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GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 1 user guide Video Recorder Model: LV4947 LV4981 English Before connecting, operating or adjusting your new VCR, please read this user guide carefully. Thank you.
• Care should be taken not to appliance European representative : expose your Video Recorder to Connecting to a television and LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. 1. When this crossed-out any unnecessary vibration, satellite receiver Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, wheeled bin symbol is moisture, dust or heat.
Video IN only recording using the Audio IN (L/R) sockets on the front of your See page 13 LV4947 Only : To display the Video Recorder. programme menu for ShowView This feature enables you to simulcast sound transmitted by an audio programming source and the picture transmitted by the TV station.
GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 4 Connecting to a television and satellite receiver The information given here refers to the two most common forms of connection. Make sure that all the appliances are unplugged from the mains power, before making any connections to avoid causing damage to your equipment. Using a SCART cable to connect your appliances will give you the best sound and picture quality.
GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 5 Tuning in TV stations The first time you use your VCR you will see ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) displayed on the screen. This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If you want to return to ACMS after your initial set up, access it via the menu.
GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 6 Tuning and adjusting TV stations manually You may prefer to tune your television manually. Manual tuning can be more effective if the television signal in your area is too weak for the ACMS to work properly. You can also fine tune your channels and customise the channel names. Manual tuning 9 Press OK to reveal the television If it is necessary for you to tune all...
GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 7 Operating your Video Recorder The main functions of your Video Recorder can be operated using either the Remote Control or front control panel on the Video Recorder. Before starting, you should ensure that your television and your Video Recorder have been plugged in and switched on and that the video channel on your television is selected.
There are three methods of recording, Instant Timer Recording (ITR) , Timer Recording and ShowView (LV4947 Only) For all recording methods you should ensure the television channels are tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time.
GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 9 Recording using Timer Recording Allows you to specify a time at which the Video Recorder will start recording. This can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings being pre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time.
Page 10 Recording using ShowView (LV4947 Only) ShowView simplifies the process of recording television programmes. It works by entering codes that contain all the necessary information for recording. These are called ShowView Codes and can be found in most television listings magazines.
1 pm is setting. LV4947 Only : If Auto Adjust is on 2 Use 1 or 2 to select SYSTEM represented as 13:00. You can only set OPR when a tape is and the signal is sufficiently strong, then press OK.
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GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 12 Advanced functions on your Video Recorder Your Video recorder has some advanced operations with features you may find useful. On screen display 4 Press OK again to remove all Resetting the digital OSD’s from the television screen. (OSD) tape counter SAFE...
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GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 13 Advanced functions on your Video Recorder Your Video recorder has some advanced operations with features you may find useful. Automatic power off TAPE STATUS 3 Use the 3 or 4 buttons. Choose: AUTO: automatically chooses the NOT RECORDABLE: The EZ REPEAT correct format for the content.
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GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 14 Advanced functions on your Video Recorder Your Video recorder has some advanced operations with features you may find useful. To set the Decoder Language selection We have already described, how to It is possible to change the language connect a decoder for pay-TV that the on screen displays are station as CANAL+ or PREMIERE on...
GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 15 Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your Video Recorder please check the following before calling your service centre. No picture and no sound made from the television, the • Is the video cassette the right way No Hi - Fi sound television channels may not be round? The windows should be at...
Page 16 Controlling your TV with the supplied remote control and technical specifications Specifications are correct at time of printing. LG is constantly innovating and products may change at any time without warning. You can control the sound level, input...
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GC981P1.BAUTLLS_ENG 3/9/09 2:22 PM Page 17 Model No. GC947P1/GC981P1 Part No. MFL46896868...