Page 2 - Director Accessory; • First, go through your raw 8mm camcorder; Video Editing Software; • When you’ve found
Go-Video Dual-Deck Director Accessory The Go-Video Dual-Deck Director allows you touse your computer to quickly and easily edityour videotapes. Dual-Deck Director eliminatesthe endless hours of drudgery normally associ-ated with editing videos and gives you greatresults without the purchase of expen...
Page 3 - User’s Guide; Go
GO VIDEO USER’S GUIDE 3 User’s Guide Contents Introduction ........................................................................ 2 Connecting YourDual-Deck TM VCR to Your TV or Monitor ............................. 4 Setting the Date and Time .................................................. 6 S...
Page 5 - The Owner’s Guides
INTRODUCING THE 8mm/VHS DUAL-DECK VCR 5 We’ve designed the menu system for the 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR to do your thinking for you. When you press themenu key, the menu that appears will depend on whatyou’re currently seeing on your TV screen. If you are watch-ing the VHS deck, pressing the menu key w...
Page 6 - Which cable attaches to the VCR’s IN jack on the back of; Basic Hookup
6 HOOKING UP YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR You can hook up your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR in exactlythe same way as you hook up any other VCR. If you alreadyown a VCR, take a few minutes to note how this VCR ishooked up. Then, simply swap the 8mm/VHS Dual-DeckVCR with your old VCR, using the same settings andconne...
Page 7 - Turn on the power for your VCR and your TV.; key on your VCR remote control.; Attach the cable from your antenna or cable TV service; a channel in your area.
HOOKING UP YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 7 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 2. A cable is supplied with your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR. Connect the round end of this cable to the OUT TO TVconnection on the back of your 8mm/VHS Dual-DeckVCR. Connect the other end of the cable to the VHF INor CABLE IN connection on the back of your ...
Page 8 - Setting the
8 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Setting the Date and Time If you plan on using the Timer Record and the Date andTime Stamp features of your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR,you’ll need to set the correct date and time. To set the current date and time: 1. Press MENU . The SET CLOCK MENU will appear. 2. Follow the ...
Page 9 - If you wish, you can program certain channels into or out
RECEIVING CABLE AND TV SIGNALS 9 Once you have your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR hooked up toyour antenna or cable system, you’ll need to set the antennaand the channel memory: 1. Press MENU on your remote control until the SETUP MENU appears on your screen. You may have to press MENU more than once. 2. Pr...
Page 10 - Playing
10 PLAYING A TAPE Playing a Tape Playing a tape on your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR is simple: 1. Insert an 8mm tape into the left-hand 8mm deck, or a VHS tape into the right-hand VHS deck of your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR. ➤ If the tape is a play-only tape, it will automati- cally begin to play when inserted...
Page 11 - Use the Copy Tape; feature to copy an 8mm tape onto a VHS; Make sure the VHS tape is long enough to record the; on the center front panel of the 8mm/VHS; Summary of Recording Speeds; tape is intact. If it’s; SP
COPYING A TAPE 11 Use the Copy Tape TM feature to copy an 8mm tape onto a VHS tape: 1. Make sure the VHS tape is long enough to record the entire 8mm tape. You can increase the recording time onthe VHS tape by changing the RECORD SPEED in theVHS MENU (LP is twice as long as SP; SLP is three timesas ...
Page 12 - Recording a; Insert a blank VHS tape. Make sure it is long enough to; TV View section of your remote control.
12 RECORDING A TV PROGRAM Recording a TV Program You can record TV shows onto a VHS tape with your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR. 1. Insert a blank VHS tape. Make sure it is long enough to tape the whole program. You can change the length ofthe VHS tape by changing the RECORD SPEED in theVHS MENU (LP double...
Page 13 - Setting the Timer; To program a Timer Recording:; Follow the prompt above the calendar to program the; Month • January is
SETTING THE TIMER TO RECORD LATER 13 Setting the Timer to Record Later You can program your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR to recordTV shows at a later time. You can program up to eight TimerRecording ‘events’ (shows), for weeks, months, or years inadvance. Note: You must have the VCR’s clock set to thecorre...
Page 14 - Source for the event • Press; TIMER; The Timer Record Summary Screen
14 SETTING THE TIMER TO RECORD LATER Source for the event • Press 1 to select CH to record a TV or cable TV channel. See the TIMERRECORD MENU section of the Reference Guide foroptions other than TUNER. Channel you wish to record • Use the numericalbuttons, and remember to enter a 0 first if the chan...
Page 16 - Automatic; Editing an 8mm tape onto VHS with Automatic Edit; Insert the 8mm tape that you want to edit, and a blank; Find the place on the 8mm tape where you want your; See the Videotape Editing
16 AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY EDITING Automatic Assembly Editing Editing your 8mm tapes onto VHS tapes is a breeze with the8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR’s Automatic Assembly EditingSystem. Just use the Automatic Editing keys on the remotecontrol or front panel to mark the beginning and end of upto eight individual ...
Page 17 - Play the 8mm tape until you get to the place where you; Correcting Mistakes
AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY EDITING 17 6. Play the 8mm tape until you get to the place where you want your scene to end, and press END . ➤ The Scene Edit List will proceed to Scene 2. ‘2’ and‘BEGIN’ will flash. 7. Repeat steps 4-6 for up to eight scenes. 8. Press STOP to stop the 8mm deck. 9. Press COPY TAPE...
Page 18 - Manual; To manually edit your 8mm tapes:; When the unwanted scene begins, press; Both decks will pause.; Find the place on the 8mm tape where you want to start; The 8mm deck will rewind slightly and begin to play.
18 MANUAL EDITING Manual Editing Sometimes you will need or prefer to do some editingmanually, rather than by using the Automatic AssemblyEditing System. For example, you might want to edit outcertain portions of a tape while you watch it. Or, you mightwant to mix together scenes from different 8mm ...
Page 19 - Adding; Audio Insert; until the AMERICHROME COPY MENU; to choose; to exit the menu system.; Insert your 8mm tape and a blank VHS tape. Prepare; Be sure to set AUDIO INSERT
ADDING NEW AUDIO 19 Adding New Audio You can use your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR to add newaudio to your VHS tapes. Use Audio Insert while copyingto get the audio signal from someplace other than the 8mmdeck (for example, from your stereo system). Use AudioDub to copy over the audio on an existing VHS ta...
Page 20 - Audio Dub; at the point where you want to replace the; DUB; DUB; to stop Audio Dubbing.
20 ADDING NEW AUDIO ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Audio Dub 1. Connect the source of your new audio (a tape player, for example) to the Line 1 (front panel) audio input jacks onthe 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR. See the Audio Connec-tions section of the Reference Guide for hookup instruc-tions. 2. Insert the VHS tape. 3....
Page 21 - Custom; Composing a Custom Title; Press 2 to select SET TITLE MESSAGE, and press; Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have composed your; Recording a Title
CUSTOM TITLING 21 Custom Titling You can create a title or caption of up to two lines, 16characters each, and record it onto a VHS tape. You mustapply the title while you are recording from TV or from an8mm tape. There are two steps to Custom Titling. First, compose thetitle. Second, record the titl...
Page 22 - Index; All other page numbers refer to Reference Guide
Index 100+ Key 24 8mm Format 49-50 8mm Indicator 13, 16, 17 8mm Key (TV View) 23 8mm Tape 45, 49, 68 8mm/VHS Key 13,22 Active Deck 2U AmeriChrome Copy Menu 36 Antenna, Setting 32, 7U Assembly Editing 41-43, 14U Audio, Adding New 63-65, 17U Audio Connections 61 Audio Dub 63-65, 17U Audio Insert 36, 6...
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Page 28 - AA Size Batteries - For the remote control.
You will find the following items in your 8mm/VHSDual-Deck VCR packaging: 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR - Model GV8050. Remote Control - Requires two AA size batteries(included). AA Size Batteries - For the remote control. Adapter - Adapts twin-lead to coaxial connectors. Coaxial Cable - connects the 8mm/VH...
Page 29 - Contents; AmeriChrome
CONTENTS 29 Contents 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck TM VCR ............................................... 2 Introduction ........................................................................ 4 Safety Instructions ............................................................... 6 Features ........................
Page 31 - NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:; CAUTION
8mm/VHS DUAL-DECK VCR 31 This symbol is intended to alert the user tothe presence of uninsulated dangerousvoltage within the product’s enclosure thatmay be of sufficient magnitude to consti-tute risk of fire or electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user tothe presence of important ope...
Page 34 - PORTABLE CART; Safety
34 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE 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 oper...
Page 35 - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 35 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operationof the video unit and to protect it from overheating.These openings must not be blocked or covered. Neverplace your VCR on a bed, sofa, rug or other simi...
Page 36 - If an outside
36 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE 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 toprovide some protection against voltage surges andbuilt-up static charges. Section 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, AN...
Page 38 - Features of Your; Copy Your 8mm Tapes onto VHS; Edit your 8mm tapes onto VHS
38 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Features of Your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Copy Your 8mm Tapes onto VHS The 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR allows you to copy your 8mmcamcorder tapes onto VHS tapes with just the press of theCopy Tape TM button (User's Guide, p. 9)! Go-Video’s AmeriChrome Circuitry maintains the high ...
Page 39 - Eliminate Guesswork with Real Time Counter
DUAL DECK VCR FEATURES 39 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Eliminate Guesswork with Real Time Counter The 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR features a counter thatmarks tape position in real time: hours, minutes, andseconds (p. 18). The Assembly Editor also counts each frame. Add Custom Titles and Captions to your Recordings Yo...
Page 40 - Create Special Effects with Special Playback Features
40 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Play Back Tapes Without Interruptionwith Video Sequencing TM GoVideo’s exclusive Video Sequencing allows you to playboth decks, in sequence, without interruption. This uninter-rupted playback feature also allows you to continuallyswitch back and forth from...
Page 41 - Front Panel; Front Panel Buttons and Indicators; while the VCR is in; VHS
DUAL-DECK VCR FRONT PANEL 41 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Front Panel Front Panel Buttons and Indicators POWER Press to turn your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCRon and off. If you press POWER while the VCR is in Rewind, Timer Record, Copy Tape, or One-TouchRecord, the VCR will automatically shut off afterthe functio...
Page 42 - Left Tower Buttons; advances you through the; The; Play Still is the same as
42 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F F Press to fast-forward the tape in the active deck.Press while a tape is playing to fast-forward whileviewing the picture (Forward Picture Search).Press and hold while a tape is playing to JetSearch (VHS deck only). VIEW Press to select the source that ...
Page 43 - Right Tower Buttons; again to advance the; Front Panel Jacks
DUAL-DECK VCR FRONT PANEL 43 Right Tower Buttons VHS Controls: STOP / EJECT Press to stop the VHS tape. Press to eject astopped tape. PAUSE Press to temporarily stop the VHS tape whileplaying or recording. Once the playback has beenpaused, you can press PAUSE again to advance the video one frame. If...
Page 44 - VHS Section; TUNER; mm VHS; mm Section
44 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE VHS Section 8mm TUNER L1 L2 These indicators are located on the far right ofthe display. One of these indicators will be ON,showing the record source for the VHS deck.For example, if the 8mm indicator is ON, thismeans that the VHS deck is recording or is readyto record fr...
Page 45 - mm and VHS Sections; SLP; Center Section
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 45 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ TIMER If you have programmed the VCR to record a TV show at a certain time (TimerRecord), the Timer indicator will be ON, telling you that the VCR will begin recordingat the time you have set. The Timer indicator will also be ON if the VCR is currentlyrecording...
Page 46 - The CH indicator tells you the channel to which your VCR is tuned.
46 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Clock/Counter/Time Remaining The clock/counter display normally shows the clock time. The clock time displays inhours and minutes, with AM and PM indicated. Pressing the CLK/CTR key once givesyou the tape counter for the active deck, in hours, minutes, and...
Page 47 - Playback Modes Display; VU Meter
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 47 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Playback Modes Display This display shows the playback status of the active deck. (To see which deck is active, checkthe indicator lights between the two decks—either the green 8mm light or the red VHS lightwill be on.) For a full description of playback modes,...
Page 48 - On Screen; once to turn on the On Screen Display with Date and; The Source for the 8mm deck; On Screen Display
48 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE On Screen Display The On Screen Display contains information about thestatus (e.g. Play, Stop, Rewind) of each deck, the RecordSource for the VHS deck, the TV View (what you are seeingon the TV screen), and the date and time. The On Screen Display appears on your screen a...
Page 49 - Deck Status
ON SCREEN DISPLAY 49 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Deck Status Displays the tape status (such as Play, Re-wind, etc.), current tape counter time or timeremaining, and tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP).M will be displayed if there is a memory stopon the tape. OTR and the duration will bedisplayed if One-Touch recording ...
Page 50 - Remote; Basic Viewing Controls; If you have a cable
50 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Remote Control Your remote control makes it simple to operate andprogram your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR. Take amoment to learn where the buttons are located on theremote control. Basic Viewing Controls POWER Press to turn your 8mm/VHS Dual-DeckVCR on and off. TV/VCR Press to ...
Page 51 - mm/VHS Deck Controls; Press; TV View on the remote control, or press; TV View Controls
REMOTE CONTROL 51 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 8mm/VHS Deck Controls Press 8mm or VHS TV View on the remote control, or press 8mm / VHS on the front panel or remote control to select the active deck. REW Press while active deck is stopped to rewind thetape. Press while a tape is playing to rewind whileviewing th...
Page 52 - Numerical Keys
52 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Note: If you have a cable converter box, you must use it to change channels. 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 Note: In most cases, manually adjusting VHS tracking won’t be necessary. Your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR automatically adjusts tracking when you press PLAY on the V...
Page 53 - Automatic Editing Controls; will appear on the On; VHS Slow Motion Keys; to restore normal
REMOTE CONTROL 53 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Automatic Editing Controls You must have an 8mm tape inserted to use the AutomaticEditing keys. SCENE Press to enter the 8-scene Automatic AssemblyEditing screen. Press again to enter the Scene List.While in the Scene List, press to cycle through thelist. BEGIN Whil...
Page 54 - Special Keys; Press to toggle the Tape Counter Memory Stop for
54 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Special Keys RECORD Press to start recording onto a VHS tape. Presswhile tape is paused to resume recording. Presswhile recording to activate One Touch Recording.Press while in Play Still to move to Record Pause. COPY TAPE Press to start and stop AmeriChro...
Page 56 - Video Sequencing and Loop Play
56 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ • Press REW to enter Reverse Picture Search. The tape will run in reverse at high speed, and you will be able to seethe picture. will blink on the Front Panel Display. Press REW again to resume playback. • Press and hold REW to enter Reverse Jet Search (VH...
Page 57 - Be sure to set the PLAY
SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 57 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ With Loop Play, your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR will play an8mm tape, then automatically activate the VHS deck tobegin playing. The 8mm tape will rewind while the VHStape is playing. When the VHS tape has finished playing, itwill automatically rewind and the ...
Page 58 - on the remote control. One of four main; over and over, you will cycle through these; will summon the VHS menu. If your current TV View; will summon the Timer Record menu.; and
58 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE On Screen Menu System Note: When you first set up your Dual-Deck VCR, pressing MENU will summon the SET CLOCK MENU, and then the SETUP MENU, because you will need to set the clock, the antenna input, and the channel memory before you can use many of the features of your D...
Page 60 - Setup; Don’t select AUTO PROGRAM; to enter that submenu.; to set ANTENNA IN to the source; if you want the VCR to automati-
60 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Setup Menu 2: AUTO PROGRAM TUNER/CHANNEL MENU 1: ANTENNA IN MENU KEY FOR PREV MENU SELECT KEY TO CHOOSE ARROW KEYS TO CHANGE 4: TUNER AUDIO - - STD CATV 3: SET CHANNEL MEMORY STEREO Note: Don’t select AUTO PROGRAM unless you are prepared to wait a few minutes while the ch...
Page 61 - or use the arrow keys to move to SET CHAN-; until you reach your desired tuner
ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 61 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 3. Press 3 or use the arrow keys to move to SET CHAN- NEL MEMORY. Press SELECT to manually enter or delete channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. You can ADD orDELETE any channel by using the number keys to tunein to that channel, then use the arrow keys to move toADD o...
Page 62 - SET CLOCK MENU; from the SET; AUTO FEATURES MENU; Use the arrow keys to move to KEY TONES. Press; Use the arrow keys to move to PLAY MODE. Press
62 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ You must set the date and time before you can use the TimerRecord feature and the Date/ Time Stamp feature. 2: KEY TONES3: PLAY MODE AUTO FEATURES MENU OFF - - 1: AUTO PLAY/REW - OFF NORMAL MENU KEY FOR PREV MENU SELECT KEY TO CHOOSE ARROW KEYS TO CHANGE T...
Page 64 - DISPLAY MENU
64 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE AmeriChrome Copy Menu 2: AUDIO INSERT AMERICHROME COPY MENU 1: SET DISPLAY OPTIONS - OFF MENU KEY FOR NEXT MENU SELECT KEY TO CHOOSE ARROW KEYS TO CHANGE 2: SET TITLE MESSAGE3: TITLER DISPLAY MENU 1: TIME STAMP MENU KEY FOR PREV MENU SELECT KEY TO CHOOSE ARROW KEYS TO CHA...
Page 65 - TITLER SETUP SCREEN
ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 65 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz., ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ., 0123456789?= ' :() ➔ - /*# ■ ➔ : --- - - - - - WHEN OK PUSH MENU _ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ TITLER SETUP SCREEN The TITLER SETUP SCREEN consists of two parts: a blanksection where your title will appear and a section consistin...
Page 66 - Timer; SET TIMER RECORD; While in the TIMER RECORD; to advance; to
66 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Timer Record Menu Use the TIMER RECORD MENU when you want to set theDual-Deck VCR to record at a later time The TIMERRECORD MENU contains two submenus, SET TIMERRECORD and the TIMER RECORD SUMMARY. SET TIMER RECORD Press SELECT to enter the SET TIMER RECORD screen. Use th...
Page 67 - TIMER RECORD SUMMARY; Do not press
ON SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 67 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Set CH to the channel on which the program will be shown.If you have a cable converter box, you’ll have to set thischannel on the converter box. Set CH in the SET TIMERRECORD menu to whichever channel that you must keepyour VCR tuned to (call your cable compa...
Page 68 - Timer Record Priorities; Give priority to the event with the latest starting time.; Fail-Safe Timer Recording
68 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Timer Record Priorities Your Dual-Deck VCR must prioritize your Timer RecordEvents if you have accidentally set the Timer to recorddifferent events at the same time. If there is a Timer RecordEvent conflict, the Dual-Deck VCR will: 1. Give priority to the ...
Page 69 - Videotape; Automatic Assembly Editing with Your; Preparing an Automatic Assembly Edit List; You will get the best quality
VIDEOTAPE EDITING 69 Videotape Editing With your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR, you can edit your 8mmtapes onto VHS tapes quickly and easily. Your editing may beas complicated as shooting many scenes, reviewing the tape,deciding on a final format and putting it back together, or assimple as removing unwante...
Page 70 - Here is an example of notes for an assembly edit:; Performing an Automatic Assembly Edit
70 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE As you mentally break your 8mm tape up into segments,write down the Tape Counter positions for the beginningand end of each segment, and what is happening inthe segment. ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Here is an example of notes for an assembly edit: 00:01:08 to 00:03:34 Josh opening bi...
Page 71 - Manual Assembly Editing; Insert the 8mm tape with the new scene, and the VHS; tape of the birthday party.; Make sure the VHS deck is the active deck (check the; front panel indicator light, and press; Play the VHS tape to the last frame of the last scene,
VIDEOTAPE EDITING 71 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ The Scene List number will automatically move to Scene 2.Repeat the above procedure to program the beginning andend of the scene with Josh opening his tool kit. The Scene List number will automatically move to Scene 3.Now, if you want to, you can move the 8mm tap...
Page 72 - When the 8mm tape has played to the point where you; When the desired scene is over, press; Glitches; Insert Editing
72 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE then press PAUSE to Still the playback. If you need to, fine-tune this location using Rewind, Slow-Motionplayback, or Frame Advance. 4. Press RECORD to put the VHS deck into Record Pause. ➤ The TV View will revert to the Tuner. 5. Press 8mm / VHS to switch control to the ...
Page 73 - More Editing Tips; Recording your 8mm Tape
VIDEOTAPE EDITING 73 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ track. Audio insert editing places new audio over existingaudio on the linear audio track. An important differencebetween Assembly Editing and Insert Editing is that withInsert Editing, you are editing onto a tape that already hasmaterial on it. In fact, you cann...
Page 76 - mm and; VHS Format; Linear Audio Track; VHS Tape
76 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE 8mm and VHS Formats VHS Format VHS videotape is 1/2" magnetic tape that carries three‘tracks’: a linear audio (sound) track, a video (picture) track,and a control track. The video track also contains the Hi-Fiaudio. Linear Audio Track You can think of the linear audio...
Page 77 - Control Track; mm Format
8mm AND VHS FORMAT 77 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Hi-Fi Audio Hi-Fi audio is recorded along with video on the video trackof a VHS tape. In pre-recorded tapes, the sound will berecorded in two places: once on the linear audio track, andonce as Hi-Fi audio on the video track. Hi-Fi audio quality isfar superior. Y...
Page 78 - VHS Tape Cassette; Record Safety Tab
78 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ VHS Tape Cassette Record Safety Tab Record Safety Tab Both VHS and 8mm tapes have record safety tabs, to protectyou from accidentally recording over your tapes. On a VHStape, you break the record safety tab off to prohibit record-ing. If you later wish to ...
Page 79 - key on the remote control. You can reset; so that the zero point is at the beginning of the tape.; Memory Stop; key on your remote control. You will see an M below
TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP 79 Tape Counter& Memory Stop Your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Tape Counter allows you tonote the location of specific sections of your tapes and findthem quickly later. This Tape Counter counts in real time—hours, minutes, and seconds. You can see the Tape Counter for both...
Page 80 - VHS Index; Use the Numerical Keys to enter an INDEX value. This
80 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE VHS Index Search System The 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR uses the VHS Index SearchSystem (VISS). This system is the VHS standard, so you canuse the 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR’s index system withtapes made on other VCRs and VHS camcorders that alsouse the VISS system. The 8mm/VHS Dual...
Page 81 - Connecting Your; Your cable converter box, if you have one, works the same
HOOKING UP YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 81 Connecting Your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Your exact hookup will depend on whether or not yousubscribe to cable, and whether you have a cable converterbox or other equipment (such as a laser disc player, satellite,etc). However, the basic idea is the same no matter whatk...
Page 83 - Basic TV Antenna Hookup:
HOOKING UP YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 83 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Basic TV Antenna Hookup: Basic Cable Hookup: IN FROM ANTENNA: OUT TO TV: VIDEO L R AUDIO IN (LINE 2) OUT 3 4 CH DUAL-DECK VCR BACK PANEL Twin-lead Coaxial ANTENNA CABLES or Adapter (supplied) VHF/UHF TV BACK PANEL Dual-Deck VCR Cable (supplied) MULTIM...
Page 84 - Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
84 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas, you’ll need topurchase a device called a combiner. This attaches to bothantenna cables on one side and to a cable which goes to theVCR’s IN FROM ANTENNA connection on the other. IN FR...
Page 85 - Cable Converter Box Hookup; Attach the cable that comes out of your wall with the; input connection on the back of your cable converter box.; Attach one end of the cable supplied with your cable; If you don’t see a blue screen
HOOKING UP YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 85 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Cable Converter Box Hookup Use this hookup if you have a converter box with your cablesystem. You will be able to record any cable channel whichyou subscribe to, and watch that channel. With this hookup,you must always keep your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCRt...
Page 86 - Set the channel on the front display panel of your 8mm/; You should be getting a picture!; Advanced Cable Converter Box Hookup; If you are not getting a good
86 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 8. Set the channel on the front display panel of your 8mm/ VHS Dual-Deck VCR to 2, 3, or 4. Call your cablecompany to find out which of these channels to use. 9. Use your cable converter box to select any channel. ➤ You should be getting a picture! 10. Pre...
Page 87 - Using the cable supplied with your cable converter box,; by your cable system.; With all three devices turned on, tune your cable; converter box to channel 3 and push the; You should see a blue screen and a menu. Press
HOOKING UP YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 87 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 1. Place your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR next to your TV and plug the VCR power cord into a wall outlet.Disconnect all antenna and cable connections. 2. Using the cable supplied with your cable converter box, connect the round end of this cable to the OUT ...
Page 88 - Attach the cable that comes out of your wall to the IN
88 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 6. Attach the cable that comes out of your wall to the IN FROM ANTENNA connection on the back of your8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR. ➤ With TV/VCR on VCR, you should see thechannel that the VCR is tuned to. With TV/VCRon TV, you should see the channel that the cabl...
Page 89 - Audio; Listening to TV and VCR Audio; Connect the AUDIO OUT connections on your 8mm/
AUDIO CONNECTIONS 89 Audio Connections Listening to TV and VCR Audio on Your Stereo System You can connect your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR to yourstereo system, and hear your 8mm and VHS tapes and thoseTV programs that are broadcast with MTS Stereo Soundthrough your stereo speakers. Or, if you have a ste...
Page 90 - Recording Simulcast Stereo; Connect your stereo amplifier tape or record output; press; on the remote control, or; behind the
90 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Recording Simulcast Stereo with your TV Programs Sometimes the stereo audio portion of a TV broadcast willbe simultaneously broadcast (“Simulcast”) on a radio stationin your area. You can listen to this stereo audio and record itfrom the radio onto your VH...
Page 91 - Audio Insert is used while copying a tape
ADDING NEW AUDIO 91 Adding New Audio You can use your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR to add newaudio to your VHS tapes. There are two separate places on aVHS tape where audio is recorded, the Hi-Fi track and thelinear audio track. There are two corresponding methods foradding new audio. Audio Insert copies a...
Page 93 - Audio Mixing
ADDING NEW AUDIO 93 7. Press DUB . ➤ DUB on the Front Panel Display will be ON. The On Screen Display will say DUB REC. The audio fromLine 1 will record onto the VHS tape, replacing theexisting audio. 8. Press STOP to stop Audio Dubbing. Audio Mixing If you have an audio mixer, you can record new au...
Page 94 - Monitor; key has no
94 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Monitor Connections Some Dual-Deck VCR owners may have a monitor style TV.Monitor style TV’s offer improved picture and sound qualityover standard TV’s, because they receive the video and audiosignal directly from the VCR. A standard TV receives the videoand audio signal ...
Page 95 - key on your remote control; VCR right front panel until Line 2 is selected).; key. If the RECORD SOURCE in the VHS MENU; while viewing Line 2.
CONNECTING OTHER VIDEO EQUIPMENT 95 Connecting OtherVideo Equipment You can connect your other video equipment to your 8mm/VHS Dual- Deck VCR by using the Video and Audio inputjacks. One set of input jacks (Line 1) is located on the frontof your VCR, below the 8mm deck. A second set of jacks(Line 2)...
Page 96 - Care of Your; Placement of Your Dual-Deck VCR; • Place your Dual-Deck VCR within three feet, but not on; Cleaning the Dual-Deck VCR Cabinet
96 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Care of Your Dual-Deck VCR Placement of Your Dual-Deck VCR • Place your Dual-Deck VCR within three feet, but not on top of your TV. • Place your Dual-Deck VCR in a horizontal position only. • Do not place your Dual-Deck VCR in extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. S...
Page 97 - Humidity Requirements
CARE OF YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 97 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Humidity Requirements If your Dual-Deck VCR is suddenly moved from a cold to awarm place, moisture may form inside the unit. Beforeoperating, allow at least 2 hours after plugging in the powercord for your Dual-Deck VCR to dry completely. Failure todo so...
Page 98 - Technical; VIDEO PLAYBACK SYSTEM (8mm) Rotary two-head helical scanning FM
98 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE Technical Specifications VIDEO RECORD SYSTEM (VHS) Rotary, Double azimuth four-head helicalscanning system. Luminance: FMazimuth recording. Color: Converted sub-carrier phase shift recording. VIDEO PLAYBACK SYSTEM (8mm) Rotary two-head helical scanning FM system. Quasi Hi...
Page 100 - Help; “I’m not getting a
100 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE First, make sure that the TV/VCR key is set to VCR and thatyour TV is set to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel is set onthe back of your VCR. You can use the TV/VCR key on theremote control. If the picture is bad while watching the VCR and your TV isset to channel 3 or 4...
Page 102 - “My On Screen Display
102 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ The VCR has had difficulty with the tape loading mecha-nism. To reset, turn the power off, and on again. If this doesnot clear the error, unplug the VCR from the wall andinspect both tape slots for foreign objects or crooked tapes. If there is scene infor...
Page 103 - WHO DOES THIS WARRANTY BENEFIT AND FOR HOW LONG?; Limited
LIMITED WARRANTY 103 The product you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured underGo-Video’s rigid quality standards and should give you satisfactory and dependable operation.However, like all consumer electronic products, it may occasionally require adjustment,replacement part...
Page 104 - State briefly the trouble you are having.; ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY; GO-VIDEO WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
104 GO VIDEO REFERENCE GUIDE ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ To obtain warranty service, you will need to call Go-Video at the telephone number shownbelow and provide the following information to Go-Video or its service center: 1. Model, serial number and all of the other data shown on the model plate (on the bac...
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