LG AF491P User manual

Before
connecting, operating
or
adjusting
this
product,
please
read
this instruction booklet
carefully
and
completely.
Video Cassette Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: AF491P/AF291P
PAL

Just to name a few
examples
of the
extraordinary
features:
?
HQ
(High Quality)-
picture
enhancement
system
?
Programmable
80
channel
memory
with
Frequency synthesised
tuner
?
ACMS
(Automatic
Channel
Memory
System)
?
7 event/1 month
programmable
timer
?
Recording
and
playback
for 16:9 Wide-screen
format
?
Shuttle Controls
(AF491P)
?LP
-
Long Play
-
recording
&
playback
?
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
?
Frame advance & Slow
motion functions
(AF491P)
?
Still function
?
Real Time Counter
?
Quick
Start function
?Auto
Tracking System
2
Precautions & features
Information
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. 28).
If
your
VCR still does not
operate
properly, unplug
it and call
your
dealer.
Ensure
that
your
VCR is
placed
in a
position
to
allow a free flow of air.
This
product
is manufactured to
comply
with the radio interference
requirements
of EEC DIRECTIVE
89/336/EEC,
93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

Table of Contents
Welcome
to
LG
Thank
you
for
buying
this LG video cassette recorder Model AF491P/AF291P.
Description
2-5
Precautions & features 2
Remote Control Location & function 4
Your VCR's Controls 5
Setting Up
6-14
Connecting
to a TV & Decoder 6
Tuning
in a video channel on
your
TV 7
-
8
How to use the main menu 9
Tuning
in TV Stations
Automatically
10
Tuning
in TV Stations
Manually
11-12
Changing
the order of TV Stations 13
Deleting
&
Selecting
TV Stations 14
Basic
Operations
15-18
Playing
a
tape
15-16
Setting
the Colour
System
17
Setting
the Decoder 17
Setting
the Clock
Manually
18
Advanced
Operations
19-26
Quick
Set
Recording (QSR)
19-20
Timer
Recording using
On Screen
Display
21- 22
Energy Saving
23
On Screen
Display
23
Tape
Counter
Memory Stop
24
Child Lock 24
Wide Screen
Compatibility (16:9)
25
Automatic
Memory
Power Shut-Off 26
Automatic Switch Off 26
Video Doctor
(Self-Diagnosis)
26
Helpful
Hints 27-28
Tape Copying
27
Specifications
27
Troubleshooting
Check List 28

4
Remote Control
Location & Function
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.
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.
POWER
Switches the VCR on and off
CLEAR
Reset
tape
counter to zero
OK/CLOCK/TAPE COUNTER
Calls the on screen
display.
PAUSE/STILL
Switches to a still
picture
REW
Rewinds the
tape
Reverse
high speed picture play
REC/QSR
Starts instant
recording
Numbered
buttons
To select channels.
Programme
number information on
screen.
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
CHILD LOCK
Switches the Child Lock on and off
EJECT
Ejects tape
CURSORS
During playback, tracking
control
To control on screen
display
information,
channel
up
& down
selection and vertical tremble
during
still
picture.
iDisplays
on screen menu
FF
Winds the
tape
forwards
Forward
high speed picture play
PLAY
To
play
the
tape
STOP
To
stop
the
tape
CM SKIP
To fast forward
picture
search
through
30 seconds of a record-
ing
AUDIO/VIDEO MODE
Select
input
source for
recording
LP
To select the
recording speed
of
the
tape
AA AA
POWER
EJECT
CLK/CNT
REC/
QSR
123
456
789
TV/VCR
C.LOCK
LP
AV
0
CM SKIP
CLEAR
OK
i
P/STILL
STOP
PLAY
REW FF

AERIAL
RF.OUT
DECODER
(AV2)
EURO AV1
OPR
P/STILL REC/QSR
PROG.
/
/
5
Your VCR's
Controls
Each button on
your
VCR has the same function as its
corresponding
button on the
remote control handset.
POWER
(On/Off)
Mains Lead
RF.OUT
(Connect
to
your
TV
using
this
socket)
Remote
Control
Sensor
VCR
Display
AERIAL
(Connect
the aerial
using
this
socket)
Channel
Programme
Selectors
PAUSE/
STILL
REC/QSR
(instant record)
Stop
&
Tape
Eject
Cassette
Compartment
PLAY
EURO AV1
(Connect
to
your
TV set
or another video
recorder)
DECODER(AV2)
(Connect
to
pay-TV
decoder
or another video
recorder)
Shuttle
Ring
OPR
(see p.16)

AERIAL
RF.OUT
DECODER
(AV2)
EURO AV1
AERIAL
6
Connecting
ToaTV&
Decoder
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.
All connections
must be made
with all
appliances
unplugged
from
the mains.
Back view of
your
VCR
Aerial
The
quality
of the sound and
picture
can be
greatly
influenced
by
the
positioning, quality
and
state of
repair
of
your
external
aerial.
Television
Using your
VCR
very
first
time
Following
picture
will
display
on the TV screen when
you
have
just
connected
your
video recorder for the
very
first time.
To make
tuning
TV
stations,
please
follow
stages
3 to 4
as shown "ACMS"
(see p.
10).
A
NN LPS F
BD KD
OKi
Pr-12
ACMS
CH
F
OTROSI
SE
Decoder
(or Satellite)

7
Tuning in a
Video channel
On your TV
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
connect a monitor or a TV set
equipped
with SCART socket this
adjustment
will not
be
necessary, simply
select the AV mode 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
5~8 will show
you
how to
change
the
output
frequency
of
your
VCR.
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.
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 video's.
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.
Tune this channel until
the video
picture
is
sharp
and the sound is clear.
If
you
have used a
SCART cable
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.
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.
POWER
EJECT
P/STILL
ST
OP
PLAY
REW FF

Only carry
out
stages
5~8ifyoucannot
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
power
off mode
(only
the clock will be
displayed).
Hold down both PROG.
and onthefrontof
your
VCR for more than
4 seconds.
RF C36 will
appear
in
the VCR
display.
Press PROG. or to
select another video
channel.
You
may
select
any
channel number between
22 and
68,
until the test
pattern
shown the below
is
appeared.
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 when
you
have finished.
8
Tuning in a
Video channel
On your TV
PROG.
PROG.
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!

Turn on
your
TV set.
Press POWER to turn on
your
VCR.
Press i.
The main menu will
appear
on the TV screen.
Press
F
or
G
to select
the desired menu.
Press OK and
press
D
or
E
to select the sub
menu.
Press "i" to remove the
menu.
9
How to
use the main menu
This VCR can
easily
be
programmed by using
the menus
displayed
on screen.
The menus are controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET.
LANGUAGE
SELECTION
You can select the
language among English,
Deutsch, Francais,
Italiano,
Espanol
and
Dutch.
O
REC
-
Timer
recording setting (see p.
21 to
22).
O
PR SET
-
Manual
tuning setting (see p.
11 to
12).
OACMS
-
ACMS
(Automatic
Channel
Memory System) (see p. 10).
O
TIME DATE
-
Date & clock
setting (see p. 18).
O
SYSTEM
-
To set the Colour
System (see p. 17).
O
ABC OSD
-
To
change
the
language setting
for OSD
(see right).
O
Dr.
-
To check a
problem
with
your
VCR
(see p. 26).
O
F.OSD ON/OFF
-
To switch the
display
of
operational
mode of
your
VCR ON or OFF
(see p. 23).
O
16:9/4:3
-
To select the
aspect
ratio of
your
TV
(see p. 25).
O
DECODER
-
To use a
pay-TV
decoder with
your
VCR
(see p. 17).
O
OPR
-
To
improve
the
playback picture (see p. 16).
REC
REC
OKi
SYS-
TEM
AB
C
OSD
PSET
R
Dr.
VCR
OPR
Pr-12
ACMS
ON
OFF
OSD
f
12
TIME
DATE
16:9
4:3
DECO-
DER
+-
POWER
EJECT
K/CNT
i
P/STILL
REW
ER
CLK/CNT
CLEAR
OK
i
K/CNT
i
P/STILL
REW

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 videos.
Press POWER to turn on
your
VCR.
Press i.
The main menu will
appear
on the TV screen.
Press
F
or
G
to select
the ACMS.
Press OK.
Press
F
or
G
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 to start the
automatic
tuning
process.
The TV station table will
appear
when
tuning
is
complete.
If "PLEASE CHECK"
appears
on the TV screen
after automatic
tuning
starts,
please
make sure that
you
have connected the aerial
cables
correctly.
Press i to save
your
settings.
Tuning in
TV stations
Automatically
REC
SYS-
TEM
AB
C
OSD
Dr.
VCR
OPR
ON
OFF
OSD
f
16:9
4:3
PSET
R
12
TIME
DATE
Pr-12
Pr-12
DECO-
DER
01 C02 00 PR-01
02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C04 00 PR-03
ES
Pr-12
ACMS
02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C04 00 PR-03
04 C05 00 PR-04
05 C06 00 PR-05
06 C07 00 PR-06
07 C08 00 PR-07
08 C09 00 PR-08
PSET
R ,
DELETE :
MOVE :
CLK/CNT
OK
i
POWER
EJECT
CLK/CNT
CLEAR
OK
i
K/CNT
i
P/STILL
REW