GoVideo DVR4275 Combo DVD VCR Player User Manual

GoVideo DVR4275 Combo DVD VCR Player

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read These Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Follow All Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Keep These Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed All Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Heat
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this apparatus near water. For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, Laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Power-Cord Protection
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A), ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Lightning
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Attachments
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Playable Discs

Notes

Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.
The unit cannot play discs that contain data other than MP3 and CD-DA data.
Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs

This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of DVD+VCR can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is prohibited by area limits.

Disc-related terms

Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.

Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, not all chapters may not be recorded.

Track (audio CD only)
Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the track you want.

Remote control battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with and + aligned – correctly.

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote sensor
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor

Precautions

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit
Retain your original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.

When setting up the unit
The picture or sound of nearby electrical equipment may cause distortion during playback. When this occurs, position the unit away from the interfering devices, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They may leave marks on the surface.

Notes on Discs

Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Cleaning the Video Heads
Playing with poor quality or damaged tape can contaminate the video heads. Use only high-quality tapes in your DVD+VCR. Dirt which accumulates on the video heads may cause the picture to blur. If this happens, the video heads need to be cleaned. Purchase a non-abrasive head cleaning tape from your video dealer.

Front Panel

Display Window

Remote Control

Rear Panel

Connections

Tips

Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use only one of the connections described below.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jack to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See Connecting to Optional Equipment on page 14.

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR

Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV.
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the connector marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR.

Tip

If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANT.IN connector. The Adapter does not screw on to the DVD+VCR, it just slips over the connector.

Without Cable Box

If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN connector on the DVD+VCR. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the unit’s RF. OUT connector and the 75-ohm antenna input connector on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all channels.

With Cable Box

If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instructions below:

The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD+VCR operation. To view or record the CATV channel

Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).
Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by pressing the CH/TRACK (▲/▼) or number (0-9) of your VCR. (Example: CH3)
Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.

VCR Setup

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Some of these functions will be displayed momentarily when the VCR is operated.

TAPE SPEED DISPLAY
Shows the current tape speed.
FUNCTION DISPLAY
Indicates the function in progress.
HI-FI DISPLAY
Indicates when this unit is playing back tape recorded with HI-FI.
CHANNEL DISPLAY
Indicates the selected channel (or LINE1, LINE2).
STEREO/SAP DISPLAY (MONO is not displayed)
Shows the type of audio signal received by the VCR tuner.
DATE DISPLAY
Shows the current date. (Month/Day/Day of the week format)
CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN DISPLAY
Shows the current time, the tape counter, and the remaining time on the tape.

Each press of the ENTER changes the TV screen in the following sequence.

Setting the On-Screen Display

The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with On-Screen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the On-screen selections to be set.

Menu Selection

Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features.

Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
Select the desired menu with the ▲ or ▼ buttons and then press ENTER.

The VCR Setup Menu

Press VCR, then press SETUP/MENU to display the MAIN menu.
Press▲ or ▼ to select the VCR SETUP menu, then press ENTER. The VCR SETUP menu will appear.
Press▲ or ▼ to choose a desired item on the VCR SETUP menu. Then pressto choose a desired setting.

SCREEN DISPLAY

The on-screen display of this VCR can be turned on or off.

The SCREEN DISPLAY is switched between ON and OFF by pressing

BROADCAST TYPE (STEREO/SAP/MONO)

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) carries stereo and/or Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual signals. Set this display to the desired position when both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. When only one of the MTS signals is received, the VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of the selected position. For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO position. The VCR will then record a STEREO program when available, and record a mono program IF the program is NOT IN STEREO. For weak STEREO and/or SAP broadcasting, changing the
display to mono may give clearer sound.

The BROADCAST TYPE is switched among STEREO, SAP, and MONO by pressing.

Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting the service.

Symptom	Cause	Correction
No power.	The power cord is disconnected.	Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work.	No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted.	Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.)
No picture.	The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.	Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD+VCR appears on the TV screen.
	TV/VCR mode for DVD+VCR is set to TV.	Press the TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly to choose VCR mode. VCR indicator light appears in the VCR front panel.
	The antenna or video cable is not connected securely.	Connect the antenna or video cable securely.
	The connected TV power is turned off.	Turn on the TV.
No sound.	The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.	Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the DVD+VCR.
	The audio cables are not connected securely.	Connect the audio cable securely.
	The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off.	Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable.
	The Digital Audio Output is set to the wrong position.	Set the Digital Audio Output to the correct position, then turn on the DVD+VCR again by pressing POWER.
The playback picture is poor.	The disc is dirty.	Clean the disc.
	Tape heads are dirty.	Clean video heads.
	The tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR.	Use TRK (+/-) for manual tracking adjustment while the tape is playing.
The DVD+VCR does not start playback.	No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted.	Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.)
	An unplayable disc is inserted.	Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and Regional code.)
	The disc is placed upside down.	Place the disc with the playback side down.
	The disc is not placed within the guide.	Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
	The disc is dirty.	Clean the disc.
	The Rating level is set.	Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.
The remote control does not work properly.	The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the DVD+VCR.	Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD+VCR.
	The remote control is too far from the DVD+VCR.	Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m).
	There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the DVD+VCR.	Remove the obstacle.
	The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.	Replace the batteries with new ones.

Symptom	Cause	Correction
Some channels are skipped over when using CH(v/V).	Those channels were deleted with the CH. ADD/DEL option.	Use ADD/DEL CH. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 16.
The picture and sound of the broadcasting channel are weak or missing.	The antenna or cables are loose.	Tighten connections or replace cable.
	The wrong CHANNEL SOURCE option is being used.	Try all CHANNEL SOURCE options. See “Channel Selection” on page 16 for details.
The camcorder image is not shown.	The camcorder is off.	Turn the camcorder on and operate properly.
The camcorder image via A/V input to DVD+VCR is not shown on the TV screen.	DVD+VCR SOURCE is not set to LINE.	Press INPUT to select the LINE input channel.
Timer recording is not possible.	The clock in the VCR is not set to the correct time.	Set the clock to the correct time. See “Setting the Clock” on page 17.
	VCR is on which disables timer.	Turn DVD+VCR off to enable the timer. The TIMER indicator light appears in the display window.
	Timer has been programmed incorrectly.	Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on page 23.
	TIMER indicator light does not appear after the programming timer.	Reprogram the Timer and turn DVD+VCR off to enable the timer.
TIMER indicator light appears after VCR is turned off.	VCR is in Timer Recording mode.	This is the normal indication that the VCR is in TIMER mode.
Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present.	TV is not Stereo-compatible.	No action is possible.
	Broadcast program is not in stereo for- mat.	No action is possible.
	DVD+VCR A/V Out jacks are not con- nected to TV A/V In jacks.	Make A/V connections. Stereo is available only via A/V output from VCR.
	DVD+VCR Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV.	Select AUX or A/V source as TV input.
	DVD+VCR BROADCAST TYPE mode is set to SAP or MONAURAL.	Set BROADCAST TYPE mode to STEREO. See “Setting the VCR Setup Menu” on page 16.
	Using RF Output with Stereo TV.	Connect TV via audio/video cables and select AUX or A/V source as TV input.

Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation can occur:

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

• When the DVD+VCR is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

• Under extremely humid conditions.

• Keep the power cord plugged into an AC outlet and POWER On. This will help prevent condensation.

• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours for the VCR to dry before using it.

Technical Specifications.

General

Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz
Power consumption 23W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 97.5 X 360 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d)
Mass (approx.) 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs)
Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Signal system NTSC

Inputs

ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms
VHS VIDEO IN 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
VHS AUDIO IN -6.0 dBm more than 47 k ohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 1

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