User manual GOVIDEO DDV2001 - Product Manual

DUAL-DECK VCR DDV2001 USER'S GUIDE SSC.2001.051501 WELCOME Congratulations... ...on your purchase of this Go-Video Dual-Deck VCR! We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case warranty service is required, please take a moment to attach your receipt to this manual and write down your Serial Number (located on the back panel of the VCR): __________________________________ . About this Manual This manual has been designed to acquaint you with all the features and functionality of the Dual-Deck VCR. The first two chapters cover basic setup and a quick tour of the components of the Dual-Deck system. Chapters 3-9 present in detail each major Dual-Deck function--from playing tapes to Commercial Free Copy--so you can jump in anywhere that interests you. The three Appendices cover advanced connections, manual setup, and help, respectively. For your reference, a "Menu Tree" is also included on the inside back cover. Enjoy the Dual-Deck experience! 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. AT T E N T I O N : 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. U S E R / I N S TA L L E R C A U T I O N : 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. N O T E T O C AT V S Y S T E M I N S TA L L E R : 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. COPYRIGHT NOTICE 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). 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. © Copyright 2001. Sensory Science Corp. All rights reserved. TABLE SAFETY ................................................................................ iii 1 - GETTING STARTED 1 Unpacking ...................................................................... Basic Connections .......................................................... Auto Setup ..................................................................... Remote Control Setup .................................................... 2 - QUICK TOUR 5 Remote Control .............................................................. Front Panel ..................................................................... Front Panel Display ........................................................ On-screen Display .......................................................... 3 - COPY 10 Basic Copying ............................................................... 10 Copy Settings ............................................................... 11 4 - PLAY 12 Basic Playback .............................................................. 12 Playback Settings ......................................................... 13 5 - RECORD 14 Basic Recording ............................................................ 14 Record Settings ............................................................ 15 6 - TIMER RECORD 16 Timer Recording ........................................................... 16 Timer Recording Errors ................................................. 18 7 - EDIT 19 Automatic Editing ........................................................ Manual Editing ............................................................. Copy Audio Insert ........................................................ On-screen Titler ............................................................ 8 - COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 23 Commercial Advance ................................................... Marking Commercials ................................................... Commercial Advance Playback .................................... Commercial Free Copy ................................................ 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 5 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 OF CONTENTS i Table of Contents 9 - SEARCH 27 About Index Marks ....................................................... Index Search/Scan ........................................................ Special Search Options ................................................ Movie Advance ............................................................. APPENDIX A - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 31 RF Output Channel ...................................................... Audio/Monitor Hookup ................................................ Other A/V Hookup ....................................................... Aux Input Labeling ....................................................... APPENDIX B - CUSTOM SETTINGS 35 Language Settings ........................................................ Auto Clock Settings ...................................................... Manual Clock Settings .................................................. Daylight Savings Time .................................................. Channel Settings .......................................................... VCR Settings ................................................................. Reset Factory Settings .................................................. APPENDIX C - HELP 42 Troubleshooting ........................................................... 42 Technical Specifications ................................................ 44 Warranty ....................................................................... 45 INDEX 46 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 31 32 33 34 27 28 29 30 ii Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. R E TA I N I N S T R U C T I O N S The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 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. AT TA C H M E N T S Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous. W AT E R & M O I S T U R E 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. 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. 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. V E N T I L AT I O N 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. 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. G R O U N D I N G O R P O L A R I Z AT I O N 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 3wire 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. 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. 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 builtup static charges. Section 810 of the National PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) Safety iii 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. spill liquids of any kind onto the unit. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use. 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. 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. 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. 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. OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 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 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. R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S 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. 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. H E AT This video unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. iv Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide 1 Power VCR GETTING STARTED This Chapter will guide you through initial setup of your Dual-Deck VCR, including basic connections, Auto Setup, and remote programming. UNPACKING Before you begin, please check that all items are included in your Dual-Deck VCR box, then insert the enclosed batteries in the remote control. 1 C H E C K PA C K I N G L I S T · Dual-Deck VCR DDV2001 Deck Select Copy · Remote Control · Two (2) "AA" Batteries · Coaxial Cable · User's Guide · Quick Reference Guide · Warranty Registration Card Ch TV/VCR Menu Rec Video Audio 2 I N S E R T B AT T E R I E S a. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control as shown. b. Insert two "AA" batteries, paying attention to observe the correct polarities (+/­). c. Replace the cover. 1 - Getting Started 1 CONNECTIONS Follow these steps to connect the Dual-Deck VCR to your television and antenna/cable TV. From Antenna or Cable TV To Television To Line Inputs on your Television BASIC 1 CONNECT ANTENNA/CABLE TV 4 T U R N O N T V, V C R , C A B L E B O X Connect the coaxial cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or cable TV outlet/cable box to the "IN (FROM ANT.)" jack on the VCR back panel. 2 CONNECT VCR TO TV Press POWER on your television, VCR and Cable Box (if applicable). 5 SET TELEVISION CHANNEL Channel 3 Standard RF Option Connect the supplied cable (coaxial) from the "OUT (TO TV)" jack on the VCR back panel to your television's antenna in jack. Use this connection if your television is equipped with a basic antenna input. OR Composite Video Option If you chose the Standard RF Option, set your television to channel 3. If you experience interference on channel 3, you may use channel 4 instead; however, you must first run Auto Setup with channel 3, then follow the instructions on page 31 to reset the RF Output to channel 4. OR Video In Connect a standard RCA cable from the "Line Out" jacks on the VCR back panel to your television's Line In jacks. Be sure to match yellow to video and white to audio on your television and VCR. Use this connection for better sound and picture quality if your television is equipped with line inputs. 3 PLUG IN VCR If you chose the Composite Video Option, set your television to display its Video Input, often labeled "Video," "Line," or "Aux." See your television owner's manual for the correct setting. 6 CONNECTION COMPLETE! Connect the VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. The "Language/Langue" menu should appear on your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup on the following page. NOTES · For Advanced Connections, please refer to pages 31-34. 2 Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide AUTO Follow these steps to run Auto Setup, which will set the clock and save local channels automatically. POWER 1 SET MENU LANGUAGE press LANGUAGE/LANGUE 1 2 English Français The first time you turn on your Dual-Deck VCR, you will be prompted to set the menu language. Press 1 for English or 2 for French. 2 CONFIRM ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION SETUP Select = 1-2 Choisir = 1-2 If you have not already done so, make sure you have connected an antenna or basic cable to the "IN (FROM ANT.)" jack on the VCR back panel. Press MENU to continue. 3 RUN AUTO SETUP press 1 or 2 Connect Antenna or Cable and Press MENU As soon as you press MENU, the Dual-Deck VCR will automatically perform the following steps: Auto Channel Search ­ Automatically detects the source of incoming channels (antenna or cable) and then searches for all active channels in your area. Auto Clock Set ­ Automatically sets the VCR's internal clock, which is necessary for accurate timer recording. · This procedure may take a few minutes to complete. When finished, the VCR will display the lowest channel found. press Searching For Channels Please Wait... Setting the Clock Please Wait... · Please proceed with Chapter 2 for a Quick Tour of the Dual-Deck system. Ch03 NOTES · If no channels were found in your area, the VCR will alert you and then display the "Channel Settings" menu; see page 39 to search for channels manually. · If Auto Setup was unable to detect the time, the VCR will alert you and then display the "Set Month" menu; see page 37 to set the clock manually. 1 - Getting Started 3 SETUP Follow these steps to program the remote control to operate your television*. 1 TURN ON TELEVISION Press POWER on your television. 2 ENTER CODE CONTROL Press and hold the TV key on the VCR remote control while entering the 2-digit code for your brand of television with the 0-9 keys (see table below). If there is more than one code for your brand of television, try them all until one works. BRAND CODE(S) Daewoo .............................. TV + 19 Emerson ............................. TV + 21 Hitachi ................................ TV + 10 JVC .................................... TV + 11 LG ................................ TV + 08, 18 LG (Goldstar) ...................... TV + 06 Loewe ................................ TV + 28 Magnavox .......................... TV + 04 Mitsubishi ........................... TV + 13 Newsan (S. America) .......... TV + 27 Noblex (S.America) ............ TV + 25 Panasonic ..................... TV + 12, 24 RCA .............................. TV + 07, 29 Samsung .......... TV + 01, 14, 15, 23 Sanyo ........................... TV + 05, 20 Sharp ...................... TV + 02, 16, 22 Sony ................................... TV + 03 Telefunken .......................... TV + 26 Toshiba ............................... TV + 09 Zenith ................................. TV + 17 REMOTE 3 C H E C K Y O U R R E S U LT S Pressing the TV key puts the remote control in TV mode. Some or all of the highlighted keys will be able to control your television. 4 If the television advances to the next active channel, programming is complete! If the television does not respond, try another 2-digit code. Some televisions are not listed but can be programmed. O P E R AT E Y O U R T E L E V I S I O N When you want to control your television, press the TV key, then try any of the keys shown in the drawing at left. NOTES · When the remote control is in TV mode, it WILL NOT operate your VCR. · To restore VCR mode, press the VCR key. · The remote will not operate all brands of televisions. · When the remote is in TV mode, it WILL NOT operate the VCR. Press VCR to restore normal VCR functionality. 4 Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide 2 QUICK TOUR This Chapter provides an overview of the Remote Control, Front Panel, Front Panel Display and On-Screen Display. REMOTE The following is an overview of the Dual-Deck VCR remote control. The keys are listed in alphabetical order. 0-9 While watching TV, press to select channels. While in the menu system, press to select menu items. 100+ Press to select cable channels 100 and above. CH CONTROL Press to select the next or previous channel. COPY TAPE Press to copy the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2 (see page 10). CLEAR Press to reset the Tape Counter to zero (0:00:00). Also press to clear certain entries in the menu system. CLK/CTR Press to change the view on the Front Panel Display to the clock, tape counter, or time remaining on the tape. DECK 1 Press to make Deck 1 active. All deck control keys (PLAY , REWIND , etc.) will only affect Deck 1. DECK 2 Press to make Deck 2 active. All deck control keys (PLAY , REWIND , etc.) will only affect Deck 2. D I S P L AY Press to turn the On-Screen Display on and off. F A S T- F O R W A R D While the VCR is stopped, press to fast-forward the tape in the active deck. While a tape is playing, press to visually search forward (Cue). In the menu system, press to make selections. 2 - Quick Tour 5 ( C O N T. ) LCV SLOW ­/+ While watching TV, press to display the last channel viewed. MENU While a tape is playing, press to play the tape in slow motion at variable speeds. SP/SLP Press to display the VCR's Main Menu. MUTE Press to set the record speed to SP (Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). SLP is three times longer than SP. F. A D V / S K I P Press to turn the sound on and off. P L AY / S T I L L CONTROL Press to play the tape in the active deck. While a tape is playing or recording, press to pause the tape in the active deck. In the menu system, press to move the blinking selection arrow up. POWER While a tape is paused, press repeatedly to advance the tape one frame at a time. While a tape is playing, press 1-5 times to skip ahead 1 minute at a time (up to 5 minutes). While the VCR is copying, press 1-5 times to skip edit (remove) the next 1-5 minutes (see page 20). STOP/EJECT Press to power the VCR on and off. REC Press to start recording in the active deck. Press repeatedly to add recording time in 30-minute increments (see One Touch Recording, page 14). R E P E AT Press to stop the tape in the active deck. Press twice to eject the tape. In the menu system, press to move the blinking selection arrow down. TRK ­ AUTO While a tape is playing, press to replay the last 30 seconds. REWIND While a tape is playing, press to manually adjust tracking (to remove white lines on the screen). Press AUTO to resume automatic tracking. TV REMOTE While the VCR is stopped, press to rewind the tape in the active deck. While a tape is playing, press to visually search backward (Review). In the menu system, press to return to the previous menu. SCENE/TITLE Press to set the remote to operate your television. Note: When selected, the keys on the remote will not operate the VCR. Press the VCR key to resume normal remote operation. TV/VCR While in the 8-Scene Editor, press to mark the beginning and ending points of scenes (see page 19). While recording, press to superimpose On-Screen Titles (see page 22). SEARCH/INDEX Your TV and your VCR both have television tuners. This allows you to watch one show with the TV tuner while recording another show with the VCR tuner. Press the TV/VCR key to switch back and forth between the TV tuner and the VCR tuner. TV VIEW While the VCR is in Stop, Play, Fast-Forward, or Rewind, press to display the Search/Index Menu (see page 28). While a tape is recording, places an Index mark on the tape (see page 27). SET TIMER Press to set a Timer Recording (see page 16). SHUTTLE KEYS Press to change the view on your television among all the Dual-Deck VCR input sources: Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, and Aux. This allows you to record a show in Deck 1 while watching a videotape in Deck 2. VCR While a tape is playing, press the Shuttle keys forward or backward to gradually increase or decrease the playback speed. Press to set the remote to operate your VCR. VOLUME +/­ Press to adjust the volume. 6 Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide Chapter 2 - Quick Tour FRONT The following is an overview of the DualDeck VCR front panel. DDV2001 Power VCR Deck Select Copy Ch TV/VCR Menu Rec Video Audio PANEL 1 1 POWER 23 9 4 56 7 8 10 9 11 12 STOP/EJECT Press to power the VCR on and off. 2 DECK SELECT Press to switch control between Deck 1 and Deck 2. 3 COPY TAPE Press once to stop the tape in the active deck. Press twice to eject the tape. In the menu system, press to move the blinking selection arrow down. 1 0 P L AY Press to copy the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2 (see page 10). 4 CH Press to select the next or previous channel. 5 TV/VCR Press to play the tape in the active deck. While a tape is playing or recording, press to pause the tape in the active deck. In the menu system, press to move the blinking selection arrow up. 1 1 F A S T- F O R W A R D Press to switch back and forth between the TV tuner and the VCR tuner. 6 MENU Press to display the VCR's Main Menu. 7 REC While the VCR is stopped, press to fast-forward the tape in the active deck. While a tape is playing, press to visually search forward (Cue). In the menu system, press to make selections. 12 AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (AUX) Press to start recording in the active deck. Press repeatedly to add recording time in 30-minute increments (see page 14). 8 REWIND Connect to the composite video output (yellow) and audio output (white) of an external component, such as a camcorder or videogame, using RCA cables. While the VCR is stopped, press to rewind the tape in the active deck. While a tape is playing, press to visually search backward (Review). In the menu system, press to return to the previous menu. NOTE · Aux Input Labeling - Throughout the menu system, the audio/video input is referred to as "Aux." To change this label to match the component you have connected, see page 34. 2 - Quick Tour 7 DISPLAY The following is an overview of the front panel display. 1 DECK 1 2 VCR 3 TIMER 4 COPY 5 DECK 2 PANEL SLP AM SLP 6 1 D E C K 1 S T AT U S I N D I C A T O R 7 6 8 9 FRONT Lights to show you that Deck 1 is active. Also, graphically displays the status of the tape in Deck 1; e.g., Stop, Play, Rewind, etc. 2 T V / V C R I N D I C AT O R 7 D E C K 1 P L AY / R E C O R D SPEED Shows you the current playback (SP, LP, or SLP) or record speed (SP or SLP) for Deck 1. C L O C K / TA P E C O U N T E R Lights when the Dual-Deck is in VCR mode, turns off when the Dual-Deck is in TV mode, as set by the TV/VCR key. 3 T I M E R I N D I C AT O R Lights to show you that a Timer Recording has been programmed and stored in memory. Blinks if there is a Timer Recording error. 4 C O P Y I N D I C AT O R Shows you the current time, the tape counter position, or the time remaining until the end of the tape in the active deck, as set by the CLK/CTR key. Also briefly displays the status of the active deck when you press a deck control key; e.g., STOP , PLAY , REWIND , etc. 8 A M / P M I N D I C AT O R Lights to show you that a tape is being copied. 5 D E C K 2 S T AT U S I N D I C A T O R Lights when the time is A.M., turns off when the time is P.M. 9 D E C K 2 P L AY / R E C O R D SPEED Lights to show you that Deck 2 is active. Also, graphically displays the status of the tape in Deck 2; e.g., Stop, Play, Rewind, etc. Shows you the current playback (SP, LP, or SLP) or record speed (SP or SLP) for Deck 2. 8 Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide ON-SCREEN The following is an overview of the On-Screen Display (OSD). 6 5 4 3 Deck 1 Play 0 : 00 : 00 SP TV VIEW Deck 1 Deck 2 Stop 0 : 00 : 00 SLP Sequential Play 7 8 9 10 2 1 Ch 10 Source Ch 10 DISPLAY Fri Jan 12, 2001 12 : 34 PM 1 D AT E A N D T I M E 6 TV VIEW When the TV View is set to Channel or Aux, the date and time are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2 RECORD SOURCE 7 Shows you the input source you are currently watching (Channel, Deck 1, Deck 2, or Aux). D E C K 2 S TAT U S When the TV View is set to Deck 1 or Deck 2, the Deck 1 and Deck 2 record sources are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 3 D E C K 1 P L AY / R E C O R D S P E E D Shows you the status of the tape in Deck 2; e.g., Stop, Play, Rewind, FastForward, etc. 8 DECK 2 COUNTER POSITION Shows you the current playback (SP, LP, or SLP) or record speed (SP or SLP) for Deck 1. 4 DECK 1 COUNTER POSITION Shows you the current tape counter position or time remaining on the tape in Deck 2, as set by the CLK/CTR key. 9 D E C K 2 P L AY / R E C O R D S P E E D Shows you the current tape counter position or time remaining on the tape in Deck 1, as set by the CLK/CTR key. 5 D E C K 1 S T AT U S Shows you the current playback (SP, LP, or SLP) or record speed (SP or SLP) for Deck 2. 1 0 D I S P L AY M E S S A G E S Shows you the status of the tape in Deck 1; e.g., Stop, Play, Rewind, FastForward, etc. The On-Screen Display often provides feedback on the status of your DualDeck, including Copy messages, Timer Recording error messages, etc. NOTE · Press DISPLAY to manually turn the OSD on and off. 2 - Quick Tour 9 3 COPYING BASIC COPY This Chapter will show you how to copy tapes with your Dual-Deck VCR. To set up the Commercial Free Copy feature, please see Chapter 8. Follow these steps to copy a tape from Deck 1 to Deck 2. 1 INSERT SOURCE TAPE Insert the tape you want to copy in Deck 1. 2 INSERT TARGET TAPE Insert the tape you want to copy to in Deck 2. · Make sure the tape has a record safety tab or it will eject when you press COPY TAPE. 3 COPY YOUR TAPE Record Safety Tab Press COPY TAPE. · The "Copy" indicator will light on the front panel display and the VCR will begin copying from Deck 1 to Deck 2. 4 OPTIONS WHILE COPYING · To pause, press COPY TAPE. The "Copy" indicator will blink on the front panel display. · While paused you can reposition the source tape in Deck 1; e.g., to fastforward over a commercial; see page 20. · To stop copying, select Deck 2, then press STOP . NOTES · The Dual-Deck VCR cannot duplicate copy-protected tapes. If you try to copy a protected tape, the message "Tape is Copy Protected" will appear on the on-screen display. · If you want to copy an entire tape, try the EZ Copy feature. The VCR will automatically rewind both tapes before and after copying and eject both tapes when finished; see page 11. 10 Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide COPY Follow these steps to adjust the Copy Settings for your Dual-Deck VCR. press MENU 1 OPEN MAIN MENU Press MENU. MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 / Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit 2 SELECT "COPY SETTINGS" SETTINGS Press 1. 3 ADJUST COPY SETTINGS Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to set each of the following: 1 - Comm. Free Copy Please refer to page 26. 2 - EZ Copy press 1 COPY SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 Comm. Free Copy EZ Copy Speed Matching Copy Audio Insert On Off On Off On ­ Turns EZ Copy on. When you press COPY TAPE, the VCR will automatically rewind both decks, copy the tape in Deck 1 to Deck 2, rewind both decks again, and eject the tapes. Plus, EZ Copy adjusts the record speed to avoid running out of tape before copying is complete; see note on "Complete Program Record" below. Off ­ Turns EZ Copy off. / = Move = Sel MENU = Quit 3 - Speed Matching press 1 2 3 4 for Comm. Free Copy for EZ Copy for Speed Matching for Copy Audio Insert On ­ Automatically sets the Deck 2 record speed to match the Deck 1 playback speed (recommended for best copy quality). Off ­ Allows the Deck 2 record speed to be set independently of the Deck 1 playback speed. Turn Speed Matching off only if you want to record two or more SP tapes onto one SLP tape. If so, you must set the Deck 2 record speed to SLP manually using the SP/SLP key. Auto ­ Automatically adjusts the Deck 2 record speed from SP to SLP to avoid running out of tape before copying is complete; see note on "Complete Program Record" below. 4 - Copy Audio Insert Please refer to page 21. NOTES · Complete Program Record (CPR) changes the copy speed from SP to SLP if necessary to reduce the risk of running out of tape before copying is complete. · EZ Copy: If the tape runs out in Deck 2 before copying is complete, neither tape will rewind to alert you that a problem occurred. 3 - Copy 11 4 PLAYBACK BASIC PLAY This Chapter will show you how to play videotapes and enjoy special playback features. Follow these steps to play a standard VHS videotape. 1 I N S E R T TA P E Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 or Deck 2. 2 P L AY TA P E Press PLAY 3 . O P T I O N S D U R I N G P L AY B A C K Freeze - To freeze a single frame, press PLAY again. Frame Advance - To advance one frame at a time press F.ADV/SKIP. Shuttle - To gradually increase or decrease the playback speed, press the Shuttle keys. Slow Motion - To play in slow motion, press SLOW +/­. Picture Search - To cue or review at 5 times normal speed, press and release FASTFORWARD or REWIND . Jet Search - To cue or review at 7 times normal speed, press and hold FASTFORWARD or REWIND . Skip - To skip ahead in 1-5 minute increments, press F.ADV/SKIP 1-5 times in sequence. Repeat - To replay the last 30 seconds of the tape, press REPEAT. Manual Tracking - To adjust tracking manually, press the TRK +/­ keys. Auto Tracking - To resume automatic tracking, press AUTO. NOTES · Tapes without record safety tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted; see "Auto Play/Rewind" on page 13. · To resume normal playback at any time, press PLAY . Record Safety Tab 12 Dual-Deck VCR User's Guide PLAYBACK Follow these steps to set the default Playback Settings for your Dual-Deck VCR. press MENU 1 OPEN MAIN MENU Press MENU. 2 MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 / Copy Settings Playback Settings Record/Edit Settings Channel Settings VCR Settings Timer Recording Language/Langue = Move = Sel MENU = Quit S E L E C T " P L AY B A C K S E T T I N G S " Press 2. 3 A D J U S T P L AY B A C K S E T T I N G S Press 1, 2, or 3 to set each of the following: 1 - Dual Playback press 2 Seq (Sequential) ­ Tapes will play in sequence; i.e., Deck 1 will play, then Deck 2 will play. This is useful when watching a movie that includes two tapes. Loop ­ Tapes will play in a continuous loop on the playing deck. until you press STOP This is useful for continuous playback of training or sales tapes. Normal ­ Each deck will play independently (default setting). 2 - Auto Play/Rewind SETTINGS PLAYBACK SETTINGS 1 2 3 Dual Playback Auto Play/Rewind COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Off Both / = Move = Sel MENU = Quit Play -- Tapes without record safety tabs will play automatically when you insert them. Rew -- All tapes will rewind automatically when the end of the tape is reached. Both -- Tapes will both play and rewind automatically. Off -- Tapes will neither play nor rewind automatically. 3 - C O M M E R C I A L A D VA N C E