Govideo GV6000 User Manual
D U A L - D E C K
U S E R ’ S G U I D E
With
O n e T o u c h C o p y
AmeriChrome™ Circuitry
Auto Assembly Editing
Video Sequencing Playback
8-Event Timer Programming
Manual #206000
Congratulations!
...on your purchase of the Go-Video Dual-Deck VCR.
Record the model number and serial number from
the back of your VCR here. Attach your sales receipt
and/or a copy of your charge slip for reference.
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number: __________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________
Note: It is important that you register your Dual-
Deck VCR with Go-Video, Inc. To register your
Dual-Deck VCR, complete the warranty
registration card and mail it in.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not open the
cabinet; dangerous high voltage is present. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only. This video cassette
recorder should only be used with 120V, 60Hz (standard
U.S. household) current.
Federal law provides severe civil and criminal penalties
for the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or
exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures and videotapes. (Title 17, United States Code, Sections 501
and 506).
USER/INSTALLER CAUTION:
Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment
could be voided if you make changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is
responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
CAUTION:
To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference,
use only the recommended accessories.
To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet
unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
unit cover or back. There are no serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CUIDADO:
Para prevenir incendio, riesgo de choque, o interferencia
enfadosa, use solamente los accesorios recomendados.
Para prevenir electrochoque, no use este enchufe
(polarizado) con un cordón de extensión, toma de
corriente, o cualquier otra toma a menos que los dientes
puedan ser completamente insertados para prevenir
exposición de los dientes.
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no remueva
la cubierta o la parte posterior del VCR. Dentro del VCR
no hay partes que requieren servicio. Diríjase solamente
a personal calificado cuando requiera servicio.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou
interférences fâcheuses, employer seulement les
accessoires recommandés.
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, ne pas employer cette
prise (polarisée) avec une rallonge, une prise de courant
ou une autre sortie de courant à moins que les lames
peuvent être insérées à fond pour l’exposition des lames.
Pour réduire les risques de chocs électriques, ne pas
retirer le couvercle ou l'arrière du module. Il n'y a pas
de pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer
l'entretien que par un personnel qualifié.
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 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.
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 builtin 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.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i
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 below.
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.
ii DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE
C O N T E N T S
Dual-Deck VCR
Table of Contents
Go▲Video
trademark of Go-Video, Inc.
Copy Tape, AmeriChrome,
trademarks of Go-Video, Inc.
All other trademarks remain
is a registered
Video Sequencing and
Dual-Deck VCR are
the property of their
respective companies.
Introduction - Discover the Dual-Deck™ Difference
Chapter 1 - Connecting Your Dual-Deck VCR
Chapter 2 - The Dual-Deck System™
Remote Control ............................................................... 9
Front Panel ................................................................... 10
Front Panel Display...................................................... 10
Front Audio/Video Inputs............................................. 11
On-Screen Display ........................................................ 12
On-Screen Menu System.............................................. 13
Summary of Automatic Features................................. 14
Chapter 3 - Initial Settings
Setting the Language ................................................... 15
Setting the Clock .......................................................... 16
Setting Tuner Band & Channel Memory.................... 17
Basic Tuner Settings .................................................... 17
Child Lock ..................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 - Copy Features
Copying a Tape.............................................................. 19
EZ-Copy ......................................................................... 19
Speed Matching ............................................................ 20
Copy Mode ..................................................................... 20
.......................................................... 15
........................................................... 19
Chapter 5 - Playback Features
Playing a Tape............................................................... 21
Auto Play/Rewind ......................................................... 21
Special Playback Functions ......................................... 22
Sequential & Loop Play................................................ 23
Automatic Tracking ...................................................... 23
Digital Picture Enhancement ...................................... 24
Remote Eject ................................................................. 24
Chapter 6 - Record Features
Recording a TV Program
Record Source................................................................ 25
One Touch Recording .................................................... 26
Tape Length .................................................................. 26
Record Speed ................................................................. 26
Setting Timer to Record Later
Complete Program Record ........................................... 2 9
Program Reminder ....................................................... 29
Timer Record Errors..................................................... 30
Timer Record Priorities ................................................ 30
........................................................ 25
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............................................. 9
..................................................... 21
.................................................. 27
.................... 5
............................... 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Chapter 7 - Editing Features
Automatic Assembly Editing
Preparing an Edit List ................................................. 31
Performing an Assembly Edit...................................... 32
Sync Editing
Continuing a Sync Edit ................................................ 34
Making Quality Edits ................................................... 34
............................................................................ 33
Chapter 8 - Searching & Index Features
Tape Counter................................................................. 3 5
Zero Return ................................................................... 35
VHS Index Search System
Index Scan ..................................................................... 36
Index Search ................................................................. 36
Other Search Options
Blank Search ................................................................. 37
Direct Time Search ....................................................... 37
Chapter 9 - Advanced Connections
Cable Converter Box Hookup ...................................... 39
Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup .................. 40
Audio Connections ........................................................ 42
Monitor Connections .................................................... 43
Connecting Other Video Equipment ........................... 44
Chapter 10 - Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................ 45
Technical Specifications ............................................... 49
Limited Warranty ......................................................... 50
Dual-Deck Index
....................................................................51
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Dual-Deck Menu Tree
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Discover the
Dual-Deck™ Difference
elcome to the Go-Video family! It is our pleasure to
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congratulate you as a new owner of the Dual-Deck
VCR, quite possibly the most versatile VCR ever made.
No other VCR allows you to:
• Copy a tape at the touch of a button
• Watch a tape while recording a favorite program
• Play two tapes consecutively or in a
continuous loop.
The Dual-Deck VCR does all these things and much more!
AmeriChrome™
Circuitry takes the
guesswork and hassle
out of copying videos.
Make Picture Perfect Copies at the
Touch of a Button
Gone are the days of tangled clumsy cables between two
VCR decks. Gone is the loss of picture quality from
intervening cables that degrade the signal. Gone
is the flutter, roll and flashing from bad copies.
Go-Video provides you with a simple solution to
quality copies of virtually any video source.
Both decks communicate with one another by
means of a behind-the-scenes marvel known as
AmeriChrome™ circuitry. As the video signal is
processed, the recording heads on both decks
are synchronized resulting in picture-perfect
copies every time.
Two Decks, One Set of Controls
With one remote control for both decks, operating your
Dual-Deck VCR couldn’t be easier. Just press the Deck 1 or
Deck 2 buttons on the remote control or the Deck Select
button on the front panel to switch control back and forth
between decks (see diagram next page).
INTRODUCTION - DISCOVER THE DUAL-DECK DIFFERENCE 5
Deck Select Diagram
A green LED on the front panel indicates Deck 1 is selected;
a red LED indicates Deck 2 is selected.
DECK
PLAY
1
DECK 2DECK 1
GV 6000 AMERICHROME
•
DECK2PLAY
RECORD
POWER
VIDEOAUDIO
STOP·EJECT REWIND PLAY·PAUSE RECORD DECK SELECT
TM
COPY TAPE
CIRCUITRY
CH•DOWN CH•UPTV/VCR
DECK SE LE CT
Dual-Deck Feature Summary
The following are just a few of the many features you
will enjoy with your Dual-Deck VCR:
• Quality Copies of Any Video at the Touch of a Button
• Eight-Scene Automatic Assembly Editing
• Patented AmeriChrome Circuitry
• Automatic Power Off when Rewinding, Timer
Recording, One-Touch Recording, Copying Tapes,
and using EZ-Copy
• Automatic Display Dimmer , Play, Power On, Power Off,
Rewind, Stop and Remote Eject
• One Month 8 Event Timer Recording
• Complete Program Record to Ensure You Never Miss
the End of a Timer Recording
• Real Time Counter in Hours, Minutes and Seconds
• Blank Search Feature for Easy Location of Blank
Tape for Recording
• Direct Time Search to Find Any Point on a Tape
• Child Lock to Disable Front Panel Buttons
• On-Screen Programming in Three Languages
(English, French & Spanish)
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Connecting Your
Dual-Deck VCR
his chapter will walk you through the necessary steps to
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hook up your VCR. Your Dual-Deck VCR connects to
your TV and antenna in exactly the same way as any other
VCR. If you already own a VCR, take a few minutes to note
how it is hooked up. Then simply swap the Dual-Deck with
your old VCR using the same settings and connections.
Choosing the Right Hookup
C H A P T E R 1
Choose the appropriate hookup from the following list:
1 If you are connecting your Dual-Deck VCR to a basic
antenna or cable system, use the Basic Antenna/
Cable Hookup on page 8.
2 If you have a cable system with a converter box (some or
all channels are scrambled or premium), you have two
choices:
a. Cable Converter Box Hookup - Pro: You can watch
and record any cable channel to which you subscribe.
Con: You cannot watch a second channel while you
are recording a cable channel. See page 39.
b. Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup - Pro:
You can watch a second channel while you are
recording a TV program. Con: You can only record
non-scrambled channels. See page 40.
3 If you wish to listen to your VCR through your stereo
system, see Audio Connections on page 42.
4 If you have a TV with audio/video input jacks and desire
better quality, you can connect your VCR to your TV
with RCA cables. See Monitor Connections on page 43.
5 If you wish to connect your Dual-Deck VCR
to another VCR, laser disc player, DVD
player, video camera, camcorder, satellite
receiver or video game, see Connecting
Other Video Equipment on page 44.
CHAPTER 1 - CONNECTING YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 7
Basic Antenna/Cable Hookup
ANTENNA CABLES
(not supplied)
CABLE
OUTLET
TV BACK
PANEL
VHF/UHF
Coaxial
or
Twin Lead
Coaxial Cable
(not supplied)
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
Dual-Deck
VCR Cable
(supplied)
ANT. IN
TV OUT
CH 3 CH 4
DUAL-DECK VCR BACK PANEL
1 Connect the Antenna/Cable to the VCR - Disconnect
the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the
ANT. IN jack on the back of your VCR. If your antenna
cable is twin-lead, you will need to purchase an adapter,
available at your local electronics store.
2 Connect the VCR to Your TV - Attach the supplied RF
Coaxial Cable from the TV OUT connection on the back
of the VCR to the VHF IN or CABLE IN connection on
the back of your TV.
3 Set the channel on the back of your VCR to 3 or 4
(whichever is not being used by a local TV broadcast).
4 Turn on the power for your VCR and your TV.
5 Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever you set as
the output channel in step 3).
6 Connection is complete! Turn to Chapter 2 to famil-
iarize yourself with the location of your Dual-Deck
controls, or turn to Chapter 3 for Initial Settings.
If you have separate VHF and
UHF antennas you will need to
purchase a combiner,
available at your local
electronics store.
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I
f your TV has separate video
and audio input connections, you
will achieve best results by using the
Monitor Connections hookup on page 43.
C H A P T E R 2
™
The Dual-Deck System
Remote Control Buttons
Adjust Tracking Manually
Turn VCR Power On/Off
Select Channels/Menu Items
Manually Adjust Picture
Sharpness During Playback
Play Tapes in Slow Motion
Select Auxiliary Input
Select Channels Above 100
Set the VCR's Date & Time
Set Last Channel Viewed; Mark
Edits; Change Menu Items
Set a Timer Recording
Enter On-Screen Menu System
Repeat Last 30 Seconds
During Playback
Skip 1-5 minutes during Play or
Copy; Auto return to 0:00:00
One-Touch Copy
Switch Antenna Between TV
and VCR
View On-Screen Display
View Clock or Tape Counter
Select Next Higher Channel;
Select Menu Items
Reset Tape Counter to 0:00:00;
Clear Menu Choices
Turn Audio Off/On; Mark Edits;
Change Menu Items
Select Next Lower Channel;
Select Menu Items
Exit On-Screen Menu System
Set Record Speed to Standard
(SP) or Extended Play (EP)
Search or Scan Index Marks
Fast Forward or Cue Tape
Play/Enable Auto Tracking
Set Controls to Deck 1
Set Controls to Deck 2
Rewind or Review Tape
Record/One Touch Record
Stop and Eject Tapes
Pause, Still or Frame
Advance
CHAPTER 2 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM™ 9
Front Panel Buttons and Indicators
Deck 1 Indicator
(Green LED)
Front A/V
Jacks
VIDEOAUDIO
Power
On/Off
Deck 1 Cassette
Loading Slot
DECK
GV 6000 AMERICHROME
DECK2PLAY
POWER
STOP·EJECT REWIND PLAY·PAUSE RECORD DECK SELECT
Stop/
Eject
Rewind/
Review
Play/
Pause
1
PLAY
•
Record
Front Panel
Display
RECORD
Toggle Control
Between Decks
Deck 2 Indicator
(Red LED)
DECK 2DECK 1
TM
CIRCUITRY
COPY TAPE
One-Touch
Copy
CH•DOWN CH•UPTV/VCR
Channel
Down
Deck 2 Cassette
Loading Slot
Channel
Up
TV/VCR
Antenna
Front Panel Display
Timer Record
On if Timer Recording
is programmed; blinks
if Timer Record Error,
see p. 30
One Touch Record
On if One Touch
Recording, see p. 26
Power Indicator
Blinks when VCR is in
Auto Power Off mode,
see p. 14
VCR
On in VCR mode; Off
in TV mode, as selected
using TV/VCR button
Tape Speed
SP is Standard Play
LP is Long Play
EP is Extended Play
Record Indicator
On during Recording,Timer
Recording and One Touch
Recording
AM/PM
Shows whether current
Time is AM or PM
Auto Tracking
Blinks during Auto Tracking; on during playback
unless tracking is adjusted
manually, see p. 23
Counter/Clock
Multi-Function Display with:
Deck Status
See Table on p.11
Channel Number
Displays the selected Channel
Clock/Counter
Press CLK/CTR on remote control
to switch between Clock and Tape
Counter
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Deck Status Indicators
EJECT
STOP
FF
REW
REC
PAUSE
PLAY
CUE
REVEW
STILL
VCR SETTINGS
1 : DECK1 TAPE LENGTH T120
2 : DECK2 TAPE LENGTH T120
3 : PLAYBACK MODE NORM
4 : REMOTE EJECT ON
5 : AUTO PLAY/REW BOTH
6 * PANEL DISPLAY AUTO
7 : TUNER/CHANNEL LIST
PRESS 1~7 TO SET
MENU = [MENU]
Adjust the Front Panel Display
to Auto, On or Off.
END = [QUIT]
Tape is Ejecting
Deck is Stopped
Deck is Fast Forwarding
Deck is Rewinding
Deck is Recording
Deck is in Record Pause
Deck is Playing
Deck is in Forward Picture
Search (blinking=Jet Search)
Deck is in Reverse Picture
Search (blinking=Jet Search)
Deck is in Play Still
Front Panel Display Settings
You can set the Front Panel Display to dim or turn off in the
VCR SETTINGS menu.
MENU
on, and dim when the VCR is off.
AUTO
ON
OFF
1 Press the
2 Press “2” to select VCR SETTINGS.
3 Press “6” repeatedly to set PANEL DISPLAY to:
Auto - Set the Front Panel Display to be lit when the VCR is
On- Set the Front Panel Display to be lit at all times.
Off- Turn the Front Panel Display off.
SLOW
COPY
End
1-2
LOOP
PIC#
On
OFF
Error
Deck is in Slow Motion
Start of Copy Session
End of Copy Session
Deck is in Sequential Play
Deck is in Loop Play mode
Manual Picture Sharpness
is Active (# from -8 to 8)
Power Button has Turned
VCR On
Power Button has Turned
VCR Off
An Error has Occurred
button to display the MAIN MENU.
VIDEOAUDIO
Front Audio/Video Inputs
Front Audio/Video Inputs
Your Dual-Deck VCR has front Audio/Video inputs which
allow you to play and record from a variety of accessories.
The inputs includes 2 jacks for use with RCA cables:
1 Video Jack (yellow)
2 Audio Jack (white)
The A/V inputs are ideal for connecting accessories, including camcorders, video games, satellite receivers, laser disc
players or DVD players (see page 44 for instructions on
connecting additional equipment). Before you play or record
from the A/V Inputs, remember to set the channel to “00”
(AUX).
CHAPTER 2 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM™ 11
On-Screen Display
The On-Screen Display (OSD) is a transparent screen that
shows you information about the status of your Dual-Deck
VCR. The OSD appears on your screen automatically when
you turn on the power, press a deck function key (such as
Play, Rewind, etc.), or change channels. It will disappear
automatically after a few seconds.
Below is an overview of the On-Screen Display:
Active Deck Indicator
Reverse Asterisk Shows
Which Desk is Active
Tape Speed
SP, LP (Play Only), EP
* PLAY SP – 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
Deck Status
Stop, Play, Still, Rec,
Pause, Revew, Cue,
FF, Index/Error (Blink)
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AM
STOP SP 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 CH12
Tape Counter
Displays Counter Position
in Hours, Minutes & Seconds
Date & Time
Optional (see below)
Record Source
CH##,CHc##, AUX
(CHc=Cable Channel)
OSD Options
To bring up the OSD manually, use the
remote control:
1 Press
2 Press
3 Press
to bring up the OSD.
DISPLAY
again to turn the OSD off.
DISPLAY
again to bring up the OSD with added Date
DISPLAY
and Time information.
4 Press
again to turn the OSD off.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
key on the
5 Repeat this process as necessary to view the desired
information.
The On-Screen Display also shows:
• Audio messages (Mute)
• Copy Tape messages
• Timer Record Error messages
• Index System messages
• Sequential/Loop Play messages
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On-Screen Menu System
LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA
1 * ENGLISH
2 : FRANCAIS
3 : ESPAÑOL
SELECT = [1~3]
CHOISIR = [1~3]
ELEGIR = [1~3]
The first time you turn on your
VCR, you will be prompted to set
the Language, Clock and Channel
Memory (see Chapter 3).
1 * COPY TAPE SETTINGS
2 : VCR SETTINGS
3 : 8-SCENE EDIT LIST
4 : CHILD LOCK OFF
5 : LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA
MAIN MENU
PRESS 1~5 TO SET
END = [QUIT]
After you perform all Initial Settings,
MENU
when you press
the MAIN
MENU will appear.
The On-Screen Menu System allows you to program all the
features of your Dual-Deck VCR. To navigate the On-Screen
Menu System, you may use the numeric keys or Select keys
on your remote control. In all menus, the selected item is
indicated by an asterisk (*) to the left of the item. The
asterisk moves from menu item to menu item as you press
the selection keys, as shown below:
Move asterisk up to highlight
desired menu item
Move to previous
menu choice
Enter the menu system
and return from a submenu
to the previous menu
Move asterisk down to highlight
desired menu item
Clear entries in the
menu system
Move to next
menu choice
Save your choices and
exit the menu system
Press the number buttons to select menu items
and cycle through menu choices (this is the
method used throughout this manual).
For a detailed overview of
the entire menu system, please
refer to the inside back cover of this
User’s Guide.
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Summary of Automatic Features
For your convenience, the Dual-Deck VCR comes with a
variety of automatic features:
Auto Power On
Power turns on automatically when a tape is inserted into
either deck or when a Timer Recording starts.
Auto Power Off
If you press
ing, One-Touch Recording or using EZ-Copy, the VCR will
power off automatically when that function is completed.
The power indicator on the front panel display will blink
when Auto Power Off is activated. To deactivate Auto Power
Off, press
Auto Play
When a tape without a record safety tab is inserted into
either deck, your Dual-Deck VCR will play the tape automatically. To set Auto Play see page 21.
Auto Rewind
Your Dual-Deck VCR will automatically rewind when the end
of the tape is reached while playing or fast forwarding. To set
Auto Rewind, see page 21.
Notes: •During Loop Playback and Loop Record,
POWER
while Rewinding, Copying, Timer Record-
POWER
again.
the tape will always rewind automatically.
• During Timer Record, the tape will never
Auto Rewind (to prevent accidental erasure
by another Timer Event).
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Auto Stop
The VCR will stop automatically if a deck is left in Play Still
or Record Pause for more than 5 minutes. This prevents
excessive wear on the videotape.
Auto Tracking
Digital Auto Tracking is used to adjust tracking automatically and typically executes in under four seconds.
Auto Dimmer
The Dual-Deck VCR front panel display will dim automatically when the power is turned off. To set Auto Dimmer see
page 11.
Remote Eject
Remote Eject allows you to eject tapes with your remote
control by pressing the
see page 24.
STOP
key twice. To set Remote Eject
Initial Settings
Initial Settings
Before you begin using your Dual-Deck VCR, you will be
prompted to adjust three initial settings:
• Language (English, French or Spanish)
• Time and Date
• Tuner Band and Channel Memory
Setting the Language
The first time you turn on your VCR or after a power failure,
you will automatically see the green Set Language menu.
C H A P T E R 3
MAIN MENU
1 : COPY TAPE SETTINGS
2 : VCR SETTINGS
3 : 8-SCENE EDIT LIST
4 : CHILD LOCK OFF
5 * LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA
PRESS 1~5 TO SET
MENU PRINCIPAL
1 : REGLAGE DE COPIER
2 : REGLAGE DU VCR
3 : MONTAGE DE 8 SCENES
4 : SECURITE D'ENFANT NON
5 * LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA
To change the language at any time
select option “5” on the Main Menu.
END = [QUIT]
APPUYEZ SUR 1~5
MENU PRINCIPAL
1 : AJUSTES DE COPIAR
2 : AJUSTES DE VCR
3 : MONTAJE DE 8 ESCENAS
4 : SEGURIDAD DE NINOS NO
5 * LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA
AJUSTE CON BOTONES 1~5
FIN = [QUIT]
FIN = [QUIT]
LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA
1 * ENGLISH
2 : FRANCAIS
3 : ESPAÑOL
SELECT = [1~3]
CHOISIR = [1~3]
ELEGIR = [1~3]
Select English, French or Spanish for the
On-Screen Menu System.
Press the number button corresponding to your desired
language (“1” for English, “2” for French, “3” for Spanish).
After you have made your selection, the Set Clock menu will
appear automatically (see page 16).
To change the language at any other time, follow these
steps:
1 Press
MENU
to display the MAIN MENU.
2 Press “5” repeatedly to switch the menu language be-
tween English, French and Spanish.
3 Press
MENU
QUIT
or
to save
your selection
and exit the
menu system.
T
he only time you will see the
LANGUAGE/LANGUE/IDIOMA menu
is on initial start-up. From then on, you
adjust the language on the MAIN MENU.
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