Go-Video VHS-VHS, 4-Head Hi-Fi manual Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup

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CABLE

OUTLET

Coaxial Cable

(not supplied)

CONVERTER

Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup

In from VCR

TV BACK PANEL

VHF/UHF

Dual-Deck

VCR Cable

(supplied)

Out to TV

ANT. IN

 

IN OUT 1 OUT 2

 

 

VIDEO

 

MULTIMEDIA

AUDIO - L

TV OUT

CONTROL

 

PORT

 

 

AUDIO - R

 

CH 3 CH 4

DUAL-DECK VCR BACK PANEL

This hookup requires you to use different procedures for watching and recording TV programs than the procedures described in the Operating Section of this manual. It also requires you to change “control” back and forth between your Dual-Deck VCR and your cable converter box. After you have determined what type of connection you will use, you may need to change the VCR’s antenna source. See Tuner Setup menu, pages 17 and 35.

The advantage of this hookup is that it allows you to record a non-scrambled channel only and watch that channel or a selected channel from your cable box at the same time. A disadvantage of this hookup is that it does not allow you to record premium channels that require your cable converter box for descrambling (you can still watch those channels).

1.Place your Dual-Deck VCR next to your TV and plug the VCR power cord into a wall outlet. Discon- nect all antenna and cable connections.

2.Using a coaxial cable, connect one end of this cable to the TV OUT connection on the back of your Dual-Deck VCR, and the other end of the cable to ‘input’ on the back of your cable converter box.

3.A cable is supplied with your Dual-Deck VCR. Attach one end of this cable to the output connec- tion on the back of your cable box. Attach the other end to the CABLE IN connection on the back of your TV.

4.Turn your TV to channel 2, 3 or 4, whichever is used by your cable system.

5.With all three devices turned on, tune your cable converter box to channel 3 and push the MENU key. You should see the clock menu. Set the time and

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Contents Recorder Page Safety Instructions R N I N G Dual-DeckVCR Cuidado Discover the Dual-DeckDifference Feature Dual-Deck FeaturesWatch a Video Tape While You Record a TV Show Make Quality Copies of Any Video At the Touch of a ButtonMake and Playback Hi-Fi Stereo Copies Digitally Controlled Video Image SharpnessEasily Locate Tape Segments With Automatic Show Finder ASF Eliminate Guesswork with Real Time CounterDual Video Outputs Record and Watch Your Favorite Video at Your ConvenienceAutomatic Features Dual-Deck VCR Package Contents Front Panel Buttons IndicatorsDiscover the DUAL-DECK Difference Front Panel Display Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Copy Remote ControlPress to manually summon the On-Screen Pressing these buttons slows the speed On-Screen Display Operating Your Dual-Deck VCR Setting the Date and TimeUntil you exit the menu system Auto Program Setting Antenna Channel MemorySpecial Playback Functions Playing a TapeCUE Tracking Sequential and Loop PlaySummary of Recording Speeds Copying a TapeLoop Record to prevent accidental Recording a TV ProgramType of event Press Setting Timer to Record LaterDiscover the DUAL-DECK Difference Will not stop an event in progress Video Tape Editing Date/Time StampSync Edit Skip Edit Tape CounterIndex Scan ASF Automatic Show FinderIndex Search On-Screen Menu System Programming Your Dual-Deck VCRMenus Setup Menu MenuSecond TV View Menu, 1 Date/Time Stamp Menu, 1AUX Input Menu, 1 Copy Audio Insert Menu Features menuCopy Mode Menu Speed Matching MenuRecord Mode Menu Playback Mode MenuEZ-Copy Menu Programming Your DUAL-DECK VCR Set Time and Date Menu, 1,1,1 Set Clock/Language Menu Menu, 1,1Set Language Menu, 1,1,2 Add Channel, Delete Channel Tuner Setup Menu Menu, 1,2Antenna Source Auto ProgramSecondary Audio Programming SAP Record Speed Menu Deck One/Deck Two MenuTape Length Menu Timer Record Priorities Timer Recording MenuHi-Fi Audio Menu Record Source MenuDiscover the DUAL-DECK Difference To determine the hookup you need IntroductionBasic Connections PreparationTIP Separate VHF and UHF AntennasTo record one channel and view another Basic Cab l e ConnectionsCable Converter Box Connections Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup To record and view a basic channel To view any basic or premium channelMonitor Connections Video Camera Connecting Other Video EquipmentListening to TV and VCR Audio on your Stereo System Audio ConnectionsControl Your Dual-Deck from Your Computer Computer Control PortCleaning the Dual-Deck VCR Cabinet Placement of Your Dual-Deck VCRCleaning the Video Heads Humidity Requirements Care of VideotapesEnergy Conservation Service and WarrantyShipping Your Dual-Deck VCR Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Glossary Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Play Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Picture is bad ’m not getting a pictureMy remote control isn’t working Can’t timer recordCan’t record from my TV Why aren’t the Counters moving? My On-Screen Display has a message that says ErrorMy VCR doesn’t work Copy on the Front Panel Display is blinking Why can’t I get a Menu or an On-Screen Display?Why do I get a blue screen? Power Indicator is blinkingTroubleshooting Poor Video Quality Connecting Your VCR to Your TV Monitor or Stereo System Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Authorized Go-Video Service Centers Customer Support ServicesDUAL-DECK VCR Limited Warranty Technical Specifications WOW & Flutter Dual-Deck Index Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Page USA