Go-Video 4-Head Hi-Fi, VHS-VHS manual Poor Video Quality

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Poor Video Quality

YES

 

2a

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the VCR “On”.

 

 

 

Tune the TV to CH 3

 

YES

 

or 4 to match the

 

 

 

 

 

VCR output channel.

 

 

 

Using the VCR

 

 

 

remote, depress the

 

 

 

display (DSP) key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Is the VCR Off?

3b

Re-connect the

cable or antenna to the “Ant Input” of the VCR.

NO

 

 

 

2b

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try connecting the

 

YES

 

 

antenna directly to

 

 

 

the TV. Is the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

picture good?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3a

Is the

OSD present?

YES

NO

4a

Contact your

authorized Go-Video

Service Center

or Go-Video Direct at (602) 922-0896.

4b

Check for loose or faulty cabling and repair or replace as necessary. Is the picture still a problem?

YES

5b

Contact your TV service center or cable company.

5a

Play a tape in

Deck One. Is the

video OK?

YES

NO

6a

Using a quality, commercial tape head cleaner, clean the head. Is the picture quality good?

NO

7a

Contact your

authorized Go-Video

Service Center

or Go-Video Direct at (602) 922-0896.

8a

Play a tape in

Deck Two. Is the

video OK?

YES

NO

9a

Using a quality, commercial tape head cleaner, clean the head. Is the picture quality good?

NO

10a

Contact your

authorized Go-Video

Service Center

or Go-Video Direct at (602) 922-0896.

11a

Change channels using the number buttons on the VCR remote. Is the picture quality OK?

YES

NO

12a

If you are using an outside antenna, the gain could be marginal, then try purchasing a signal amplifier or if CATV, call your cable company.

Thank You

for using

Go-Video’s

Dual-Deck

VCR!

Note:

Check your video tape by playing it on both decks. If the video is not good in either deck, the tape may be bad.

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Contents Recorder Page Safety Instructions R N I N G Dual-DeckVCR Cuidado Discover the Dual-DeckDifference Dual-Deck Features FeatureMake Quality Copies of Any Video At the Touch of a Button Watch a Video Tape While You Record a TV ShowEliminate Guesswork with Real Time Counter Digitally Controlled Video Image SharpnessEasily Locate Tape Segments With Automatic Show Finder ASF Make and Playback Hi-Fi Stereo CopiesRecord and Watch Your Favorite Video at Your Convenience Dual Video OutputsAutomatic Features Front Panel Buttons Indicators Dual-Deck VCR Package ContentsDiscover the DUAL-DECK Difference Front Panel Display Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Remote Control CopyPress to manually summon the On-Screen Pressing these buttons slows the speed On-Screen Display Setting the Date and Time Operating Your Dual-Deck VCRUntil you exit the menu system Setting Antenna Channel Memory Auto ProgramPlaying a Tape Special Playback FunctionsCUE Sequential and Loop Play TrackingCopying a Tape Summary of Recording SpeedsRecording a TV Program Loop Record to prevent accidentalSetting Timer to Record Later Type of event PressDiscover the DUAL-DECK Difference Will not stop an event in progress Sync Edit Date/Time StampVideo Tape Editing Tape Counter Skip EditIndex Search ASF Automatic Show FinderIndex Scan Programming Your Dual-Deck VCR On-Screen Menu SystemSetup Menu Menu MenusDate/Time Stamp Menu, 1 Second TV View Menu, 1AUX Input Menu, 1 Speed Matching Menu Features menuCopy Mode Menu Copy Audio Insert MenuEZ-Copy Menu Playback Mode MenuRecord Mode Menu Programming Your DUAL-DECK VCR Set Language Menu, 1,1,2 Set Clock/Language Menu Menu, 1,1Set Time and Date Menu, 1,1,1 Auto Program Tuner Setup Menu Menu, 1,2Antenna Source Add Channel, Delete ChannelSecondary Audio Programming SAP Tape Length Menu Deck One/Deck Two MenuRecord Speed Menu Timer Recording Menu Timer Record PrioritiesRecord Source Menu Hi-Fi Audio MenuDiscover the DUAL-DECK Difference Introduction To determine the hookup you needPreparation Basic ConnectionsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas TIPBasic Cab l e Connections To record one channel and view anotherCable Converter Box Connections Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup To view any basic or premium channel To record and view a basic channelMonitor Connections Connecting Other Video Equipment Video CameraAudio Connections Listening to TV and VCR Audio on your Stereo SystemComputer Control Port Control Your Dual-Deck from Your ComputerCleaning the Video Heads Placement of Your Dual-Deck VCRCleaning the Dual-Deck VCR Cabinet Care of Videotapes Humidity RequirementsShipping Your Dual-Deck VCR Service and WarrantyEnergy Conservation Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Glossary Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Play Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference ’m not getting a picture Picture is badCan’t record from my TV Can’t timer recordMy remote control isn’t working My VCR doesn’t work My On-Screen Display has a message that says ErrorWhy aren’t the Counters moving? Power Indicator is blinking Why can’t I get a Menu or an On-Screen Display?Why do I get a blue screen? Copy on the Front Panel Display is blinkingTroubleshooting Poor Video Quality Connecting Your VCR to Your TV Monitor or Stereo System Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Customer Support Services Authorized Go-Video Service CentersDUAL-DECK VCR Limited Warranty Technical Specifications WOW & Flutter Dual-Deck Index Discover the DUAL-DECK Difference Page USA