LG P23HW User Guide
Thank you for buying this GoldStar video cassette recorder Model P23HW.
Before using your video recorder you need to be familiar with the names of some of the buttons on the remote control handset (see OPERATING THE VIDEO RECORDER, pages 5 to 7), and you need to set up the video recorder so that it can receive the TV stations in your area and so that your TV set can receive pictures from it (see pages 11 to 12).
Features
HQ (High Quality) picture enhancement system that improves picture sharpness and detail
Centre tape mechanism for high quality pictures
Full function infra-red remote control handset
Programmable 40 channel memory with voltage synthesised tuner
ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) the channels will be preset and memorized automatically programmable timer
Recording and playback for 16:9 Wide-screen format Double speed playback
Auto Power on and Play
Automatic Rewind
Power
This Video Recorder operates on a mains supply of
100-240V~,50 Hz.
Service
Never remove the cover of the video recorder. There are
no user serviceable parts inside. If it does not operate properly, unplug it and contact your dealer.
Precautions
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your video recorder, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation.
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the video recorder. Do not
place the video recorder on the carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
Install the video recorder in a horizontal position only.
Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.
Do not place the video recorder near strong magnetic fields.
Do not move the video recorder from a cold to a hot location or vice versa.
Self diagnosis function
Logic & Jet Search
VISS VHS Index Search System
Child Lock
Auto Head Cleaner
Still & Frame advance
Real Time Counter & Remaining tape time display
Quick Start function
Digital Auto Tracking System
NTSC playback function (only PAL TV)
PAL B/G, SECAM D/K Dual System
Moisture condensation
Under special conditions like
from a cold to a warm room, moisture condensation can build up on the head drum, one of the most crucial parts of the video recorder. In order to prevent in such case any damage to your video recorder HEAD DRUM, connect the video recorder power cord to the AC line, press the OPERATE button on and allow at least 2 hours for the video recorder to dry out.
CONDENSATION IS LIKELY TO OCCUR
WHEN:
The video recorder is moved from a cold room to a warm room or from outdoors to inside your home.
A cold room is heated quickly.
The humidity is very high.
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Page no's |
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Operating the video recorder |
5-7 |
The controls |
5 |
The remote control handset |
5-6 |
Battery installation |
6 |
The front of the video recorder |
7 |
The back of the video recorder |
7 |
Installing your video recorder |
8 |
Connecting the video recorder to your TV |
8 |
Aerial/RF connections |
8 |
A/V connection |
8 |
Setting the video channel output channel |
9 |
On screen displays |
10 |
The main menu |
10 |
Timer programme |
10 |
TV station table |
10 |
ACMS |
10 |
Clock set |
10 |
Set-up |
10 |
Storing TV stations in the video recorder tuner |
11-14 |
Automatic tuning |
11 |
Manual tuning |
12 |
Changing the programme order of the TV station table menu |
13 |
Clearing stations from the TV station table menu |
14 |
Fine tuning |
14 |
Selecting stored TV stations |
14 |
Time and date setting |
15 |
Using the video recorder to play back a tape |
16-17 |
Loading a video cassette |
16 |
Normal playback |
16 |
Picture sharpness adjustment |
16 |
Double speed playback |
17 |
Unloading a video cassette |
17 |
Type of video cassette |
17 |
Accidental erasure prevention |
17 |
Cover the hole with cellophane tape |
17 |
Other playback features |
18-19 |
Fast forward, picture search forward |
18 |
Rewind, picture search backward |
18 |
Still picture playback |
19 |
Selection of the colour system |
19 |
Using the video recorder to record |
20-21 |
Introduction to the recording features |
20 |
To record |
20 |
Recording one TV programme while watching another |
21 |
Immediate timer (QSR) |
21 |
Colour system |
21 |
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Programming the video recorder timer
Other features
Copying (Rerecording)
Specifications
Before calling for service . . .
Page no's
22-23
Recorder timer programming using the on screen displays |
22 |
Checking & clearing stored timer programmes |
23 |
Overlapping timer programmes |
23 |
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24-28 |
Introduction |
24 |
On screen display of the time or tape counter, date, |
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programme channel & operation mode of the video |
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recorder. |
24 |
Digital tape counter/remaining tape time |
25 |
The memory stop facility |
25 |
Tracking controls |
25 |
The VHS index search system (VISS) |
26 |
Automatic VISS marking |
26 |
VISS scanning |
26 |
VISS searching |
26 |
Automatic playback |
27 |
Automatic memory power shut-off |
27 |
Automatic switch off |
27 |
The child lock |
27 |
16:9 Compatibility (Wide-screen TV) |
28 |
Self-Diagnosis |
28 |
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29 |
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30 |
General |
30 |
Video/Audio |
30 |
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31 |
Video head cleaning |
31 |
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The front of the Video Recorder
1OPERATE BUTTON
To switch the video recorder on and off.
19STOP/EJECT
To stop the tape, or eject it from the video recorder (see p 17).
20VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
When a cassette is inserted loading is completed automatically.
NOTE: Power is turned on automatically when a video cassette is loaded. If the
cassette has the record tab removed, the video will automatically begin to play the tape.
21REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
To receive the signals from the remote control handset.
13 REC/QSR
5PLAY (X2)
7P/STILL
12 FAST FORWARD/CUE
4REWIND/REVIEW
22 CHANNEL PROGRAMME SELECTORS
(+/-)
Allows you to scan through memorized channels.
23 MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
Display of time, tape counter, tape remaining or other information about the status of the video recorder.
The back of the Video Recorder
24MAINS LEAD
25AUDIO/VIDEO
To connect the video recorder to your TV set or to another video recorder (see p 29). For recording from AUDIO/VIDEO select "AV" with the "AV" button (see p 20).
26SYSTEM SELECT SWITCH (K & G)
Set to the SECAM D/K(K) or PAL B/G(G) position, depending on the type of PAL colour system used for TV broadcasts in
your area.
27VIDEO CHANNEL CONTROL
To select the video channel between 30 and 40 (with a screw driver) (see p 9).
28AERIAL INPUT
Connect the external aerial to this terminal.
29RF. OUT
Connect this terminal to the AERIAL
terminal on the back of the TV, using the coaxial RF cable (supplied).
1219 0 211357
OPERATE STOP/ EJECT
P/STILL
PLAY(X2)
/REW FF/
REC/QSR
PROG
23 22412
24 |
25 |
26 27 |
28 29 |
AERIAL
CHANNEL
AUDIO/VIDEO
RF.OUT
K G
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AERIAL
CHANNEL
AUDIO/VIDEO
K G
AERIAL
CHANNEL
AUDIO/VIDEO
K G
Important !
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR VIDEO RECORDER YOU
MUST:
1Connect the video recorder to your TV aerial and TV set.
(described later on this page).
2Set the tuner channels so that the video recorder can receive TV signals (see p 11 to 12).
When this has been done, the setting up of the video recorder is complete.
Connecting the video recorder to your TV
AERIAL/RF CONNECTION
1Disconnect the aerial from your TV set and plug it into the socket marked "AERIAL" at the back of the video
recorder.
2Use the coaxial cable supplied to connect the aerial terminal on your TV set to the socket marked "RF OUT" at the back of the video recorder.
3Plug the video recorder into a mains wall socket.
A/V CONNECTION
This video recorder and your TV set can also be connected with a EURO SCART cable (AV cable) (obtainable from a TV dealer). This connection ensures the highest picture/sound quality.
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