DDV9485 USER’S GUIDE SSC-DDV9485 DDV9485
DDV9485 User’s Guide Go-Video/Sensory Science 7835 East McClain Drive Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260 www.sensoryscience.com www.govideo.
WARNING: CAUTION: 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. To prevent fire, shock hazard, or annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories.
Table of Contents Safety v Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. v 1 - Basic Connections 1 First Things First .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Connect Antenna/Basic Cable .....................................................................
4 - Tuner & Channel List 29 Tuner Band ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Auto Channel Search ........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Add Channel ................................................................................................................
8 - Timer Recording 57 How to Set a Timer Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 57 Timer Recording Errors ..................................................................................................................................................... 62 9 - Editing Features 63 8-Scene Editor ..................................................................................................
Appendix B - Help 87 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................................................................................................................. 87 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 92 Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................
Safety Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8a. 9. 10. 11. PORTABLE CART WARNING 12. (Symbol provided by RETAC) 13. 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.
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure below. 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.
1 - Basic Connections First Things First Hi-Fi Hi-Fi Deck Power Copy Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select Tape DDV9485 POWER C Stop / Eject Deck Y T OP A SLOW 1 VCR 3 2 AUTO TRK 4 TRK •TV 6 5 SHUTTLE •CABLE 7 8 REPEAT F.
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 11. 1 Connect Antenna 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. IN LINE OUT (FROM ANT.
5 Turn On VCR Press the Power button on the remote control or on the VCR’s front panel. 6 Power Turn On TV ON Press the power button on the TV. 7 Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 CH3/4 Be sure to use the same channel you used in Step 3. 8 Basic Connection is Complete! The Language menu will appear on your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup in Chapter 2.
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2 - Initial Settings Auto Setup The first time you hook up and turn on your Dual-Deck VCR, it will run Auto Setup. First, you will be prompted to select the on-screen language, then the Dual-Deck VCR will automatically search for channels and set the VCR’s internal clock. 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.
Set Language Manually 2 Select On-Screen Language Press the menu button on the remote control.
Set Clock Manually 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1.
Y2K Compliant Go-Video Inc. hereby certifies that this Dual-Deck VCR is fully compliant with the calendar year 2000. Note that the year 2000 is a leap year. 5 Set the Time Use the number keys or the up/down arrow keys to adjust the following items. To skip an item, press the right arrow key: • Set Month — Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e. August = “08” • Set Year — Enter the year as a 2-digit number; i.e. 1999 = “99” • Set Day — Enter the day as a 2-digit number; i.e.
Set Daylight Savings Time 1 Open the “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ 2 Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1.
Set Time Zone 1 Open the “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1 or press the Set Timer button. ➔ You can set your Time Zone manually to one of the six preset choices.
Set Auto Clock Set Channel 1 Open the “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1.
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3 - The Dual-Deck System Remote Control Overview Copy Tape — Copies the tape in Deck 1 to the tape in Deck 2. *Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note: Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape. VCR — Sets the remote to operate your VCR. Slow +/– — In Play mode, plays the tape at varying slow motion speeds. *0-9 — Selects channels directly. In the Menu system, selects menu items. SLOW 1 Auto/ Trk — In Play mode, allows you to manually adjust tracking.
TV View — Switches the TV display among the Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, and Aux. This allows you to rotate through all your input sources— TV shows, videos, DVD players, etc.—at the touch of a button. Search/Index — From Stop, Play, F.Forward, or Rewind, opens the Search/Index Menu. While recording, places an Index Mark on the tape. Clear — Resets the Tape Counter to 0:00:00. In the menu system, it clears entries. Scene/Title — Marks the beginning and ending edit points of scenes in the 8-Scene Editor.
Front Panel Overview Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note: Power will come on automatically when you insert a videotape. Play — Plays the tape in the active deck. Press twice for double-speed playback. In menus, moves selection arrow up. Pause — Pauses the tape in the active deck. Hi-Fi Record — Starts recording if Deck 2 is selected. Press repeatedly to activate One-Touch Recording. TV/VCR — Switches between the TV’s tuner and the VCR’s tuner.
Front Panel Inputs Use the Front Panel Inputs for easy connection to a camcorder or video game. The front panel inputs are referred to as Aux throughout the menu system. Video Line Input — (Yellow) Use to connect the video signal from your external device with an RCA cable. Hi-Fi Audio Right Input — (Red) Use to connect the right audio signal from your external device with an RCA cable.
Front Panel Display 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 on the front panel. 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 Hi-Fi stereo sound.
Front Panel Display Settings You can set the Front Panel Display to dim at night so it doesn’t keep you awake. 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds.
Child Lock Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2 Set “Child Lock” 1 : 2➔ 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : MAIN MENU EZ Copy Off Child Lock Off Timer Recording 8-Scene Edit List Setup Titler Message Language/Langue/Idioma / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup MAIN MENU EZ Copy Off Child Lock Off Timer Recording 8-Scene Edit List Setup Titler Message Language/Langue/Idioma / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup Off On ➔ Press 2 repeatedly to turn Child Lock on or off.
Remote Eject Remote Eject allows you to eject tapes by pressing Stop on the remote control. 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3 seconds.
Main Menu Tree The On-Screen Menu System is the control center of your DualDeck VCR. It is divided into two sections: • Main Menu — for everyday functions, like EZ Copy, Child Lock, and Timer Recording. • Setup Menu — for seldom used “set and forget” options, like Set Clock, Copy/Record Settings and Tuner and Channel List (see page 22).
Setup Menu Tree Press the 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : MENU Button and Hold for 3 Seconds SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 1 4 2 5 3 SET CLOCK MENU ➔ Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS Copy Mode Auto Speed Matching On Copy Audio Insert Off Date/Time Stamp Timer Deck2 Rec Source Auto 22 DDV948
Menu Navigation - Remote Control Use the following buttons to enter and navigate within the menu system. Menu Right Arrow Press and release to enter the Main Menu and adjust everyday functions. When you are in the menu system, press to save settings and exit. Selects and cycles through menu items. Menu (3 seconds) Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the Setup Menu and adjust “set and forget” functions. Up/Down Arrows Moves up or down the list of menu items.
Menu Navigation - Front Panel The following front panel buttons can also be used to enter and navigate within the menu system. Menu Press and release to enter the Main Menu and adjust everyday functions. When you are in the menu system, press to save settings and exit. Menu TV/VCR Channel Video Audio Menu TV/VCR Channel Video Audio Menu (3 seconds) Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the Setup Menu and adjust “set and forget” functions.
Reset Factory Settings 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button on the remote control for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings 2 Select “Reset Factory Settings” Press 5. 3 Decide What to Reset Press 1 if you want to reset everything except the clock and any saved Timer Recordings. Press 2 if you want to clear all settings.
On-Screen Display Overview The On-Screen Display (OSD) keeps you posted on the status of the Tuner, Decks, and Aux input. It also communicates important Copy, Timer Record, and Error messages. Bring up On-Screen Display Press Display. The OSD will also appear whenever you activate a Deck function, i.e. Play a tape, change channels, etc. The OSD will turn off automatically after 5 seconds.
On-Screen Display Elements TV View — Shows the source you are currently watching (Tuner, Deck 1, Deck 2, Aux). In Tuner View, shows the Channel Number. Deck Counter Position— Shows the current tape position or time remaining as set by the Clk/Ctr button. Deck 1 Still - H : MM : SS SP TV VIEW Deck 2 Deck 2 Record Stereo - H : MM : SS SLP Preparing Copy Deck 1 Play Speed— Shows current playback speed (SP, LP, SLP). Audio Status — Shows the current audio source: stereo, mono, SAP, TV+SAP, Simul., or Mute.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button on the remote control for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Dual-Deck Features” Set “Screen Display” DDV9485 USER’S GUIDE ➔ Press 5 repeatedly to turn Screen Display to: • Auto — Default setting. This will bring up the OSD automatically whenever a Deck function is activated (i.e., Play, Stop, Channel +/–, etc.
4 - Tuner & Channel List Tuner Band 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Tuner & Channel List” Set “Tuner Band “ Auto Antenna Cable ➔ Press the right arrow repeatedly to switch the Tuner Band among: • Auto — Automatically detects Tuner Band.
Auto Channel Search You can perform Auto Channel Search at any time to store only those channels which are active in your area. 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
Add Channel 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.
Remove Channel Follow these steps to remove a channel that was stored during Auto Channel Search. 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ 2 Select “Tuner & Channel List” 3 Select “Remove Channel” 4 Tune the Channel Remove the Channel Press the right arrow to remove the selected channel from your channel list.
Show Weak Channels 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Tuner & Channel List” 3 Select “Show Weak Channels” Set “Show Weak Channels” Press the right arrow repeatedly to set Show Weak Channels to Yes or No.
Tuner Audio 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Tuner & Channel List” 3 Select “Tuner Audio” Set “Tuner Audio” • Mono — Monaural, or single-channel, audio. Combines left and right audio signals. Use when connecting the VCR to a Mono output device, such as a monitor.
• SAP — Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal, often used to transmit a second language, news, or weather broadcasts. SAP will appear on the front panel display if it is available. • TV+SAP — Broadcasts Mono sound out of the left channel and SAP out of the right channel. This is useful if you want to listen to a second language with headphones while the primary language is played through the speakers.
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5 - Copy Features Basic Copying To copy a tape, simply put your source tape in Deck 1, your blank tape in Deck 2, and press Copy Tape. The tape in Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2. 1 Insert Source Tape Put the tape you wish to copy in Deck 1 on the left side of the VCR. 2 Hi-Fi Deck Deck Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select Copy Tape Copy Tape DDV9485 Insert Target Tape Hi-Fi Put your blank tape in Deck 2 on the right side of the VCR.
EZ Copy 38 DDV9485 USER’S GUIDE 2 Set “EZ Copy” Press 1 repeatedly to turn EZ Copy on or off: • On — When Copy Tape is pressed, both decks will rewind, the tape in Deck 1 will be copied to Deck 2, both decks will rewind again, and the tapes will be ejected. • Off — When Copy Tape is pressed, the tape in Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2 immediately from the current position of both decks. To stop copying, activate Deck 2 and press Stop. The tapes will not be rewound or ejected.
Copy Mode 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2.
Speed Matching 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2. 1 2 3 4 5 ➔ Speed Matching automatically sets the Deck 2 record speed to be the same as the Deck 1 playback speed when copying a tape.
Copy Audio Insert 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ 2 Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2.
4 Connect Audio Source Connect the external audio source to the front audio inputs (Aux). 5 Copy New Audio Track Insert tapes in both decks and press Copy Tape. At the same time, play the audio source. Notes: • The new audio signal replaces the tape’s original audio track. • If there is no audio source playing, the audio track will be blank. • Copy Audio Insert automatically reverts to off when the VCR is turned off.
6 - Playback Features Basic Playback To play a videotape, simply insert it in either deck and press the Play button. 1 Insert Tape Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 or Deck 2. 2 Hi-Fi Hi-Fi Deck Deck Power Stop / Eject Copy Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Tape DDV9485 Deck Select Play Tape Press Play on the remote control or the front panel. Or Rewind Play F.
Special Playback Features While a tape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Freeze, Skip, Slow Motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. Freeze Frame From Play mode, press Play/Still to freeze a single frame. Frame Advance From Still mode, press F.Adv/Skip to advance to the next frame. Slow Motion From Play mode, press Slow +/– for Slow Motion playback at variable speeds. Cue From Play mode, press F.
Review From Play mode, press Rewind to review at two speeds: • Picture Search — Press and release Rewind to review the tape at 5 times normal speed. • Jet Search — Press and hold Rewind to review the tape at 9 times normal speed. Skip From Play mode, press F.Adv/Skip repeatedly up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5 minutes. Repeat From Play mode, press Repeat to review the last 30 seconds of tape.
Tracking Adjusting the Tracking removes the lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. Your DualDeck VCR will automatically align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You may also set tracking manually. 1 Adjust Tracking Manually Press the Tracking up/down arrow keys to move the white lines out of the picture. 2 Resume Auto Tracking While your tape is playing, press Auto to have the VCR adjust tracking automatically.
Sequential/Loop Playback 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button on the remote control for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Dual-Deck Features” Set “Playback Mode” Normal Seq Loop ➔ Press 2 repeatedly to set Playback Mode to: • Normal — Tapes play normally (default setting).
Auto Play/Rewind 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
Playback Audio Settings 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button on the remote control for 3 seconds.
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7 - Recording Features Basic Recording You can record your favorite TV shows at the touch of the Record button. Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If it is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape. Record Safety Tab 1 Insert Tape Hi-Fi Insert a blank tape into Deck 2. Stop / Eject 2 Deck Copy Pause Rewind Play F.
Recording Options While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a videotape in the other deck, or add recording time in 30minute increments. To Stop Recording... Press Stop. To Pause Recording... Press Play/Still. To resume recording, press Record. To Watch a Different Channel... Press the TV/VCR Button on the front panel to switch to TV mode (the VCR icon will disappear from the front panel display), then select a different channel using your TV’s tuner.
One-Touch Recording (OTR) OTR allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments at the touch of a button. 1 Start Recording Follow the instructions on page 51. 2 3 4 Activate OTR While in Record mode, press Record again to activate One-Touch Recording. OTR 0:30 will appear on the On-Screen Display and the VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes. Add Recording Time While in OTR mode, press Record again to increase recording time in 30 minute increments up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Record Speed You can adjust the speed at which your Dual-Deck VCR records, e.g. to fit more than 2 hours of programming on a T120 tape. 1 Start Recording Follow the instructions on page 51. 2 Set Record Speed Press the SP/SLP button on the remote control to switch the record speed between: • SP — Standard Play. • SLP — Super Long Play (3 times SP).
Record Source 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 2 Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2.
Date/Time Stamp 1 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : SETUP MENU Set Clock Menu Copy/Record Settings Tuner And Channel List Dual-Deck Features Reset Factory Settings ➔ ____________________________________ / = Move ➔ = Sel MENU=Quit 2 Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2. 1 2 3 4 5 ➔ The Date/Time Stamp allows you to overlay the date, time, and record source at the start of, or continuously throughout, your recordings.
8 - Timer Recording How to Set a Timer Recording 2 Choose Event Number Use the number keys to enter the next available event number (1–16) as a 2-digit number; i.e., for “1”, press “0-1”. Or SET CLOCK MENU ➔ Auto Clock Set Daylight Savings Time Zone Clock Set Channel On Auto Auto Auto ____________________________________ / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit ➔ Notes: • If you haven’t set the clock, the Set Clock menu will appear. You must set it before you can program a Timer Recording (see page 7).
3 Set Event Date & Time Use the number keys to set the date and time of the event. The default setting is the current date and time. To leave an entry unchanged, press the right arrow key. If you enter an invalid number, you will be prompted to reenter a valid one. • Set Month — Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e. for August, press “08”. • Set Day — Enter the day as a 2-digit number; i.e. for the ninth, press “09”. • Set Hour — Enter the hour as a 2-digit number; i.e. for 12:00, press “12”.
5 Set Event Type Use the number keys (1-4) to set how often the event will be recorded. The default setting is one time. 1 1 - Time — The event will be recorded once only. 2 Weekly — The event will be recorded every week. 3 Monday–Friday — The event will be recorded every weekday. 4 Always — The event will be recorded every day.
7 Set Recording Speed Use the number keys (1-3) to set the recording speed. The default setting is Auto. 1 Auto — Complete Program Record (see note at left). 2 SP — Standard Play. Delivers best quality. A T-120 tape will record 2 hours. 3 SLP — Super Long Play. Delivers maximum recording time. A T-120 tape will record 6 hours.
Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If it is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape. 9 Insert Tape Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into Deck 2. 10 Hi-Fi Deck Deck Stop / Eject Copy Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Tape DDV9485 Deck Select Timer Recording is Complete! The event is stored in memory and will record at the scheduled time.
Timer Recording 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 event will begin if there is still time remaining for that event. Tape Missing Hi-Fi Hi-Fi Deck Deck Power No videotape in Deck 2. • Insert a videotape in Deck 2. Stop / Eject Copy Pause Rewind Play F.
9 - Editing Features 8-Scene Editor 1 Insert Source Tape Put the tape with your source material in Deck 1. 2 Hi-Fi Deck Deck Stop / Eject Pause Rewind Play F. Forward Record Deck Select Copy Tape Copy Tape DDV9485 Insert Target Tape Hi-Fi Put your blank tape in Deck 2. To ensure quality edits, it is best to record on blank or pre-formatted tapes. You can format your tapes by recording the line input over the entire tape with no signal.
5 Select “8-Scene Edit List” Press 4 to open the 8-Scene Edit List menu. The number 1 and “Begin” will flash. 6 Select Scene Number Choose a scene number from 1 to 8. You can enter scenes in any order. The scene number you choose will flash. 7 Mark Beginning of Scene Play the tape to the beginning of the desired scene and press the Scene/Title button. The scene number and “End” will flash. Use the special playback functions to quickly find the position you want; see page 44.
9 Make a Tape When you are satisfied with the order and length of each scene, press Copy Tape to begin assembling the tape. Notes: • The Dual-Deck VCR will automatically copy each scene in order from the source tape to the target tape. • When the process is finished, return to Step 6 to add more scenes, or press Menu to quit.
Sync Editing The second way to edit movies is to use Sync (short for Synchronized) Editing. This method is useful if you want to copy part of a tape, or if you want to cut commercials while copying a TV show. The Copy Tape button is the key to synchronizing the playback deck with the recording deck. 1 Before You Begin — • Turn off Auto Play; see page 48. • Turn off EZ Copy; see page 38. 2 Insert Source Tape Put the tape with your source material in Deck 1.
To automatically cut commercials when performing a Sync Edit, see Skip Edit on the following page. 6 Position Source Tape Play the tape in Deck 1 to the beginning of the segment you wish to copy, then press Still. Use the special playback functions to quickly find the position you want; see page 44. Copy will flash on the front panel display. 7 Start Sync Edit Press the Copy Tape button. The tape in Deck 1 will begin copying to Deck 2.
How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit The Skip Edit feature allows you to remove commercials during a Sync Edit at the touch of a button. Commercials typically run from 1 to 5 minutes in length. Each time you press Skip Edit, you will automatically cut 1 to 5 minutes of source tape from your target tape. 1 Set Up a Sync Edit Follow Steps 1-6 on page 66. 2 Preview Commercials As you position your source tape, note how many minutes the commercials are that you wish to cut.
On-Screen Titler 1 Open “Main Menu” ➔ Press Menu on the remote control. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 2 MAIN MENU EZ Copy Off Child Lock Off Timer Recording 8-Scene Edit List Setup Titler Message Language/Langue/Idioma / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup ➔ You can add titles or credits to your movies with the On-Screen Titler. Create your message from over 100 letters, numbers and symbols. There are two steps to using the Titler: Setting up the Titler Message and Recording the Title.
Recording Titler Message Once you have set up your Titler Message, you can record it by pressing the Scene/Title button while a tape is recording in Deck 2. You can record the title for up to 20 seconds in 5-second increments. 1 Start Recording Insert your target tape in Deck 2 and initiate any Record mode, i.e., Record, One-Touch Record, Copy Tape, or Timer Record. See the corresponding chapters to activate any of these modes.
10 - Search/Index Features Overview The Dual-Deck VCR Search/ Index features allow you to scan and search for Index Marks, quickly find blank space on a tape, search for exact tape counter positions, and return to 0:00:00. The real-time tape counter gives you real-time feedback on the precise position of your tapes. Clk/Ctr Button Press the Clk/Ctr button repeatedly to change the view on the front panel display among the following: Clock Shows you the time as set in the Set Clock Menu.
Placing Index Marks Index Marks are like bookmarks on your videotapes. They are inserted automatically at the start of every recording, or you can place them manually anywhere on a tape. Automatic Index Marks Index Marks are placed automatically whenever you start recording. This includes normal recording, OTR (One Touch Recording), timer recording, copying, or sync editing.
Index Scan 1 Open “Search Menu” 2 Select “Index Search/Scan” SEARCH MENU Index Search / Scan Blank Search Direct Time Search Return to 0:00:00 ____________________________________ / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit ➔ From Stop or Play mode, press Search/ Index. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : ➔ Index Scan will fast-forward or rewind to the nearest Index Mark, play a few seconds of tape, and then fast-forward or rewind to the next Index Mark. When you find the show you want to watch, press Play.
Index Search 1 Open “Search Menu” 2 Select “Index Search/Scan” SEARCH MENU Index Search / Scan Blank Search Direct Time Search Return to 0:00:00 ____________________________________ / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit ➔ From Stop or Play mode, press Search/ Index. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : ➔ Index Search will fast-forward or rewind a specific number of Index Marks from 1 to 99. When it reaches the desired Index Mark, it will play the tape.
Blank Search 1 Open “Search Menu” 2 Select “Blank Search” SEARCH MENU Index Search / Scan Blank Search Direct Time Search Return to 0:00:00 ____________________________________ / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit ➔ From Stop or Play mode, press Search/ Index. 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : ➔ You can automatically find the next blank space of your videotape with Blank Search. This is useful when a videotape has been used but still has open space left for recording. DECK ONE BLANK SEARCH Press 2.
Direct Time Search 1 Open “Search Menu” 2 Select “Direct Time Search” Press 3. Select +/– Counter Value Press 1 for positive or 2 for negative counter values. 4 Enter the Time Search To : - - : - - : - - 5 DECK ONE TIME SEARCH Search To : - - : - - : - Enter Counter Value Enter [ 1 ] = Pos Or [ 2 ] = Neg Press CLEAR To Correct MENU to Quit DECK ONE TIME SEARCH Search To : 01 : 25 : 16 Use the number keys (0–9) to enter the time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press Clear to correct your entry.
Return to 0:00:00 1 Open “Search Menu” 1➔ 2 : 3 : 4 : From Stop or Play mode, press Search/ Index. ____________________________________ / To Move ➔ To Select MENU to Quit ➔ 2 SEARCH MENU Index Search / Scan Blank Search Direct Time Search Return to 0:00:00 ➔ You can advance your videotapes to tape counter 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. Select “Return to 0:00:00” Press 4.
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11 - Advanced Connections Cable Box Hookup This chapter will show you how to connect external devices, such as a cable box, stereo, or satellite receiver, to your Dual-Deck VCR. 1 Connect Cable to Cable Box Connect an RF antenna cable from your cable wall outlet to the “In from Cable” jack on the Cable Box. 2 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. IN LINE OUT (FROM ANT.
6 Set VCR Output Channel Set the channel switch on the back panel of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used by your cable box. 7 Connection is Complete! The Set Language menu will appear on your television screen. Please proceed with Auto Setup in Chapter 2. Notes: • Use your cable box to select channels. • If you are not getting a good picture, repeat steps 6 and 7 using the other channel; i.e. channel 4 instead of channel 3.
Audio Connections Connect VCR to Stereo IN R Connect RCA cables from the Left & Right Audio Outputs on the back of the VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using a stereo television, connect the Video Output as well.
TV Monitor Connections Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the VCR through the line inputs. Note: A TV monitor is not the same as a computer monitor. 1 Connect VCR to TV Monitor Connection is Complete! Note: With this connection, the TV and VCR buttons have no effect. It is as if the TV/VCR button on the front panel were always set to VCR.
Connecting Other Video Equipment You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your Dual-Deck VCR, including: • A Third VCR • Laser Disc Player • DVD Player • Camcorder • Satellite Receiver • Video Game Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they will be described together. 1 Connect Device to VCR Connect RCA cables from the Audio and Video Outputs of your external device to the Audio and Video Inputs on the front of the VCR.
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Appendix A Multi-Brand Remote Setup You can program your remote control to operate many popular brands of televisions, cable boxes, and digital satellite systems (DSS). 1 Turn On TV Samsung (old) TV + 01 Sharp (new) TV + 02 Sony TV + 03 Magnavox TV + 04 Sanyo TV + 05 Goldstar (new) TV + 06 RCA/GE TV + 07 Goldstar (old) TV + 08 Toshiba TV + 09 If the TV advances to the next active channel, programming is complete! If the TV does not respond, try another 2-digit code.
Multi-Brand Remote Operation 6 Operate Your TV, Cable Box, or DSS • Press TV to set the remote control to operate your TV. • Press Cable/DSS to set the remote to operate your Cable Box or DSS receiver. • See the remote control diagram at left to see which keys are available in TV or Cable/DSS mode. Notes: • When the remote control is in TV or Cable/DSS mode, it will NOT operate your VCR. To return to VCR mode, press VCR on the remote control.
Appendix B - Help Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about our Dual-Deck VCRs. If you don’t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department by phone at (480) 922-0896. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST on Saturday. You can also contact us anytime at our e-mail address: “custsvc@ sensoryscience.com.
Why isn’t my remote control working? • Make sure you are pointing the remote control directly at the VCR and that there are no obstacles between the remote control and VCR. Sunlight on the VCR front panel can sometimes interfere with the remote signal. • Make sure the batteries in your remote are fresh and installed properly. • The “TV” button may have been pressed by accident. This makes the remote control only operate the television. Press the VCR key on the remote and try again.
Why does my on-screen display show “Error”? This indicates a problem with the VCR tape mechanism. Turn the power off and on again to reset. If this does not clear the error, unplug 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 Dual-Deck Features menu.
Why can’t I bring up the 8-Scene Edit List? • Insert a tape in Deck 1. The VCR must have a tape in Deck 1 for the Edit List to appear. • Edit List is not available during Copy Tape. Why aren’t the tape counters moving? If the VCR is playing a blank section of tape (only video noise, or “snow” appears on-screen), the tape counter cannot operate. The VCR requires a control track, which is only present on recorded tape, to provide counter information.
Why is “Copy Tape” blinking on the front panel? The Copy Tape procedure is in Pause mode. See Sync Editing on page 66. Why do I lose stereo sound when I turn on my VCR? If your TV and VCR are connected with an RF coaxial cable, you will only hear stereo sound if the VCR is turned off. To hear stereo sound with the VCR turned on, you must connect the TV and VCR with RCA line cables; see page 81.
Technical Specifications VIDEO SYSTEM TELEVISION SYSTEM AUDIO TRACK TAPE WIDTH TAPE SPEED PLAY/RECORD TIME FF/REW TIME HEADS Video: Audio: Control: Erase: VIDEO Input: Output: Horiz Res: S/N Ratio: AUDIO Input: Output: TV Tuner: S/N Ratio: WOW & FLUTTER RF MODULATION FREQUENCY RESPONSE POWER REQUIREMENT CLOCK BACKUP TIME ENVIRONMENT DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 92 DDV9485 USER’S GUIDE 1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning; FM azimuth luminance; chrominance: converted sub system phase shift NTSC-type
Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administrator will honor Dual-Deck VCR service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. Dual-Deck VCR remote controls are warranted for 90 days from the date of purchase. Who is Protected This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this Go-Video product.
Other Warranty Coverage Commercial, Industrial or Educational use has the same warranty coverage as stated in this warranty. What are the Exceptions This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal maintenance service, such as video head cleaning. (2) Damage from misuse, abuse neglect or accident, natural disasters or Acts of God. (3) Cabinetry, decorative parts, A/C adapters, knobs or buttons. (4) The foreign country use of this product.
Index Index Symbols 0–9 Buttons 23, 31, 32, 51 100+ Button 13 8-Scene Editor 63, 64 A Add Channel 31 AM/PM 8 Antenna 2, 29 Antenna Cable 1 Antenna Cable, RF 79 Antenna In 79 Antenna, Indoor/Outdoor 29 Arrow Keys 69 Audio Connections 81 Audio Inputs 83 Audio Left Input 16 Audio Outputs 83 Audio Outputs, Left & Right 81 Audio Right Input 16 Audio Source 42 Audio Status 27 Audio Track, New 42 Audio Track, Original 42 Auto 29, 39 Auto Channel Search 5, 30, 31, 32 Auto Clock Set 7, 9, 11 Auto Clock Set Channel
Display Button 28 Display Message 27 Double-Speed 45 Dual-Deck VCR 1 E English 5, 6 Error Messages 27 Event Length, Set 58 Event Number, Choose 57 Event Type, Set 59 EZ Copy 21, 38, 66 F F.Adv/Skip Button 44, 45, 68 F.
Plug In VCR 2 PM 8 Power 13, 15 Power Button 3, 53, 85 Q QSound 13 Quick Reference Guide 1 R RCA Cables 16, 81, 82, 83 Read Me First 1 Real-Time Tape Counter 71 Record Button 15, 51, 53, 70, 83 Record Mode 53, 70 Record Safety Tab 43, 51, 61, 62 Record Source 55 Record Speed 17, 27, 40, 54 Record/Pause Mode 66 Recording 72 Recording, Basic 51 Recording Deck, Set 60 Recording Options 52 Recording Source, Set 59 Recording Speed 51 Recording Speed, Set 60 Recording, Start 70 Recording Titles 69 Registration
T T-120 Tape 54, 60 Tape Counter Positions 71 Tape Counter, Real-Time 71 Tape Missing Tab 62 Tape Speed 17 Target Tape 37, 63, 66 Time 8, 11 Time Remaining 71 Time Zone 7, 9, 10 Timer 17, 56, 62 Timer Event 60 Timer Record 70, 83 Timer Record Menu 57 Timer Record Settings 83 Timer Recording 17, 21, 25, 27, 56, 57, 61, 62, 72, 73 Timer Recording Errors 17, 62 Timer Recording, Setting 57 Titler Message 69, 70 Titler Message, Recording 70 Titler, On-Screen 69 Tracking 46 Tracking, Adjust Manually 46 Tune TV 3
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