Govideo DDV9755 User Manual
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
™
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
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.
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
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
SAFETY v
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.
1 - BASIC CONNECTIONS 1
Connect Antenna/Basic Cable
Follow these steps only if you
are using an indoor/outdoor
antenna or basic cable. If you
have a:
• Cable Box
• Stereo Receiver
• TV Monitor
• Third VCR
• Laserdisc Player
• DVD Player
• Camcorder
• Satellite Receiver
• Video Game
...or other advanced connection,
please refer to Chapter 12
(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.
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
1 - BASIC CONNECTIONS 3
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Auto Setup
2 - Initial Settings
The first time you power on
your Dual-Deck VCR, you will
be prompted to select English,
French, or Spanish for the onscreen menu system. Then the
VCR will automatically search
for channels and set the VCR’s
internal clock.
Set Language
1
Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To
change the language at any other time, see page 6.
Run Auto Setup
2
As soon as you set the language, the VCR will automatically perform the following steps:
• Auto Channel Search — Automatically detects
whether you have an antenna or cable, then searches
for all active channels. If Auto Setup is unable to
locate channels in your area, you can search and add
channels manually; see page 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.
2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 5
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
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
➔
➔
➔
2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 7
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
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
2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 9
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
____________________________________
➔
/ 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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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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SETUP MENU
1 Set Clock Menu
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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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SET CLOCK MENU
Auto Clock Set On
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Daylight Savings Auto
Time Zone Auto
Clock Set Channel Auto
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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
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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
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MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
MENU to Quit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
3 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM 17
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.
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
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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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DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 Remote Eject On
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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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DUAL-DECK FEATURES
1 : Remote Eject On
2 : Playback Mode Normal
3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew
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4 Panel Display Auto
5 : Screen Display On
6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On
7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On
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Auto
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Off
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