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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | VCS442 | Video Cassette Recorder
© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA,. Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | VCS442 | Video Cassette Recorder © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA,. Inc.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Moisture condensation on the head drum, one of the most crucial parts of the unit, will cause damage to the tape. When the VCR is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm, some condensation will occur. Under this condition, connect the power cord to the AC line, press POWER on and allow at least two hours for the VCR to dry out.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ....4 VCR Features Chart ......5 VCR SETUP Connections for Your VCR .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 5: Vcr Features Chart

    Message Center Front Panel Display Easy Power On Easy Repeat Easy Information Auto Clock Set System Hook-up Cable (VCR to TV) Energy Saving • VCR design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. VCS442 MTS Hi-Fi Stereo Stereo Yes (1/19) Clear...

  • Page 6: Connections For Your Vcr

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR Required connections for your VCR. If you use this connection, tune the TV to the VCR’s RF output channel (Ch 3 or 4). CONNECTIONS WITHOUT A CABLE BOX Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections.
  • Page 7 CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR VCR (Cont’d) AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CONNECTIONS TO TV Use A/V connections for a better picture. CONNECTIONS WITHOUT A CABLE BOX Turn off power or unplug VCR before making any connections. Accessory Component: Another VCR, Camcorder, Video Camera, Satellite Receiver,...

  • Page 8: Control Names And Locations

    CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS FRONT CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Where the video cassette is inserted. POWER To turn the VCR on and off. While plugged into an AC outlet, the VCR consumes 1W of electrical power in OFF condition. STOP/EJECT To stop the tape.

  • Page 9: Indicator Panel

    AV — Auxiliary channel is selected for view- ing equipment connected to Audio/Video jacks on front of the VCR. Ch _ — VCR is tuned to Channel _. HI — VCR turned on. BYE — VCR turned off. TIMER indicator...

  • Page 10: Control Names And Locations

    SET THE VCR’s RF output channel 1. While the VCR is turned off, press and hold CH ( onds. The VCR will turn itself on and off “RF03” or “RF04” appears in the display window. 2. Use CH ( ) on the front panel or CH/TRK ( channel (RF03 or RF04).

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR. Before proceeding, put batteries in the remote and become familiar with the buttons. Use only type AAA batteries. The maximum operating distance is about 25 feet.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Cancels a timer recording (page 28). Resets tape counter to 0:00:00 (page 34). REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Aim the remote control at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR. HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES Remove the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 13: Onscreen Display (Osd)

    ONSCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the ONSCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated.

  • Page 14: Setting The Onscreen Menus

    PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the MENU SELECTION Use the remote control to adjust the VCR’s features.

  • Page 15: Setup Menu Features And Operation

    (left and right) channels, and the NORMAL system plays monaural sound. The normal track is always played so the cassette can be played on a VCR that does not have VHS Hi-Fi. to choose a Go to the AUDIO MODE option and select HI-FI or NORMAL desired option on the SETUP menu.

  • Page 16: Channel/Source Selection

    2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. PREPARATION • Connect the VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV • Switch on the power to the VCR and TV. • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).

  • Page 17: Viewing Tv Only

    When the VCR’s power is OFF, or when the VCR’s power is ON and the TV/VCR selector is set to TV, the TV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna or cable.

  • Page 18: Video Cassette Tapes

    180 mins. 360 mins. humidity, or strong magnetic fields. If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically after approximately 3 seconds. is connected to the wall outlet. even if the VCR’s power is OFF.

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to set up the clock when the VCR is turned off.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    The day of the week will display automatically. “AUTO CLOCK SET” must be set to “OFF”. If set to “ON”, an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the VCR is turned off. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

  • Page 21: Normal Playback

    • Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the VCR indicator panel • If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the VCR will start PLAY appears in the VCR indicator panel and TV screen. • It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will •...

  • Page 22: Playback

    1. Press STOP when you finish watching a tape. 2. Press REW to rewind the tape. 3. Press POWER during the REWIND mode, the VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUT- OFF mode. 4. REW will flash on the VCR indicator panel.

  • Page 23: Special Effects Playback

    Still picture will appear on the TV screen. • If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing • If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, VISUAL SEARCH FUNCTION This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward or reverse.

  • Page 24: Recording

    The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. • During slow playback, CH/TRK ( • If slow mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will CM SKIP (Commercial Skip) This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

  • Page 25: Normal Recording

    PREPARATION • Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. • Tune the TV to the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). • If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the • If you are recording from an external source via audio/video •...

  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    • If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, • The display contents will be automatically replaced by TV • Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place TUNING MENU PREPARATION •...
  • Page 27 Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used the Cable Box setup on the Cable Connections (page 7) using a cable box con- verter, you must tune the VCR to the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels with the cable box instead of the VCR.

  • Page 28: Timer Recording

    AC outlet, the correct channel you view through your VCR. clock time and timer set- If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR tings are kept in memory to record the programs you have entered. A) MAKE SURE for approximately 3 sec- YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR.

  • Page 29: Instant Timer Recording

    • If you press P/STILL during instant timer recording, the VCR Length Display each additional press of • If the VCR is set to “0H00M”, the VCR goes to normal record- REC/ITR increases recording time 30 minutes VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

  • Page 30: Dubbing And Editing

    DUBBING AND EDITING If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this VCR, the front panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) 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.

  • Page 31: Additional Information Ez Functions

    It will then turn itself to standby. During playback, press and hold ez REPEAT for more than 3 seconds at the end of the segment and your VCR will start reverse search. Release ez REPEAT at the beginning of the segment.

  • Page 32: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast

    VHS Hi-Fi STEREO SYSTEM/MTS BROADCAST This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode.
  • Page 33 STEREO If only STEREO appears on the TV screen. Lights up when a stereo The VCR can record in stereo onto the VHS Hi-Fi audio tracks broadcast is being when BROADCAST TYPE is in the STEREO position. The VCR received.

  • Page 34: Tape Counter Memory Feature

    • Counter changes to 0:00:00 when a cassette is ejected. COUNTER • The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is recorded • The real-time counter only works if a tape is in the VCR. REMAINING TIME COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION...

  • Page 35: Editing A Recording

    The cassette will rewind and stop at the begin- ning of the tape, be ejected, and the VCR will turn itself off. After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette.

  • Page 36: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    CODE NUMBERS OF CONTROLLABLE TVS If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer LG / GoldStar Zenith Samsung Sony Hitachi You can Turn the TV on or off.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    • Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. • A cassette is already in the VCR. • Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power • If the No picture appears on TV •...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Head System Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Timer Weight Tape Speed (SLP) Tape Width Maximum Recording Time (SLP) Rewind Time TUNER Antenna (UHF) (VHF) VHF Output Signal Channel Coverage (VHF) (UHF) (CATV) VIDEO Video Signal System Input Output...

  • Page 39: Note

    NOTE...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    For repair or replacement after the Warranty Period has expired, Call 1-800-984-9349 (24 hours a day, 365 days per year) Call 1-877-9 Zenith (1-877-993-6484) (24 hours a day, 365 days per year) and select an appropriate option from the menu.

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