BC889NI - Hi-Fi System LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BC889NI LG

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.

Model No. BC899NI/BC889NI/BC885NI

Part No. 3834RP0061K

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 top 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 on page 34. If your VCR still does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 Amp BS 1362 approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD.

If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. If the mains plug becomes severed from the mains lead it must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket.

If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is not suitable or any other type of plug used, then this appliance must be protected by a 5 Amp fuse.

Should you need to change the plug

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes

BLUE - Neutral

BROWN - Live

GREEN & YELLOW \~ No connection to be made As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows :

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

DO NOT connect the wire which is coloured GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN.

Welcome to LG

Thank you for buying this LG video cassette recorder Model LV900I/LV800I/LV700I.

Description	2 - 5	Advanced Operations	21 - 32
Precautions & plug wiring	2	Instant Timer Recording (ITR)	21 - 22
Remote Control Location & function	4	VIDEO Plus+ Recording (LV900/LV800I)	23 - 24
Your VCR's Controls	5	Timer Recording using On Screen

Setting Up	6 - 16	Display	25-26
Connecting to a TV & Satellite	6	Energy Saving	27
Connecting to a Hi-Fi & Camcorder	7	On Screen Display	27
Tuning in a video channel on your TV	8 - 9	Tape Counter Memory Stop	28
How to use the main menu	10	Child Lock	28
Using your VCR for the very first time	11	Wide Screen Compatibility (16:9)	29
Tuning in TV Stations Automatically	12	Automatic Memory Power Shut-Off	30
Tuning in TV Stations Manually	13 - 14	Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis)	30
Changing the order of TV Stations	15	Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System	31
Deleting & Selecting TV Stations	16	ez (easy) operations	32

Basic Operations	17 - 20	Helpful Hints	33 - 34
Playing a tape	17 - 18	Tape Copying	33
Setting the Colour System	19	Specifications	33
Setting the Clock Manually	20	Troubleshooting Check List	34

Remote Control Location & Function

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.

TV/VCR VCR; to monitor, view playback or view the VCR's tuner TV; to watch TV or view another programme while recording another programme POWER Switches the VCR on and off Numbered buttons To select channels. Programme number information on screen. CM SKIP To fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of a recording i Displays on screen menu REW Rewinds the tape Reverse high speed picture play OK/CLOCK/TAPE COUNTER Calls the on screen display. CLEAR Reset tape counter to zero STOP To stop the tape VIDEO Plus+(LV900I/LV800I) To display the programme menu for VIDEO Plus+ programming AUDIO/VIDEO MODE Select input source for recording EJECT Ejects tape CHILD LOCK Switches the Child Lock on and off ez POWER OFF (see p. 32) ez REPEAT (see p. 32) LP To select the recording speed of the tape a Feature is not available. REC/ITR Starts instant recording PLAY To play the tape FF Winds the tape forwards Forward high speed picture play PAUSE/STILL Switches to a still picture CURSORS/PROG. During playback, tracking control To control on screen display information, channel up & down selection and vertical tremble during still picture.

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

MODEL : LV9001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10 14

MODEL : LV800I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10

MODEL : LV700I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 12 11 10

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. Pause/Still
11. Channel Programme Selectors
12. Audio IN sockets
13. Video IN sockets
14. OPR (see p.18)(LV900I)

Controls

Your VCR's

Connecting To a TV & Satellite

If you connect your VCR using the supplied

Aerial Connection

Cable (75 Ohms) you will have to tune in a dedicated channel on your TV in order to view video tapes. Further on in the book you will be given guidance on how to tune in your TV.

The guidance given on this page is the most common form 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.

SCART Lead (not supplied) If you use a SCART lead picture quality will be improved and you will be able to enjoy stereo when playing tapes (providing your TV supports stereo sound). Satellite (not supplied) Back view of your VCR All connections must be made with all appliances unplugged from the mains. Television (not supplied) Aerial (not supplied) The quality of the sound and picture can be greatly influenced by the positioning, quality and state of repair of your external aerial. If you are unsure about the condition of your aerial please contact an AIB registered aerial installation specialist. Aerial Connection Cable (75 Ohms) Do not try and force the connector into place, it should plug in easily.

Note : LV700I has an only lower scart.

An audio system can be connected to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the back of your VCR (except for LV700l). Please remember to turn the volume to minimum on your Hi-Fi, then gradually increase the volume; this will prevent damaging your speakers and save 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.

Hi-Fi Audio Left & Right Lead Back view of your VCR

Front view of your VCR Audio Left & Right Lead Camcorder Video Lead

Audio out sockets & Phono Leads
The phono sockets for connecting your VCR to your Hi-Fi are on the back of the set (except for LV700I); L = Left sound output, R = Right sound output. You normally have to select the AUX function on your Hi-Fi.

Tuning in a Video channel On your TV

The output frequency of this video recorder (VCR) is set at UHF channel 22. If channel 22 is already used by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 5\~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 3-4, 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 playback as described in stages 1\~4.

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

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

6

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

CH22 will appear in the VCR display.

The following picture will be displayed on the TV screen.

7

Press PROG. ▲ or ▼ on the VCR to select another video channel.

You may select any channel number between 22 and 68.

(No text)

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

8

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

Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen appears.

Store this channel on your TV.

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

On your TV

Video channel

Tuning in a

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, Russian, Deutsch, Français and Polski.

Turn on your TV set.

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

● REC - Timer recording setting (see p. 25 to 26)
● PR - Manual tuning setting (see p. 13 to 14)
● ACMS - ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) (see p. 12).
● TIME DATE - Date & clock setting (see p. 20).
● SYSTEM - To set the Colour System (see p. 19).
- ABC OSD - To change the language setting for OSD (see left).
● DR - To check a problem with your VCR (see p. 30)

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the desired menu.

Press OK and press ▲ or ▼ to select the sub menu.

Press "1" to remove the menu.

PR ACMS TIME DATE SYS TEM A,B C DR AUDIO ON OFF 16.0 4.5 OPR NIN

● AUDIO - To select the channel for audio output (see p. 31).
- OSD ON/OFF - To switch the display of operational mode of your VCR ON or OFF (see p. 27).
● 16:9/4:3 - To select the aspect ratio of your TV (see p. 29).
● OPR - To improve the playback picture (see p. 18).
- NIC - To activate or deactivate the NICAM digital sound (see p. 31).

For the following steps we assume that you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time. To make tuning TV stations an easy task your VCR incorporates the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS). This system will automatically tune and store TV channels in VIDEO Plus+ order to your VCR. While this is happening the clock (date & time) in the video recorder will be set automatically.

1

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR and tuned a video channel on your TV as described earlier in this book.

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

If you have a satellite receiver make sure that it is connected to your VCR, switched on and Sky News has been selected.

(Initial Menu Screen)

If the initial Menu Screen doesn't appear on screen, make sure that you have tuned your TV to a video channel. Or if this is correct it may mean that your VCR is already tuned.

2

Press OK to start the automatic tuning process.

3

After storing all available TV stations your VCR will sort them into VIDEO Plus+ order.

TV Station Programme number BBC1 Pr1 BBC2 Pr2 ITV Pr3 Ch4(S4C) Pr4 Ch5 Pr5 Satellite Pr6

Press i to store your TV stations and remove the TV station table.

Very first time

VCR for the

Using Your

The ACMS system relies on signals transmitted by the TV Station, for auto clock setting and station identification. If the TV broadcast signal is weak or fluctuates your VCR may not detect the necessary information and will be unable to identify station names and sort them correctly. To overcome this problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING section of this book on page 13 to 14.

Tuning in TV stations Automatically

For VIDEO Plus+ to work correctly TV stations must be stored in VIDEO Plus+ order ;

TV Station Programme number

BBC1	Pr1
BBC2	Pr2
ITV	Pr3
Ch4(S4C)	Pr4
Ch5	Pr5
Satellite	Pr6

The guidance given on page 11 is for first time use of your VCR.

Should you wish to perform the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS) again please follow the guidance given on this page. You may tune up to 80 TV stations into your VCR.

After automatic tuning has taken place please check that TV stations have been placed in VIDEO Plus+ order otherwise you will be unable to successfully use this excellent feature.

1

Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR and tuned a video channel on your TV as described earlier in this book.

Switch on your TV and select the channel you wish to watch video's.

Press POWER to turn on your VCR.

If you have a satellite receiver make sure that it is connected to your VCR, switched on and Sky News has been selected.

2

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the ACMS.

Press OK.

3

Press OK again to start the automatic tuning process.

After storing all available TV stations your VCR will sort them into VIDEO Plus+ order.

Press i to store your TV stations and remove the TV station table.

4

Please note currently only a limited number of TV companies transmit the

Programme Delivery Control (PDC) signal which enables your VCR to successfully identify and store them. If your VCR has difficulty in identifying a TV station please turn the page to find out how to manually tune in and name a TV station.

While automatic tuning is taking place the time and date will set automatically. If ··· appears in the VCR display it means that the broadcast signal is weak and the clock was not set. Please turn to CLOCK SET section of this book on page 20.

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.

This is important because you will only be able to successfully record TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ if your VCR has stored them in a set order. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your VCR to store them.

Remember for VIDEO Plus+ to work correctly TV stations must be stored in VIDEO

us+ order.

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the PR SET.

Press OK.

Press i.

TV station table will appear.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you want to tune. (for example, PR 06)

Press OK.

Enter the channel number of station that you want to tune with the numbered buttons.

Searching will stop when it locates a station.

If the station transmits PDC, the station name will be added automatically.

Control the fine tuning of the station by pressing ▲ or ▼.

Manually

TV stations

Tuning in

For VIDEO Plus+ to work correctly TV stations must be stored in VIDEO Plus+ order ;

TV Station Programme number

BBC1

BBC2

ITV Ch4(SAC)

Ch4(34C) Ch5

Satellite

Pr1

Pr2

Pr3 Pr4

P14 Pr5

Pr6

5

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

Press OK.

The TV station name list will appear.

6

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

Press OK to select it.

7

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.

8

Press i, confirm the station placement.

Press i again.

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

If you wish to manually tune other stations repeat stages 1 - 8.

After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them again! The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. However be warned... if TV stations are not stored in VIDEO Plus+ order, VIDEO Plus+ recordings may not take place or record the wrong channel!

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 place the cursor line at the position where to insert the selected programme. (for example, PR 05)

4

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

Press i.

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

TV stations

the order of

Changing

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

UP CLEAR STOP PROS CLOCK at POWER OFF at RESET CM SUB s UP

1

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the PR SET.

Press OK.

After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to delete a station.

The instructions given on this page will show you how easily delete any unwanted TV stations.

2

Press i.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the programme number you want to delete. (for example, PR 01)

3

Press

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

The following stations are resorted automatically.

4

Press i.

If you wish to delete other TV stations repeat stages 1 - 4.

You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also play back 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.

1

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

Turn on your TV and select the video channel for video playback.

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

Still picture :

Press P/STILL to pause a picture.

Press P/STILL

repeatedly to advance the still picture frame by frame.

Press ▲ or ▼ to reduce the vertical tremble during still picture.

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

4

Press PLAY to continue playing your tape.

Picture search:

During playing back press either FF or REW to this will enable you 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 the picture will be played back 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 mute and there will be some noise streaks on the picture.

5

Slow motion playback, Shuttle :

During playing back or still picture press ◀ or ▶

You can reach the following playback speeds.

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

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

During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape.

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

6

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.

7

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 material:

1 Press 30 seconds
2 Press 60 seconds
3 Press 90 seconds
4 Press 120 seconds
5 Press 150 seconds 6 Press 120 seconds
6 Press 100 seconds

8

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 to on when playing a tape.

Press i to remove the menus.

You can also set OPR by pressing OPR on the front of your VCR (LV9001).

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

During playback your VCR detects the colour system automatically. It there are colour problem please select the colour system manually.

1

Press i.

The main menu will appear on the TV screen.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select the SYSTEM.

Press OK.

2

Press ▲ or ▼ to select the COLOUR system used.

AUTO: automatic colour selection.

PAL: PAL recordings MESECAM: MESECAM recordings.

Press i to remove the menus.

Setting the clock Manually

Your VCR's clock is checked continually against Teletext information broadcast by most TV stations. Remember for VIDEO Plus+ to work correctly the time and date must be set correctly.

The clock in your VCR controls time, day and date settings for your VCR.

For VIDEO Plus+ to work correctly the correct time and date must be set(LV900I/LV800I). The clock is set automatically during ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) when your VCR detects a channel that broadcasts a Teletext signal. If the broadcast signal is weak the clock will not be set and will require setting manually.

1

Press i. Press ◀ or ▶ to select TIME DATE.

Press OK

The auto adjust mode can be set to "OFF" by pressing ▲ or ▼ if you want to set the time manually.

2

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

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

When entering singles numbers a 0 must be added first, for example 1 must be entered as 01, 2 as 02 etc.

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

3

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

4

Press i.

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

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. 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. VIDEO Plus+ Recording greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer Recording.

1

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

Turn on your TV and select the channel that you set up for video playback.

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.

AV1 Sound and Picture recording using the lower SCART socket on the back of your VCR.

AV2 Sound and Picture recording using the upper SCART socket on the back of your VCR (except for LV700I).

AV3 (or AV2) Recording from VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN (Left & Right) using the sockets on the front of your VCR.

If you do not wish to record on a tape (this can happen quite easily by

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.

Remember you can record one programme while watching another by starting your ITR recording, press TV/VCR to select TV mode and then select a different channel on your TV.

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 again 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 for a few seconds.

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

AV SUBCT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CM STOP 0 PLAY NEW FETTL M IP POWER OFF RESET WHEELER OK

VIDEO Plus+ greatly simplifies entering the date, channel, start and end times of a Timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode. PlusCodes are published in most TV guide magazines; they can vary from one to nine numbers in length.

PLEASE NOTE! VIDEO Plus+ can only work successfully if TV channels have been tuned and stored in the order described on page 12 of this instruction book.

1

Make sure that TV channels have been tuned and stored.

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 VIDEO Plus+.

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 PlusCode of the TV programme that you wish to record.

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

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

The Programme

Delivery Control

(PDC) system

adjusts the start and times of a

and end times of a timer record event. This can be particularly useful with sports events which may run over into extra time. The PDC signal is transmitted by the broadcaster and this controls your video recorder's timer. Currently only a limited number of TV companies transmit PDC signals.

Please make sure that when recording from channels that do not broadcast PDC that you turn PDC OFF.

5

Press OK.

The recording details of your programme will be displayed.

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed it means that you have entered the wrong PlusCode, entered the PlusCode incorrectly or the PlusCode has been printed incorrectly in the TV guide. If "-" is displayed, you have to enter the programme number of the station, you want to record from.

6

If you want to record from AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN on the front or from either of the SCART sockets on the back of VCR repeatedly press.

AV for the correct display (AV1, AV2 or AV3 (or AV2)). Press ▲ or ▼ to switch PDC on or off.

If you are recording from stations that do not broadcast PDC switch PDC off!

(* symbol will disappear on the TV screen).

Remember only certain stations transmit PDC.

Press ▶ to select the recording speed.

7

Press ▲ or ▼ 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.

Check that the timer event details are correct. Press I to save your settings.

8

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrect

information and will need to re-enter the data.

If you want to make other VIDEO Plus+ recordings repeat stages 2 - 7.

Press i to remove the menus.

Press POWER to switch your VCR off.

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

If you choose not to use VIDEO Plus+ Recording, 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 currently and you know which channels you have tuned TV stations on your VCR.

In a stage 4, If you want to record from AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN on the front or from either of the SCART sockets on the back of VCR, repeatedly press AV for the correct display (AV1, AV2

or AV3 (or AV2)).

Make sure that TV channels have been tuned and stored.

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.

Press i.

Press ◀ or ▶ to select REC.

Press OK.

Press OK again to start setting the timer record event.

If all timer record events are full press ▲ or ▼ to select the event that you wish to remove and replace.

Press ◀ to remove the event.

Press the numbered buttons to enter the programme number that you wish to record.

When selecting programme numbers 1 - 9, press 0 first, then the programme

number; for example PR NO. 1 as 01. You may also select programme numbers by pressing ▲ or ▼.

Once selected press ▶.

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 10:30 and end at 11:30.

Programme 2 is programmed to start at 11:00 and end at 12:00.

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

(This portion will not be recorded)

If at a later date you wish to delete or change any of the settings in 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.

Press OK to change; then press ◀ or ▶ to select Station, Date, Start and End times, PDC 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(Daily) 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. 1 pm will be displayed as 13:00. You may also select the start and end times by pressing ▲ or ▼.

Press ▲ or ▼ to switch PDC on or off.

If you are recording from stations that do not broadcast PDC switch PDC off! (* symbol will disappear on the TV screen).

Press ▶ to select the recording speed.

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

Check that the timer event details are correct. Press i to save your settings.

If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrect information and will need to re-enter the data. If you want to make other Timer recordings repeat stages 3 - 8. Press i again to remove the menus. Press POWER to switch your VCR off.

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

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

1

Press POWER on the VCR.

The VCR and clock will appear in the video recorder's display.

2

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

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

Press POWER to switch off Energy Save.

You may easily display the current time or tape counter and 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.

1

Press OK/CLK/CNT to display.

VCR Channel Function/Speed Programme

Day/Month/Year/Day of Week

Clock/Tape Counter & Amount of Tape Left

Press OK/CLK/CNT repeatedly to display the tape counter and amount of tape left.

Tape counter and amount of tape left appear only while a tape is loaded.

2

After 3 seconds the display will clear only leaving the clock or tape counter and amount of tape left on the TV screen.

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

The Digital Tape Counter can be

displayed on your TV screen 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.

1

Press OK/CLK/CNT repeatedly until the counter is displayed on screen.

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.

2

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.

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.

1

Press C.LOCK.

SAFE will appear on the TV screen.

SAFE will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds.

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 SAFE will flicker in your video recorder's display.

2

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

SAFE will disappear on the TV screen.

OFF will flicker in your video recorder's display for a few seconds.

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).

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

3

Press i to remove the menus.

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

16:9

Compatibility

Wide Screen

Automatic Memory Power Shut-Off & Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis)

Automatic Memory Power 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.

Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis)

This feature informs you that there is a problem with your VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV screen.

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

PROGRAMME

●2 Shows the number of timer recording.

NEXT TIMER

PROGRAMME

●BBC1 26 10:00\~11:00 Shows the current status of timer recording.

Press i.

Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound decoder. 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 NICAM digital sound decoder allows you to enjoy broadcasts with NICAM sound, as well as standard 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 NICAM Sound is automatically recorded on the Hi-Fi stereo and mono tracks of the video tape.

BIL NICAM 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.

2

Switch on your VCR.

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 NICAM 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 to return to a TV picture.

ez (easy) operations

graph TD
    A["ez (easy) power off\nThe sequence of "Stop→Rewind→Eject→Power Off" is operated automatically by pressing ez POWER OFF."] --> B["During play back press ez POWER OFF."]
    B --> C["STOP"]
    C --> D["REWIND"]
    D --> E["EJECT"]
    E --> F["POWER OFF"]
    G["ez (easy) repeat\nBy pressing & holding ez REPEAT during play back, the holding section is replayed twice automatically."] --> H["During play back, press & hold ez REPEAT at the point where repeat play is to be concluded. Then, your VCR will go into reverse search."]
    I["Release ez REPEAT at the point where repeat play is to start.\nThe holding section is replayed twice automatically."] --> J["Pressing ez REPEAT again during repeat play, will return to normal play."]

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 your VCR Place the blank video tape that you wish to record ON into this VCR. All connections must be made with both your VCR's and TV unplugged from the mains. SCART Lead If you use a SCART lead, picture and sound quality of video-tape playback will be improved and you will be ab to enjoy stereo sound when playing tapes.

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
Video Head System Double azimuth 4 heads, helical
Tape speed 23.39 mm/sec (SP mode)/
11.69 mm/sec (LP mode)
Tape format Tape width 12.7 mm (0.5 inch).
Maximum recording 4 hours (SP mode, E-240 tape)/
time 8 hours (LP mode, E-240 tape).
Rewind time Approx. 65(±10) sec. (E-180 tape)
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%.
Timer 24 hours display type.

Television system CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)

Recording format PALI

RF reception PALI

RF OUT PALI

Input level VIDEO IN (SCART, RCA)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced

Output level VIDEO OUT (SCART)

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced

Signal to noise ratio More than 43 dBm.

RF modulator UHF channels 22-68 (adjustable)

Input level AUDIO IN (SCART, RCA)

SCART type: -6.0 dBm, more than

10 kohms

RCA : -6.0 dBm, more than

47 kohms

Output level AUDIO OUT (SCART, RCA)

SCART : -6.0 dBm, less than

1 kohms

RCA: -6.0 dBm, less than 1 kohms

Track Mono track & Hi-Fi track

Frequency response 100 Hz-10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)

Signal to noise ratio Hi-Fi: More than 70 dB (JISA filter)

Dynamic range Hi-Fi: More than 85 dB (JIS A filter)

Specifications

Tape Copying

The design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 video channel on your TV to watch video on?If 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 video TV channel on your TV.
No playbackor poorpicture	Are the TV channels tuned in properly?Have you tried using another cassette?Can you minimise the noise bars to an acceptable level with 0, ▲ or ▼?
TV programmes cannot berecorded	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?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-Fi sound	Switch "AUDIO" in the menu to STEREO.
		Auto Playdoes notwork	Has the safety tab been removed from the video cassette?

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