User manual GOVIDEO DDV9755 - Product Manual

DDV9755 USER'S GUIDE SSC-DDV9755 With · Flying Erase Heads · One-Touch Audio/Video Dubbing · S-Video Input · Quasi S-VHS Playback · QSound® 3D Audio Enhancement · Long-lasting DuraheadsTM · Go-PortTM Multimedia port · Second A/V Output · Jog Shuttle Remote Control DDV9755 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 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 Jog Wheel/Shuttle Ring Operation .................................................................................................................................... 16 Front Panel Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Front Panel Line Inputs ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 Front Panel Display .......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Front Panel Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Remote Eject ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Main Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................................... 23 Setup Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Menu Navigation - Remote Control .................................................................................................................................. 25 Reset Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 26 On-Screen Display Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 27 On-Screen Display Elements ............................................................................................................................................ 28 On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ................................................................................................................................... 29 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS i 4 - Tuner & Channel List 31 Tuner Band ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Auto Channel Search ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 Add Channel .................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Remove Channel .............................................................................................................................................................. 34 Show Weak Channels ....................................................................................................................................................... 35 Tuner Audio ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36 5 - Copy Features 39 Basic Copying ................................................................................................................................................................... 39 EZ Copy ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Copy Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Speed Matching ................................................................................................................................................................ 42 Copy Audio Insert ............................................................................................................................................................. 43 6 - Playback Features 45 Basic Playback .................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................ 46 Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 47 Sequential/Loop Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 48 Auto Play/Rewind ............................................................................................................................................................. 49 Playback Audio Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 50 QSound® ......................................................................................................................................................................... 51 7 - Recording Features 53 Basic Recording ................................................................................................................................................................ 53 Recording Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 54 One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................ 55 Record Speed ................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Record Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 57 Sequential/Loop Recording ............................................................................................................................................... 58 Date/Time Stamp .............................................................................................................................................................. 59 ii DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE 8 - Timer Recording 61 How to Set a Timer Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 61 Timer Recording Errors ..................................................................................................................................................... 66 9 - VCR Plus+ Recording 67 VCR Plus+ Channel Mapping ........................................................................................................................................... 67 VCR Plus+ Channel Worksheet ........................................................................................................................................ 68 How to Program a VCR Plus+ Recording ......................................................................................................................... 69 VCR Plus+ Recording Options .......................................................................................................................................... 70 VCR Plus+ Timer Extend ................................................................................................................................................... 72 10 - Editing Features 73 8-Scene Editor .................................................................................................................................................................. 73 Sync Editing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 76 How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit ........................................................................................................................... 78 On-Screen Titler ............................................................................................................................................................... 79 Recording Titler Message .................................................................................................................................................. 80 Audio/Video Dubbing ....................................................................................................................................................... 81 11 - Search/Index Features 85 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 85 Placing Index Marks ......................................................................................................................................................... 86 Index Scan ........................................................................................................................................................................ 87 Index Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 88 Blank Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 89 Direct Time Search ........................................................................................................................................................... 90 Return to 0:00:00 ............................................................................................................................................................. 91 TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 12 - Advanced Connections 93 Cable Box Hookup ........................................................................................................................................................... 93 Cable Box Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 95 Audio Connections ........................................................................................................................................................... 99 TV Monitor Connections ................................................................................................................................................ 100 Connecting Other Video Equipment ............................................................................................................................... 101 S-Video Input .................................................................................................................................................................. 102 Second A/V Out .............................................................................................................................................................. 103 Line Input Labeling ......................................................................................................................................................... 104 Computer Connection .................................................................................................................................................... 105 Appendix A - Multi-Brand Remote 107 Multi-Brand Remote Setup - TV ...................................................................................................................................... 107 Multi-Brand Remote Setup - Cable Box/DSS .................................................................................................................. 108 Appendix B - Help 109 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................................................................................................... 109 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 114 Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 115 Index 117 iv DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Safety Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - 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. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous. 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. 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. 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. 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. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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 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. 8a. 9. 10. 11. 12. PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 13. SAFETY v 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. vi DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE 1 - Basic Connections First Things First 1 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 · 1 RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable · Remote Control · 2 "AAA" Batteries · Cable Mouse for Cable Box Control 2 Insert Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery cover by pushing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert 2 "AAA" batteries as shown, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/­). When finished, replace the cover. 1 - 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 12 (pages 93-105). 1 Connect Antenna/Cable to VCR Connect the RF antenna cable from your indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the back panel of the VCR. From Antenna or Cable 2 Connect VCR to TV Connect the supplied RF cable from the OUT (TO TV) jack on the back panel of the VCR to your television's ANTENNA IN jack. To TV 3 4 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. Plug In VCR Connect the VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. 2 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE 5 6 7 8 Turn On VCR Press the Power button on the remote control or on the VCR's front panel. Power Turn On TV Press the power button on your TV. ON Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Be sure to select the same channel you used in Step 3. CH3/4 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 1 - BASIC CONNECTIONS 3 4 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE 2 - Initial Settings Auto Setup The first time you power on your Dual-Deck VCR, you will be prompted to select English, French, or Spanish for the onscreen menu system. Then the VCR will automatically search for channels and set the VCR's internal clock. 1 Set Language Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To change the language at any other time, see page 6. LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA 1 English 2 : Français 3 : Español Select = 1 - 3 Choisir = 1 - 3 Elegir = 1 - 3 2 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 active channels. If Auto Setup is unable to locate channels in your area, you can search and add channels manually; see page 32. · Auto Clock 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. When finished, it will tune the VCR to the lowest channel found. Searching for Channels And Setting Clock Please Wait . . . 3 Auto Setup is Complete! Proceed to Chapter 3 for an overview of the Dual-Deck System. 2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 5 Set Language Manually To change the on-screen language at any time, follow these steps. 1 Open "Main Menu" Press the menu button on the remote control. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP 1 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: MAIN MENU EZ Copy On Child Lock Off Timer Recording 8-Scene Edit List Setup Titler Message Language/Langue/Idioma To Select / To Move MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6 2 Select On-Screen Language Press 6 to choose English, French, or Spanish. Each time you press the button, the entire Main Menu will be translated into English, French or Spanish. 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6 MAIN MENU EZ Copy On Child Lock Off Timer Recording 8-Scene Edit List Setup Titler Message Language/Langue/Idioma To Select / To Move MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup English MENU PRINCIPAL Copie facile oui Contrôle d'enfant non Enreg. programmable Montage de 8 scènes Titres à l'écran Language/Langue/Idioma / = Choisir = Changer MENU = Fin MENU pendant 3s = Réglages 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6 French MENU PRINCIPAL Copiar fácilmente sí Seguridad de niños no Grabación programada Montaje de 8 escenas Títulos de crédito Language/Langue/Idioma / = Cambiar = Elegir MENU = Salir MENU por 3 seg. = Ajustes Spanish 6 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Set Clock Manually 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. 1 Open "Setup Menu" Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SETUP MENU 1 Set Clock Menu 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner And Channel List 4 : Dual-Deck Features 5 : Reset Factory Settings 6 : VCR Plus Setup 7 : Advanced Features ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select "Set Clock" Press 1. SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto 3 Off Auto Turn Off "Auto Clock Set" Press the right arrow key until Auto Clock Set is set to "Off."* AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU 1 Auto Clock Set 2 : Daylight Savings 3 : Set Clock Off Auto SET CLOCK MENU ____________________________________ 1 Auto Clock Set / To Move To Select 2 : Daylight Savings MENU to Quit 3 : Set Clock ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit *Note that the Set Clock Menu changes when you turn Auto Clock Set "On" or "Off." 4 Choose "Set Clock" Press 3. SET CLOCK MENU 1 : Auto Clock Set 2 : Daylight Savings 3 Set Clock Off Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit 2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Y2K Compliant This Dual-Deck VCR is fully compliant with the calendar year 2000. Note that the year 2000 is a leap year. 5 Set the Time Use the number keys or the up/down arrow keys to set each of the following items. To skip an item, press the right arrow key: · Set Month -- Enter the month as a 2-digit number; e.g. January = "01" · Set Year -- Enter the year as a 2-digit number; e.g. 2000 = "00" · Set Day -- Enter the day as a 2-digit number; e.g. the ninth = "09" · Set Hour -- Enter the hour as a 2-digit number; e.g. 12:xx = "12" · Set Minute -- Enter the minute as a 2digit number; e.g. xx:25 = "25" · Set AM/PM -- Press "1" for AM, "2" for PM SET MONTH [1-12] : 01 Jan 2000 12:25 PM Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MENU to Quit To Set SET MONTH [1-12] SET YEAR [00-99] SET DAY [1-31] SET HOUR [1-12] SET MINUTE [0-59] SET AM/PM [1/2] AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB or REPEAT SKIP 6 Save Settings The Clock is set! Press the Menu button at any time to save and exit the menu system. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP 8 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Set Daylight Savings Time From the Set Clock Menu, you may also choose to manually set Daylight Savings Time, your Time Zone, or the Auto Clock Set channel. 1 Open the "Setup Menu" Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SETUP MENU 1 Set Clock Menu 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner And Channel List 4 : Dual-Deck Features 5 : Reset Factory Settings 6 : VCR Plus Setup 7 : Advanced Features ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit 2 3 4 Open the "Set Clock Menu" Press 1. SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Choose "Daylight Savings" Press the down arrow key until "Daylight Savings" is selected. Note: If Auto Clock Set is Off, the menu at right will show different choices. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Set "Daylight Savings" Press the right arrow key to select one of the following options: · Auto -- Uses local channel information to determine the status of Daylight Savings Time in your area. · Off -- Disables the Daylight Savings adjustment, 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. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto Auto Off On ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit 2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 9 Set Time Zone You can manually set the Time Zone for your region. Use this feature if Auto Clock Set has incorrectly set the time by detecting a nearby time zone. Note: If you are an Arizona resident, choose Mountain Standard Time and turn Daylight Savings Time off. 1 2 3 4 Open the "Setup Menu" Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SETUP MENU 1 Set Clock Menu 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner And Channel List 4 : Dual-Deck Features 5 : Reset Factory Settings 6 : VCR Plus Setup 7 : Advanced Features ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit Open the "Set Clock Menu" Press 1. SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Select "Time Zone" Press the down arrow key until "Time Zone" is selected. Note: Make sure Auto Clock Set is set to "On" or Time Zone will not be listed. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Set "Time Zone" Press the right arrow key to select one of the following options: · Auto -- Automatically detects the local Time Zone · Eastern -- Selects Eastern Standard Time · Central -- Selects Central Standard Time · Mountain -- Selects Mountain Standard Time · Pacific -- Selects Pacific Standard Time · Alaska -- Selects Alaska Standard Time · Hawaii -- Selects Hawaii Standard Time AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto Auto Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit 10 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Set Auto Clock Set Channel If you know a station in your area that broadcasts time information, you can set the Auto Clock Set Channel manually. For example, your local PBS station will usually transmit the time and date. Use this feature only if Auto Clock Set has set the time incorrectly. 1 2 3 4 Open the "Setup Menu" Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SETUP MENU 1 Set Clock Menu 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner And Channel List 4 : Dual-Deck Features 5 : Reset Factory Settings 6 : VCR Plus Setup 7 : Advanced Features ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit Open the "Set Clock Menu" Press 1. SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Select "Clock Set Channel" Press the down arrow key until "Clock Set Channel" is selected. Note: Make sure Auto Clock Set is set to "On" or Clock Set Channel will not be listed. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Set "Clock Set Channel" Press the right arrow key to select one of the following options: · Auto -- Automatically searches for a local channel broadcasting the time via XDS (Extended Data Services) · Ch ## -- Allows you to manually set a channel which you know to receive XDS information. Use the 0-9 keys to set the desired channel. · Line 1/Line 2 -- Allows the clock to be set from another AV (Audio/Video) device attached to your VCR's front (Line 1) or rear (Line 2) inputs. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SET CLOCK MENU Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto Auto Ch ## Line1 Line2 ____________________________________ / To Move To Select MENU to Quit 2 - INITIAL SETTINGS 11 12 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE 3 - The Dual-Deck System Remote Control Overview ·Power -- Turns the VCR on and off. Note: Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape (Auto Power On). TV/VCR -- Switches between your TV's tuner and your VCR's tuner; e.g., press when you are taping a show with the VCR and you want to watch another station on your television. ·Display -- Turns the On-Screen Display (Clock, Tuner, Audio, and Deck status) on and off. VCR -- Sets the remote to operate your VCR. ·0-9 -- Selects channels directly. In the Menu system, selects menu items. ·100+ -- Selects cable channels 100 and up. QSound -- Activates QSound for 3D audio effects. ·Volume +/­ -- Adjusts the sound level. Copy Tape -- Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2. ·TV -- Sets the remote control to operate your television. Note: When selected, the remote will not operate the VCR. To program the remote, see Appendix A. ·Cable/DSS -- Sets the remote to operate your Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. To program the remote, see page 95. Clear -- Resets the Tape Counter to 0:00:00. Also clears certain entries in the menu system. CLK/CTR -- Changes the Front Panel Display between clock, tape counter, and time remaining. ·LCV (Last Channel Viewed) -- Displays the previously selected channel. Top Section · These keys may be used to operate your TV, VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite receiver; see Appendix A to program your remote control. ·Mute -- Turns audio on and off. ·Channel down. -- Changes channels up and 3 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM 13 Deck Control Section F.F. -- When the tape is stopped, fastforwards the tape. When the tape is playing, visually searches the tape forward (Cue). Still/F.Adv -- In Play or Record mode, pauses the tape in the active deck. In Pause mode, advances the tape one frame for every press. Deck2 -- Sets Deck 2 as the active deck. All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will only affect Deck 2. Play -- Plays the tape in the active deck. Rew -- When the tape is stopped, rewinds the tape. When the tape is playing, visually searches the tape in reverse (Review). Rec -- Starts recording in the active deck. Press twice to activate One-Touch Recording. Stop -- Stops the tape in the active deck. Press twice to eject the tape. Deck1 -- Sets Deck 1 as the active deck. All deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will only affect Deck 1. Deck Control Section TV View -- Changes your view on the television between the Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, Line 1, and Line 2. This allows you to quickly jump between a TV show, videotape, DVD, etc.--at the touch of a button. 14 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Menu Control Section Scene/Title -- Marks the beginning and ending points of scenes in the 8-Scene Editor. Also press to record On-Screen Titles and move up in the menu System. Audio Dub -- From Pause mode, press to start recording a new linear audio track from the current TV View. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB Video Dub -- From Pause mode, press to seamlessly record a new video track from the current TV View. Skip -- In Play mode, jumps ahead one minute for every press (up to 5 minutes). In Copy mode, skip edits one minute for every press (up to 5 minutes). Also makes selections in the menu system. Search/Index -- From Stop, Play, F.Forward, or Rewind, opens the Search/ Index Menu. While recording, places an Index mark on the tape. VCR Plus+ -- Opens the VCR Plus+ programming menu. Also moves down in the menu system. Slow +/­ -- In Play mode, increases or decreases the speed of slow motion playback. Repeat -- In Play mode, replays the last 30 seconds of tape. Also moves back in the menu system. Auto/·Enter, SP/SLP -- In Play mode, automatically adjusts tracking. In Titler Menu, selects characters. In any other mode, sets the record speed to SP (Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). Menu -- Opens the Main Menu. Press and hold for three seconds to open the Setup Menu. Tracking -- In Play mode, allows you to manually adjust tracking. REPEAT SKIP Menu Control Section 3 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM 15 Jog Wheel/Shuttle Ring Operation Jog Wheel -- In Pause mode, rotate the Jog Wheel forward or backward to advance or rewind one frame at a time. This is useful when editing videos to achieve accurate frame-byframe positioning. Shuttle Ring -- In Play mode, rotate the Shuttle Ring forward to gradually increase the cue speed from Double-Speed Playback to Picture Search to Jet Search. Conversely, rotate the Shuttle Ring backward to gradually slow down the tape, Pause, then go into Reverse Picture Search and Reverse Jet Search. Jog Wheel Shuttle Ring 16 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Front Panel Overview Power -- Turns the VCR on and off. Note: Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape. Pause -- Pauses the tape playing or recording in the active deck. Play -- Plays the tape in the active deck. Press twice for Still. In menus, moves selection arrow up. Record -- Starts recording in the active deck. Press repeatedly to activate One-Touch Recording. TV/VCR -- Switches between the TV's tuner and the VCR's tuner. Copy Tape -- Copies the tape in Deck 1 to Deck 2. See next page... 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. 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. Deck Select -- Switches control between Deck 1 and Deck 2. Menu -- Opens the Main Menu. Press and hold for 3 seconds to open the Setup Menu. Channel Up/Down -- Changes channels up and down. Note: Front panel is shown with flap door open 3 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM 17 Front Panel Line Inputs Use the Front Panel Line Inputs for easy connection to a camcorder or video game using standard RCA cables. Throughout the menu system, the front panel input is referred to as "Line1" and the rear panel input is referred to as "Line2." To custom label the inputs with the type of device you have connected, see page 104. Audio Left Input (White) -- Use to connect the left audio signal from an external device, such as a camcorder or videogame, using an RCA cable. Connect monaural (mono) audio sources here. Audio Right Input (Red) -- Use to connect the right audio signal from an external device using an RCA cable. Video Line Input (Yellow) -- Use to connect the video signal from an external device, such as a camcorder or videogame, using an RCA cable. Mic -- (Microphone In) Use to connect a microphone for convenient audio dubbing. Note: The microphone input overrides the Left and Right Audio jacks for Line 1. 18 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Front Panel Display The Front Panel Display shows you the current status of your Dual-Deck VCR. Timer -- Lights to show you that a Timer Recording is stored in memory. Blinks if there is a Timer Recording error. Copy -- Lights to show you that a tape is being copied. Blinks if the Copy is Paused. Hi-Fi -- Lights when a videotape is playing in SAP -- Lights when a Second Hi-Fi stereo sound. Audio Program, usually a second language, is available for the current tuner channel. 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. Stereo -- Lights when the tuner channel is being broadcast in stereo. Deck One -- Lights to show you that Deck One is active. Deck Two -- Lights to show you that Deck 2 is active. Deck One Tape Status -- Graphically shows you the status of the tape in Deck 1; i.e. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc. 00:00:00 -- Shows you the current time, the tape counter, or the 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; i.e. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc. Tape Speed -- (SP, SLP) Shows you the current Playback or Record Speed for each deck. Deck Two Tape Status -- Graphically shows you the status of the tape in Deck 2; i.e. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc. 3 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM 19 Front Panel Display Settings You can turn the Front Panel Display permanently on or off, or you may choose to have it automatically dim at night so it doesn't keep you awake. 1 Open "Setup Menu" Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP SETUP MENU 1 Set Clock Menu 2 : Copy/Record Settings 3 : Tuner And Channel List 4 : Dual-Deck Features 5 : Reset Factory Settings 6 : VCR Plus Setup 7 : Advanced Features ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select "Dual-Deck Features" Press 4. DUAL-DECK FEATURES 1 Remote Eject On 2 : Playback Mode Normal 3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew 4 : Panel Display Auto 5 : Screen Display On 6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On 7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit 3 Set "Panel Display" Press 4 to select one of the following options: · Auto -- Dims the Front Panel Display automatically between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. · On -- Makes the Front Panel Display bright at all times. · Off -- Disables the Front Panel Display DUAL-DECK FEATURES 1 : Remote Eject On 2 : Playback Mode Normal 3 : Auto Play / Rewind Rew 4 Panel Display Auto 5 : Screen Display On 6 : Deck1 Hi-Fi On 7 : Deck2 Hi-Fi On ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit Auto On Off 20 DUAL-DECK USER'S GUIDE Child Lock To prevent children from tampering with the front panel buttons while you're watching a movie, or using the VCR when you are away, you can activate the Child Lock feature. This feature disables Auto Power On, Auto Play, and all front panel buttons. Once the Child Lock is set, you will need the remote control to operate the VCR. 1 2 Open "Main Menu" Press the Menu button on the remote control. AUDIO DUB VIDEO DUB REPEAT SKIP 1 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: MAIN MENU EZ Copy On Child Lock Off Timer Recording 8-Scene Edit List Setup Titler Message Language/Langue/Idioma To Select / To Move MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup