTS Decoder Settings and DTS Decoder in the menu system (required);...
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections Follow these steps to connect a cable box or satellite receiver to your DVD+VCR: Connect incoming cable to cable box from your cable TV or satellite jack to the input jack on your cable box/satel- lite receiver. Connect cable box to DVD+VCR from the output jack on the cable box/satellite receiver to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of the DVD+VCR.
Alternative Cable Box Connection This connection method allows you to record from basic cable and watch scram- bled channels simultaneously. However, you will not be able to record scrambled channels. Connect incoming cable to DVD+VCR from your cable (CATV) or satellite wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of the DVD+VCR.
Other Audio/Video Connections Follow these steps to connect an external audio/video device, such as a camcorder or video game, to your DVD+VCR. The DVD+VCR will automatically detect when a device is plugged into the front line input; see “Automatic Input Switching” below. Connect device to DVD+VCR Connect audio/video cables from the line outputs of your...
Chapter 3 :: About Menu Navigation The following keys are used to display and navigate the DVD+VCR menu sys- tem: SETUP/ENTER Press to display the menu system and confirm menu set- tings. Press to move up the list of menu items. Press to move down the list of menu items.
As soon as you press SETUP/ENTER, the DVD+VCR will automatically perform the following steps: Auto Channel Search Automatically detects whether an antenna or cable is connected, then searches for all active chan- nels in your area. Auto Clock Set Sets the DVD+VCR internal clock. This procedure may take a few minutes to complete.
RF Output Channel The RF Output Channel is the channel you tune your television to when using the DVD+VCR with an RF connection (see page 7). You can choose either chan- nel 3 (the default setting) or 4. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select RF Output CH.
:: VCR Setup For Channel Setup menu, please see page 23. Date/Time Stamp The Date/Time Stamp will superimpose the date and time on VHS recordings. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Date/Time Stamp as follows: "...
Press to select and set Auto Play/Rewind as follows: " BOTH Enables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind. PLAY Enables Auto Play only. Tapes without record safety tabs will play automatically when inserted. Enables Auto Rewind only. Tapes will rewind automatically at the end of the tape. NONE Disables both Auto Play and Auto Rewind.
:: Clock Setup Auto Clock Set Auto Clock Set will automatically seek the time in your area from stations broadcasting XDS (extended data services). If the time is set incorrectly, try set- ting Daylight Savings and Time Zone manually. If the time is not set at all, or if you are using the cable box hookup, turn off Auto Clock Set and set the clock manually;...
Time Zone If the DVD+VCR sets your clock incorrectly, try adjusting Time Zone manually. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select Clock Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Time Zone as follows: " AUTO Automatically detects your local time zone. EASTERN Selects Eastern Standard Time.
Set Clock Manually If Auto Clock Set is not available in your area, follow these steps to set the clock manually. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select Clock Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Auto Clock Set to OFF. Time Zone and "...
:: Channel Setup Tuner Band Tuner Band tells the DVD+VCR whether you are using an antenna or cable (CATV) to receive incoming television signals. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select Channel Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Tuner Band as follows: "...
Show Weak Channels When you select channels with weak signals, you can choose to view a distorted picture or replace it with a blue screen. Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select VCR Setup Menu. " Press to select Channel Setup Menu. "...
:: DVD Setup TV Aspect Ratio TV Aspect Ratio refers to the shape of your television, expressed as the length divided by the width of the screen. Standard television screens are 4:3, while widescreen televisions are 16:9. It is important to set the TV Aspect Ratio so DVD movies display at the appropriate size for your television.
Black Level Black Level allows you to set the reference level for black in the video signal: Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select DVD Setup Menu. " Press to select and set Black Level as follows: " Enhanced black level for increased brightness/contrast when viewing DVDs.
:: Language/Audio Setup Audio Language Select your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks: Press SETUP/ENTER. • Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. Press to select DVD Setup Menu.
Disc Menu Language Select your preferred language for DVD disc menus: Press SETUP/ENTER. • Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing. Press to select DVD Setup Menu.
Dolby Digital Decoder If you have connected the DVD+VCR to an audio/video receiver equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you must enable this feature in the menu system to enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound. Press SETUP/ENTER. • Make sure the DVD deck is stopped before pressing SETUP/ENTER. You will not be able to enter the DVD Setup menu if a DVD is playing.
:: Rating Control Setup Set/Change Rating Level Press SETUP/ENTER. Press to select DVD Setup Menu. " Press to select Rating Control. If the Enter Password screen " appears, then Require Password has already been set to Yes. Skip to step 5. Press to select and set Require Password as follows: "...
Chapter 4 :: Basic Disc Playback To Play a DVD, CD or VCD Press EJECT on the remote control or front panel to open the disc drawer. The DVD+VCR will power on automatically when you open the disc drawer. Place the disc in the drawer with the label side facing up. If the disc has two sides, place the disc with the desired side facing up. Press EJECT again to close the disc drawer.
Additional Disc Playback Options • To freeze playback, press PLAY/PAUSE • To advance one frame at a time (DVD only), press SKIP/F.ADV. • To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE • To skip to the next or previous chapter/track, press FF •...
• If the tape is missing the record safety tab and Auto Play is turned on, the tape will begin playing automatically, see page 18. Additional VCR Playback Options • To freeze playback, press PLAY/PAUSE • To advance one frame at a time when paused, press SKIP/F.ADV. •...
:: Basic VCR Recording To Record to VHS Tape Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. • If the record safety tab is removed, the tape will eject if you try to record. Press SP/SLP to set the record speed to: Standard Play, for best quality.
Options During Recording • To pause recording, press PLAY/PAUSE • To resume recording, press REC again. • To stop recording, press STOP • To watch another television program while you are recording, press TV/ VCR to switch to TV mode, then select a different channel on your televi- sion.
:: Copying DVD to VHS To copy a DVD to VHS tape Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. Insert a VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. Press COPY on the DVD+VCR front panel.
:: Timer Recording To Set a Timer Recording Insert a standard VHS tape with a record safety tab into the VCR deck. Press SET TIMER. • If the clock has not been set, the Clock Setup Menu will appear. You MUST set the clock before you can program a Timer Recording (see page 22).
• The Timer indicator will light when an event is programmed. If there is an error, the Timer indicator will blink (see Timer Recording Errors below). • To delete an event, use " CLEAR. Timer Recording Errors Tape Missing Insert a VHS tape in the VCR deck. Tape Missing Tab Insert a VHS tape with a record safety tab.
:: MP3 Playback MP3 is a popular music format which allows you to compress music files up to 1/12 of their original size while retaining near CD quality sound. Your DVD- VCR can playback MP3 files burned onto a CD-R/RW disc. Insert a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files into the DVD deck.
Chapter 5 :: Special Playback Features Title/Chapter/Time DVDs are organized into Titles (movies) and Chapters (individual scenes), while CDs are organized into Tracks (songs). To jump to a specific Title, Chapter or Time on your disc: Press DISPLAY during DVD/CD playback. Press to select Title, Chapter or Time.
Zoom To zoom in at two or four times normal magnification during DVD playback: Press ZOOM during DVD playback to display the magnifying glass. Press to move the magnifying glass. " Press SETUP/ENTER repeatedly to zoom in at 2X, 4X, 2X, then back to normal magnification.
3D Sound 3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound with only two speakers. This feature uses Spatializer N-2-2 digital virtual sur- round processing. To activate 3D Sound: Press 3D SOUND during DVD playback. Press to turn 3D Sound On or Off.
• The minimum A-B Repeat time is 5 seconds. Bookmarks Bookmarks allow you to jump quickly to your favorite scenes in a DVD movie. To set up to three bookmarks: Press MARK during DVD playback. Press to move to one of the three bookmark placeholders (- - -). The "...
Repeat this process until all chapters/tracks are added in the desired order. • To change a selection, press CLEAR. When finished adding Chapters/Tracks, press PLAY/PAUSE To cancel Programmed Play, open the disc drawer. :: Search Features About Index Marks Index Marks are like bookmarks on your VHS tapes that help you easily find the start of any recording. Index Marks are inserted automatically during standard recording, one-touch recording, timer recording, or copying.
Blank Search Blank Search makes it easy to find the next available blank (unrecorded) space on your VHS tapes. Insert a VHS tape with recorded material in the VCR deck. While the tape is stopped or playing, press SEARCH/INDEX. Press to select Blank Search.
Customer Service Department as follows: Phone (480) 922-0896 or (800) 736-7679 E-Mail customersupport@sonicblue.com www.govideo.com or www.sonicblue.com Frequently Asked Questions Problem Solution Cannot access Setup menu. • Stop the DVD player. You cannot access the Setup menu while a disc is playing.
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Auto Setup did not find all • If a cable box is connected, the DVD+VCR will only find the cable box output channel. Use the alternative channels. cable box hookup. No audio when playing VHS • You may be watching video from the S-Video or Component video output. Use the RF or Line connection to tapes.
TV shows blue screen. • If current channel is too weak to display clear picture, a blue screen is displayed. • Double-check antenna connections or tuner settings. Power button blinking. • Unit is in Auto Power Off mode. If you press POWER while rewinding, copying, Timer Recording or One- Touch Recording, the unit will automatically turn off when that function is complete.
Erase: 1 full track, 1 audio track WOW & FLUTTER Less than 0.005% (Hi-Fi) FREQ. RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi) DVD Specifications DISC COMPATIBILITY CD, DVD-Video, CD-Digital Audio (5" and 3.5"), CD-Video, MP3 files on CD-R and CD-RW FREQ. RESPONSE 96/48 kHz Sampling: 4 Hz-22kHz S/N RATIO 110 dB DYNAMIC RANGE...
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shall have no liability for service under this warranty if non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) replacement parts are used in the repair of your Go-Video product. What the Owner Must Do If Service is Required If service under this warranty is required, contact the Go-Video Warranty Administrator at (480) 922-0896 to determine the nearest authorized Go-Video service center.
:: Safety Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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13 Protective Attachment Plug The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.
21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts spec- ified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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lames. Pour réduire les risques de chocs électriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle ou l'arrière du module. Il n'y a pas de pièce util- isable à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer l'entretien que par un personnel qualifié. User/Installer Caution Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules.
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2, 15 0-9 buttons Cable Box connections 100+ button Cable Box connections, Al- 3D Sound ternative 3D SOUND button Camcorders 3D Sound indicator CD-Audio CD-G CD-i A-B Repeat CD-R/RW Add/Delete Channels CD-ROM 8, 9, 26 Alt Video Out CH buttons Angle Change Password ANGLE button...
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Playback, VCR Macrovision Playback, VHS Menu Navigation Programmed Playback Random Playback Navigation, menus Rating Control Setup Record Source Record status One-Touch Recording Recording, Basic (OTR) Region 1 Out (To TV) Remote Control Overlapping Events Repeat Title/Chapter RF Out RF Output Channel Pan and Scan Panel Display Photo CD...