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DDV9755
USER’S GUIDE
SSC-DDV9755
With
• Flying Erase Heads
• One-Touch Audio/Video Dubbing
• S-Video Input
• Quasi S-VHS Playback
• QSound® 3D Audio Enhancement
• Long-lasting Duraheads
• Go-Port™ Multimedia port
• Second A/V Output
• Jog Shuttle Remote Control
™
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DDV9755
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
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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/INST ALLER 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
Jog Wheel/Shuttle Ring Operation....................................................................................................................................16
Front Panel Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Front Panel Line Inputs.....................................................................................................................................................18
Front Panel Display ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Front Panel Display Settings .............................................................................................................................................20
Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................21
Remote Eject.....................................................................................................................................................................22
Main Menu Tree ...............................................................................................................................................................23
Setup Menu Tree............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Menu Navigation - Remote Control..................................................................................................................................25
Reset Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
On-Screen Display Overview........................................................................................................................................... 27
On-Screen Display Elements ............................................................................................................................................ 28
On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ...................................................................................................................................29
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4 - Tuner & Channel List 31
Tuner Band .......................................................................................................................................................................31
Auto Channel Search........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Add Channel ....................................................................................................................................................................3 3
Remove Channel ..............................................................................................................................................................34
Show Weak Channels.......................................................................................................................................................35
Tuner Audio ......................................................................................................................................................................36
5 - Copy Features 39
Basic Copying...................................................................................................................................................................39
EZ Copy............................................................................................................................................................................40
Copy Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................4 1
Speed Matching................................................................................................................................................................42
Copy Audio Insert.............................................................................................................................................................43
6 - Playback Features 45
Basic Playback..................................................................................................................................................................45
Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................46
Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................4 7
Sequential/Loop Playback ................................................................................................................................................48
Auto Play/Rewind.............................................................................................................................................................49
Playback Audio Settings ...................................................................................................................................................50
QSound® .........................................................................................................................................................................51
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7 - Recording Features 53
Basic Recording................................................................................................................................................................53
Recording Options ...........................................................................................................................................................54
One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................55
Record Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................56
Record Source ..................................................................................................................................................................57
Sequential/Loop Recording...............................................................................................................................................58
Date/Time Stamp ..............................................................................................................................................................59
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8 - Timer Recording 61
How to Set a Timer Recording..........................................................................................................................................61
Timer Recording Errors .....................................................................................................................................................66
9 - VCR Plus+ Recording 67
VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping ...........................................................................................................................................67
VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ........................................................................................................................................68
How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording .........................................................................................................................69
VCR Plus+ Recording Options..........................................................................................................................................70
VCR Plus+ Timer Extend...................................................................................................................................................72
10 - Editing Features 73
8-Scene Editor ..................................................................................................................................................................73
Sync Editing......................................................................................................................................................................76
How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit...........................................................................................................................78
On-Screen Titler ...............................................................................................................................................................79
Recording Titler Message..................................................................................................................................................80
Audio/Video Dubbing ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
11 - Search/Index Features 85
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Placing Index Marks ......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Index Scan........................................................................................................................................................................87
Index Search..................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Blank Search.....................................................................................................................................................................89
Direct Time Search ...........................................................................................................................................................90
Return to 0:00:00 .............................................................................................................................................................91
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12 - Advanced Connections 93
Cable Box Hookup ...........................................................................................................................................................93
Cable Box Control ............................................................................................................................................................9 5
Audio Connections........................................................................................................................................................... 99
TV Monitor Connections ................................................................................................................................................100
Connecting Other Video Equipment...............................................................................................................................101
S-Video Input..................................................................................................................................................................102
Second A/V Out..............................................................................................................................................................103
Line Input Labeling.........................................................................................................................................................104
Computer Connection ....................................................................................................................................................105
Appendix A - Multi-Brand Remote 107
Multi-Brand Remote Setup - TV......................................................................................................................................1 0 7
Multi-Brand Remote Setup - Cable Box/DSS ..................................................................................................................108
Appendix B - Help 109
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................................................................................................... 109
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 114
Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 115
Index 117
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Important Safety Instructions
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING - Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for
dusting cabinet.
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous.
7. WATER & MOISTURE - Do not use this video unit near water—for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or the like.
8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8a. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, on or near a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. POWER SOURCES - This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be
operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the unit.
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.
Safety
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14. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this video unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to
lightning and power line surges.
15. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects
of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician
before use.
18. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates
a need for service.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating
order.
22. HEAT - This video unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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First Things First
1
1 - Basic Connections
Unpack your Dual-Deck VCR
As you unpack, please check that the following
items are included in your Dual-Deck VCR
packing case:
• Dual-Deck VCR
• User’s Guide
• Warranty/Registration Card
• Read Me First/Quick Reference Guide
• 1 RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable
• Remote Control
• 2 “AAA” Batteries
• Cable Mouse for Cable Box Control
Insert Remote Control Batteries
2
Remove the battery cover by pushing down and
sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert 2 “AAA” 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
(pages 93-105).
Connect Antenna/Cable to VCR
1
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
Power
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 Complete!
8
The Set Language menu will appear on your
television screen. Please proceed with Auto
Setup in Chapter 2.
ON
CH3/4
LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA
1 English
➔
2 : Français
3 : Español
Select = 1 - 3
Choisir = 1 - 3
Elegir = 1 - 3
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Auto Setup
2 - Initial Settings
The first time you power on
your Dual-Deck VCR, you will
be prompted to select English,
French, or Spanish for the onscreen menu system. Then the
VCR will automatically search
for channels and set the VCR’s
internal clock.
Set Language
1
Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To
change the language at any other time, see page 6.
Run Auto Setup
2
As soon as you set the language, the VCR will automatically perform the following steps:
• Auto Channel Search — Automatically detects
whether you have an antenna or cable, then searches
for all active channels. If Auto Setup is unable to
locate channels in your area, you can search and add
channels manually; see page 32.
• 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.
LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA
1 English
➔
2 : Français
3 : Español
Choisir = 1 - 3
Searching for Channels
And Setting Clock
Please Wait . . .
Select = 1 - 3
Elegir = 1 - 3
Auto Setup is Complete!
3
Proceed to Chapter 3 for an overview of the Dual-Deck
System.
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Set Language Manually
MAIN MENU
1 EZ Copy On
2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
Hold MENU Key For Setup
➔
➔
➔
➔
MAIN MENU
1 : EZ Copy On
2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 Language/Langue/Idioma
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
Hold MENU Key For Setup
➔
➔
➔
➔
MENU PRINCIPAL
1 : Copie facile oui
2 : Contrôle d'enfant non
3 : Enreg. programmable
4 : Montage de 8 scènes
5 : Titres à l'écran
6 Language/Langue/Idioma
/ = Choisir = Changer
MENU = Fin
MENU pendant 3s = Réglages
➔
➔
➔
➔
MENU PRINCIPAL
1 : Copiar fácilmente sí
2 : Seguridad de niños no
3 : Grabación programada
4 : Montaje de 8 escenas
5 : Títulos de crédito
6 Language/Langue/Idioma
/ = Cambiar = Elegir
MENU = Salir
MENU por 3 seg. = Ajustes
➔
➔
➔
➔
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 6 to choose English, French, or
Spanish. Each time you press the button,
the entire Main Menu will be translated
into English, French or Spanish.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
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.
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
SET CLOCK MENU
1 Auto Clock Set Off
➔
➔
2 : Daylight Savings Auto
3 : Set Clock
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
➔
*Note that the Set Clock Menu
changes when you turn Auto
Clock Set “On” or “Off.”
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the Menu button for 3
seconds.
Select “Set Clock”
2
Press 1.
Turn Off “Auto Clock Set”
3
Press the right arrow key until Auto Clock
Set is set to “Off.”*
Choose “Set Clock”
4
Press 3.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
1 Auto Clock Set Off
➔
2 : Daylight Savings Auto
3 : Set Clock
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
1 : Auto Clock Set Off
2 : Daylight Savings Auto
3 Set Clock
➔
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
➔
➔
➔
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Y2K Compliant
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SKIP
VIDEO DUB
This Dual-Deck VCR is fully
compliant with the calendar
year 2000. Note that the year
2000 is a leap year.
Set the Time
5
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 Y ear — 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 2digit number; e.g. xx:25 = “25”
• Set AM/PM — Press “1” for AM, “2” for
PM
SET MONTH [1-12] : 01
Jan 2000 12:25 PM
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
To Set MENU to Quit
➔
1
or
SET MONTH [1-12]
SET YEAR [00-99]
SET DAY [1-31]
SET HOUR [1-12]
SET MINUTE [0-59]
SET AM/PM [1/2]
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Save Settings
6
The Clock is set! Press the Menu button at
any time to save and exit the menu system.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
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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 “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the menu button for 3
seconds.
Open the “Set Clock Menu”
2
Press 1.
Choose “Daylight Savings”
3
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”
4
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylight Savings Auto
➔
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylight Savings Auto
➔
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
➔
➔
➔
Auto
Off
On
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Set Time Zone
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
➔
➔
➔
➔
Auto
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaska
Hawaii
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 “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the menu button for 3
seconds.
Open the “Set Clock Menu”
2
Press 1.
Select “Time Zone”
3
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”
4
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
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
2 : Copy/Record Settings
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
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➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
➔
Clock Set Channel Auto
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➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
➔
➔
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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 “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the menu button for 3
seconds.
Open the “Set Clock Menu”
2
Press 1.
Select “Clock Set Channel”
3
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”
4
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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AUDIO DUB
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VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
➔
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
➔
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
➔
➔
➔
Auto
Ch ##
Line1
Line2
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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).
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.
•Display — Turns the On-Screen Display
(Clock, Tuner, Audio, and Deck status) on
and off.
VCR — Sets the remote to operate your VCR.
•0-9 — Selects channels directly. In the
Menu system, selects menu items.
•100+ — Selects cable channels 100 and
up.
QSound — Activates QSound for 3D audio
effects.
Top Section
Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to
the tape in Deck 2.
•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.
•Cable/DSS — Sets the remote to operate
your Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. To
program the remote, see page 95.
Clear — Resets the Tape Counter to 0:00:00.
Also clears certain entries in the menu
system.
CLK/CTR — Changes the Front Panel Display
between clock, tape counter , and time remaining.
•LCV (Last Channel Viewed) — Displays the
previously selected channel.
•Mute — Turns audio on and off.
•Volume +/– — Adjusts the sound level.
• These keys may be used to operate your TV,
VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite receiver; see
Appendix A to program your remote control.
•Channel — Changes channels up and
down.
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Deck Control Section
Play — Plays the tape in the active deck.
Rew — When the tape is stopped,
rewinds the tape. When the tape is
playing, visually searches the tape in
reverse (Review).
Rec — Starts recording in the active deck.
Press twice to activate One-Touch
Recording.
Stop — Stops the tape in the active deck.
Press twice to eject the tape.
Deck1 — Sets Deck 1 as the active deck.
All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind,
etc.) will only affect Deck 1.
Deck Control
Section
F.F. — When the tape is stopped, fastforwards the tape. When the tape is
playing, visually searches the tape
forward (Cue).
Still/F.Adv — In Play or Record mode,
pauses the tape in the active deck. In
Pause mode, advances the tape one
frame for every press.
Deck2 — Sets Deck 2 as the active deck.
All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind,
etc.) will only affect Deck 2.
TV View — Changes your view on the
television between 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.
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Scene/Title — Marks the beginning and
ending points of scenes in the 8-Scene
Editor. Also press to record On-Screen
Titles and move up in the menu System.
Audio Dub — From Pause mode, press to
start recording a new linear audio track
from the current TV View.
Repeat — In Play mode, replays the last
30 seconds of tape. Also moves back in
the menu system.
Auto/•Enter, SP/SLP — In Play mode,
automatically adjusts tracking. In Titler
Menu, selects characters. In any other
mode, sets the record speed to SP
(Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play).
Menu — Opens the Main Menu. Press
and hold for three seconds to open the
Setup Menu.
Tracking — In Play mode, allows
you to manually adjust tracking.
AUDIO DUB
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REPEAT
Menu Control
Section
VIDEO DUBAUDIO DUB
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
SKIP
Menu Control Section
Video Dub — From Pause mode, press to
seamlessly record a new video track from
the current TV View.
Skip — 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). Also makes
selections in the menu system.
Search/Index — From Stop, Play,
F.Forward, or Rewind, opens the Search/
Index Menu. While recording, places an
Index mark on the tape.
VCR Plus+ — Opens the VCR Plus+
programming menu. Also moves down in
the menu system.
Slow +/– — In Play mode, increases or
decreases the speed of slow motion
playback.
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Jog Wheel/Shuttle Ring Operation
Jog Wheel — In Pause mode, rotate the Jog
Wheel forward or backward to advance or
rewind one frame at a time. This is useful when
editing videos to achieve accurate frame-byframe positioning.
Jog Wheel Shuttle Ring
Shuttle Ring — In Play mode, rotate the Shuttle
Ring forward to gradually increase the cue
speed from Double-Speed Playback to Picture
Search to Jet Search. Conversely, rotate the
Shuttle Ring backward to gradually slow down
the tape, Pause, then go into Reverse Picture
Search and Reverse Jet Search.
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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 —
Changes channels up
and down.
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 104.
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.
Mic — (Microphone In) Use to connect a
microphone for convenient audio dubbing.
Note: The microphone input overrides the Left
and Right Audio jacks for Line 1.
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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 television, 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;
i.e. 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;
i.e. 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;
i.e. 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 and hold the Menu button for 3
seconds.
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
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
➔
4 Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Auto
On
Off
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Child Lock
MAIN MENU
1 EZ Copy On
2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
Hold MENU Key For Setup
➔
➔
➔
➔
To prevent children from
tampering with the front panel
buttons while you’re watching
a movie, 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 49).
• Front panel buttons are disabled - You
will still be able to use the remote control
to operate all VCR functions.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
MAIN MENU
1 : EZ Copy On
2 Child Lock Off
➔
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
Hold MENU Key For Setup
MENU to Quit
➔
Off
On
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3
seconds.
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
On
Off
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The On-Screen Menu System is the control
center for your Dual-Deck VCR. It is divided
into two sections:
• Main Menu
tions, such as EZ Copy, Child Lock, and
Timer Recording.
• Setup Menu
options, like Set Clock, Copy/Record
Settings and Tuner & Channel List.
—
Use for everyday func-
—
Use for “set and forget”
Main Menu Tree
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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. Don’t forget to
press and HOLD the Menu button for 3
seconds to access the Setup Menu.
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Menu Navigation - Remote Control
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SKIP
VIDEO DUB
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.
Menu (3 seconds)
Press and hold for 3 seconds
to enter the Setup Menu and
adjust “set and forget”
functions.
Up/Down Arrows
Press to move up or down
the list of menu items.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
VIDEO DUB
Right Arrow
SKIP
Press to select and cycle
through menu items.
0–9
Direct method of selecting
and changing menu items
SKIP
(used in the examples
throughout this manual).
Clear
SKIP
Press to cancel certain
selections in the menu
system.
Left Arrow
While in the menu system,
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
press to go back to the
previous menu.
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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 and hold the Menu button on the remote
control for 3 seconds.
Select “Reset Factory Settings”
2
Press 5.
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
WARNING!
ALL SETTINGS
WILL BE LOST
➔
1 Keep Timer Events And
Clock Setting
2 : Clear Everything
____________________________________
Press CLEAR to Reset
Press MENU to Quit
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
WARNING!
ALL SETTINGS
WILL BE LOST
➔
1 Keep Timer Events And
Clock Setting
2 : Clear Everything
____________________________________
Press CLEAR to Reset
Press MENU to Quit
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
WARNING!
ALL SETTINGS
WILL BE LOST
➔
1 Keep Timer Events And
Clock Setting
2 : Clear Everything
____________________________________
Press CLEAR to Reset
Press MENU to Quit
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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
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Deck 2 Play
- H : MM : SS Stereo - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Ch # # Source Ch # #
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Still Deck 1 Record
- H : MM : SS - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Tuner View
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Still Ch # # Record
- H : MM : SS Stereo - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Still Ch # # Record
- H : MM : SS Stereo - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Line 1 View
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Still Line 1 Record
- H : MM : SS - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Still Line 2 Record
- H : MM : SS - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Ch # # Source Ch # #
Deck 1 View
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
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.
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Deck 2 Play
- H : MM : SS Stereo - H : MM : SS
SP SLP
Ch # # Source Ch # #
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
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, Arena,
Stage, or Cinema.
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 and hold the Menu button on the
remote control for 3 seconds.
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 (i.e., Play, Stop, Channel ,
etc.).
• Off — Turns the OSD off permanently
unless you press the Display button.
• Auto — Displays Tuner information when
a Tuner function is activated (e.g.,
Channel ), and Deck information
when a Deck function is activated (e.g.,
Play, Stop). To view the full display, press
the Display button.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 Screen Display On
➔
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
On
Off
Auto
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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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SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
➔
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
➔
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Auto
Antenna
Cable
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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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➔
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
➔
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
➔
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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.
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1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
➔
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
➔
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH 11
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
➔
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
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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CH 11
SKIP
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
➔
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
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/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3
seconds.
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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1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
➔
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
➔
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH 11
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
➔
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
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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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CH 11
SKIP
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
➔
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
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➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
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Show Weak Channels
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
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/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
➔
➔
➔
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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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 32 and run Auto
Channel Search again.
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1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
➔
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
➔
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
No
Yes
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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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1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
➔
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
➔
Tuner Audio Stereo
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST
CH ##
Tuner Band Auto
Auto Channel Search
Add Channel
Remove Channel
Show Weak Channels No
➔
Tuner Audio Stereo
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/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Stereo
Mono
SAP
TV + SAP
Simulcast
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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.
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• 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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Copy Tape
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 T ape
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 40.
Hi-Fi
Power
Power
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
Copy Tape
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EZ Copy
MAIN MENU
1 EZ Copy On
2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
Hold MENU Key For Setup
➔
➔
➔
➔
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 39.
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1 EZ Copy On
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2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
Hold MENU Key For Setup
MENU to Quit
➔
On
Off
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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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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1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
➔
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
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➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
➔
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
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Auto
HQ1
HQ2
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
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 56.
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3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
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➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
➔
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
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➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto
2 Speed Matching On
➔
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
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Off
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Copy Audio Insert
While you are copying a tape,
you can insert a new audio
track, such as recorded music
or narration, onto your target
tape. The new audio can be
recorded from the front or rear
line inputs.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Copy Audio Insert”
3
Press 3 to select from the following options:
• Off — Copy Audio Insert is disabled. No
new audio track will be recorded.
• L1 (Line 1) — While you are copying a tape,
a new audio track will be recorded from an
external audio source connected to the front
audio jacks or Microphone input.
• L2 (Line 2) — While you are copying a tape,
a new audio track will be recorded from an
external audio source connected to the rear
audio jacks.
• Mic — While you are copying a tape, a new
audio track will be recorded from the front
Microphone input.
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2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
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➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
➔
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
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/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 Copy Audio Insert Off
➔
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
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Off
L1
L2
Mic
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Connect Audio Source
4
Connect your external audio source to the
front (Line 1) or rear (Line 2) inputs using
standard RCA audio cables.
Cue Tapes
5
Cue up your source tape in Deck 1, your
target tape in Deck 2 and your new audio
track.
Copy New Audio Track
6
Simultaneously press Copy Tape on the
Dual-Deck VCR and Play on your external
audio source. The new audio signal will be
copied in place of the original audio track.
Notes:
• If there is no audio source playing, the
audio track will be blank.
• Copy Audio Insert automatically reverts
to “Off” when the VCR is turned off.
Hi-Fi
Power
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Menu
TV/VCR Video L Audio RChannel
Copy Tape
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Rewind Play F. Forward
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 49.
Record Safety Tab
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.
Hi-Fi
Power
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
Or
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Special Playback Features
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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 Still/F.Adv to
freeze a single frame.
Frame Advance
From Still mode, press Still/F.Adv to
advance to the next frame, or turn the
jog wheel forward and backward to
advance frame by 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.
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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 Skip repeatedly
up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5 minutes.
SKIP
Repeat
From Play mode, press Repeat to review
the last 30 seconds of tape.
Shuttle Ring
From Play mode, Shuttle FWD gradually increases the cue speed from
Double-Speed playback to Picture
Search to Jet Search. Shuttle REV
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 and hold the menu button on the
remote control for 3 seconds.
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
2 : Copy/Record Settings
SKIP
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 Playback Mode Normal
➔
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Normal
Seq
Loop
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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.
Record Safety Tab
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the menu button on the remote
control for 3 seconds.
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
➔
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Both
Play
Rew
Off
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Playback Audio Settings
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
➔
➔
➔
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 and hold the menu button on the
remote control for 3 seconds.
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
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 Deck1 Hi-Fi On
➔
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 Deck2 Hi-Fi On
➔
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
On
Off
On
Off
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QSound
®
QSound enriches your listening experience by creating
realistic 3D effects from two
speakers. Choose from three
QSound modes—Arena,
Cinema, or Stage.
Note: You must have two
speakers connected to benefit
from QSound (see page 99).
Set “QSound”
1
Press the “QSound” button on the remote
control to select from the following options:
• Off (blank display) — QSound is dis-
abled.
• Arena — 3D sound that simulates an
Arena (highest level of sound enhancement—try it with intense action movies
or videogames).
• Cinema — 3D sound that simulates a
movie theater (mid-level sound enhancement—try it when watching almost any
movie).
• Stage — 3D sound that simulates a stage
(minimum sound enhancement—try it
when watching concerts or music
videos).
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Play Deck 1 Stop
0 : 24 : 15 0 : 00 :00
SP SP
Ch 10 Source Ch 10
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Play Deck 1 Stop
0 : 24 : 15 Arena 0 : 00 :00
SP SP
Ch 10 Source Ch 10
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Play Deck 1 Stop
0 : 24 : 15 Cinema 0 : 00 :00
SP SP
Ch 10 Source Ch 10
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Play Deck 1 Stop
0 : 24 : 15 Stage 0 : 00 :00
SP SP
Ch 10 Source Ch 10
QSound is a registered trademark of
QSound Labs, Inc.
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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.
Record Safety Tab
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 56.
Hi-Fi
Power
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
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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 Still/F.Adv. 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 55.
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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 53.
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.
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Record Ch 12 OTR 0:30
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Record Ch 12 OTR 0:30
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Record Ch 12 OTR LOOP
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
OTR 0:30
OTR 1:00
OTR 1:30
OTR 2:00
OTR 9:00
OTR 9:30
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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.
Start Recording
1
Follow the basic Recording instructions on
page 53.
Set Record Speed
2
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).
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. SLP
Tape Length SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play)
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
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T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
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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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Deck 1 Rec Source”
3
Press 5 to record from one of the following:
• Auto — The current TV View (whatever you
currently see on-screen).
• Line1 — Source connected to front line inputs.
• Line2 — Source connected to rear line inputs.
• Deck2 — Tape playing in Deck 2.
• Tuner — Current television program.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
➔
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 Deck1 Rec Source Auto
➔
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Auto
Line1
Line2
Deck2
Tuner
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).
• Line1 — Source connected to front line inputs.
• Line2 — Source connected to rear line inputs.
• Deck1 — Tape playing in Deck 1.
• Tuner — Current television program.
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 Deck2 Rec Source Auto
➔
7 : Record Mode Normal
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Auto
Line1
Line2
Deck1
Tuner
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Sequential/Loop Recording
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
____________________________________
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
➔
➔
➔
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 and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Record Mode”
3
Press 7 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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 Record Mode Normal
➔
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Normal
Sequential
Loop
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Date/Time Stamp
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 : Date/Time Stamp Timer
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
____________________________________
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
➔
➔
➔
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, however, when you copy a tape.
Ch 12
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Sample Date/Time Stamp
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
Select “Copy/Record Settings”
2
Press 2.
Set “Date/Time Stamp”
3
Press 4 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).
• 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 on-screen functions.
• All — The date, time, and record source will
appear briefly at the start of all recordings
except copies.
• Off — The Date/Time Stamp is disabled.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS
1 : Copy Mode Auto
2 : Speed Matching On
3 : Copy Audio Insert Off
4 Date/Time Stamp Timer
➔
5 : Deck1 Rec Source Auto
6 : Deck2 Rec Source Auto
7 : Record Mode Normal
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
Timer
Cont
All
Off
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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 01 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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
SKIP
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
MENU to Quit
SELECT EVENT [1-16]: 01
1 - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
➔
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
2 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
3 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
4 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
SET MONTH [01-12] : 08
Jan 2000 12:25 PM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 - Time Ch10 Deck1 Auto
Or
SELECT EVENT [1-16]: 01
1 - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
➔
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
2 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
➔
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
3 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
4 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
01-16
SET MONTH [1-12]
SET DAY [1-31]
SET HOUR [1-12]
SET MINUTE [00-59]
SET AM/PM [1/2]
1
01-16
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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.
SET LENGTH (H) [0-9] : 00
Jan 2000 12:25 PM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 - Time Ch10 Deck1 Auto
SET TYPE [1-4] : 1
Jan 2000 12:25 PM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 - Time Ch10 Deck1 Auto
SET LENGTH (H) [0-9]
SET LENGTH (M) [00-59]
1
SET TYPE [1-4]
1 - Time
Mo-Fr
1
Weekly
Always
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Cable Box Record Source
If you are programming a timer
recording with a cable box, your
record source depends on
whether or not you have setup
Cable Box Control (see page 89):
• If Cable Box Control is on, set
the Record Source to the
actual cable channel you wish
to record (recommended).
• If Cable Box Control is off, set
the Record Source to Channel
2, 3, or 4—whichever your
cable box uses—and select the
channel you wish to record on
the cable box.
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 SOURCE [1-4] : 01
Jan 2000 12:25 PM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 - Time Ch10 Deck1 Auto
1
SET SOURCE [1-4]
Ch##
Line 1
Line 2
Ch##s
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.
SET DECK [1-2] : 1
Jan 2000 12:25 PM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 - Time Ch10 Deck1 Auto
8 - TIMER RECORDING 63
1
SET DECK [1-2]
Deck1
Deck2
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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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
VIDEO DUB
SET SPEED [1-3] : 1
Jan 2000 12:25 PM 1H00M
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
2345678
9101112131415
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 - Time Ch10 Deck1 Auto
SELECT EVENT [1-16]:01
1 10:30 PM On Wednesdays
➔
SKIP
1H30M Ch10 Deck1 Auto
2 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
3 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
4 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
1
SET SPEED [1-3]
Auto
SP
SLP
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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.
Record Safety Tab
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 66.
• 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.
Hi-Fi
Power
Deck
D E C K O N E
S P
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
TIMER
VCR Hi-Fi
Hi-Fi
Deck
S P
Copy Tape
The Timer indicator appears
when a Timer Recording Event
has been programmed
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Timer Recording Errors
TIMER EVENTS OVERLAP
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Please review the events
from the Select Event
menu and remove one
using the CLEAR key
_____________________________________
SET TIMER to Continue
MENU to Quit
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
Power
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.
Hi-Fi
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
Record Safety Tab
SELECT EVENT [1-16]:01
1 10:30 PM On Wednesdays
➔
1H30M Ch10 Deck1 Auto
2 : 9:00 AM On Sun Dec/06
0H30M Line1 Deck2 SP
3 : 7:00 PM On Mon-Fri
2H00M Line2 Deck2 SLP
4 : 12:15 PM On Everyday
0H15M Ch06 Deck1 Auto
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
➔
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VCR PLUS CHANNEL SETUP
01 02 03 04 05 06
01 03 03 04 05 06
Enter local channel
number using 0-9 keys
____________________________________
to Move
MENU to End
➔
➔
/
VCR Plus+
Channels
Your Local
Channels
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.”
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The VCR
Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Open “Setup Menu”
1
Press and hold the menu button on the
remote control for 3 seconds.
Select “VCR Plus Setup”
2
Press 6.
Select “VCR Plus Channel
3
Setup”
Press the right arrow key.
Map Your Channels
4
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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SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Copy/Record Settings
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
VCR Plus Setup
VCR Plus Channel Setup
Timer Extend Off
Cable Box Control Off
Cable Box Code ###
Cable Box Output Line1
____________________________________
01 02 03 04 05 06
01 03 03 04 05 06
____________________________________
To Move
To Correct To Select
MENU to End
VCR PLUS CHANNEL SETUP
Enter local channel
number using 0-9 keys
➔
➔
to Move
/
MENU to End
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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.
Note: If you want to program
VCR Plus+ recordings from a
cable box or DSS receiver, you
must setup Cable Box Control,
see page 95.
Open VCR Plus+ Menu
1
Press the VCR Plus+ button on the remote
control. 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.
Enter VCR PlusCode number
2
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.
• Press the VCR Plus+ button to continue.
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6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30
News 200
3
News 5007
5
CBS
The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer:
Jim Lehrer details the day's top sto-
8
ries. • 88736
PBS
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Entertainment
Tonight: Ben Afffleck. • 552
Hollywood
Squares 2587
SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
➔
Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
____________________________________
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
Jeopardy •
1397
The King of
Queens Carrie
cheating. •
(TVPG-L) 5945
Horizon:
Michael Grant
explores issues.
• 5755
➔
MENU to Quit
Enter Code [ 5 2 2 0 1 ]
with [ 0 - 9 ]
____________________________________
Clear to Correct
VCR + to Continue
MENU to Quit
Wheel of For-
tune • 1397
Ladies Man:
Jimmy accepts a
lucarative job. •
(TVPG) 8571
Keeping Up Appearances •
1281
Or
VCR Plus +
Enter Code [ ]
with [ 0 - 9 ]
➔
____________________________________
Clear to Correct
VCR + to Continue
MENU to Quit
VCR Plus +
VCR PlusCode numbers appear in most
local and national TV listings.
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VCR Plus+ Recording Options
VCR Plus +
Timer Event Options
1 : How Often? 1 - Time
2 Record Speed Auto
3 : Which Deck? Deck 1
____________________________________
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Continue
Auto
SP
SLP
➔
Steps 3-6 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
3
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
4
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.
VCR Plus +
Timer Event Options
1 How Often? 1 - Time
➔
2 : Record Speed Auto
3 : Which Deck? Deck 1
____________________________________
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Continue
1 - Time
Mo - Fr
Weekly
Always
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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
5
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.
VCR Plus +
Timer Event Options
1 : How Often? 1 - Time
2 : Record Speed Auto
3 Which Deck? Deck 1
➔
____________________________________
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Continue
Deck 1
Deck 2
View Event Summary
6
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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SELECT EVENT [1-16]:01
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➔
SKIP
1H30M Ch10 Deck1 Auto
2 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
3 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
4 : - - : - - - - - - - - - - / - -
- H - - M Ch-- Deck - - -
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
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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 and hold the menu button on the
remote control for 3 seconds.
Select “VCR Plus Setup”
2
Press 6.
Select “Timer Extend”
3
Press the down arrow until Timer Extend is
selected.
Set “Timer Extend”
4
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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SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
➔
2 : Copy/Record Settings
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
3 : Tuner And Channel List
4 : Dual-Deck Features
5 : Reset Factory Settings
6 : VCR Plus Setup
7 : Advanced Features
____________________________________
➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
VCR Plus Setup
VCR Plus Channel Setup
Timer Extend Off
Cable Box Control Off
Cable Box Code ###
Cable Box Output Line1
____________________________________
➔
____________________________________
➔
____________________________________
To Move
To Correct To Select
MENU to End
VCR Plus Setup
VCR Plus Channel Setup
Timer Extend Off
Cable Box Control Off
Cable Box Code ###
Cable Box Output Line1
To Move
To Correct To Select
MENU to End
VCR Plus Setup
VCR Plus Channel Setup
Timer Extend Off
Cable Box Control Off
Cable Box Code ###
Cable Box Output Line1
To Move
To Correct To Select
MENU to End
Off
2-Min
5-Min
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MAIN MENU
1 EZ Copy On
2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
/ To Move To Select
MENU to Quit
Hold MENU Key For Setup
➔
➔
➔
➔
8-Scene Editor
10 - Editing Features
The 8-Scene Editor uses
professional quality flying
erase heads to automatically
assemble up to 8 scenes by
marking their beginning and
ending points. You can also
use the Sync Edit feature,
which allows you to manually
cut unwanted scenes while
copying a tape; see page 76.
Insert Source Tape
1
Put the tape with your unedited source
material in Deck 1.
Insert Target Tape
2
Put your blank tape in Deck 2. To ensure
quality edits, it is best to record on blank or
pre-formatted tapes. Tip: You can preformat your tapes by recording the line
input over the entire tape with no signal.
Review Source Tape
3
Make a list of the scenes you wish to use in
your final movie with their beginning and
ending tape counter positions. Reorder the
scenes if desired.
Open “Main Menu”
4
Press Menu.
(optional)
Hi-Fi
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Power
Power
Hi-Fi
Deck
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
Copy Tape
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Select “8-Scene Edit List”
Scene : 1 - - - - - -
Begin : 0 : 00 : 00
End : - : - - : - -
1 - 8 To Select Scene
SCENE For Begin And End
CLEAR To Correct
COPY TAPE To Make A Tape
MENU To Quit
Scene : 1 - - - - - -
Begin : 0 : 00 : 00
End : - : - - : - -
1 - 8 To Select Scene
SCENE For Begin And End
CLEAR To Correct
COPY TAPE To Make A Tape
MENU To Quit
5
Press 4 to open the 8-Scene Edit List menu.
The number “1” and “Begin” will flash.
Select Scene Number
6
Use the number keys to choose a scene from
1 to 8. You can enter scenes in any order.
The scene number you choose will flash.
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Mark Beginning of Scene
7
Play the tape to the beginning of the desired
scene and press the Scene/Title button. The
scene number and “End” will flash. Use the
special playback functions to quickly find the
position you want; see page 46.
Mark End of Scene
8
Play the tape to the end of the desired scene
and press the Scene/Title button. The next
available scene number and “Begin” will
flash.
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Scene : 1 - - - - - -
Begin : 0 : 10 : 05
SKIP
SKIP
End : - : - - : - -
1 - 8 To Select Scene
SCENE For Begin And End
CLEAR To Correct
COPY TAPE To Make A Tape
MENU To Quit
Scene : 1 2 - - - - -
Begin : 0 : 10 : 05
End : 0 : 10 : 40
1 - 8 To Select Scene
SCENE For Begin And End
CLEAR To Correct
COPY TAPE To Make A Tape
MENU To Quit
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Clear Unwanted Scenes
9
If you are not satisfied with a particular
scene, use the Clear button to erase its
beginning and ending points. Repeat Steps
6-8 to load up to 8 scenes at a time.
10
Make a Tape
When you are satisfied with the order and
length of each scene, press Copy Tape to
begin assembling the tape.
Notes:
• The Dual-Deck VCR will automatically
copy each scene in order from the source
tape to the target tape.
• When the process is finished, return to
Step 6 to add more scenes, or press Menu
to quit.
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Sync Editing
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 49.
• Turn off EZ Copy; see page 40.
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.
Hi-Fi
Power
Power
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
Copy Tape
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Set Target Tape to Record/
5
Pause
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 46. 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.
Stop Sync Edit
9
To stop the Sync Edit process, press Stop on
both decks.
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Page 88
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 76-77.
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 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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On-Screen Titler
You can add titles or credits to
your movies with the OnScreen Titler. Create your
message from over 100 letters,
numbers and symbols. There
are two steps to using the titler:
Setting up the Titler Message
and Recording the Title; see
page 80.
Open “Main Menu”
1
Press Menu on the remote control.
Select “Setup Titler Message”
2
Press 5.
Compose Your Message
3
Use the arrow keys to select each character in
your message, pressing Enter (also the SP/SLP/
ATR key) after each to insert the character at
the current cursor position.
Edit Your Message
4
If you make a mistake, press Clear to backspace and delete the previous character.
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MAIN MENU
1 EZ Copy On
➔
SKIP
SKIP
2 : Child Lock Off
3 : Timer Recording
4 : 8-Scene Edit List
5 : Setup Titler Message
6 : Language/Langue/Idioma
➔
/ To Move To Select
➔
Hold MENU Key For Setup
MENU to Quit
➔
Save Your Message
5
When you are satisfied with your message,
press Menu to save and quit. To record your
Titler message, see page 80.
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Page 90
Recording Titler Message
Once you have set up your
Titler Message, you can record
it by pressing the Scene/Title
button while a tape is recording in Deck 2. You can record
the title for up to 20 seconds in
5-second increments.
Start Recording
1
Insert your target tape in Deck 2 and
initiate any Record mode, i.e., Record,
One-Touch Record, Copy Tape, or Timer
Record. See the corresponding chapters to
activate any of these modes. Note: You
must use Deck 2 to record Titler Messages.
Record Titler Message
2
While in Record mode, press Scene/Title
one to four times to record your Titler
Message on-screen for 5, 10, 15, or 20
seconds , respectively.
Note: You must be recording a video signal
when you record your Titler Message, i.e.
you cannot record a title on blank tape.
Hi-Fi
Power
Deck
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My First Movie
January 10, 2000
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
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Sample Title Message. Note: Titles
can be up to 40 characters (2
rows of 20 characters) centered
on the screen. A blank space
counts as a character.
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Audio/Video Dubbing
STILL/F.ADV.
STILL/F.ADV.
A/V Dub uses flying erase
heads to allow seamless
dubbing of new audio and
video tracks onto your prerecorded tapes. You can dub
from the front/rear line inputs,
the tuner, microphone, or
Deck 1. Note: The Audio Dub
records a new mono
soundtrack and does not affect
the Hi-Fi track.
A/V Dub Auto Stop
VCR Hi-Fi
A/V Dub will
automatically
stop recording at tape counter
position 0:00:00. You can use
this to your advantage when
dubbing long segments. Before
you set the beginning point on
your target tape (Step 2), fastforward to the last frame of the
segment and press Clear to
reset the counter to 0:00:00.
Now rewind to the beginning
of the segment and resume the
normal steps to perform an A/
V Dub. When the tape reaches
0:00:00, recording will stop
automatically at the end of
your segment!
D E C K O N E
S P
Insert Target Tape
1
Insert the tape on which you want to dub a
new audio/video track in Deck 2.
Position Target Tape
2
Use the Deck Control keys (Play, FF, Rew,
etc.) to play the tape to the point where you
want the dubbing to begin. Tip: See sidebar
on “A/V Dub Auto Stop.”
Pause the Target Tape
3
From Play mode, press Still on the remote
control.
Activate A/V Dub Mode
4
• To record new audio over existing video (e.g.,
to add a narrative), press Audio Dub. “A.Dub
II” will appear on the on-screen display.
• To record new video over existing audio (e.g.
to make a music video), press Video Dub.
“V.Dub II” will appear on the on-screen display.
• To record both new audio and video over
existing tape (e.g., to take advantage of flying
erase heads for glitch-free edits), press Audio
Dub THEN Video Dub. “A/V Dub II” will appear
on the on-screen display.
Hi-Fi
Power
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 Pause
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
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VIDEO DUB
SP/SLP
ATR
SKIP
INDEX/SEARCH
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 A.Dub II
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Hi-Fi
Deck
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 V.Dub II
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Stop Ch 12 A/V Dub II
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
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Copy Tape
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Switch TV View to Source
STILL/F.ADV.
5
Press TV View repeatedly until you view
the source from which you plan to dub the
new track(s):
• Line 1 - to dub from the microphone or a
device connected to the front A/V input.
• Line 2 - to dub from a device connected
to the rear a/v input.
• Tuner - to dub from the currently selected
television channel.
• Deck 1 - to dub from a tape in Deck 1.
Note: If you have connected BOTH a
microphone AND another source device to
the front A/V inputs, the Dual-Deck VCR
will ONLY recognize the microphone as
Line 1.
Cue Source
6
Position your source device at the point
you wish to begin dubbing, e.g. cue the
external CD or tape player to the desired
track, or pause the tape in Deck 1 at the
desired starting point.
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Line 1 A.Dub II
- 0:20:45 - 1:32:08
SP SP
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Stop Line 2 A.Dub II
- 0:20:45 - 1:32:08
SP SP
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Stop Ch 12 A.Dub II
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Stop Deck 1 A.Dub II
- 0:20:45 - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Hi-Fi
Power
Deck
Deck SelectRecordRewind Play F. ForwardPauseStop / Eject
Hi-Fi
Deck
Copy Tape
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Start Dubbing
STILL/F.ADV.
STILL/F.ADV.
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
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/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
➔
➔
➔
On
Off
7
With your source playing, press Record on
the remote control. “A.Dub•,” “V.Dub•,”
or “A/V Dub•” will appear on the onscreen display.
Options while Dubbing
8
• To pause the A/V Dub, press Still. While
in Pause mode, you can change or
reposition the source device.
• To resume the A/V Dub, press Record.
• To stop the A/V Dub manually, press
Stop.
• To stop the A/V Dub automatically, see
“A/V Dub Auto Stop” on page 81.
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 A.Dub II
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 V.Dub II
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 A/V Dub II
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
To Listen to Dubbed Audio...
Dubbed audio is recorded on the tape’s
linear (mono) track. To hear the new
soundtrack, you must turn off Hi-Fi audio
for the desired playback deck, see page 50.
or
DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
4 : Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 Deck2 Hi-Fi On
➔
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➔
➔
/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit
➔
On
Off
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PM
S PS P
D E C K O N E
VCR Hi-Fi
S P
S P
D E C K O N E
VCR Hi-Fi
S P
S P
D E C K O N E
VCR Hi-Fi
Overview
1 1 - 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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SP/SLP
ATR
VIDEO DUB
INDEX/SEARCH
Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2
Stop Ch 12 INDEX
SKIP
- 0:20:45 Stereo - 1:32:08
SP SP
Thu Jan 13, 2000 12 : 34 PM
“Index” will flash briefly
on the On-Screen Display
while the Index Mark is
being recorded.
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Index Scan
STILL/F.ADV.
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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SP/SLP
ATR
VIDEO DUB
INDEX/SEARCH
SEARCH MENU
1 Index Search / Scan
➔
SKIP
2 : Blank Search
3 : Direct Time Search
4 : Return to 0:00:00
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= Move = Sel MENU = Quit
DECK ONE INDEX MENU
Index : - -
Scan: Press FF or REW
Search: 1–99 Then FF/REW
MENU to Quit
DECK ONE REVERSE SCAN
DECK ONE FORWARD SCAN
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Index Search
STILL/F.ADV.
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”.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SP/SLP
ATR
VIDEO DUB
SKIP
INDEX/SEARCH
SEARCH MENU
1 Index Search / Scan
➔
2 : Blank Search
3 : Direct Time Search
4 : Return to 0:00:00
____________________________________
= Move = Sel MENU = Quit
DECK ONE INDEX MENU
Index : - -
Scan: Press FF or REW
Search: 1–99 Then FF/REW
MENU to Quit
DECK ONE INDEX MENU
Index : 05
Scan: Press FF or REW
Search: 1–99 Then FF/REW
MENU to Quit
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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.
DECK ONE REVERSE SEARCH
DECK ONE FORWARD SEARCH
Index : ##
Index : 5
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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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SP/SLP
ATR
VIDEO DUB
INDEX/SEARCH
SEARCH MENU
1 Index Search / Scan
➔
SKIP
2 : Blank Search
3 : Direct Time Search
4 : Return to 0:00:00
____________________________________
= Move = Sel MENU = Quit
DECK ONE BLANK SEARCH
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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.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SP/SLP
ATR
VIDEO DUB
INDEX/SEARCH
SEARCH MENU
1 Index Search / Scan
➔
SKIP
2 : Blank Search
3 : Direct Time Search
4 : Return to 0:00:00
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= Move = Sel MENU = Quit
DECK ONE TIME SEARCH
Search To : - - : - - : - -
Enter Counter Value
Enter [ 1 ] = Pos Or [ 2 ] = Neg
Press CLEAR To Correct
MENU to Quit
DECK ONE TIME SEARCH
Search To : - - : - - : - -
Enter Counter Value
Enter [ 1 ] = Pos Or [ 2 ] = Neg
Press CLEAR To Correct
MENU to Quit
DECK ONE TIME SEARCH
Search To : 01 : 25 : 16
Enter Counter Value
Enter [ 1 ] = Pos Or [ 2 ] = Neg
Press CLEAR To Correct
MENU to Quit
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Start the Search
5
Press Search/Index to advance the tape to
the specified time.
AUDIO DUB
REPEAT
SP/SLP
ATR
VIDEO DUB
INDEX/SEARCH
DECK ONE TIME SEARCH
SKIP
Searching To : 01 : 25 : 16
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