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Video Cassette Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: BN200IR/BN200IG/
BN200IB
PAL
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS
MANUAL.

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Summary of Contents for LG BN200IR

  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: BN200IR/BN200IG/ BN200IB Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 2 VCR to any unnecessary vibration, obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your moisture, dust or heat. supplying dealer or LG Electronics U.K. LTD. If the mains sockets in your home differ, or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied then the plug During electrical storms it is advisable to unplug both should be removed and a suitable type fitted.
  • Page 3: Basic Operations

    Welcome to LG Thank you for buying this LG video cassette recorder Model BN200IR/BN200IG/BN200IB. Description 2 - 5 Advanced Operations 20 - 28 Precautions & plug wiring Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 20 - 21 Remote Control Location & function Timer Recording using On Screen Your VCR’s Controls...
  • Page 4 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).
  • Page 5 Each button on your VCR has the same function as its corresponding button on the remote control handset. Power Cassette Compartment (ON/OFF) PLAY Channel REC/ITR Remote Stop & Tape Programme Control Sensor (Instant Record) Eject Selectors VCR Display Mains Lead EURO AV1 AERIAL (Connect the aerial...
  • Page 6: Scart Lead

    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.
  • Page 7 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 have used a SCART lead then your TV should already have a dedicated video chan- nel built into it, usually called AV.
  • Page 8 Only carry out stages Select a TV channel Press on the front Press on the 5~8 if you cannot number on which you of your VCR for more VCR to select another obtain clear video wish to watch videos. than 4 seconds. video channel.
  • Page 9: Language Selection

    This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled from the REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET. Turn on your TV set. Press i. Press “i” to remove the Press to select menu. the desired menu. Press POWER to turn on The main menu will Press OK and press...
  • Page 10 For the following steps we assume that you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time. To make tuning TV stations an easy task your VCR incorporates the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS). This system will automatically tune. Make sure that you have Press OK to start the The TV station table will...
  • Page 11 The guidance given on the opposite page is for first time use of your VCR. Should you wish to perform the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS) again please follow the guidance given on this page. You may tune up to 80 TV stations into your VCR. Make sure that you have Press i.
  • Page 12 In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your VCR to store them.
  • Page 13 You can change a TV Press i, confirm the Press to select Press to select a station name manually station placement. STATION so that you station name from the rather than using the may name your TV list. “standard” names. Press i again.
  • Page 14 After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them again! The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. Press i.
  • Page 15 After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to delete a station. The instructions given on this page will show you how easily delete any unwanted TV stations. Press i. Press i. Press i. Press The main menu will If you wish to delete Press to select...
  • Page 16: Getting A Better Picture

    You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also play back recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). Getting a better picture When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically.
  • Page 17 Picture search will only continue for about 3 minutes, after which your VCR will return to normal playback. During picture search, logic search, and CM Skip the sound is muted and there will be some noise streaks on the picture. Press PLAY to continue Press STOP to end CM (Commercial...
  • Page 18 Your VCR is equipped with dual colour standard, you can play back a tape in PAL and MESECAM. During playback your VCR detects the colour system automatically. It there are some colour problem please select the colour system manually. Press i. Press to select the COLOUR system...
  • Page 19 The clock in your VCR controls time, day and date settings for your VCR. Press i. Use the numbered If you make a mistake Press i. buttons on the remote press and enter control to alter or enter the correct details. Your new clock settings Press to select...
  • Page 20 Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods : Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out. Timer Recording you may record at a later time (up to 1 month from the present). Up to 7 of these automatic recordings may be set.
  • Page 21 Your VCR incorporates Long Play (LP) which enables you to record up to twice the amount of time on a video cassette. For example an E-180 will record up to 180 minutes using Standard Play (SP); using LP you will be able to record up to 360 minutes. Please note there will be a slight loss in picture and sound quality when using LP.
  • Page 22 You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date. PLEASE NOTE! before setting the timer make sure that you have set the VCR clock correctly and you know which channels you have tuned TV stations on your VCR. Make sure that TV Press i.
  • Page 23 If timer record If at a later date you wish to delete or change any of the settings in timer event memory you may events overlap... do so without having to enter all the timer event information again. Simply display the timer event screen.
  • Page 24 Your VCR has an Energy Save feature You may easily display the current time or tape counter and amount of tape left, which if set will place your VCR into an day, month, year, day of week, economic power save where the clock programme channel, and operational display will disappear.
  • Page 25 The Digital Tape Counter can be The control buttons on the front of the displayed on your TV screen instead of VCR can be switched off so that your the time by pressing OK/CLK/CNT on VCR can only be operated using the the remote control.
  • Page 26 Your VCR can record and play back wide screen aspect ratio programmes (16:9). To record a wide screen format programme successfully the correct type of wide screen signal must be broadcast by the TV station. Switch on your VCR. Press i to remove the To enjoy Wide-Screen Press repeatedly...
  • Page 27 Automatic Memory Power Shut-Off Video Doctor(Self-Diagnosis) This feature of your VCR enables you to This feature informs you that there is a switch off your VCR automatically after problem with your VCR. These error tape rewind has been completed. messages will appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 28 ez (easy) power off ez (easy) repeat The sequence of “Stop Rewind By pressing & holding ez REPEAT Eject Power Off” is operated during play back, the holding section is automatically by pressing ez POWER OFF. replayed twice automatically. During play back press Your VCR will be operat- During play back, press Release ez REPEAT at...
  • Page 29 General A second VCR (for tape copying) should be connected to the SCART socket on Power 200-240V~, 50Hz. the back of your VCR. Remember to Power consumption Approx. 16 Watts (Energy saving select the appropriate audio/video mode: 3 Watts) Video Head System Rotary 2 heads, helical scanning mode by pressing the AV button on the Tape speed...
  • Page 30: Check Points

    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.
  • Page 31: Date Of Purchase

    2. The dealer (or his service agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labour provided in the repair of this LG equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure.

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