Page 2 - NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do notexpose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not openthe cabinet; dangerous high voltage is present. Referservicing to qualified personnel only. This videocassette recorder should only be used with 120V, 60Hz(standard U.S. household) curr...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Safety v
TABLE OF CONTENTS i Table of Contents Safety v Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................................. v 1 - Basic Connections 1 First Things First ......................................
Page 4 - - Copy Features 37
ii DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE 4 - Tuner & Channel List 29 Tuner Band ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29Auto Channel Search ...........................................
Page 5 - - Timer Recording 57
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 8 - Timer Recording 57 How to Set a Timer Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 57Timer Recording Errors .................................................................
Page 6 - Appendix B - Help 87
iv DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Appendix B - Help 87 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................................................................................................................. 87Technical Specifications ................................................................
Page 7 - Important Safety Instructions; Safety
SAFETY v 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 ...
Page 9 - First Things First; Unpack your Dual-Deck VCR; - Basic Connections
BASIC CONNECTIONS 1 First Things First Unpack your Dual-Deck VCR As you unpack, please check that the followingitems are included in your Dual-Deck VCRpacking case:• Dual-Deck VCR• User’s Guide• Remote Control• 2 “AA” Batteries• 1 RF (Radio Frequency) Antenna Cable• Read Me First/Quick Reference Gui...
Page 10 - Connect Antenna to VCR; Connect Antenna/Basic Cable
2 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE IN (FROM ANT.) RF OUT (TO TV) R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT CH 3 4 IN (FROM ANT.) RF OUT (TO TV) R AUDIO L VIDEO LINE OUT CH 3 4 Connect Antenna to VCR Connect the RF antenna cable from yourindoor/outdoor antenna or cable walloutlet to the IN (FROM ANT.) jack on theback panel of...
Page 11 - Turn On VCR; Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4
BASIC CONNECTIONS 3 Turn On VCR Press the Power button on the remote controlor on the VCR’s front panel. Turn On TV Press the power button on the TV. Tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Be sure to use the same channel you used inStep 3. Basic Connection is Complete! The Language menu will appear on yourtelevi...
Page 13 - Set Language; Auto Setup; Run Auto Setup; Auto Setup is Complete!
INITIAL SETTINGS 5 2 - Initial Settings Set Language Press 1, 2, or 3 to select English, French, or Spanish. Tochange the language at any other time, see page 6. Auto Setup 1 2 The first time you hook up andturn on your Dual-Deck VCR,it will run Auto Setup. First,you will be prompted to selectthe on...
Page 14 - Open “Main Menu”; Set Language Manually
6 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE MAIN MENU 1 : EZ Copy Off 2 : Child Lock Off 3 : Timer Recording4 : 8-Scene Edit List5 : Setup Titler Message6 Language/Langue/Idioma / To Move To Select MENU to Quit Hold MENU Key For Setup ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ MENU PRINCIPAL 1 : Copie facile non 2 : Contrôle d'enfant non 3 : Enreg. pr...
Page 15 - Open “Setup Menu”; Select “Set Clock Menu”; Turn Off “Auto Clock Set”; Set Clock Manually
INITIAL SETTINGS 7 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3seconds. Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1. Turn Off “Auto Clock Set” Press the right arrow key once. “Set Clock”will replace “Time Zone” and “Clock SetChannel.” Choose “Set Clock” Press the down arrow key until “Set Clock”is sel...
Page 16 - Set the Time; Save Settings
8 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Set the Time Use the number keys or the up/down arrowkeys to adjust the following items. To skip anitem, press the right arrow key:• Set Month — Enter the month as a 2-digit number; i.e. August = “08” • Set Year — Enter the year as a 2-digit number; i.e. 1999 = “99” • Set D...
Page 17 - Open the “Setup Menu”; Set Daylight Savings Time
INITIAL SETTINGS 9 Open the “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3seconds. Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1. Choose “Daylight Savings” Press the down arrow key until “DaylightSavings” is selected. Set “Daylight Savings” Press the right arrow key to select among:• Auto — Uses local channel ...
Page 18 - Select “Time Zone”; Set Time Zone
10 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Open the “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3 sec-onds. Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1 or press the Set Timer button. Select “Time Zone” Press the down arrow key until “Time Zone”is selected. Set “Time Zone” Press the right arrow key to select among: • Auto —...
Page 19 - Set Auto Clock Set Channel
INITIAL SETTINGS 11 Open the “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3seconds. Select “Set Clock Menu” Press 1. Select “Clock Set Channel” Press the down arrow key until “Clock SetChannel” is selected. Set “Clock Set Channel” Press the right arrow key repeatedly to selectamong: • Auto — Auto...
Page 21 - Remote Control Overview
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 •MUTE •LCV •VOL •CH 100+ REPEAT AUTO SHUTTLE TRK TRK F.ADV/SKIP POWER •TV •CABLE •DSS VCR C OP Y TAPE SLOW *Power — Turns the VCR on and off. Note:Power will come on automatically when youinsert a videotape. Slow +/– — In Play mode, plays the tape atvary...
Page 23 - Front Panel Overview
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 15 Front Panel Overview Stop/Eject — Stopsthe tape in theactive deck. Presstwice to eject thetape. In menus,moves selectionarrow down. Pause — Pauses thetape in the activedeck. F.Forward — In Stopmode, fast-forwards thetape. In Play mode,visually searches the tapeforward (Cue)...
Page 24 - Front Panel Inputs
16 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Front Panel Inputs Copy Tape Menu TV/VCR Video L Audio R Channel Hi-Fi Deck V 9550 Audio Left Input — (White) Useto connect the left audio signalfrom your external device withan RCA cable. Connect monau-ral (mono) audio sources here. Video Line Input — (Yellow)Use to conne...
Page 25 - Front Panel Display
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 17 Front Panel Display SAP — Lights when aSecond Audio Program,usually a second lan-guage, is available for thecurrent tuner channel. Deck Two Tape Status —Graphically shows youthe status of the tape inDeck 2; i.e. Stop, Play,Rewind, etc. 00:00:00 — Shows you the current time,...
Page 26 - Front Panel Display Settings
18 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Front Panel Display Settings Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3seconds. Select “Dual-Deck Features” Press 4. Set “Panel Display” Press 4 repeatedly to turn Panel Display to: • Auto — Dims automatically between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM • On — Makes Front Pan...
Page 27 - Child Lock
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 19 Child Lock Open “Main Menu” Press the Menu button on the remotecontrol. Set “Child Lock” Press 2 repeatedly to turn Child Lock on oroff. With Child Lock set to “On”:• The VCR will not power on automatically when a tape is inserted. • Tapes will not play automatically when y...
Page 28 - Remote Eject
20 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Remote Eject Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button for 3seconds. Select “Dual-Deck Features” Press 4. Set “Remote Eject” Press 1 repeatedly to turn Remote Eject onor off. The default setting is “On.” 1 2 3 Remote Eject allows you to ejecttapes by pressing Stop o...
Page 29 - Main Menu Tree
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 21 Main Menu Tree The On-Screen Menu System isthe control center of your Dual-Deck VCR. It is divided into twosections:• Main Menu — for everyday functions, like EZ Copy, ChildLock, and Timer Recording. • Setup Menu — for seldom used “set and forget” options,like Set Clock, Co...
Page 30 - Setup Menu Tree
22 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Setup Menu Tree SETUP MENU 1 Set Clock Menu 2 : Copy/Record Settings3 : Tuner And Channel List4 : Dual-Deck Features5 : Reset Factory Settings ____________________________________ / = Move = Sel MENU=Quit ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ COPY AND RECORD SETTINGS 1 Copy Mode Auto 2 : Speed Matching...
Page 31 - Right Arrow; Menu Navigation - Remote Control; Menu
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 23 Right Arrow Selects and cycles throughmenu items. 0–9 Direct method of selectingand changing menu items(used in the examplesthroughout this manual). Clear Cancels certain selections inthe menus. Menu Navigation - Remote Control Use the following buttons toenter and navigate...
Page 32 - Menu Navigation - Front Panel
24 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Reco Rewind Play F. Forward Pause Stop / Eject Reco Rewind Play F. Forward Pause Stop / Eject Menu Navigation - Front Panel The following front panelbuttons can also be used toenter and navigate within themenu system. Menu Press and release to enter the Main Menuand adjust...
Page 33 - Reset Factory Settings
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 25 Reset Factory Settings Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button on the remotecontrol for 3 seconds. Select “Reset Factory Settings” Press 5. Decide What to Reset Press 1 if you want to reset everything exceptthe clock and any saved Timer Recordings.Press 2 if you wa...
Page 34 - On-Screen Display Overview; Bring up On-Screen Display
26 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2 Still Aux Record - H : MM : SS - H : MM : SS SP SLP Thu Jan 14, 1999 12 : 34 PM Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2 Still Deck 2 Record - H : MM : SS - H : MM : SS SP SLP Source Ch # # Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2 Still Deck 1 Record - H : MM : SS - H : MM : SS SP SLP Sou...
Page 35 - On-Screen Display Elements
THE DUAL - DECK SYSTEM 27 Deck 1 TV VIEW Deck 2 Still Deck 2 Record - H : MM : SS Stereo - H : MM : SS SP SLP Preparing Copy Source Ch # # TV View — Shows the source youare currently watching (Tuner,Deck 1, Deck 2, Aux). In TunerView, shows the Channel Number. Deck Status — Shows current tapestatus ...
Page 37 - Tuner Band; Select “Tuner & Channel List”
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST 29 Tuner Band 4 - Tuner & Channel List Broadcast television comesinto your home in one of twoways: over the air via antenna,or through a cable via a localCATV (Community AntennaTelevision) provider or Satel-lite. The Tuner Band settingallows you to specify whichsource you ...
Page 38 - Auto Channel Search
30 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Auto Channel Search You can perform Auto ChannelSearch at any time to storeonly those channels which areactive in your area. 1 2 3 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select “Auto Channel Search” Press ...
Page 39 - Add Channel
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST 31 Add Channel Follow these steps to add achannel that was not detectedduring Auto Channel Search. 1 2 3 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 sec-onds. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select “Add Channel” Press the down arrow until Add Channel isse...
Page 40 - Remove Channel
32 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Remove Channel 1 2 3 Follow these steps to remove achannel that was stored duringAuto Channel Search. Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3seconds. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select “Remove Channel” Press the down arrow until Remove Channel...
Page 41 - Show Weak Channels
TUNER AND CHANNEL LIST 33 Show Weak Channels 1 2 3 When you run Auto ChannelSearch, it will skip channelswith weak signals, i.e. poorpicture quality. With ShowWeak Channels, you can addmore channels to your list bylowering the cut-off point atwhich a picture is acceptableto view. Open “Setup Menu” P...
Page 42 - Tuner Audio
34 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Tuner Audio 1 2 3 Most television programs arebroadcast in stereo. However,in certain circumstances, youmay wish to set the TunerAudio to mono, SAP orTV+SAP. Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 sec-onds. Select “Tuner & Channel List” Press 3. Select ...
Page 45 - Basic Copying; Insert Source Tape
COPY FEATURES 37 5 - Copy Features Basic Copying To copy a tape, simply putyour source tape in Deck 1,your blank tape in Deck 2, andpress Copy Tape. The tape inDeck 1 will begin copying toDeck 2. 1 2 3 Insert Source Tape Put the tape you wish to copy in Deck 1 onthe left side of the VCR. Insert Targ...
Page 46 - EZ Copy
38 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE EZ Copy EZ-Copy automates the entirecopy process so you can copyan entire tape at the touch of abutton. Just press the CopyTape button, and the VCR willrewind both decks completely,copy the source tape to thetarget tape, rewind both decksagain, and eject the tapes. 1 2 Ope...
Page 47 - Copy Mode; Select “Copy/Record Settings”
COPY FEATURES 39 Copy Mode There are two methods ofcopying a tape from Deck 1 toDeck 2: HQ1 (High Quality 1)and HQ2 (High Quality 2).HQ1 is best if your source tapeis recorded in SP. HQ2 is bestif your source tape is recordedin LP or SLP. The Auto settingwill make this choice for you. 1 2 3 Open “Se...
Page 48 - Speed Matching
40 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Speed Matching Speed Matching automaticallysets the Deck 2 record speedto be the same as the Deck 1playback speed when copyinga tape. You will typically getthe best results with thisfeature turned on. You mustdisable this feature to copymultiple movies onto a singleblank t...
Page 49 - Copy Audio Insert
COPY FEATURES 41 Copy Audio Insert You can insert a new audiotrack, such as music or voice-overs, while you are copying atape. 1 2 3 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2. Set “Copy Audio Insert” Press 3 repeatedly to set Copy Audio Ins...
Page 50 - Connect Audio Source
42 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Copy Tape Power Deck Select Record Rewind Play F. Forward Pause Stop / Eject Menu TV/VCR Video L Audio R Channel Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Deck DDV 9550 Connect Audio Source Connect the external audio source to thefront audio inputs (Aux). Copy New Audio Track Insert tapes in both ...
Page 51 - - Playback Features; Insert Tape; Or
PLAYBACK FEATURES 43 6 - Playback Features Basic Playback To play a videotape, simplyinsert it in either deck andpress the Play button. 1 2 Insert Tape Insert a standard VHS tape into Deck 1 orDeck 2. Play Tape Press Play on the remote control or thefront panel. Notes:• If Auto Play is on and the ta...
Page 52 - Special Playback Features; Freeze Frame
44 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Special Playback Features While a tape is playing, youcan enjoy a variety of specialplayback features, includingFreeze, Skip, Slow Motion,and more. Press the Playbutton again to resumenormal playback. Freeze Frame From Play mode, press Play/Still to freeze asingle frame. F...
Page 53 - Review; Skip
PLAYBACK FEATURES 45 Review From Play mode, press Rewind to review attwo speeds:• Picture Search — Press and release Rewind to review the tape at 5 timesnormal speed. • Jet Search — Press and hold Rewind to review the tape at 9 times normal speed. Skip From Play mode, press F.Adv/Skip repeat-edly up...
Page 54 - Tracking; Adjust Tracking Manually
46 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Tracking Adjusting the Tracking removesthe lines that sometimesappear during playbackbecause of slight differences inrecording decks. Your Dual-Deck VCR will automaticallyalign the recorded tracks withthe playback heads to solvethis problem. You may also settracking manual...
Page 55 - Sequential/Loop Playback
PLAYBACK FEATURES 47 Sequential/Loop Playback You can insert two tapes inyour Dual-Deck VCR and havethem play sequentially or in acontinuous loop. For example,you may rent a movie thatcomes on two videotapes andwatch them seamlessly oneafter the other. You may alsoset two sales or training tapesto l...
Page 57 - Playback Audio Settings
PLAYBACK FEATURES 49 Playback Audio Settings Your Dual-Deck VCR willplayback tapes in Hi-Fi stereosound. Occasionally, youmay wish to turn Hi-Fi soundoff and listen to the linearaudio track only. 1 2 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the menu button on theremote control for 3 seconds. Select “Dual-De...
Page 59 - - Recording Features; Select a Channel to Record
RECORDING FEATURES 51 7 - Recording Features Basic Recording You can record your favoriteTV shows at the touch of theRecord button. Be sure yourvideotape has a Record SafetyTab. If it is missing, you cancover the opening with a smallpiece of tape. Warning: Do notcover this opening unless youare sure...
Page 60 - Recording Options
52 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Recording Options While a recording is inprogress, you can watch adifferent channel, watch avideotape in the other deck, oradd recording time in 30-minute increments. To Stop Recording... Press Stop. To Pause Recording... Press Play/Still. To resume recording, pressRecord....
Page 61 - Start Recording; Activate OTR
RECORDING FEATURES 53 One-Touch Recording (OTR) OTR allows you to addrecording time in 30-minuteincrements at the touch of abutton. 1 2 Start Recording Follow the instructions on page 51. Activate OTR While in Record mode, press Record againto activate One-Touch Recording. OTR0:30 will appear on the...
Page 62 - Record Speed; Set Record Speed; Maximum Record Time
54 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Record Speed You can adjust the speed atwhich your Dual-Deck VCRrecords, e.g. to fit more than 2hours of programming on a T-120 tape. 1 2 Start Recording Follow the instructions on page 51. Set Record Speed Press the SP/SLP button on the remotecontrol to switch the record ...
Page 63 - Record Source
RECORDING FEATURES 55 Record Source You can set the Dual-DeckVCR to record from the Tuner,Decks or Aux inputs. The Autosetting will record whatever iscurrently visible on-screen. 1 2 3 Open “Setup Menu” Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds. Select “Copy/Record Settings” Press 2. Set “Deck 2 ...
Page 65 - How to Set a Timer Recording; Open ”Select Event Menu”; Choose Event Number
TIMER RECORDING 57 8 - Timer Recording How to Set a Timer Recording Sometimes you may wish torecord a television show whenyou’re not home. Or you maywant to create a library of yourfavorite TV shows. The TimerRecording Feature allows youto set up to 16 events at a timeup to 1 year in advance. 1 2 Op...
Page 66 - Set Event Date & Time; Set Event Length
58 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE 3 4 Set Event Date & Time Use the number keys to set the date andtime of the event. The default setting is thecurrent date and time. To leave an entryunchanged, press the right arrow key. If youenter an invalid number, you will beprompted to reenter a valid one.• Set M...
Page 67 - Set Event Type; Set Recording Source
TIMER RECORDING 59 SET SOURCE [1-2] : 01 Aug 1998 12:25 PM 1H00M Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 - Time Ch10 Deck2 Auto SET SOURCE [1-2] Ch## Aux 5 6 Set Event Type Use the number keys (1-4) to set how oftenthe event will be ...
Page 68 - Set Recording Speed; Confirm Settings
60 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE SET SPEED [1-3] : 1 Aug 1998 12:25 PM 1H00M Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 - Time Ch10 Deck2 Auto SET SPEED [1-3] Auto SP SLP 7 8 Set Recording Speed Use the number keys (1-3) to set therecording s...
Page 70 - Tape Missing; Timer Recording Errors
62 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Tape Missing No videotape in Deck 2.• Insert a videotape in Deck 2. 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 adhesivetape over the opening to permit recording. Not Ready D...
Page 72 - Select “8-Scene Edit List”
64 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE 5 6 Select “8-Scene Edit List” Press 4 to open the 8-Scene Edit List menu.The number 1 and “Begin” will flash. Select Scene Number Choose a scene number from 1 to 8. Youcan enter scenes in any order. The scenenumber you choose will flash. Mark Beginning of Scene Play the t...
Page 73 - Make a Tape
EDITING FEATURES 65 9 Make a Tape When you are satisfied with the order andlength of each scene, press Copy Tape tobegin assembling the tape. Notes:• The Dual-Deck VCR will automatically copy each scene in order from the sourcetape to the target tape. • When the process is finished, return to Step 6...
Page 74 - Sync Editing; Before You Begin —; Position Target Tape
66 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Copy Tape Power Deck Select Record Rewind Play F. Forward Pause Stop / Eject Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Deck DDV 9475 Copy Tape Power Deck Select Record Rewind Play F. Forward Pause Stop / Eject Hi-Fi Deck Hi-Fi Deck DDV 9475 Sync Editing The second way to edit moviesis to use Sync ...
Page 75 - Position Source Tape
EDITING FEATURES 67 6 7 8 Position Source Tape Play the tape in Deck 1 to the beginning ofthe segment you wish to copy, then pressStill. Use the special playback functions toquickly find the position you want; seepage 44. Copy will flash on the front paneldisplay. Start Sync Edit Press the Copy Tape...
Page 76 - How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit; Set Up a Sync Edit
68 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE How to Cut Commercials with Skip Edit 1 2 3 Set Up a Sync Edit Follow Steps 1-6 on page 66. Preview Commercials As you position your source tape, note howmany minutes the commercials are that youwish to cut. Start Sync Edit Press Copy Tape to begin copying thesource tape f...
Page 77 - Select “Setup Titler Message”
EDITING FEATURES 69 Open “Main Menu” Press Menu on the remote control. Select “Setup Titler Message” Press 5. Compose Your Message Use the up, down, left, & right arrow keys toselect each character in your message,pressing Title after each to insert the characterat the current cursor position. I...
Page 78 - Recording Titler Message
70 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Recording Titler Message 1 2 Start Recording Insert your target tape in Deck 2 andinitiate any Record mode, i.e., Record,One-Touch Record, Copy Tape, or TimerRecord. See the corresponding chapters toactivate any of these modes. Record Titler Message While in Record mode, p...
Page 79 - Overview; Clock
SEARCH / INDEX FEATURES 71 10 - Search/Index Features Overview The Dual-Deck VCR Search/Index features allow you toscan and search for IndexMarks, quickly find blankspace on a tape, search forexact tape counter positions,and return to 0:00:00. Thereal-time tape counter givesyou real-time feedback on...
Page 80 - Placing Index Marks; Automatic Index Marks
72 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Placing Index Marks Automatic Index Marks Index Marks are placed automaticallywhenever you start recording. This includesnormal recording, OTR (One TouchRecording), timer recording, copying, orsync editing. Manual Index Marks You can place an Index Mark manually anytime a ...
Page 81 - Index Scan; Open “Search Menu”
SEARCH / INDEX FEATURES 73 Index Scan Index Scan will fast-forward orrewind to the nearest IndexMark, play a few seconds oftape, and then fast-forward orrewind to the next Index Mark.When you find the show youwant to watch, press Play. Usethis feature with the Date/TimeStamp to quickly find TimerRec...
Page 82 - Index Search
74 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Index Search Index Search will fast-forwardor rewind a specific number ofIndex Marks from 1 to 99.When it reaches the desiredIndex Mark, it will play thetape. Use Index Search whenyou know the exact IndexMark you want to locate. 1 2 Open “Search Menu” From Stop or Play mod...
Page 83 - Blank Search
SEARCH / INDEX FEATURES 75 Blank Search You can automatically find thenext blank space of yourvideotape with Blank Search.This is useful when a video-tape has been used but still hasopen space left for recording. 1 2 Open “Search Menu” From Stop or Play mode, press Search/Index. Select “Blank Search...
Page 84 - Direct Time Search
76 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Direct Time Search Use Direct Time Search tolocate a specific tape locationin hours, minutes, andseconds. This is especiallyuseful when you have taken acareful inventory of thecontents of your tape forediting—you can advance thetape directly to the beginningof the desired ...
Page 87 - 1 - Advanced Connections; Connect Cable to Cable Box
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 79 11 - Advanced Connections Cable Box Hookup This chapter will show youhow to connect externaldevices, such as a cable box,stereo, or satellite receiver, toyour Dual-Deck VCR. 1 2 3 Connect Cable to Cable Box Connect an RF antenna cable from your cablewall outlet to the “In fro...
Page 88 - Set VCR Output Channel; Connection is Complete!
80 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE 6 7 Set VCR Output Channel Set the channel switch on the back panel ofthe VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used byyour cable box. Tune TV to the Same Channel Select the channel you used in step 6. Connection is Complete! The Set Language menu will appear on yourtelevision s...
Page 89 - Audio Connections; Connect VCR to Stereo
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 81 IN (FROM ANT.) RF OUT (TO TV) R AUDIO L VIDEO LINEOUT CH 3 4 Audio Connections 1 2 Connect VCR to Stereo Connect RCA cables from the Left & RightAudio Outputs on the back of the VCR tothe Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver.If you are using a stereo television, conne...
Page 90 - TV Monitor Connections; Connect VCR to TV Monitor
82 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE IN (FROM ANT.) RF OUT (TO TV) R AUDIO L VIDEO LINEOUT CH 3 4 TV Monitor Connections Monitor-style televisions offerimproved sound and pictureover regular televisionsbecause they receive theaudio and video signalsdirectly from the VCRthrough the line inputs. Note:A TV monit...
Page 91 - Connecting Other Video Equipment; Connect Device to VCR
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 83 Connecting Other Video Equipment 1 2 Connect Device to VCR Connect RCA cables from the Audio andVideo Outputs of your external device tothe Audio and Video Inputs on the front ofthe VCR. Watch Device Press the TV View button until the playbackfrom Aux (front panel inputs) app...
Page 93 - Appendix A; Turn On TV; Program TV Code
APPENDIX A - MULTI - BRAND REMOTE SETUP 85 Appendix A Multi-Brand Remote Setup You can program your remotecontrol to operate manypopular brands of televisions,cable boxes, and digitalsatellite systems (DSS). 1 2 Turn On TV Press the power button on your TV. Program TV Code Press and hold down the TV...
Page 94 - Multi-Brand Remote Operation
86 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Multi-Brand Remote Operation TV/Cable/DSS Keys Operate Your TV, Cable Box,or DSS • Press TV to set the remote control to operate your TV. • Press Cable/DSS to set the remote to operate your Cable Box or DSS receiver. • See the remote control diagram at left to see which ke...
Page 95 - Why am I not getting a picture?; Why can’t I record from my cable box?
APPENDIX B - HELP 87 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The following are some of themost frequently asked questionsabout our Dual-Deck VCRs. If youdon’t find the answers you needhere, you can contact our Cus-tomer Service Department byphone at (480) 922-0896. Officehours are Monday-Friday, 6:00a.m. ...
Page 96 - Why isn’t my remote control working?; Why do my tapes record at different speeds when I use Copy Tape?
88 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE 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 remotesignal. • Make sure the batte...
Page 97 - Why does my on-screen display show “Error”?
APPENDIX B - HELP 89 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 doesnot clear the error, unplug the VCR from the power outlet and inspect both tape slots for foreign objects, or forjammed or croo...
Page 98 - Why can’t I bring up the 8-Scene Edit List?; Why is my Power button blinking?
90 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE 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 vid...
Page 99 - Why is “Copy Tape” blinking on the front panel?; Why do I lose stereo sound when I turn on my VCR?
APPENDIX B - HELP 91 Why is “Copy Tape” blinking on the front panel? The Copy Tape procedure is in Pause mode. See Sync Editing on page 66. Why do I lose stereo sound when I turn on my VCR? If your TV and VCR are connected with an RF coaxial cable, you will only hear stereo sound if the VCR isturned...
Page 100 - Technical Specifications
92 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Technical Specifications VIDEO SYSTEM 1/2-inch VHS system, 4 rotary head helical scanning; FM azimuth luminance; chromi-nance: converted sub system phase shift TELEVISION SYSTEM NTSC-type color signal EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) AUDIO TRACK Normal: 1 track; Hi-Fi: ...
Page 101 - Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty; Who Provides the Limited Warranty
APPENDIX B - HELP 93 Dual-Deck VCR Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administrator will honorDual-Deck VCR service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date ofconsumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Ed...
Page 102 - Other Warranty Coverage
94 DDV 9475 USER ’ S GUIDE Other Warranty Coverage Commercial, Industrial or Educational use has the same warranty coverage asstated in this warranty. What are the Exceptions This warranty does not cover: (1) Normal maintenance service, such as videohead cleaning. (2) Damage from misuse, abuse negle...
Page 103 - Index; Symbols
INDEX 95 Index Index Symbols 0–9 Buttons 23, 31, 32, 51100+ Button 138-Scene Editor 63, 64 A Add Channel 31AM/PM 8Antenna 2, 29Antenna Cable 1Antenna Cable, RF 79Antenna In 79Antenna, Indoor/Outdoor 29Arrow Keys 69Audio Connections 81Audio Inputs 83Audio Left Input 16Audio Outputs 83Audio Outputs, L...
