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Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of this DV2150 DVD+VCR. We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come.
Table of Contents 1 - Welcome Unpacking / 7 Compatible Media / 7 Front Panel / 8 Front Panel Display / 9 Rear Panel / 10 Remote Control / 11 2 - Connections BASIC Antenna/Basic Cable Connections / 13 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections / 14 Basic TV Connections / 15 ADVANCED Enhanced Video Options / 16 Enhanced Audio Options / 17 Rear AV Connections / 18 Front AV Connections / 19 3 - Setup VCR VCR Setup Menu Overview / 21 About VCR Menu Navigation / 21 Clock Settings / 22 Channel Settings / 23 Other
Important Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Important Safety Instructions tion 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 antenna–discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
1 6 Welcome This Chapter provides a basic introduction to the DVD+VCR, including an overview of the front panel, rear panel, and remote control.
Front Panel � � � 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 � � � POWER button VCR deck DVD deck AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks VCR EJECT button RECORD button CHANNEL / buttons DVD+VCR User’s Guide � � � �� �� �� �� �� 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Front Panel Display DVD•VCR SELECT button STOP button REW button PLAY/ button FF button DVD EJECT button
Front Panel Display Front panel display overview: � � � 1 2 3 4 � � � VHS tape loaded indicator VCR mode indicator DVD mode indicator Disc loaded indicator � 5 Record indicator 6 DVD+VCR status indicator 7 Timer Record indicator 1 - Welcome 9
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2 Connections This Chapter shows you how to connect the DVD+VCR to your TV and other home theater components. • • 12 For basic connections, see pages 13-15. For advanced connections, see pages 16-19.
Antenna/Basic Cable Connections 13
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections 14 DVD+VCR User’s Guide
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Enhanced Video Options If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality (DVD playback only). 1 Connect an S-Video cable OR set of Component Video cables from the DVD+VCR to your TV as shown. 2 Select the S-Video or Component Video input on your TV to view the DVD+VCR. • If you use the S-Video Out or Component Video connection, you must set Video Out and Scan Mode in the DVD Setup menu; see page 28.
Enhanced Audio Options If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy ������������� superior sound quality. 1 Connect left/right audio cables from the DVD+VCR to your stereo system as shown. ��������������� OR Connect a digital coaxial cable from the DVD+VCR to your digital audio receiver as shown. 2 Select the appropriate audio input on your stereo or receiver to hear the DVD+VCR. • If you used the coaxial connection, you must set Digital Out in the DVD Setup menu; see page 29.
Rear AV Connections 18 DVD+VCR User’s Guide
Front AV Connections 19
3 Setup This Chapter allows you to customize the DVD+VCR to meet your system requirements and personal preferences. Key settings: • • 20 To set the time and date, see page 22. To search for TV channels, see page 23.
VCR Setup Menu Overview The VCR Setup menu allows you to set your preferences for the VCR deck. Choose from these categories: • Clock Settings – see page 22 • Channel Settings – see page 23-24 • Other VCR Settings – see page 25 About VCR Menu Navigation • • • • • • Press VCR to switch to VCR mode. Press SETUP to display the VCR Setup menu. Use the keys to move up and down. Use the keys to move left and right. Press ENTER to make selections. Press SETUP again to go back and exit the Setup menu.
Time & Date Set Allows you to set the date and time. This is necessary if you wish to record TV shows with the timer record feature. 1 Press VCR, then press SETUP. 2 Select Clock Set > Time and Date Set. 3 Set the time and date: • Use to move the cursor. • Use to change each setting. 4 When finished, press SETUP to exit. Auto Clock Set Automatically adjusts the clock for Daylight Saving Time. If you live in an area that does not use Daylight Saving Time, turn this feature off.
Channel Settings Auto Channel Search Automatically searches for all available TV stations from antenna or cable TV. If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver, you do not need to run Auto Channel Search. 1 Press VCR, then press SETUP. 2 Select Channel Set > Auto Channel Search. 3 Choose from the following: Cable TV - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to a cable TV source. Antenna - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to an antenna.
Channel Settings (continued) Signal Type Specifies whether the DVD+VCR is connected to an antenna or cable TV source. 1 Press VCR, then press SETUP. 2 Select Channel Set > Signal Type. 3 Choose from the following: Antenna - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to an antenna. Cable - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to a cable TV source. 4 When finished, press SETUP to exit. Cable Box Setup Allows you to specify the channel or input the DVD+VCR uses to view an external cable box or satellite receiver.
Other VCR Settings Auto Play Starts VCR playback automatically when you load a tape with its record safety tab removed. 1 Press VCR, then press SETUP. 2 Select Functions > Auto Play. 3 Turn Auto Play on or off. 4 When finished, press SETUP to exit. Auto TV/VCR Controls whether the DVD+VCR switches to VCR mode automatically when turned on. 1 Press VCR, then press SETUP. 2 Select Functions > Auto TV/VCR.
DVD Setup Menu Overview The DVD Setup menu allows you to set your preferences for the DVD deck. Choose from these categories: • Language Settings – see page 27 • Video Settings – see pages 28 • Audio Settings – see page 29 • Other Settings – see page 30-31 About DVD Menu Navigation • • • • • • • Press DVD to switch to DVD mode. Press STOP to make sure DVD playback is stopped. Press SETUP to display the DVD Setup menu. Use the keys to move up and down. Use the keys to move left and right.
Video Settings TV Aspect Ratio Sets your preferred aspect ratio for DVD movies. 1 In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. 2 Select Video > TV Aspect. 3 Choose from the following: 4:3 PS - Select if you have a standard TV and prefer to have widescreen movies cropped to fit the screen. 4:3 LB - Select if you have a standard TV and prefer to watch widescreen movies with black bars above and below the picture. 16:9 Wide - Select if you have a widescreen TV.
Audio Settings Digital Out Sets the format of the digital audio signal from the rear panel Coaxial jack. 1 In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. 2 Select Audio > Digital Out. 3 Choose from the following: Bitstream - Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to a 5.1 channel amplifier/ receiver with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. LPCM – Select if the DVD+VCR is connected to a 2-channel (stereo) digital amplifier.
Other DVD Settings On-Screen Display Enables the on-screen display (OSD), which provides feedback on the current status of the DVD+VCR. 1 In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. 2 Select Others > OSD. 3 Turn On-Screen Displays on or off. Screen Saver Enables the built-in screensaver, which appears automatically if the DVD+VCR is left in Stop for longer than 5 minutes. 1 In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. 2 Select Others > Screen Saver. 3 Turn the Screen Saver on or off. Closed Captions Enables closed captions, i.e.
Other DVD Settings (continued) Parental Control Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1 In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP. 2 Select Others > Parental. 3 Select the desired Parental Control rating from “1 Kids” to “8 Adult”, then press ENTER. 4 Enter your password using the 0-9 keys, then press ENTER. • The factory default password is 3308. If you forget your password, this will always work. Password Changes the Parental Control password. 1 In DVD Stop mode, press SETUP.
4 Operations This Chapter shows you how to use the most common features of the DVD+VCR, including playing tapes and discs, and recording TV shows. • • 32 For playback features, see pages 33-36. For recording features, see pages 37-40.
Basic DVD+VCR Playback Playing a DVD Playing a Tape Follow these steps to play a DVD. 1 Press POWER to turn on the DVD+VCR. 2 Press DVD to control the DVD deck. 3 Load your DVD in the disc tray with the label side up. • Press EJECT to open and close the disc tray. 4 Press PLAY to start playback. • Many DVD discs play automatically when loaded. • If the DVD has a Disc Menu, or more than one Title, the Disc Menu may appear. If so, use to highlight options, and press ENTER to make selections.
CLEAR TITLE MENU 1 3 Special DVD Playback Options SUBTITLE SEARCH AUDIO REW PLAY REW/FF Scans backward/forward at variable speeds. In Pause STOP mode, plays in slow mo- SUBTITLE tion (forward only). PREV NEXT AUTO PLAY 1 3 TRK- TRK+ SKIP TV/VCR A-B PREV/NEXT Skips to the next or preMARK vious ANGLE Chapter. In Pause mode, steps forward one REPLAY framePROG. at a time.
Special VCR Playback Options REW Scans backward at high speed. In Stop mode, rewinds the tape. FF Scans forward at high speed. In Stop mode, fastforwards the tape. In Pause mode, plays in slow motion (forward only). NEXT In Pause mode, steps forward one frame at a time. 1 100+/P.SCAN TITLE TRK- TRK+ 3 TRACKING+/Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape DISPLAY playback. DISPLAY Displays the clock and current playback information, including elapsed time and playback status.
Other Disc Playback Audio CD/MP3 CD Playback JPEG CD Playback To play an Audio CD or MP3 files on CD-R/RW: 1 Load the Audio CD or CD-R/RW in the disc tray. • Audio CDs begin playback automatically. To play JPEG files on CD-R/RW: 1 Load the CD-R/RW in the disc tray. • The following screen appears: 2 3 2 3 4 5 Press PREV/ NEXT to browse the tracks. Press PLAYto start and pause playback. Press STOP to stop playback. Use the or 0-9 keys to select a specific audio track, then press ENTER.
Basic Recording Recording from TV Follow these steps to record a TV show to a VHS tape. 1 Press POWER to turn on the DVD+VCR. 2 Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 3 Insert a recordable tape (a tape with the record safety tab intact). 4 5 6 7 Use the CH+/- or 0-9 buttons to select the channel you want to record. • If you are using a cable box/satellite receiver, set the DVD+VCR to the receiver’s output channel and select the channel to record on the cable box/receiver.
Special Recording Options Recording from a Camcorder or other Device Follow these steps to record from a camcorder or other external device. 1 Connect your external device to the front panel or rear panel inputs; see pages 18-19. 2 Press TV VIEW repeatedly to select: Video 1 - If the device is connected to the rear Audio/Video Inputs. Video 2 - If the device is connected to the front Audio/Video Inputs. 3 Insert a recordable VHS tape. 4 Press VCR to control the VCR deck.
Timer Recording Setting a Timer Recording Follow these steps to program a timer recording. Before you begin, make sure the Time and Date are set correctly (see page 22), and that your tape has enough available space to record the desired program. 1 Insert a recordable tape (a tape with the record safety tab intact). 2 Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 3 Press PROG. to display the Timer Record menu. • You can also press SETUP and select Timer Recordings > Make a New Program.
Timer Recording (continued) 6 Use to select the source of the program (Antenna or Cable), then press . 7 Use the (or 0-9) buttons to set the date, start time, and end time, pressingafter each. 8 Use to set the Tape Speed to SP, SLP or AUTO, then press . • AUTO will start recording in SP and automatically switch to SLP if there is not enough room on the tape to complete the recording. 9 When finished, press SETUP to save the Timer Recording.
5 Help This Chapter shows you how to get help, including troubleshooting, customer support, and warranty information.
Customer Support The Troubleshooting section below will help you solve common issues with your DVD+VCR. If you don’t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department as follows: Phone (800) 736-7679 E-Mail customersupport@govideo.com Web www.govideo.com Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord securely into the wall outlet. No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.
Troubleshooting (continued) SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Picture from external input is distorted The video signal from the external device is copy-protected. Connect the device directly to your TV. Some channels are skipped over when using CH The skipped channels were deleted with the Add/Remove feature. See “Add/Remove Channels” on page 23. Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable.
Product Care & Handling Placement and handling • The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. • 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 will leave marks on the surface.
Technical Specifications Specifications Power Supply ....................AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption ......24W (supplementary 4W) Weight .................................9.9 lbs (4.5kg) Dimensions (WxHxD) .....17.1” x 3.7” x 10.0” (435mm x 93mm x 255mm) Operating Temp. .............. 41°F~95°F (5°C~35°C) Operating Humidity .......< 80% RH Channel Coverage ...........VHF: 2-13 CH / UHF: 14-69 CH / Cable: 1-125 Signal Type .........................NTSC COLOR Antenna In/Out ................
Warranty GoVideo Limited Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the GoVideo Warranty Administrator will honor service for 90 days labor, 1 year parts from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. Remote controls are warrantied for 90 days from the date of purchase. Who is Protected This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this GoVideo product.
Index A A-B Repeat 34 Add/Remove Channels 23 Angle 34 Aspect Ratio 28 Audio 34, 35 Audio CD Playback 36 Audio Language 27 Audio Settings 29 Auto Channel Search 23 Auto Clock Set 22 Auto Play DVD 31 VCR 25 Auto Repeat 35 Auto TV/VCR 25 C Cable Box Setup 24 Channel Settings 23 Clear 35 Clock Settings 22 Closed Captions 30 Compatible Media 7 Connections Antenna/Basic Cable 13 Basic TV 15 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver 14 Component Video 16 Digital Audio 17 External Device 18, 19 S-Video 16 Stereo 17 Copy DVD
