VCR OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LG-E297M Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Information Precautions WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
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SAFETY TIPS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
18.Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19.Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20.
Location & Functions Remote Control Your video recorder (VCR) is designed so that almost all of it’s features can be controlled from the Remote Control. 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 25 feet (7.5 meters). It must also be within an angle of 30 degrees either side of the remote sensor on the front of your video recorder.
Power (On/Off) Stop & Tape Eject Cassette Compartment Remote Control sensor Rewind Play Fast Forward PLAY REW FF CH VIDEO IN Your VCR’s Controls Each button on your VCR has the same function as it’s corresponding button on the remote control. L-AUDIO IN-R AUDIO IN Left/Right/ VIDEO IN jacks (LINE2) Channel Selectors Power cord Display window REC/ITR (instant timer record) AUDIO IN Left/Right/ VIDEO IN jacks (LINE1) PAUSE/ STILL AUDIO OUT Left/Right/ VIDEO OUT jacks ANT.
VCR to TV & Antenna to VCR Connections The guidance given on the next two pages is the most common forms of connection. However please check with your manufacturers 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 Audio/Video cable is one of the best ways to achieve optimum sound and picture quality from video-tape playback.
To view or record CATV channel 1 Set the TV channel to the video output channel as located on the back of the VCR (CH3 or CH4). 2 Set the VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable converter box by pressing CH (E/D) or number buttons (0-9) of your VCR. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box. 1 Connect the cable from the CATV system to the input on the CATV converter.
Display window Information appears in the display window depending on the VCR function being used. Display window shows which VCR function you are using. For example, when you press PLAY, PLAY appears to indicate the tape operation. As you change channels, the channel numbers appear. The current time shows even while the VCR is off. Cassette indictor Lights while a cassette is inserted, and flashes while ejecting a cassette.
Identifying the on-screen display item Operation mode Channel number Tape speed ITR Information Changing the on-screen function display Each press of the ENTER changes the TV screen in the following sequence.
On-screen Display Setting the The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with On-screen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages describe the On-screen selections to be set. Blue Background on-screen Function: Shows blue background color on-screen while setting a menu. We recommend keeping blue background option ON when On-screen display flickers. 1 2 Press MENU. The main menu appears.
Function OSD On/Off: The on-screen display of this VCR can be turned on or off. Setting the Clock: You must set the date and time for timer recordings. Language Selection Function OSD ON/OFF Select the item on the main menu with F or G and then press ENTER. Select the item on the 1 main menu with F or G Select the item on the and then press ENTER. main menu with F or G and then press ENTER. Select a desired mode (ON or OFF) with D or E and then press F or G.
Automatically and Manually Tuning in TV Stations This convenient Auto Channel Set function can preset up to 181 channels in your area (VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and CATV channels 1 to 125) on the VCR. 1 2 Select the item on the main menu with F or G, and then press ENTER. 3 Press E to choose the SEARCH item, then press ENTER. All available channels in your area are scanned and stored in the memory of the VCR. After scanning, the previous screen returns.
1 Insert the video cassette into your VCR. 2 3 Press PLAY to start playback. The video cassette should have the window side facing up and the arrow facing away from you. 4 Press STOP to stop playback. If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off. Adjusting the picture Although the VCR adjusts the tracking automatically, you may need to adjust the tracking manually if the tape quality is too poor.
Play back a tape (Special) How to Still Picture (& Frame Advance); You can watch a still picture during playback. Visual search;This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward (called CUE) and reverse (called REVIEW). Logic search; You can watch a picture during fast-forward or rewind mode. CM (Commercial Message) Skip;This feature enables you during playback of a tape to skip a commercial break in a few seconds, then resume normal playback.
OPR (Optimum Picture Response) Slow Motion Playback Auto power shut-off Press SLOW during playback. During the REWIND mode, press POWER once. You may only set OPR when playing a tape. The VCR will enter the Auto power shut-off mode. Select the item on the main menu with F or G and then press ENTER. The REW will flash. Select a desired OPR mode (OFF, SOFT or HARD) with D or E and then press F or G. The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.
Normal recording How to record Preparations •Make sure that you have correctly installed your VCR as described earlier in this book. • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Set the TV to the VCR Output Channel (CH 3 or 4) or video input. • Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR. 1 2 Set the desired speed (SP or EP) by pressing SPEED. 3 Press CH/TRK (E/D) or Number buttons to select the channel to record.
1 2 Set the desired speed (SP or EP) and select the channel to record by following steps ❶ to ❷ as shown “Normal Recording” on the previous page. 3 Press REC/ITR twice. The ITR information as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen and display window. 4 Within a few seconds, press REC/ITR repeatedly to set the recording duration. CLEAR To stop, pause, or turn off the power while recording Press STOP, P/STILL, or POWER. CM SKIP CH/TRK Recording will start.
Timer Recording How to record This VCR can be programmed to record up to 7 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times. • Check that the VCR clock is set correctly. • Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your VCR. • If you have connected the CATV using the CATV converter, set the CHANNEL to match the cable box output channel (usually CH3 or 4).
5 6 Press E D F G to select and set each of the remaining items at right. TV/VCR VCR TV INPUT CH/TRK TV INPUT VOL ENTER Press MENU, the program will be memorized at the VCR. Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps ❷ to ❺. MUTE MENU 7 8 Press MENU again to exit Checking (Erasing) the the menu.
1 2 Connect the another VCR’s (or camcorder’s) Audio/Video outputs to your VCR as illustrated below. Your VCR (Front): Recording Your VCR (Rear): Recording AUDIO R LINE1(AUX1) Dubbing and Editing How to record If you wish to edit or dub your another VCR (or camcorder) recordings to this VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video input jacks make the connections quick and easy. The direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel.
Receivable Broadcast types The following are possible audio broadcast type and on screen displays. Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are being received simultaneously. Select STEREO or SAP broadcast type mode. MTS Stereo broadcast Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select STEREO. If a stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, you may want to select the MONO audio mode for better picture.
Broadcast type selection for recording SAP Recording Hi-Fi Stereo System Broadcast type selection for recording: You can select the broadcast audio format (STEREO, SAP or MONO) to use when recording. We recommend using STEREO. SAP (Secondary Audio Program; sub language) recording: Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program, which is used for a sub language or additional information. When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, follow the procedure below to record the SAP.
Counter memory: This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times. Real-time counter Press the ENTER to select the real-time counter display. Every press of the ENTER changes the TV screen as illustrated below. TV/VCR VCR TV Counter memory 1 2 Press the ENTER repeatedly to display the tape counter on the TV screen. Press CLEAR at the point you want to locate later.
Video Doctor Operating Hints Other functions Video Doctor (Advanced Self-Diagnosis); This feature informs you that there is a problem with your VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV screen. Video Doctor Operating hints Select the item on the main menu with F or G, and then press ENTER. Press D or E to select a item to check a problem.
1 2 SPEED STOP P/STILL REC/ITR REW PLAY FF ez POWER OFF ez (easy) Repeat By pressing and holding ez REPEAT during playing back, the holding section is replayed twice automatically. 1 During playing back press Your VCR will be operatez POWER OFF. ed as the follow; STOP ▼ ez REPEAT REWIND ▼ ez (easy) operation ez (easy) Power Off Sequence of “Stop → Rewind → Eject → Power Off” is operated automatically by pressing ez POWER OFF.
the TV Controlling Your remote control is capable of operating your VCR as well as limited functions of LG TV. Follow the instructions below to operate for your LG TV. 1 2 Before using the remote control, press the VCR or TV button to select the device to be operated. To switch the remote control mode (to operate a different device), be sure to press the VCR or TV button first.
Video Head Cleaning Whenever a video cassette is inserted into or ejected from your VCR 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. Cassette cannot be inserted.
Specifications Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. GENERAL Head System Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed Tape Width Maximum Recording Time Rewind Time VIDEO Four head helical scan azimuth system AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Approx. 15 Watts 360 x 94.5 x 230 mm (14.3” x 3.8” x 9.
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