LG 9QKE40430 Users manual
Before connecting, operating or adjusting your new VCR,
please read this user guide carefully. Thank you.
User guide
Video Cassette Recorder
Model: GC971NM
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Precautions Information
Note to CATV system installer (USA only): This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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WARNING: Do not install this equipment in
a confined space such as a book case or
similar unit.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be
exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT
INFORMATION : Many television
programs and films are copyrighted. In
certain circumstances, copyright law may
apply to private in-home video taping of
copyrighted materials.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may
generate or use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equip-
ment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC
Part 15
This product has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This
product generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this product does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following
measures:
z
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
z
Increase the separation between the
product and receiver. zConnect the product into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
z
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
This Class (B) digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B)
respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT
EXPOSING ANY PARTS OF THE BLADES.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK);
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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This product has been designed and
manufactured to assure personal
safety. Improper use can result in
electric shock or fire hazard.
The safeguards incorporated in this
product will protect you if you observe
the following procedures for installation,
use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts
that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET
COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED
TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions. - All
these safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The
safety, operating and use instruc-
tions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings
on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All oper-
ating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Do not use this product near
water. – For example: near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool; and other areas
located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. –
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. - Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from
over-heating. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
11. Only use attachments/acces-
sories specified by the manufac-
turer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the product has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen
into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
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Main features of this VCR(Video Cassette Recorder), Contents
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Main features of this
VCR
• MTS Hi-Fi Stereo
•
OPR (Optimum Picture Response)
• Easy Graphic Menu
•Video Doctor
(Advanced Self-Diagnosis)
• 181 Channel Frequency
Synthesized Cable Compatible
Tuner with Autochannel
Programming and Multichannel
Scan
•1 Year/7 Event Timer with DAILY
and WEEKLY Function
• Auto Power and Playback
Functions
• ITR (Instant Timer Recording)
• Real-Time Tape Counter
•Visual Search, Logic Search,
CM Skip
• Clean Still, Slow, Frame Advance
• Auto Tracking Function
• On-screen Display of Function
•Trilingual On-screen
Programming
(Spanish/English/Portuguese)
Contents
Precautions Information . . . . . . . .2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Main features of this VCR(Video
Cassette Recorder), Contents . . .4
Introducing your VCR(Video
Cassette Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Control
and Display window . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating your VCR
(Video Cassette Recorder) . . . . . .8
Playing a video tape . . . . . . . .8
Auto tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Manual tracking . . . . . . . . . . .8
Stopping play . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fast Forward / Rewind . . . . . .8
Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . .8
Pausing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Frame Advance . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the Video tape . . . .8
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Normal recording . . . . . . . . . .9
Instant Timer Recording(ITR) .9
To pause recording . . . . . . . . .9
Finishing a recording . . . . . . .9
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . .10
Changing timer events . . . . .10
Dubbing and Editing . . . . . . .10
Advanced functions
on your VCR
(Video Cassette Recorder) . . .11-14
CM(Commercial Message)
Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Resetting the digital tape
counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On screen display(OSD) . . . .11
Automatic power off . . . . . . .11
ez(easy) Operations . . . . . . .11
ez Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ez Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Language selection . . . . . . . .12
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . .12
OPR(Optimum Picture
Response) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Blue Background on-screen
Function On/Off . . . . . . . . . .12
Video Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tuning in TV Stations . . . . . .13
Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . .14
Broadcast type
selection for recording . . . . . .14
SAP (Second Audio Program)
recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Technical specifications . . . . . . . .16
The serial number is found on the
back of this unit. This number is
unique to this unit and not avail-
able to others. You should record
requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent
record of your purchase.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Introducing your VCR(Video Cassette Recorder)
Most of your VCR’s functions are accessed using the Remote Control.
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Video IN and Audio IN jacks are for connecting
devices such as Video Cameras, Games
Consoles and other Video Cassette Recorders.
You will need to connect to them using an
Audio/Video cable.
Video IN
Audio IN
Power cord
RF OUT CHANNEL Selector
Set this switch to channel 3 or 4.
AUDIO OUT Left/Right/
VIDEO OUT jacks
AUDIO IN Left/Right/
VIDEO IN jacks
ANT.(Antenna)IN
(connect the antenna using this jack)
VHF/UHF/CATV jack
(connect to your TV using this jack)
To turn the VCR on or off.
To stop or
eject the tape
Tape
Compartment
To rewind a tape
To play a tape
To fast forward a tape
To select a
channel you
want to watch
Display
Panel
Remote Control Sensor
To record the program
you are watching
To Pause a tape or view
it frame by frame
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