GOLDSTAR VCR Manual 97110070

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GoldStar

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER'S MANUAL

Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product,

please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

GVR-F435

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK);

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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 magni-

tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and mainte-

nance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

THIS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SHOULD BE OPER-

ATED WITH AC 120V, 60Hz CURRENT ONLY.

THIS VIDEO DECK IS AVHS TYPE RE-

CORDER. FOR PROPER OPERATION,

USE ONLY A VHS TYPE VIDEO CAS-

SETTE.

lUlQ VHS High Quality technology is incorporated

into VCR's marked HQ.

This unit is compatible with conventional

VHS VCRs.

CAUTION •TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS

THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT

EXPOSING ANY PARTS OF THE BLADES.

WARNING:

Many television programs and films are copyrighted.In

certain circumstances,copyrightlaw may apply to private

in-homevideotapingof copyrightedmaterials.

FCC WARNING: Thisequipment may generate or use radio

frequency energy.Changes or modificationsto this equip-

ment may cause harmful interferenceunlessthe modifica-

tionsare expresslyapprovedinthe instructionmanual.The

usercouldlosethe authorityto operatethisequipmentif an

unauthorizedchangeor modificationis made.

If you pour a cold liquid into a glass, water vapor in the air

will condense on the surface of the glass. This is moisture

condensation. 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 button on and allow at least two hours for

the VCR to dry out.

The serial number is found on the back of this unit.This num-

ber is unique to this unit and not available to others. You

should record requested information here and retain this

guide as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model No. GVR-F435

Serial No.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-

dential installation! This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-

ful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

=Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit differ-

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/'l-V

technician for help.

This Class (B) digital apparatus meets all requirements of

the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regula-

tions.

Cet appareil num_'rique de ia classe (B) respecte toutes les

exigences du R_glement sur le mat6riel brouilleur du

Canada.

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CONTENTS FEATURES

Features/Accessories............................................................................................3

ImportantSafeguards............................................................................................4

Installation/WiringDiagram....................................................................................6

VCR to TV Connection..........................................................................................6

Antennato VCR Connections...............................................................................7

CableAntenna(CAW) Connections.....................................................................8

VCR OutputChannel Setting................................................................................9

ControlNames and Locations.............................................................................10

RemoteControlUnit............................................................................................12

Onscreen Display(OSD).....................................................................................14

Settingthe OnscreenDisplay..............................................................................15

Channel Selection...............................................................................................16

ViewingTV Only..................................................................................................17

Video CassetteTapes..........................................................................................18

Cassette Loadingand Unloading........................................................................18

Settingthe Clock.................................................................................................19

NormalPlayback.................................................................................................20

Special EffectsPlayback.....................................................................................21

VISSFFIMESearch..............................................................................................23

NormalRecording................................................................................................24

Timer Recording..................................................................................................25

InstantTimer Recording(ITR) .............................................................................28

TapeCounterMemoryFeature ...........................................................................29

Editinga Recording.............................................................................................30

Auto-Rewind........................................................................................................30

PlaybackwithTV EquippedwithVIR ..................................................................30

OperatingHints....................................................................................................30

Camcorderto VCR Dubbingand Editing............................................................31

VCR to VCR Dubbing..........................................................................................31

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................32

Video Head Cleaning...........................................................................................33

Specifications.......................................................................................................34

Warranty.................................................................................................Rear cover

• Double Azimuth 4 Head System

• Quick Response Mechanism

•181 Channel Frequency

Synthesized Cable Compatible

Tuner with Autochannel

Programming and Multichannel

Scan

•1 Year/8 Event Timer with DAILY

and WEEKLY Function

•High Quality (HQ) Picture

Enhancement System for

Improved Image Sharpness

and Detail

•Auto Power and Playback

Functions

•ITR (Instant Timer Recording)

•Real-Time Tape Counter,

Tape Remaining Time

•Jet Search/Logic Search/

CM Scan

•Clean Still, Slow, Frame Advance

•Auto Tracking Function/Auto

Head Cleaner

•VISS (VHS Index Search System)

Function/Time Search

•Onscreen Display of Function

•Trilingual Onscreen Programming

(English/Spanish/French)

ACCESSORIES

Check to make sure that all accessories listed right have been included with your

VCR.

Note: Depending on your antenna system, you may need a different type of Combiner

(Mixer) and Separator (Splitter). You can purchase them at mast electronics stores. For

further details, ask your nearest authorized service center.

Wireless Remote

Control

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75 ohm

Coaxial Cable

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating

instructionsshouldbe readbefore the product is operat-

ed.

Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating

instructionsshouldbe retained forfuturereference.

Heed Warnings --All warningson the productand in

the operatinginstructionsshouldbe adheredto.

Follow Instructions --All operatingand use instruc-

tionsshouldbe followed.

Cleaning -- Unplugthis productfrom the wall outlet

before cleaning.Do not use liquidcleanersor aerosol

cleaners.Use a dampclothfor cleaning.

Exception:Products meant for continuoususe,such as

a cableconverter,may be left pluggedin.

Attachments -- Do not use attachmentsnot recom-

mendedbythe productmanufactureras theymaycause

hazards.

Water and Moisture -- Do not use this productnear

water,or nearmoistor dampareas.

Accessories -- Do not place this product on an unsta-

ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tri-

pod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufactur-

er, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product

should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and

should use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Ventilation-- Slotsandopeningsinthe cabinet are pro-

vided for ventilationand to ensure reliableoperationof

the productandto protectit from overheating.Andthese

openingsmustnotbe blockedorcovered. The openings

should never be blockedby placingthe producton a

bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface. This product

shouldnot be placed in a built-ininstallationsuchas a

bookcaseor rackunlessproperventilationis providedor

the manufacturer'sinstructionshave beenfollowed.

Power Source -- This productshouldbe operatedonly

fromthe type of powersourceindicatedon the marking

label. If youare notsure of the type of power supplyto

your home, consultyour productdealer or local power

company. For productsintendedto operatefrom battery

power, or other source, refer to the operatinginstruc-

tions.

Grounding or Polarization -- This productmay be

equippedwitha polarizedalternating-currentlineplug(a

plug havingone blade widerthan the other).This plug

willfit intothe poweroutletonlyoneway.This is asafe-

ty feature. If you are unableto insertthe plugfully into

the outlet,try reversingthe plug. If the plugshouldstill

fail to fit, contactyour electricianto replaceyourobso-

lete outlet.Donotdefeatthe safetypurposeofthe polar-

ized plug.

Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should

be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay par-

ticular attention to cords at plugs and the point where

they exit the product.

g° Movement with Accessories -- Movingthis product

while positionedon a cart should be done carefully.

Quickstops,excessiveforce, and unevensurfacesmay

causethe productandcart combinationto overturn.

Figure 131.2 -Portable cart warning

S3125A

14. Protective Attachment Plug -- This product is 19.

equipped with an attachment plug featuring overload

protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction

Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device.

If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the ser-

vice technician has used a replacement plug specified

by the manufacturer that has the same overload protec- 20.

tion as the original plug.

15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding mIf an outside antenna

or cable system isconnected to the product, be sure the

antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static

charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information regarding proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground-

ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size

of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge

unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-

ments for the grounding electrode. See Figure 131.1.

FIGURE 131.1

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

L_IN

WIRE

g_D

ANTENNA

_.-_ DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

_GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

J(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

WER SERVICE GROUNDING

-_ ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

$2896A

16. Lightning h For added protection for this product dur-

ing a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall

outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This

wiU prevent damage to the product due to lightning and

power-line surges.

17. Power lines -- An outside antenna system should not

be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or

other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall

into such power lines or circuits. When installing an out-

side antenna system, extreme care should be taken to

keep from touching such power lines or circuits as con-

tact with them might be fatal.

18. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and exten-

sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric

shock.

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22.

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24.

25.

Object and Liquid Entry p Never push objects of any

kind throughopeningsinto this productas they may

touch dangerousvoltagepointsor short-outpartsthat

couldresultin a fire or electricshock.Never spillliquid

of any kindonthe product.

Servicing m Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic-

ing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this product

from the walloutlet and referservicing to qualified ser-

vice personnelunderthe following conditions:

a. When the power-supplycord or plugis damaged.

b. If liquidhas been spilledor objectshave fallen into

the product.

c. If the producthas beenexposedto rainor water.

d. If the productdoesnotoperatenormallyby following

the operatinginstructions.Adjust onlythosecontrols

that are coveredby the operatinginstructionsas an

improperadjustmentof other controlsmay resultin

damage and will often requireextensivework by a

qualifiedtechnicianto restorethe productto its nor-

mal operation.

e. If the producthas beendroppedor the cabinet has

beendamaged.

f. When the productexhibitsa distinctchangein per-

formance-this indicatesaneedfor service.

Replacement Parts _When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have

the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or

repairs tothis product, ask the service technicianto per-

form safety checksto determinethat the productis in

properoperatingcondition.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The productshould be

mountedto a wall or ceilingonly as recommendedby

the manufacturer.

Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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INSTALLATION

Placing your VCR on the top of or under the IV receiver may result in interfer-

ence appearing on the IV screen when the VCR is on. If this occurs, move the

VCR to a position alongside the TV receiver.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Typical wiring for your VCR is shown below.

Antenna CATV

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Companyy

VCR -!)v (From ANT)

(To

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(To TV)

I: See ANTENNA TO VCR CON-

NECTIONS on page 7.

I1: See VCR TO IV CONNECTION

on page 6.

II1: See CABLE ANTENNA (CATV)

CONNECTIONS on page 8.

VCR TO TV CONNECTION

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

Antenna Splitter

(75 ohm to VHF/UHF 300 ohm)

(not supplied)

TV Antenna Terminals ___

To OUT TO TV

TV set

Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial

Cable to OUT TO TV on the VCR.

Connect the other end to the

75-ohm antenna input, or to the

screws labeled VHF on back of the

"IV.

If UHF is used in your area, a sep-

arate splitter may be needed. If

applicable, connect the wires

marked UHF on the Splitter to.the

UHF terminals on the rear of your

television. See illustration left.

Connect the wires marked VHF on

the Splitter to the VHF terminals

on the rear of your television.

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ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTIONS

ANTENNAS WITH ONE LEAD (Combined VHF-UHF)

VHF/UHF Antenna

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

or 300 ohm Twin-Lead

Cable

300 ohm to 75 ohm

Antenna Adaptor Jl 1_-_:. .........

(Not supplied) k_L.: OR

VCR

Disconnect the antenna leads from

the rear of the TV receiver.

Identify the type of cable from your

antenna. If it is a round cable as

illustrated, it is a 75-ohm coaxial

antenna cable. This cable will con-

nect directly to the connector

marked IN FROM ANT on your

VCR.

If your antenna lead wire is a flat

type antenna cable, connect it to a

Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-

ohm) (not supplied) and slip the

Adaptor onto the IN FROM ANT

terminal The Adaptor does not

screw on to the VCR, it just slips

over the connector.

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ANTENNAS WITH SEPARATE VHF-UHF LEADS

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UHFAntenna VHFAntenna

300 ohm_ _r_

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75 ohm Coaxial Cable or

300 ohm Twin-Lead Cable

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CABLE ANTENNA (CA TV) CONNECTIONS

VCR

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"IV set

Antenna Splitter i_

(not supplied) :........oR.

75 ohm Cable System

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

If your cable wire is connected to your

"IV without a converter or descrambler

box, unscrew the wire from your TV

and attach it to the IN FROM ANT

terminal on the VCR. Use the supplied

round coaxial cable to connect

between the VCR's OUT TO TV

connector and the 75 ohm VHF input

connector on the TV. With this connec-

tion, you can receive all midband,

super band, and hyperband channels.

TV set

Antenna :; I

Splitter

(not supplied)

:........95.

1) Remove round wire from

TV and screw onto VCR's

IN FROM ANT connector.

CABLE CONVERTER

75 ohm

Cable

System

VCR

75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)

2) Use the supplied coaxial cable between

the VCR's OUT TO TV connector and the

TV's 75 ohm connector.

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CABLE and PAY TV reception

area (scrambled signals)

If a converter is required in your cable

system, follow the instruction below:

The cable hookup left permits both TV

and VCR operation. However, it is not

possible to view one channel while

recording another. All VCR recordings

are from whichever channel your con-

verter is set to.

TV set

\j "

Antenna Splitter H

(not supplied) _OR

i............

75 ohm Coaxial

Cable (supplied) _

A/B Switch

(Not supplied)

VCR

75 ohm Cable System

_2-way Splitter

(Not supplied)

CONVERTER

AND PAY TV

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The cable hookup left allows you either

to view and record the same channel

(scrambled or non-scrambled signal),

or to view one channel (non-scrambled

signal) while recording another chan-

nel (scrambled or non-scrambled sig-

nal).

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 I

of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con- I

nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SETTING

AUDIO V=C_EO

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VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH

During playback of a video tape, and when the TV_'€R button is set to the VCR

position, the VCR OUTPUT converter changes the video and audio signals to the

same type of signals that are used for TV broadcasts. Set the VCR OUTPUT

channel switch (marked CH3, CH4 and located on the rear panel) to channel 3 or

4. Select the channel that is not used for TV broadcasts in your area.

This is your VCR OUTPUT channel. To play a tape, or to watch TV using the

VCR's built-in tuner, always set your TV's channel selector to the same char_nel (3

or 4).

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CONTROL NAMES AND LOCATIONS

IFRONT

OPERATION INDICATORS

Details are on the next page.

CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

Where the videocassetteis inserted.

STOP/EJECT BUTTON

To stop the tape, or eject a stopped cassette.

POWER ON/OFF BUTTON

To turn the VCR on and off.

CHANNEL (y/A) BUTTONS

To scan up or down through

memorized channels or to

adjust the manual tracking.

REC/ITR BUTTON

To record normally, press this button once. Press it

twice to activate Instant Timer Recording (ITR).

REW BUTTON

Press this button during the STOP

mode to rewind the tape, or during the

PLAY mode for fast reverse picture

search (REVIEW mode).

FF BUTTON

Press this button during the STOP

mode to advance the tape, or dur-

ing the PLAY mode for fast for-

ward picture search (CUE mode).

INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR

This sensor receives the signal

from the infrared remote control.

PLAY BUTTON

Press to play a recorded tape.

II P/STILL

P/STILL BUTTON

Press for a temporary pause/still picture

during PLAY or RECORDING.

During STILL mode: Press PLAY to

resume viewing. Press to advance the

video picture one frame at a time while

viewing a still picture.

In RECORD mode: Press P/STILL once to

pause and again to resume recording.

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VHF/UHF ANTENNA INPUT CONNECTOR

Connect the VHF/UHF antenna to this terminal.

VIDEO-OUT JACK

Connect this terminalto the video input terminal on an

externalunit,suchas a monitorreceiveror anotherVCR.

AUDIO-OUT JACK

Connect this terminal to the audio input terminal on an external unit,

such as a monitor receiver, home audio system, or another VCR.

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RF CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH

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POWER CORD

Connect only to an AC 120V, 60Hz

outlet.

Set this switch to channel 3 or 4.

AUDIO-IN JACK [

Connect the audio output cable from

an external unit to this terminal.

VIDEO-IN JACK

Connect the video output cable from

an external unit to this terminal.

t INDICATOR PANEL i

VHF/UHF ANTENNA OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Connect this terminal to the VHF or UHF antenna

terminals on the back of a TV.

POWER Indication

This indicator lights when POWER

button is pressed to ON.

POWER

VCR Indication

This indicator lights when the

TV/VCR selector is set to VCR.

CST.IN VCR REC

TIMER Indication

This indicator lights when the

VCR is in timer standby mode.

TIMER

CST.IN Indication

Lights to indicate a cassette

is loaded.

[

REC Indication

This indicator lights when the

VCR is in the recording mode.

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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 AA batteries. The maximum operating distance is about 25 feet.

The POWER, REW, PLAY, FF,, P/STILL and RE€/ITR buttons on the remote control unit perform the same functions as the

corresponding buttons on the VCR. The remaining buttons are on the remote control unit only.

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4 5 ;CLEAR

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EJECT BUTTON

Press to remove a cassette in the STOP mode.

MENU BUTTON

Displays the programming menu on the TV screen.

ENTER BUTTON

Accesses the onscreen menu. Displays functions on the TV screen.

EXIT BUTTON

Quits the current screen or Pop-up, or returns to the currently turned

channel.

_-_ CLEAR BUTTON

Cancels atimer recording.

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NUMBER BUTTONS

Use these buttons, numbered 0-9, to select a channel.

STOP BUTTON

Press to stop the tape (in any mode).

RESET BUTTON

To reset tape counter to M 0:00:00.

.......... CHANNEL/TRACKING BUTTONS

To scan up or down through the programmed channel.

To fine tune image manually or to stabilize picture in slew mode in

case vertical jitter occurs.

CM SCAN BUTTON

Press the CM SCAN button and the tape will fast forward picture

search through 30 seconds of recording.

................... TV/VCR BUTTON

To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner.

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UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT ARROWS (except the 5 button)

Move up, down, left, right one row, column, or selection (hold to

repeat).

CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN BUTTON

To switch among the clock, tape counter, and remaining tape time

modes on the display.

SP/EP BUTTON ..................... _o_

Use to select recording speed.

SLOW BUTTON .......................

Press SLOW for slow motion playback during PLAY mode.

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON

Automatically adjusts the screen for a clear picture.

VISS/TIME BUTTON

Press this button once to enter the VISS function mode.

Press this button twice to enter the TIME search function mode.

POWER EJECT MENU ENTER

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CLEK_M /RESET P/STILL REC/ITR

OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL

Aim the remote control unit at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR.

NOTES:

1. If the range is short, t0, new batteries.

2. An object between the VCR and remote control unit may block the invisible light beam

and operation will be impossible.

3. Batteries installed backwards may leak and damage your Remote Control.

4. Do not mix old and new batteries or carbon t)'pes with alkaline types.

5. Remove the batteries from the batte13" compartment if the remote control will not be

used for a long time.

HOW TO INSTALL THE

BATTERIES IN THE

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

NOTES:

1. Be sure to install two AA size

batteries before use.

2. Be sure to insert the positive ends of

the batteries into the appropriate ends

of the Battery Compartment.

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ONSCREEN DISPLAY

ONSCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS

Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated,

FUNCTION DISPLAY

Indicates the function in progress.

TAPE SPEED DISPLAY

Shows on the current tape speed.

DATE DISPLAY

Shows the current date.

(Month/Day/Day of the week format)

ISTOP

JUL 5, FRI 2:15 PM-

4- =P-CHANNEL DISPLAY

Indicates the selected channel (or AV

in AUDIO/VIDEO mode).

qP'-'CLOCK/COU NT/REMAIN DISPLAY

Shows the current time (AM/PM for-

mat), the tape counter, or the estimat-

ed time remaining on the tape.

POWER EJECT MENU ENTER

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ONSCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SYSTEM

The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with

Onscreen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages

describe the Onscreen selections.

BLUE SCREEN DISPLAY

The blue screen display appears when an inactive TV channel is selected on the

VCR.

NOTES: •The TV/VCR button must be set to VCR.

•The VCR output channel must be set to CH3 or CH4, as appropriate.

Each press of the ENTER button changes the TV screen in the following

sequence. (FUNCTION OSD ON position in the SE'IUP menu.)

One press-

(Full Function

Display)

JUL 5, FRI

NOTE: After 3 seconds,

Display will automati-

cally disappear

Two presses-

(Only Clock or

Tape Counter)

2:15 PM

NOTE: The Clock (or

Counter) mode will con-

tinue until you press the'

ENTER button again.

Three presses-

(No Display)

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SETTING THE ONSCREEN DISPLAY

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Button

EXIT Button

•UP, DOWN,

LEFT, RIGHT

Arrows (except

the 5 Button)

Press MENU.

CLOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT _ENTER

TO EXIT PRESS

Press UP/DOWN and ENTER

button to desired menu.

The SETUP, clock setting, and timer recordings are accessed conveniently with

Onscreen Menu Displays that lead you through each step. The following pages

describe the Onscreen selections to be set.

Before Using the Onscreen Display

1. Plug in the VCR and turn the power on.

2. Switch on the TV and set the TV's channel selector to match the VCR's output

channel (3 or 4).

NOTE: If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TV (via

the RCA plugs), set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.

MENU SELECTION

Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features.

1. Press MENU button.

2. Select the desired menu with the UP/DOWN button and then press the ENTER

button.

DAY 1MON

YEAR 1996

TIME 12 : 00 PM

_1_ SELECT _1_ ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

CLOCK SET -Details are on page 19.

MONTH :

DAY :

START :

STOP :

CHANNEL:

SPEED :

REPEAT :

[_]i] SELECT _ ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS rk'XTlq

TUNING BAND:

CH. ADD/DEL:

SOURCE SELECT:

[{fi] SELECT _ ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

PROGRAM -Details are on page 25-27.

TUNING - Details are on page 16-17.

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LANGUAGE SELECT:

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TO EXIT PRESS

SETUP

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CHANNEL SELECTION

CLOCK

PROGRAM

1UNING

SETUP

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TO EXIT PRESS [1_

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SOURCE SELECT:

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AUTO CHANNEL SET

TUNING BAND:

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TO EXIT PRESS

TUNING BAND:

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SOURCE SELECT:

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TO EXIT PRESS (_]3

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

CHANNEL 2

TO EXIT PRESS

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TO EXIT PRESS

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AUTO CHANNEL SET

SOURCE SELECT:

ADO/DELETE

[]]_ SELECT HE]ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

This VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up

to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and

CATV channels 1-125. Channel presetting is required, as described below, after

the antenna connections have been completed (described on pages 7-9). You can

use the CHANNEL (VIA) buttons only after channel programming is completed.

NOTE: Tuner programming requires the use of the remote control and a TV screen.

PREPARATIONS:

•Connect the VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable "IV system, as

shown inANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTIONS.

•Switch on the power to the VCR and -IV.

•Set the TV to the match the VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).

ON THE REMOTE CONTROL

1. Press the MENU button until the MENU, as illustrated, appears on the IV

screen.

2. Press UP or DOWN button to select the TUNING menu, then press the ENTER

button. The TUNING menu will appear.

3. Press UP or DOWN button to choose the SOURCE SELECT item and LEFT

or RIGHT button to select TUNER. Press LEFT or RIGHT repeatedly to

switch between TUNER and AV.

4. Press UP or DOWN to choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT to set the channel. The tuner will automatically cycle

through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's

memory.

5. After the AUTO CHANNEL SET operation is complete, make sure the

TUNING BAND is set appropriately (TM or CATV) by pressing the UP or

DOWN button and choosing the correct TUNING BAND by pressing the

LEFT or RIGHT button.

6°

(Remember, TV is for the air antenna reception, CATV is for cable or

wireless cable connection.)

Press the EXIT button to return to the TV screen.

NOTE: To check the presets, first set the TV to tr_tch the VCR output channel

(CH 3 or 4). Then use the remote control or VCR CHANNEL (Y/&) buttons to cycle

the VCR through the channels in memory.

TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM MEMORY

This feature allows you to add or remove channels from memory manually.

TO ERASE CHANNELS

1. Turn on the FV and tune to channel 3 or 4.

2. Turn on the VCR. The VCR indicator will light on the indicator panel of the

VCR.

3. Press the MENU button until MENU appears on the TV as illustrated.

4. Press UP or DOWN to select the TUNING menu, then press the ENTER

button.

5. Press UP or DOWN to choose the CH. ADD/DEL item on the TUNING menu.

Press LEFT or RIGHT to choose the unwanted channel.

6. Press ENTER to erase the unwanted channel.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all unwanted channels have been removed.

TO ADD CHANNELS

8. Press UP or DOWN to choose the CH. ADD/DEL item on the TUNING menu.

Press LEFT or RIGHT to choose the wanted channel.

9. Press ENTER to add the wanted channel.

10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until all wanted channels have been added.

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CHANNEL

ON DISPLAY

100

124

125

CATV BROADCAST

CHANNEL

W+I

W+58

A-5

A-1

W+59

W+83

W+84

CABLE OPERATION

If cable television is available in your area, it can be received on your new VCR

by subscribing to your local cable television company. Cable "IV channels will then

be supplied into your home through a cable. Your local cable television company

can advise you of the channels available in your area and any special adaptors

that may be required. To receive cable channels, set the W/CAW selector to the

CATV position (TUNING menu).

CATV CHANNEL NUMBERS

Your VCR can receive cable channels in addition to the regular channels

(VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69). Cable channels are identified by a number, or in some

cases, are the same as used by UHF channels.

Cable channels are considered to be VHF channels (not UHF). For example,

CATV Channel 26 is not the same as UHF Channel 26.

VIEWING TV ONLY

Switch on the -iV and set it to the chan-

nel that you wish to watch.

Set the POWER button to OFE

You don't need to disconnect the VCR from the TV to watch "IV separately. When

the VCR's power is OFF, or when the VCR's power is ON and the TV/VCR selec-

tor is set to TV, the IV will operate as if it were connected directly to the antenna

or cable.

NOTES:

•The power cord must be plugged into an A C outlet.

•To view or record cable 73/programs with the VCR, the VCR's TV/CATV selector must

be set to CATV (TUNING menu).

•D°n°tplacetheVCRdirectly°nt°p°ftheTV'Thismaycauseinterferenceinthepic-

ture and sound (of the VCR) during the recording or playback mode. If this interfer-

ence occurs, locate the VCR away from the TV

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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the l_ mark. The table

below shows the recording/playback time of VHS cassettes when they are used

in the SP, LP and EP speeds. (LP speed is for playback only.)

T-60 T- 120 T-160

SP MODE 60 minutes 120 minutes 160 minutes

LP MODE 120 minutes 240 minutes 320 minutes

EP MODE 180 minutes 360 minutes 480 minutes

Vinyl tape

Arrow mark

SAFETY TAB

To prevent accidental erasure, remove the tab the after recording.

To record again cover the hole with vinyl tape.

WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES:

•Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity, or strong mag-

netic fields.

• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

•Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

• Always store an unused cassette in its case.

• Insert the cassette into the VCR as illustrated at the left with the label facing up

(Arrow side up).

CASSETTE LOADING AND UNLOADING

Hold the cassette with the arrow side up (top). Insert the cassette gently into the

slot in the direction of the arrow (on the cassette) until the loading mechanism

automatically pulls the cassette into the unit. Make certain that the cassette is

inserted correctly.

NOTES:

•Do not force the cassette into the VCR.

•Insert the cassette gently.

• If the cassette is not loaded correctly, the VCR will eject the cassette automatically

after approximately 3 seconds.

•The cassette indicator will light when the cassette is inserted and loaded correctly into

the VCR,

•The automatic loading mechanism will operate only _hen the cassette is inserted cor-

rectl):

UNLOADING

Press the STOP/EJECT button twice. The cassette will be ejected automatically.

After the cassette is visible in the tape slot, pull it out to remove it.

Unloading the cassette is possible only when the power cord is connected to the

wall outlet.

NOTES:

•The cassette indicator goes out when the STOP/EJECT button is pressed twice.

• The STOP/EJECT button can be pressed during any mode.

• Do not attempt to pull out the cassette once automatic loading has started.

• The cassette can be ejected when the STOP/EJECT button is pressed, even if the

VCR's power is OFF.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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MENU Button

-UP, DOWN,

LEFT, RIGHT

Arrows (except

the 5 Button)

MAIN MENU

_ LOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

(!fi] SELECT _ ENTER

TO EXIT PRESS

Things to know before starting

• The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.)

•The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote control.

•An illogical date will not be accepted (for example: February 30).

Check the following first,..

•Turnon the powerof boththe VCR and IV.

•Be surethe TV is setto the VCR OutputChannel (CH 3 or4).

•Aim the remotecontrolunitat the sensoron the front panel of the VCR.

NOTE: If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the T_,

set the TV's source selector to VIDEO.

Press MENU button on the remote control. The MENU, as illustrated, will

appear on the TV screen

Press UP or DOWN button to choose the CLOCK item. Press ENTER to enter

selected item. The CLOCK menu will appear as illustrated to the left.

NOTE: The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 1996; 12:00 PM.

CLOCK SET MENU Example: July 5, 1996 ; 2:15 PM

lm mimmlW_

DAY 1MON

YEAR 1996

TIME 12 : 00 PM

liffl SELECT B[_]ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS [E'X'T'rl

S. Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the month.

YEAR : 1996

TIME : 12:00PM

1_ SELECT BB ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

4. Press DOWN button to choose the DAY item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the day.

Note: The day of the week will display automatically.

ml MONTH : JULY

DAY : 5 FRI

_00 PM

Ig_ SELECT F:I:;:IADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

5, Press DOWN button to choose the YEAR item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the year.

ml MONTH JULY

DAY 5 FRI

YEAR 1996

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SELECT EEl ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS [_

II, Press DOWN button to choose the TIME item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the time.

"t, Press EXIT button when finished.

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NORMAL PLAYBACK

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PLAY Button

-STOP Button

Bu_ons

NOTES:

•Make sure that the Timer indicator in the VCR indicator panel is not lighted. If it is,

press the POWER button once.

•This VCR is equipped with an Auto Power-On system which operates when a cassette

is inserted into the VCR. Also, the unit will start the playback automatically if a tape

without a record protect tab is inserted.

Insert aprerecorded video cassette. The cassette indicator will light and the

VCR will power-up automatically.

Turn the TV set ON and select channel 3 or 4, the same as VCR's output

channel.

NOTE: lf a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and T_, set

the source selector on the television to VIDEO.

_w Press the PLAY button once.

•It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automati-

cally selected by the VCR.

•In playback, the TV/VCR Selector switches to VCR mode automatically.

•PLAY appears on the TV screen for a moment.

1Press the STOP button to stop playback.

•STOP appears on the TV screen for a moment.

•At the end of the tape, the VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn

itself off.

TRACKING CONTROL

1. AUTO TRACKING

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The A.TRK indicator will flash on the screen when it is in operation.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

• A tape is played back for the first time.

• Tape speed (SP, LP, EP) changes.

• Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

•A.TRK was pressed after manually adjusting the tracking.

2. MANUAL TRACKING

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either TRK/ELOCK

(V/A) buttons on the remote control until the noise on the screen is reduced.

NOTES:

• In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.

•Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape i_"ejected or the power cord

is unplugged.

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SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK

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PPIL_

PLAY Button

REW Button

-FF Button

P/STiLL

Button

These special effects are available during playback. During their operation the

audio is muted.

TO WATCH A STILL PICTURE

During PLAYBACK mode,..

1. Press the P/STILL button.

Still picture will appear on the TV screen.

2. Press the P/STILL button repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame

at a time while viewing as still picture.

The picture will slowly advance frame by frame when this button is held down.

3. To continue normal playback, press the PLAY button.

NOTES:

•lf a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing the TRKJE.LOCK (VI&)

buttons on the remote control.

• If the VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5minutes, the VCR will automati-

cally enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.

VISUAL SEARCH FUNCTION (CUE and REVIEW)

During PLAYBACK mode.,.

1. Press the desired search button (FF or RELY).

This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in

either direction: forward (called CUE) and reverse (called REVIEW).

During playback, press either search button once to engage the visual search

mode. REV or CUE will appear on the TV screen.

2. To continue normal playback, press the PLAY button.

NOTE: If the VCR is left in the CUE or REVIEW mode for more than 3 minutes, the VCR

will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.

JET SEARCH (RAPID VISUAL SEARCH)

During the CUE or REVIEW mode...

1. When the search button (REW or FF) is held down during visual search

(described above), the picture search speed will be faster (27 times faster than

the normal playback speed of EP recorded tape, 17 times faster than the speed

of LP recorded tape, and 9 times faster than SP recorded tape).

2. Release to return to normal playback.

NOTES:

•The audio is automatically muted in this mode, so there is no sound during search.

• Jet Search can be activated during playback of SP and EP recorded tapes. Tapes

recorded in LP mode can also be viewed via Jet Search, but the picture may be very

snowy.

• A short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode.

Slight interference may be observed during this period.

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Button

USING THE SLOW MOTION FEATURE

During PLAYBACK mode...

1. When you press the SLOW button during playback, the tape will be played back

at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

2. Press PLAY button to return to normal playback speed or press STOP button

to stop tape movement.

NOTES:

•The slow feature is intended for use with SP and EP reo_rdings. The LP recordings will

contain too much noise (interference) to produce a viewable picture.

•During slow playback TRKIV.LOCK (Y/&) buttons on the Remote Control can be

used to minimize noise bands.

• When the slow mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the VCR will automatically

change to play mode.

LOGIC SEARCH FUNCTION

The VCR must be in the STOP Mode.

1. Press the FF or REW button once. Fast winding begins.

2. Press and hold the FF or REW button again. Visual search (Cue/Review)

begins so you can check what is on the tape.

3. The CUE or REVIEW mode will continue until the FF or REW button is

released.

4. When released, Fast Forward or Rewinding resumes.

5. Press the STOP or PLAY button to stop the FF or REW mode.

PICTURE SEARCH NOTES:

• The Picture Search function may not provide a usable picture when searching a tape

recorded in the LP mode.

• During the high-speed picture search modes, horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear

on the TV screen. This is normal

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AUTO

PLAY

AUTO

REWIND

AUTO

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AUTO PLAY SYSTEM

This VCR features a convenient AUTO PLAY function.

If you insert a cassette tape without a safety tab into the VCR, the tape will begin

playing automatically. When the tape is finished, it will rewind and be ejected, and

it will turn itself off. This process is illustrated at the left:

AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF FUNCTION

1. During the Rewind mode, press the POWER button once.

•The VCR will enter the AUTO POWER SHUT-OFF mode. The REW indica-

• tor will flash on the TV screen.

•After tape is rewound, VCR will turn off.

2. This feature is especially helpful when you finish watching a tape. Press STOP,

REWIND, and POWER. The VCR will rewind the tape and turn itself off

automatically.

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VISS (VHS Index Search System)/TIME SEARCH

TV's POWER switch ON.

Select channel 3 or 4.

If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is

made between the VCR and the TV,

the source selector on the television

should be set to VIDEO.

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mCM SCAN

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VISS/TIME

Button

The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any

recording made on this VCR. Whenever a recording begins, an invisible INDEX

mark is recorded on the tape. VlSS SCAN lets you search out each VlSS mark on

the recorded tape and play 5 seconds before advancing to the next VISS mark.

VlSS SEARCH lets you find a specific recording on the tape by telling the VCR

which VlSS mark to search for. This feature makes use of VISS signals to search

out a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically.

VISS SCAN

From the play or stop mode:

1. Insert a cassette tape that has VISS signals marked.

2. Press the FIEE/TIME button once during PLAYBACK or STOP mode. The

VISS 00 indicator will appear on the TV screen.

3. Press either the FF or the REW button and VISS will start. The indicator

appears simultaneously during scanning. The tape will be rewound or rapidly

advanced to the next signal marked.

The tape will be played back for approximately 5 seconds, and then rewound

or rapidly advanced to the next VISS signal.

Every time aVISS signal is detected and playback begins, the displayed VISS

scan number appears. (V.SCAN 00)

4. At the desired program, press the PLAY button. Normal playback of that pro-

gram will begin.

VISS SEARCH

You can locate the desired program and play it back automatically by designating

the number of its VISS signal. Up to the 99th VISS signal from the preset position

on the tape can be located.

From the play or stop mode:

1. Press the VISS/TIME button once during PLAYBACK or STOP mode.

The VISS 00 indicator will appear on the "IV screen.

2. Enter the number of VISS signals you wish to skip. Up to 99 signals may be

skipped from any given position on the tape.

3. Press either the FF or REW button once. The V.SEARCH 02 (for example)

message appears on the TV screen. When the desired VISS signal is found,

playback begins automatically.

NOTE: If the end of the tape is reached during forward VISS search, the VCR will

automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off.

TIME SEARCH

Time Search allows you to skip forward or backward. When the search is

completed, the VCR will automatically playback.

From the PLAYBACK or STOP mode:

1. Press the VISS/TIME button twice.

The TIME SEARCH 0:00 indicator will appear on the TV screen.

2. Press a number button for the hour, then press two numbers for the minute.

(For example, for 1 hour 25 minutes, press 1, 2, 5. For 5 minutes, press 0, 0, 5.)

3. Press the FF or REW button to skip ahead or back. The VCR will skip ov.er the

desired length of time and go into PLAYBACK mode automatically.

CM (Commercial Message) SCAN

During the PLAYBACK or STILL mode...

1. Press the CM SCAN button and the tape will fast forward picture search

through 30 seconds of recording.

2. When the search is completed, the VCR will go into PLAYBACK mode

automatically.

NOTE: lf you want to skip once again, you must press CM SCAN button after the

search is completed.

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NORMAL RECORDING

PREPARATIONS:

•Make sure that the Timer indicator

is OFF. If the Timer indicator

appears, press the POWER button

once. The indicator should go off. If

the power indicator is not shown,

press the POWER button again.

•Be sure that the safety tab is in

place. If it is missing, the VCR will

enter the AUTO PLAY mode when

the tape is inserted.

The full auto play function will start.

Insert a cassette with tab in place,

or cover the hole with a piece of cel-

lophane tape.

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Buttons

Button

_1, Insert the VIDEO CASSE'i-I-E.

• Cassette indicator appears on the indicator panel.

• The POWER indicator will light.

_Q Turn the TV set ON, and set the channel of your TV to channel 3or 4, the same

as selected on the VCR's output channel.

NOTE: Ira direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and T_, set

the source selector on the television to VIDEO.

_a Select the desired channel by using the Channel Selector buttons.

The channel number appears on the TV screen.

•If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks, press

the 0button twice to select AV. If you select AV, the AV will temporarily appear

on the TV screen.

#,, Set the desired speed (SP or EP) by pressing the SP/EP button.

NOTE: This VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.

Press the REC/ITR button once and REC will appear on the TV screen and the

REC indicator will light on the indicator panel. Recording will start.

NOTE: lf a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automat-

ically.

_= Press the STOP button to stop recording.

•If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the VCR will automati-

cally stop, rewind, eject, and it will turn itself off.

To pause the recording:

During the RECODING mode...

1. Press the P/STILL buttonto pause the tape. RECP will show on the TV screen

and REC indicator will flash on the VCR indicator panel.

2. When you want to continue recording, press the P/STILL button again.

(Remember, after 5 minutes in pause mode, the tape will be stopped

automatically to protect the tape and the video heads. If this should occur, you

can continue recording by pressing the REC/ITR button again.)

To record one TV program while watching another:

1. Follow steps 1-5 of normal recording,

2. Set the 73.'/FCR selector to -IV.

(The TV picture will change, but recording will continue.)

3. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

NOTES:

•lfa direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TE, set the

source selector on the television to TV.

•Always use the P/STILL button for best results when making changes during record-

ing.

For example: To change channels during recording, first press the P/STILL button to

put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the VCR, and press the

P/STILL button again to resume recording.

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TIMER RECORDING

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Button

DOWN,

LEFT, RIGHT

Arrows (except

the 5 Button)

This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8programs 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.

Things to know before starting

•If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE

CLOCK appears for a moment and then CLOCK menu appears on the IV

screen. Set the time and date before proceeding,

•The buttons for programming the timer are on the remote control.

•While you are programming the timer, the MENU display on therV screen will

prompt you through the procedures.

•The display contents will be automatically replaced by IV programs after 3

minutes.

•Make sure batteries are installed in the remote control.

•Make sure atape is in the VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will

be automatically ejected.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK

_ROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

[B_ SELECT _ ENTER

TO EXIT PRESS

Check the following first...

•Turn on the power of both the VCR and the "IV.

•Be sure the "IV is set to the VCR output channel (3 or 4).

•Aim the remote control at the VCR.

_]o Press MENU button on the remote control. The menu will appear on the IV

screen, as illustrated to the left.

NOTE: Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set appropriately (TV

or CATV) (see illustration below).

-_ CLOCK

_ ROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT E_ ENTER

TO EXIT PRESS []_

AUTO CHANNEL SET

CH. ADO/DEL:

SOURCE SELECT:

SELECT EEl ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

MONTH :

DAY :

•START :

STOP :

CHANNEL:

SPEED :

REPEAT

SELECT I_ ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

_o Press the DOWN button to choose the PROGRAM menu.

_o Press ENTER to enter the PROGRAM menu.

NOTE: Press LEFT or RIGHT to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).

If all programs have already been entered, FULLY PROGRAMMED message will

blink for a moment and then PROGRAM 1 will appear on the TV screen.

,_ PROGRAM 1

DAY

START :

STOP

CHANNELi

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT {3E}ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS flt_ETl

_o Press DOWN button to choose the MONTH item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired month.

Example: JULY

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--_ PROGRAM 1

START

STOP :

CHANNEL :

SPEED :

REPEAT :

[_] SELECT EI_ ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

5. Press DOWN button to choose the DAY item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired day.

Example: 6 SAT

6. Press DOWN button to choose the START item,

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired start time.

Example: 6:00 PM

I_J PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

STOP

CHANNEL

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT _13 ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS {E_3

WPROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY :6SAT

START :6:00 PM

SPEED :

REPEAT :

SELECT _ ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS

m PROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY : 6 SAT

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

SPEED :AUTO

REPEAT :ONCE

{_]SELECT E_}ADJUST

TO EXIT PRESS {]_E!3

W ROGRAM 1

MONTH : JULY

DAY :6 SAT

START : 6:00PM

STOP :7:30PM

CHANNEL: 4 TV

REPEAT :ONCE

SELECT E_E]ADJUST

TO EXiT PRESS

r_ PROGRAMMONTH : JULY

DAY :6SAT

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

CHANNEL: 4 TV

SPEED : SP

E{_]S_UST

TO EXIT PRESS {]_g_

7, Press DOWN button to choose the STOP item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired stop time.

Example: 7:30 PM

1Press DOWN button to choose the CHANNEL item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired channel (Channel or AV).

Example: CH 4

Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used example 2 in Cable Antenna

Connections (pages 8-9), using a cable box converter, you must set the chan-

nel in this step to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4).

Change channels on the cable box instead of with the VCR.

1Press DOWN button to choose the SPEED item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired tape speed (SP, EP,

or AUTO).

Example: SP

NOTE: The AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from

SP to EP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture

and sound distortion at the point of the speed change.

10. Press DOWN button to choose the REPEAT item.

Press LEFT or RIGHT button to choose the desired repeat (ONCE, WEEKLY,

or DAILY).

Example: ONCE

I ONCE event....for recording up to 8 programs on a single day or over the days I

within a period of 1 year.

WEEKLY recording up programs on a day every I

event....for to 8 certain of week.

IDALLY event'"'f°r rec°rding uP t° 8 pr°grams at the same time(s) M°nday[throughFriday.

NOTE: If the input data is wrong, press UP button to select the data and correct it.

11, Press MENU button, the program will be memorized at the VCR.

NOTES:

•If the program preset time is past, the PAST TIME PROGRAMMED message will blink

on the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and program it with the correct time.

• If you had entered a past date, the timer recording will be performed on that date of

the next year.

Additional programs may be entered by repeating steps 3-11.

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_LOCK

PROGRAM

TUNING

SETUP

SELECT _ENTER

TO EXIT PRESS

t_-]m MONTH : JULY

DAY :6SAT

START : 6:00 PM

STOP : 7:30 PM

CHANNEL: 4 rv

SPEED : AUTO

REPEAT : ONCE

TO ERASE PRESS_

TO EXIT PRESS

12. Press EXIT button when finished.

Cable Users: If your cable hookup is via a TV converter box, you can program

multiple recordings only on the converter box output channel. This is because the

converter determines what channel you view through your VCR.

NOTE: If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the pro-

grams you have entered.

A) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE VCR.

B) YOU MUST TURN OFF THE VCR BEFORE IT _VILLRECORD ANY TIMER

PROGRAMS. (Timer indicator appears). The VCR is now set to record the preset pro-

grams.

CHECKING THE TIMER PROGRAM

Programming can be checked whenever the VCR is turned on.

1. Press MENU button on the remote control. The MENU, as illustrated, will

appear on the TV screen.

2. Press UP or DOWN button to choose the PROGRAM item.

Press ENTER button to see the program review.

3. Press LEFT or RIGHT button to see the another program review.

4. Press EXIT button to return to the TV screen.

ERASING A TIMER PROGRAM

1. Press MENU button on the remote control. The MENU, as illustrated, will

appear on the TV screen.

2. Press UP or DOWN button to choose the PROGRAM item.

Press ENTER button to see the program review.

3. Select the program to erase by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button.

4. Press CLEAR button to erase the program.

5° Press EXIT button to return to the TV screen.

7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM

I I I I

I p,o_.o,

_Prog NO. 2

IProg NO. 3

These portions will

not be recorded.

PROGRAM PRIORITY

If the recording start and end times of preset programs overlap on the same day

(see the example and diagram left), program number 2 will not be recorded until

program number 1 is finished.

The first part of program number 2 will not be recorded. The same thing will hap-

pen to program number 3.

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INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR)

POWER EJECT MENU ENTER

_3 _3 EZ3C;:3

6 cbcb

,PLA_" msToP

REWt_ FR(_

F----7 F---1

cLK_m RESET PtST_ RECJfTR REC/ITR

--Button

-CHANNEL

Buttons

SP/EP

Button

Instant "limer Recording (ITR) allows you to make a recording easily of a preset

length without using the program timer. Be sure that clock is set to the correct time

before using the ITR.

Set the TV's POWER switch to ON. Select channel 3 or 4 to match the VCR's

OUTPUT CHANNEL setting.

NOTE: lf a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the VCR and the TE, the

source selector on the television should be set to VIDE().

Insert the VIDEO CASSETTE.

The CST, IN indicator will light.

NOTE: The POWER is switched ON automatically when a cassette is inserted.

Select the desired channel by using the Channel Selector buttons.

The channel number appears on the TV screen.

•If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks, press

0button twice to select AV. If you select AV, the AV will temporarily appear on

the TV screen.

3. Set the TAPE SPEED selector to desired speed (SP or EP) by pressing the

SP/EP button. The tape speed will appear on the TV screen.

4. Press the REC/ITR button twice.

The ITR menu as illustrated, will appear on the IV screen.

5. Press the REC/ITR button again to select the recording time length.

6. At the end of recording the display will read 0H00, the VCR will stop recording

and shut off.

JCHECKING THE ITR TIME

Press the REC/ITR button once to check the recording time. The recalled ITR

setting will automatically return to the previous position display in 3 seconds.

INSTANT TIMER RECORD

CHANNEL 2

SPEED SP

START NOW

*LENGTH 0H30

0H30 _1H00 _1H30

0H00 _4H00 _3H30

length display

(each press increases recording by

30 minutes)

TO EXTEND THE RECORDING TIME

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing the REC/ITR button.

Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30 minute incre-

ments.

TO CLEAR ITR PROGRAM

1. You can clear ITR by pressing the STOP button.

2. The VCR will stop and ITR will be cleared.

NOTES:

•During Instant Timer Recording, you can't change the channel on the VCR.

•If you want to view another channel, press the TV/VCR button to TV mode, and then

select the channel to be viewed with the TV's chant, el selector.

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TAPE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE

F:'OWER EJECT MENU ENTER

_'P_ II STOP

RShT(_g FFI_

r----i r-----i

Q._NTI RESET p/STILL RECATR

V_StI"M_ CMSCAN

--ENTER

Button

RESET

Button

CLOCK/

COUNT/

REMAIN

Button

REAL-TIME COUNTER

Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press the

CLK/CNT/REM select button to select the real-time counter display or clock

display.

Every press of the CLK/CNT/REM select button changes the "IV screen as follows.

2:15 PM I

(CLOCK)

M 0:05:25 I

(REAL-TIME COUNTER)

REM 1:52 I

(REMAINING TIME)

NOTES:

•Counter changes to M 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.

•The real-time counter does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape.

•The CLK/CNT/REM button does not work when the tape is not inserted.

COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION

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.

1. Begin recording or playing a tape.

2. Press the ENTER button twice to display the counter mode.

3. Press the CLK/CNT/REM button to display the real-time counter and M

appears in the TV screen.

4. At the point where you want playback to begin, reset the real-time counter to

M0:00:00 by pressing the RESET button.

5. Continue to play or record.

6. Press the STOP button when recording or playback finishes.

7. Press the REW button.

The VCR will stop at the beginning of the tape, or at the COUNTER MEMORY

position M 0:00:00 if that function is ON.

TAPE REMAINING

This function allows the time of the remaining tape to be displayed during record-

ing or playback.

1. Press the ENTER button twice to display the counter mode.

2. Press the CLK/CNT/REM button on the remote control until the REM indicator

lights on the TV screen.

3. Start recording or playback.

TV screen

Minutes

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EDITING A RECORDING

1. Press the PLAY button and watch the program until you reach the exact point

where you want the new recording to start.

2. Press the P/STILL button.

3. Press the .P_C/ITR button once. The program material to be recorded will

appear on the television.

4. When you wish to start recording, press the P/STILL button again. The new

program material will directly follow the previously recorded material. This

feature is especially helpful during camcorder-to-VCR dubbing use so each

segment of the recording becomes a continuous program.

AUTO REWIND

In manual recording, "13merrecording, Instant Timer Recording, playbacK, or _as_

forward modes, the VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the

tape. The VCR will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and it will turn

itself off.

PLAYBACK WITH TV EQUIPPED WITH VIR

If your television receiver is equipped with VIR, it may be necessary to turn the

VlR OFF when playing back the video tape. Otherwise, the color may be too

bright, too faint, or even change.

OPERATING HINTS

•After you have finished using the VCR, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette.

Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is not nec-

essary to rewind the cassette before removing it, but if you do, it will be ready

to play or record the next time you use it.

• Be sure the VCR Channel Selector is on the correct channel you wish to

record. The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting

the television on the VCR channel (3 or 4) and pressing the TV/VCR selector

to turn the VCR's VCR indicator on.

•Always reset the COUNTER to M 0:00:00 when starting to use a cassette.

Make a note on the cassette what number the COUNTER reads when the

recording is finished if less than the full cassette is used. This allows you to

record more program material at the end of the first recording. Any other loca-

tions on the tape can be noted on the cassette label also, if desired, so you can

quickly locate them later.

•Do not attempt to hook up more than one television set to the VCR for either

recording or playback.

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CAMCORDER TO VCR DUBBING AND EDITING

To TV's

ANT IN

VCR: Record From

OUT TO TV

To Audio and Video

(AN) Input Jack

If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder recordings to this VCR, the rear 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 (IN

FROM ANT) jack on the rear panel.

1. Connect the camcorder's A/V outputs to the VCR as illustrated at the left.

2. Set the input selector of VCR to AV mode by pressing the 0button twice,

AV will temporarily appear on the TV screen.

3. Play the tape in the camcorder. If you have a TV attached to the VCR, you can

see the video playing.

4. When you desire recording to begin, press the VCR's REC/ITR button once to

start.

Camera: -_

From Camcorder

Audio and Video (AN)

Outputs

VCR TO VCR DUBBING

UANT

VCR 2:

To Record

VCR 1:

To Play AUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT

If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings,

the following instructions can be used to connect one VCR to another for this pur-

pose.

1. Connect VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN of VCR 2.

2. Set the input selector of VCR 2 to AV mode by pressing the 0button twice,

AV will temporarily appear on the TV screen.

3. Play the tape on VCR 1 and record it on VCR 2.

NOTE: You can monitor the dubbing process by connecting the OUT TO TVjack of VCR

2 to the T_, as illustrated. Press the TV/VCR button until you see the VCR picture on the

TV screen,

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM CHECK POINT & CORRECTION

INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE

Cassette cannot be inserted into •Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.

Cassette Compartment. •Is a cassette already in the VCR?

•Check that the display on the VCR is ON. If not, make sure power cord is

plugged in.

•If the CST.IN indicator flashes on and off, press the POWER button again.

RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR

No picture appears on television •Switch the TV/VGR selector to VCR mode.

screen. •Set the television to the same channel selected on the RF Channel Select

Switch. (CH3 or CH4).

A picture appears on "IV screen but is

not clear.

• Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best picture.

The VCR will not go into the recording

mode, even when REC/ITR button is

pressed.

•The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick apiece of

cellophanetape overthe erase preventiontab holeorselecta differentcassette.

PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE

No picture appears on television •Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon the selected

screen when PLAY button is pressed, channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).

• Try adifferent cassette tape.

No picture, but audio is clear. •The heads may require cleaning.

•Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.

Interference on playback picture. • Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.

• Adjust TRK/V..LOCK (V/A) control button or press A.TRK.

• Take VCR to Service Center for service.

Picture bends at top of screen. •TV receiver is of older type. It needs to be modified to work properly with VCR.

•Tape is damaged. Try another cassette.

Colo('is too bright, too faint, or

changes.

•IV set has VIR circuit. Turn it off during playback.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

The VCR cannot be remotely con- •Weak or dead batteries.

trolled or the remote control has • Do not block sensor.

short range.

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SYMPTOM CHECK POINT & CORRECTION

CLOCK

-- :.... appears on the -IV screen.

VCR does not start at preset record

starting time.

VCR does not start at preset record

starting time.

The tape is ejected in the timer mode.

CST.IN indication flashes.

Power indicator flashes.

•Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupted.

•Setup recording time according to instructions.

•Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.

•The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a piece of cello-

phane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette.

• Insert a cassette.

•Unplug the VCR; after 3 seconds, put the plug in again.

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted even though the TV pro-

gram received is clear. This does not mean that the recorded program has

been erased.

Dirt accumulation on the head after long periods of use can cause these prob-

lems.

If high quality video tapes are used in this VCR, the video heads should not

require cleaning because of the built-in automatic head cleaner. However, it is

possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged

tape. If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left while play-

ing back a tape, the heads may require cleaning.

To clean the heads, obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer.

Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the cleaning tape, as exces-

sive use can shorten head life.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source

PowerConsumption

Head System

Tape Speed

Tape Width

Maximum Recording Time

Rewind Time

Video

Video Signal System

Channel Coverage

Input

Output

Signal to Noise Ratio

Audio

Input

Output

SIN Ratio

Type

Antenna

VHF Output Signal

Dimensions

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Timer

Weight

(SP)

(LP)

(EP)

(SP)

(EP)

(VHF)

(UHF)

(CATV)

(LINE)

(UHF)

(VRF)

(WxHxD)

AC 120V, 60Hz

Approx. 16 Watts

Four head helical scan azimuth system

33.35 mm/sec

16.67 mm/sec

11.12 mmfsec

12.7 mm

2 HOURS (T-120)

6 HOURS (T-120)

8 HOURS (T-160)

Less than 210 seconds (T-120)

EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields)

NTSC type color signal

2-13

14-69

4A, A-W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1

1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced

More than 45 dB (at SP mode)

-7.8 dBm

More than 40 dB (at SP mode)

Monaural type

75 ohms

Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)

360 x 92 x 283 mm (14.2" x 3.6" x 11.1")

5 °C~35 "C (41 °F~95 °F)

Less than 80% RH

12-hour display type with AM, PM

Approx. 4.4 Kg (9.7 Ibs)

* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

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GOLDSTAR VCR

LIMITED WA NTY

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be

defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of

original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the v_arranty

period as long as it is in the U.S. including Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD

MODEL #LABOR PARTS

GVR-F435 90 days 1Year

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED

Call 1-800-243-0000, Option # 1 24 hrs. a day,

7 days per week, please have your product type

(Monitor, TV, VCR) and ZIP code ready.

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. SHALL NOT

BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY

OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR

INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO

THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how

long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you

specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY:

•To damages or problems which result from delivery or improper installation.

•To damages or problems which result from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, or incorrect electrical current or

voltage.

•To service calls, which do not involve defective workmanship or material, such as head cleaning and explaining

the operation of the unit.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBERS:

To Prove Warranty Coverage: -_ Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase.

--> Copy of your Sales Receipt must be submitted at the time

warranty service is provided.

To Obtain Product, Customer or

Service Assistance:

---> Call 1-800-243-0000, (Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CST)

Push appropriate menu code.

To Obtain Nearest Authorized Service -->

Center, Parts Distributor or Sales Dealer:

Call 1-800-243-0000, Push option #124 hrs. a day, 7 days

per week, please have your product type (Monitor, TV, VCR)

and ZIP code ready.

P/N 3834RM0001A Printed in Korea

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