Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
DDV9558
USER'S GUIDE
SSC-DDV9558
DDV9558
User's Guide
Go-Video, Inc.
A Division of Sensory Science Corp. 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www.govideo.com www.sensoryscience.com
© 2000 Sensory Science Corporation All rights reserved.
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).
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.
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.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les incendis, risque de chocs, ou interférences fâcheuses, employer seulement les accessoires recommandés. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, ne pas employer cette prise (polarisée) avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant à moins que les lames peuvent être insérées à fond pour l'exposition des lames. Pour réduire les risques de chocs électriques, ne pas retirer le couvercle ou l'arrière du module. Il n'y a pas de pièce utilisable à l'intérieur. Ne faire effectuer l'entretien que par un personnel qualifié.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of fire or electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product.
Table of Contents
Safety v
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. v
1 - Basic Connections 1
First Things First .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Connect Antenna/Basic Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 2
2 - Initial Settings 5
Auto Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Set Language Manually ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Set Clock Manually ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 Set Daylight Savings Time .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Set Time Zone ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Set Auto Clock Set Channel .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3 - The Dual-Deck System 13
Remote Control Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Front Panel Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 Front Panel Line Inputs ..................................................................................................................................................... 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 Reset Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 On-Screen Display Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 26 On-Screen Display Elements ............................................................................................................................................ 27 On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ................................................................................................................................... 28
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.
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4 - Tuner & Channel List 29
Tuner Band ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Auto Channel Search ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Add Channel .................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Remove Channel .............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Show Weak Channels ....................................................................................................................................................... 33 Tuner Audio ...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5 - Copy Features 37
Basic Copying ................................................................................................................................................................... 37 EZ Copy ............................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Copy Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Speed Matching ................................................................................................................................................................ 40
6 - Playback Features 41
Basic Playback .................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................ 42 Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43 Sequential/Loop Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 44 Auto Play/Rewind ............................................................................................................................................................. 45 Playback Audio Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 46
7 - Recording Features 47
Basic Recording ................................................................................................................................................................ 47 Recording Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 48 One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................ 49 Record Speed ................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Record Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 51 Sequential/Loop Recording ............................................................................................................................................... 52 Date/Time Stamp .............................................................................................................................................................. 53
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DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE
8 - Timer Recording 55
How to Set a Timer Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 55 Timer Recording Errors ..................................................................................................................................................... 60
9 - VCR Plus+ Recording 61
VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping ........................................................................................................................................... 61 VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ........................................................................................................................................ 62 How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording .......................... ...
