Govideo DDV9558 User Manual
DDV9558
USER’S GUIDE
SSC-DDV9558
DDV9558
User’s Guide
Go-Video, Inc.
A Division of Sensory Science Corp.
7835 East McClain Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260
www.govideo.com
www.sensoryscience.com
© 2000 Sensory Science Corporation
All rights reserved.
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. household) current.
Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or
exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501
and 506).
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.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
CAUTION:
To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories.
To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CUIDADO:
Para prevenir incendio, riesgo de choque, o interferencia enfadosa, use solamente los accesorios
recomendados.
Para prevenir electrochoque, no use este enchufe (polarizado) con un cordón de extensión, toma de
corriente, o cualquier otra toma a menos que los dientes puedan ser completamente insertados para
prevenir exposición de los dientes.
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.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou interférences fâcheuses, employer seulement les accessoires
recommandés.
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisée) avec une rallonge, une prise de
courant ou une autre sortie de courant à moins que les lames peuvent être insérées à fond pour
l’exposition des 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 utilisable à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer l'entretien que par un personnel qualifié.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this product.
Table of Contents
Go-Video is a registered trademark of
Sensory Science Corporation. Copy
Tape, Video Sequencing, and DualDeck VCR are trademarks of Sensory
Science Corporation. All other brand
and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Safety v
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. v
1 - Basic Connections 1
First Things First.................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Connect Antenna/Basic Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 2
2 - Initial Settings 5
Auto Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................5
Set Language Manually....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Set Clock Manually ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Set Daylight Savings Time ..................................................................................................................................................9
Set Time Zone................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Set Auto Clock Set Channel .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3 - The Dual-Deck System 13
Remote Control Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Front Panel Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Front Panel Line Inputs ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Front Panel Display .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Front Panel Display Settings .............................................................................................................................................18
Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Remote Eject.....................................................................................................................................................................20
Main Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Setup Menu Tree............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Menu Navigation - Remote Control.................................................................................................................................. 23
Menu Navigation - Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................24
Reset Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
On-Screen Display Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 26
On-Screen Display Elements ............................................................................................................................................27
On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ................................................................................................................................... 28
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4 - Tuner & Channel List 29
Tuner Band .......................................................................................................................................................................29
Auto Channel Search ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Add Channel .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Remove Channel ..............................................................................................................................................................32
Show Weak Channels....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Tuner Audio ......................................................................................................................................................................34
5 - Copy Features 37
Basic Copying...................................................................................................................................................................37
EZ Copy ............................................................................................................................................................................38
Copy Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................39
Speed Matching ................................................................................................................................................................ 40
6 - Playback Features 41
Basic Playback..................................................................................................................................................................41
Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Sequential/Loop Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Auto Play/Rewind ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Playback Audio Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 46
7 - Recording Features 47
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Basic Recording ................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Recording Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 48
One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................49
Record Speed ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Record Source ..................................................................................................................................................................51
Sequential/Loop Recording...............................................................................................................................................52
Date/Time Stamp .............................................................................................................................................................. 53
8 - Timer Recording 55
How to Set a Timer Recording..........................................................................................................................................55
Timer Recording Errors .....................................................................................................................................................60
9 - VCR Plus+ Recording 61
VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping ........................................................................................................................................... 61
VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ........................................................................................................................................62
How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording ......................................................................................................................... 63
VCR Plus+ Recording Options..........................................................................................................................................65
VCR Plus+ Timer Extend................................................................................................................................................... 67
10 - Editing Features 69
Sync Editing ......................................................................................................................................................................69
How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit........................................................................................................................... 71
Commercial Advance Recording ......................................................................................................................................72
Commercial Advance Playback ........................................................................................................................................75
Commercial Free Copy .....................................................................................................................................................77
Home Recording Tape ...................................................................................................................................................... 79
Movie Advance Scan Previews ......................................................................................................................................... 80
Movie Advance Find Start of Movie ................................................................................................................................. 82
11 - Search/Index Features 83
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Placing Index Marks ......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Index Scan ........................................................................................................................................................................85
Index Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Blank Search.....................................................................................................................................................................87
Direct Time Search ........................................................................................................................................................... 88
Return to 0:00:00 ............................................................................................................................................................. 89
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12 - Advanced Connections 91
Cable Box Hookup ...........................................................................................................................................................91
Audio Connections ........................................................................................................................................................... 93
TV Monitor Connections .................................................................................................................................................. 94
Connecting Other Video Equipment................................................................................................................................. 95
Line Input Labeling ........................................................................................................................................................... 96
Appendix A - Multi-Brand Remotes 97
Multi-Brand Remote Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 97
Multi-Brand Remote Operation ........................................................................................................................................98
Appendix B - Help 99
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................................................................................................................. 99
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 102
Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 103
Index 105
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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. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING - Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
dusting cabinet.
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous.
7. WATER & MOISTURE - Do not use this video unit near water—for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like.
8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. 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. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES - This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be
operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the unit.
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect 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. See figure below.
Safety
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14. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this video unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to
lightning and power line surges.
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.
16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects
of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician
before use.
18. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates
a need for service.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating
order.
22. HEAT - This video unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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First Things First
1
1 - Basic Connections
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
• Read Me First/Quick Reference Guide
• Warranty/Registration Card
Insert Remote Control Batteries
2
Remove the battery cover by pushing down and
sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert 2 “AA” batteries as shown, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/–). When finished, replace the cover.
1 - BASIC CONNECTIONS 1
Connect Antenna/Basic Cable
Follow these steps only if you
are using an indoor/outdoor
antenna or basic cable. If you
have a:
• Cable Box
• Stereo Receiver
• TV Monitor
• Third VCR
• Laserdisc Player
• DVD Player
• Camcorder
• Satellite Receiver
• Video Game
...or other advanced connection,
please refer to Chapter 12.
Connect Antenna/Cable to
1
VCR
Connect the RF antenna cable from your
indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall outlet
to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back
panel of the VCR.
Connect VCR to TV
2
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.
Set VCR Output Channel
3
Set the channel switch on the back panel of
the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an
active channel in your area.
From Antenna
or Cable
To TV
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Plug In VCR
4
Connect the VCR power cord to a standard
120V/60Hz wall outlet.
Turn On VCR
5
Press the Power button on the remote
control or on the VCR’s front panel.
Turn On TV
6
Press the power button on your TV.
Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4
7
Be sure to select the same channel you
used in Step 3.
Basic Connection is Com-
8
plete!
The Set Language menu will appear on
your television screen. Please proceed with
Auto Setup in Chapter 2.
1 - BASIC CONNECTIONS 3
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Auto Setup
2 - Initial Settings
The first time you power on
your Dual-Deck VCR, you will
be prompted to select English,
French, or Spanish for the onscreen menu system. Then the
VCR will automatically search
for channels and set the VCR’s
internal clock.
Set Language
1
Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To
change the language at any other time, see page 6.
Run Auto Setup
2
As soon as you set the language, the VCR will automatically perform the following steps:
• Auto Channel Search — Automatically detects
whether you have an antenna or cable, then searches
for all active channels. If Auto Setup is unable to
locate channels in your area, you can search and add
channels manually; see page 30.
• Auto Clock 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.
This procedure may take a few minutes to complete.
When finished, it will tune the VCR to the lowest
channel found.
Auto Setup is Complete!
3
Proceed to Chapter 3 for an overview of the Dual-Deck
System.
2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 5
Set Language Manually
To change the on-screen
language at any time, follow
these steps.
Open “Main Menu”
1
Press the menu button on the remote
control.
Select On-Screen Language
2
Press 5 to choose English, French, or
Spanish. Each time you press the button,
the entire Main Menu will be translated
into English, French, or Spanish.
English
French
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Spanish
Set Clock Manually
If Auto Clock Set is not available in your area, follow these
steps to set the clock manually.
If Auto Clock Set has set the
time incorrectly, try adjusting
Daylight Savings Time (page 9)
and Time Zone (page 10)
before setting the clock
manually.
*Note that the Set Clock Menu
changes when you turn Auto
Clock Set “On” or “Off.”
Select “Set Clock Menu”
1
Press Set Clock on the remote control.
Turn Off “Auto Clock Set”
2
Press the right arrow key once.
Choose “Set Clock”
3
Press the down arrow key until “Set Clock”
is selected, then press the right arrow key to
select.
2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 7
Set the Time
4
Use the number keys or the up/down arrow
keys to set each of the following items. To
skip an item, press the right arrow key:
• Set Month — Enter the month as a 2-digit
number; e.g. January = “01”
• Set Year — Enter the year as a 2-digit
number; e.g. 2000 = “00”
• Set Day — Enter the day as a 2-digit
number; e.g. the ninth = “09”
• Set Hour — Enter the hour as a 2-digit
number; e.g. 12:xx = “12”
• Set Minute — Enter the minute as a 2-
digit number; e.g. xx:25 = “25”
• Set AM/PM — Press “1” for AM, “2” for
PM
Save Settings
5
The Clock is set! Press the Menu button at
any time to save and exit the menu system.
or
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Set Daylight Savings Time
From the Set Clock Menu, you
may also choose to manually
set Daylight Savings Time, your
Time Zone, or the Auto Clock
Set channel.
Open the “Set Clock Menu”
1
Press Set Clock on the remote control.
Choose “Daylight Savings”
2
Press the down arrow key until “Daylight
Savings” is selected. Note: If Auto Clock Set
is Off, the menu at right will show different
choices.
Set “Daylight Savings”
3
Press the right arrow key to select one of
the following options:
• Auto — Uses local channel information
to determine the status of Daylight
Savings Time in your area.
• Off — Disables the Daylight Savings
adjustment, i.e. the time never changes.
• On — Enables Daylight Savings at 2:00
AM on the first Sunday of April, and
disables it at 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in
October.
2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 9
Set Time Zone
You can manually set the Time
Zone for your region. Use this
feature if Auto Clock Set has
incorrectly set the time by
detecting a nearby time zone.
Note: If you are an Arizona
resident, choose Mountain
Standard Time and turn
Daylight Savings Time off.
Open the “Set Clock Menu”
1
Press Set Clock on the remote control.
Select “Time Zone”
2
Press the down arrow key until “Time
Zone” is selected. Note: Make sure Auto
Clock Set is set to “On” or Time Zone will
not be listed.
Set “Time Zone”
3
Press the right arrow key to select one of
the following options:
• Auto — Automatically detects the local
Time Zone
• Eastern — Selects Eastern Standard Time
• Central — Selects Central Standard
Time
• Mountain — Selects Mountain Standard
Time
• Pacific — Selects Pacific Standard Time
• Alaska — Selects Alaska Standard Time
• Hawaii — Selects Hawaii Standard Time
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Set Auto Clock Set Channel
If you know a station in your
area that broadcasts time
information, you can set the
Auto Clock Set Channel
manually. For example, your
local PBS station will usually
transmit the time and date. Use
this feature only if Auto Clock
Set has set the time incorrectly.
Open the “Set Clock Menu”
1
Press Set Clock on the remote control.
Select “Clock Set Channel”
2
Press the down arrow key until “Clock Set
Channel” is selected. Note: Make sure Auto
Clock Set is set to “On” or Clock Set Channel will not be listed.
Set “Clock Set Channel”
3
Press the right arrow key to select one of the
following options:
• Auto — Automatically searches for a
local channel broadcasting the time via
XDS (Extended Data Services)
• Ch ## — Allows you to manually set a
channel which you know to receive XDS
information. Use the 0-9 keys to set the
desired channel.
• Line 1/Line 2 — Allows the clock to be
set from another AV (Audio/Video)
device attached to your VCR’s front
(Line 1) or rear (Line 2) inputs.
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Remote Control Overview
3 - The Dual-Deck System
*Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note:
Power will come on automatically when you
insert a videotape (Auto Power On).
Slow +/– — In Play mode, increases or decreases
the speed of slow motion playback.
*0-9 — Selects channels directly. In the Menu
system, selects menu items.
Trk , Auto — In Play mode, allows you to
manually adjust tracking. Press Auto to resume
Auto Tracking.
Shuttle — In Play mode, Shuttle gradually
increases the playback speed from doublespeed playback to picture search to jet search.
Shuttle gradually slows down the tape, pauses,
then goes into reverse picture search and
reverse jet search.
*100+ — Selects cable channels 100 and up.
Top Section
Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the
tape in Deck 2.
VCR — Sets the remote to operate your VCR.
TV — Sets the remote control to operate your
television. Note: When selected, the remote will
not operate the VCR. To program the remote,
see Appendix A.
TV/VCR — Switches between your TV’s tuner
and your VCR’s tuner; e.g., press when you are
taping a show with the VCR and you want to
watch another station on your television.
F.Adv/Skip — In Pause mode, advances the tape
one frame for every press. In Play mode, jumps
ahead one minute for every press (up to 5
minutes). In Copy mode, skip edits one minute
for every press (up to 5 minutes).
*Channel — Select next/previous channel.
*LCV (Last Channel Viewed) — Displays the
previously selected channel.
* Keys marked with an asterisk can be used to
operate your TV or VCR; see Appendix A to
program your remote control.
*Volume +/– — Adjusts the sound level.
*Mute — Turns audio on and off.
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TV View — Changes your view on the television among the Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, Line 1,
and Line 2. This allows you to quickly jump
between a TV show, videotape, DVD, etc.—at
the touch of a button.
Set Clock — Opens the “Set Clock” Menu.
Rec — Starts recording in the active deck. Press
repeatedly to activate One-Touch Recording.
SP/SLP — Sets the record speed to SP (Standard
Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). SLP is three
times longer than SP.
•Enter — Performs the same function as the
Enter key on your Cable Box remote.
VCR Plus+ — Opens the VCR Plus+ programming menu.
Rew — When the tape is stopped, rewinds the
tape. When the tape is playing, visually
searches the tape in reverse (Review).
Search/Index — From Stop, Play, F.Forward, or
Rewind, opens the Search/Index Menu. While
recording, places an Index mark on the tape.
Searches forward through commercial segments
while watching a Commercial Advance Marked
tape.
Clear — Resets the Tape Counter to 0:00:00.
Also clears certain entries in the menu system.
Display — Turns the On-Screen Display (Clock,
Tuner, Audio, and Deck status) on and off.
CLK/CTR — Changes the Front Panel Display
among clock, tape counter, and time remaining.
Play/Still — Plays the tape in the active deck. In
Play or Record mode, press twice for Still.
F.F. — When the tape is stopped, fast-forwards
the tape. When the tape is playing, visually
searches the tape forward (Cue).
Menu — Opens the Main Menu.
Deck1 — Sets Deck 1 as the active deck. All
deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will
only affect Deck 1.
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Deck Control Section
Stop/Eject — Stops the tape in the active deck.
Press twice to eject the tape.
Deck2 — Sets Deck 2 as the active deck. All
deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will
only affect Deck 2.
Front Panel Overview
Power — Turns the
VCR on and off.
Note: Power will
come on automatically when you
insert a videotape.
Pause — Pauses the
tape playing or
recording in the
active deck.
Play — Plays the
tape in the active
deck. Press twice
for Still. In menus,
moves selection
arrow up.
Record — Starts
recording in the
active deck. Press
repeatedly to
activate One-Touch
Recording.
TV/VCR —
Switches between
the TV’s tuner and
the VCR’s tuner.
Copy Tape —
Copies the tape in
Deck 1 to Deck 2.
See next page...
Stop/Eject — Stops
the tape in the
active deck. Press
twice to eject the
tape. In menus,
moves selection
arrow down.
Rewind — In Stop
mode, rewinds the
tape. In Play mode,
visually searches the
tape in reverse
(Review). In menus,
backs up one menu.
F.Forward — In Stop
mode, fast-forwards the
tape. In Play mode,
visually searches the tape
forward (Cue). In menus,
selects and cycles
through menu items.
Deck Select —
Switches control
between Deck 1
and Deck 2.
Menu — Opens the
Main Menu. Press
and hold for 3
seconds to open the
Setup Menu.
Channel Up/Down —
Select next/previous
channel.
Note: Front panel is shown
with flap door open
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Front Panel Line Inputs
Use the Front Panel Line Inputs
for easy connection to a
camcorder or video game using
standard RCA cables. Throughout the menu system, the front
panel input is referred to as
”Line1” and the rear panel input
is referred to as ”Line2.” To
custom label the inputs with the
type of device you have connected, see page 96.
Audio Left Input (White) — Use to connect
the left audio signal from an external
device, such as a camcorder or videogame,
using an RCA cable. Connect monaural
(mono) audio sources here.
Audio Right Input (Red) — Use to
connect the right audio signal from an
external device using an RCA cable.
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Video Line Input (Yellow) — Use to connect the video signal from an external
device, such as a camcorder or videogame,
using an RCA cable.
Front Panel Display
The Front Panel Display shows
you the current status of your
Dual-Deck VCR.
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.
Deck One — Lights to
show you that Deck One
is active.
Timer — Lights to show
you that a Timer Recording is stored in memory.
Blinks if there is a Timer
Recording error.
Copy — Lights to
show you that a tape
is being copied. Blinks
if the Copy is Paused.
Hi-Fi — Lights when a
videotape is playing in
Hi-Fi stereo sound.
SAP — Lights when a Second
Audio Program, usually a
second language, is available
for the current tuner channel.
Stereo — Lights
when the tuner
channel is being
broadcast in stereo.
Deck Two — Lights to
show you that Deck 2 is
active.
Deck One Tape Status —
Graphically shows you the
status of the tape in Deck 1;
e.g. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc.
00:00:00 — Shows you the current time,
the tape counter, or the time remaining
until the end of the tape in the active
deck, as set by the CLK/CTR button. Also
briefly displays the active deck function;
e.g. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc.
Tape Speed — (SP, SLP)
Shows you the current
Playback or Record Speed for
each deck.
Deck Two Tape Status —
Graphically shows you the
status of the tape in Deck 2;
e.g. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc.
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Front Panel Display Settings
You can turn the Front Panel
Display permanently on or off,
or you may choose to have it
automatically dim at night so it
doesn’t keep you awake.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Dual-Deck Features”
2
Press 4.
Set “Panel Display”
3
Press 4 to select one of the following
options:
• Auto — Dims the Front Panel Display
automatically between 10:00 PM and
6:00 AM.
• On — Makes the Front Panel Display
bright at all times.
• Off — Disables the Front Panel Display.
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Child Lock
To prevent children from
tampering with the front panel
buttons or using the VCR when
you are away, you can activate
the Child Lock feature. This
feature disables Auto Power
On, Auto Play, and all front
panel buttons. Once the Child
Lock is set, you will need the
remote control to operate the
VCR.
Open “Main Menu”
1
Press the Menu button on the remote
control.
Set “Child Lock”
2
Press 2 repeatedly to turn Child Lock “On”
or “Off.”
With Child Lock set to “On”:
• Auto Power On is disabled - The VCR
will not turn on automatically when a
tape is inserted.
• Auto Play is disabled - Tapes will not
play automatically when you insert them,
regardless of the Auto Play setting (see
page 45).
• Front panel buttons are disabled - You
will still be able to use the remote control
to operate all VCR functions.
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Remote Eject
With Remote Eject enabled, you
can eject videotapes by pressing
the Stop button on the remote
control.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Dual-Deck Features”
2
Press 4.
Set “Remote Eject”
3
Press 1 repeatedly to turn Remote Eject
“On” or “Off.”
• On — Allows you to eject tapes by
pressing the Stop button on the remote
control.
• Off — To eject tapes, you must use the
Stop/Eject button on the VCR’s front
panel.
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