GoVideo dvr4400 Specification Guide

The GoVideo DVR4400 has complete versatility to play DVDs, audio CDs, MP3 files on CD-R and 

CD-RW, as well as VHS tapes. Users can watch a DVD while recording a TV program on VHS. The 

DVR4400 enables Dolby

®

 Digital and DTS

®

 Digital output for playback of Dolby and DTS encoded DVDs, and has component, S-Video and 

composite video outputs for high connection flexibility and optimum performance. The DVR4400 incorporates SONICblue's patented Dual-

Deck

™

 technology, creating a versatile, high quality, affordable home theater solution. This is the perfect convenience product for consumers 

who wish to convert their living rooms into home theaters without having to purchase multiple components. It provides the ability to upgrade to a 

DVD without losing the compelling features and versatility of a VCR.

©2001-2002 SONICblue Incorporated. GoVideo, Dual-Deck™ and Complete Program Record (CPR) are trademarks of SONICblue Incorporated. Dolby, and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. . 
DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC.  Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. 
Copyright Warning: SONICblue Incorporated’s GoVideo Dual-Deck is not made or sold for unauthorized recording of copyrighted works, including, without limitation, unauthorized recordings from pre-recorded copyrighted movies, and it will 
not copy Macrovision-encrypted DVDs. All specifications subject to change. 

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Power Requirement 120V AC, 60Hz, 27W
Environment 41-104

º F; 10-75% humidity

Audio 2 stereo, RCA connector,  
-8dbm, 47K

Ω , front and rear 

Video 2 composite, RCA connector, 75

Ω, 

1Vp-p; RF Antenna or CATV Input, 
F-Connector, 75

Ω 

Video System 1/2" VHS, 4 rotary head  
helical scanning, FM azimuth luminance; 
chrominance: converted sub system phase shift
Audio Track Normal: 1 track; Hi-Fi: 2 track
Play/Record Time T-180 tape; SP 3 hr., SLP 9 hr.
FF/Rew Time T-120 tape: <2 min.
Heads Video: DA 4 rotary; Audio: 2 rotary
heads (Hi-Fi), 1 stationary head (Linear);
Control: 1 stationary head; Erase: 1 full
track, 1 audio track
Wow & Flutter Less than 0.005% (Hi-Fi)
Freq. Response 20Hz -20kHz (Hi-Fi)

Disc Compatibility DVD-Video, CD-Digital Audio 
(5" and 3.5"), CD-Video, MP3 files on CD-R 
and CD-RW
Freq. Response 96/48kHz Sampling: 
4Hz-22kHz
Signal to Noise 110 dB
Dynamic Range 96 dB THD: 0.003%

Weight 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
Dimensions 16.9"w x 3.9"h x 13"d  
(430mm x 100mm x 330mm)

• Full function remote control
• 1.5V AA batteries (2)
• User's manual
• Quick reference guide
• Stereo RCA audio/video cable (1)

• DVD/CD Player and Hi-Fi Stereo VCR in one
• One Remote Operates Both DVD and VCR
• Auto Clock Set and Channel Search
• Composite, S-Video and Component Video outputs
• Child Lock for Toddler-Proofing Front Panel
• English/French/Spanish On-Screen Programming

Audio
• 2 stereo, RCA connector, - 8dbm, 1.5k, (DVD only: 

1 Coaxial Digital Audio Out)

Video 
• 1 Composite, RCA Connector, 75

Ω, 1Vp-p, (DVD only: 1 

S-Video output, S-Connector, 75W,  Y=1.0Vp-p, C=0.286Vp-p, 
1 Component video output, 75

Ω, Y=1.0Vp-p, Pb=0.7Vp-p,

Pr=0.7Vp-p) RF: Channel 3 or 4

• Hi-Fi Playback and Record 
• 4 Heads for superior Slow Motion and Stop Action
• Complete Program Record

TM

• One-Touch Copy of a DVD to VHS*
• 181-Channel Tuner with 8 Event / 1 Year Timer

• Plays DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs and MP3s

on CD-R and CD-RW

• Playback of 94KHz/24-bit discs
• Dolby Digital and DTS Digital output
• Bookmarks and Zoom 
• Virtual Surround (3D Sound)
• 10-bit Video Digital to Analog Converter and 27MHz

Advanced Digital Filter

* This product complies with the 
Digital Millennium Copyright Act 
and will not make copies of 
Macrovision

®

-protected source 

materials