LG AS111I User manual
Video Cassette Player
with Line Recording
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : AS111I
PAL
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.
Precautions
Position your VCP so that no bright light or
sunlight falls directly onto it.
Care should be taken not to expose your
VCP 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 VCP and TV.
Do not operate your VCP if it is damaged.
Your VCP should not be repaired by anyone except
qualified service personnel.
Never remove the back cover of your VCP as this can
expose you to very high voltage and other hazards. If
your VCP does not operate properly, please check the
Troubleshooting Guide on page 16. If your VCP still
does not operate properly, unplug it and call your
dealer.
If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a
warm place, do not operate it for two or three hours.
Moisture condensation on the head drum, one of the
most crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the
tape. If you experience the above condition, plug the
mains lead into an AC outlet, set the STANDBY/ON
switch to ON, and leave at room temperature until
moisture condensation disappears.
Warning
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 suit-
able 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.
Ensure that your VCP is placed in a position to allow a
free flow of air.
Thank you for buying
this video cassette
player. I am LG
Service
Character and
based on
exclamation
mark that
means customer’s
impression.
I should like to help
you to get to know your
new video player.
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This product is manufactured to comply
with the radio interference requirements of
EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC
and 73/23/EEC.
Contents &
Features
Precautions 2
Controls & Sockets 4
Connecting to a TV 5
Tuning in a Video Channel 6
Remote Control Functions 7
On Screen Display 8
Playing a tape 9
Other Playback Features 11
DC Power Source 12
Dubbing Tapes 13
Recording 14
Troubleshooting & Specifications 16
• NTSC Playback on PAL TV
• Long Playback & Recording (SP/LP)
• On Screen Display
• Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis)
• Line Recording thru AV jack
• AC/DC Compatible
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Your VCP’s Controls
Each button on your VCP has the same function as its corresponding button on the remote control.
(see page 7.)
STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT PLAY
REW FF
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.IN
REC
STANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
Power
(On/Off) Stop & Tape Eject Cassette
Compartment Rewind Play
Fast
Forward
Function
Indicators Remote
Control
Sensor Record
PAUSE/
STILL
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
32
+
DC IN 12V
40
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN
Mains Lead
(AC 100-240V,
50Hz)
Audio/Video
IN/OUT Channel
Selector
(see page 6.)
RF.OUT
(connect to
your TV using
this socket)
Aerial
(connect the
aerial using
this socket)
4
DC Input Socket
(see page 12.)
Connecting
To a TV
If you connect your
VCP using the
supplied RF
Connection Cable
(75 Ohms) you will
have to tune in a
video 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.
Make sure all
appliances are
unplugged from
the mains before
connecting.
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
VCP and additional appliance unplugged from the mains to avoid damaging your equipment. Connecting a
VCP using Audio/Video cable is one of the best ways to achieve optimum sound and picture quality from
video-tape playback. If you own a TV with AV input sockets, then connect your VCP this way.
If you TV does not have AV input sockets, then connect your VCP to the TV by means of the RF cable
supplied
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
3240
VIDEOAUDIO
OUT
IN
DC IN 12V
+
or
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
AERIAL
Audio/Video Cable(not supplied)
If you use a Audio/Video cable, picture
and sound quality of video-tape playback
will be improved.
Back view of your VCP
Aerial(not supplied)
Television
RF Connection
Cable(75 Ohms)
Do not try and force the
connector into place, it
should plug in easily.
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Tuning in a
Video channel
On your TV
Your TV receives signals from the video player (VCP) 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 AUDIO and VIDEO sockets this adjustment will not
be necessary, simply select the AV mode on your TV.
To watch TV
programs, turn
off your VCP.
When your
VCP is on, broadcast
reception through
the AERIAL socket is
not possible.
Make sure that you have
correctly installed your
VCP as described earlier in
this book.
Press STANDBY/ON to
turn on your VCP.
Turn on your TV.
Insert a pre-recorded video
tape into your VCP and
press PLAY.
Select channel 32 on your
TV.
And then you will see the
picture being played in
your VCP.
Store the selected TV
channel on your TV. (You
will need to look at the TV
instruction book if you do
not know how to do this.)
Changing the
transmitter
channel
If channel 32 is already
occupied at your TV set, or
if the picture is distorted,
you can change the
transmitter channel of the
VCP.
Select an undistorted
channel between 32 and
40 on your TV set and
store it. Use a small
screwdriver to turn slowly
the CHANNEL selector on
the back of your VCP, until
you are satisfied with the
picture quality.
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STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.INSTANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
PLAY
REW FF
E
W PLAY FF
CST.IN
REC
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
3240
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN
DC IN 12V
+
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Remote Control
Location & Function
If you do not
intend to use the
REMOTE
CONTROL
HANDSET for a long
period of time, remove
the batteries, store them
in a cool, dry place and
out of the reach of
children.
Do not use batteries of
differing age or type.
Always discard
batteries safely.
Your video player (VCP) 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 player.
The maximum operating distance that you may control your video player 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 player.
POWER
REW FF
P/STILLSP/LP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
OK SELECT
REC
STOP
PLAY
POWER
switches the VCP on from
stand-by or on to stand-by.
PLAY
To play the tape.
REWIND
Rewinds the tape.
Reverse high speed picture
play.
STOP
To stop the tape.
SP/LP
To select the recording
speed of the tape.
DISPLAY/OK
To display Function OSD.
Switches the selected item
on the MENU screen.
RECORD
Starts recording.
FF
Winds the tape forwards.
Forward high speed picture
play.
MENU
To display MENU screen.
P/STILL
Switches to a still picture.
MANUAL
TRACKING/SELECT
To manually adjust the
tracking.
Select the desired items on
the MENU screen.
Battery Installation
Your REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
is powered by two AAA type
batteries.
To insert them, slide
the cover of the handset
in the direction of arrow.
Put the two batteries into
the compartment making
sure the and are
correctly positioned.
Replace the cover.
STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT PLAY
REW FF
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.IN
REC
STANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
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On Screen
Display
On Screen Display gives you information about the tape counter and operational mode of your VCP. Some
functions of this video player can be set and altered on the TV screen using the remote control with On Screen
Display.
The tape
counter
changes to
0:00:00 when
the tape is ejected.
The tape counter
does not work when
the tape is not
inserted.
After 3 seconds, the
function OSD will
automatically
disappear.
SYSTEM
Select the colour system used for playback and
recording. Each press of OK changes system as shown
below.
(AUTO➔PAL➔MESECAM)
REPEAT
If you want to play back a tape repeatedly, set REPEAT
to ON.
FUNCTION OSD
Switches the function OSD ON or OFF.
MENU OSD
Press MENU to display the
main menu.
Press ▼or ▲to select the
desired menu.
Then you set the desired
mode by pressing OK
repeatedly.
Press MENU to remove
the menu screen.
FUNCTION OSD
Press DISPLAY to display
the function OSD.
❶ Operating mode
❷Tape counter
(hours:minutes:seconds)
MENU
REPEAT OFF
F.OSD ON
SELECT:▲▼, OK END:MENU
SYSTEM AUTO
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
OK SELECT
PLAY SP
0:12:34
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
OK SELECT
❶
❷
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How to
play back a tape
This VCP is designed to play back and record cassettes using PAL and MESECAM colour systems. Your VCP may
also play back recordings from NTSC colour system. You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes
when your VCP is plugged into the mains.
Getting a better picture
When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best
possible picture automatically. “AUTO TRACKING” will appear on the TV screen while it is doing this. 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.
Make sure that you have
correctly installed your
VCP as described earlier in
this book.
Press POWER to turn on
your VCP.
Turn on your TV.
Insert the video cassette
into your VCP. The video
cassette should have the
window side facing up and
the arrow facing away from
you.
Do not attempt to force a cas-
sette into your VCP. There may
already be a video cassette in
your VCP. You may have the
cassette upsidedown or back to
front!
Check your tape
programme system before
playing back a tape.
Set the corresponding
system from the On Screen
Display. (see page 8.)
Press PLAY to start playing
your tape.
If you load a video cassette
which has had its record
protection tab removed (e.g
rental movies from video hire
shops) playback of the cassette
will start automatically.
If you set SYSTEM to
AUTO, your VCP detects
the colour system
automatically.
If there are colour
problems with very
weak signals, you
should select the
colour system manually.
1 2 3
POWER REC
REW FF
PLAY
PLAY SP
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Video Head Cleaning
Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from your VCP 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.
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Press P/STILL to still a
picture.
Tapes can be
paused for up to 5
minutes. After 5 minutes your
VCP will stop playing the tape
to prevent damaging the tape or
your VCP.
A still picture will be unstable or
will have noise, this is quite
normal and doesn’t mean that
there is anything wrong with
your VCP!
Press PLAY to continue
playing your tape. Press either FF or REW
during playing back. This
will enable you to rapidly
wind the tape and see
where you are on the tape.
Press PLAY to resume
normal playback speed.
During visual search PLAY
indicator flashes in the display
window on the front of your VCP.
Visual search will only continue
for about 3 minutes, after which
your VCP will return to normal
playback. During visual search
the sound is muted and there
will be some noise streaks on
the TV screen.
Press STOP to end
playback.
Press STOP/EJECT.
The cassette compartment
will open and the video
cassette will be partially
ejected.
If the end of the tape is reached,
your VCP will stop playback
automatically, rewind, stop, eject
the tape, and place itself into
STANDBY.
5 6 7
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
POWER
REW FF
REC
STOP
PLAY
REW FF
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
STOP
PLAY
REW FF
P/STILLSP/LP MENU
STOP
STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.INSTANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
STILL Visual search
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Other
Playback Features
Repeat playback
If you want to play back a
tape repeatedly, set
REPEAT to ON.
Press MENU.
Press ▼or ▲to select
REPEAT.
Press OK to switch
REPEAT ON or OFF.
Press MENU to remove
menus from TV screen.
When the end of the tape
is reached, VCP
automatically rewinds tape
to the beginning and
repeats playback
continuously.
If you want to release this
function, set REPEAT to
OFF.
Ejecting a tape
automatically
switches REPEAT
to OFF.
Logic search
Hold down FF or REW
to watch a picture of tape
during fast forward or
rewind.
Your VCP switches forward or
reverse search.
Release the button to return to
the fast forward or rewind.
1 2 3
REW FF
STOP
PLAY
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
OK SELECT
MENU
REPEAT OFF
F.OSD ON
SELECT:▲▼, OK END:MENU
SYSTEM AUTO
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
OK SELECT
MENU
SYSTEM AUTO
F.OSD ON
SELECT:▲▼, OK END:MENU
REPEAT ON
MENU
SYSTEM AUTO
F.OSD ON
SELECT:▲▼, OK END:MENU
REPEAT OFF
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DC Input Socket
Plug DC power cord into
either the 12-volt DC outlet
or cigarette lighter socket.
Plug the other end into the
DC input socket on your
VCP.
Do not leave your VCP in a
place where the
temperature exceeds 70
°C
(158°F), or the pick-up
device may be damaged.
Examples include :
•Inside a car with the
windows closed and in
direct sunshine.
•Near a heating appliance.
Your VCP is designed for in-home or portable use. You can power it from the cigarette lighter socket in your
vehicle or a 12V DC power source.
DC Power Source
Your VCP and its DC power cord are designed
for use in vehicles that have 12-volt, negative
ground electrical systems. (This is standard for
most vehicles.) If your vehicle has a different type
of electrical system, the DC power system cannot be
used.
To prevent electrical shock and possible damage to your
VCP or vehicle, always unplug DC power cord from the
cigarette lighter socket before you remove the plug from
your VCP.
A 3 amp. 125 or 250V fuse for protection is installed in
the DC power cord.
While the engine is being started, disconnect the DC
power cord from the car’s cigarette lighter socket.
Do not operate your VCP when the car battery is
discharged. Peak current from the car generator may
cause the DC fuse to blow.
If the vehicle’s supply voltage drops below approximately
10 volts, your VCP may not work properly.
Warning
When your VCP is
not in use, always
disconnect it from
the cigarette lighter
socket to avoid battery
drain.
DC IN 12V
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN
+
K
G
RF.OUT
AERIAL
DC POWER
CORD
3 amp. fused
negative ground
Back of VCP
CHANNEL
3240
TO AUDIO/VIDEO
IN
TO AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
TV
AERIAL
AUDIO VIDEO
IN
OUT
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
3240
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN DC IN 12V
+
Dubbing
Tapes
Make sure all connections are made with both your VCP’s and Television unplugged from the mains to avoid
damaging your equipment.
Connect your VCP to
another VCP as shown
below.
Press STANDBY/ON to
turn on your VCP.
Insert a pre-recorded
source tape into
another (playing) VCP.
Insert a blank video
tape with the record
protection tab into your
(recording) VCP
.Video Doctor
(Self-Diagnosis)
If you insert a video
cassette which has
its record protection
tab removed the
error message “NO TAPE
TAB RECORD !”will
appear on your screen
and eject the tape.
Simultaneously begin
playback on another VCP
and record on your VCP.
Press STOP to stop
recording.
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2
CHANNEL
3240
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
3240
TO AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
RECORDING
VCP
(YOUR VCP)
PLAYING VCP
TO AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
Aerial
TV set
AERIAL
AUDIO VIDEO
IN
OUT
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
3240
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN DC IN 12V
+
DC IN 12V
+
4
STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.INSTANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
L
L
REW FF
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.IN
REC
STANDBY
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.INSTANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
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Unauthorized
recording of
copyrighted
TV
programmes, films,
video cassettes and
other materials may
infringe the rights of
copyright owners
and be contrary to
copyright laws.
How to
record
If you do not wish
to record on a tape
(this can happen
quite
easily by
accident!)
remove
the safety tab on
the back edge of
the video cassette.
It is possible to
record on a video
cassette
with the
record
protec-
tion tab removed by
covering the hole
with self adhesive
tape.
Your VCP allows you to make recordings connecting to a TV equipped with AUDIO and VIDEO sockets.
Connect your VCP to a TV
as shown below.
Your external aerial must be
plugged in your TV.
Press STANDBY/ON to
turn on your VCP.
Turn on your TV and select
the channel you wish to
record with the TV’s
channel selector.
Insert a video cassette with
the record protection tab
into your VCP.
The video cassette should have
the window side facing up and
the arrow facing away from you.
Do not attempt to force a
cassette into your VCP.
There may already be a video
cassette in your VCP. You may
have the cassette upsidedown
or back to front!
Set the desired recording
speed by pressing SP/LP.
1 2 3 4
RF.OUT
AERIAL
CHANNEL
3240
AERIAL
AUDIO VIDEO
TO
AUDIO/VIDEO OU
T
TV set
TO
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
Aerial
IN
OUT
YOUR VCP
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN DC IN 12V
+
STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.INSTANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
REW FF
P/STILLSP/LP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
OK SELECT
STOP
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Press REC to start
recording.
During recording of TV
programme you do not
change the TV channel
number on your TV.
Press P/STILL to avoid
recording unwanted
scenes.
REC indicator flashes in
the display window.
Press P/STILL again to
continue recording.
Tapes can be paused for up to
5 minutes; PAUSE will be
displayed when a tape is
paused. After 5 minutes your
VCP will stop recording to
prevent damaging the tape or
your VCP.
Press STOP to end
recording.
Press EJECT. The
cassette compartment will
open and the video
cassette will be partially
ejected.
If the end of the tape is reached,
your VCP will stop recording
automatically, rewind, stop, eject
the tape, and place itself into
STANDBY.
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STANDBY/ON STOP/
EJECT
POWER REW PLAY FF
CST.INSTANDBY
P/STILL
REC
LP
A.REPEAT
7
P/STILLLP/EP MENU
DISPLAY
TRK
REW FF
P/STILLSP/LP MENU
STOP
POWER
REW FF
REC
PLAY
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Check the following before calling for service.
No picture & no sound
•Is the mains plug plugged in and switched on ?
•Is the TV switched on ?
•Have you tuned in a video channel on your TV to
watch video tapes on ? (see page 6.)
•If you have used a Audio/Video cable to connect your
VCP and TV have you selected the AV mode on your
TV?
TV programmes cannot be recorded
•Has the external aerial been plugged in your TV?
(see page 14 step 1.)
Video cassette cannot be inserted
•Is the cassette compartment empty ?
Remote control does not work
•Is the mains plug plugged in and switched on?
•Is the VCP switched on?
•Check the batteries in remote control.
The top of the playback picture is unstable
•Is the video cassette damaged, have you tried using
another one ?
•Make sure that you are using a video
channel on your TV ?
Auto Play does not work
•Has the safety tab been removed from the video
cassette ?
General
Power..................................AC 100-240V, 50Hz
DC 12 V, 1.2A
Power consumption.............Approx. 13 Watts
Tape format.........................Tape Width 12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
Dimensions (W x H x D) .....270 x 94 x 325 mm
Weight.................................Approx. 2.9 Kg.
Operating temperature........5 - 35°C
Operating humidity..............Less than 80%.
Video
Television system................CCIR standard (625 lines,
50 fields), PAL I colour signal
Recording format.................PAL I
RF OUT...............................PAL I
Input level............................1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced
Output level.........................1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, unbalanced
RF modulator ......................UHF channels 32-40 (adjustable)
Audio
Input level............................-6 dBm, more than 47 kOhms
Output level.........................-6 dBm, less than 1.5 kOhms
Audio track..........................Mono track
Audio frequency response..100 Hz-10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)
•Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Troubleshooting &
Specifications
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•LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee.
1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12
months from the original date of purchase.
2. The dealer (or his service agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labour provided in the repair
of this LG equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made
in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure.
PLEASE NOTE:
A. The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser.
B. The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if unauthorised modifications are made to the
apparatus, or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is removed,
defaced, misused, or altered.
C. Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally
purchased. The dealer may, before carrying out service under guarantee, require a receipted account as evi-
dence of the date of purchase.
D. We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or
worn in use.
E. Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
•REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE:
RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SUR
RENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED.
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numbers and return it. This will enable LG to assist you in the future should you
lose your receipt, your units be stolen, or should modifications be necessary.
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