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GoVideo DDV9475 Advanced Connections, Cable Box Hookup, Connect Cable to Cable Box, Plug In VCR

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11 - Advanced Connections

Cable Box Hookup

This chapter will show you	1 Connect Cable to Cable Box
how to connect external	1 Connect Cable to Cable Box
devices, such as a cable box,	Connect an RF antenna cable from your cable
stereo, or satellite receiver, to	wall outlet to the “In from Cable” jack on the
your Dual-Deck VCR.	Cable Box.

2 Connect Cable Box to VCR

Connect a second RF cable from the “Out to TV” jack on the Cable Box to the “IN (FROM ANT.)” jack on the back panel of the VCR.

From Cable

Box

IN
IN	LINE
(FROM ANT.)	OUT

AUDIO

RF OUT

(TO TV)

VIDEO

3 Connect VCR to TV

Connect the supplied RF cable from the “OUT
(TO TV)” jack on the back panel of the VCR to
your television’s “Antenna In” jack.	To TV

IN	LINE
(FROM ANT.)	OUT

AUDIO

RF OUT

(TO TV)

VIDEO

4 Plug In VCR

Connect the VCR power cord to a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet.

5 Turn On TV, VCR & Cable Box

Press the power buttons on the remote control, TV, and Cable Box.

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Contents

Go-Video/Sensory Science DDV9475User’s Guide USER/INSTALLER CAUTION NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERCUIDADO 1 - Basic Connections Table of ContentsSafety 2 - Initial Settings4 - Tuner & Channel List 5 - Copy Features6 - Playback Features 7 - Recording FeaturesAppendix A - Multibrand Remote 8 - Timer Recording9 - Editing Features 10 - Search/Index FeaturesTechnical Specifications Appendix B - HelpIndex Frequently Asked Questions FAQsImportant Safety Instructions Safety17. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS - Never push objects 1 Unpack your Dual-Deck VCR 2 Insert Remote Control Batteries1 - Basic Connections First Things First4 Plug In VCR Connect Antenna/Basic Cable1 Connect Antenna to VCR 3 Set VCR Output Channel8 Basic Connection is Complete Turn On VCRTurn On TV Tune TV to Channel 3 or4 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE Auto Setup is Complete 2 - Initial SettingsAuto Setup 2 Run Auto Setupscreen language at any time Set Language Manually1 Open “Main Menu” 2 Select On-Screen Language4 Choose “Set Clock” 1 Open “Setup Menu”Set Clock Manually 3 Turn Off “Auto Clock Set”6 Save Settings 5 Set the TimeY2K Compliant 3 Choose “Daylight Savings” 1 Open the “Setup Menu”Set Daylight Savings Time 2 Select “Set Clock Menu”1 Open the “Setup Menu” Set Time Zone3 Select “Time Zone” 4 Set “Time Zone”1 Open the “Setup Menu” Set Auto Clock Set Channel3 Select “Clock Set Channel” 4 Set “Clock Set Channel”12 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE Remote Control Overview 3 - The Dual-Deck SystemTop Section Deck Control Section F.Forward - In Stop Front Panel OverviewTV/VCR Copy TapeCopy Tape Front Panel InputsVideo Line Input - Yellow Audio Right Input - Red UseFront Panel Display 3 Set “Panel Display” Front Panel Display Settings1 Open “Setup Menu” 2 Select “Dual-Deck Features”Child Lock 1 Open “Main Menu”2 Set “Child Lock” 1 Open “Setup Menu” Select “Dual-Deck Features”Remote Eject 3 Set “Remote Eject”Press the MENU Button and Release Main Menu TreeDUAL-DECK FEATURES Setup Menu TreeSETUP MENU COPY AND RECORD SETTINGSUp/Down Arrows Menu Navigation - Remote ControlMenu Menu 3 secondsF.Forward Menu Navigation - Front PanelStop/Eject & Play Rewind4 Restore Settings Reset Factory SettingsSelect “Reset Factory Settings” 3 Decide What to ResetAux View On-Screen Display OverviewBring up On-Screen Display Change ViewPreparing Copy On-Screen Display Elementsremote control for 3 seconds On-Screen Display OSD SettingsOpen “Setup Menu” Select “Dual-Deck Features”Select “Tuner & Channel List” Open “Setup Menu”4 - Tuner & Channel List Tuner BandStart “Auto Channel Search” Auto Channel Search2 Select “Tuner & Channel List” 3 Select “Auto Channel Search”5 Add the Channel Add Channel3 Select “Add Channel” 4 Tune the Channelchannel that was stored during Remove Channel3 Select “Remove Channel” 5 Remove the Channel1 Open “Setup Menu” Show Weak Channels3 Select “Show Weak Channels” 4 Set “Show Weak Channels”Select “Tuner & Channel List” Tuner Audio3 Select “Tuner Audio” 4 Set “Tuner Audio”SAP - Second Audio Program. Optional audio signal, often used to transmit a second language, news, or weather broadcasts. SAP will appear on the front panel display if it is available 36 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE Insert Target Tape 5 - Copy FeaturesBasic Copying Insert Source Tape1 Open “Main Menu” EZ Copy2 Set “EZ Copy” Complete Program RecordOpen “Setup Menu” Select “Copy/Record Settings”Copy Mode Set “Copy Mode”Speed Matching playback speed when copyingfeature turned on. You must disable this feature to copySelect “Copy/Record Settings” Copy Audio InsertSet “Copy Audio Insert” Open “Setup Menu”front audio inputs Aux Connect Audio SourceCopy New Audio Track Connect the external audio source to thePlay Tape 6 - Playback FeaturesBasic Playback Insert TapeSlow Motion Special Playback FeaturesFreeze Frame Frame AdvanceShuttle ReviewSkip RepeatResume Auto Tracking Adjust Tracking Manuallythis problem. You may also set tracking manually Tracking2 Select “Dual-Deck Features” Sequential/Loop Playback3 Set “Playback Mode” 1 Open “Setup Menu”rewind tapes when they reach Select “Dual-Deck Features”without Record Safety Tabs automatically when they are1 Open “Setup Menu” Playback Audio Settings3 Set “Deck 1 Hi-Fi” 4 Set “Deck 2 Hi-Fi”50 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE 1 Insert Tape 7 - Recording Featuresvideotape has a Record Safety Basic RecordingTo Watch a Different Channel Recording OptionsTo Stop Recording To Pause Recording3 Add Recording Time One-Touch Recording OTR1 Start Recording Activate OTRSet Record Speed You can adjust the speed atRecord Speed Start RecordingSelect “Copy/Record Settings” Record SourceSet “Deck 2 Record Source” Open “Setup Menu”Select “Copy/Record Settings” Date/Time StampSet “Date/Time Stamp” Open “Setup Menu”favorite TV shows. The Timer How to Set a Timer Recording8 - Timer Recording Press the Set Timer button4 Set Event Length 3 Set Event Date & Time5 Set Event Type 6 Set Recording SourceCable Box Recording 7 Set Recording Speed 8 Confirm Settings10 Timer Recording is Complete 9 Insert Tapesure you want to record over the tape Not Ready Timer Recording ErrorsTape Missing Tape Missing Tab4 Open “Main Menu” 9 - Editing Features8-Scene Editor 3 Review Source Tape8 Mark End of Scene 5 Select “8-Scene Edit List”6 Select Scene Number 7 Mark Beginning of Scene9 Make a Tape 3 Insert Target Tape Sync Editing1 Before You Begin 2 Insert Source Tape9 Stop Sync Edit 6 Position Source Tape7 Start Sync Edit 8 Pause/Resume Sync EditPreview Commercials How to Cut Commercials with Skip EditSet Up a Sync Edit The Skip Edit feature allows4 Save Your Message 2 Select “Setup Titler Message”On-Screen Titler 3 Compose Your Message1 Start Recording Once you have set up yourOne-Touch Record, Copy Tape, or Timer Recording Titler MessageClock 10 - Search/Index FeaturesOverview Clk/Ctr ButtonPlacing Index Marks Automatic Index MarksManual Index Marks 3 Scan for Index Marks Index Scan1 Open “Search Menu” 2 Select “Index Search/Scan”1 Open “Search Menu” Index Search3 Enter # of Marks to Search 4 Search for Index MarksDECK ONE BLANK SEARCH Blank Search2 Select “Blank Search” 1 Open “Search Menu”Open “Search Menu” useful when you have taken acontents of your tape for Direct Time SearchSEARCH MENU Return to2 Select “Return to 00000” 1 Open “Search Menu”78 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE 1 Connect Cable to Cable Box how to connect external11 - Advanced Connections Cable Box HookupCH3/4 6 Set VCR Output Channel7 Tune TV to the Same Channel 8 Connection is Complete3 Set Stereo to Auxiliary Mode Audio Connections1 Connect VCR to Stereo 2 Set Playback Audio to Hi-Fi2 Set TV to Auxiliary Mode audio and video signalsTV Monitor Connections 1 Connect VCR to TV Monitor2 Watch Device Connecting Other Video Equipment4 Timer Record From Device 1 Connect Device to VCR84 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE Program TV Code Multi-Brand Remote SetupAppendix A 1 Turn On TVMulti-Brand Remote Operation 6 Operate Your TV, Cable Box, or DSSTV/Cable/DSS Keys Why can’t I record from my cable box? Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhy am I not getting a picture? Why is the picture quality poor?88 DDV9475 USER’S GUIDE Why isn’t my remote control working?Why do my tapes record at different speeds when I use Copy Tape? Why does the tape sometimes play or rewind when I don’t want it to?Why doesn’t my VCR work? Why does my on-screen display show “Error”?Why can’t I eject a tape using my remote? Why can’t I reset the Deck 1 tape counter?Why do I get a blue screen? Why can’t I bring up the 8-Scene Edit List?Why aren’t the tape counters moving? Why can’t I get a menu or an on-screen display?Why is “Copy Tape” blinking on the front panel? Why do I lose stereo sound when I turn on my VCR?Why won’t my remote operate all my TV functions? DIMENSIONS Technical SpecificationsPOWER REQUIREMENT CLOCK BACKUP TIMEWhat the Owner Must Do If Service is Required Dual-Deck VCR Limited WarrantyWho Provides the Limited Warranty What is Covered and How LongWhat are the Exceptions Other Warranty CoverageSymbols IndexIndex Page

11 - Advanced Connections

Cable Box Hookup

This chapter will show you

1 Connect Cable to Cable Box

how to connect external

devices, such as a cable box,

stereo, or satellite receiver, to

wall outlet to the “In from Cable” jack on the

your Dual-Deck VCR.

2 Connect Cable Box to VCR

From Cable

3 Connect VCR to TV

5 Turn On TV, VCR & Cable Box