GoVideo GV8050 manual Help

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“My remote control isn’t working.”

“When I use Copy Tape, the VHS tape ejects.”

“When I use Copy Tape, there’s no sound.”

“Sometimes the tape begins to play or rewind when I don’t want it to.”

“Sometimes when I push a button, the VCR beeps twice but doesn’t do anything.”

There are several things which could cause your remote control to not function properly. First, make sure that you are aiming the remote control directly at the VCR. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the VCR, so the “beam” from the remote control is not obstructed on its path to the VCR. Make sure the batteries in your remote control are fresh, and installed properly. Finally, the signal from the remote control to the VCR can be disrupted if there is a neon light nearby.

Make sure that there is a Record Safety Tab on your VHS tape. If the tab is missing, you can place a small piece of transparent tape over the hole. This will allow you to copy onto the tape.

Check the AMERICHROME COPY menu. The AUDIO IN- SERT option should be set to OFF. If it is set to ON, the VCR is expecting sound to come from a source other than the 8mm tape, so it turns the sound OFF that tape.

The 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR will automatically play a tape whenever you load it. It will also automatically rewind at the end of a tape. If you wish, you can set the Dual-Deck VCR so that it auto- plays only, auto-rewinds only, does both or does neither. Do this by changing AUTO PLAY/REW in the AUTO FEATURES MENU to PLAY, REW, BOTH, or OFF.

The 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR is equipped with a tone feedback system. Each time you press a key, the VCR will beep once if it has understood your command, or twice if you have given a command that the VCR can’t do. For example, if the 8mm deck is the active deck, and you press REC, the VCR will beep twice because the 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Model GV8020 does not record on the 8mm deck. Or, the VCR might beep twice if you are pressing a key out of sequence. Pressing inactive keys will produce no tone. If you wish, you can disable the tone feedback system by setting KEY TONES in the AUTO FEATURES MENU to OFF.

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Contents Dual Deck Go-Video Dual-Deck Director Accessory User’s Guide Contents Introducing the 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Remote ControlTwo Decks, One Set of Controls On Screen MenusInstructions, on pages 6-9 of the Reference Guide Owner’s GuidesBasic Antenna Hookup Connecting Your Dual-Deck VCR to Your TV or MonitorBasic Hookup Tip Basic Cable HookupSetting the Date and Time Setting the Antenna and Channel Memory Do not attempt to insert an 8mm tape into the VHS deck Playing Tape8mm Copying TapeRecording a TV Program To program a Timer Recording Setting the Timer to Record LaterSource for the event Press 1 to select CH to Timer Record Summary ScreenOFF Recording a Date and Time StampEditing an 8mm tape onto VHS with Automatic Edit Automatic Assembly EditingCorrecting Mistakes To manually edit your 8mm tapes Manual EditingAudio Insert Adding New AudioAudio Dub Recording a Title Custom TitlingComposing a Custom Title Index All other page numbers refer to Reference Guide SAP Page East McClain Drive Guide Hi-8 Hi-Fi 8mm/VHS Dual Deck VCR and AccessoriesContents USER/INSTALLER Caution 8mm/VHS DUAL-DECK VCR Introducing the 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Owner’s Guides Portable Cart Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions GO Video Reference Guide Safety Instructions Features of Your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Add Custom Titles and Captions to your Recordings Eliminate Guesswork with Real Time CounterAdd Soundtracks and Voice-over Narration to your Recordings Make Copies Directly from a Variety of SourcesEliminate Programming Errors with Tone Feedback System Create Special Effects with Special Playback FeaturesControl Volume and Mute with VCR Remote Control Eliminate Re-Programming with Non-Volatile Memory8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Front Panel Front Panel Buttons and IndicatorsEditing Functions Left Tower Buttons8mm Controls Front Panel Jacks Right Tower ButtonsVHS Controls VHS Section Front Panel Display8mm Section Center Section 8mm and VHS SectionsHi-8 VU Meter Playback Modes DisplayOn Screen Display With Source On Screen DisplayTV View Basic Viewing Controls Remote ControlTV View Controls 8mm/VHS Deck ControlsMenu Keys Numerical KeysVHS Slow Motion Keys Automatic Editing ControlsClock/Counter Keys Special Keys Special Playback Functions Video Sequencing and Loop Play Tracking VHS Deck onlyTo activate Sequential or Loop Play TRK/MENU On Screen Menu SystemSelect TUNER/CHANNEL Menu Setup MenuSecondary Audio Programming SAP SET Clock Menu VHS Display Menu AmeriChromeTM Copy MenuTitler Setup Screen While in the Timer Record Timer Record MenuTimer Record Summary Timer Record Priorities Fail-Safe Timer RecordingVideotape Editing Preparing an Automatic Assembly Edit ListPerforming an Automatic Assembly Edit Manual Assembly Editing Glitches Insert EditingVideo Enhancers More Editing TipsRecording your 8mm Tape Method #1 Method #2 Video Track VHS FormatLinear Audio Track Hi-Fi Audio 8mm FormatControl Track Quasi Hi-8 PlaybackVHS Tape Cassette Record Safety TabMemory Stop Tape Counter & Memory StopVHS Index Search System Connecting Your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR Place your 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR next to your TV Basic TV Antenna Hookup Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable Converter Box Hookup Advanced Cable Converter Box Hookup Cable Outlet GO Video Reference Guide Listening to TV and VCR Audio on Your Stereo System Audio ConnectionsRecording Simulcast Stereo with your TV Programs Audio Mixing is used to mix new sound with existing sound Audio Insert is used while copying a tapeAudio Dub is used to copy over a tape Tip Audio Mixing Monitor Connections Is set to AUTO, press Record while viewing Line Connecting Other Video EquipmentCleaning the Dual-Deck VCR Cabinet Placement of Your Dual-Deck VCRCleaning the Video Heads Care of Your Dual-Deck VCRHumidity Requirements Service and WarrantyEnergy Conservation Shipping Your Dual-Deck VCRHeads VHS Technical SpecificationsFrequency Response Help Help Reel Error WHO does this Warranty Benefit and for HOW LONG? Limited WarrantyAdditional Limitations on Warranty = in Users Guide = in Users Guide SAP 108 8mm/VHS DUAL-DECK VCR Go-Video Video Technology in Fast Forward Your new 8mm/VHS Dual-Deck VCR features