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DDV9558
USER’S GUIDE
SSC-DDV9558
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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-
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plete!
The Set Language menu will appear on
your television screen. Please proceed with
Auto Setup in Chapter 2.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The On-Screen Menu System is the control
center for your Dual-Deck VCR. You can
access the Main Menu by pressing the Menu
button on the remote control.
Main Menu Tree
• Main Menu
tions, such as EZ Copy, Child Lock, and
Timer Recording.
—
Use for everyday func-
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Setup Menu Tree
The Setup Menu includes a variety of
advanced options that allow you to
customize your Dual-Deck VCR in
virtually unlimited ways. You can access
the Setup Menu from the Main Menu by
pressing 4.
• Setup Menu
forget” options, like Set Clock,
Copy/Record Settings and Tuner
& Channel List.
—
Use for “set and
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Menu Navigation - Remote Control
Use the following remote control
buttons to enter and navigate
within the Dual-Deck menu
system.
Menu
Press and release to enter the
Main Menu and adjust everyday
functions. While in the menu
system, press to save settings and
exit.
Up/Down Arrows
Press to move up or down the
list of menu items.
Left Arrow
While in the menu system, press
to go back to the previous menu.
Right Arrow
Press to select and cycle
through menu items.
0–9
Direct method of selecting
and changing menu items
(used in the examples
throughout this manual).
Clear
Press to cancel certain
selections in the menu
system.
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Menu Navigation - Front Panel
The following front panel buttons
can also be used to enter and
navigate within the menu system.
Menu
Press and release to enter the Main Menu
and adjust everyday functions. While in the
menu system, press to save settings and
exit.
Stop/Eject & Play
Press Stop/Eject to move down and Play to
move up the list of menu items.
Rewind
While in the menu system, press to go back
to the previous menu.
F.Forward
Press to select and cycle through menu
items.
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Reset Factory Settings
If you make changes to the
Dual-Deck VCR default settings,
you can always restore the
original factory settings. If you
wish, you can choose to retain
the clock and timer record
settings.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Reset Factory Settings”
2
Press 6.
Decide What to Reset
3
Press “1” if you want to reset everything
except the clock, your VCR Plus+ Channel
List, and any saved Timer Recordings. Press
“2” if you want to clear all settings.
Restore Settings
4
Press the Clear button to confirm your
decision and restore factory settings.
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On-Screen Display Overview
The On-Screen Display (OSD)
shows you the status of the
Dual-Deck VCR at any given
moment, including information
from the Tuner, Decks, and
Line inputs. It also displays the
Date & Time, and communicates important Copy, Timer
Record, and Error messages.
Note: The OSD will appear
whenever you activate a Deck
function, e.g. play a tape,
change channels, etc. It will
turn off automatically after 5
seconds.
View On-Screen Display
1
Press Display.
Change View
2
Press TV View repeatedly to cycle through the
On-Screen Displays for each of the five view
sources:
• Tuner - Displays the channel and audio
status for the TV show you are watching.
• Line 1 - Displays the output from a
device, such as a camcorder or
videogame, connected to the front line
inputs.
• Line 2 - Displays the output from a
device, such as a DVD player or
Satellite receiver, connected to the rear
line inputs.
• Deck 1 - Displays the status of the tape
in Deck 1.
• Deck 2 - Displays the status of the tape
in Deck 2.
Deck 2 View
Tuner View
Line 1 View
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Deck 1 View
Line 2 View
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On-Screen Display Elements
Deck Counter Position—
Shows the current tape
position or time remaining
as set by the Clk/Ctr
button.
Deck Play/Record Speed— Shows
current playback speed (SP, LP, SLP)
or record speed (SP, SLP).
Deck Record Source— In Deck 1
or Deck 2 View, the record source
is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
TV View — Shows the source you are
currently watching (Tuner, Line 1, Line
2, Deck 1, Deck 2). In Tuner View,
shows the Channel Number.
Date and Time— In Tuner or Line View, the Date and
Time are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Audio Status — Shows the current
audio source: Stereo, Mono, SAP,
TV+SAP, Simul., Mute.
Deck Status — Shows
current tape status in each
deck: Stop, Play, Rew, FFwd,
Eject, Cue, Review, Slow,
Still, Pause, Rec, OTR, Dub,
Index, ATR, or ERROR.
Display Message — Provides
feedback on your Dual-Deck,
including Copy, Timer
Recording, Sequential/Loop
Play & Record, and Error
Messages.
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings
You can customize the OSD to
show only Tuner information,
only Deck information, or have
it turned off at all times unless
you press the Display key.
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 “Screen Display”
3
Press 5 to set Screen Display to one of the
following options:
• On — Displays the complete OSD
whenever a Tuner or Deck function is
activated (e.g. , Play, Stop, Channel ,
etc.).
• Off — Turns the OSD off permanently
unless you press the Display button.
• Auto — Displays only Tuner information
when a Tuner function is activated (e.g.,
changing channels), and only Deck
information when a Deck function is
activated (e.g., Play, Stop).
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Tuner Band
4 - Tuner & Channel List
Broadcast television comes
into your home from one of
two sources: over the air via
antenna, or through a cable via
a local CATV (Community
Antenna Television) provider
or Satellite. The Tuner Band
setting allows you to specify
which source you are using.
Use this setting only if Auto
Setup detected the incorrect
band, i.e. channels are coming
in on the wrong channel
numbers.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Tuner & Channel List”
2
Press 3.
Set “Tuner Band “
3
Press the right arrow to select from the
following options:
• Auto — Automatically detects the Tuner
Band.
• Antenna — Specifies that you are using
an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna.
• Cable — Specifies that you are using
either Community Antenna Television
(CATV, or cable) or a Satellite receiver.
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Auto Channel Search
Auto Channel Search tests
every channel and stores only
those which can be viewed
clearly in your area. See the
following pages to add or
remove channels, or to display
channels with weaker signals.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Tuner & Channel List”
2
Press 3.
Select “Auto Channel Search”
3
Press the down arrow until Auto Channel
Search is selected.
Start “Auto Channel Search”
4
Press the right arrow to automatically
search for all available channels in the
selected Tuner Band. This procedure may
take a few minutes to complete. When
Auto Channel Search is finished, it will
display the lowest channel found.
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Add Channel
Follow these steps to add any
channels that were not detected during Auto Channel
Search.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Tuner & Channel List”
2
Press 3.
Select “Add Channel”
3
Press the down arrow until Add Channel is
selected.
Tune the Channel
4
Use the number keys (0-9) to enter the
channel number, e.g. “1-1” for Channel 11.
Add the Channel
5
Press the right arrow to add the channel to
your channel list. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to
add more channels.
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Remove Channel
Follow these steps to remove
any channels that were stored
during Auto Channel Search.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control,
then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Tuner & Channel List”
2
Press 3.
Select “Remove Channel”
3
Press the down arrow until Remove Channel
is selected.
Tune the Channel
4
Use the channel up/down arrows or the
number keys (0-9) to enter the channel you
wish to remove.
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Remove the Channel
5
Press the right arrow to remove the selected
channel from your channel list. Repeat steps
4 and 5 to remove additional channels.
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Show Weak Channels
Show Weak Channels disables
the blue screens that normally
appear when you select a
channel with weak reception.
If you manually add a channel
that Auto Channel Search
missed, you will want to set
Show Weak Channels to “Yes”
so you can view the channel
instead of a blue screen.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control,
then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Tuner & Channel List”
2
Press 3.
Select “Show Weak Channels”
3
Press the down arrow until Show Weak
Channels is selected.
Set “Show Weak Channels”
4
Press the right arrow repeatedly to set Show
Weak Channels to “Yes” or “No.” If you
choose “Yes,” return to page 30 and run Auto
Channel Search again.
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Tuner Audio
Most television programs
today are broadcast in stereo.
However, in certain circumstances, you may wish to set
the Tuner Audio to Mono, SAP,
TV+SAP, or Simulcast.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Tuner & Channel List”
2
Press 3.
Select “Tuner Audio”
3
Press the down arrow until Tuner Audio is
selected.
Set “Tuner Audio”
4
Press the right arrow key to select from the
following options:
• Stereo — Two-channel MTS stereo sound
split into left and right channels. When a
show is not broadcast in stereo, the
sound reverts to Mono.
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• Mono — Monaural, or single-channel,
audio. Combines the left and right audio
signals into one channel. Use when
connecting the VCR to a Mono output
device, such as a monitor.
• 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 for the
program you are watching.
• TV+SAP — Delivers Mono from the left
channel and Second Audio Program
(SAP) from the right channel. This is
useful if you want to listen to a second
language with headphones while the
primary language is played through your
TV speakers.
• Simulcast — Sometimes a broadcaster
will transmit a television program and an
FM radio broadcast of the same program
simultaneously. When Tuner Audio is set
to Simulcast, the audio signal will come
from the rear line inputs, usually connected to a stereo system. Simulcasts are
usually reserved for live musical performances, although they are becoming less
common because most televisions have
built-in stereo sound.
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Basic Copying
5 - Copy Features
Copying a videotape has never
been easier. Simply insert your
source tape in Deck 1, your
blank tape in Deck 2, and
press Copy Tape. No wires, no
hassle, and perfect copies
every time.
Note: The Dual-Deck VCR
cannot duplicate copyprotected tapes. If you try to
copy a protected tape, the
message “Tape is Copy Protected” will appear on the onscreen display.
Insert Source Tape
1
Put the tape you wish to copy in Deck 1 on
the left side of the VCR.
Insert Target Tape
2
Put your blank tape in Deck 2 on the right
side of the VCR.
Copy Your Tape
3
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.
• To resume copying, press Copy Tape again.
• To stop copying, press Stop/Eject on Deck 2.
• To have both decks automatically rewind
before and after copying, see EZ Copy on
page 38.
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EZ Copy
Turn on EZ Copy to make tape
duplication even easier. When
you press Copy Tape, the VCR
will rewind both decks completely, copy the source tape to
the target tape, rewind both
decks, and eject the tapes—all
at the touch of a button!
Open “Main Menu”
1
Press the Menu button on the remote
control.
Set “EZ Copy”
2
Press 1 to select from the following options:
• On — When you press Copy Tape, both
decks will rewind, the tape in Deck 1
will be copied to Deck 2, both decks will
rewind again, and the tapes will eject.
Complete Program Record will activate
to ensure the maximum amount of tape
is copied before the tape runs out (see
note).
Note: If the tape runs out in Deck 2
before copying is complete, neither tape
will rewind to alert you that a problem
occurred.
• Off — EZ Copy is disabled. See Basic
Copying on page 37.
Complete Program Record
Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you
won’t run out of tape before your copy is complete. When
EZ Copy is selected, the VCR begins copying at the same
speed as the source tape; it then calculates how much time is
remaining on the target tape and adjusts the copy speed to
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.
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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. The Auto setting
will make this choice for you.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Copy Mode”
3
Press 1 to choose from the following
options:
• Auto — Sets the Copy Mode automatically.
• HQ1 — Copies in High Quality 1 mode,
the best choice if your source tape is
recorded in Standard Play (SP) mode.
• HQ2 — Copies in High Quality 2 mode,
the best choice if your source tape is
recorded in Long Play (LP) or Super Long
Play (SLP) mode.
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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.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Speed Matching”
3
Press 2 to set Speed Matching to “On” or
“Off.” Only turn Speed Matching off if you
want to record two or three SP tapes onto
one SLP tape. If so, you will also need to
manually set the Record Speed to SLP; see
page 50.
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Basic Playback
6 - Playback Features
To play a videotape, simply
insert it in either deck and
press the Play button. Tapes
without Record Safety Tabs can
be set to play automatically
when inserted; see page 47.
Insert Tape
1
Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 or
Deck 2.
Play Tape
2
Press Play on the remote control or the
front panel.
Notes: If the tape is missing the Record
Safety Tab and Auto Play is turned on, the
tape will begin to play automatically.
Or
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Special Playback Features
While a tape is
playing, you can
enjoy a variety of
special playback
features, including
Freeze, Slow
Motion, Skip,
Repeat, and more.
Press the Play button
again to resume
normal playback.
Freeze Frame
From Play mode, press Play/Still to
freeze a single frame.
Frame Advance
From Still mode, press F.Adv/Skip to
advance to the next frame.
Slow Motion
From Play mode, press Slow +/– for
Slow Motion playback at variable
speeds.
Cue
From Play mode, press F.Forward to cue
at two speeds:
• Picture Search — Press and release
F.Forward to advance the tape at 5
times normal speed.
• Jet Search — Press and hold
F.Forward to advance the tape at 7
times normal speed.
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 7 times normal
speed.
Skip
From Play mode, press F.Adv/Skip
repeatedly up to 5 times to cue ahead
1-5 minutes.
Repeat
From Play mode, press Repeat to review
the last 30 seconds of tape.
Shuttle
From Play mode, Shuttle gradually
increases the cue 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.
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Tracking
The Tracking adjustment
removes the white lines that
sometimes appear during
playback because of slight
differences in recording decks.
The Auto Tracking button (Auto)
will automatically align the
recorded tracks with the
playback heads to solve this
problem. You may also set
tracking manually.
Adjust Tracking Manually
1
During playback, press the TRK up/down
arrow keys to move the white lines out of
the picture.
Resume Auto Tracking
2
Press Auto to have the VCR adjust tracking
automatically.
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Sequential/Loop Playback
You can insert two tapes in
your Dual-Deck VCR and have
them play sequentially or in a
continuous loop. For example,
you may rent a movie that
comes on two videotapes and
watch them seamlessly one
after the other. You may also
set two sales or training tapes
to play in a continuous loop.
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 “Playback Mode”
3
Press 2 to select from the following options:
• Normal — Tapes play normally (default
setting).
• Seq (Sequential) — When the tape in
Deck 1 finishes playing, the tape in Deck
2 will begin playing automatically.
• Loop — When the tape in Deck 1 finishes
playing, the tape in Deck 2 will begin
playing automatically and Deck 1 will
rewind. When the tape in Deck 2 finishes
playing, the tape in Deck 1 will play
again. This process will repeat continuously until you press Stop on the deck in
Play.
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Auto Play/Rewind
If you want tapes to play
automatically when you insert
them, turn on Auto Play. If you
want tapes to rewind automatically when they are done
playing, turn on Auto Rewind.
Note: Only tapes that are
missing the Record Safety Tab
will play automatically when
inserted.
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 “Auto Play/Rewind”
3
Press 3 to select from the following options:
• Both — Enables both Auto Play and Auto
Rewind.
• Play — Enables Auto Play only. Tapes
without Record Safety Tabs will play
automatically when you insert them.
• Rew — Enables Auto Rewind only. Tapes
will rewind automatically when they are
done playing.
• Off — Disables both Auto Play and Auto
Rewind.
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Playback Audio Settings
Your Dual-Deck VCR will
playback tapes recorded in HiFi stereo sound. Occasionally,
however, you may wish to turn
Hi-Fi off and listen to the
linear audio track; e.g. if the
videotape has a dubbed mono
track.
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 “Deck 1 Hi-Fi”
3
Press 6 repeatedly to turn Deck 1 Hi-Fi
“On” or “Off.” When set to off, you will
hear the linear mono track when you play
tapes in Deck 1.
Set “Deck 2 Hi-Fi”
4
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Press 7 repeatedly to turn Deck 2 Hi-Fi
“On” or “Off.” When set to off, you will
hear the linear mono track when you play
tapes in Deck 2.
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Basic Recording
7 - Recording Features
You can record a TV show in
progress by inserting a blank
tape and pressing the Record
button. You can even add time
in fixed 30-minute increments
by pressing the Record button
repeatedly.
Note: Be sure your videotape
has a Record Safety Tab. If the
tab is missing, you can cover
the opening with a small piece
of tape. Warning: Do not cover
this opening unless you are
sure you want to record over
the tape.
Insert Tape
1
Insert a blank VHS tape into either deck.
Select a Channel to Record
2
Use the 0–9 buttons or the Channel Up/
Down arrow keys to select the desired
channel.
Start Recording
3
Press the Record button. For options while
a recording is in progress, see Recording
Options on the next page.
Notes:
• Be sure the TV is set to channel 3 or 4
(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. To change the
recording speed, see page 50.
Or
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Recording Options
While a recording is in
progress, you can watch a
different channel, watch a
videotape in the other deck, or
add recording time in 30minute increments.
To Stop Recording...
Press Stop.
To Pause Recording...
Press Play/Still. To resume recording, press
Record.
To Watch a Different Channel...
Press the TV/VCR Button on the remote or 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.
To Watch Another Videotape...
Insert a tape in the deck that is not recording and
press Play. The TV View will automatically
change to the playback deck.
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To Add Recording Time...
See One-Touch Recording (OTR) on page 49.
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One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording
(OTR) allows you to add
recording time in 30minute increments (up to 9
hours and 30 minutes) at
the touch of a button.
Start Recording
1
Follow the instructions on page 47.
Activate OTR
2
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
3
Continue pressing Record to add recording
time in 30 minute increments up to 9 hours
and 30 minutes.
Activate Loop Record
4
When you reach OTR 9:30, press Record
again to enter Loop Record. The active Deck
will record over and over again in a continuous loop until you press Stop. This can be
used for continuous recording of security
cameras.
Notes:
• If you press Power during an OTR session,
the Dual-Deck VCR will turn off automatically when the recording time has elapsed.
• When the recording time has elapsed, the
VCR will stop recording automatically.
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Record Speed
You can adjust the Record
Speed to fit more than 2 hours
of programming on a T-120
tape.
Set Record Speed
1
Press the SP/SLP button on the remote
control to switch the record speed between:
• SP — Standard Play, for best quality.
• SLP — Super Long Play, for maximum
recording time (3 times SP).
Start Recording
2
Follow the basic Recording instructions on
page 47.
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Record Source
You can set the Dual-Deck
VCR to record from the Tuner
(television), Deck 1, Deck 2,
Line 1 (front) or Line 2 (rear)
inputs. The Auto setting will
record whatever is currently
visible on-screen.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Deck 1 Rec Source”
3
Press 4 to record from one of the following:
• Auto — The current TV View (whatever you
currently see on-screen).
• Deck2 — Tape playing in Deck 2.
• Tuner — Current television program.
• Line1 — Source connected to front line inputs.
• Line2 — Source connected to rear line inputs.
Set “Deck 2 Record Source”
4
Press 5 to record from one of the following:
• Auto — The current TV View (whatever you
currently see on the screen).
• Deck1 — Tape playing in Deck 1.
• Tuner — Current television program.
• Line1 — Source connected to front line inputs.
• Line2 — Source connected to rear line inputs.
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Sequential/Loop Recording
You can insert two tapes in
your Dual-Deck VCR and have
them record sequentially or in
a continuous loop. This will
allow you to record up to 18
hours of programming in SLP
mode. Loop recording is useful
for continuous recording of
security cameras.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Record Mode”
3
Press 6 to select from the following options:
• Normal — Tapes record normally
(default setting).
• Sequential — When the tape in Deck 1
finishes recording, the tape in Deck 2
will begin recording automatically.
• Loop — When the tape in Deck 1
finishes recording, the tape in Deck 2
will begin recording automatically and
Deck 1 will rewind. When the tape in
Deck 2 finishes recording, the tape in
Deck 1 will record again. This process
will repeat continuously until you press
Stop on the recording deck.
:
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Date/Time Stamp
The Date/Time Stamp allows
you to overlay the date, time,
and record source at the start
of, or continuously throughout,
your recordings. You can use
the stamp on all recordings or
on timer recordings only. The
stamp will not appear when
you copy a tape.
Sample Date/Time Stamp
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Date/Time Stamp”
3
Press 3 repeatedly to set Date/Time Stamp to:
• Timer — The date, time, and record
source will appear briefly at the start of all
timer recordings only (default setting).
• All — The date, time, and record source
will appear briefly at the start of all
recordings except copies.
• Cont (Continuous) — The date, time, and
record source will appear continuously
over all recordings. The On-Screen
Display and Menu system will be disabled if this setting is on. Press Stop on
the recording deck to restore normal onscreen functions.
• Off — The Date/Time Stamp is disabled.
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How to Set a Timer Recording
8 - Timer Recording
Sometimes you may wish to
tape a show when you’re not
home, or you may want to
create a library of your favorite
programs. The Timer Recording Feature allows you to
program up to 16 events at a
time to record up to a year in
advance.
Open Timer Record Menu
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 3. Note: If you haven’t set the clock,
the Set Clock menu will appear. You must
set it before you can program a Timer
Recording; see page 7.
Choose Event Number
2
Use the number keys to enter an available
event number between 1 and 16; e.g., for
“1”, press “0-1”.
Set Event Date & Time
3
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.
• Set Month — Enter the month as a 2-digit
number; i.e. for January, press “01”.
• Set Day — Enter the day as a 2-digit
number; i.e. for the ninth, press “09”.
• Set Hour — Enter the hour as a 2-digit
number; i.e. for 12:00, press “12”.
• Set Minute — Enter the minute as a 2-digit
number; i.e. for 00:25, press “25”.
• Set AM/PM — Enter 1 for AM or 2 for PM.
Or
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Set Event Length
4
Use the number keys to set the Length of
the event. The default setting is 0 Hours and
30 Minutes.
• Set Length (H) — Enter the hours as a 2-
digit number; i.e. for 1 hour, press “01”.
• Set Length (M) — Enter the minutes as a
2-digit number; i.e. for 30 minutes, press
“30”.
Set Event Type
5
Use the number keys (1-4) to set how often
the event will be recorded. The default
setting is “1-Time.”
1 1-Time — The event will be recorded
once only.
2 Monday-Friday — The event will be
recorded every weekday.
3 Weekly — The event will be recorded
once a week.
4 Always — The event will be recorded
every single day.
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Set Recording Source
6
Use the number keys (1-4) to set the Record
Source. The default setting is the current
tuner (television) channel.
1 Ch## — Records from the Tuner. Use the
number keys (0-9) or up/down arrow keys
to set the channel number.
2 Line 1 — Records from the front line
inputs.
3 Line 2 — Records from the rear line
inputs.
4 Ch##s (Channel Simulcast) — Records
video from the Tuner and audio from Line
2 (usually connected to an FM stereo).
Use the number keys (0–9) or the up/
down arrow keys to set the channel
number.
Set Recording Deck
7
Use the number keys (1-2) to set the
Recording Deck. The default setting is the
currently selected deck.
1 Deck 1— Show will be recorded on tape
in Deck 1.
2 Deck 2 — Show will be recorded on tape
in Deck 2.
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Complete Program Record
Complete Program Record, or
CPR, helps to ensure you
won’t run out of tape before
your Timer Recording is
complete. When Auto is
selected, the Timer event
begins to record in SP; the
VCR then calculates how
much time is remaining on the
tape and adjusts the record
speed to SLP if necessary to fit
the entire event. If there is not
enough tape to record the
entire event, the VCR will
record in SLP until the end of
the tape is reached.
Set Recording Speed
8
Use the number keys (1-3) to set the
Recording Speed. The default setting is
Auto.
1 Auto — Complete Program Record (see
note at left).
2SP — Standard Play. Delivers best quality.
A T-120 tape will record 2 hours.
3 SLP — Super Long Play. Delivers maxi-
mum recording time. A T-120 tape will
record 6 hours.
Confirm Settings
9
When all settings are complete, press Menu
to confirm the Timer event and view a
summary of all programmed events.
• To program another event, select another
available event number.
• To edit an existing event, select an event
number that has already been programmed.
• To delete an event, use the Up/Down
arrow keys to select it, then press Clear.
• To exit the Event Summary screen, press
Menu.
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Be sure your videotape has a
Record Safety Tab. If it is
missing, you can cover the
opening with a small piece of
tape. Warning: Do not cover
this opening unless you are
sure you want to record over
the tape.
10
11
Insert Tape
Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab
into the deck you designated in Step 7.
Programming is Complete!
The event is stored in memory and will record
at the scheduled time. A red Timer icon will
appear on the front panel display to indicate
that an event is programmed.
Notes:
• If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon will flash on the front
panel display and a Timer Record Error will
appear on the TV screen; see page 60.
• The event will record whether the VCR
power is on or off; i.e., if the VCR power is
off, it will turn on automatically when the
Timer Recording begins.
• To stop an event in progress, press Stop on
the recording deck. A warning message will
appear on-screen. Press Stop again to cancel
the event.
The Timer indicator appears
when a Timer Recording Event
has been programmed
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Timer Recording Errors
If there is a problem with your
Timer Recording, the word
Timer will flash on the Front
Panel Display and an error
message will appear on the
On-Screen Display. Once you
correct the error, the event will
begin if there is still time
remaining for that event.
Tape Missing
There is no videotape in the recording deck.
• Insert a videotape in the recording deck.
Tape Missing Tab
The videocassette is missing the Record Safety Tab.
• Insert a video cassette with the Record Safety Tab
intact, or place a small piece of adhesive tape
over the opening to permit recording.
Not Ready
The recording Deck is not in Stop mode (e.g., it is
playing, rewinding, etc.).
• Press Stop to stop the recording deck.
Overlapping Events
Two or more events are programmed to occur at the
same time:
• When you program a new event, the VCR checks
all timer events for conflicts. If two events overlap,
you will be prompted to either delete one of the
events, or allow them to overlap.
• If events overlap, the first event will be completely
recorded, then the next event will start and the
remainder of that event will be recorded.
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VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping
9 - VCR Plus+ Recording
The VCR Plus+ Programming
System® (VCR Plus+) greatly
simplifies Timer Recording. To
tape a show, just look up its
PlusCode programming
number in your newspaper or
magazine listings, then enter it
into the VCR Plus+ menu.
To get started, you must first
match your local TV channels
to the VCR Plus+ preassigned
channels. This process is
known as “Channel Mapping.”
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Advanced Features”
2
Press 5.
Select “VCR Plus Setup”
3
Press 3.
Select “VCR Plus Channel Setup”
4
Press the right arrow key.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR
Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Map Your Channels
5
Using the worksheet on the following page,
determine the local equivalents of the VCR Plus+
channels for your viewing area. You can find this
information in your local television listings or by
contacting your local cable company. Use the Left/
Right arrow keys to move between channels and
the Up/Down arrow keys to select channels. When
finished, press Menu to save and exit.
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VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet
Listed at right are many of the
standard VCR Plus+ channel
numbers used in the US and
Canada. The first group
consists of Cable TV stations
and the second group consists
of Broadcast TV stations.
Spaces have been provided
beside each preset so you can
fill in the appropriate code for
that channel in your viewing
area.
• CABLE •
VCR Plus+ Your Local
Network Channel Channel
A&E 39 ________
AMC 35 ________
BET 57 ________
Bravo 54 ________
CNN 42 ________
Cinemax 45 ________
Cinemax 2 98 ________
Comedy Central 72 ________
CSPAN 14 ________
Discovery Channel 37 ________
Disney Channel 53 ________
E! Entertainment Television 63 ________
Encore 92 ________
ESPN 34 ________
ESPN2 80 ________
Fox Family Channel 47 ________
Fox News Channel 91 ________
Fox Sports Southwest 17 ________
FX 89 ________
HBO 33 ________
HBO 2 95 ________
HBO 3 96 ________
HGTV 86 ________
History Channel 83 ________
Lifetime 46 ________
MSNBC 90 ________
MTV 48 ________
Nickelodeon 38 ________
QVC 99 ________
Sci-Fi Channel 88 ________
Showtime 41 ________
Showtime 2 97 ________
TBS 43 ________
TCM 72 ________
TLC 51 ________
TMC 58 ________
TNN 49 ________
TNT 52 ________
USA Network 44 ________
VH1 62 ________
Viewer’s Choice 1 93 ________
Viewer’s Choice 2 94 ________
WGN 55 ________
• BROADCAST •
VCR Plus+ Your Local
Network Channel Channel
ABC 08 ________
CBS 11 ________
Fox 04 ________
NBC 05 ________
PBS 13 ________
WB 03 ________
Univision 23 ________
UPN 21 ________
• OTHER •
VCR Plus+ Your Local
Network Channel Channel
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
______________________ ___ ________
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How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording
Once you have mapped your
channels, you are ready to
program VCR Plus+ recordings. Open up your local TV
listings and jot down the VCR
PlusCode number for the
program you want to record.
Then follow these simple
instructions.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Advanced Features”
2
Press 5.
Select “VCR Plus+ Setup”
3
Press 3.
Select “VCR Plus+ Channel Setup”
4
Press the down arrow key to select “VCR Plus+
Channel Setup”, then press the right arrow key to
select.
Note: If you haven’t set the clock, the “Set Clock”
menu will appear. You must set it before you can
program a VCR Plus+ Recording; see page 7.
Or
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Enter VCR PlusCode number
5
Use the number keys to enter the 2- to 8digit VCR PlusCode number shown in your
local television programming guide (see
example at right).
Notes:
• If the code is not valid, INVALID CODE
will appear on the screen.
• To correct your entry, press Clear.
VCR PlusCode numbers appear in most
local and national TV listings.
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VCR Plus+ Recording Options
Steps 1-3 allow you to set
various options for your VCR
Plus+ recording, including:
• How often to record
• What speed to record
• On which deck to record
Set How Often to Record
1
Press 1 to set “How Often?” you want the
event to be recorded:
• 1-Time — The event will be recorded
once only.
• Monday-Friday — The event will be
recorded every weekday.
• Weekly — The event will be recorded
once a week.
• Always — The event will be recorded
every single day.
Set Recording Speed
2
Press 2 to set the Recording Speed to:
• Auto — Complete Program Record (see
note below).
•SP — Standard Play is highest quality. A
T-120 tape will record 2 hours.
• SLP — Super Long Play is maximum
recording time. A T-120 tape will record
6 hours.
Complete Program Record - Complete Program Record, or CPR, helps to ensure you won’t run out of tape
before your VCR Plus+ Recording is complete. When Auto is selected, the event will begin to record in SP; the
VCR will then calculate how much time is remaining on the tape and adjusts the record speed to SLP if necessary to fit the entire event. If there is not enough tape to record the entire event, the VCR will record in SLP
until the end of the tape is reached.
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Set Which Deck will Record
3
Press 3 to set “Which Deck?” to:
• Deck 1— Show will be recorded on tape
in Deck 1.
• Deck 2 — Show will be recorded on tape
in Deck 2.
View Event Summary
4
When you are satisfied with your VCR Plus+
recording options, press the Menu button to
view a summary of the event and all other
programmed events. Press Menu again to
exit the menu system.
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VCR Plus+ Timer Extend
If you set your VCR’s clock
manually, it may be fast or
slow by a few minutes. To
ensure that VCR Plus+ records
programs in their entirety, you
can extend recording by 2 or 5
minutes before and after their
scheduled time.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Advanced Features”
2
Press 5.
Select “VCR Plus Setup”
3
Press 3.
Select “Timer Extend”
4
Press the down arrow until Timer Extend is
selected.
Set “Timer Extend”
5
Press the right arrow repeatedly to set Timer
Extend to:
• Off — Timer Extend is disabled.
• 2-Min — Programs will record 2 minutes
before and after their scheduled time.
• 5-Min — Programs will record 5 minutes
before and after their scheduled time.
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Sync Editing
10 - Editing Features
Sync (as in “synchronized”)
Editing is useful if you only want
to copy part of a tape, or if you
want to cut commercials while
copying a TV show. The Copy
Tape button is the key to synchronizing the playback deck with the
recording deck.
Before You Begin —
1
• Turn off Auto Play; see page 45.
• Turn off EZ Copy; see page 38.
Insert Source Tape
2
Put the tape with your unedited source
material in Deck 1.
Insert Target Tape
3
Put your blank tape in Deck 2.
Position Target Tape
4
Play the tape in Deck 2 to the place where
you wish to begin copying, then press Still.
Tip: Leave at least 1 minute of blank tape at
the beginning of a tape to ensure a crisp edit.
Set Target Tape to Record/Pause
5
While the target tape is in Play/Still mode,
press Record for Deck 2. This puts the deck
in Record/Pause mode.
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To automatically cut commercials
when performing a Sync Edit, see
Skip Edit on the following page.
Position Source Tape
6
Play the tape in Deck 1 to the beginning of
the scene you wish to copy, then press Still.
Use the special playback functions to
quickly find the position you want; see
page 42. Copy will flash on the front panel
display.
Start Sync Edit
7
Press the Copy Tape button. The tape in
Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2.
Pause/Resume Sync Edit
8
Press the Copy Tape button to pause the
Sync Edit. Copy will flash on the Front
Panel Display. To resume, press Copy Tape
again. With the Sync Edit paused, you can
reposition the source tape in Deck 1, e.g. to
fast-forward over a commercial.
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Stop Sync Edit
9
To stop the Sync Edit process, press Stop on
both decks.
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How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit
The Skip Edit feature allows you to
remove commercials during a
Sync Edit at the touch of a button.
Commercials typically run from 1
to 5 minutes in length. Each time
you press Skip Edit, you will
automatically cut 1 to 5 minutes
of source tape from your target
tape.
Set Up a Sync Edit
1
Follow Steps 1-6 on pages 69-70.
Preview Commercials
2
As you position your source tape, note how
many minutes the commercials are that you
wish to cut.
Start Sync Edit
3
Press Copy Tape to begin copying the
source tape from Deck 1 to Deck 2.
Cut the Commercials
4
When the commercials start, press F.Adv/
Skip once for every minute of commercials
to be deleted. The Dual-Deck VCR will
automatically skip edit (omit) the commercials on the target tape, then resume
copying.
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Recording
Have you ever wanted to watch
TV without the commercials?
Simply set the Commercial
Advance feature to mark commercials when you record a TV show.
Then, when you playback the
tape, it will automatically scan
through the marked commercial
segments. You can even choose to
show a blue screen while the
commercials are fast-forwarding.
This feature can reduce a three
minute commercial segment to
just 10 seconds.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control,
then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Advanced Features”
2
Press 5.
Select “COMMERCIAL ADVANCE”
3
Press 4.
Set “Mark Commercials”
4
Press 1 repeatedly to toggle between Yes and No.
• Yes – The VCR will mark commercials during
recording.
• No – The VCR will not mark commercials during
recording.
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COMMERCIAL ADVANCE ® is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden
invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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Note:
When you use Timer
Recording or VCR Plus+
recording to record two
adjacent shows on the same
channel, program each show
separately so that the
prologues and epilogues are
not automatically skipped.
Insert Tape
5
Insert a VHS tape in Deck 1.
Note: Commercial Advance only works in
Deck 1.
Position Tape
6
Fast Forward or Rewind the tape in Deck 1
to the point where you want to start
recording.
Begin Recording
7
Press Record, or set one of the following
recording options:
Basic Recording (see page 47)
Timer Recording (see page 55)
VCR Plus+ Recording (see page 63)
One Touch Recording (OTR see page 49)
End Recording
8
Press Stop on Deck 1.
The following confirmation screen appears.
This screen appears whether you stopped
the tape manually or if the preset recording
time has run out (e.g. Timer Recording,
VCR Plus+, OTR).
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Note:
If you are not present for
the 59 second count down
screen, the VCR will
automatically mark the
commercials. Therefore, if
you set a Timer Recording,
VCR Plus+, or One Touch
Recording and the TV is
turned off, the commercials
will still be marked.
9
10
Confirm or Cancel
To mark the commercials on the recording
no action is required, simply wait the 59
seconds for the confirmation screen to
count down.
To cancel, press Stop in Deck 1 and the
commercials will not be marked.
Mark Commercials
After the confirmation screen counts down,
the VCR will rewind the tape, and then
search forward and mark groups of commercials. This process takes approximately
15 minutes for each hour of recorded tape.
The VCR will stop when finished.
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11
Rewind Tape
When the VCR is finished marking commercials, rewind the tape and proceed to
Commercial Advance Playback (see page
75).
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Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control,
then press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Advanced Features”
2
Press 5.
Playback
Notes on Playback:
• A commercial group that
starts in the first two
minutes or last two
minutes of a recording
will not be skipped.
• A commercial will not
be skipped if a recording
starts in the middle of a
commercial segment, if
one isolated commercial
is shown without others,
or if a commercial is
longer than one minute.
• Part of a recorded
program may be skipped
if the program segment
is between commercials
and less than one
minute; or if there are
frequent dark and quiet
scenes.
Select “COMMERCIAL ADVANCE”
3
Press 4.
Set “CA Playback”
4
Press 2 repeatedly to toggle between Auto and Manual.
• Auto – The VCR will automatically cue the tape at
approximately 7 times normal speed (SP) through the
marked commercials during playback.
• Manual – The VCR will not advance automatically
through the marked commercials during playback.
Commercials will be shown. You can still skip a marked
commercial group by using the Home Recording Tape
feature (see page 77).
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Set “Display”
5
Press 3 repeatedly to toggle between Blue
and Video.
• Blue – The VCR will display a blue
background while it advances through a
group of marked commercials.
• Video – The VCR will display the video
recording while it advances through a
group of marked commercials.
Commercial Advance Override
6
Even when Commercial Advance is set to
advance through a commercial group, automatic skipping can be temporarily suspended.
Press Play or Stop while the commercial group
is being skipped to override the automatic
skipping.
To view the commercial group, rewind the tape
to a point before the commercial group started,
and then press Play.
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This time when the commercial group begins, it
will NOT be automatically skipped during
playback.
Note: Automatic skipping is reactivated after the
VCR reaches the end of a commercial group.
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Commercial Free Copy
Commercial Free Copy (CFC)
takes Commercial Advance one
step further. Once you have
marked the commercials from
recording a TV show, CFC allows
you to make a copy of this tape
and remove the marked commercials.
Insert Tapes
1
Insert the tape with marked commercials in
Deck 1.
Insert the target tape in Deck 2.
Note: See page 72 for “Set Mark Commercials”
Open “Setup Menu”
2
Press Menu on the remote control, then
press 4 to open the “Setup Menu.”
Select “Advanced Features”
3
Press 5.
Select “COMMERCIAL ADVANCE”
4
Press 4.
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Note:
The Commercial Free
Copy function will only
recognize commercial
groups that have been
marked by Commercial
Advance.
Set “Copy Commercials”
5
Press 4 repeatedly to toggle between No
and Yes.
• No – The VCR will remove the marked
commercials while copying the tape.
• Yes – The VCR will include the commer-
cials while copying the tape.
Copy Your Tape
6
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.
• When Deck 1 goes into Cue mode to skip
commercials, Deck 2 will go into Pause
mode and stop recording.
• When Deck 1 goes back into Play mode,
Deck 2 will resume recording.
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Home Recording Tape
Home Recording Tape is a special
playback feature for tapes marked
with Commercial Advance. This
feature allows you to scan to the
end of each block of marked
commercials and automatically
resume playback. This is a handy
way to scan a recording, such as a
news program, to find just the
segment you want to watch.
Notes:
• Home Recording Tape
only works with tapes
marked using Commercial Advance marking
feature.
• Home Recording Tape
works only in Deck 1.
• VHS tapes must be
recorded in SP or SLP
speeds.
Insert a Tape
1
Insert a tape with marked commercials in
Deck 1 only.
Open “Search Menu”
2
Press Search on the remote control.
Select “Home Recording Tape”
3
Press 5.
Scan the Tape
4
Press Play.
While the tape is in playback mode, press
Search on the remote control and the VCR will
advance to the end of the next block of commercials and begin playback. To scan to the
end of the next commercial block, press Search
again.
• To disable Home Recording Tape, press Stop
on the remote control, and then eject the
tape.
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Scan Previews
The Movie Advance feature
provides an easy way to scan
through or skip the previews often
found at the start of prerecorded
movies.
Insert Tape
1
Insert a prerecorded tape, such as a rented
movie in Deck 1.
Notes:
• Movie Advance only works in Deck 1.
• VHS tapes must be recorded in SP speed
with the record safety tab removed.
Open “Search Menu”
2
Press the Search/Index button on the
remote control.
Note: Rows 6 and 7 on the “Search Menu”
are displayed only if there is a VHS tape
inserted in Deck 1 with the record safetytab removed.
Select “Find Next Preview”
3
From the “Search” menu press 6.
The “Searching for Preview” screen appears
and the deck begins to cue forward.
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The “Find Next Preview” function searches
the tape past the preview and then reverses
back to the beginning. The preview will
then begin to play.
During playback of the preview, press
Search/Index to search to the next preview.
MOVIE ADVANCE ® is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden
invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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Override Preview Skip
4
You can temporarily override the preview
skip in two ways:
• While the VCR is rewinding to the
beginning of a preview, press Search/
Index and the VCR will search for the
next preview.
• While the VCR is searching for the next
preview and you see the start of a
preview you want to watch, press Search/
Index and Movie Advance will reverse
back to the start of that preview.
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Insert Tape
1
Insert a prerecorded tape, such as a rented
movie in Deck 1.
Notes:
• Movie Advance only works in Deck 1.
• VHS tapes must be recorded in SP speed
with the record safety tab removed.
Find Start of Movie
Note:
If you are in the Find Next
Preview mode, you can still
decide to advance to the
start of the movie. Simply
press Stop and then press
Search/Index to bring up
the “Search” menu.
Open “Search Menu”
2
Press the Search/Index button on the
remote control.
Note: Rows 6 and 7 on the “Search Menu”
are displayed only if there is a VHS tape
inserted in Deck 1 with the record safetytab removed.
Select “Find Start of Movie”
3
From the “Search” menu, press 7.
The “Searching For Start of Movie” screen
appears while the VCR is searching for the
beginning of the movie.
Play the Movie
4
When the movie is detected, the “The
movie is ready” screen appears and the
movie is paused. Press Play to start the
movie.
MOVIE ADVANCE ® is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden
invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
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Overview
11 - Search/Index Features
The Dual-Deck VCR Search/
Index features allow you to
scan and search for Index
Marks, quickly find blank
space on a tape, search for
exact tape counter positions,
and return to 0:00:00. The
real-time tape counter gives
you real-time feedback on the
precise position of your tapes.
Clk/Ctr Button
Press the Clk/Ctr button repeatedly to cycle
the front panel display through the following three views:
Clock
1
Shows you the current time as set in the Set
Clock Menu.
Real-Time Tape Counter
2
Shows you the current tape position in the
active deck in hours, minutes, and seconds.
Time Remaining
3
Shows you the amount of time left on the
tape in the active deck, computed by
subtracting the current tape position from
the total tape length in hours and minutes.
Note: The Clock/Counter/Time Remaining
display will not appear if there is a deck
status message on the front panel display,
such as Copy, or if there is no tape in the
currently selected deck.
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Placing Index Marks
Index Marks are like bookmarks
on your videotapes. They are
inserted automatically at the
start of every recording, or you
can place them manually
anywhere on a tape. Later you
can locate these “bookmarks”
using Index Search or Index
Scan.
Automatic Index Marks
Index Marks are placed automatically
whenever you start recording. This includes
Recording, OTR (One Touch Recording),
Timer Recording, Copying, or Sync Editing.
Manual Index Marks
You can place an Index Mark manually any
time a tape is recording by pressing Search/
Index on the remote control. “Index” will
flash briefly on the On-Screen Display
while the mark is recorded.
“Index” will flash briefly
on the On-Screen Display
while the Index Mark is
being recorded.
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Index Scan
Index Scan will fast-forward or
rewind to the nearest Index
Mark, play a few seconds of
tape, and then fast-forward or
rewind to the next Index Mark.
When you find the show you
want to watch, press Play.
Tip: Use this feature with the
Date/Time Stamp to quickly
find Timer Recordings on your
tapes. For example, when
Index Scan stops at an Index
Mark and plays a few seconds
of tape, you will see the date &
time the show was recorded!
Open “Search Menu”
1
From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/
Index button.
Select “Index Search/Scan”
2
Press 1.
Scan for Index Marks
3
Press Fast-Forward or Rewind to begin
scanning for Index Marks forwards or
backwards.
Review the Tape
4
When Index Scan 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.
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Index Search
Index Search will fast-forward
or rewind a specified number
of Index Marks from 1 to 99.
When it reaches the desired
Index Mark, it will play the
tape. Use Index Search when
you know the exact Index
Mark you want to locate.
Open “Search Menu”
1
From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/
Index button.
Select “Index Search/Scan”
2
Press 1.
Enter # of Marks to Search
3
Enter a number from 1 to 99; e.g. for “5”
press “0-5”.
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Search for Index Marks
4
Press Fast-Forward or Rewind to begin
searching forward or backward for the
specified Index Mark. When the VCR
locates the Index Mark, it will play the tape.
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Blank Search
With Blank Search you can
easily locate the next available
blank (unused) segment on
your videotape.
Open “Search Menu”
1
From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/
Index button.
Select “Blank Search”
2
Press 2. The Dual-Deck VCR will automatically search for the next available blank
space on your tape and stop. If no blank
space is found, the tape will eject.
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Direct Time Search
Use Direct Time Search to
locate a specific tape location
in hours, minutes, and seconds.
This is useful for editing purposes, i.e. you can advance the
tape directly to the beginning of
the desired scene.
Open “Search Menu”
1
From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/
Index button.
Select “Direct Time Search”
2
Press 3.
Select +/– Counter Value
3
Press 1 for positive or 2 for negative
counter values.
Enter the Time
4
Use the number keys (0–9) to enter the
desired time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press Clear if you need to backup and
re-enter a number.
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Start the Search
5
Press Search/Index to advance the tape to
the specified time.
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Return to 0:00:00
You can advance your videotapes to tape counter position
0:00:00 at the touch of a
button. This feature is useful
when editing from a baseline
counter value of 0:00:00.
Open “Search Menu”
1
From Stop or Play mode, press the Search/
Index button.
Select “Return to 0:00:00”
2
Press 4. The tape will rewind or fastforward to tape counter position 0:00:00.
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