Govideo GV6025 User Manual

GV6025/6650

USER’S GUIDE

SSC-GV6025/6650

GV6025/6650

User’s Guide

Go-Video/Sensory Science

7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www.sensoryscience.com www.govideo.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/INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electronic Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories. To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other

outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the unit cover or back. There are no serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CUIDADO:

Para prevenir incendio, riesgo de choque, o interferencia enfadosa, use solamente los accesorios recomendados.

Para prevenir electrochoque, no use este enchufe (polarizado) con un cordón de extensión, toma de corriente, o cualquier otra toma a menos que los dientes puedan ser completamente insertados para prevenir exposición de los dientes.

Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no remueva la cubierta o la parte posterior del VCR. Dentro del VCR no hay partes que requieren servicio. Diríjase solamente a personal calificado cuando requiera servicio.

ATTENTION:

Pour éviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou interférences fâcheuses, employer seulement les accessoires recommandés.

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisée) avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant à moins que les lames peuvent être insérées à fond pour l’exposition des lames.

Pour réduire les risques de chocs électriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle ou l'arrière du module. Il n'y a pas de pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer l'entretien que par un personnel qualifié.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product.

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

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Symbol provided by RETAC)

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 placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below.

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14. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this video unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power line surges.

15. POWER LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects

of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

18. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to a dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by

the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates

a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

22. HEAT - This video unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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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.

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 ...........................................................................................................................................................9

Set Time Zone ...................................................................................................................................................................1 0

Set Auto Clock Set Channel.............................................................................................................................................. 11

3 - The Dual-Deck System 13

Remote Control Overview................................................................................................................................................ 13

Front Panel - Door Closed ................................................................................................................................................15

Front Panel - Door Open..................................................................................................................................................16

Front Panel Display ..........................................................................................................................................................17

Front Panel Display Settings .............................................................................................................................................18

Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................19

Remote Eject.....................................................................................................................................................................20

Main Menu Tree ...............................................................................................................................................................21

Setup Menu Tree ...............................................................................................................................................................22

Menu Navigation - Remote Control..................................................................................................................................23

Menu Navigation - Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................24

On-Screen Display Overview...........................................................................................................................................25

On-Screen Display Elements ............................................................................................................................................26

On-Screen Display Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 27

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4 - Tuner & Channel List 29

Tuner Band .......................................................................................................................................................................29

Auto Channel Search........................................................................................................................................................ 30

Add Channel ....................................................................................................................................................................31

Remove Channel ..............................................................................................................................................................3 2

Show Weak Channels.......................................................................................................................................................33

Tuner Audio ......................................................................................................................................................................34

5 - Copy Features 37

Basic Copying...................................................................................................................................................................37

EZ Copy............................................................................................................................................................................38

Copy Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................39

Speed Matching................................................................................................................................................................40

Copy Audio Insert............................................................................................................................................................. 41

6 - Playback Features 43

Basic Playback..................................................................................................................................................................43

Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................44

Tracking............................................................................................................................................................................ 45

Sequential/Loop Playback ................................................................................................................................................46

Auto Play/Rewind.............................................................................................................................................................47

Playback Audio Settings (GV6650 only)...........................................................................................................................48

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7 - Recording Features 49

Basic Recording................................................................................................................................................................49

Recording Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 50

One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................51

Record Speed ...................................................................................................................................................................52

Record Source ..................................................................................................................................................................5 3

Sequential/Loop Recording...............................................................................................................................................54

Date/Time Stamp ..............................................................................................................................................................55

8 - Timer Recording 57

How to Set a Timer Recording..........................................................................................................................................57

Timer Recording Errors ..................................................................................................................................................... 62

9 - Editing Features 63

8-Scene Editor ..................................................................................................................................................................63

Sync Editing......................................................................................................................................................................66

How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit...........................................................................................................................68

On-Screen Titler ...............................................................................................................................................................69

Recording Titler Message..................................................................................................................................................70

10 - Search/Index Features 71

Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................71

Placing Index Marks .........................................................................................................................................................72

Index Scan........................................................................................................................................................................73

Index Search.....................................................................................................................................................................74

Blank Search.....................................................................................................................................................................75

Return to 0:00:00 .............................................................................................................................................................76

11 - Advanced Connections 77

Cable Box Hookup ........................................................................................................................................................... 77

Stereo Audio Connections (GV6650 only)........................................................................................................................ 79

TV Monitor Connections ..................................................................................................................................................80

Connecting Other Video Equipment.................................................................................................................................8 1

Appendix A 83

Multi-Brand Remote Setup ...............................................................................................................................................83

Multi-Brand Remote Operation ........................................................................................................................................84

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Appendix B - Help 85

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................................................................................................................85

Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................90

Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................91

Index 93

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First Things First

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

• Remote Control

• 2 “AA” Batteries

• 1 RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable

Insert Remote Control Batteries

Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow as shown. Insert 2 “AA” batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/–). Replace the cover.

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 1 1.

Connect Antenna to VCR

Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall outlet to the ANT. IN jack on the back panel of the VCR.

Connect VCR to TV

Connect the supplied RF cable from the TV OUT jack on the back panel of the VCR to your television’s ANTENNA IN jack.

Set VCR Output Channel

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

Connect the VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet.

Turn On VCR

POWER

DISPLAY

Set

CLOCK

Set

TIMER

CLEAR

SEARCH/IDX

CLK/CTR

COPY TAPE

VIEW

CH3/4

Press the power button on the remote control or on the VCR’s front panel.

Turn On TV

Press the power button on the TV.

Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4

Be sure to use the same channel you used in Step 3.

Power

Basic Connection is Complete!

The Set Language menu will appear on your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup in Chapter 2.

LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA

1 English

➔

2 : Français 3 : Español

Select = 1 - 3

Choisir = 1 - 3

Elegir = 1 - 3

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Auto Setup

Searching for Channels

And Setting Clock

Recherche de canaux

et réglage de l'horloge

en cours

Buscando canales y fijando el reloj

2 - Initial Settings

The first time you hook up and turn on your Dual-Deck VCR, it will run Auto Setup. First, you will be prompted to select the on-screen language, then the Dual-Deck VCR will automatically search for channels and set the VCR’s internal clock.

Set Language

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

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 channels in your area. If Auto Setup is unable to search for channels in your area, you may do so at any time; see page 30.

• Auto Time 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, at which point it will tune the VCR to the lowest channel found.

123

SLOW

456

789

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

VOL

MUTE

VCR

TV/VCR

GV6025/6650

LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA

1 English

➔

2 : Français 3 : Español

Select = 1 - 3

Choisir = 1 - 3

Elegir = 1 - 3

Auto Setup is Complete!

For an overview of the Dual-Deck System, please refer to Chapter 3.

INITIAL SETTINGS 5

Set Language Manually

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

GV6025/6650

MENU PRINCIPAL

1 : Copiar fácilmente no 2 : Seguridad de niños no 3 : Montaje de 8 escenas 4 : Títulos de crédito 5 Language/Langue/Idioma ____________________________________

/ = Cambiar = Elegir

MENU = Salir

MENU por 3 seg. = Ajustes

➔

If you want to change the onscreen language at any time, follow these steps.

Open “Main Menu”

Press the menu button on the remote control.

Select On-Screen Language

Press 5 repeatedly to cycle among English, French, and Spanish. As you do this, the entire Main Menu will be translated into English, French or Spanish.

MAIN MENU

1 EZ Copy Off

➔

2 : Child Lock Off 3 : 8-Scene Edit List 4 : Setup Titler Message 5 : Language/Langue/Idioma ____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

MENU to Quit

Hold MENU Key For Setup

MAIN MENU

1 EZ Copy Off

➔

2 : Child Lock Off 3 : 8-Scene Edit List 4 : Setup Titler Message 5 : Language/Langue/Idioma ____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

Hold MENU Key For Setup

MENU to Quit

➔

English

MENU PRINCIPAL

1 : Copie facile non 2 : Contrôle d'enfant non 3 : Montage de 8 scènes 4 : Titres à l'écran 5 Language/Langue/Idioma

➔

____________________________________

➔

/ = Choisir = Changer

➔

MENU pendant 3s = Réglages

MENU = Fin

➔

French

➔

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Spanish

Set Clock Manually

POWER

DISPLAY

Set

CLOCK

Set

TIMER

CLEAR

SEARCH/IDX

CLK/CTR

COPY TAPE

VIEW

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

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.

Open “Set Clock Menu”

Press Set Clock on the remote control.

Turn Off “Auto Clock Set”

Press the right arrow key once. The menu choices will change when you turn this feature off.

Move to “Set Clock”

Press the down arrow key until “Set Clock” is selected.

Select “Set Clock”

Press the right arrow key to select “Set Clock”.

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 Off

➔

Daylight Savings Auto Set Clock

____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

SET CLOCK MENU

Auto Clock Set Off Daylight Savings Auto Set Clock

➔

____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

SET MONTH [1-12] : 08

Aug 1999 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

➔

MENU to Quit

➔

INITIAL SETTINGS 7

SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

GV6025/6650

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

Y2K Compliant

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

Go-Video Inc. hereby certifies that this Dual-Deck VCR is fully compliant with the calendar year 2000. Note that the year 2000 is a leap year.

Set the Time

Use the number keys or the up/down arrow keys to adjust the following items. To skip an item, press the right arrow key:

• Set Month — Enter the month as 2-digit number; i.e. August = “08”

• Set Year — Enter the year as 2-digit number; i.e. 1999 = “99”

• Set Day — Enter the day as 2-digit number; i.e. the ninth = “09”

• Set Hour — Enter the hour as 2-digit number; i.e. 12:xx = “12”

• Set Minute — Enter the minute as 2-digit number; i.e. xx:25 = “25”

• Set AM/PM — Press “1” for AM, “2” for PM

Save Settings

The Clock is set! Press the Menu button at any time to save and quit.

SET MONTH [1-12] : 08

Aug 1999 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

➔

SET MONTH [1-12] :08

SET YEAR [00-99] :99

SET DAY [1-31] :12

SET HOUR [1-12] :12

SET MINUTE [0-59] :30

SET AM/PM [1/2] :1

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Set Daylight Savings

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

POWER

DISPLAY

Set

CLOCK

Set

TIMER

CLEAR

SEARCH/IDX

CLK/CTR

COPY TAPE

VIEW

From the Set Clock Menu, you may also choose to manually set Daylight Savings, Time Zone, or Auto Clock Set channel.

Open “Set Clock Menu”

Press Set Clock on the remote control.

Move to “Daylight Savings”

Press the down arrow key until “Daylight Savings” is selected.

Set “Daylight Savings”

Press the right arrow key to select among:

• Auto — Uses local channel info to determine Daylight Savings Time status.

• Off — Turns off Daylight Savings permanently, 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.

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

➔

Auto Off On

INITIAL SETTINGS 9

Set Time Zone

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

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

POWER

DISPLAY

Set

CLOCK

Set

TIMER

CLEAR

SEARCH/IDX

CLK/CTR

COPY TAPE

VIEW

You can set your Time Zone manually to one of the six preset choices. Use this feature if Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly by detecting a nearby time zone. Note: If you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain Standard Time and turn Daylight Savings Time off.

Open “Set Clock Menu”

Press Set Clock on the remote control.

Move to “Time Zone”

Press the down arrow key until “Time Zone” is selected.

Set “Time Zone”

Press the right arrow key to select among:

• Auto — The Time Zone is selected automatically.

• Eastern — Eastern Standard Time

• Central — Central Standard Time

• Mountain — Mountain Standard Time

• Pacific — Pacific Standard Time

• Alaska — Alaska Standard Time

• Hawaii — Hawaii Standard Time

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

➔

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Set Auto Clock Set Channel

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

POWER

DISPLAY

Set

CLOCK

Set

TIMER

CLEAR

SEARCH/IDX

CLK/CTR

COPY TAPE

VIEW

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

If you know a station in your local area that broadcasts time information, you can set it manually. For example, your local PBS station usually will transmit the time and date. Use this feature only if Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly.

Open “Set Clock Menu”

Press Set Clock on the remote control.

Move to “Clock Set Channel”

Press the down arrow key until “Clock Set Channel” is selected.

Set “Clock Set Channel”

Press the right arrow key repeatedly to select among:

• Auto — Automatically searches for channels broadcasting the time via XDS (Extended Data Services)

• Ch ## — Allow you to manually set a channel which you know to receive XDS information

• Aux — allows the clock to be set from another AV (Audio/Video) device attached to your VCR’s front line inputs

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

➔

Auto Ch ## Aux

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Remote Control Overview

3 - The Dual-Deck System

Set Clock — Displays the VCR’s Set Clock

Menu. *Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note:

Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape.

Display — Turns the On-Screen Display (tuner, audio, and deck status) on and off.

Search/Idx — From Stop, Play, FFwd, or Rewind, opens the Search/Index Menu. While recording, places an index mark on the tape.

Deck 1 — Sets Deck 1 as the active deck. All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will only affect Deck 1.

Play — Plays the tape in the active deck. Press and hold 3 seconds for Automatic Tracking.

Rew — From Stop mode, rewinds the tape. From Play mode, visually searches the tape in reverse (Review).

Deck 2 — Sets Deck 2 as the active deck. All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will only affect Deck 2.

Menu — Opens the Main Menu. Press and hold for three seconds to open the Setup Menu.

POWER

DISPLAY

SEARCH/IDX

DECK 1

DECK 2

Set

CLOCK

VIEW

PLAY

STOP/EJ.

Set

TIMER

Top Section

COPY TAPE

CLEAR

CLK/CTR

STILL/FRAME

REC/OTR

Set Timer — Displays the Timer Recording Menu.

Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2.

Clear — Resets the tape counter to 0:00:00. In the menu system, clears entries.

View — Switches the TV display among the Tuner, Deck1, Deck2, and Aux.

Clk/Ctr — Switches the front panel display among the clock, tape counter, and time remaining.

Still/Frame— In Play or Record mode, pauses the tape in the active deck. In Play Still mode advances the tape on frame at a time.

FF — From Stop mode, fast-forwards the tape. From Play mode, visually searches the tape forward (Cue).

Rec/OTR — Starts recording in the active deck. Press twice to activate One-Touch Recording.

Stop/Ej. — Stops the tape in the active deck. Press twice to eject the tape.

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Shuttle +/– — In Play mode, Shuttle + gradually increases the cue speed from double-speed playback to picture search to jet search. Shuttle – gradually slows down the tape, pauses, then goes into reverse picture search and reverse jet search.

Tracking +/– — Allows you to manually adjust tracking. For Auto Tracking, see page 45.

Slow +/– — In Play mode, plays the tape at varying speeds of slow motion.

*0-9 — Selects channels directly. In the menu system, selects menu items.

100+ — Selects cable channels 100 and above. *Prev. Ch/Input Sel — (Previous Channel/Input

Select) Displays the last channel you were watching. In TV mode, switches among all inputs connected to your television.

SHUTTLE

TRACKING

123

SLOW

456

789

100+

PREV. CH/

INPUT SEL

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

VOL

MUTE

SP/EP

SKIP

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TV/VCR

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SP/EP — Sets the record speed to SP (Standard Play) or EP (Extended Play). EP is three times longer than SP.

Edit/Title — Marks the beginning and ending edit points of scenes in the 8-Scene Editor (see page 63). Also press to record On-Screen Titles (see page 70).

Skip — In Play mode, jumps ahead 1 minute for every press (up to 5 minutes). In Copy mode, skip edits 1 minute for every press (up to 5 minutes).

Repeat — Instantly replays the last 30 seconds of tape.

VCR — Sets the remote to operate your VCR. TV — Sets the remote control to operate your

television. To program the remote, see Appendix A.

*Mute — Turns audio on and off. *V ol +/– — Turns the sound up and down.

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TV/VCR — Switches between the TV’s tuner and the VCR’s tuner.

*Ch +/– — Changes channels up and down.

Bottom Section

*These keys can be used to operate both your TV and VCR; see

Appendix A to program your remote control.

Front Panel - Door Closed

Power — Turns the VCR on and off.

Note: Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape.

Power

GV6025

Deck Select Indicators — Shows which deck is currently active.

Deck Select

/ Eject

Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to Deck 2.

Deck

Copy Tape

Deck

RecordRewind Play F. Forward PauseStop

Deck Select — Switches control between Deck 1 and Deck 2.

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.

Play — Plays the tape in the active deck. Press and hold 3 seconds for Automatic Tracking. In menus, moves selection arrow up.

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.

Pause — Pauses the tape in the active deck.

Record — Starts recording in the active deck. Press repeatedly to activate OneTouch Recording.

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Front Panel - Door Open

Use the Front Panel Inputs for easy connection to a camcorder or video game. The front panel input is labeled Aux in the menu system and can be accessed with the Channel +/– buttons.

Power

Deck

Copy Tape

Deck

Audio Mono Input — (White) Use to connect the mono audio signal from your external device with an RCA cable.

Video Input — (Yellow) Use to connect the video signal from your external device with an RCA cable.

Audio Stereo Inputs — (Red & White) Use to connect the left and right stereo signals from your external device with RCA cables

. (GV6650 only)

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Audio

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Video

Deck Select

/ Eject

RecordRewind Play F. Forward PauseStop

Channel

TV/VCR

GV6025

Audio

Video

TV/VCR

Channel

Menu — Opens the Main Menu. Press and hold for 3 seconds to open the Setup Menu.

TV/VCR — Switches between the TV’s tuner and the VCR’s tuner.

Channel Up/Down — Changes channels up and down.

GV6650

Front Panel Display

Digital Tracking— Blinks

when Auto Digital Tracking is in progress. Lights to show Tracking is optimized. Turns off when Tracking is set manually.

Record Indicator — Lights when any recording is in progress. Blinks when tape is in Pause mode.

Tape Speed — (SP, LP, EP) Shows you the current Playback or Record Speed for the active deck.

Child Lock — Lights to indicate that the Child Lock is activated, i.e. the front panel buttons are disabled (see page 19).

Timer — Lights to show you that a Timer Recording or a One Touch Recording is stored or in progress. Blinks if there is a Timer Recording error.

0:00:00 — Shows you the current time, tape counter, or 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 (Stop, Play, Rewind, etc.).

Hi-Fi/Stereo Indicators — Light when you play a Hi-Fi videotape or watch a TV show broadcast in stereo (GV6650 only).

AM/PM — Indicates AM or PM when the Time is displayed.

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.

REM — Lights when Time Remaining is displayed.

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Front Panel Display Settings

DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

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SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

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You can set the Front Panel Display to dim at night so it doesn’t keep you awake.

Open “Setup Menu”

Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds.

Select “Dual-Deck Features”

Press 3.

Set “Panel Display”

Press 4 repeatedly to turn Panel Display to:

• Auto — Dims automatically between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM

• Off — Disables Front Panel Display

• On — Makes Front Panel Display bright at all times.

SETUP MENU

1 Copy/Record Settings

➔

2 : Tuner And Channel List 3 : Dual-Deck Features

____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

DUAL-DECK FEATURES

1 Remote Eject On

➔

2 : Playback Mode Normal 3 : Auto Play / Rewind Both 4 : Panel Display Auto 5 : Screen Display Auto 6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On 7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On ____________________________________

➔

/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit

➔

DUAL-DECK FEATURES

1 : Remote Eject On 2 : Playback Mode Normal 3 : Auto Play / Rewind Both

➔

4 Panel Display Auto 5 : Screen Display Auto 6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On 7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On ____________________________________

➔

/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit

➔

MENU to Quit

➔

Auto On Off

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Child Lock

SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

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DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

To prevent children from using the VCR when you are away, you can activate the Child Lock. This feature disables Auto Power On, Auto Play , and all front panel buttons. You will need the remote control to operate the VCR.

Open “Main Menu”

Press the menu button on the remote control.

Set “Child Lock”

Press 2 repeatedly to turn Child Lock on or off. With Child Lock set to “On”:

• The VCR will not power on automatically when a tape is inserted.

• Tapes will not play automatically when you insert them, regardless of the Auto Play setting (see page 47).

• All front panel buttons are disabled.

• You will still be able to use the remote control to operate all VCR functions.

• To disable the Child Lock, set it to Off using the remote control.

MAIN MENU

1 EZ Copy Off

➔

2 : Child Lock Off 3 : 8-Scene Edit List 4 : Setup Titler Message 5 : Language/Langue/Idioma ____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

Hold MENU Key For Setup

1 : EZ Copy Off 2 Child Lock Off

➔

3 : 8-Scene Edit List 4 : Setup Titler Message 5 : Language/Langue/Idioma ____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

Hold MENU Key For Setup

MENU to Quit

MAIN MENU

MENU to Quit

➔

Off On

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DECK 1

PLAY

DECK 2

STOP/EJ.

EDIT/TITLE

REPEAT

SP/EP

SKIP

REW

STILL/FRAME

TRACKING

SHUTTLE

REC/OTR

SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

GV6025/6650

Remote Eject

SLOW

100+

PREV. CH/ INPUT SEL

MUTE

VOL

VCR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

GV6025/6650

Remote Eject allows you to eject tapes by pressing Stop on the remote control.

Open “Setup Menu”

Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds.

Select “Dual-Deck Features”

Press 3.

Set “Remote Eject”

Press 1 repeatedly to turn Remote Eject on or off. The default setting is “On.”

SETUP MENU

1 Copy/Record Settings

➔

2 : Tuner And Channel List 3 : Dual-Deck Features

____________________________________

➔

/ To Move To Select

DUAL-DECK FEATURES

1 Remote Eject On

➔

2 : Playback Mode Normal 3 : Auto Play / Rewind Both 4 : Panel Display Auto 5 : Screen Display Auto 6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On 7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On ____________________________________

➔

/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit

➔

DUAL-DECK FEATURES

1 Remote Eject On

➔

2 : Playback Mode Normal 3 : Auto Play / Rewind Both 4 : Panel Display Auto 5 : Screen Display Auto 6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On 7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On ____________________________________

➔

/ = Move = Sel MENU=Quit

➔

MENU to Quit

➔

On Off

20 GV6025/6650 USER’S GUIDE

The On-Screen Menu System is the control center of your DualDeck VCR. It is divided into two sections:

• Main Menu — for everyday functions, like EZ Copy, Child Lock, and 8-Scene Edit List.

• Setup Menu — for seldom used “set and forget” options, like Set Clock, Copy/Record Settings and Tuner and Channel List.

Restore Factory Settings

To reset all menu settings to their original factory settings, turn off the VCR, hold down the Menu button and press Power.

Main Menu Tree

Press the MENU Button and Release

1 EZ Copy Off 2 : Child Lock Off 3 : 8-Scene Edit List 4 : Setup Titler Message 5 : Language/Langue/Idioma ____________________________________

MAIN MENU

➔

/ To Move To Select

➔

MENU to Quit

Hold MENU Key For Setup

➔

3 4

On On

Scene : - - - - - - - Begin : 0 : 00 : 00

End : - : - - : - -

1 - 8 To Select Scene

EDIT For Begin And End

CLEAR To Correct

COPY TAPE To Make A Tape

MENU To Quit

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