Go-Video 9100 1, 3, 1, 3

20 DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE

Copy Mode

Your Dual-Deck VCR offers three copy modes: Auto, HQ1

and HQ2. HQ (High Quality) refers to Go-Video’s patented

AmeriChrome Circuitry for optimal duplicating results. To

set the Copy Mode:

1Press

MENU

until the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu

appears.

2Press “2” to select COPY TAPE SETTINGS.

3Press “1” repeatedly to set COPY MODE to:

Auto - Automatically selects the best copy mode based on

the speed of the source tape.

HQ1 - Best if the source tape is in SP or for any tape with

Copy Guard.

HQ2 - Best if source tape is in LP or SLP without Copy Guard.

Set the Copy Mode to

Auto, HQ1 or HQ2

Speed Matching ensures that

both decks are synchronized

for optimal copy quality

Speed Matching

During a Copy Tape session, Speed Matching automatically

sets the Deck 2 record speed to be the same as the Deck 1

playback speed. You will get the best copy quality when this

feature is turned on.

1Press

MENU

until the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu

appears.

2Press “2” to select COPY TAPE SETTINGS.

3Press “2” repeatedly to set SPEED MATCHING to:

On - Use when optimal copy quality is desired. The record-

ing speed will automatically match the play speed in

Deck 1.

Off - Use only if you want to record two or more SP tapes

onto one SLP tape. If so, you must set the Record

Speed manually in the DECK TWO SETTINGS menu

(see page 28).

I

f you wish to view a TV program

while copying a tape, push

TV VIEW

until you see the Tuner, then change

channels with the remote.

Contents

Main Congratulations! WARNING: USER/INSTALLER CAUTION: NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: CAUTION Safety Instructions PORTABLE CART WARNING ii Dual-Deck VCR T able of Contents C O N T E N T S Chapter 6 - Record Features Chapter 5 - Playback Features Chapter 4 - Copy Features Page Discover the Dual-Deck W Difference I N T R O D U C T I O N Make Picture Perfect Copies at the Touch of a Button Dual-Deck Feature Summary Connecting Your Dual-Deck VCR C H A P T E R 1 T Choosing the Right Hookup 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page Page Front and Rear Audio/Video Inputs Deck Status Indicators P 1 2 Rear Audio/Video Inputs Front Audio/Video Inputs Front Panel Display Settings 1 Screen Display Settings 4 On-Screen Menu System 1 Factory Settings 4 5 6 Summary of Automatic Features Auto Power On Auto Power Off Auto Play Auto Rewind Initial Settings C H A P T E R 3 6 1 Initial Settings 1 4 5 6 1 2 Setting Antenna & Channel Memory Y 1 3 4 7 5 Page C H A P T E R 4 Copying a Tape 1 2 Copy Features Copy Mode 1 3 1 Speed Matching 3 Audio Insert 1 3 Page C H A P T E R 5 Playback Features Playing a Tape F 1 2 Special Playback Functions Sequential & Loop Play 1 2 3 2 Automatic Tracking 1 3 Recording a TV Program 1 2 3 2 Record Features Tape Length 1 2 1 Record Source 2 Maximum Record/Playback Time VHS SP SLP (EP) Record Speed U 1 2 3 1 Date/Time Stamp 1 2 3 4 5 1,2 6 7 Timer Record Errors Timer Record Priorities 1 Page Editing Features C H A P T E R 7 Videotape Editing Automatic Assembly Editing Preparing an Edit List A Performing an Assembly Edit 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 5 4 7 9 10 11 Continuing a Sync Edit 1 2 4 3 5 Searching & Index Features Tape Counter/Time Remaining Memory Stop VHS Index Search System Index Scan 1 2 3 4 Index Search 1 2 3 4 Automatic Show Finder 1 Advanced Connections C H A P T E R 9 7 Cable Converter Box Hookup 1 1 2 3 4 5 Page Audio Connections Listen to TV and VCR Audio on your Stereo System 1 2 3 Monitor Connections Enjoy Improved Picture and Sound Quality 1 2 1 Y 2 3 4 5 Helpful Information C H A P T E R 1 0 Frequently Asked Questions Im not getting a picture. The picture is bad. I cant Timer Record. My remote control isnt working. When I use Copy Tape, my tapes are recorded at a speed other than what was set. When I use Copy Tape or put a tape into record, the tape ejects. Sometimes the tape begins to play or rewind when I dont want it to. My On-Screen Display has a message that says ERROR. Sometimes, I cant Eject a tape using my remote control. I cant reset the Deck 1 tape counter. My VCR doesnt work. I cant bring up the Edit List assembly menu. Why arent the Counters moving? Why cant I get a Menu or an On-Screen Display? Why do I get a blue screen? My Power button is blinking. My Copy Tape button is blinking. Technical Specifications DUAL-DECK VCR LIMITED WARRANTY Multi-Brand Remote Setup A P P E N D I X A To Control a Compatible TV 1 2 3 W Dual-Deck Index D U A L - D E C K I N D E X A C D M O P R S