LG 3828VA0231D, MV008A, 026N/U TX, 3840VA0024A/B, 3840VA0016A Owner's Manual

Colour TVCR

OWNER'S MANUAL

P/NO : 3828VA0213D (MV008A, 026N/U TX)

(3840VA0024A/B, 3840VA0016A, 373-026F)

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 :

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

is a trademark of Gemstar Development

Corporation.
The system is manufactured under license

from Gemstar Development corporation.

Contents

Installation 3
Location and function of controls 4

Remote control handset / Battery installation
Front panel

Basic operation 7

On and off / Programme selection
Volume adjustment / Mute function
Quick view / 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

Picture adjustment 13

Picture adjustment

Sound adjustment 14

Sound adjustment
Stereo/Dual reception
NICAM reception
Sound output selection / VCR Hi-Fi sound system

Other functions 16

TV and AV modes
Child lock / Auto sleep
Auto repeat / AVL (Auto volume leveler)
VCR colour system setting / Sleep timer

Time setting 18

Clock / On/off time

VCR operation 19

Playing tapes
Tape tracking control
Pause/still picture / Slow picture
Fast forward, cue, rewind and review
Clock/count selection / Memory stop

Recording 22

Manual recording
Instant timer recording (ITR)
Timer programme setting
Timer recording standby (option)
Showview (VIDEOplus+) (option)

Teletext (option) 25

Switch on/off
SIMPLE text / TOP text (option) / FASTEXT
Special teletext functions

Connection of external equipment 28

Aerial socket
Euro scart socket
Audio/Video in sockets
S-Video/Audio in sockets (S-AV) (option)
Headphone socket (option)

Troubleshooting check list 30

2

Installation

3

Power

This set operates on an AC mains supply, the voltage is as
indicated on the label on the back cover. Never apply DC power to
the set. In the event of thunderstorms or powercuts, please pull
out the aerial and mains plugs.

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or
moisture.

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.

Wiring (in U.K. only)

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 (in U.K. only)

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 (in U.K. only)

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.

Aerial

Connect the aerial cable to the socket marked +75Ω on 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 cover.

Location and function of controls

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. r-I (POWER)

switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

2. EJECT

ejects the tape.

3. SYSTEM

selects the desired VCR colour system.

4. SLEEP

sets the sleep timer.

5. TV/AV

selects a TV or AV mode.

6. TIMER REC

lets you operate VCR buttons which do not function while the
timer programme is set for recording.

7. TIMER PROG

displays the timer programme recording menu.

8.

D

/

E

(PROGRAMME UP/DOWN)

switches the set on from standby.
selects a programme or a menu item.

F/G

(VOLUME UP/DOWN)

adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.

OK

accepts your selection or displays the current mode.

9. PSM (Picture Status Memory)

recalls your preferred picture setting.

10. SSM (Sound Status Memory)

recalls your preferred sound setting.

11. NUMBER BUTTONS

switch the set on from standby or directly select a number.

12. AUTO, +/-

adjust the picture/Hi-Fi sound automatically or manually during
playback.

13. SLOW

displays a slow picture during playback.

14. SHOWVIEW (VIDEOplus+) (option)

displays the Showview (VIDEOplus+) mode.

15. PLAY(X2)

plays back the tape at normal or double speed.

16. REC/ITR

starts a manual recording or instant timer recording.

17. REW (REWIND/REVIEW)

rewinds the tape at high speed in the stop mode.
fast review of tape during playback.

4

Q.VIEW

I/II

MENU

SYSTEMSLEEP

PSM

SLOW

REC/ITR

REW FF

SSM

EJECT

OK

PLAY(X2) STOP

P/STILL

REVEAL

TIME

MIX

SP/LP

VOL

PR

PR

VOL

CLOCK/COUNT

TIMER REC

TIMER PROG

TV/AV

CLEAR/RESET

MUTE

TEXT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

AUTO

SHOWVIEW

2
3

4
5

6

7

8

9

10

11
12

13
14
15

16
17

1

14

AUTO

8

7

SLOW

PLAY(X2) STOP

VIDEOplus

0

TIME

9

+

REVEAL

Location and function of controls

18. QUICK VIEW

returns to the previously viewed programme.
confirms the recording programme when watching another
programme, if your model has two tuner.

19. CLOCK/COUNT

displays the current time or tape counter.

20. CLEAR/RESET

resets the tape counter or clears a data in the Timer

programme

menu.

21. MENU

selects a menu.

22. MUTE

switches the sound on or off.

23. TELETEXT BUTTONS (option)

These buttons are used for teletext.
For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section.

24. SP/LP

selects a recording tape speed SP or LP.

25. DUAL (I/II)

selects the language during dual language broadcast.
selects mono sound during stereo broadcast.

26. STOP

stops the tape during playback or recording.

27. FF (FAST FORWARD/CUE)

winds the tape forward at high speed in the stop mode.
fast forward playback.

28. PAUSE/STILL

pause the tape during recording.
displays a still picture during playback.

Battery installation

The remote control handset is powered by two AAA type batteries.
To load the batteries, turn the handset over and slide open the
battery compartment. 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.

5

Q.VIEW

I/II

MENU

SYSTEMSLEEP

PSM

SLOW

REC/ITR

REW FF

SSM

EJECT

OK

PLAY(X2) STOP

P/STILL

REVEAL

TIME

MIX

SP/LP

VOL

PR

PR

VOL

CLOCK/COUNT

TIMER REC

TIMER PROG

TV/AV

CLEAR/RESET

MUTE

TEXT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

AUTO

SHOWVIEW

18
19

20
21

22

23

24
25

26
27

28

Location and function of controls

6

1. MAIN POWER (ON/OFF)

switches the set on or off.

Note : One power line lives even when the
main power is off.

2. POWER (r-I)
switches the set on from standby or off to
standby.

3. VOLUME UP/DOWN

adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.

4. PROGRAMME UP/DOWN

switches the set on from standby.
selects a programme or a menu item.

5. STOP/EJECT

stops the tape during playback or recording
or ejects the tape.

6. REW (REWIND/REVIEW)

rewinds the tape at high speed in the stop
mode.
fast review of tape during playback.

7. PLAY(X2)

plays back the tape at normal or double
speed.

8. FF (FAST FORWARD/CUE)

winds the tape forward at high speed in the
stop mode.
fast forward playback.

9. REC/ITR

starts a manual recording or instant timer
recording.

10. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

11. TIMER REC INDICATOR

illuminates green when the timer programme
is set for recording.

12. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

To insert a video cassette tape here.

13. REC INDICATOR

illuminates red during recording.

14. STAND-BY INDICATOR

illuminates red brightly when the set is in
standby mode.
dims red when the set is switched on.

15. AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS (AV 2)

connects the audio/video out sockets of
external equipment to these sockets.

S-VIDEO/AUDIO IN SOCKETS (S-AV)
(option)

connects the video out sockets of an S­VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO socket.
connects the audio out sockets of the S­VIDEO VCR to the audio sockets as in AV 2.

16. HEADPHONE SOCKET (option)

connects the headphone plug to this socket.

Front panel

Side panel

1 3 42 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO RAUDIO

AV2

16

15

ON/OFF

VOL

PR

STOP/EJECT

/

FF/

REC/ITR

PLAY(X2)

REW/

REC TIMER RECSTAND-BY

Basic operation

On and off

1. Press the main power button on the front of the set to switch the
set on.

2. If the set is in standby mode, press the r-I (POWER),

D

/

E

,

TV/AV or NUMBER buttons to switch it on fully.

3. Press the r-I (POWER) button. The set reverts to standby
mode.

4. Press the main power button again to switch the set off.

Note : If, while the set is switched on, the mains plug is dis­connected 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

D

/

E

or NUMBER

buttons.

Volume adjustment

Press the

F/G

button to adjust the volume.

Mute function

Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched off and the display

WW

appears. You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE,

F/G

, SSM

or I/II button.

Quick view

Press the Q.VIEW button to view the last programme you were
watching.

Option :

On some models (two tuner TVCR), press and hold the Q.VIEW
button to view the recording programme. Release this button to
return to the previously viewed programme.

On screen language selection

This is an optional function. In the models which have on screen
language function, the menu can be displayed on the screen in the
desired language. First select your language.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select MENU 1.

2. Press the

D

/

E

button to select Language.

3. Press the OK button.

4. Press the

D

/

E

button to select the desired language.

All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language.

5. Press the OK button to return to normal TV viewing.

7

Q.VIEW

TV/AV

MUTE

MENU

PR

VOL

OK

VOL

PR

1 2

3

4 5 6

7

8

9

0

AUTO

The dialogue between you and your set takes place on screen with
an operator menu. The buttons required for the operating steps are
also displayed.

Menu selection

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to display each menu.

2. Press the

D

/

E

button to select a menu item.

The selected menu item changes from green to purple.

3. Press the

F/G

button to set a menu item or OK button to

display the sub menu.

Note :

a. The menus automatically disappear in about 10 seconds if you

do not press a button. However if you press the MENU button again,

the last selected menu will appear.
b. In the AV, playback or recording mode, MENU 1 is not displayed.
c. In the teletext mode, menus are not displayed.

On screen menus

8

MENU

PR

VOL

OK

VOL

PR

TV PROGRAMME

MENU 1

MENU 2

MENU 3

MENU 4

MENU 5

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Setting up TV stations

Up to 100 TV stations can be stored in this set by programme
numbers (00 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be
able to use the

D

/

E

or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you
programmed.
Stations can be tuned using an automatic or a manual mode.

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 1.

2. Press the

D

/

E

button to select Auto programme.

3. Press the

F/G

button to select the beginning system I, DK or

BG.
I : PAL I/II (U.K./ Ireland)

DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe)
BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (option) (Europe/East Europe etc.)

Option :
On some models, the display L or BG in Auto programme
mode appears on the screen.

L : SECAM L/L’ (France)
BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe/East Europe etc.)

4. Press the

D

/

E

button to select start.

5. Press the OK button to begin auto programming.

When auto programming is completed, the station stored into
programme number 1 will appear on the screen.

To stop auto programming, press the OK button. The active
programme at that time will be displayed.

Note :

a. On some models, the station name may be stored for stations

which broadcast VPS (Video Programme Service), PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) or TELETEXT data. If no station
name can be assigned to a station, the channel number is
assigned and stored.

b. 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.

9

MENU

PR

VOL

OK

VOL

PR

1 2

3

4 5 6

7

8

9

0

AUTO

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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 1.

2. Press the

D

/

E

button to select Manual programme.

3. Press the OK button to display the Manual programme
mode.

4. Press the

D

/

E

button to select Programme. Select the

desired programme number with the

F/G

button or NUMBER
buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric '0' in
front of it, i.e. '05' for 5.

5. Press the

D

/

E

button to select System. Press the

F/G

button to select I, DK or BG as required.
Option :
On some models, the display System (L or BG) appears. In
that case, press the

D

/

E

button to select System then select

L or BG with the

F/G

button.

6. Press the

D

/

E

button to select Search. Press the

F/G

button to commence searching. If a station is found the search
will stop.

7. If this station is the one required press the OK button, if not
press the

F/G

button again.

8. Press the OK button. The display Stored will appear.

9. To store another station repeat steps 4 to 8.

10. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV
viewing.

Fine tuning

Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor.

1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

2. Press the

D

/

E

button to select Fine.

3. Press the

F/G

button to fine tune for the best picture and

sound.

4. Press the OK button. The display Stored will appear.

5. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV
viewing.
The finely tuned programme will be indicated by a yellow
number during programme selection.

10

MENU

PR

VOL

OK

VOL

PR

1 2

3

4 5 6

7

8

9

0

AUTO

MENU 1

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