GoVideo GV2020 User Manual

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Dual-Deck

Owner’s Guide

Video Cassette Recorder
Model GV2020

Dual-Deck

To get the full benefit of the VCR-2® features, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Record the serial number from the back of your VCR-2 here. Attach your sales receipt for reference.

Model Number: GV2020
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

It is important that you register your VCR-2 with Go-Video, Inc. so that you can be contacted in the event of a product
modification or recall. To register your VCR-2, complete the warranty registration card and mail it in.

To contact Go-Video, Inc. call [phone] for information regarding your VCR-2.

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 only to qualified personnel.
▲ This video cassette recorder should only be used with 120V, 60Hz (standard U.S. household) current.

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.

ATTENTION:

▲ Pour prévenir les chocs électriques, ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarisée avec un prolongateur, une prise de courant ou

une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent etre insérées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à découvert.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-22 of the National Electrical 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.

WARNING:

Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution or exhibition of
copyrighted motion pictures and video tapes. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501 and 506)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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 a 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.

Limited
Warranty

WHO PROVIDES THE LIMITED WARRANTY?

During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administrator will honor service through an
authorized service center for 90 days labor, one (1) year parts, from the original date of consumer
purchase. See below for commercial, industrial or educational use coverage.
WHO IS PROTECTED?

This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this Go-Video product.
WHAT IS COVERED AND HOW LONG?

This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or replace covered
parts in this Go-Video product for 90 days labor, one (1) year parts, from the date of purchase,
defined as follows: (1) Original Consumer Retail Purchase; (2) First Rental Purchase Agreement; or
(3) First Lease Purchase Agreement (the “Warranty Period”). Labor and replacement parts supplied
during the Warranty Period are covered only for the remaining portion of the original Warranty
Period. The Go-Video Warranty Administrator shall have no liability for service under this warranty
if non OEM replacement parts are used in the repair of your Go-Video product.
WHAT MUST THE OWNER DO IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED?

If service under this warranty is required, contact your original Go-Video dealer, or call the Go­Video service number below, to determine the nearest authorized Go-Video service center.

Go-Video’s warranty pays for a new or remanufactured part to replace any part found to be
defective during the Warranty Period as well as reimbursement for approved labor costs to an
authorized service center. The owner will be responsible for any service call charge or trip charge.
OTHER WARRANTY COVERAGE

Commercial, industrial or educational use has the same warranty coverage as stated elsewhere
on this page, except that parts and labor coverage is only for 30 days from original date of pur­chase.
WHAT ARE THE EXCEPTIONS?

This warranty does not cover 1) Damage from misuse, abuse, neglect or accident, natural
disasters or Acts of God. 2) Cabinetry, decorative parts, batteries, hand-held remotes, cable boxes,
connectors, A/C adapters or accessories, knobs or buttons, or video cassette tape. 3) Cleaning of
video/audio heads, which is routine maintenance, or other routine maintenance. 4) The foreign
country use of this product. 5) Go-Video product which has been electrically or mechanically
modified in any way or incorporated into other products. 6) Signal reception problems caused by
external antenna or cable systems. 7) Installation and set-up service adjustments. 8) Owner instruc­tion. Your Owner’s Guide provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls.
For additional information, contact your authorized Go-Video dealer.

Go-Video is not responsible for any shipping, handling or insurance charges.

Defective unit or parts must be available to send to the Go-Video Warranty Administrator IF
DEMANDED at the time of service or claim processing.

This Exclusive Limited Warranty excludes all incidental and consequential damages. Some states
do not allow the exclusion of incidental and consequential damages so the above exclusion may
not apply to you.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY PERIOD. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This Exclusive Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

For further information contact:
GO-VIDEO WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
7835 EAST McCLAIN DRIVE, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85260
[phone]

To obtain the location of your nearest service center contact:
GO-VIDEO SERVICE
[phone]

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.

Safety
Instructions

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

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.

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Safety
Instructions

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC
SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

12.POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items 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
on this page.

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
instruction. 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
have 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.

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Initial setup instructions begin on page 5. See page 10 for a list
of included accessories.

Safety Instructions ....................................................................................1 - 2

Features of Your Dual-Deck VCR-2 ............................................................... 4

Exclusive Features of Your VCR-2 ........................................................... 4

Other Key Features of Your VCR-2.......................................................... 4

Quick Connections ....................................................................................... 5

Dual-Deck VCR-2 Front Panel ...................................................................6 - 7

Dual-Deck VCR-2 Remote Control ............................................................8 - 9

Dual-Deck VCR-2 Accessories..................................................................... 10

Using Your Remote Control ....................................................................... 11

Playing a Tape............................................................................................. 12

Duplicating a Tape...................................................................................... 13

Recording from TV ..................................................................................... 14

Playing a Tape While Recording from TV.............................................. 14

Recording Two Programs from TV............................................................. 15

Editing a Single Tape................................................................................... 16

Editing Multiple Scenes Onto One Tape..................................................... 17

One-Two Recording™ ................................................................................ 18

Setting the Timer to Record Later.........................................................19 - 21

On-Screen Programming.......................................................................22 - 27

Main Menu ............................................................................................. 22

Programming from the Remote Control and Front Panel ................ 22

Video Menu (Record Speed, AmeriChrome Copy™, Auto Features).... 23

Audio Menu (Dolby* NR, Audio Source) ............................................... 24

Set Date and Time.................................................................................. 25

Channel/Tuner Menu.......................................................................26 - 27

On-Screen Display....................................................................................... 28

Front Panel Display..................................................................................... 29

Auto Features .............................................................................................. 30

Tape Counter & Memory Stop.................................................................... 31

Antenna Connections ...........................................................................32 - 33

Cable Connections................................................................................34 - 36

Connecting Other Video Equipment .......................................................... 37

Audio Features & Connections ................................................................... 38

Simulcast ................................................................................................ 38

Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) Stereo.................................................... 38

Monitor Connections .................................................................................. 39

Care of Your Dual-Deck VCR-2 ................................................................... 40

Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 41

Index 42 - 43

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 44

Limited Warranty ...............................................................Inside Front Cover

Table of
Contents

Go-Video and VCR-2 are registered trademarks of Go-Video, Inc. Copy
Tape, AmeriChrome Copy, One-Two Recording, and Dual-Deck
System are trademarks of Go-Video, Inc.

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Features of Your
Dual-Deck VCR-2

Exclusive Features of Your VCR-2

AmeriChrome Copy™ Circuitry. Page 13.
Your VCR-2’s exclusive AmeriChrome Copy circuitry replaces the normal video processing
system to maintain the high quality of your original tape. AmeriChrome Copy also synchronizes
the deck speeds for optimum duplication results.

Copy one tape to another with one-touch simplicity. Page 13.
The Copy Tape™ button enables you to duplicate tapes with unequaled clarity at a single touch
of a button.

View a prerecorded tape while recording a TV program. Page 14.
Only the VCR-2 features the Dual-Deck System™ so that you can watch a prerecorded tape
while recording from TV.

Record two programs from TV at the same time. Page 15.
The exclusive Dual-Deck System lets you record two different programs at the same time. Of
course, the TV doesn’t have to be your only source – you can record from TV while making a
live recording with a video camera or recording from another VCR or laser disc player.

Edit video tapes. Pages 16 - 17.
Copy segments from any number of tapes onto one master tape.

Other Key Features of Your VCR-2

Operate and program your VCR-2 without getting out of your chair. Pages 8 - 9, 11.
You can perform all operations, including setting a Timer Recording, with the advanced Remote
Control.

Search for a favorite segment on a tape with Picture Scan or Jet Search. Page 12.
Picture Scan lets you view the tape at up to 9 times the normal play speed and Jet Search at up
to 21 times the normal play speed, in forward or reverse.

Set a timed recording with a single button. Page 18.
One-Two Recording™ is a simple way to record a TV program.

Set the timer to record up to 16 hours of programs for weeks, months, or even years in advance.
Pages 19 - 21.
The advanced circuitry of Timer Recording will let you program up to 16 events for one-time,
daily, or weekly recording.

View and change VCR-2 settings and Timer Recording settings right on your TV screen. Pages 19

- 27.
On-Screen Programming makes it simple to change tape speed, clock, calendar and timer
settings, and much more.

Memory backup for Speed, Timer and Channel Memory settings.
Your VCR-2 remembers these settings even after power failures. When the power fails, all you
need to reset is the clock.

Play and record tapes with Dolby noise reduction. Page 24.
These special circuits improve sound quality by reducing “tape hiss” during soft passages.

Record from a video camera or other video source. Page 37.
Your VCR-2 makes exceptional recordings from video cameras, laser disc players, and other
VCRs.

Play and record video tapes in stereo. Pages 24, 38.
You can play prerecorded and home video tapes in stereo for improved sound definition. Your
VCR-2 also tunes MTS broadcast stereo programs for recording full stereo sound.

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Quick
Connections

∏

Coaxial

or

Twin-lead

ANTENNA CABLES

To connect your VCR-2 to your TV, follow these four simple steps. More
advanced connection instructions begin on page 32.

Adapter

① Place your VCR-2 next to your TV and plug the VCR-2 power cord into a

wall outlet.

∑ Detach the antenna cable from your TV (it will be either a round coaxial

cable or a flat twin-lead cable). Attach this cable to the In from Antenna/
Cable connection on the back panel of your VCR-2. If your antenna
cable is twin-lead, use the supplied adapter.

π

CH 3
CH 4

OUT TO TV

ANTENNA/

IN FROM:

CABLE

∑

VCR-2 BACK PANEL

VIDEO

IN OUT

VCR-2 Cable

(supplied)

∏

VHF

TV BACK PANEL

UHF

or

∏ A cable is supplied with your VCR-2. Connect the coaxial (round) end of

this cable to the Out to TV connection on your VCR-2 back panel.
Connect the other end of the supplied cable to the antenna connection
on the back of your TV.

Depending on the type of antenna connection your TV has, you will
connect either the round coaxial connector or the twin-lead connectors.
If your TV has both types of connections, use the coaxial connection.
You should not connect both.

π Set the CH 3/CH 4 selector, which is located on the back panel of your

VCR-2. It is preset to channel 3. To avoid interference from a local
station you should choose the channel that is not normally used in your
area.

Use the supplied adapter if your an­tenna cable is twin-lead.

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Dual-Deck VCR-2
Front Panel

Tape
Compartment

POWER

STOP

EJECT

SOURCE TUNER

TRACKING SHARPNESS MENU DOWN SAVE NEXT ESCAPE

PLAY

DECK 2

REW

AV•IN

FWD

PAUSE

EDIT

REC

To find a complete description of the features mentioned in this section,
consult the Index, pages 42 - 43.

TV

VIEW

Front Panel
Display

DECK 1 DECK 2

TUNER

Channel Down Button - Press to select the next lower TV channel in

Channel Memory.

Channel Up Button - Press to select the next higher TV channel in Channel

Memory.
Copy Tape™ Button - Press to start and stop AmeriChrome Copy™.
Copy Tape Indicator - Lights when AmeriChrome Copy duplication is in

progress.
CTR/TIME (Counter/Time) Display Button - Press to switch the Front Panel

Display between Clock and Tape Counter. Tape Counter is displayed

for the most recently viewed deck.
Down Button - Press to move down through menu selections during On-

Screen Programming. Press to change settings in the Set Date and Time

Menu or Timer Recording Menu.
Escape Button - Press to exit the current On-Screen Programming menu and

return to the previous menu. Press to erase any changes you have made

in the Set Date and Time Menu or Timer Recording Menu.
Front Panel Display - Displays the status of your VCR-2. See the detailed

explanation on page 29.
FWD (Fast Forward Buttons) - Press to advance the tape when your VCR-2

is stopped. When your VCR-2 is playing, press Fast Forward for forward

Picture Scan; press Fast Forward twice for forward Jet Search.
Menu Button - Press to display the On-Screen Programming Main Menu on

your TV screen. Other menus are accessed through the Main Menu.
Next Button - Press to change the setting of the current menu selection.

Press to move to the next menu selection in the Set Date and Time

Menu or Timer Recording Menu.
Pause/Edit Buttons - Press to temporarily stop the tape while playing or

recording. Should not be used for more than 3 minutes at a time. Your

VCR-2 will Auto Stop after 5 minutes in play still or record pause.
Play Buttons - Press to play a tape. Press to continue playing after pause or

Picture Scan/Jet Search.
Power Button - Press to turn your VCR-2 on and off. Press to change Auto

Power Off mode during rewind or Timer Recording. See page 30.

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Power Indicator - Lights when power is on. Blinks during Auto Power Off

Tape
Compartment

Dual-Deck VCR-2
Front Panel

AV•IN

STOP

EJECT

PLAY

REW

COPY
TAPE

VCR

▲

TV

SOURCE TUNER AV•IN

TV

mode.

REC (Record) Buttons - Press to start recording onto a tape. Press to con-

tinue recording after pause. Press during recording to activate One-Two
Recording™.

Reset Button - Press to reset the Tape Counter to 0000. Press twice to set

Memory Stop mode. Press to reset all settings while in the Set Date and
Time Menu or Timer Recording Menu. Press to clear an event in the
Timer Recording Summary.

REW (Rewind) Buttons - Press to rewind the tape when your VCR-2 is

stopped. When your VCR-2 is playing, press Rewind for reverse Picture
Scan; press Rewind twice for reverse Jet Search.

Save Button - Press to save any changes you have made to the current menu

and return to the previous menu.

Sharpness Controls - Turn to soften or sharpen the picture to your viewing

preference. There are separate controls for Decks 1 and 2.

Source Buttons - Press to select the video source to be recorded on each

deck. Changes the Source indicators.

Source Indicators - Indicate the video source that is being (or will be)

recorded or viewed for each deck. Lights only when a tape is loaded in

that deck.
Stop/Eject Buttons - Press to stop the tape. Press to eject a stopped tape.
Tape Compartments - Insert a tape (window up, tape door facing away)

through the compartment door of either deck. Your VCR-2 will automati-

cally finish loading the tape.
Tracking Controls - Turn to eliminate noise (white streaks across the picture)

during play. There are separate controls for Decks 1 and 2.
TV/VCR Button - Press to select the source of the picture on your TV screen

– TV for your TV tuner, VCR for your VCR-2 TV View.
TV/VCR Indicators - Indicate the source of the picture on your TV screen –

TV for your TV tuner, VCR for your VCR-2 TV View.
TV View Button - Press to select the TV View – Deck 1, Deck 2, Tuner, or

AV-IN – when the TV/VCR button is set to VCR.
TV View Indicators - Indicate the video source that has been selected with

the TV View button.

DECK 1

CHANNEL

CTR

FWD

PAUSE

EDIT

REC

TRACKING SHARPNESSVCR TIME RESETDOWN UP

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Dual-Deck VCR-2
Remote Control

POWER

TV/VCR

CTR

PREV

UP

DOWN

SAVE ESCMENU

COPY
TAPE

NEXT

▲

RESET

1

678

1

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW FWD

SOURCE

DECK 1 DECK 2

2

345

9

2

PAUSE

REC

TV

VIEW

0

STOP/EJECT

REW FWD

SOURCE

TUNER

DSP

LCV

PLAY

CH

PAUSE

REC

AV•IN

Follow these instructions to install or replace the Remote Control battery:

① Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of the Remote

Control.

≠ Install one 9 volt battery as indicated on the battery compartment.

③ Replace the battery compartment door.

To find a complete description of the features mentioned in this section,
consult the Index, pages 42 - 43.

▲ Neon light may disrupt the signal from the Remote Control. Keep neon
lights away from your VCR-2 and Remote Control. ▲

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Dual-Deck VCR-2
Remote Control

AV-IN Button - Press to change the TV View to AV-IN (for input from another VCR, laser disc

player, video camera, etc.).
CH ▼ (Channel Down) Button - Press to select the next lower TV channel in Channel Memory.
CH ▲ (Channel Up) Button - Press to select the next higher TV channel in Channel Memory.
Copy Tape™ Button - Press to start and stop AmeriChrome™ Copy.
CTR (Counter/Time Display) Button - Press to switch the Front Panel Display between Clock

and Tape Counter. Tape Counter is displayed for the most recently viewed deck.
Deck 1 Button - Press to change the TV View to Deck 1.
Deck 2 Button - Press to change the TV View to Deck 2.
Down Button - Press to move down through menu selections during On-Screen Programming.

Press to change settings in the Set Date and Time Menu or Timer Recording Menu.
DSP (Display) Button - Displays or clears the On-Screen Display on your TV screen. See detailed

explanation of OSD on page 28.
ESC (Escape) Button - Press to exit the current On-Screen Programming menu and return to the

previous menu. Press to erase any changes you have made in the Set Date and Time Menu or

Timer Recording Menu.
FWD (Fast Forward) Buttons - Press to advance the tape when your VCR-2 is stopped. When

your VCR-2 is playing, press Fast Forward for forward Picture Scan; press Fast Forward twice

for forward Jet Search.
LCV (Last Channel Viewed) Button - Press to change the channel to the last channel viewed.
Menu Button - Press to display the On-Screen Programming Main Menu on your TV screen.

Other menus are accessed through the Main Menu.
Next Button - Press to change the setting of the current menu selection. Press to move to the

next menu selection in the Set Date and Time Menu or Timer Recording Menu.
Numeric Buttons 0 - 9 - Press for TV channel selection (when the TV/VCR selector is set to

VCR). Press for menu selection and settings during On-Screen Programming.
Pause Buttons - Press to temporarily stop the tape while playing or recording. Should not be

used for more than 3 minutes at a time. Your VCR-2 will Auto Stop after 5 minutes in play

still or record pause.
Play Buttons - Press to play a tape in the deck. Press to continue playing after pause or Picture

Scan/Jet Search. Press to load a tape that is in the ejected position (Remote Load/Eject must

be on).
Power Button - Press to turn your VCR-2 on and off. Press to change Auto Power Off mode

during rewind or Timer Recording. See page 30.
PREV (Previous Button) - Press to change the setting of the current menu selection. Press to

move to the previous menu selection in the Set Date and Time Menu or Timer Recording

Menu.
REC (Record) Buttons - Press to start recording onto a tape. Press to continue recording after

pause. Press during recording to activate One-Two Recording™.
Reset Button - Press to reset the Tape Counter to 0000. Press twice to set Memory Stop mode.

Press to reset all settings while in the Set Date and Time Menu or Timer Recording Menu.

Press to clear an event in the Timer Recording Summary.
REW (Rewind) Buttons - Press to rewind the tape when your VCR-2 is stopped. When your VCR-

2 is playing, press Rewind for reverse Picture Scan; press Rewind twice for reverse Jet

Search.
Save Button - Press to save any changes you have made to the current menu and return to the

previous menu.
Source Buttons - Press to select the video source to be recorded on each deck.
Stop/Eject Buttons - Press to stop the tape. Press to eject a stopped tape (Remote Load/Eject

must be on).
Tuner Button - Press to change the TV View to your VCR-2 tuner.
TV/VCR Button - Press to select the source of the picture on your TV screen – TV for your TV

tuner, VCR for your VCR-2 tuner, tape decks, or AV-IN.
Up Button - Press to move up through menu selections during On-Screen Programming. Press to

change settings in the Set Date and Time Menu or Timer Recording Menu.

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Using Your
Remote Control

345

2

PLAY

PAUSE

REC

Programming
Controls

POWER

TV/VCR

CTR

PREV

UP

DOWN

SAVE ESCMENU

COPY
TAPE

NEXT

▲

RESET

1

678

1

STOP/EJECT

REW FWD

SOURCE

DECK 1 DECK 2

TV View

Your Remote Control makes it simple to operate and program your VCR-2.
Take a moment to learn where the buttons are located on the Remote
Control.

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2

TV

VIEW

DSP

0

LCV

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW FWD

SOURCE

TUNER

Tuner Control &
Menu Selection

CH

Deck 1 & 2
Controls

PAUSE

REC

AV•IN

The Remote Control is divided into five areas. See pages 8 - 9 for detailed
descriptions of the buttons.

Tuner Control & Menu Selection - With the Channel Up and Channel Down,

Last Channel Viewed, and Numeric buttons you can change the channel

on your VCR-2 tuner. The Numeric buttons are also used for setting the

clock, calendar, and timer. The Display button displays the On-Screen

Display on your TV screen.
Deck Controls - There are separate controls for Deck 1 and Deck 2. The

buttons for both decks are laid out the same way.
TV View - These four buttons select the source of the picture you see on your

TV screen when the TV/VCR button is set to VCR.
Programming Controls - These buttons are used to change menus and settings

in On-Screen Programming.
Other Controls - Buttons that do not fit the other categories are found in the

unshaded area.

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Playing

N

a Tape

To play a tape on your VCR-2 follow these five simple steps.

① Optionally remove the record safety tab from your prerecorded tape.

≠ Insert this tape into Deck 1 or 2.

If your VCR-2 power is off it will now automatically turn on.

Record Safety Tab

❹
❺

❸

345

1

POWER

TV/VCR

CTR

COPY
TAPE

▲

RESET

UP

NEXT

PREV

DOWN

SAVE ESCMENU

POWER

SOURCE

TRACKING SHARPNESS MENU PREV SAVE

678

1

STOP/EJECT

REW FWD

SOURCE

DECK 1 DECK 2

STOP

EJECT

2

PLAY

DECK 2

PAUSE

REC

PLAY

9

2

TV

VIEW

TUNER

0

STOP/EJECT

REW FWD

SOURCE

TUNER

AV•IN

PLAY

DSP

LCV

REW

AV•IN

CH

PAUSE

REC

FWD

Your VCR-2 has an Auto Play feature which automatically plays tapes
that have the record safety tab removed. If Auto Play is off, press Play for
the deck containing the tape.

The TV/VCR indicator automatically switches to VCR.

∏ Press Pause if you wish to freeze the picture.

PLAY will blink on the Front Panel Display.
Press Play to continue play.

π Press Stop/Eject once to stop the tape.
∫ Press Stop/Eject again to eject the tape from the deck. If using the

Remote Control, the Remote Load/Eject feature must be on. See page

23.

▲ Removing the record safety tab prevents accidental recording over

prerecorded scenes.
See pages 23 and 30 for an explanation of Auto Play.
While in play, press Fast Forward for forward Picture Scan. FF will blink on

the Front Panel Display. Press Rewind for reverse Picture Scan. REW will
blink on the Front Panel Display. Press Play to end forward or reverse
Picture Scan and resume play.

While in play, press Fast Forward twice for forward Jet Search. FF will blink
on the Front Panel Display. Press Rewind twice for reverse Jet Search. REW
will blink on the Front Panel Display. Press Play to end forward or reverse
Jet Search and resume play.

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RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

IN OUT

LEFT
AUDIO OUT

STILL-TRACKING

DECK 1

DECK 2

A certain amount of noise (white streaks across the picture) may appear
when a tape recorded on one VCR is played on a different one. You can
adjust the Tracking control on your VCR-2 Front Panel to minimize this
noise while playing a tape. There are separate controls for Decks 1 and 2.

You can adjust the Sharpness control on your VCR-2 Front Panel to soften
or sharpen the picture to your viewing preference. There are separate
controls for Decks 1 and 2.

You can adjust the sharpness of the freeze-frame picture while a tape is
paused by turning the Still-Tracking control (on your VCR-2 back panel) for
the deck you are viewing. There are separate controls for Decks 1
and 2. ▲

❹

1

2

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW FWD

PAUSE

SOURCE

REC

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

REW FWD

PAUSE

SOURCE

REC

DECK 1 DECK 2

TV

VIEW

TUNER

AV•IN

1

2

345

678

9

0

CH

COPY
TAPE

POWER

TV/VCR

RESET

SAVE

ESCMENU

CTR

UP

DOWN

NEXT

PREV

LCV

DSP

❸

▲

To duplicate a tape using AmeriChrome Copy™ follow these four simple
steps.

① Insert into Deck 1 the tape to be duplicated.

Press the Deck 1 Stop/Eject button if the tape begins to Auto Play.

Duplicating
a Tape

≠ Insert into Deck 2 a blank tape of sufficient length to record the tape in

Deck 1. The record safety tab must be intact on the blank tape.

∏ Press the Copy Tape™ button.

The Copy Tape indicator will light on the Front Panel. The On-Screen

Display will indicate “Amer Copy” and the AmeriChrome Copy Mode

being used.

π Press the Copy Tape button a second time to stop the duplication.

▲ During AmeriChrome Copy 2, the recording speed of Deck 2 will

automatically be set to match the play speed of Deck 1. Otherwise the
duplicated tape will be recorded at the preset menu speed for that deck. To
use AmeriChrome Copy 2, the original tape must be in Deck 1, and have
been recorded at SP or LP speed.

When using AmeriChrome Copy 1, you can change the speed of the
recording to fit more programming on a tape. For example, three two-hour
tapes made at SP could be duplicated on one two-hour tape at EP. See page
23 to change the recording speed and AmeriChrome Copy settings, this
may be done during a duplication.

Record Safety Tab

If you wish to record onto a tape with a
missing record safety tab, place a small
piece of adhesive tape over the hole.

If the play speed of the original tape is EP, or the copy is not from Deck 1
to Deck 2, AmeriChrome Copy 1 will automatically be used regardless of
the menu setting.

For best results, duplicate tapes that were recorded in SP or LP. The quality
of your duplicate is directly related to the quality of your original. Go-Video
recommends recording onto high quality tapes (SVHS, HQVHS) to improve
the quality of your copies.

To simplify duplicating a tape, first turn off Auto Play (see page 23). This
prevents tapes from playing each time they are inserted.

You can duplicate tapes with Copy Tape even if your TV is turned off. ▲

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