LG GC990W User Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting your new Video, please read this user guide carefully. Thank you. Model No. GC990W1/GC480W1/GC260W1 Part No. 3834RV0007V User guide Video Model: GC990W GC480W GC260W PAL GC990W1_GC480W1_NA2ALL_07V 3/1...

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Contents, safety and cleaning Please read the following information carefully. 2 Contents Introducing your Video and remote control 3 Connecting to a television 4 Tuning TV stations 5 Adjusting TV stations manually 6 Operating your Video 7 Recordi...

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Introducing your Video and Remote Control Most of your Video’s functions are accessed using the Remote Control. A summary of the functions of the main buttons are shown below (right), other buttons are described elsewhere in this guide. Basic func...

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Connecting to a television The information given here refers to the two most common forms of connection. Make sure that all the appliances are unplugged from the mains power, before making any connections to avoid causing damage to your equipment. ...

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Tuning in TV stations The first time you use your Video you will see ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) displayed on the screen. This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If you want to return to ACMS after your initial set up, acc...

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Tuning and adjusting TV stations manually You may prefer to tune your television manually. Manual tuning can be more effective if the television signal in your area is too weak for the ACMS to work properly. You can also fine tune your channels and c...

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Operating your Video The main functions of your Video can be operated using either the Remote Control or front control panel on the Video. Before starting, you should ensure that your television and your Video have been plugged in and switched on an...

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Recording from television programs There are two methods of recording, Instant Timer Recording (ITR) and Timer Recording. For all recording methods you should ensure the television channels are tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to ...

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Recording using Timer Recording Allows you to specify a time at which the Video will start recording. This can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings being pre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and s...

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Advanced functions on your Video Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful. CM (Commercial Message) Skip This enables you to skip past small sections of the video tape, such as commercial messages, television adverts...

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Setting the clock The Video uses a 24 hour clock, so that for example 1 pm is represented as 13:00. Single digit numbers should be entered with a 0 in front for instance, 01. 1 Press to enter the main menu. Use the 1 or 2 buttons to select TIME DAT...

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Advanced functions on your Video Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful. Sound settings (GC990W Only) Your Video can record and play back stereo sound. You can select the way sound is played back. 1 Press to acces...

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13 Advanced functions on your Video Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful. Video Doctor The Video Doctor will show the status of aspects of the Video. 1 Press to access the main menu. 2 Select Dr. with the 1 or 2...

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Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your Video please check the following before calling your service centre. 14 No picture and no sound • Check that the Video plug has been plugged in and switched on at a mains wall socket and that the ...

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15 Controlling your TV with the supplied remote control and technical specifications Specifications are correct at time of printing. LG is constantly innovating and products may change at any time without warning. Specifications General Power 110-24...

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Model No. GC990W1/GC480W1/GC260W1 Part No. 3834RV0007V GC990W1_GC480W1_NA2ALL_07V 3/10/04 1:56 PM Page 16 ...