BC954P - VHS VCR LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Brand	LG
Model	BC954P
Video Head System	Double azimuth 4 heads, helical scan
Tape Format	VHS
Maximum Recording Time	4 hours (SP) / 8 hours (LP) with E-240 tape
Rewind Time	Approx. 65 seconds (E-180 tape)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	360 x 94 x 270 mm
Weight	3.4 kg
Power Supply	200-240V~, 50Hz
Power Consumption	Approx. 18W (Energy saving: 3W)
Operating Temperature	5°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity	Less than 80%
Tuner	PAL B/G, SECAM B/G, 80 channel programmable memory with frequency synthesizer
Recording Features	ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System), ShowView, 7 event/1 month timer, Instant Timer Recording (ITR), LP (Long Play), Simulcast Recording
Playback Features	Auto Tracking, Logic & Picture Search, Fine Still, Frame Advance, Fixed Slow, Shuttle, CM Skip, OPR (Optimum Picture Response), NTSC playback on PAL TV
Audio	Hi-Fi stereo, bilingual/mono, frequency response 20Hz-20kHz (Hi-Fi), signal-to-noise ratio >70dB (Hi-Fi)
Video Connections	SCART (2), RCA video/audio input (front), audio output (RCA)
Special Functions	Energy Saving, Child Lock, Auto Head Cleaner, On Screen Display (OSD), Wide Screen (16:9) recording/playback, Real Time Counter, Memory Shut-Off, Self-Diagnosis (Video Doctor)
Remote Control	Infrared, range approx. 7.5m, 30° angle, powered by 2x AA batteries

Frequently Asked Questions - BC954P LG

How do I set the clock manually on the LG BC954P?

Press i to enter the main menu, select TIME DATE, press OK, then use the numbered buttons to enter hours, minutes, day, month, and year. The VCR uses a 24-hour clock. Press i to save.

What is ShowView and how do I use it for timer recording?

ShowView simplifies timer recording by using a code from TV guides. Press SHOWVIEW, select recording type (ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY), enter the ShowView code using number buttons, then press OK. Ensure TV channels are tuned in correct order. The VCR will record automatically.

Can I play NTSC tapes on this PAL VCR?

Yes, the LG BC954P supports NTSC playback on PAL TV. During playback, the VCR automatically detects and converts the colour system. No additional settings are needed.

How to manually tune TV stations?

Press i, select PR SET, press OK. Use AV to choose C (standard) or S (cable). Press ▲/▼ to tune, ▶ to adjust MFT, then ▶ to name the station. Press OK to confirm. Repeat for other stations.

What is the Energy Saving feature?

Energy Saving mode turns off the clock display and reduces power consumption to approx. 3W. Press the ⬆ button on the VCR front panel. Press again to deactivate. Timer recordings will disable this mode.

How to enable Child Lock?

Press C.LOCK on the remote. SAFE appears on screen, and front panel buttons are disabled (except STOP/EJECT). Press C.LOCK again to disable.

What does Self-Diagnosis (Video Doctor) do?

Press i, select Dr, press OK. It checks head status, tape recordability, number of timer programmes, and next timer event. Errors like PLEASE CLEAN indicate dirty video heads.

How to record in Long Play (LP) mode?

Before recording, press LP on the remote. LP appears in the display. LP doubles recording time (e.g., 8 hours on E-240) with slight quality loss. Press again to return to Standard Play (SP).

Can I copy tapes using this VCR?

Yes. Connect a second VCR to the front Video/Audio IN or rear SCART. Select the input source by pressing AV repeatedly (AV1, AV2, AV3). Play the source tape and record on the BC954P.

What is the maximum recording time?

Using an E-240 tape: 4 hours in Standard Play (SP) mode, 8 hours in Long Play (LP) mode. Rewind time is approx. 65 seconds for E-180 tape.

USER MANUAL BC954P LG

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

Position your VCR so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto it.

Care should be taken not to expose your VCR to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat.

During electrical storms it is advisable to unplug both the aerial cable and mains plug to prevent accidental damage to your VCR and TV.

Do not operate your VCR if it is damaged. Your VCR should not be repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

Never remove the back cover of your VCR as this can expose you to very high voltage and other hazards. If your VCR does not operate properly, please check the Troubleshooting Check List (see p.33). If your VCR still does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

Just to name a few examples of the extraordinary features:

• ez (easy) operations (see p. 31)
• Programmable 80 channel memory with Frequency synthesised tuner • ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System)
• 7 event/1 month programmable timer
• Built-in ShowView programming • Recording and playback for 16:9 Wide-screen format • LP - Long Play - recording & playback
• Shuttle Controls
• Energy Saving function
• ICON OSD (On Screen Display)

• NTSC playback on PAL TV • Logic & Picture Search - Child Lock - Auto Head Cleaner • Auto Power on and Play - Fine still, Frame advance & Fixed Slow functions • Real Time Counter - Quick Start function • Auto Tracking System - Reception of Stereo, Bilingual & Mono sound • Hi-Fi Audio System • Simulcast Recording

Welcome to LG

Thank you for buying this LG video cassette recorder Model BC994P/BC954P/BD964P.

Description	2 - 5	Advanced Operations	22 - 31
Precaution & Features information	2	Timer Recording	22 - 25
Remote Control Location & functions	4	ShowView Programming	22 - 23
Your VCR's Controls	5	Timer Recording Using On Screen
Setting Up	6 - 15	Display	24 - 25
Connecting to your TV & Decoder (or Satellite)	6	Energy Saving	26
		On Screen Display	26
Connecting to a Hi-Fi & Camcorder	7	Tape Counter Memory Stop	27
Tuning in a video channel On your TV	8 - 9	Child Lock	27
How to Using the main menu	10	Wide Screen Compatibility (16:9)	28
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically	11	Memory Shut-Off	29
Tuning in TV Stations Manually	12 - 13	Self-Diagnosis	29
Changing the order of TV Stations	14	Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System	30
Deleting TV Stations	15	ez (easy) operations	31
Basic Operations	16 - 21	Helpful Hints	32 - 33
Playback a tape	16 - 17	Tape Copying	32
Recording TV programmes	18 - 19	Specifications	32
To set the Colour System	20	Troubleshooting Check List	33
To set the Decoder	20
Setting the Clock Manually	21

Remote Control Location & functions

To install batteries: Your REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET is powered by two AA type batteries.

1. To insert them, push the tab backwards and lift off the cover of the handset.
2. Put the two batteries into the compartment making sure the + and - are correctly positioned.
3. Replace the cover.

Your video recorder (VCR) is designed so that almost all of its features can be controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET. Some features can also be controlled from the FRONT PANEL of the video recorder. The maximum operating distance that you may control your video recorder is about 7.5 metres (25 feet). It must also be within an angle of 30 degrees either side of the REMOTE SENSOR on the front of your video recorder. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended period of time. Do not use batteries of differing age or type. Always discard batteries safely.

Each button on your VCR has the same function as its corresponding button on the remote control handset.

MODEL : BC994P

MODEL: BC954P

MODEL: BD964P

1. Power (ON/OFF)
2. Stop & Tape Eject
3. Cassette Compartment
4. VCR Display
5. Remote Control Sensor
6. REC/ITR (Instant Record)
7. REW
8. PLAY
9. FF
10. Video IN socket
11. Audio IN sockets
12. Channel Programme Selectors
13. Pause/Still
14. OPR (see p.17)

Controls

Your VCR's

Connections To a TV & Decoder (or Satellite)

Using your VCR very first time

The following picture will display on the TV screen when you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time.

To tune TV stations, please follow stages 3 to 4 as shown in "ACMS" (see p. 11).

The guidance given on the next two pages covers the most common forms of connection. However, please check with your manufacturer's instruction books for specific information. Make sure all connections are made with both your VCR and additional appliance unplugged from the mains to avoid damaging your equipment. Connecting a VCR using a SCART lead is one of the best ways to achieve optimum sound and picture quality from video-tape playback.

An audio system can be connected to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the back of your VCR (except BD964P). Please remember to turn the volume to minimum on your Hi-Fi, then gradually increase the volume; this will prevent damaging your speakers and protect you from an extremely noisy shock!

Make sure all connections are made with both your VCR and camcorder unplugged from the mains to avoid damaging your equipment. To make connecting your camcorder easier, we have designed the Audio IN (Left and Right) and Video IN sockets on the front panel of your VCR.

Front view of your VCR

Audio out sockets & Phono Leads

The phono sockets for connecting your VCR to your Hi-Fi are on the back of the set (except BD964P); L = Left sound output, R = Right sound output. You normally have to select the AUX function on your Hi-Fi.

To your Hi-Fi (except BD964P) & Camcorder

Connections

Tuning in a Video channel On your TV

The output frequency of this video recorder (VCR) is set at UHF channel 36. If channel 36 is already used by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 5 to 8 will show you how to change the output frequency of your VCR.

Your TV receives signals from the video recorder (VCR) like another TV station.

You have to select a channel number on your TV and tune it in so that you may watch video tapes.

If you have used a SCART or AUDIO and VIDEO cables then your TV should already have a dedicated video channel built into it, usually called AV.

1

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR as described earlier in this book.

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

Turn on your TV.

2

Insert a pre-recorded video tape into your VCR and press PLAY on the remote control.

Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos.

Don't worry if you don't have a video-tape to play at this stage! If you switch your VCR on and continue stages 3 to 4, instead of seeing video playback tune your TV until you see a bright blue screen.

3

Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp and the sound is clear.

If you have used a SCART or AUDIO and VIDEO cables you will not have to tune your TV, simply select the AV channel. The AV channel is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on your TV.

4

Store this channel on your TV.

You will need to look at the TV instruction book if you do not know how to do this.

5

Only carry out stages 5 \~ 8 if you cannot obtain clear video play-back as described in stages 1 \~ 4.

Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch video's.

Make sure that your VCR is in standby by pressing POWER on the remote control.(only the clock will be displayed.) (BC994P/BC954P)

Make sure that your VCR is in standby by pressing POWER on the remote control. (STANDBY indicator will light in the VCR display.) (BD964P)

6

Press PROG. ▲ or ▼ on the front of your VCR for more than 4 seconds.

CH36 will appear in the VCR display (BC994P/BC954P).

All indicators will light in the VCR display (BD964P).

The following picture will be displayed on the TV screen.

7

Press PROG. ▲ or ▼ to select another video channel.

You may select any channel number between 22 and 68.

8

Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch video.

Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen appears.

Store this channel on your TV.

Press ⏻ on the front of your VCR when you have finished.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR and successfully

tuned in a dedicated video channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a dedicated video channel on your TV you will be unable to view and record video tapes!

How to Use the Main Menu

LANGUAGE

SELECTION

You can select the

language among English.

Deutsch, Français.

Italiano, Español and

Dutch.

This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET.

1

Switch on your TV set and video recorder by pressing the POWER button.

2

Press i button.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

3

Press ◀ and ▶ to select the desired menu.

Press OK and press ▲ or ▼ to select.

4

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

● REC - Timer recording setting (see p. 24 to 25) ● PR SET - Manual tuning setting (see p. 12 to 13). ● ACMS - ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) (see p. 11) ● TIME DATE - Date & clock setting (see p. 21). ● SYSTEM - To set the Colour TV System (see p. 20) - ABC OSD - To change the language setting for OSD (see left). - Dr. - to check a problem with your VCR (see p. 29)

● AUDIO - To select the channel for audio output (see p. 30). - OSD ON/OFF - To display the operational mode of your VCR (see p. 26) ● 16:9/4:3 - To select the aspect ratio of your TV (see p. 28). ● DECODER - To use a pay-TV decoder (or Satellite) with your VCR (see p. 20). - OPR - To improve the playback picture (see p. 17).

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the ACMS.

Press OK.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select COUNTRY.

(A: Austria, B: Belgium, CH: Switzerland, D:

Germany, DK: Denmark, E: Spain, F: France, I: Italy, N: Norway, NL:

Netherlands, P: Portugal, S: Sweden, SF: Finland, Others)

Press OK again to start the automatic tuning process.

The TV station table will appear when tuning is complete.

Press i to save your settings.

Automatically

TV stations

Tuning in

Tuning in

TV stations

Manually

In certain areas of the country, broadcast signals may be too weak for your VCR's automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your VCR to store them.

1

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the PR SET.

Press OK.

2

Press AV to select C (Standard stations) or S (Cable stations): C02 - C71, S01 - S41.

Repeatedly press ▲ or ▼ to tune in the TV station.

If you know the broadcast station number of your particular TV station, you may enter its number directly by using the number buttons on the remote control.

3

Press ▶ to select MFT. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust.

4

Press ▶ to select STATION so that you may name your TV station.

Press OK.

The TV station name list will appear.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select a station name from the list.

Press OK to select it.

You can change a TV station name manually rather than using the "standard" names.

Press ▶.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select letters and numbers for the new station name.

Press ◀ or ▶ to move back and forth between characters.

Press OK.

Press 1, confirm the station placement.

If you wish to manually tune other stations repeat stages 1 - 7.

Press i again.

Your new TV station has now been tuned into your VCR.

Changing the order of TV stations

After tuning TV stations into your VCR, you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them. The instructions on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order.

1

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the PR SET.

Press OK.

2

Press i.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you want to move (for example, PR 03).

Press ▶.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you want to move to (for example, PR 05).

4

Press OK.

The selected programme will be moved to the new programme number.

If you wish to move other TV stations, repeat steps 1-4.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

After tuning TV stations into your VCR, you may wish to delete a station. The instructions on this page will show you how to easily delete any unwanted TV stations.

1

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the PR SET.

Press OK.

2

Press i.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you want to delete.

3

Press ◀.

After a short while, the selected station will be deleted.

The following stations are resorted automatically.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

If you wish to delete other TV stations repeat stages 1 - 3.

TV Stations

Deleting

How to select stored TV stations:

Stored TV stations can be selected in two ways.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select different stations that are tuned into your VCR.

You may also directly select stations using the numbered buttons on the remote control.

You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV).

Getting a better picture

When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically. If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press

or ▲ on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until any distortions have been removed. Press numbered 0 on the remote control to switch automatic tracking back on again.

Make sure that you have correctly connected your VCR as described earlier in this book.

Turn on your TV.

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

Insert the video cassette into your VCR.

The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.

2

Press PLAY to start playing your tape.

If you load a video cassette which has had its record protection tab removed, playback of the cassette will start automatically.

AUTO TRACKING

Your VCR will automatically adjust the tracking to give the best picture quality.

3

Press P/STILL to still a picture.

Press P/STILL

repeatedly to advance the tape frame by frame.

Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes your VCR will stop the tape to prevent damaging the tape or your VCR.

Still picture quality can be improved slightly by pressing ▲ or ▼.

4

Press PLAY to continue playing your tape.

Picture search:

During playback, press either FF or REW to rapidly wind the tape (7 times normal playback speed) and see where you are on the tape.

Logic search:

During fast forwarding or rewinding, press and hold FF or REW to play the picture at 7 times normal playback speed.

Picture search will only continue for about 3 minutes, after which your VCR will return to normal playback. During picture search, logic search, and CM Skip, the sound is muted and there will be some noise streaks on the picture.

Slow motion playback, Shuttle:

During playback or still picture, press ◀ or ▶.

You can reach the following playback speeds.

(-7x play, -3x play, -play, still, 1/19 slow, play, 2x play, 7x play)

To switch off slow motion and shuttle, press the desired function.

During slow motion and shuttle, noise bars may appear on the picture depending on the condition of the tape.

If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with ▲ or ▼.

Press STOP to end playback.

Press EJECT.

If the end of the tape is reached, your VCR will stop playback automatically, rewind, stop, eject the tape and place itself into power off mode.

CM (Commercial Message) Skip:

This feature enables you during playback of a tape to skip a commercial break in a few seconds, then resume normal playback.

While tape is playing press CM SKIP on the remote control to skip commercial (or another programme material).

Repeatedly press CM SKIP to skip:

1 Press 30 seconds 2 Press 60 seconds 3 Press 90 seconds 4 Press 120 seconds 5 Press 150 seconds 6 Press 180 seconds

OPR (Optimum Picture Response):

This feature automatically improves playback picture quality by adjusting your VCR to the condition of the tape.

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select OPR.

Press OK.

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly to select: OFF, SOFT or SHARP.

Please note you may only set OPR when playing a tape.

Press i to remove menus from the TV screen.

During playback of a video cassette you can select picture sharpness by pressing OPR on the front of your VCR (BC994P).

sharpness by pressing OPR on the front of your VCR (BC994P).

Press 2: To make it clearer.

Press 3: To switch off.

Recording TV programmes

If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can happen quite easily by accident!) remove the protection tab on the back edge of the video cassette.

It is possible to record on a video cassette with the record protection tab removed by covering the hole with self adhesive tape.

Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out.

1. Make sure that you have correctly connected your VCR as described earlier in this book.

If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can happen quite easily by accident!), remove the protection tab on the back edge of the video cassette.

It is possible to record on a video cassette with the record protection tab removed by covering the hole with self-adhesive tape.

Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Instant Timer Recording (ITR) starts recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out.

1

Make sure that you have correctly connected your VCR as described earlier in this book.

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

2

Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR.

The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you wish to record.

You may also directly select programme number using the numbered buttons on the remote control.

4

If you wish to record directly from the SCART or AUDIO sockets repeatedly press AV until the socket you wish to record from is displayed.

SC01 Hi-Fi Sound only recording using the AUDIO IN sockets on the front of your VCR.

AV 1 Sound and Picture recording using the lower SCART socket on the back of your VCR.

AV 2 Sound and Picture recording using the upper SCART socket on the back of your VCR.

AV 3 Recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN (Left & Right) using the sockets on the front of your VCR.

Your VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be able to record up to 360 minutes. Please note there will be a slight loss in picture and sound quality when using LP.

5

Press LP if you wish to record in Long Play or Standard Play.

SP will produce improved picture and sound quality, however LP will provide twice as much recording time as SP.

SP or LP will be displayed in your VCR display to let you know which you have selected.

6

Press REC/ITR to start recording.

RECORD will appear on the TV screen.

Press REC/ITR several times. Each successive press will increase the record time by 30 minutes until you reach a maximum of 9 hours.

7

Press P/STILL to avoid recording unwanted scenes.

Press P/STILL to continue recording.

Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused. After 5 minutes your VCR will stop recording to prevent damaging the tape or your VCR.

8

Press STOP to end recording.

Press EJECT.

EJECT will appear on the TV screen and on the video recorder's display for a few seconds.

Remember you can record one programme while watching another by starting your

instant recording, press TV/VCR to select TV mode and then select a different channel on your TV.

To set the colour system

To set the decoder

Your VCR is equipped with triple colour standard, you can play back a tape in PAL and MESECAM.

During playback your VCR detects the colour system automatically.

If there are colour problems, please select the colour system manually.

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the SYSTEM.

Press OK.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select according to the COLOUR system used.

AUTO: automatic colour selection.

PAL: PAL recordings MESECAM: MESECAM recordings.

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

We have already described how to connect a decoder for pay-TV stations such as CANAL+ or PREMIERE on page 6. For the recording of an encoded station you do not have to control anything. You just select the station and wait shortly until the decoding will start.

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the DECODER.

Press OK.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select.

ON: When the decoder is connected to the AV2 socket.

OFF: When another VCR is connected to the AV2 socket.

Press i to return to a TV picture.

The clock in your VCR controls time and date settings for your VCR. For ShowView to work correctly the current time and date must be set.

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select TIME DATE.

Press OK.

Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to alter the HOURS, MINUTES, DAY, MONTH and YEAR.

Please note your VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00.

The day of the week will appear automatically when you enter the year.

If you make a mistake press ◀ or ▶ and enter the correct details.

Press i.

Your new clock settings are stored and will appear on your video recorder's display.

Manually

Setting the clock

ShowView

Programming

ShowView greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording by simply entering a ShowView Code. ShowView Codes are published in most TV guide magazines; they can vary one to nine numbers in length.

Timer Recording you may record at a later time (up to 1 month from the present). Up to 7 of these automatic recordings may be set.

1

Make sure that TV channels have been tuned and stored in correct SHOWVIEW order.

Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR.

2

Press SHOWVIEW.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the recording type.

ONCE: To record once.

WEEKLY: To record at the same time every week.

DAILY: To record every day (except Saturday and Sunday) at the same time.

4

Press the numbered buttons to enter the ShowView Code of the TV programme that you wish to record.

If you make a mistake press ◀ then enter the revised number.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Press OK.

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed it means that you have entered the wrong ShowView number, entered the ShowView number incorrectly.

If "-" is displayed, you have to enter the programme number of the station, you want to record from.

PRI	DATE	TIME
	12	10:11-11:55	SP
+	+	+	SP
+	+	+	SP
+	+	+	SP
+	+	+	SP
+	+	+	SP
+	+	+	SP
+	+	+	SP

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the settings that you wish to revise. (PR, DATE, TIME and SP).

Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the correct information.

Press ▶ and press ▲ or ▼ if you wish to record in Long Play.

SP will produce improved picture and sound quality, however LP will provide twice as much recording time as SP.

Check that the timer event details are correct.

If you wish to record from AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN on the front or from either of the EURO SCART sockets on the back of VCR, press AV to select for correct display (AV1, AV2 or AV3).

PR	DATE	TIME
RAI 2	12	10:11-11:55
...	...	SP
...	...	SP
...	...	SP
...	...	SP
...	...	SP
...	...	SP
...	...	SP
REC.	SPEED : SP

If you want to make another ShowView recording repeat stages 2 - 7.

Press i twice.

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrect information and will need to re-enter the data.

Press POWER to switch your VCR power off mode.

TIMER will appear in the video recorder's display while your VCR waits to make the recording.

If you choose not to use ShowView, you can set timed recordings manually.

You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date PLEASE

NOTE! before setting the timer make sure that you have set the VCR clock correctly and you know which stations you have tuned TV stations on your VCR.

1

Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR.

The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you.

2

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select REC.

Press OK.

3

Press OK to start setting the timer record event.

Press the numbered buttons to enter the station that you wish to record.

4

When selecting stations 1 - 9, press 0 first, then the channel number (for example, station 3).

You may also select channels by pressing ▲ or ▼. Once selected, press ▶.

If you wish to record from AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN on the front or from either of the EURO SCART sockets on the back of the VCR, press AV to select the correct display (AV1, AV2, or AV3).

If at a later date you wish to delete or change any of the settings in the timer event memory, you may do so without having to enter all the timer event information again. Simply display the timer event screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the event that you wish to delete or change.

Press ◀ to delete the event...or

Press OK to change; then press ◀ or ▶ to select Station, Date, Start and End times, and LP. Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the correct information.

Press the numbered buttons to enter the date of the programme.

If you press OK before entering the date, you may select one of the following automated recording features. Press ◀ or ▶ to select, then press OK to confirm.

DLY To record every day (except Saturday and Sunday) at the same time.

Weekly To record at the same time every week.

Press the numbered buttons to enter the recording start and end times of the programme that you wish to record.

Please note your VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00. You may also select the start and end times by pressing ▲ or ▼.

Press ▶ and press ▲ or ▼ if you wish to record in Long Play.

Check that the timer event details are correct.

Press I twice.

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrect and will need to re-enter the data.

Press POWER to switch your VCR Standby.

TIMER will appear in the video recorder's display while your VCR waits to make the recording.

If Timer record events Overlap...

Make sure that the preset times of the timer recording events do not overlap. If they do, the earlier programme will always be given priority.

Example:

Programme 1 is programmed to start at 16:00 and end at 17:00.

Programme 2 is programmed to start at 16:30 and end at 17:30.

(In this case, Programme 1 will be recorded in its entirety, but only the last 30 minutes of Programme 2 will be recorded.)

Your VCR has an Energy Save feature which, if set, will place your VCR into an economic power save mode where the clock display will disappear. If you have programmed a recording, this feature will not work.

Press ⬆ on the VCR.

The VCR and clock will appear on the video recorder's display (BC994P/BC954P).

POWER and VCR indicators will light in the video recorder's display (BD964P).

Press ☐ on the VCR again and your VCR will go into Energy Save.

All indicators will turn off in the video recorder's display.

Press ⏻ to switch off Energy Save.

You may easily display the current time or tape counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week, programme channel, and operational mode of your VCR on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place, these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape.

Press OK/CLK/CNT to display.

After 3 seconds the display will clear, leaving only the CLOCK on display.

Press OK/CLK/CNT repeatedly to display the TAPE COUNTER.

Press OK/CLK/CNT again to remove all displays from the TV screen.

The Digital Tape Counter can be displayed on your VCR's display instead of the time by pressing OK/CLK/CNT on the remote control. The Digital Tape Counter indicates the relative positions of recordings on the tape.

The control buttons on the front of the VCR can be switched off so that your VCR can only be operated using the remote control.

Press OK/CLK/CNT. Press CLEAR to set the counter to 0:00:00.

Press PLAY or start recording.

The tape counter will display the actual play time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Press STOP when playback or recording is complete.

Press REW.

The tape will rewind and automatically stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00.

Press OK/CLK/CNT to return to clock.

Press C.LOCK. SAFE will appear on the TV screen.

POWER indicator will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds (BD964P).

SAFE will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds (BC994P/BC954P).

None of the buttons on the front of your VCR will work (except STOP/EJECT).

If any buttons on the front of your VCR are pressed, the POWER indicator will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds (BD964P).

If any buttons on the front of your VCR are pressed, SAFE will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds (BC994P/BC954P).

Press C.LOCK again to switch off the child lock.

SAFE will disappear on the TV screen.

POWER indicators will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds (BD964P).

OFF will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds (BC994P/BC954P).

Wide Screen Compatibility

16:9

Your VCR can record and play back wide screen aspect ratio programmes (16:9). To record a wide screen format programme successfully, the correct type of wide screen signal must be broadcast by the TV station.

1

Switch on your VCR.

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select 16:9/4:3.

Press OK.

2

Press ▲ or ▼ repeatedly to select: AUTO, 4:3 or 16:9.

AUTO:

Automatically plays back Wide-Screen programmes as Wide-Screen and Normal programmes as normal.

4:3

Only for playing back and recording Normal format recordings (4:3).

Only for playing back and recording Wide-Screen format recordings (16:9).

3

Press i to remove the menus from the TV screen.

To enjoy Wide-Screen playback you must connect your VCR to the TV using a SCART cable.

Automatic Memory Shut-Off

This feature of your VCR enables you to switch off your VCR automatically after tape rewind has been completed.

Press POWER during tape rewind.

The tape will rewind to the beginning and your VCR will automatically switch itself off.

Self-Diagnosis (VIDEO DOCTOR)

This feature informs you that there is a problem with your VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV screen and in your video recorder's display.

Switch on your VCR.

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select Dr.

Press OK.

Press ▲ or ▼ to check a problem.

HEAD STATUS

● PLEASE CLEAN: Clean your video heads.

TAPE STATUS

● NOT RECORDABLE: Insert a tape with its protection tab in place

NO. OF TIMER PRO- GRAMME ●2

Shows the number of timer recording.

NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME

●RAI 2 26 10:00\~11:00 Shows the current status of timer recording.

Press i.

Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. This allows you to record and playback the sound in several different ways. Video cassettes recorded on your VCR will have a normal mono audio track and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks. These stereo tracks allow you to make audio recordings in Hi-Fi stereo or bilingual mode from a TV broadcast, stereo audio system, video disc or another Hi-Fi VCR.

1

Your VCR's allows you to enjoy broadcasts with stereo, bilingual and mono sound. The particular type of sound received or that recorded will be briefly displayed on the TV screen for a couple of seconds:

STEREO Sound is automatically recorded on the Hi-Fi stereo and mono tracks of the video tape.

Both audio channels will be recorded on the Hi-Fi stereo tracks. The primary language channel (left) will be recorded on the mono track of the video tape.

MONO

The sound is recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks and the mono track of the video tape without any separation. Switch on your VCR.

2

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select AUDIO.

Press OK.

3

Press ▲ or ▼ to select AUDIO.

The choice is STEREO, LEFT (left channel), RIGHT (right channel) and MONO.

In BIL playback the primary language is output on the left channel and the secondary channel is output simultaneously from the right channel when audio output is set to STEREO. The primary language will be output from both channels when the audio setting is MONO.

Please note that when adjusting the tracking control Hi-Fi stereo sound may revert to MONO.

4

Press i.

operations

ez (easy)

Tape Copying

Specifications

The design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

A second VCR (for tape copying) should be connected to the AV sockets on the front of your VCR or one of the SCART sockets on the back of your VCR. Remember to select the appropriate audio/video mode by pressing the AV button on the remote control.

Back view of playing VCR Place the video tape that you wish to record FROM into this VCR.

General

Power: 200-240V~, 50Hz. Power consumption: Approx. 18 Watts (Energy saving mode: 3 Watts). Video Head System: Double azimuth 4 heads, helical. Tape format: Maximum recording time 4 hours (SP mode, E-240 tape) / 8 hours (LP mode, E-240 tape). Rewind time: Approx. 65(±10) sec. (E-180 tape) (BC994P/BC954P). Approx. 180 sec. (E-180 tape) (BD954P). Dimensions: 360 x 94 x 270 mm (W x H x D). Weight: 3.4 Kg. Operating temperature: 5°C - 35°C. Operating humidity: Less than 80%. Times: 24 hours display type.

Tape speed

Video

Television system

Recording format

RF Reception: PAL B/G, SECAM B/G

RF Output

Input level

Output level

(1)

Signal to noise ratio

RF Modulator

Audio

Input level

Output level

Track

Frequency response

Signal to noise ratio

CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)

PAL/SECAM colour signal

PAL/MESECAM

PAL B/G. SECAM B/G

PALG

VIDEO IN (SCART, RCA type)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced

VIDEO OUT (SCART type)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced

More than 43 dBm.

UHF 22-68 (Adjustable).

AUDIO IN (SCART, RCA type)

SCART type: -6.0 dBm, more than

10 kohms

RCA type: -6.0 dBm, more than

47 kohms

AUDIO OUT (SCART. RCA type)

SCART type: -6.0 dBm, less than

1 kohms

RCA type: -6.0 dBm, less than 1 kohms

Mono track & Hi-Fi track

Normal: 100 Hz-10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)

Hi-Fi: 20 Hz-20 kHz (-3/+3 dBm)

Normal: More than 43 dB (at SP mode)

Hi-Fi: More than 70 dB (at SP mode)

Video Head Cleaning

Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from your VCR the video head is automatically cleaned. This should mean that additional head cleaning should not be necessary. However dirt accumulating on the head after a long period of time can cause the playback picture to become blurred or broken up. High quality video cassette tapes will not normally deposit dirt onto the video head, but old or damaged tapes might.

Symptom	Check points	Symptom	Check points
No picture & no sound	Is the mains plug plugged in and switched on?Is the TV switched on?Try another channel, maybe a weak signal.Check aerial is it plugged in? Check aerial, is the lead broken or damaged?Have you tuned in a dedicated channel on your TV to watch video on?If you have a Decoder (or Satellite) connected check Audio/Video sockets and connection cablesIf you have used a SCART lead to connect your VCR and TV have you selected the AV channel on your TV?Check tuning, carry out Automatic Tuning again	Videocassettecannot beInserted	Is the cassette compartment empty?Are you trying to insert the cassette the right way round?
		Remotecontrol doesnot work	Is the mains plug plugged in and switched on?Is the VCR switched onCheck the batteries in remote control.
		The top ofthe playbackpicture isunstable	Is the video cassette damaged, have you tried using another one?Adjust the horizontal control on your TV.Check aerial is it plugged into VCR?Check aerial, is the lead broken or damaged?Check for local interferenceMake sure that you are using a dedicated TV channel on your TV.
No playback or poor picture	Are the TV channels tuned in properly?Have you tried using another cassette?Can you minimise the noise bars to an acceptable level with the 0 or ▲ or ▼ buttons?
TV programmes cannot be recorded	Can you get a picture on the TV?Are the aerial leads and special RF connector lead between your VCR and TV connected?Are the TV channels tuned in properly; are they tuned in order?Has the safety tab on the video cassette been removed to prevent recording?Try another station, maybe a weak signalCheck aerial is it plugged into TV?	No NICAMSoundrecording	Make sure NICAM in the menu is set to AUTO for the station to be recorded.
		No HI-FIsound	Switch "AUDIO" in the menu to STEREO.
		Auto Playdoes notwork	Has the safety tab been removed from the video cassette?

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