Go-Video DDV9558, User Manual

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Page 3: ...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 re...

Page 4: ...maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this product CAUTION To prevent fire shock hazard or annoying interference use only the recommended accessories To prevent electric shock do not...

Page 5: ...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 P...

Page 6: ...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 Se...

Page 7: ...tions 65 VCR Plus Timer Extend 67 10 Editing Features 69 Sync Editing 69 How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit 71 Commercial Advance Recording 72 Commercial Advance Playback 75 Commercial Free Copy 77...

Page 8: ...itor Connections 94 Connecting Other Video Equipment 95 Line Input Labeling 96 Appendix A Multi Brand Remotes 97 Multi Brand Remote Setup 97 Multi Brand Remote Operation 98 Appendix B Help 99 Frequent...

Page 9: ...d in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 POWER SOURCES This video unit should be operate...

Page 10: ...ing 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...

Page 11: ...e Dual Deck VCR User s Guide Remote Control 2 AA Batteries 1 RF Radio Frequency Antenna Cable Read Me First Quick Reference Guide Warranty Registration Card Insert Remote Control Batteries Remove the...

Page 12: ...CR 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 outl...

Page 13: ...e VCR s front panel Turn On TV Press the power button on your TV Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Be sure to select the same channel you used in Step 3 Basic Connection is Com plete The Set Language menu wil...

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Page 15: ...will automati cally 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...

Page 16: ...Select On Screen Language Press 5 to choose English French or Spanish Each time you press the button the entire Main Menu will be translated into English French or Spanish Set Language Manually 1 2 To...

Page 17: ...is selected then press the right arrow key to select Set Clock Manually 1 2 3 If Auto Clock Set is not avail able in your area follow these steps to set the clock manually If Auto Clock Set has set th...

Page 18: ...it 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...

Page 19: ...o 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...

Page 20: ...ally detects the local Time Zone Eastern Selects Eastern Standard Time Central Selects Central Standard Time Set Time Zone 1 2 3 You can manually set the Time Zone for your region Use this feature if...

Page 21: ...ting the time via XDS Extended Data Services Ch Allows you to manually set a channel which you know to receive XDS 1 2 Set Auto Clock Set Channel If you know a station in your area that broadcasts tim...

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Page 23: ...ected channel 3 The Dual Deck System Copy Tape Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2 VCR Sets the remote to operate your VCR TV Sets the remote control to operate your television Note When s...

Page 24: ...Play Rewind etc will only affect Deck 1 Search Index From Stop Play F Forward or Rewind opens the Search Index Menu While recording places an Index mark on the tape Searches forward through commercia...

Page 25: ...ew In menus backs up one menu Power Turns the VCR on and off Note Power will come on automati cally when you insert a videotape Play Plays the tape in the active deck Press twice for Still In menus mo...

Page 26: ...an external device such as a camcorder or videogame using an RCA cable Audio Right Input Red Use to connect the right audio signal from an external device using an RCA cable Use the Front Panel Line...

Page 27: ...ereo Lights when the tuner channel is being broadcast in stereo Deck One Lights to show you that Deck One is active VCR Lights to show you that the Dual Deck is in VCR mode i e what you see on screen...

Page 28: ...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 Disab...

Page 29: ...ill not play automatically when you insert them regardless of the Auto Play setting see page 45 Front panel buttons are disabled You will still be able to use the remote control to operate all VCR fun...

Page 30: ...ect Press 1 repeatedly to turn Remote Eject On or Off On Allows you to eject tapes by pressing the Stop button on the remote control Off To eject tapes you must use the Stop Eject button on the VCR s...

Page 31: ...em is the control center for your Dual Deck VCR You can access the Main Menu by pressing the Menu button on the remote control Main Menu Use for everyday func tions such as EZ Copy Child Lock and Time...

Page 32: ...variety of advanced options that allow you to customize your Dual Deck VCR in virtually unlimited ways You can access the Setup Menu from the Main Menu by pressing 4 Setup Menu Use for set and forget...

Page 33: ...ons in the menu system Menu Navigation Remote Control Use the following remote control buttons to enter and navigate within the Dual Deck menu system Menu Press and release to enter the Main Menu and...

Page 34: ...m Menu Press and release to enter the Main Menu and adjust everyday functions While in the menu system press to save settings and exit Stop Eject Play Press Stop Eject to move down and Play to move up...

Page 35: ...set everything except the clock your VCR Plus Channel List and any saved Timer Recordings Press 2 if you want to clear all settings Restore Settings Press the Clear button to confirm your decision and...

Page 36: ...ter 5 seconds View On Screen Display Press Display Change View Press TV View repeatedly to cycle through the On Screen Displays for each of the five view sources 1 2 Tuner Displays the channel and aud...

Page 37: ...ause Rec OTR Dub Index ATR or ERROR Deck Counter Position Shows the current tape position or time remaining as set by the Clk Ctr button Deck Play Record Speed Shows current playback speed SP LP SLP o...

Page 38: ...Deck function is activated e g Play Stop Channel etc Off Turns the OSD off permanently unless you press the Display button Auto Displays only Tuner information when a Tuner function is activated e g c...

Page 39: ...incorrect band i e channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers 1 2 3 Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Tuner Channel List Press 3 Set...

Page 40: ...etup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Tuner Channel List Press 3 Select Auto Channel Search Press the down arrow until Auto Channel Search is selected S...

Page 41: ...remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Tuner Channel List Press 3 Select Add Channel Press the down arrow until Add Channel is selected Tune the Channel Use the number keys 0 9 to e...

Page 42: ...to open the Setup Menu Select Tuner Channel List Press 3 Select Remove Channel Press the down arrow until Remove Channel is selected Tune the Channel Use the channel up down arrows or the number keys...

Page 43: ...Show Weak Channels to Yes so you can view the channel instead of a blue screen Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Tuner Channel List Press 3 Se...

Page 44: ...en Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Tuner Channel List Press 3 Select Tuner Audio Press the down arrow until Tuner Audio is selected Set Tuner Aud...

Page 45: ...o from the left channel and Second Audio Program SAP from the right channel This is useful if you want to listen to a second language with headphones while the primary language is played through your...

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Page 47: ...on the on screen display 1 2 3 Insert Source Tape Put the tape you wish to copy in Deck 1 on the left side of the VCR Insert Target Tape Put your blank tape in Deck 2 on the right side of the VCR Cop...

Page 48: ...ord will activate to ensure the maximum amount of tape is copied before the tape runs out see note Note If the tape runs out in Deck 2 before copying is complete neither tape will rewind to alert you...

Page 49: ...choice for you 1 2 3 Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Copy Record Settings Press 2 Set Copy Mode Press 1 to choose from the following options...

Page 50: ...u must disable this feature to copy multiple movies onto a single blank tape 1 2 Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Copy Record Settings Press...

Page 51: ...rd Safety Tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted see page 47 1 2 Insert Tape Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 or Deck 2 Play Tape Press Play on the remote control or the front panel...

Page 52: ...ase F Forward to advance the tape at 5 times normal speed Jet Search Press and hold F Forward to advance the tape at 7 times normal speed Review From Play mode press Rewind to review at two speeds Pic...

Page 53: ...decks The Auto Tracking button Auto will automatically align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem You may also set tracking manually 1 2 Adjust Tracking Manually During pl...

Page 54: ...mote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Dual Deck Features Press 4 Set Playback Mode Press 2 to select from the following options Normal Tapes play normally default setting Seq Sequent...

Page 55: ...when inserted 1 2 3 Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Dual Deck Features Press 4 Set Auto Play Rewind Press 3 to select from the following op...

Page 56: ...bed mono track 1 2 Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Dual Deck Features Press 4 Set Deck 1 Hi Fi Press 6 repeatedly to turn Deck 1 Hi Fi On or...

Page 57: ...the tape 1 2 3 Insert Tape Insert a blank VHS tape into either deck Select a Channel to Record Use the 0 9 buttons or the Channel Up Down arrow keys to select the desired channel Start Recording Press...

Page 58: ...To resume recording press Record To Watch a Different Channel Press the TV VCR Button on the remote or front panel to switch to TV mode the VCR icon will disappear from the front panel display then s...

Page 59: ...for exactly 30 minutes Add Recording Time Continue pressing Record to add recording time in 30 minute increments up to 9 hours and 30 minutes Activate Loop Record When you reach OTR 9 30 press Record...

Page 60: ...s of programming on a T 120 tape 1 2 Set Record Speed Press the SP SLP button on the remote control to switch the record speed between SP Standard Play for best quality SLP Super Long Play for maximum...

Page 61: ...eck 1 Rec Source Press 4 to record from one of the following Auto The current TV View whatever you currently see on screen Deck2 Tape playing in Deck 2 Tuner Current television program Line1 Source co...

Page 62: ...s 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Copy Record Settings Press 2 Set Record Mode Press 6 to select from the following options Normal Tapes record normally default setting Sequential When the tape in Dec...

Page 63: ...tings Press 2 Set Date Time Stamp Press 3 repeatedly to set Date Time Stamp to Timer The date time and record source will appear briefly at the start of all timer recordings only default setting All T...

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Page 65: ...r Use the number keys to enter an available event number between 1 and 16 e g for 1 press 0 1 Set Event Date Time Use the number keys to set the date and time of the event The default setting is the c...

Page 66: ...r press 01 Set Length M Enter the minutes as a 2 digit number i e for 30 minutes press 30 Set Event Type Use the number keys 1 4 to set how often the event will be recorded The default setting is 1 Ti...

Page 67: ...rom the front line inputs 3 Line 2 Records from the rear line inputs 4 Ch s Channel Simulcast Records video from the Tuner and audio from Line 2 usually connected to an FM stereo Use the number keys 0...

Page 68: ...select another available event number To edit an existing event select an event number that has already been pro grammed To delete an event use the Up Down arrow keys to select it then press Clear To...

Page 69: ...r Record Error will appear on the TV screen see page 60 The event will record whether the VCR power is on or off i e if the VCR power is off it will turn on automatically when the Timer Recording begi...

Page 70: ...Errors If there is a problem with your Timer Recording the word Timer will flash on the Front Panel Display and an error message will appear on the On Screen Display Once you correct the error the ev...

Page 71: ...anced Features Press 5 Select VCR Plus Setup Press 3 4 VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar...

Page 72: ...ewer s Choice 1 93 ________ Viewer s Choice 2 94 ________ WGN 55 ________ BROADCAST VCR Plus Your Local Network Channel Channel ABC 08 ________ CBS 11 ________ Fox 04 ________ NBC 05 ________ PBS 13 _...

Page 73: ...e ready to program VCR Plus record ings Open up your local TV listings and jot down the VCR PlusCode number for the program you want to record Then follow these simple instructions 3 4 Select VCR Plus...

Page 74: ...the 2 to 8 digit VCR PlusCode number shown in your local television programming guide see example at right Notes If the code is not valid INVALID CODE will appear on the screen To correct your entry...

Page 75: ...y is maximum recording time A T 120 tape will record 6 hours 1 VCR Plus Recording Options Complete Program Record Complete Program Record or CPR helps to ensure you won t run out of tape before your V...

Page 76: ...Show will be recorded on tape in Deck 1 Deck 2 Show will be recorded on tape in Deck 2 View Event Summary When you are satisfied with your VCR Plus recording options press the Menu button to view a s...

Page 77: ...u on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Advanced Features Press 5 Select VCR Plus Setup Press 3 Select Timer Extend Press the down arrow until Timer Extend is selected Set T...

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Page 79: ...Turn off EZ Copy see page 38 Insert Source Tape Put the tape with your unedited source material in Deck 1 Insert Target Tape Put your blank tape in Deck 2 Position Target Tape Play the tape in Deck 2...

Page 80: ...e Copy Tape button The tape in Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2 Pause Resume Sync Edit Press the Copy Tape button to pause the Sync Edit Copy will flash on the Front Panel Display To resume press C...

Page 81: ...eck 1 to Deck 2 Cut the Commercials When the commercials start press F Adv Skip once for every minute of commercials to be deleted The Dual Deck VCR will automatically skip edit omit the commer cials...

Page 82: ...2 3 4 Have you ever wanted to watch TV without the commercials Simply set the Commercial Advance feature to mark commer cials when you record a TV show Then when you playback the tape it will automati...

Page 83: ...Timer Recording see page 55 VCR Plus Recording see page 63 One Touch Recording OTR see page 49 5 6 7 8 End Recording Press Stop on Deck 1 The following confirmation screen appears This screen appears...

Page 84: ...then search forward and mark groups of com mercials This process takes approximately 15 minutes for each hour of recorded tape The VCR will stop when finished Rewind Tape When the VCR is finished mar...

Page 85: ...ugh the marked commercials during playback Commercials will be shown You can still skip a marked commercial group by using the Home Recording Tape feature see page 77 Notes on Playback A commercial gr...

Page 86: ...de Even when Commercial Advance is set to advance through a commercial group auto matic skipping can be temporarily suspended Press Play or Stop while the commercial group is being skipped to override...

Page 87: ...ommer cials Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Advanced Features Press 5 2 3 Commercial Free Copy CFC takes Commercial Advance one step further...

Page 88: ...opy Your Tape Press the Copy Tape button on either the remote control or the front of the VCR The tape in Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2 When Deck 1 goes into Cue mode to skip commercials Deck 2...

Page 89: ...e the tape is in playback mode press Search on the remote control and the VCR will advance to the end of the next block of com mercials and begin playback To scan to the end of the next commercial blo...

Page 90: ...lect Find Next Preview From the Search menu press 6 The Searching for Preview screen appears and the deck begins to cue forward The Find Next Preview function searches the tape past the preview and th...

Page 91: ...ile the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of a preview press Search Index and the VCR will search for the next preview While the VCR is searching for the next preview and you see the start of a previe...

Page 92: ...ind Start of Movie From the Search menu press 7 The Searching For Start of Movie screen appears while the VCR is searching for the beginning of the movie Play the Movie When the movie is detected the...

Page 93: ...anel display through the follow ing three views Clock Shows you the current time as set in the Set Clock Menu Real Time Tape Counter Shows you the current tape position in the active deck in hours min...

Page 94: ...any time a tape is recording by pressing Search Index on the remote control Index will flash briefly on the On Screen Display while the mark is recorded Index Marks are like bookmarks on your videota...

Page 95: ...hen Index Scan stops at an Index Mark and plays a few seconds of tape you will see the date time the show was recorded 1 2 3 Open Search Menu From Stop or Play mode press the Search Index button Selec...

Page 96: ...you know the exact Index Mark you want to locate 1 2 Open Search Menu From Stop or Play mode press the Search Index button Select Index Search Scan Press 1 Enter of Marks to Search Enter a number from...

Page 97: ...able blank unused segment on your videotape 1 2 Open Search Menu From Stop or Play mode press the Search Index button Select Blank Search Press 2 The Dual Deck VCR will automati cally search for the n...

Page 98: ...desired scene 1 2 Open Search Menu From Stop or Play mode press the Search Index button Select Direct Time Search Press 3 Select Counter Value Press 1 for positive or 2 for negative counter values Ent...

Page 99: ...position 0 00 00 at the touch of a button This feature is useful when editing from a baseline counter value of 0 00 00 1 2 Open Search Menu From Stop or Play mode press the Search Index button Select...

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Page 101: ...In from Cable jack on the Cable Box Connect Cable Box to VCR Connect a second RF cable from the Out to TV jack on the Cable Box to the IN FROM ANT jack on the back panel of the VCR Connect VCR to TV C...

Page 102: ...Tune TV to the Same Channel Select the channel you used in step 6 Connection is Complete The Set Language menu will appear on your television screen Please proceed with Auto Setup on page 5 Notes Use...

Page 103: ...Hi Fi are turned on in the Dual Deck Features menu see page 46 Set Stereo to Auxiliary Mode Set your stereo receiver or television to Aux or Tape whichever selects the line input for your particular d...

Page 104: ...onitor 1 2 3 Connect VCR to TV Monitor Connect RCA cables from the Audio and Video Outputs on the back of the VCR to the Audio and Video Inputs on your TV monitor Set TV to Auxiliary Mode Set your TV...

Page 105: ...layback from Line 1 front panel inputs or Line 2 rear panel inputs appears on your TV screen then press Record on the active deck Timer Record From Device Select Line 1 or Line 2 as your record source...

Page 106: ...the menu system 1 2 3 Open Setup Menu Press Menu on the remote control then press 4 to open the Setup Menu Select Advanced Features Press 5 Set Front A V Input Press 1 to select from the following la...

Page 107: ...works Check Your Results If the TV advances to the next active channel programming is complete If the TV does not respond try another 2 digit code Some TV s are not listed but can be programmed Opera...

Page 108: ...o Emerson Goldstar Hitachi JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA GE Off Samsung Sanyo Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Multi Brand Remote Operation This table shows which remote control buttons are available...

Page 109: ...the correct time and the AM PM adjustment is set correctly If you have a cable box make sure the Record Source is set to the cable box output channel 2 3 or 4 and that the cable box is set to the cha...

Page 110: ...lug the VCR from the power outlet and inspect both tape slots for foreign objects or for jammed or crooked tapes Why can t I eject a tape using my remote Make sure Remote Eject is turned On in the Dua...

Page 111: ...your antenna connections or tuner settings Why is my Power button blinking The VCR is in Auto Power Off mode If you press the Power button while rewinding copying Timer Record ing One Touch Recording...

Page 112: ...udio track VIDEO Input RCA Type 75 ohms unbalanced 1 V P P x2 Output RCA Type 75 ohms unbalanced 1 V P P Horiz Res Monochrome more than 230 lines S N Ratio Better than 43 dB AUDIO Input AUDIO IN RCA 8...

Page 113: ...r replace covered parts in this Go Video product for 90 days labor 1 year parts from the date of purchase defined as follows 1 Original Consumer Retail Purchase 2 First Rental Purchase Agreement or 3...

Page 114: ...additional information contact your authorized Go Video dealer Go Video is not responsible for any shipping handling or insurance charges This Exclusive Limited Warranty excludes all incidental and c...

Page 115: ...nter Time Remaining Display 83 Commercial Advance Commercial Advance Override 76 Set CA Playback 75 Commercial Advance Recording 72 Begin Recording 73 Set Mark Commercials 72 Commercial Free Copy 77 C...

Page 116: ...me Recording Tape 79 Hour Set Clock 8 Timer Record 55 HQ1 High Quality 1 39 HQ2 High Quality 2 39 I Index Marks 83 84 85 86 Index Scan 85 Index Search 86 Insert Tape 41 59 Internal Clock 5 J Jet Searc...

Page 117: ...eck 57 From Other Equipment 95 Mode 49 Options 48 Safety Tab 41 47 59 Source 27 51 57 Speed 17 27 40 50 Registration Card 1 Remote Control Child Lock 19 Menu Navigation 23 Multibrand Setup 97 Overview...

Page 118: ...rces 95 Tracking 13 Auto ATR 43 Manual 43 Tuner 26 28 51 Tuner Channel List 22 32 33 Tuner Audio 34 35 Tuner Band 29 30 TV Button 13 97 TV Mode 48 TV Monitor Connections 94 TV View Button 14 26 27 95...

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