LG BD270Y User Manual

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

Video Cassette Recorder

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: BC493Y/BC450Y/BD470Y/

BD270Y/BC250Y

PAL

R

Just to name a few examples of the

extraordinary features:

•ez (easy) operations
(see p. 29)

•Programmable 80
channel memory with
Frequency synthesised
tuner

•ACMS (Automatic
Channel Memory
System)

•7 event/1 month
programmable timer

•Built-in ShowView
Programming(BC493Y)

•Recording and playback
for 16:9 Wide-screen
format

•Shuttle Controls
(BC493Y/BC450Y/BD470Y)

•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
(BC493Y/BC450Y/BD470Y)

•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. 31). 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.

3

Table of Contents

Welcome to LG

Thank you for buying this LG video cassette recorder Model BC493Y/BC450Y/BD470Y/

BD270Y/BC250Y.

Description 2 - 5

Precautions & features 2
Remote Control Location & function 4
Your VCR’s Controls 5

Setting Up 6 - 14

Connecting to a TV

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 Clock Manually 18

Advanced Operations 19 - 29

Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 19 - 20
ShowView Programming (BC493Y) 21 - 22

Timer Recording using On Screen

Display 23 - 24

Energy Saving 25

On Screen Display 25

Tape Counter Memory Stop 26

Child Lock 26

Wide Screen Compatibility (16:9) 27
Automatic Memory Power Shut-Off 28

Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) 28

ez (easy) operations 29

Helpful Hints 30 - 31

Tape Copying 30

Specifications 30

Troubleshooting Check List 31

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/ITR

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

SHOWVIEW

To display the programme menu

for ShowView programming.

(BC493Y)

ez POWER OFF

(see p. 29)

EJECT

Ejects tape

CURSORS

During playback, tracking control
To control on screen display
information, channel up & down
selection and vertical tremble
during still picture.

i

Displays 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 record­ing

AUDIO/VIDEO MODE

Select input source for recording

LP

To select the recording speed of
the tape

CHILD LOCK

Switches the Child Lock on and off

ez REPEAT

(see p. 29)

AA

AA

POWER

CLEAR

OK

CLK/CNT

T

I

L

S

/

L

P

REW FF

PLAY

S

T

P

O

REC/
ITR

123

456

789

TV/VCR

0

LP

SHOWVIEW

VIDEO Plus+

C.LOCK

ez POWER OFF

CM SKIP

AV

ez REPEAT

EJECT

i

5

Your VCR’s

Controls

Each button on your VCR has the same function as its corresponding button on the

remote control handset.

1. Power (on/off)

2. Stop & Tape Eject

3. Cassette Compartment

4. VCR Display

5. Remote Control Sensor

6. REC/ITR (Instant Record)

7. Rewind

8. PLAY

9. FF

10. Channel Programme Selectors

11. Pause/Still

12. OPR (see p.16)

13. TV/VCR

12 3 4 5 6 789

10

11

12

12 3 4 5 6 789

10

11

12 3 6 789

11 13

MODEL : BC493Y

MODEL : BC450Y/BC250Y

MODEL : BD470Y/BD270Y

10

4

5

PROG.

REC/ITR

PROG.

REC
/ITR

OPR

PAUSE/

PROG.

TV/VIDEO

REC/ITR P/STILL

ENTREE
ANTENNE

SORTIE
ANTENNE

EURO AV1

AUDIO/
VIDEO

AERIAL

RF.OUT

6

Connecting

To a TV

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).

ACMS

OK

i

Pr-12

ACMS

Aerial Connection
Cable (75 ohms)

Do not try and force
the connector into
place, it should plug
in easily.

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 60.
If channel 60 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

CLK/CNT

P

/

S

T

I

L

L

S

T

O

P

PLAY

REW FF

Only carry out stages
5 ~ 8 if you cannot
obtain clear video play­back 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 standby by pressing
POWER on the remote
control (only the clock will
be displayed)
(BC493Y/BC450Y/
BC250Y).

Make sure that your VCR
is in standby by pressing
POWER on the remote
control. (STANDBY indicator
will light in the VCR display.)
(BD470Y/BD270Y)

Press PROG.
▲ or ▼ on the front of
your VCR for more than
4 seconds.

CH60 will appear in the
VCR display
(BC493Y/BC450Y/
BC250Y).

All indicators will light in
the VCR display
(BD470Y/BD270Y).

The following picture will
be displayed on the TV
screen.

Press PROG. ▲ or ▼ to
select another video
channel.

You may select any
channel number between
22 and 68.

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 when you have
finished.

8

Tuning in a

Video channel

On your TV

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!

RF CHANNEL : 60

PR

i

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,

Russian,Deutsch,
Francais, and Polski.

O REC - Timer recording setting (see p. 23 to 24).
O PR - Manual tuning setting (see p. 11 to 12).
O ACMS - 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. 28).

O RF AUDIO- To select the channel of audio output according to

your TV type (“B/G” for PAL B/G TV, “D/K” for PAL

D/K TV)

O

F.OSD ON/OFF - To switch the display of operational mode of your

VCR ON or OFF (see p. 25).

O 16:9/4:3 - To select the aspect ratio of your TV (see p. 27).
O OPR - To improve the playback picture (see p. 16).

POWER

EJECT

CLK/CNT

OK

i

P

/

S

T

I

L

L

PLAY

REW FF

POWER

CLK/CNT

CLEAR

OK

i

CLK/CNT

OK

i

P

/

S

T

I

L

L

PLAY

REW FF

REC

REC

OK

i

SYS-

TEM

AB

C

OSD

DR

PR

VCR

Pr-12

ACMS

12

TIME

DATE

OPR

AUDIO

OSD

ON
OFF

OSD

f

16:9

4:3

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 OK to start the
automatic tuning
process.

The TV station table will
appear when tuning is
complete.

Press i to save your
settings.

10

Tuning in

TV stations

Automatically

CLK/CNT

CLEAR

OK

i

P

A

U

S

E

/

POWER

EJECT

CLK/CNT

CLEAR

OK

i

P

/

S

T

I

L

L

CLK/CNT

OK

i

P

/

S

T

I

L

L

PLAY

REW FF

01 C02 00 PR-01

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

ES

i

PR

MOVE :

,DELETE :

OK

i

REC

AUDIO

01 C02 00 PR-01
02 C03 00 PR-02
03 C04 00 PR-03

12

Pr-12

TIME

ACMS

DATE

f

OSD

OSD

ON

16:9

OFF

4:3

OPR

VCR

AB

C

SYS-

OSD

DRPR

TEM

ACMS

OK

Pr-12

i

ACMS

Pr-12