Sensory Science DVD Player DDV9150 User Manual
DDV9150  
User’s Guide  
Go-Video/Sensory Science  
7835 East McClain Drive  
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85260  
www.sensoryscience.com  
www.govideo.com  
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Table of Contents  
Safety v  
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. v  
1 - Basic Connections  
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First Things First.................................................................................................................................................................. 1  
Connect Antenna/Basic Cable ............................................................................................................................................ 2  
2 - Initial Settings  
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Auto Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5  
Set Language Manually....................................................................................................................................................... 6  
Set Clock Manually ............................................................................................................................................................ 7  
Set Daylight Savings Time .................................................................................................................................................. 9  
Set Time Zone ................................................................................................................................................................... 10  
Set Auto Clock Set Channel .............................................................................................................................................. 11  
3 - The Dual-Deck System 13  
Remote Control Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 13  
Front Panel Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 15  
Front Panel Inputs............................................................................................................................................................. 16  
Front Panel Display .......................................................................................................................................................... 17  
Front Panel Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 18  
Child Lock ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19  
Remote Eject..................................................................................................................................................................... 20  
Main Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................................... 21  
Setup Menu Tree ............................................................................................................................................................... 22  
Menu Navigation - Remote Control.................................................................................................................................. 23  
Menu Navigation - Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 24  
Reset Factory Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 25  
On-Screen Display Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 26  
On-Screen Display Elements ............................................................................................................................................ 27  
On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ................................................................................................................................... 28  
Go-Video is a registered trademark of  
Sensory Science Corporation. Copy  
Tape, Video Sequencing, and Dual-  
Deck VCR are trademarks of Sensory  
Science Corporation. All other brand  
and product names are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
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4 - Tuner & Channel List 29  
Tuner Band ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29  
Auto Channel Search ........................................................................................................................................................ 30  
Add Channel .................................................................................................................................................................... 31  
Remove Channel .............................................................................................................................................................. 32  
Show Weak Channels ....................................................................................................................................................... 33  
5 - Copy Features 35  
Basic Copying................................................................................................................................................................... 35  
EZ Copy ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36  
Copy Mode ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37  
Speed Matching ................................................................................................................................................................ 38  
Copy Audio Insert ............................................................................................................................................................. 39  
6 - Playback Features  
41  
Basic Playback.................................................................................................................................................................. 41  
Special Playback Features ................................................................................................................................................ 42  
Tracking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44  
Sequential/Loop Playback ................................................................................................................................................ 45  
Auto Play/Rewind ............................................................................................................................................................. 46  
7 - Recording Features  
47  
Basic Recording ................................................................................................................................................................ 47  
Recording Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 48  
One-Touch Recording (OTR) ............................................................................................................................................ 49  
Record Speed ................................................................................................................................................................... 50  
Record Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 51  
Sequential/Loop Recording............................................................................................................................................... 52  
Date/Time Stamp .............................................................................................................................................................. 53  
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8 - Timer Recording 55  
How to Set a Timer Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 55  
Timer Recording Errors ..................................................................................................................................................... 60  
9 - Editing Features 61  
8-Scene Editor .................................................................................................................................................................. 61  
Sync Editing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64  
How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit........................................................................................................................... 66  
On-Screen Titler ............................................................................................................................................................... 67  
Recording Titler Message .................................................................................................................................................. 68  
10 - Search/Index Features 69  
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 69  
Placing Index Marks ......................................................................................................................................................... 70  
Index Scan ........................................................................................................................................................................ 71  
Index Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 72  
Blank Search ..................................................................................................................................................................... 73  
Direct Time Search ........................................................................................................................................................... 74  
Return to 0:00:00 ............................................................................................................................................................. 75  
11 - Advanced Connections  
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Cable Box Hookup ........................................................................................................................................................... 77  
Audio Connections ........................................................................................................................................................... 79  
TV Monitor Connections .................................................................................................................................................. 80  
Connecting Other Video Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 81  
Appendix A 83  
Multi-Brand Remote Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 83  
Multi-Brand Remote Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 84  
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Appendix B - Help 85  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................................................................................................................. 85  
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 90  
Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 91  
Index 93  
Index ................................................................................................................................................................................ 93  
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Safety  
Important Safety Instructions  
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.  
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.  
5. CLEANING - Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol clean-  
ers. Use a dry cloth for dusting cabinet.  
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer, as they may  
be hazardous.  
7. 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.  
8. 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.  
8a. 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.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
9. 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.  
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10. 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.  
11. 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.  
12. 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, conve-  
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.  
13. 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.  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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1 - Basic Connections  
First Things First  
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Unpack your Dual-Deck VCR  
As you unpack, please check that the following  
items are included in your Dual-Deck VCR  
packing case:  
Deck  
Deck  
Power  
Copy Tape  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
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Insert Remote Control Batteries  
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Remove the battery cover by pushing down and  
sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.  
Insert 2 “AA” batteries as shown, paying  
attention to the correct polarities (+/–). Replace  
the cover.  
BASIC CONNECTIONS  
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Connect Antenna/Basic Cable  
IN  
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  
(FROM ANT.)  
Connect Antenna to VCR  
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From Antenna  
or Cable  
LINE  
OUT  
Connect the RF antenna cable from your  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
indoor/outdoor antenna or cable wall  
outlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on the  
back panel of the VCR.  
OUT  
RF  
(TO TV)  
CH  
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• Third VCR  
• Laserdisc Player  
• DVD Player  
• Camcorder  
• Satellite Receiver  
• Video Game  
...or other advanced connection,  
please refer to Chapter 11.  
Connect VCR to TV  
IN  
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(FROM ANT.)  
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.  
LINE  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
RF  
(TO TV)  
CH  
To TV  
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Set VCR Output Channel  
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CH  
Set the channel switch on the back panel of  
the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an  
active channel in your area.  
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Connect the VCR power cord to a standard  
120V/60Hz wall outlet.  
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Turn On VCR  
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Turn On TV  
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Press the power button on the TV.  
Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4  
CH3/4  
Be sure to use the same channel you used in  
Step 3.  
Basic Connection is Complete!  
LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA  
1➔English  
2 : Français  
3 : Español  
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The Language menu will appear on your  
television screen. Please proceed with Auto  
Setup in Chapter 2.  
Select = 1 - 3  
Choisir = 1 - 3  
Elegir = 1 - 3  
BASIC CONNECTIONS  
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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.  
Set Language  
LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA  
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Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. To  
change the language at any other time, see page 6.  
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Choisir = 1 - 3  
Elegir = 1 - 3  
SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
Run Auto Setup  
As soon as you set the language, the VCR will automati-  
cally perform the following steps:  
Performing Auto Setup  
Please Wait . . .  
• Auto Channel Search — Automatically detects  
whether you have an antenna or cable, then searches  
for all channels in your area. If Auto Setup is unable to  
search for channels in your area, you may do so at  
any time; see page 30.  
En train de réglage auto  
Veuillez attendre . . .  
• Auto Time 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.  
Haciendo el ajuste auto.  
Favor de esperar . . .  
This procedure may take a few minutes to complete, at  
which point it will tune the VCR to the lowest channel  
found.  
Auto Setup is Complete!  
Proceed to Chapter 3 for an overview of the Dual-Deck  
System.  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
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Set Language Manually  
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Open “Main Menu”  
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Child Lock  
Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
MENU  
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control.  
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MENU to Quit  
To Select  
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Hold MENU Key For Setup  
DECK1  
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Select On-Screen Language  
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Press 6 repeatedly to cycle among English,  
French, and Spanish. As you do this, the  
entire Main Menu will be translated into  
English, French or Spanish.  
Child Lock  
SLOW  
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Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
To Move  
MENU to Quit  
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
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MENU PRINCIPAL  
Copie facile  
Contrôle d'enfant  
Enreg. programmable  
Montage de 8 scènes  
Titres à l'écran  
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MENU pendant 3s = Réglages  
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MENU PRINCIPAL  
Copiar fácilmente  
Seguridad de niños  
Grabación programada  
Montaje de 8 escenas  
Títulos de crédito  
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Set Clock Manually  
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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 the  
time incorrectly, try adjusting  
Daylight Savings Time (page 9)  
and Time Zone (page 10)  
before setting the clock  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open “Setup Menu”  
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Select “Set Clock Menu”  
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Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
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AUTO  
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MENU to Quit  
To Select  
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SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
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Daylight Savings  
Set Clock  
Auto  
MENU  
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Press the right arrow key once. “Set Clock”  
will replace “Time Zone” and “Clock Set  
Channel.”  
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To Move  
MENU to Quit  
To Select  
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SET CLOCK MENU  
Choose “Set Clock”  
Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Set Clock  
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Auto  
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is selected, then press the right arrow key to  
select.  
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To Move To Select  
MENU to Quit  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
INITIAL SETTINGS  
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Y2K Compliant  
Set the Time  
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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.  
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”  
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• 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. the ninth = “09”  
• Set Hour — Enter the hour as a 2-digit  
number; i.e. 12:xx = “12”  
• Set Minute — Enter the minute as a 2-digit  
number; i.e. xx:25 = “25”  
• Set AM/PM — Press “1” for AM, “2” for  
PM  
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The Clock is set! Press the Menu button at  
any time to save and quit.  
MENU  
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DECK2  
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Set Daylight Savings Time  
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Daylight Savings, Time Zone, or  
Auto Clock Set channel.  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open the “Setup Menu”  
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Press and hold the menu button for 3  
seconds.  
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MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
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Set Clock  
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Time Zone  
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Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
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Press the right arrow key to select among:  
• Auto — Uses local channel info to  
determine Daylight Savings Time status.  
• Off — Turns off Daylight Savings perma-  
nently, 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.  
MENU  
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To Move To Select  
MENU to Quit  
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Set Time Zone  
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if Auto Clock Set has set the  
time incorrectly by detecting a  
nearby time zone. Note: If you  
are an Arizona resident,  
choose Mountain Standard  
Time and turn Daylight  
Savings Time off.  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open the “Setup Menu”  
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DECK2  
Select “Set Clock Menu”  
SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
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Auto  
Auto  
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Auto  
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Press the down arrow key until “Time Zone”  
is selected.  
Clock Set Channel  
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Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
Auto  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Eastern  
Central  
Mountain  
Pacific  
Alaska  
Hawaii  
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• Auto — Sets Time Zone automatically  
• Eastern — Eastern Standard Time  
• Central — Central Standard Time  
• Mountain — Mountain Standard Time  
• Pacific — Pacific Standard Time  
• Alaska — Alaska Standard Time  
• Hawaii — Hawaii Standard Time  
Clock Set Channel  
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MENU to Quit  
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manually. For example, your  
local PBS station usually will  
transmit the time and date. Use  
this feature only if Auto Clock  
Set has set the time incorrectly.  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open the “Setup Menu”  
Press and hold the menu button for 3  
seconds.  
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Select “Set Clock Menu”  
Press 1.  
SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
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Auto  
Auto  
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SLOW  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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MENU to Quit  
To Select  
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Time Zone  
Select “Clock Set Channel”  
Press the down arrow key until “Clock Set  
Channel” is selected.  
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Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
MENU  
Clock Set Channel  
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MENU to Quit  
To Select  
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DECK2  
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among:  
• Auto — Automatically searches for  
channels broadcasting the time via XDS  
(Extended Data Services)  
SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Ch ##  
Aux  
MENU  
/
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MENU to Quit  
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DECK2  
• Ch ## — Allow you to manually set a  
channel to receive XDS information  
• Aux — allows the clock to be set from  
another AV (Audio/Video) device at-  
tached to your VCR’s line inputs  
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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.  
TV — Sets the remote control to operate your  
television. To program the remote, see Appen-  
dix A.  
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• 0-9 — Selects channels directly. In the Menu  
system, selects menu items.  
SLOW  
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Cable/DSS — Sets the remote to operate your  
Cable Box or Digital Satellite System (DSS). To  
program the remote, see Appendix A.  
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Auto/ Trk — In Play mode, allows you to  
manually adjust tracking. Press Auto to resume  
Auto Tracking.  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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F.Adv/Skip — In Pause mode, advances the tape  
one frame for every press. In Play mode, jumps  
ahead one minute for every press (up to 5). In  
Copy mode, skip edits one minute for every  
press (up to 5).  
Shuttle (see page 43) — In Play mode,  
Shuttle gradually increases the cue speed  
from double-speed playback to picture search  
to jet search. Shuttle gradually slows down  
the tape, pauses, then goes into reverse picture  
search and reverse jet search.  
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• VOL  
• MUTE  
• LCV  
• Ch +/– — Changes channels up and down.  
• Vol +/– — Turns the sound up and down.  
• Mute — Turns audio on and off.  
Top Section  
• 100+/Repeat — Selects cable channels 100  
and up; in Play mode, replays the last 30  
seconds of tape.  
• LCV (Last Channel Viewed) — Displays the  
last channel you were watching.  
• These keys can also be used to operate your TV or Cable Box/  
DSS receiver. See Appendix A to program your remote control.  
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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. Also  
press to record On-Screen Titles (see page 68).  
Display — Turns the On-Screen Display (tuner,  
audio, and deck status) on and off.  
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twice to activate One-Touch Recording.  
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Play/Still — Plays the tape. In Play or Record  
mode, pauses the tape in the source deck.  
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SP/SLP/• Enter — Sets the record speed to SP  
(Standard Play) or SLP (Super Long Play). SLP is  
three times longer than SP. When in Cable Box  
mode, performs the same function as the Enter  
key on your Cable Box remote.  
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the tape. When the tape is playing, Visually  
searches the tape forward (Cue).  
MENU  
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Set Timer — Opens the Timer Recording  
menu.  
Menu — Opens the Main Menu. Press and hold  
for three seconds to open the Setup Menu  
Rew — When the tape is stopped, rewinds the  
tape. When the tape is playing, visually  
searches the tape in reverse (Review).  
Stop/Eject — Stops the tape in the active deck.  
Press twice to eject the tape.  
DECK2  
DECK1  
Deck2 — Sets Deck 2 as the active deck. All  
deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will  
only affect Deck 2.  
Deck1 — Sets Deck 1 as the active deck. All  
deck control buttons (Play, Rewind, etc.) will  
only affect Deck 1.  
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Front Panel Overview  
Power — Turns the  
VCR on and off.  
Note: Power will  
come on automati-  
cally when you  
Pause — Pauses the  
tape 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 —  
Copy Tape —  
Copies the tape in  
Deck 1 to Deck 2.  
Switches between  
the TV’s tuner and  
the VCR’s tuner.  
insert a videotape.  
Deck  
Deck  
Power  
Copy Tape  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
DDV9150  
TV/VCR  
Channel  
Video  
Audio  
Menu  
Stop/Eject — Stops  
the tape in the  
Rewind — In Stop  
mode, rewinds the  
tape. In Play mode,  
visually searches the visually searches the tape and Deck 2.  
tape in reverse  
F.Forward — In Stop  
mode, fast-forwards the  
tape. In Play mode,  
Deck Select —  
Switches control  
between Deck 1  
Menu — Opens the  
Main Menu. Press  
and hold for 3  
seconds to open the  
Setup Menu.  
Channel Up/Down  
— Changes chan-  
nels up and down.  
active deck. Press  
twice to eject the  
tape. In menus,  
moves selection  
arrow down.  
forward (Cue). In menus,  
selects and cycles  
(Review). In menus,  
backs up one menu. through menu items.  
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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 — Use to  
connect the video signal from  
your external device with an  
RCA cable.  
Aux Audio Input — Use to  
connect the monaural (mono)  
audio signal from your external  
device with an RCA cable.  
Deck  
Copy Tape  
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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 televi-  
sion, 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.  
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,  
Tape Speed — (SP, SLP)  
Deck Two Tape Status —  
Graphically shows you the  
status of the tape in Deck 2;  
i.e. Stop, Play, Rewind, etc.  
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  
(Stop, Play, Rewind, etc.).  
Shows you the current  
Playback or Record Speed for  
each deck.  
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Front Panel Display Settings  
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Display to dim at night so it  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open “Setup Menu”  
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seconds.  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
Select “Dual-Deck Features”  
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Auto  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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Set “Panel Display”  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
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Screen Display  
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Rew  
Auto  
Auto  
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Auto  
On  
Off  
Press 4 repeatedly to turn Panel Display to:  
• Auto — Dims automatically between  
10:00 PM and 6:00 AM  
• On — Makes Front Panel Display bright  
at all times.  
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• Off — Disables Front Panel Display  
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Child Lock  
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you can activate the Child  
Lock. This feature disables  
Auto Power On, Auto Play,  
and all front panel buttons.  
You will need the remote  
control to operate the VCR.  
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Open “Main Menu”  
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Off  
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Child Lock  
Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
To Move  
MENU to Quit  
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
MENU  
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control.  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
MAIN MENU  
Set “Child Lock”  
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Child Lock  
Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
To Move  
MENU to Quit  
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
Press 2 repeatedly to turn Child Lock on or  
off. With Child Lock set to “On”:  
• The VCR will not power on automatically  
when a tape is inserted.  
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• Tapes will not play automatically when  
you insert them, regardless of the Auto  
Play setting (see page 46).  
• All front panel buttons are disabled.  
• You will still be able to use the remote  
control to operate all VCR functions.  
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Remote Eject  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
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seconds.  
MENU  
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MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
Select “Dual-Deck Features”  
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Normal  
Both  
Auto  
Auto  
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Press 4.  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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MENU=Quit  
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
Set “Remote Eject”  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
On  
Off  
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Normal  
Rew  
Auto  
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Press 1 repeatedly to turn Remote Eject on  
or off. The default setting is “On.”  
SLOW  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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Main Menu Tree  
The On-Screen Menu System is  
the control center of your Dual-  
Deck VCR. It is divided into two  
sections:  
Press the MENU Button and Release  
• 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 Chan-  
nel List (see page 22).  
MAIN MENU  
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EZ Copy  
On  
Off  
Off  
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Child Lock  
Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
To Move  
MENU to Quit  
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
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Scene  
Begin  
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7:00 PM  
2H00M  
12:15 PM  
0H15M  
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Deck2 SP  
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EDIT For Begin And End  
CLEAR To Correct  
COPY TAPE To Make A Tape  
MENU To Quit  
Line2  
On  
Deck2 SLP  
Everyday  
:
Ch06  
➔ = Sel  
Deck1 Auto  
MENU=Quit  
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Setup Menu Tree  
Press the MENU Button and Hold for 3 Seconds  
SETUP MENU  
1
2
3
4
5
Set Clock Menu  
➔
:
:
:
:
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
____________________________________  
= Move MENU=Quit  
➔ = Sel  
/
1
4
2
5
3
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
1
2
3
4
5
On  
Normal  
Rew  
Auto  
Auto  
➔
:
:
:
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On  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
➔
Clock Set Channel  
Screen Display  
____________________________________  
To Move To Select  
MENU to Quit  
____________________________________  
= Move = Sel MENU=Quit  
/
➔
/
➔
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS  
WARNING!  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Copy Mode  
Auto  
➔
:
:
:
:
ALL SETTINGS  
WILL BE LOST  
1 ➔ Keep Timer Events And  
Clock Setting  
Clear Everything  
Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
No  
➔
2
:
:
:
____________________________________  
Press CLEAR to Reset  
Normal  
____________________________________  
= Move = Sel MENU=Quit  
Press MENU to Quit  
/
➔
____________________________________  
= Move = Sel MENU=Quit  
/
➔
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Menu Navigation - Remote Control  
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Use the following buttons to  
enter and navigate within the  
menu system.  
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Menu  
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Right Arrow  
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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.  
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MENU  
/
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Selects and cycles through  
menu items.  
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MENU  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
DECK1  
DECK2  
0–9  
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POWER  
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Direct method of selecting  
and changing menu items  
(used in the examples  
SLOW  
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VCR  
• TV  
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Menu (3 seconds)  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
SHUTTLE  
8
• CABLE  
• DSS  
Press and hold for 3 seconds  
to enter the Setup Menu and  
adjust “set and forget”  
functions.  
throughout this manual).  
MENU  
/
F.ADV/ SKIP  
0
REPEAT  
100+  
• CH  
• VOL  
• LCV  
• MUTE  
DECK1  
DECK2  
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Clear  
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Up/Down Arrows  
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Cancels certain selections in  
the menus.  
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MENU  
/
Moves up or down the list of  
menu items.  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
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Left Arrow  
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When you are in the menu  
system, press to back up to  
the previous menu.  
MENU  
/
DECK1  
DECK2  
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Menu Navigation - Front Panel  
The following front panel  
buttons can also be used to  
Menu  
Press and release to enter the Main Menu  
enter and navigate within the  
and adjust everyday functions. When you  
menu system.  
TV/VCR  
Channel  
Video  
Audio  
Menu  
are in the menu system, press to save  
settings and exit.  
Menu (3 seconds)  
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the  
Setup Menu and adjust “set and forget”  
functions.  
TV/VCR  
Channel  
Video  
Audio  
Menu  
Stop/Eject & Play  
Press Stop/Eject to move down and Play to  
move up the list of menu items.  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Reco  
Reco  
Reco  
Rewind  
When you are in the menu system, press to  
back up to the previous menu.  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
F.Forward  
Selects and cycles through menu items.  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
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Reset Factory Settings  
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If you make changes to the  
Dual-Deck VCR default settings,  
you can always restore the  
original factory settings.  
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SETUP MENU  
Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
N
Open “Setup Menu”  
E
¥
1
2
3
4
5
➔
:
:
:
:
1
2
Press and hold the Menu button on the remote  
control for 3 seconds.  
MENU  
/
____________________________________  
= Move MENU=Quit  
➔ = Sel  
/
DECK1  
DECK2  
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS  
WARNING!  
Select “Reset Factory Settings”  
T
Y
P
A
POWER  
P
E
CO  
ALL SETTINGS  
WILL BE LOST  
Press 5.  
1
2
➔ Keep Timer Events And  
Clock Setting  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
3
6
9
1
4
7
:
Clear Everything  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
____________________________________  
Press CLEAR to Reset  
Press MENU to Quit  
SHUTTLE  
8
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
Decide What to Reset  
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS  
WARNING!  
T
Y
A
POWER  
P
P
3
4
E
CO  
ALL SETTINGS  
WILL BE LOST  
➔ Keep Timer Events And  
Clock Setting  
Clear Everything  
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.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
• TV  
1
2
3
6
9
1
TRK  
TRK  
:
AUTO  
5
____________________________________  
Press CLEAR to Reset  
4
7
SHUTTLE  
8
• CABLE  
• DSS  
Press MENU to Quit  
S
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/
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RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS  
WARNING!  
V
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Restore Settings  
E
V
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ALL SETTINGS  
WILL BE LOST  
Keep Timer Events And  
Clock Setting  
Clear Everything  
S
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/
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Press the Clear button to confirm your decision  
and restore factory settings.  
P
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1
2
➔
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0
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•
:
____________________________________  
Press CLEAR to Reset  
Press MENU to Quit  
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On-Screen Display Overview  
S
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The On-Screen Display (OSD)  
I
S
Deck  
Still  
- H : MM : SS  
SP  
1
TV VIEW  
Ch # #  
Deck  
2
P
Bring up On-Screen Display  
L
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R
Record  
- H : MM : SS  
SLP  
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keeps you posted on the status  
of the Tuner, Decks, and Aux  
input. It also communicates  
important Copy, Timer Record,  
and Error messages.  
T
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/
P
C
L
S
T
/
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P
S
T
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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.  
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Thu Jan 14,  
1999  
12 : 34 PM  
Change View  
Press TV View to change the OSD among the 4  
TV Views:  
• Tuner  
• Aux  
• Deck 1  
• Deck 2  
Aux View  
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W
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/
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Deck  
Still  
1
TV VIEW  
Aux  
Deck  
2
L
C
A
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Record  
- H : MM : SS  
SLP  
S
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EN  
E
C
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A
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- H : MM : SS  
SP  
C
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Thu Jan 14,  
1999  
12 : 34 PM  
Deck  
Still  
- H : MM : SS  
SP  
1
TV VIEW  
Deck  
Deck  
2
Deck  
Still  
- H : MM : SS  
SP  
1
TV VIEW  
Ch # #  
Deck  
Record  
- H : MM : SS  
SLP  
2
1
Record  
- H : MM : SS  
SLP  
Ch # #  
Source  
Ch # #  
Thu Jan 14,  
1999  
12 : 34 PM  
Deck 1 View  
Tuner View  
Deck  
Still  
1
TV VIEW  
Deck  
Record  
2
Deck  
2
- H : MM : SS  
SP  
- H : MM : SS  
SLP  
Ch # #  
Source  
Ch # #  
Deck 2 View  
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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 Status — Shows  
Deck Counter Position—  
Shows the current tape  
position or time remaining  
as set by the Clk/Ctr  
button.  
current tape status in each  
deck: Stop, Play, Rew, FFwd,  
Eject, Cue, Review, Slow,  
Still, Pause, Rec, OTR,  
Index, ATR, or ERROR.  
Deck 1  
Still  
- H : MM : SS  
SP  
TV VIEW  
Deck 2  
Deck 2  
Record  
- H : MM : SS  
SLP  
Preparing Copy  
Deck Play/Record Speed— Shows  
current playback speed (SP, LP, SLP)  
or record speed (SP, SLP).  
Display Message — Provides  
feedback on your Dual-Deck,  
including Copy, Timer  
Recording, Sequential/Loop  
Play & Record, and Error  
Messages.  
Ch # #  
Source  
1999  
Ch # #  
Deck Record Source— In Deck 1  
or Deck 2 View, the record source  
is displayed at the bottom of the  
screen.  
Thu Jan 14,  
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Date and Time— In Tuner View, the Date and Time are  
displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
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On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings  
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You can customize the OSD to  
show only Tuner information,  
only Deck information, or have  
it turned off at all times unless  
you press the Display key.  
E
SETUP MENU  
Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
¥
Open “Setup Menu”  
1
2
3
4
5
➔
:
:
:
:
1
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button on the  
remote control for 3 seconds.  
____________________________________  
/
= Move  
➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
Select “Dual-Deck Features”  
1
2
3
4
5
On  
Normal  
Both  
Auto  
Auto  
➔
:
:
:
:
T
Y
P
A
POWER  
2
3
P
E
CO  
Press 4.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
Screen Display  
3
6
9
1
4
7
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
____________________________________  
= Move = Sel MENU=Quit  
/
➔
SHUTTLE  
8
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
Set “Screen Display”  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
T
A
Y
P
1
2
3
4
5
:
:
:
:
On  
Normal  
Rew  
Auto  
On  
POWER  
P
E
CO  
Press 5 repeatedly to turn Screen Display  
to:  
• On — Default setting. Displays the  
complete OSD whenever a Tuner or  
Deck function is activated (i.e., Play,  
Stop, Channel +/–, etc.).  
On  
Off  
Auto  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
Screen Display  
➔
3
6
9
1
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
4
7
____________________________________  
= Move = Sel MENU=Quit  
/
➔
SHUTTLE  
8
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
• Off — Turns the OSD off permanently  
unless you press the Display button.  
• Auto — Displays just Tuner information  
when a Tuner function is activated (i.e.,  
Channel +/–), and just Deck information  
when a Deck fuction is activated (i.e.,  
Play, Stop).  
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4 - Tuner & Channel List  
Tuner Band  
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Broadcast television comes  
into your home in one of two  
ways: over the air via antenna,  
or through a cable via a local  
CATV (Community Antenna  
Television) provider or Satel-  
lite. The Tuner Band setting  
allows you to specify which  
source you are using. Use this  
setting only if Auto Setup  
E
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SETUP MENU  
Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open “Setup Menu”  
1
2
3
4
5
➔
:
:
:
:
1
2
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
____________________________________  
/
= Move  
➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Select “Tuner & Channel List”  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
T
Y
P
A
POWER  
P
E
CO  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
Auto  
No  
➔
Press 3.  
SLOW  
detected the incorrect band,  
i.e. channels are coming in on  
the wrong channel numbers.  
VCR  
¥TV  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
AUTO  
5
TRK  
TRK  
____________________________________  
/
= Move  
➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
SHUTTLE  
8
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
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Set “Tuner Band “  
•
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
3
Auto  
Antenna  
Cable  
Auto  
No  
➔
Press the right arrow repeatedly to switch the  
Tuner Band among:  
MENU  
/
• Auto — Automatically detects Tuner Band.  
• Antenna — Indicates that you are using an  
indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna.  
• Cable — Indicates that you are using CATV  
(Community Antenna Television), i.e. cable TV.  
____________________________________  
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/
➔
DECK1  
DECK2  
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Auto Channel Search  
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You can perform Auto Channel  
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SETUP MENU  
Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open “Setup Menu”  
¥
1
1
2
3
4
5
➔
:
:
:
:
Search at any time to store  
only those channels which are  
active in your area.  
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
____________________________________  
/
= Move  
➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Select “Tuner & Channel List”  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
T
Y
P
A
POWER  
P
2
E
CO  
Auto  
No  
➔
Press 3.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
3
6
9
1
4
7
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
____________________________________  
SHUTTLE  
8
/
= Move  
➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
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Select “Auto Channel Search”  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
3
4
Auto  
No  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
➔
MENU  
Press the down arrow until Auto Channel  
Search is selected.  
/
____________________________________  
= Move = Sel MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
/
➔
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Start “Auto Channel Search”  
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•
Press the right arrow to begin searching for all  
available channels in the selected Tuner Band.  
This procedure may take a few minutes to  
complete. When Auto Channel Search is  
finished, it will display the lowest channel  
found.  
MENU  
/
DECK1  
DECK2  
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Add Channel  
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Follow these steps to add a  
channel that was not detected  
during Auto Channel Search.  
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Open “Setup Menu”  
¥
SETUP MENU  
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
Set Clock Menu  
➔
:
:
:
:
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 sec-  
onds.  
____________________________________  
/
= Move  
➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Select “Tuner & Channel List”  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
T
Y
P
A
POWER  
P
E
CO  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
Auto  
No  
➔
Press 3.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
3
6
9
1
4
7
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
____________________________________  
SHUTTLE  
8
/
= Move  
➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
¥CABLE  
¥DSS  
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TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
¥
Select “Add Channel”  
3
4
5
Auto  
No  
MENU  
Press the down arrow until Add Channel is  
selected.  
➔
/
____________________________________  
/
= Move  
➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH 11  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
3
6
9
1
4
7
Tune the Channel  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
Auto  
No  
• TV  
➔
SHUTTLE  
8
Use the number keys (0-9) to enter the  
channel number, e.g. “1-1” for Channel 11.  
• CABLE  
• DSS  
F.ADV/ SKIP  
0
REPEAT  
100+  
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/
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➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
• CH  
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CH 11  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
•
Add the Channel  
Auto  
No  
MENU  
➔
Press the right arrow to add the channel to  
your channel list. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add  
more channels.  
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channel that was stored during  
Auto Channel Search.  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open “Setup Menu”  
1
2
3
4
5
➔
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MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3  
seconds.  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
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= Move  
➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
Select “Tuner & Channel List”  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
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P
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Auto  
No  
➔
Press 3.  
SLOW  
2
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
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= Move  
➔
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MENU=Quit  
SHUTTLE  
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CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
3
4
Auto  
No  
MENU  
Press the down arrow until Remove Channel  
is selected.  
➔
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= Move  
➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
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Tune the Channel  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH 11  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
• TV  
Auto  
No  
Use the Ch +/– buttons or the number keys  
(0-9) to enter the channel number.  
SHUTTLE  
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• CABLE  
• DSS  
➔
F.ADV/ SKIP  
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REPEAT  
100+  
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• CH  
• LCV  
• MUTE  
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MENU=Quit  
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CH 11  
Tuner Band  
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Remove the Channel  
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Auto  
No  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
Press the right arrow to remove the selected  
channel from your channel list. Repeat steps  
4 and 5 to remove additional channels.  
MENU  
➔
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/
➔
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DECK2  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
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When you run Auto Channel  
Search, it will skip channels  
with weak signals, i.e. poor  
picture quality. With Show  
Weak Channels, you can add  
more channels to your list by  
lowering the cut-off point at  
which a picture is acceptable  
to view.  
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Open “Setup Menu”  
1
2
3
4
5
➔
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2
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
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➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Select “Tuner & Channel List”  
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
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POWER  
P
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Auto  
No  
➔
Press 3.  
SLOW  
2
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
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SHUTTLE  
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MENU=Quit  
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TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST  
CH ##  
Tuner Band  
3
4
Auto  
No  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
MENU  
Press the down arrow until Show Weak  
Channels is selected.  
➔
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➔
= Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
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CH ##  
Tuner Band  
Auto Channel Search  
Add Channel  
Remove Channel  
Show Weak Channels  
•
Set “Show Weak Channels”  
Auto  
No  
MENU  
/
Press the right arrow repeatedly to set Show  
Weak Channels to Yes or No.  
No  
Yes  
➔
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/
➔
DECK1  
DECK2  
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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.  
Insert Source Tape  
Deck  
Deck  
1
2
3
Power  
Copy Tape  
Put the tape you wish to copy in Deck 1 on  
the left side of the VCR.  
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Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
Insert Target Tape  
Deck  
Deck  
Power  
Copy Tape  
Put your blank tape in Deck 2 on the right  
side of the VCR.  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
DDV9150  
Copy Your Tape  
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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.  
• To Pause copying, press Copy Tape.  
• To resume copying, press Copy Tape  
again.  
Copy Tape  
SLOW  
2
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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• To stop copying, press Stop/Eject on both  
decks; see Sync Editing on page 64.  
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EZ-Copy automates the entire  
copy process so you can copy  
an entire tape at the touch of a  
button. Just press the Copy  
Tape button, and the VCR will  
rewind both decks completely,  
copy the source tape to the  
target tape, rewind both decks  
again, and eject the tapes.  
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MAIN MENU  
Open “Main Menu”  
1
2
3
4
5
6
EZ Copy  
Child Lock  
Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
Off  
Off  
➔
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2
MENU  
/
Press the Menu button on the remote  
control.  
:
/
To Move  
MENU to Quit  
To Select  
➔
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Set “EZ Copy”  
MAIN MENU  
Off  
On  
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2
3
4
5
6
EZ Copy  
Off  
Off  
➔
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POWER  
P
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Child Lock  
Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
Language/Langue/Idioma  
Press 1 repeatedly to turn EZ Copy on or  
off:  
SLOW  
VCR  
• TV  
3
1
2
AUTO  
5
:
TRK  
TRK  
/
To Move  
MENU to Quit  
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
To Select  
➔
• 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.  
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Complete Program Record  
When EZ Copy is selected, the  
source tape begins to copy in  
SP; the VCR then calculates  
how much time is remaining  
on the target tape and adjusts  
the copy speed to SLP if  
necessary to copy the entire  
tape. If there is not enough  
room to copy the entire source  
tape, the VCR will copy in SLP  
until the end of the target tape  
is reached.  
Note: If the target tape ends before the  
source tape, neither tape will rewind to  
alert you that a problem occurred.  
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Copy Mode  
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Open “Setup Menu”  
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Set Clock Menu  
➔
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copying a tape from Deck 1 to  
Deck 2: HQ1 (High Quality 1)  
and HQ2 (High Quality 2).  
HQ1 is best if your source tape  
is recorded in SP. HQ2 is best  
if your source tape is recorded  
in LP or SLP. The Auto setting  
will make this choice for you.  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
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MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
Select “Copy/Record Settings”  
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2
3
4
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
On  
Off  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
POWER  
➔
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 2.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
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:
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
Normal  
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MENU=Quit  
SHUTTLE  
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COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
Auto  
HQ1  
HQ2  
Set “Copy Mode”  
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2
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
POWER  
➔
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P
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
Press 1 repeatedly to set Copy Mode to:  
• Auto — Automatically sets the Copy Mode.  
• HQ1 — High Quality 1. Best if source tape is  
in SP.  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
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TRK  
AUTO  
5
Normal  
4
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SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
• HQ2 — High Quality 2. Best if source tape is  
in LP or SLP.  
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Speed Matching  
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sets the Deck 2 record speed  
to be the same as the Deck 1  
playback speed when copying  
a tape. You will typically get  
the best results with this  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
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Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
MENU  
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MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
feature turned on. You must  
disable this feature to copy  
multiple movies onto a single  
Select “Copy/Record Settings”  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
Y
P
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POWER  
P
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
blank tape.  
Press 2.  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
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:
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
Normal  
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MENU=Quit  
SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
Set “Speed Matching”  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
T
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POWER  
P
On  
Off  
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
Press 2 repeatedly to turn Speed Matching on  
or off. Turn Speed Matching off only if you  
want to record two or three SP tapes onto one  
SLP tape. If you do this, you will need to set  
the Record Speed manually using the SP/SLP  
button on the remote control (see page 50).  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
3
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TRK  
Normal  
AUTO  
5
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SHUTTLE  
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track, such as music or voice-  
overs, while you are copying a  
tape.  
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Set Clock Menu  
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2
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
MENU  
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➔ = Sel  
MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
Select “Copy/Record Settings”  
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POWER  
P
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2
3
4
5
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
On  
Off  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
➔
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 2.  
SLOW  
VCR  
¥TV  
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AUTO  
5
:
:
TRK  
TRK  
Normal  
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/
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SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
Set “Copy Audio Insert”  
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2
3
4
5
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:
Copy Mode  
Auto  
T
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P
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POWER  
P
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:
➔
:
Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
Off  
Aux  
Timer  
Auto  
Press 3 repeatedly to set Copy Audio Insert to:  
• Off — Copy Audio Insert is disabled.  
• Aux — During Copy Tape session, audio  
will be recorded from a device connected to  
the front audio jacks.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
¥TV  
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3
1
:
Auto  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
:
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Deck  
Deck  
Connect Audio Source  
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Power  
Copy Tape  
Connect the external audio source to the  
front audio input (Aux).  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
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TV/VCR  
Channel  
Video  
Audio  
Menu  
Copy New Audio Track  
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POWER  
P
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Insert tapes in both decks and press Copy  
Tape. At the same time, play the audio  
source.  
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VCR  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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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.  
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6 - Playback Features  
Basic Playback  
To play a videotape, simply  
insert it in either deck and  
press the Play button.  
Insert Tape  
Deck  
Deck  
1
2
Power  
Copy Tape  
Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 or  
Deck 2.  
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Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
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Press Play on the remote control or the  
front panel.  
MENU  
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Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Notes: If Auto Play is on and the tape is  
missing the Record Safety Tab, the tape will  
begin to play automatically; see page 46.  
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From Play mode, press Play/Still to freeze a  
MENU  
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Freeze, Scan, Skip, Slow  
Motion, and more. Press the  
Play button again to resume  
normal playback.  
single frame.  
DECK1  
DECK2  
SHUTTLE  
¥CABLE  
Frame Advance  
From Still mode, press F.Adv/Skip (0) to  
advance to the next frame.  
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F.ADV/ SKIP  
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¥LCV  
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Slow Motion  
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P
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From Play mode, press Slow +/– (1, 3) for  
Slow Motion playback at variable speeds.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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two speeds:  
• Picture Search — Press and release  
F.Forward to advance the tape at 5 times  
normal speed.  
MENU  
/
DECK1  
DECK2  
• Jet Search — Press and hold F.Forward to  
advance the tape at 7 times normal speed.  
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From Play mode, press Rewind to review at  
two speeds:  
MENU  
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Rewind to review the tape at 5 times  
normal speed.  
DECK1  
DECK2  
• Jet Search — Press and hold Rewind to  
review the tape at 7 times normal speed.  
Skip  
SHUTTLE  
¥CABLE  
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F.ADV/ SKIP  
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100+  
From Play mode, press F.Adv/Skip (0)  
repeatedly up to 5 times to cue ahead 1-5  
minutes.  
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¥LCV  
¥MUTE  
Repeat  
From Play mode, press Repeat (100+) to  
review the last 30 seconds of tape.  
SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
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F.ADV/ SKIP  
REPEAT  
100+  
0
¥VOL  
¥CH  
¥LCV  
¥MUTE  
Shuttle  
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A
POWER  
P
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From Play mode, Shuttle  
increases the cue speed from Double-Speed  
playback to Picture Search to Jet Search.  
(9) gradually  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
• TV  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
SHUTTLE  
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Shuttle  
(7) gradually slows down the  
tape, Pauses, then goes into Reverse Picture  
Search and Reverse Jet Search.  
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Tracking  
Adjusting the Tracking removes  
the lines that sometimes  
appear during playback  
because of slight differences in  
recording decks. Your Dual-  
Deck VCR will automatically  
align the recorded tracks with  
the playback heads to solve  
this problem. You may also set  
tracking manually.  
Adjust Tracking Manually  
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6) to move the white lines out of the  
picture.  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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ATR  
- H : MM : SS  
SP  
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Deck  
Deck  
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SLP  
Resume Auto Tracking  
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While your tape is playing, press Auto (5) to  
have the VCR adjust tracking automatically.  
ATR will flash on the on-screen display.  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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Sequential/Loop Playback  
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your Dual-Deck VCR and have  
them play sequentially or in a  
continuous loop. For example,  
you may rent a movie that  
comes on two videotapes and  
watch them seamlessly one  
after the other. You may also  
set two sales or training tapes  
to loop continuously.  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
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remote control for 3 seconds.  
MENU  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
Select “Dual-Deck Features”  
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Normal  
Both  
Auto  
Auto  
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Press 4.  
SLOW  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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Set “Playback Mode”  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
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Normal  
Seq  
Loop  
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Normal  
Both  
Auto  
Auto  
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Press 2 repeatedly to set Playback Mode to:  
• Normal — Tapes play normally (default  
setting).  
• Seq (Sequential) — The tape in Deck 1  
will play to the end, then the tape in  
Deck 2 will play to the end.  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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• Loop — The tape in Deck 1 will play to  
the end, then the tape in Deck 2 will play  
to the end. While Deck 2 is playing, the  
tape in Deck 1 will rewind to the begin-  
ning. This process will repeat continu-  
ously until you press Stop on the deck in  
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Auto Play/Rewind  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
Open “Setup Menu”  
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without record safety tabs  
automatically when they are  
inserted. Auto Rewind will  
rewind tapes when they reach  
the end during playback.  
MENU  
/
Press and hold the menu button on the remote  
control for 3 seconds.  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
Select “Dual-Deck Features”  
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POWER  
P
P
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1
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4
5
On  
Normal  
Both  
Auto  
Auto  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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Record Safety Tab  
Set “Auto Play/Rewind”  
DUAL-DECK FEATURES  
Remote Eject  
Playback Mode  
Auto Play / Rewind  
Panel Display  
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POWER  
P
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1
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3
4
5
On  
Normal  
Both  
Auto  
Auto  
➔
Both  
Play  
Rew  
Off  
Press 3 repeatedly to set Auto Play/Rewind to:  
• Both — Auto Play and Rewind will both be  
enabled.  
• Play — Tapes without record safety tabs will  
play automatically when they are inserted.  
• Rew — Tapes will rewind automatically  
when they reach the end during playback.  
• Off — Auto Play and Rewind will both be  
disabled.  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
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SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
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7 - Recording Features  
Basic Recording  
You can record your favorite  
TV shows at the touch of the  
Insert Tape  
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Deck  
Power  
Copy Tape  
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.  
Insert a blank tape into either deck.  
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Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
Select a Channel to Record  
SHUTTLE  
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F.ADV/ SKIP  
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Use the 0–9 buttons or the Channel Up/  
Down arrow keys to select the desired  
channel.  
Or  
SLOW  
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• VOL  
• CH  
• LCV  
• MUTE  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
5
6
9
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SHUTTLE  
8
• CABLE  
• DSS  
7
F.ADV/ SKIP  
REPEAT  
100+  
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• VOL  
• LCV  
• MUTE  
Record Safety Tab  
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Options on the next page.  
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Notes:  
• Be sure the TV is set to channel 3 or 4  
(whichever the switch is set to on the  
back of the VCR).  
• Make sure the TV/VCR button on the  
front panel is set to VCR (the VCR icon  
will appear on the front panel display).  
• Be sure the tape is long enough to record  
the entire program. To change the  
recording speed, see page 50.  
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progress, you can watch a  
different channel, watch a  
videotape in the other deck, or  
add recording time in 30-  
minute increments.  
MENU  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
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Record.  
DECK1  
DECK2  
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.  
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Video  
Audio  
TV/VCR  
Channel  
Menu  
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Insert a tape in the second deck and press Play.  
The TV View will change automatically.  
MENU  
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DECK1  
DECK2  
To Add Recording Time...  
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One-Touch Recording (OTR)  
OTR allows you to add  
recording time in 30-minute  
increments at the touch of a  
button.  
Start Recording  
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Follow the instructions on page 47.  
Activate OTR  
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Ch 12  
Stereo  
Deck  
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SP  
OTR 0:30  
- 1:32:08  
SP  
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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.  
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Ch 12  
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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.  
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- 0:20:45  
SP  
OTR 0:30  
- 1:32:08  
SP  
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OTR 0:30  
OTR 1:00  
OTR 1:30  
OTR 2:00  
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OTR 9:30  
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TV VIEW  
Ch 12  
Stereo  
Deck  
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- 0:20:45  
SP  
OTR LOOP  
- 1:32:08  
SP  
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When you reach OTR 9:30, press Record  
again to enter Loop Record. The active  
Deck will record over and over again in a  
continuous loop until you press Stop. This  
can be used for continuous recording of  
security cameras.  
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Notes:  
• If you press Power during an OTR  
session, the Dual-Deck VCR will turn off  
automatically when the recording time  
has elapsed.  
• When the recording time has elapsed, the  
VCR will stop automatically.  
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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  
T-120 tape.  
Start Recording  
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Follow the instructions on page 47.  
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control to switch the record speed between:  
• SP — Standard Play.  
• SLP — Super Long Play (3 times SP).  
Maximum Record Time  
Tape Length  
T-120  
SP (Standard Play)  
2 hr  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
6 hrs  
8 hrs  
9 hrs  
T-160  
2 hrs 40 min  
3 hrs  
T-180  
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Record Source  
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You can set the Dual-Deck  
VCR to record from the Tuner,  
Decks or Aux inputs. The Auto  
setting will record whatever is  
currently visible on-screen.  
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SETUP MENU  
Open “Setup Menu”  
1
2
3
4
5
Set Clock Menu  
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3
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
MENU  
/
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
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MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
Select “Copy/Record Settings”  
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3
4
5
6
7
Copy Mode  
Auto  
On  
Off  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
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POWER  
P
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 2.  
SLOW  
VCR  
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AUTO  
5
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TRK  
TRK  
Normal  
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Set “Deck 1 Rec Source”  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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POWER  
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2
3
4
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
On  
Off  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
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CO  
Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 5 repeatedly to set Deck 1 Rec Source to:  
• Auto — The current TV View (whatever you  
currently see on-screen).  
• Aux — Source connected to front line inputs.  
• Deck2 — Tape playing in Deck 2.  
Auto  
Aux  
Deck2  
Tuner  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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Normal  
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SHUTTLE  
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• Tuner — Current television program.  
Set “Deck 2 Record Source”  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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Auto  
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P
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
Press 6 repeatedly to set Deck 2 Rec Source to:  
• Auto — The current TV View (whatever you  
currently see on the screen).  
• Aux — Source connected to front line inputs.  
• Deck1 — Tape playing in Deck 1.  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
SLOW  
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Auto  
Aux  
Deck1  
Tuner  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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Sequential/Loop Recording  
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Set Clock Menu  
Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
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them record sequentially or in  
a continuous loop. This will  
allow you to record up to 18  
hours of programming in SLP  
mode. Loop recording is useful  
for continuous recording of  
security cameras.  
Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
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MENU=Quit  
DECK1  
DECK2  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
Select “Copy/Record Settings”  
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Copy Mode  
Auto  
On  
Off  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
POWER  
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 2.  
SLOW  
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¥TV  
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COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
POWER  
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 7 repeatedly to set Record Mode to:  
• Normal — Tapes record normally (default  
setting).  
• Sequential — The tape in Deck 1 will record  
to the end, then the tape in Deck 2 will  
record to the end.  
SLOW  
2
VCR  
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Sequential  
Loop  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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• Loop — The tape in Deck 1 will record to  
the end, then the tape in Deck 2 will record  
to the end. While Deck 2 is recording, the  
tape in Deck 1 will rewind to the beginning.  
This process will repeat continuously until  
you press Stop on the deck in Record.  
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Date/Time Stamp  
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you to overlay the date, time,  
and record source at the start  
of, or continuously throughout,  
your recordings. You can use  
the stamp on all recordings or  
on timer recordings only. The  
stamp will not appear, how-  
ever, when you copy a tape.  
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Open “Setup Menu”  
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2
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5
Set Clock Menu  
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Copy/Record Settings  
Tuner And Channel List  
Dual-Deck Features  
Reset Factory Settings  
MENU  
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Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds.  
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Select “Copy/Record Settings”  
COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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Speed Matching  
Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
Press 2.  
SLOW  
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COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS  
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Copy Audio Insert  
Date/Time Stamp  
Deck1 Rec Source  
Deck2 Rec Source  
Record Mode  
On  
Off  
Timer  
Cont  
All  
Press 4 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).  
Timer  
Auto  
Auto  
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TRK  
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• Cont (Continuous) — The date, time, and  
record source will appear continuously over  
all recordings. The On-Screen Display and  
Menu system will be disabled if this setting  
is on. Press Stop on the recording deck to  
restore normal on-screen functions.  
• All — The date, time, and record source will  
appear briefly at the start of all recordings  
except copies.  
• Off — The Date/Time Stamp is disabled.  
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8 - Timer Recording  
How to Set a Timer Recording  
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Recording Feature allows you  
to set up to 16 events at a time  
up to 1 year in advance.  
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menu will appear. You must set it before  
you can program a Timer Recording (see  
page 7).  
Or  
SET CLOCK MENU  
Auto Clock Set  
Daylight Savings  
Time Zone  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
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• You can also access the Select Event  
Menu from the Main Menu. Press the  
Menu button to bring up the Main Menu;  
then press 3 to select Timer Recording.  
Clock Set Channel  
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MENU to Quit  
To Select  
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SLOW  
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”.  
VCR  
• TV  
SELECT EVENT [1-16]: 01  
01-16  
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- H - - M  
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Ch--  
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Ch--  
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Deck - - -  
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Deck - - -  
- - - / - -  
Deck - - -  
- - - / - -  
Deck - - -  
MENU=Quit  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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SET MONTH [01-12]  
SET DAY [01-31]  
SET HOUR [01-12]  
SET MINUTE [00-59]  
SET AM/PM [1/2]  
SET MONTH [01-12] : 08  
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Su Mo  
Set Event Date & Time  
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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”.  
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18  
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19  
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21  
28  
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22  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
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• VOL  
• LCV  
• MUTE  
• Set Minute — Enter the minute as a 2-  
digit number; i.e. for 00:25, press “25”.  
• Set AM/PM — Enter 1 for AM or 2 for PM  
SET LENGTH (H) [0-9]  
SET LENGTH (M) [00-59]  
SET LENGTH (H) [0-9] : 00  
12:25 PM 1H00M  
Tu We  
Set Event Length  
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29  
Use the number keys to set the length of the  
event. The default setting is 0 Hours and 30  
Minutes.  
• Set Length (H) — Enter the hours as a 2-  
digit number; i.e. for 1 hour, press “01”.  
• Set Length (M) — Enter the minutes as a  
2-digit number; i.e. for 30 minutes, press  
“30”.  
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SLOW  
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TRK  
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Ch10  
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Auto  
SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
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• CH  
• VOL  
• LCV  
• MUTE  
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SET TYPE [1-4] : 1  
12:25 PM 1H00M  
SET TYPE [1-4]  
Set Event Type  
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Weekly  
Mo-Fr  
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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.  
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SLOW  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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Ch10  
Deck1  
Auto  
SHUTTLE  
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4 Always — The event will be recorded  
every day.  
Cable Box Recording—  
SET SOURCE [1-2]  
Set Recording Source  
SET SOURCE [1-4] : 01  
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recording with a cable box, set  
the Record Source to Channel  
2, 3, or 4—whichever your  
cable box uses—and select the  
channel you wish to record on  
the cable box.  
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Fr  
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Use the number keys (1-3) to set the record  
source. The default setting is the current  
tuner channel.  
1 Channel — Records video and audio  
from the Tuner. Use the number keys (0-  
9) or up/down arrow keys to set the  
channel number.  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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Ch10  
Deck1  
Auto  
SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
2 Aux — Records video and audio from the  
front auxiliary inputs.  
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SET DECK [1-2] : 1  
12:25 PM 1H00M  
SET DECK [1-2]  
Set Recording Deck  
Aug 1998  
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Deck2  
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Use the number keys (1-2) to set the deck  
in which you would like to record. The  
default setting is the currently selected  
deck.  
1 Deck 1 — Sets the Timer Recording to  
record in Deck 1.  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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Ch10  
Deck1  
Auto  
SHUTTLE  
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2 Deck 2 — Sets the Timer Recording to  
record in Deck 2.  
Complete Program Record  
When Auto is selected, the  
Timer event begins to record  
in SP; the VCR then calculates  
how much time is remaining  
on the tape and adjusts the  
record speed to SLP if neces-  
sary to fit the entire event. If  
there is not enough tape to  
record the entire event, the  
VCR will record in SLP until  
the end of the tape is reached.  
Set Recording Speed  
SET SPEED [1-3] : 1  
12:25 PM 1H00M  
SET SPEED [1-3]  
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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).  
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TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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2 SP — Standard Play. Delivers best quality.  
A T-120 tape will record 2 hours.  
3 SLP — Super Long Play. Delivers maxi-  
mum recording time. A T-120 tape will  
record 6 hours.  
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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.  
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Confirm Settings  
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10:30 PM  
On  
Ch10  
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Ch--  
- - -  
Ch--  
- - -  
Ch--  
= Sel  
Wednesdays  
Deck1 Auto  
- - - / - -  
Deck - - -  
- - - / - -  
Deck - - -  
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- - : - - - -  
- H - - M  
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- H - - M  
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When all settings are complete, press Menu to  
confirm the Timer event and view a summary of  
all programmed events.  
• To program another event, select the next  
available event number.  
• To edit an existing event, select an event  
number that has already been programmed.  
• To delete an event, use the up/down arrow  
keys to select it, then press Clear.  
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DECK2  
• To exit the Event Summary screen, press Menu.  
Insert Tape  
Deck  
Deck  
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Power  
Copy Tape  
Record Safety Tab  
Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into  
the deck you designated in Step 7.  
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Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
Timer Recording is Complete!  
TIMER  
The event is stored in memory and will record at  
the scheduled time. A red Timer icon will appear  
on the front panel display.  
VCR  
D E C K O N E  
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Notes:  
• If there is a problem with your Timer Recording, the Timer icon will flash  
and a Timer Record Error will appear on the screen; see page 60.  
• The Power will come on automatically when the Timer Recording begins.  
• To stop an event in progress, press Stop for the recording deck. A warning  
message will appear on-screen. Press Stop again to cancel the event.  
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Timer Recording Errors  
If there is a problem with your  
Timer Recording, the word  
Tape Missing  
Deck  
Deck  
Power  
Copy Tape  
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  
No videotape in recording deck.  
• Insert a videotape in the recording deck.  
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Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
Tape Missing Tab  
No record safety tab in videocassette.  
• Insert a video cassette with the record  
safety tape intact, or place a small piece  
of adhesive tape over the opening to  
permit recording.  
remaining for that event.  
Record Safety Tab  
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(i.e. it is playing, rewinding, etc.).  
• Press Stop to stop the recording deck.  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Overlapping Events  
TIMER EVENTS OVERLAP  
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Two or more events are programmed to occur at  
the same time:  
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Please review the events  
from the Select Event  
menu and remove one  
using the CLEAR key  
• When you program a new event, the VCR  
checks all timer events for conflicts. If two  
events overlap, you will be prompted to either  
delete one of the events, or allow them to  
overlap.  
SELECT EVENT [1-16]:01  
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MENU to Continue  
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On  
Ch10  
On  
Line1  
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Line2  
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0H30M  
7:00 PM  
2H00M  
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Sun Dec/06  
Deck2 SP  
Mon-Fri  
Deck2 SLP  
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the remainder of that event is recorded.  
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8-Scene Editor  
There are two ways to edit  
your movies with the Dual-  
Deck VCR. You can use the 8-  
Scene Editor, which automati-  
cally assembles up to 8 scenes  
when you mark their beginning  
and ending points. Or you can  
use the Sync Edit feature,  
Insert Source Tape  
Deck  
Deck  
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Power  
Copy Tape  
Put the tape with your source material in  
Deck 1.  
DDV9150  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
Insert Target Tape  
Deck  
Deck  
which allows you to manually  
cut unwanted scenes while  
copying a tape.  
Power  
Copy Tape  
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.  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
DDV9150  
Review Source Tape  
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Make a list of the scenes you wish to use in  
your final movie with their beginning and  
ending tape counter positions. Reorder the  
scenes if desired.  
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Open “Main Menu”  
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Timer Recording  
8-Scene Edit List  
Setup Titler Message  
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MENU to Quit  
Hold MENU Key For Setup  
To Select  
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Select “8-Scene Edit List”  
Scene  
Begin  
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The number 1 and “Begin” will flash.  
SLOW  
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1 - 8 To Select Scene  
SCENE For Begin And End  
CLEAR To Correct  
COPY TAPE To Make  
MENU To Quit  
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TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
Select Scene Number  
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Begin  
End  
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Choose a scene number from 1 to 8. You  
can enter scenes in any order. The scene  
number you choose will flash.  
SLOW  
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• TV  
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1 - 8 To Select Scene  
SCENE For Begin And End  
CLEAR To Correct  
COPY TAPE To Make  
MENU To Quit  
TRK  
TRK  
AUTO  
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SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
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tape to the target tape.  
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Sync Editing  
The second way to edit movies  
is to use Sync (short for  
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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  
• Turn off Auto Play; see page 46.  
• Turn off EZ Copy; see page 36.  
Insert Source Tape  
Deck  
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Copy Tape  
Put the tape with your source material in  
Deck 1.  
synchronizing the playback  
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display.  
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again. With the Sync Edit paused, you can  
reposition the source tape in Deck 1, e.g. to  
fast-forward over a commercial.  
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How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit  
The Skip Edit feature allows  
you to remove commercials  
Set Up a Sync Edit  
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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.  
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Preview Commercials  
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to be deleted. The Dual-Deck VCR will  
automatically edit out the commercials on  
the target tape, then resume copying.  
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On-Screen Titler  
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Recording Titler Message  
Once you have set up your  
Titler Message, you can record  
Start Recording  
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button while a tape is record-  
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the title for up to 20 seconds in  
5-second increments.  
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. Note: You  
must use Deck 2 to record Titler Messages.  
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Real-Time Tape Counter  
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Shows you the tape position in the active  
deck in hours, minutes, and seconds.  
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Time Remaining  
Shows you the amount of time left on the  
tape in the active deck, computed by  
subtracting the current tape position from  
the total tape length in hours and minutes.  
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display will not appear if there is a deck  
status message on the front panel display,  
such as Copy, Play, Stop, etc.  
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Stamp to quickly find Timer  
Recordings on your tapes.  
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search for the next Index Mark.  
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in hours, minutes, and  
seconds. This is especially  
useful when you have taken a  
careful inventory of the  
contents of your tape for  
editing—you can advance the  
tape directly to the beginning  
of the desired scene.  
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Press CLEAR To Correct  
MENU to Quit  
SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
Select +/– Counter Value  
DECK ONE TIME SEARCH  
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Enter Counter Value  
Enter [ 1 ] = Pos Or [ 2 ] = Neg  
Press CLEAR To Correct  
MENU to Quit  
SHUTTLE  
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• DSS  
SLOW  
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VCR  
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in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press Clear  
to correct your entry.  
SHUTTLE  
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Enter [ 1 ] = Pos Or [ 2 ] = Neg  
Press CLEAR To Correct  
MENU to Quit  
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11 - Advanced Connections  
Cable Box Hookup  
This chapter will show you  
Connect Cable to Cable Box  
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how to connect external  
devices, such as a cable box,  
stereo, or satellite receiver, to  
your Dual-Deck VCR.  
Connect an RF antenna cable from your cable  
wall outlet to the “In from Cable” jack on the  
Cable Box.  
Connect Cable Box to VCR  
IN  
2
(FROM ANT.)  
From Cable  
LINE  
OUT  
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.  
Box  
AUDIO  
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RF  
(TO TV)  
CH  
VIDEO  
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Connect VCR to TV  
IN  
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(FROM ANT.)  
LINE  
OUT  
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.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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RF  
(TO TV)  
CH  
To TV  
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Plug In VCR  
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Connect the VCR power cord to a standard  
120V/60Hz wall outlet.  
Turn On TV, VCR & Cable Box  
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Set VCR Output Channel  
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Set the channel switch on the back panel of  
the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used by  
your cable box.  
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CH3/4  
Select the channel you used in step 6.  
Connection is Complete!  
LANGUAGE / LANGUE / IDIOMA  
1➔English  
2 : Français  
3 : Español  
The Set Language menu will appear on your  
television screen. Please proceed with Auto  
Setup in Chapter 2.  
Select = 1 - 3  
Choisir = 1 - 3  
Elegir = 1 - 3  
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.  
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Audio Connections  
When connecting the VCR to a  
stereo system, use a Y-connec-  
tor in order to direct the mono  
signal into both line inputs on  
the back of the stereo.  
Connect VCR to Receiver  
IN  
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(FROM ANT.)  
Connect RCA cables from the Audio Output  
on the back of the VCR to the Auxiliary  
Inputs on your stereo receiver using a Y-  
connector.  
LINE  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
RF  
(TO TV)  
To Receiver  
Inputs  
CH  
VIDEO  
3
4
Connect VCR to TV  
IN  
(FROM ANT.)  
Then connect the Video Output to the  
television’s video input.  
LINE  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
RF  
(TO TV)  
To Television  
Input  
CH  
3
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Play a Tape  
Insert a videotape in your VCR and adjust  
the volume on your stereo receiver or  
television. You should hear the audio  
through your stereo speakers!  
Deck  
Deck  
Power  
Copy Tape  
DDV9150  
Stop /Eject  
Pause  
Rewind  
Play  
F. Forward  
Record  
Deck Select  
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TV Monitor Connections  
Monitor-style televisions offer  
Connect VCR to TV Monitor  
IN  
1
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.  
(FROM ANT.)  
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.  
LINE  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
RF  
To TV Monitor  
Audio/Video  
Inputs  
(TO TV)  
CH  
3
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Set TV to Auxiliary Mode  
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Set your TV monitor to “Aux,” “Video,” or  
“Line.” Refer to your monitor’s owner’s  
manual for the correct setting.  
AUX  
Connection is Complete!  
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always set to VCR.  
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Connecting Other Video Equipment  
You can connect a wide  
variety of audio/video equip-  
ment to your Dual-Deck VCR,  
including:  
• A Third VCR  
• Laser Disc Player  
• DVD Player  
To Audio/Video  
Outputs of  
External Device  
Connect Device to VCR  
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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.  
Hi-Fi  
Deck  
Copy Tape  
• Camcorder  
• Satellite Receiver  
• Video Game  
DDV9550  
TV/VCR  
Channel  
Video  
Audio  
Menu  
Since all of these devices use  
essentially the same connec-  
tions, they will be described  
together.  
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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).  
Turn On TV  
TV CODES  
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Samsung (old)  
Sharp (new)  
Sony  
TV + 01  
TV + 02  
TV + 03  
TV + 04  
TV + 05  
TV + 06  
TV + 07  
TV + 08  
TV + 09  
TV + 10  
TV + 11  
TV + 12  
TV + 13  
TV + 14  
TV + 15  
TV + 16  
TV + 17  
TV + 18  
TV + 19  
TV + 20  
TV + 21  
TV + 22  
TV + 23  
TV + 24  
Press the power button on your TV.  
SLOW  
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Magnavox  
Sanyo  
TRK  
TRK  
Press and hold down the TV button while  
entering the 2-digit code for your brand of  
television from the list at the right.  
SHUTTLE  
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¥DSS  
F.ADV/ SKIP  
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100+  
Goldstar (new)  
RCA/GE  
Goldstar (old)  
Toshiba  
Check Your Results  
Hitachi  
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.  
JVC  
Panasonic  
Mitsubishi  
Samsung (new)  
Samsung (Latin)  
Sharp (old)  
Zenith  
SLOW  
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while entering the 2-digit code for your brand  
of Cable Box/DSS from the list on the next  
page.  
SHUTTLE  
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100+  
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Goldstar  
Daewoo  
Sanyo (PAL)  
Emerson  
Check Your Results  
If the Cable Box/DSS receiver advances to the  
next active channel, programming is com-  
plete! If not, try another 2-digit code. Some  
devices are not listed but can be programmed.  
Sharp (PAL)  
Samsung (Latin)  
Panasonic 2  
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CABLE BOX/DSS CODES  
Operate Your TV, Cable Box,  
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Archer  
Cablestar  
Cableview  
Citizen  
13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62  
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13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62  
42,44  
42,44  
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or DSS  
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Diamond  
Eagle  
Eastern  
GC Brand  
Gemini  
General Instruments  
Hamlin  
29,44  
• 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.  
13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62  
28  
42,44  
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06,08,16,17  
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MENU  
Notes:  
Magnavox  
Movietime  
NSC  
• 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.  
Oak  
DECK1  
DECK2  
Oak Sigma  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Pulser  
05,06  
43,44  
• Not all keys will function for all devices.  
Randtek  
RCA  
Regal  
13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62  
06,08,16,17  
14,23,41  
Rembrandt  
Samsung  
Scientific Atlanta  
Sheritech  
SL Mark  
Sprucer  
Stargate  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
32  
04,06,42,44,78,86  
08,09,61,56  
26,27,28  
04,06,42,78  
06,08,16,17  
04,06,42,44,78  
19  
TV/Cable/DSS Keys  
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Telecaption  
Teleview  
Texscan  
TOCOM  
Toshiba  
77  
04,06,42,78  
18,19  
33,34,48,49,73  
36  
Unika  
20,21,29,42,44  
43,52,63,82  
07,45,50,59  
13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62  
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Universal  
Videoway  
Viewstar  
Warner Amex  
Zenith  
07,45,50,59  
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Appendix B - Help  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
The following are some of the  
most frequently asked questions  
Why am I not getting a picture?  
• Make sure the TV/VCR button on the front panel is set to VCR (the VCR icon on the front panel display  
should be on).  
about our Dual-Deck VCRs. If you  
don’t find the answers you need  
here, you can contact our Cus-  
tomer 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@  
• Make sure your TV is set to the same channel (3 or 4) as the switch on the back of your VCR.  
Why is the picture quality poor?  
• Change the channel switch on the back of the VCR, i.e. if it’s set to 3 change it to 4. Make sure your TV is set  
to the same channel.  
• If the picture is bad while playing a tape, try adjusting the tracking control. Press the Auto (Automatic  
Tracking) button or the manual Tracking  
/
keys on the remote control.  
sensoryscience.com.” Or refer to a  
listing of authorized Go-Video  
service centers on our Web site at  
“www.govideo.com.”  
• The video heads may be dirty; try cleaning the heads with a nonabrasive head cleaning tape.  
Why can’t I record from my cable box?  
Make sure the VCR is tuned to the cable box output channel (2, 3, or 4). Confirm this channel with your local  
cable provider.  
Why can’t I Timer Record?  
• Make sure the clock is set to 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 channel you wish to record.  
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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 do my tapes record at different speeds when I use Copy Tape?  
Because Speed Matching is off in the Copy & Record Settings menu. Turn Speed Matching on to guarantee that  
the recording speed of the copy will match the playback speed of the source tape.  
Why does the tape eject when I use Copy Tape or put a tape in to record?  
Make sure the record safety tab has not been removed from your tape. If the tab is missing, you can place a  
small piece of tape over the opening.  
Why does the tape sometimes play or rewind when I don’t want it to?  
• Turn Auto Play/Rewind off in the Dual-Deck Features menu. When this feature is turned on, the VCR will  
automatically play tapes whenever you load them and/or rewind tapes when they reach the end.  
• Turn EZ-Copy off in the Copy and Record Settings menu. When EZ-Copy is turned on, both decks will  
automatically rewind before recording when you press Copy Tape.  
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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.  
• If you have programmed scenes for editing in the 8-Scene Edit List, you cannot eject the tape in Deck 1 with  
the remote control. This protects you from losing your scene programming. You can either clear the scenes  
from the Edit List or press Stop/Eject on the front panel, which erases the scenes automatically.  
Why can’t I reset the Deck 1 tape counter?  
If you have programmed scenes for editing in the 8-Scene Edit List, you cannot reset the Deck 1 tape counter.  
This protects you from losing your scene programming. You can either clear the scenes from the Edit List or  
press Stop/Eject on the front panel, which erases the scenes automatically.  
Why doesn’t my VCR work?  
• A strong static electricity shock or other unforeseen circumstances may cause the control system of your  
Dual-Deck VCR to lock up. To reset the control system, first unplug the power cord from the wall outlet for  
10 seconds and plug it in again.  
• If this doesn’t restore all operations to normal, unplug the VCR again for 15 minutes. You will then need to  
reset the clock (if the clock is still set, you haven’t unplugged it long enough).  
• If these steps do not correct the problem, the Dual-Deck VCR must be serviced by an authorized service  
center.  
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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 can’t I get a menu or an on-screen display?  
• If the VCR is playing a blank section of tape (only video noise, or “snow” appears on-screen), the VCR  
cannot produce on-screen menus or displays. Stop the tape or record on it to enable the displays.  
• The remote may be set to control the TV instead of the VCR. Press the VCR button on your remote to reacti-  
vate it.  
• If the Date/Time Stamp is set to Cont (Continuous) and a recording is in progress, the on-screen menus and  
displays are disabled. Press Stop on the recording deck to restore normal on-screen functions.  
Why do I get a blue screen?  
• If a channel is too weak to deliver a clear picture, the VCR will display a blue screen in its place. To see  
channels with poor reception, turn on the Show Weak Channels feature in the Tuner and Channel List menu.  
• Double-check 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 or using EZ-Copy, the VCR will automatically turn off when the function is com-  
pleted. Pressing the Power button toggles Auto Power On and Off.  
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Why is “Copy Tape” blinking on the front panel?  
The Copy Tape procedure is in Pause mode. See Sync Editing on page 68.  
Why won’t my remote operate all my TV functions?  
The remote control does not have a command for every function of your television. Some brands of television  
will only respond to a limited number of functions. See the table on page 88 for a list of common brands and  
functions.  
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Technical Specifications  
VIDEO SYSTEM  
1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning; FM azimuth luminance; chromi-  
nance: converted sub system phase shift  
NTSC-type color signal EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields)  
Normal: 1 track  
12.7 mm, 1/2 inch  
SP: 33.35 mm/s; SLP: 11.12 mm/s  
TELEVISION SYSTEM  
AUDIO TRACK  
TAPE WIDTH  
TAPE SPEED  
PLAY/RECORD TIME  
FF/REW TIME  
HEADS  
T-180 tape: SP 3 hours, SLP 9 hours  
T-120 tape: REW 100 seconds, FF 120 seconds.  
Video:  
DA 4 rotary heads  
Audio:  
Control:  
1 stationary head (Linear)  
1 stationary head  
Erase:  
1 full track, 1 audio track  
VIDEO  
Input:  
Output:  
Horiz Res:  
S/N Ratio:  
AUDIO  
RCA Type, 75 ohms unbalanced, 1 V P-P  
RCA Type, 75 ohms unbalanced, 1 V P-P  
Monochrome, more than 230 lines  
Better than 43 dB  
Input:  
AUDIO IN (RCA) -8 dbm, 47K ohms  
Output:  
TV Tuner:  
AUDIO OUT (RCA) -8 dbm, 1.5K ohm  
181 channel frequency synthesized. VHF input Ch 2 - Ch 13. UHF input Ch 14 - Ch 69.  
VHF & UHF one input. Cable Ch 5A, A-5 through A-1, A-I, J through W+58, W+59  
through W+84. 75 ohm unbalanced F-type connector.  
Channel 3 or 4  
120V AC, 60 Hz, 26 watts maximum  
1 minute  
41-104 F (5-40 C); 10%-75% humidity  
21" x 4" x 13" (534 x 105 x 331 mm)  
RF MODULATION  
POWER REQUIREMENT  
CLOCK BACKUP TIME  
ENVIRONMENT  
DIMENSIONS  
WEIGHT  
17 lbs. (7.5 Kg)  
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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.  
What is Covered and How Long  
This warranty covers internal operating parts and service/labor to repair or  
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) First Lease Purchase  
Agreement (the “Warranty Period”). Labor and replacement parts supplied  
during the Warranty Period are covered only for the remaining portion of the  
original Warranty Period. The Go-Video Warranty Administrator shall have no  
liability for service under this warranty if non-OEM (Original Equipment  
Manufacturer) replacement parts are used in the repair of your Go-Video  
product.  
What the Owner Must Do If Service is Required  
If service under this warranty is required, contact the Go-Video Warranty  
Administrator at (480) 922-0896 to determine the nearest authorized Go-Video  
service center.  
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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. (5) Go-Video product  
which has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way or incor-  
porated into other products. (6) Installation and set-up service adjustments. (7)  
Owner instruction. Your Owner’s Guide provides information regarding  
operating instructions and user controls. For 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 consequential  
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental and consequen-  
tial damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.  
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-  
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED  
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY PERIOD. Some  
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the  
above limitation may not apply to you.  
This Exclusive Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
GO-VIDEO WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR  
Sensory Science Corp.  
7835 East McClain Drive • Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-1732  
(480) 922-0896 • custsvc@sensoryscience.com  
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Index  
Index  
Connect VCR to TV Monitor 80  
Connecting Audio Source 40  
Copy 17, 27, 69  
Copy Audio Insert 39, 40  
Copy Mode 37  
Copy New Audio Track 40  
Copy Tape 13, 15, 35, 39, 63, 68  
Copy Tape Button 35, 64, 65, 66  
Copy/Record Settings 21, 39  
Copying 70  
Symbols  
B
0–9 Buttons 23, 31, 32, 47  
8-Scene Editor 61, 62  
Basic Copying 35  
Basic Playback 41  
Batteries 1  
Blank Search 73  
Blank Space 69, 73  
A
Add Channel 31  
AM/PM 8  
Antenna 2, 29  
Antenna Cable 1  
Antenna Cable, RF 77  
Antenna In 77  
Antenna, Indoor/Outdoor 29  
Arrow Keys 67  
C
Cable 29  
Cable Box 77  
Cable Box Hookup 77  
Cable Box Recording 57  
CATV 29  
Copyright 2  
Cue 42  
D
Audio Connections 79  
Audio Inputs 81  
Audio Outputs 81  
Ch +/– Buttons 32  
Change Channels 26  
Channel 57  
Date and Time 27  
Date/Time Stamp 53, 71  
Day 8  
Audio Outputs, Left & Right 79  
Audio Right Input 16  
Audio Source 40  
Audio Track, New 40  
Audio Track, Original 40  
Auto 29, 37  
Auto Channel Search 5, 30, 31, 32  
Auto Clock Set 7, 9, 11  
Auto Clock Set Channel 11  
Auto Play 19, 41, 46, 64  
Auto Play/Rewind 46  
Auto Rewind 46  
Auto Setup 3, 5, 78  
Auto Time Set 5  
Auto Tracking 44  
Aux 26, 57, 81  
Auxiliary Inputs 79  
Channel List 31, 32  
Channel Number 57  
Channel Simulcast 57  
Channel Up/Down 15, 47  
Child Lock 19, 21  
Clear Button 13, 23, 25, 62, 74  
CLK/CTR Button 17, 69  
Clock 7, 69  
Clock Set Channel 11  
Clock/Counter/Time Remaining Display  
69  
Commercials, Cutting 64, 65, 66  
Commercials, Previewing 66  
Complete Program Record 58  
Computer Monitor 80  
Confirm Settings 59  
Connect Antenna to VCR 2  
Connect VCR to TV 2  
Daylight Savings Time 7, 9  
Deck 1 14, 26, 35, 37, 38, 41, 52,  
58, 64, 65, 66  
Deck 1 Record Source 51  
Deck 2 14, 26, 35, 37, 38, 41, 52,  
58, 61, 64, 65, 66, 68  
Deck 2 Record Source 51  
Deck Counter Position 27  
Deck One 17  
Deck One Tape Status 17  
Deck Play/Record Speed 27  
Deck Record Source 27  
Deck Select 15  
Deck Status 27, 28  
Deck Two 17  
Deck Two Tape Status 17  
Direct Time Search 74  
Display 13  
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Display Button 28  
Display Message 27  
I
N
Index Marks 69, 71, 72  
Index Marks, Automatic 70  
Index Marks, Manual 70  
Index Marks, Placing 70  
Index Scan 71  
Index Search 72  
Insert Tape 41, 59  
Internal Clock 5  
Normal 52  
Not Ready 60  
Number Keys (0-9) 32, 57, 74  
Number Keys (1-2) 58  
Number Keys (1-4) 57  
Double-Speed 43  
DSS (Digital Satellite System) 13, 83  
Dual-Deck VCR 1  
E
English 5, 6  
O
Error Messages 27  
Event Length, Set 56  
Event Number, Choose 55  
Event Type, Set 57  
EZ Copy 21, 36, 64  
On-Screen Display (OSD)  
26, 28, 49, 60, 70  
On-Screen Display Elements 27  
On-Screen Language 5, 6  
On-Screen Menu System 21  
On-Screen Titler 67  
J
Jet Search 42, 43  
L
F
One-Touch Recording (OTR) 48, 49, 68  
OSD 26, 28  
OTR (One Touch Recording) 49, 70  
Overlapping Events 60  
Language 6  
Left Arrow Key 23  
Loop 52  
Loop, Continuous 45, 52  
Loop Record 49  
Lowest Channel Found 30  
F.Adv/Skip Button 42, 43, 66  
F.Forward 14, 15, 24, 42, 72  
Factory Settings 25  
FAQs 85  
Fast-Forward 71, 72  
FM Stereo 57  
P
Panel Display 18  
Pause 15  
Frame Advance 42  
Freeze Frame 42  
M
Picture Search 42, 43  
Play Button  
15, 17, 24, 41, 42, 48, 69, 71  
Play Mode 42, 72, 74  
Play Tape 41  
Play/Still Mode 64  
Playback 17  
Playback Speed 38  
Plug In VCR 2  
French 5, 6  
Frequently Asked Questions 85  
Front Panel 15, 41  
Front Panel Display 17, 18, 48, 60, 69  
Front Panel Display Settings 18  
Front Panel Inputs 16, 81  
Main Menu 6, 21, 23  
Menu Navigation - Front Panel 24  
Menu Navigation - Remote Control 23  
Message, Composing 67  
Message, Saving 67  
Minute 8  
Monday-Friday 57  
Month 8  
H
Multi-Brand Remote Operation 84  
Multi-Brand Remote Setup 83  
Music 39  
HQ1 (High Quality 1) 37  
HQ2 (High Quality 2) 37  
PM 8  
Power 15  
Power Button 3, 49, 83  
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Review 43  
Setting Copy Audio Insert 39  
Setting Date/Time Stamp 53  
Setting Playback Mode 45  
Setup Menu 9, 21, 22  
Setup Titler Message 67  
Show Weak Channels 33  
Shuttle 43  
Simulcast 57  
Skip 43  
Skip Edit 65, 66  
Slow +/– Buttons 42  
Slow Motion 42  
SLP 17, 38, 50, 52, 58  
Source Tape 35, 61, 64, 65  
SP 17, 37, 38, 50, 58  
SP/SLP Button 14, 38, 50  
Spanish 5, 6  
Special Playback Features 42  
Speed Matching 38  
Standard Play (SP) 50, 58  
Stereo 77  
Still Button 14, 42, 65  
Stop 14, 17, 69, 73, 74  
Stop/Eject 15, 24  
Super Long Play (SLP) 50, 58  
Sync Edit 61, 65, 66  
Sync Edit, Pausing 65  
Sync Editing 64, 70  
Q
Rewind 15, 17, 24, 43, 71  
Rewind Button 72  
RF Antenna Cable 77  
Right Arrow 23  
QSound 13  
Quick Reference Guide 1  
R
S
RCA Cables 16, 79, 80, 81  
Read Me First 1  
Satellite Receiver 77  
Scene, Beginning of 62  
Scene, End of 62  
Scene Number 62  
Scene/Title Button 62, 68  
Screen Display 28  
Search/Index Button 70, 72, 74  
Search/Index Features 69  
Sequential 52  
Sequential/Loop 27  
Sequential/Loop Playback 45  
Sequential/Loop Recording 52  
Set AM/PM 8, 56  
Set Clock 7, 21  
Set Clock Manually 7  
Set Day 8, 56  
Real-Time Tape Counter 69  
Record Button 15, 47, 49, 68, 81  
Record Mode 49, 68  
Record Safety Tab 41, 47, 59, 60  
Record Source 51  
Record Speed 17, 27, 38, 50  
Record/Pause Mode 64  
Recording 70  
Recording, Basic 47  
Recording Deck, Set 58  
Recording Options 48  
Recording Source, Set 57  
Recording Speed 47  
Recording Speed, Set 58  
Recording, Start 68  
Recording Titles 67  
Registration Card 1  
Set Hour 8, 56  
Set Language 5  
Set Language Menu 3, 78  
Set Length (H) 56  
Set Length (M) 56  
Remote Control 1, 3, 19, 20, 23, 38,  
41, 70, 77, 83  
Remote Control Batteries 1  
Remote Control Overview 13  
Remote Eject 20  
Set Minute 8, 56  
Set Month 8, 56  
T
Remove Channel 32  
Repeat 43  
Reset Factory Settings 25  
Return to 0:00:00 75  
Reverse Jet Search 43  
Reverse Picture Search 43  
Set Panel Display 18  
Set Screen Display 28  
Set Time Zone 10  
Set TV to Auxiliary Mode 80  
Set VCR Output Channel 2  
Set Year 8  
T-120 Tape 50, 58  
Tape Counter Positions 69  
Tape Counter, Real-Time 69  
Tape Missing 60  
Tape Missing Tab 60  
Tape Speed 17  
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Target Tape 35, 61, 64  
Time 8, 11  
Time Remaining 69  
Time Zone 7, 9, 10  
Timer 17, 53, 60  
U
Up/Down Arrow Keys 57  
Up/Down Arrows 23  
User’s Guide 1  
Timer Event 58  
V
Timer Record 68, 81  
Timer Record Menu 55  
Timer Record Settings 81  
Timer Recording 17, 21, 25, 27, 53,  
55, 58, 59, 60, 70, 71  
Timer Recording Errors 17, 60  
Timer Recording, Setting 55  
Titler Message 67, 68  
Titler Message, Recording 68  
Titler, On-Screen 67  
Tracking 44  
VCR 2, 3, 17, 19  
VCR Mode 17, 84  
VCR Output Channel 78  
VHF/UHF Antenna 29  
VHS, Standard 41  
Video 80  
Video Equipment, Connecting Other 81  
Video Inputs 81  
Video Line Input 16  
Video Outputs 79, 80, 81  
Voice-Overs 39  
Tracking, Adjust Manually 44  
Tune TV 3  
Tuner 26, 28, 51  
Tuner & Channel List 21, 32, 33  
Tuner Band 29, 30  
W
Warranty 1  
Tuner Information 28  
Turn On TV 3  
Turn On VCR 3  
Watch Another Videotape 48  
Weak Channels 33  
Weekly 57  
TV 2, 3, 13, 77  
TV Button 83  
X
TV Mode 48  
TV Monitor 80  
TV Monitor Connections 80  
TV, Tuning 78  
XDS 11  
Y
TV View Button 14, 26, 27, 81  
TV/VCR Button 13, 15, 17, 47, 48, 80  
Year 8  
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