LG KI-14V38 User manual

Colour TVCR
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote this
information to your dealer when you require service.
Model number :
Serial number :
P/NO : 3828VA0057S (MV55A, 009E TX)
(3828VA0057N, 486-399D, 3840VA0016A, 373-026F)
FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL

Contents
Installation 3
Location and function of controls 4
Remote control handset
Battery installation
Front panel : KI-14V38/20V38, KI-14U30/20U30
Basic operation 7
On and off
Programme selection
Volume adjustment
Mute function
On screen language selection
On screen menus 8
Menu selection
Setting up TV stations 9
Auto programme tuning
Manual programme tuning
Fine tuning
Programme edit
Time setting13
Current time
On/off time
VCR operation 14
Automatic operation
Manual operation
Tape tracking control
Pause/still picture control
Fast forward, cue, rewind and review
Clock/counter selection
Memory stop
VHS Index Search System (VISS)
Recording17
Manual recording
Instant timer recording (ITR)
Timer programme setting
Other functions 19
Picture adjustment
Colour system setting
Display
Sleep timer
Child lock
Blue background
Noise reduction
Auto sleep
Auto repeat
Connection of external equipment22
Aerial socket
Euro scart socket
Headphone socket
Troubleshooting check list 23
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Installation Contents
Power
This set operates on a mains supply of 230V AC, 50Hz. In the
event of thunderstorms or powercuts, please pull out the aerial and
mains plugs.
Wiring
This set is supplied with a BS 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug,
fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS
1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the
fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact
your dealer or "LG Electronics U.K. Ltd.".
If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in
your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type
fitted. Please refer to the wiring instructions below:
Warning
A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this set must be
destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted
in a mains socket.
Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E
or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
If any other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at
the distribution board.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following codes: BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this set may not
correspond with the coloured marking 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.
Service
Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to
very high voltage and other hazards. If the set does not operate
properly, unplug it and call your dealer.
Aerial
Connect the aerial cable to the socket marked +75§Ùon the back
cover. For the best reception an outdoor aerial should be used.
Location
Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto
the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any
unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also ensure that the
set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air. Do not cover
the ventilation openings on the back.
Moisture condensation
Under special conditions, like moving your set from a cold to a
warm room, moisture condensation can build up on the head drum,
one of the most crucial parts of each VCR.
In order to prevent in such case any damage to your VCR HEAD
DRUM, connect the set power cord to the AC line, switch on the
main power button on the back cover and allow at least 2 hours for
the set to dry out.
Condensation is likely to occur when:
1.The video recorder is moved from a cold room to a warm room
or from outdoors to inside your home.
2.A cold room is heated quickly.
3.The humidity is very high.
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Location and function of controls Contents
All the functions can be controlled with the remote control handset.
Some functions can also be adjusted with the buttons on the front
panel of the set.
Remote control handset
Before you use the remote control handset, please install the
batteries. See the next page.
1. POWER
switches the set on from standby or off to standby.
2. MONITOR ON/OFF
switches the monitor on or off.
3. NUMBER BUTTONS
switch the set on from standby or directly select a number.
4. MENU
selects a menu.
5. CLEAR
clears an incorrect entry.
6. EJECT
ejects the tape.
7. PAUSE/STILL
stops the tape temporarily during recording.
displays a still picture during playback.
8. STOP
stops the tape.
9. REW (REWIND/REVIEW)
rewinds the tape in the stop mode.
reviews fast the tape during playback.
10. TRK AUTO, +/-
adjust the picture automatically or manually during playback.
11. SYSTEM
selects the desired colour system.
12. SLEEP
sets the sleep timer.
13. CLOCK/COUNT
displays the current time or tape counter.
14. RESET
resets the tape counter.
15. VISS
selects the VISS(VHS Index Search System) mode.
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MUTE
C/LOCK
DISPLAY
MONITOR
ON/OFF POWER
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PICTURE
P/STILL REC/ITR
PLAY FF/REW/STOP
SYSTEMAUTOTRK
SLEEP CLOCK/
COUNTRESET VISS
CLR
EJECT
OK
PR
PR
VOL VOL
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Location and function of controls
Battery installation
The remote control handset is powered by two AA type batteries.
Gently pull down the cover of the remote control handset until the
battery compartment is exposed. Install two batteries as indicated
by the polarity symbols( + and - ) marked inside the compartment.
Note : 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.
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16. MUTE
switches the sound on or off.
17. CHILD LOCK
switches the child lock on or off.
18.DISPLAY
shows the current mode.
19. PICTURE
displays the picture set mode.
20.PROGRAMME UP/DOWN
switches the set on from standby.
selects a programme or a menu item.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.
OK
accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
21. REC/ITR
starts a manual recording or instant timer recording.
22. FF (FAST FORWARD/CUE)
winds the tape forward in the stop mode.
fast forward playback.
23. PLAY
plays back the tape.
MUTE
C/LOCK
DISPLAY
MONITOR
ON/OFF POWER
N D W
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MENU
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PICTURE
P/STILL REC/ITR
PLAY FF/REW/STOP
SYSTEMAUTOTRK
SLEEP CLOCK/
COUNTRESET VISS
CLR
EJECT
OK
PR
PR
VOL VOL
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Location and function of controls KI-14V38/20V38
Front panel
1. MAIN POWER
switches the set on or off.
2. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
To insert a video cassette tape here.
3. STANDBY INDICATOR
illuminates red when the set is in standby mode.
blinks red when the set is in child lock mode.
4. POWER
switches the set on from standby or off to standby.
5. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
6. EJECT
ejects the tape.
7. REC/ITR
starts a manual recording or instant timer recording.
8. REC/ITR INDICATOR
illuminates red during recording.
9. STOP
stops the tape.
10. REW (REWIND/REVIEW)
rewinds the tape in the stop mode.
reviews fast the tape during playback.
11. PLAY
plays back the tape.
12. FF (FAST FORWARD/CUE)
winds the tape forward in the stop mode.
fast forward playback.
13. PAUSE/STILL
stops the tape temporarily during recording.
displays a still picture during playback.
14.MENU
selects a menu.
15. TIMER ST-BY INDICATOR
illuminates in standby mode when the timer programme is set
for recording.
16. OK
accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
17.VOLUME UP/DOWN
adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.
18. PROGRAMME UP/DOWN
switches the set on from standby.
selects a programme or a menu item.
(on the back cover)
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POWER
REC/ITR STOP PLAYP/STILL
PROGRAMME
REW/ FF/ MENU
VOLUME
EJECT
OK
TIMER ST-BY
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Location and function of controls KI-14U30/20U30
Front panel
1. MAIN POWER
switches the set on or off.
2. POWER
switches the set on from standby or off to standby.
3. STANDBY INDICATOR
illuminates red when the set is in standby mode.
blinks red when the set is in child lock mode.
4. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
To insert a video cassette tape here.
5. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
6. EJECT
ejects the tape.
7. REC/ITR
starts a manual recording or instant timer recording.
8. REC/ITR INDICATOR
illuminates red during recording.
9. STOP
stops the tape.
10. REW (REWIND/REVIEW)
rewinds the tape in the stop mode.
reviews fast the tape during playback.
11. PLAY
plays back the tape.
12. FF (FAST FORWARD/CUE)
winds the tape forward in the stop mode.
fast forward playback.
13. PAUSE/STILL
stops the tape temporarily during recording.
displays a still picture during playback.
14.MENU
selects a menu.
15. TIMER ST-BY INDICATOR
illuminates in standby mode when the timer programme is set
for recording.
16. OK
accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
17. PROGRAMME UP/DOWN
switches the set on from standby.
selects a programme or a menu item.
18.VOLUME UP/DOWN
adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.
(on the back cover)
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Basic operation Contents
On and off
1.To switch the set on, press the main power button on the back
of the set.
2. If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER, PR+/-or
NUMBER buttons to switch it on fully.
3. Press the POWERbutton once more. The set reverts to
standby.
4.Press the main power button again to switch the set off.
Note : If, while the set is switched on, the mains plug is dis-
connected the set will switch to standby when the mains plug is
replaced in the mains power socket.
Programme selection
You can select a programme number with the PR+/-or NUMBER
buttons.
Note : Programme number 0 is reserved for AV mode.
Volume adjustment
Press the VOL+/-button to adjust the volume.
Mute function
Press the MUTEbutton. The sound is switched off and the display
Muteappears. You can cancel it by pressing the MUTEor VOL+/-
button.
On screen language selection
The menu can be displayed on the screen in English, French or
German. First select your language.
1. Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to select MENU 3.
2. Press the PR+/-button to select Language.
3. Press the VOL+/-button to select the desired language.
All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language.
4. Press the OKbutton. The on screen menu will disappear.
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VOL VOL
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POWER
MUTE
MENU
OK

Many of the functions available on this set are set up via menus.
Menu selection
1.Repeatedly press the MENUbutton to display each menu.
2.Press the PR+/-button to select a menu item.
The selected menu item changes from blue to purple.
3.Press the VOL+/-or NUMBER buttons to set a menu item or
OKbutton to display the sub menu.
Note :
a. The menus automatically disappear in about 10 seconds if you
do not press a button but the sub menus of MENU 4 disappear
by pressing the MENU button.
b. In the AV, playback or recording modes, MENU 4 is not
displayed.
c. If you press the MENU button on the front panel, the menus will
appear in order: PICTURE SET MENU, MENU 3, MENU 4.
TV PROGRAMME
On screen menus Contents
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∫Clock∫set
∫∫∫Time∫__:__
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫__®__®__∫___
∫∫∫∫∫∫Day®Month®Year
∫∫∫On∫∫time∫__:__∫PR∫__
∫∫∫Off∫time∫__:__
∫Use:PR+_,0_9,CLR
∫End:OK
∫Timer∫programme
∫∫∫E∫Date∫∫Start∫Stop∫∫PR
∫1∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫2∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫3∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫4∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫5∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫Use:PR+_,0_9,CLR
∫End:OK
∫Special∫functions
∫∫Blue∫back∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫Off
∫∫Noise∫reduction∫∫Off
∫∫Auto∫sleep∫∫∫∫∫∫∫Off
∫∫Auto∫repeat∫∫∫∫∫∫Off
∫∫Language∫∫∫∫∫English
∫Use:PR+_,VOL+_
∫End:OK
∫Programme∫preset
∫∫∫Manual∫programme∫
∫∫∫Auto∫programme∫∫∫
∫∫∫Programme∫edit
∫∫
∫Use:PR+_,OK
∫End:MENU
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MENU
PR
PR
VOL VOL
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OK
∫Manual∫programme
∫∫Programme∫∫∫∫∫∫3
∫∫Fine
∫∫Search
∫∫Band∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫UHF
∫∫System∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫I®II
∫Use:PR+_,VOL+_,0_9
∫End:MENU∫∫
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫
∫∫∫∫∫Auto∫programme
∫∫UHF∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫1
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫]]]
∫Programme∫edit
∫∫∫∫∫∫PR∫2[∫∫]PR__
∫∫∫∫∫∫Auto∫AV∫∫∫∫Off
∫∫∫∫∫∫PR∫skip∫∫∫∫Off∫
∫Use:VOL+_,0_9,OK
∫End:MENU∫∫
MENU 1 PICTURE SET
MENU 2
MENU 3
MENU 4
∫∫∫∫∫∫
∫Picture∫set
∫∫∫Standard On
∫∫Contrast 50
∫∫Brightness 32
∫∫Colour 32
∫∫Sharpness 32
∫Use:PR+_,VOL+_
∫End:OK

Setting up TV stations Contents
Up to 59 TV stations can be stored in this set by programme
numbers (1 to 59). Once you have preset the stations, you will be
able to use the PR+/-or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you
programmed.
Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.
Please ensure that your external VCR, Satellite Receiver or Cable
TV Decoder are connected, switched on and were applicable have
their test signals switched on before tuning the set. It may however
be necessary to Manually tune and then Fine tune the set to
receive signals from these sources.
Auto programme tuning
All stations that can be received are stored by this method. It is
recommended that you use auto programme during installation of
this set.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select MENU 4.
2.Press the PR+/-button to select Auto programme.
3. Press the OKbutton to begin auto programming.
Option :
Dual standard models, the band automatically changes
VHF-L ¡æ VHF-H ¡æ UHF.
When auto programming is completed, the station stored into
programme number 1 will appear on the screen.
To stop auto programming, press the OKor MENUbutton. The
active programme at that time will be displayed.
Note : Some undesired stations may be stored, such as noisy or
unclear signals from distant transmitters. You can easily skip these
stations by entering Programme edit mode.
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OK
MENU 4
∫Programme∫preset
∫∫∫Manual∫programme∫
∫∫∫Auto∫programme∫∫∫
∫∫∫Programme∫edit
∫∫
∫Use:PR+_,OK
∫End:MENU

Setting up TV stations
Manual programme tuning
Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the
stations in whatever order you desire.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select MENU 4.
2. Press the PR+/- button to select Manual programme.
3. Press the OK button to display the Manual programme
mode.
4. Press the PR+/- button to select Programme. Select the
desired programme number with the NUMBER buttons. Any
number 1 to 5 is entered with a numeric '0' in front of it, i.e. '05'
for 5.
You can use the VOLUME UP/DOWN button on the front panel
instead of the NUMBER buttons.
Option :
Dual standard models, you can select Band among VHF-L,
VHF-H and UHF. In that case, select the required band with the
PR+/- and VOL+/- button.
5. Press the PR+/- button to select Search. Press the VOL+/-
button to commence searching. If a station is found the search
will stop.
6. If this station is the one required press the OK button, if not
press the VOL+/- button again.
7. To store another station repeat steps 4 to 6.
8. Press the MENU button. The on screen menu will disappear.
Fine tuning
Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor.
1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.
2. Press the PR+/- button to select Fine.
3. Press the VOL+/- button to fine tune for the best picture and
sound.
4. Press the OK button to store the setting.
5. Press the MENU button. The on screen menu will disappear.
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MENU
PR
PR
VOL VOL
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7 8 9
0
OK
MENU 4
∫Manual∫programme
∫∫Programme∫∫∫∫∫∫3
∫∫Fine
∫∫Search
∫∫Band∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫UHF
∫∫System∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫I®II
∫Use:PR+_,VOL+_,0_9
∫End:MENU∫∫
∫Programme∫preset
∫∫∫Manual∫programme∫
∫∫∫Auto∫programme∫∫∫
∫∫∫Programme∫edit
∫∫
∫Use:PR+_,OK
∫End:MENU

Setting up TV stations
Programme edit
This function enables you to rearrange the programmes stored by
auto programming in whatever order you desire. Also you can skip
particular programme numbers stored by auto programming.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select MENU 4.
2. Press the PR+/- button to select Programme edit.
3. Press the OK button, and the Programme edit mode will
appear.
Exchanging programmes
1. Press the NUMBER buttons to change the left hand
programme number. Any number 1 to 5 is entered with a
numeric '0' in front of it. The viewing station corresponding to
the new programme number is shown on the screen.
2. Select the next position with the VOL+/- button.
3. Press the NUMBER buttons to select the desired right hand
programme number.
4. Press the OK button. The station stored in the right hand
programme number will now appear as the left hand
programme number.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to exchange other programmes.
Auto AV setting
AV mode is used when an external equipment (e.g., VCR,
camcorder, game machine, pay TV decoder, etc.) is connected to
the set.
When an AV signal is input through the Euro scart socket, select
Auto AV On. The set is automatically switched to AV mode. And
a pay TV station is descrambled. But if you want to keep on
watching TV station, set Auto AV to Off.
1. Press the NUMBER buttons to select your desired programme
number.
2. Press the PR+/- button to select Auto AV.
3. Press the VOL+/- button to select On or Off.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to set another programme.
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MENU
PR
PR
VOL VOL
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7 8 9
0
OK
MENU 4
∫Programme∫preset
∫∫∫Manual∫programme∫
∫∫∫Auto∫programme∫∫∫
∫∫∫Programme∫edit
∫∫
∫Use:PR+_,OK
∫End:MENU
∫Programme∫edit
∫∫∫∫∫∫PR∫2 [∫∫] PR__
∫∫∫∫∫∫Auto∫AV∫∫∫∫Off
∫∫∫∫∫∫PR∫skip∫∫∫∫Off∫
∫Use:VOL+_,0_9,OK
∫End:MENU∫∫

Setting up TV stations
Skipping a stored programme
1. Press the NUMBER buttons to select the programme you want
to skip.
2. Press the PR+/- button to select PR skip.
3. Press the VOL+/- button to select On or Off.
If you select On, the selected station is skipped.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to skip another programme.
The selection of the skipped programme numbers with the
NUMBER buttons is still possible and they will be indicated by red
numbers during programme selection
Note : You cannot skip programme number 1.
Press the MENU button. The on screen menu will disappear.
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MENU
PR
PR
VOL VOL
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
MENU 4 ∫Programme∫preset
∫∫∫Manual∫programme∫
∫∫∫Auto∫programme∫∫∫
∫∫∫Programme∫edit
∫∫
∫Use:PR+_,OK
∫End:MENU

Time setting Contents
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POWER
The clock uses the 24 hour system.
Note :
a. If you accidently press a wrong digit, repeatedly press the CLR
button until the incorrect digit flashes. Then enter the correct
digit.
b. If you enter an illogical time or date (for example, 13 for the
month), the mark ?will appear on the screen. Re-enter the
correct number.
Current time
You must set the correct time and date before operating the set.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button on the remote control
handset to select MENU 1.
2. Enter two digits for the hour and two digits for the minute with
the NUMBER buttons. For example, press '0845' for 8:45 AM.
3. Enter two digits for the day, two digits for the month and two
digits for the year with the NUMBER buttons. For example,
press '251295' for Dec. 25th 1995. The day of the week is
automatically displayed.
4. Press the OK button to start.
Note : The clock operates for at least 10 minutes, if the power is
switched off or there is a power interruption (disconnection
or power failure).
On/off time
By using this function, the set automatically switches on or off at a
preset time. You must set the time correctly before using on/off
time function.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button on the remote control
handset to select MENU 1.
2. Press the PR+/-button to select On timeor Off time.
3. Enter two digits for the hour, two digits for the minute and press
the NUMBER buttons to select the programme number.
4. Press the OKbutton to start.
For off time, please note the absence of programme number.
Note :
a. To cancel the on or off time, press the CLR button at step 3.
b. If the same time is set for the on time and the off time, only the
off time operates.
c. This set must be put into standby mode with the POWER button
to operate the on time function.
d. Two hours after the set is switched on by the on time function it
will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button
has been pressed.
e. Once the on or off time is set, these functions operate daily at
the preset time.
f. Recording will be continued even if the monitor is switched off at
the off time in the recording mode.
∫Clock∫set
∫∫∫Time∫__:__
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫__®__®__∫___
∫∫∫∫∫∫Day®Month®Year
∫∫∫On∫∫time∫__:__∫PR∫__
∫∫∫Off∫time∫__:__
∫Use:PR+_,0_9,CLR
∫End:OK
MENU 1

VCR operation Contents
Automatic operation
To play back a tape which does not have a safety tab (this means
you cannot record on to it) insert a tape.
The set will at once switch itself on if the set is in standby mode
and automatically perform the following sequence :
PLAY¡æ STOP¡æ REWIND¡æ EJECT
To play back a video cassette tape which has a safety tab (this
means that you have recorded on it and left the tab untouched)
insert a tape. The set will switch itself on if the set is in standby
mode. Then press the PLAYbutton to play back.
Manual operation
1.Insert a video cassette tape.
2.Press the PLAYbutton. The recording on the tape appears on
the screen.
3.To stop playback, press the STOPbutton.
4.To take out the tape, press the EJECTbutton.
Tape tracking control
Tracking ensures that the tape is correctly aligned with the
playback head. It works only during playback and its principle
purpose is to minimize picture shake and noise (fuzzy lines across
the picture). It is adjusted automatically or manually.
Auto tracking
Whenever playback starts, auto tracking automatically adjusts the
picture. The display AUTO TRKwill appear while the best picture
is selected.
To reactivate auto tracking, press the AUTO TRKbutton on the
remote control handset.
Manual tracking
You can manually adjust the picture by pressing the TRK +/-
buttons.
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AUTOTRK
PLAYSTOP

VCR operation
Pause/still picture control
To temporarily stop playback, press the P/STILL button. A still
picture and the display STILL will appear on the screen.
To advance the picture frame by frame, repeatedly press the
P/STILL button.
If a still picture lasts for more than five minutes, the set will switch
to the stop mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
To restart play back, press the PLAY button.
To temporarily stop recording, press the P/STILL button. The
display PAUSE will appear. Press this button again to continue
recording.
Fast forward, cue, rewind and review
Forward search
Press the FF button during playback.
The display CUE will appear and the tape plays faster than normal
speed. Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed.
Pressing and holding the FF button will cause the set to search the
tape forward at very high speed while displaying the picture.
Release the FF button to return to normal speed.
Pressing the FF button in the stop mode winds the tape forward.
Then the display FF will appear on the screen.
If you press and hold the FF button in this mode, the searching
picture will appear. This enables you to see what is on the tape. To
return to the FF mode, release the FF button.
If the tape winds forward to the end, it will automatically stop,
rewind to the beginning and then eject the tape.
Reverse search
Press the REW button during playback.
The display REV will appear and the tape will play in reverse faster
than normal speed. Press the PLAY button to return to normal
playback.
Pressing and holding the REW button will cause the set to search
the tape backward at very high speed while displaying the picture.
Release the REW button to return to normal playback.
Pressing the REW button in the stop mode winds the tape
backward. Then the display REW will appear on the screen.
If you press and hold the REW button in this mode, the searching
picture will appear. This enables you to see what is on the tape. To
return to the REW mode, release the REW button.
Note : Sound is automatically muted during these operations.
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P/STILL
PLAY FF/
REW/

VCR operation
Clock/counter selection
Each time the CLOCK/COUNT button is pressed, the current time
and the tape counter appears alternately.
The tape counter displays the tape travel time in hours, minutes
and seconds during recording and playback.
Note : To reset the counter to M 0:00:00 , press the RESET button.
Memory stop
The memory stop makes it easy to return to a particular spot on the
tape after recording or playback. The tape automatically stops
when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.
1. Start recording or playback.
2. Press the OK or DISPLAY button twice to keep on displaying
the current time or the tape counter.
3. Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to display the tape counter.
4. Press the RESET button at the point you want to review. The
counter displays M 0:00:00.
5. Press the STOP button when you finish recording or playing the
tape.
6. Press the REW button. The tape stops at the point M 0:00:00.
7. Press the PLAY button to play back the tape.
VHS Index Search System (VISS)
VISS signal marks on the tape let you scan through the start of
different programmes or search for a specific section of the tape.
Automatic VISS signal mark
A VISS signal is automatically marked on the tape whenever
recording starts. The display VISS MARK will appear.
Searching a particular VISS mark
1. Press the VISS button during playback. The display VISS 00
will appear on the screen.
2. Enter two digits with the NUMBER buttons to search for a
specific section of the tape.
3. Press the REW button to search previous recorded
programmes. Or press the FF button to search programmes
further ahead.
When the specific section has been found, the tape plays back at
normal speed.
Scanning each VISS mark
1. Press the VISS button during playback.
2. Press the REW or FF button.
The tape rewinds or advances rapidly to the next marked signal.
Then the tape plays back for about 5 seconds.
3. At the desired section, press the PLAY button to play back at
normal speed.
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CLOCK/
COUNT RESET
PLAY
REW/
STOP FF/
OK
DISPLAY
2 3
6
7 8 9
0
1
45
VISS

Recording Contents
Manual recording
This is the function used to record a TV programme or signal from
external equipment onto a video cassette tape. The set cannot
record any programme in the NTSC system as the NTSC system is
only for playback.
1. Insert a tape with a safety tab into the cassette compartment.
2. Press the REC/ITRbutton for a few seconds until the display
RECappears on the screen. The REC/ITR indicator will
illuminate.
3. When the desired recording is completed, press the STOP
button. If the tape reaches the end before you press the STOP
button, the set automatically stops, rewinds to the beginning
and ejects the tape.
Note :
a. If you try to insert a tape without a safety tab, it will be
automatically ejected to prevent accidental erasure. If you want
to use the tape without the safety tab, stick a small piece of tape
over the safety tab hole.
b. If you don't wish to monitor while recording, press the
MONITOR ON/OFF button.
WARNING
Unauthorised recording of copyrighted programmes, films, video
tape and other materials may infringe upon the right of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
Instant timer recording (ITR)
This function is convenient when you want to start recording
immediately without going through the entire timer setting
procedure. You don't have to set the time to use this function.
1. Insert a tape with a safety tab.
2. Press the REC/ITRbutton for a few seconds until the display
RECwill appear.
3. Press the REC/ITRbutton again. The displayITR 0:00will
appear.
4. Repeatedly press the REC/ITRbutton to set the recording
length, which appears on the screen. You can select up to 9
hours at 30-minute intervals.
After recording for the preset time, the set switches to standby.
To cancel the ITR function, press the REC/ITRbutton until the
displayITR 0:00appears.
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REC/ITR
MONITOR
ON/OFF
STOP

Recording
Timer programme setting
You can programme the set to start and end recording while you
are away.
Up to 5 recordings within one year can be programmed at the
same time.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button on the remote control
handset to select MENU 2.
2. Press the '1' button for normal programme, the '2' button for
daily programme or the '3' button for weekly programme.
Normal programme : For recording TV programmes on a
single day.
Daily programme : For recording TV programmes at the
same time each day of the week from
Monday to Friday.
Weekly programme : For recording TV programmes at the
same time on the same day each week.
3. Enter two digits for the day and two digits for the month, with
the NUMBER buttons, to select the start date.
4. Enter two digits for the hour and two digits for the minute, with
the NUMBER buttons, to select the start time.
5. Enter two digits for the hour and two digits for the minute, with
the NUMBER buttons, to select the stop time.
6. Press the NUMBER buttons to select the TV programme to be
recorded.
7. To enter additional programmes, repeat steps 2 to 6 after
pressing the PR- button.
8. Press the OK button. The on screen menu will disappear.
After you finish programming, insert a tape with a safety tab and
press the POWER button to switch to standby mode. The timer
standby indicator will illuminate.
Note :
a. If you accidently press an incorrect digit, press the CLR button
and enter the correct digit.
b. If you set the start and stop time that have already past, the
display Past time prog. will appear for a few seconds.
c. If the clock has not yet been set, when you try to set timer
programme the display Please set the clock ! will appear.
Set the time and date before proceeding.
d. Select the programme number stored a pay TV station if you
want to record a pay TV station with this function.
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∫Timer∫programme
∫∫∫E∫Date∫∫Start∫Stop∫∫PR
∫1∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫2∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫3∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫4∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫5∫_∫__®__∫__:__∫__:__∫__
∫Use:PR+_,0_9,CLR
∫End:OK
MENU 2
1 2 3
MENU
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
POWER
N D W
CLR
PR
OK

Other functions Contents
Picture adjustment
You can adjust picture contrast, brightness, colour intensity,
sharpness and tint (NTSC AV only) to the levels you prefer.
1. Press the PICTUREbutton or the MENUbutton on the front
panel. The Picture setmode will appear.
2.Press the PR+/-button to select the desired picture item.
3. Press the VOL+/-button to make appropriate adjustments on
the sub menu.
4.Wait for about a second after adjusting. The Picture setmode
will appear again.
5.Repeat steps 2 to 4 to adjust another picture item.
6.Press the OKor PICTUREbutton. The on screen menu will
disappear.
If you want to select the standard picture, select Standard On
with the PR+/- and VOL+/-button in the Picture setmode.
The Standardpicture is programmed for good picture repro-
duction at the factory and cannot be changed.
Colour system setting
You can adjust the colour system. Under normal circumstances,
select AUTO. If necessary (if input signal is weak), change the
colour system by using the instructions below.
1. Press the SYSTEMbutton. The Systemmode will appear.
2. Repeatedly press the SYSTEMbutton to select the correct
system.
Note : NTSC PB is for playing back NTSC tape only. You cannot
record NTSC signals.
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PICTURE
PR
PR
VOL VOL
SYSTEM
OK
∫∫∫∫∫∫
System AUTO
∫PAL
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫ NTSC∫PB
∫∫∫∫∫∫∫∫
∫∫∫∫∫∫
∫Picture∫set
∫∫∫Standard On
∫∫Contrast 50
∫∫Brightness 32
∫∫Colour 32
∫∫Sharpness 32
∫Use:PR+_,VOL+_
∫End:OK