GoVideo DV1040 manual About VCR and Videotape, VCR Terms, What is dew condensation symptom?

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ABOUT VCR AND VIDEOTAPE

VCR Terms

AFT	Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum
	condition.

CABLE	Cable television.

Index Search	A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index mark each time recording
	begins. It helps you locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.

SLP	Super Long Play, an intermediate tape recording speed that combines most of the
	picture/audio quality obtainable at the standard recording speed with some of the
	tape economy of Extended Play.

OSD	On-screen display of information pertinent to the features of the VCR.

OTR	One-touch recording, a feature that allows you to record the program you’re
	watching by pressing the REC key. Each press of the key increases the recording time
	by 30 minutes, up to four hours.

RF	Radio frequency, the composite audio/video signal supplied to a TV receiver (or
	other video component) by an antenna or cable system.

Safety tab	The plastic tab at the back of a video tape cassette which, when removed, prevents
	accidental erasure of a recording.

SP	Standard play, the recording speed to use when the best picture quality is of prime
	importance (and when total recording time is not).

What is dew condensation symptom?

•If a VCR is moved from a cool place to a warm and damp place or to a place facing a direct cool air flow from an air-conditioner... condensation may form on the VCR heads.

If condensation occurs,

1First, turn the unit on for one or two hours before using it.

2Do not use when condensation is present because it may damage the VCR or videotape.

How to use a head cleaner

•If you use an old or contaminated videotape, the picture may not be clear due to contamination of the VCR heads. Remove contaminants using a head-cleaner as described below.

1Insert a head-cleaner tape into the VCR.

2Press [PLAY] for 5 seconds, and then press [FF] for about 10 seconds.

	PLAY (5 secs)		FF (10 secs)
	PLAY (5 secs)		FF (10 secs)
	3 Eject the head-cleaner from the VCR.			HELP
	• If the picture is still not clear, repeat the above 2 or 3 more times.			HELP

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Contents DV1040 Important Safeguards Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenPower Sources CleaningAccessories Power-Cord ProtectionReplacement Parts Power LinesDamage Requiring Service Safety CheckFeatures Zoom function DVD/VCDCleaning Placement and handlingWhen Not in Use MaintenanceContents Use to stop playing Use to change DVD mode to VCR mode, and vice versaFront Panel Use to rewind videotape or discRepeat Mode Operation Display WindowAccessories Rear PanelConnect to wall outlet Remote Control Child Lock Connecting to a TV Various methods of connecting your TVMethod 4 Connecting to a TV equipped with S-Video in jacks How to watch regular TV and record Cable TV Connecting a Cable BOXHow to connect If your cable systemConnecting Other Video Equipment Connecting to a Stereo Receiver Connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder or DTS Decoder To Select VCR Output SelectTo Select DVD To Watch TV or External InputDVD Playback Things to know before DVD playback Selecting an audio languageSelecting a subtitle language Which discs you can useVCR Playback Clock SET Press VCR on the remote control to select VCR modePress Setup Set the TV to CH 3 orMemorizing TV Channels To Automatically Memorize ChannelsTo Memorize Channels Manually To Set Cable Box To Delete Channels ManuallySelecting cable or antenna viewing To Set Output ChannelRecording Press VCR to select VCR modeSelect External Input mode To Record With VCRPress DVD to select DVD mode Insert the desired DVD disc One Touch Recording OTRTimer Recording Timer RecordingSet Date and Time to Record Press Setup to complete the Timer RecordingRecord using Set Tape SpeedTimer Program Setting Types of Timer RecordingsUsing Video Cassettes Recording while Watching Complete Timer RecordingTo Watch and Record Cable TV Program VCRSwitch the VCR to TV or VCR mode automatically Auto PlaybackSearching with the tape counter Go-To Search Press Setup and select FUNCTIONS. Select Go-To SearchSearching a cassette tape for programs indexing Select Index SearchAuto Clock Set Changing the setup menu languageSet Auto Repeat Select Set Auto RepeatReplay function Marking a tape for zero searchOn-Screen Display O.S.D Last Channel functionForced Mono HI-FI Stereo PlaybackPlaying a tape in Hi-Fi high-quality Recording Stereo or Secondary Audio Programs SAPTo skip to the next chapter or track, press √√ To skip scenes on a discJumping directly to a desired title To skip to the previous chapter or track, press œœRepeating chapters, titles, and tracks Repeating a defined period from a to BRepeat playback, press A-B again Press Search once When finished, press EnterIf you want to search for a title number Press Search twiceListened to again Storing a marker in the memoryRecalling/Clearing a marker To be recalled/clearedWhile in Play mode, press Display Confirming the current disc modeCurrent disc mode is displayed To exit Display mode, press Display againSelecting 3D Audio Using the zoom functionViewing Different Angles Keep pressing Angle until the preferred angle appearsSelect the desired folder Press to stop playback Repeat playback modePlaying a disc containing MP3 files Press Play to start playbackYou can program playback Playing a disc containing Jpeg Photo files Slideshow Delay Time setSelect Slideshow & Delay Start the slideshow of fileWhile Disc STOP, press P.SCAN Selecting Scan ModeDisplaying Disc Menus Enter or PlaySelecting an Audio language While in Stop mode, press SetupSelecting an OSD language Selecting a Subtitle languageTable of Language and Their Abbreviations Selecting a Disc Menu languageWhile in Stop mode, press Selecting TV AspectSelecting Video OUT Select a Dynamic Range Can set the outgoing digital signal toSelecting Digital OUT Optical. YouSelecting OSD Others SetupRestoring Defaults Selecting Screen SaverSelecting Parental Changing a passwordPress when the cursor highlights Change Parental Rating levelAbout DVD Playable DiscsDVD Terms Cleaning Discs Handling DiscsAbout VCR and Videotape What is dew condensation symptom?How to use a head cleaner VCR TermsTroubleshooting DVD ChecksTroubleshooting VCR Front panel of the unitTroubleshooting VCR Specifications DVD Audio output standardsOutput