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user guide
Video
with line recording
Model : GL182
Before connecting, operating or adjusting your new Video,
please read this user guide carefully. Thank you.
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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 functions of your Video can also be operated using the control panel on the front of your Video.
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To turn the Video on or off
To fast forward a tape
To play a tape
switches the Video on
from standby or on to
standby.
Use to select
recording speed.
Tape
Compartment
To rewind a tape
To stop or
eject the tape
To record programme
being watched.
To Pause a tape
To eject the tape in
the Video.
To pause a tape.
To stop playback or
recording.
To display the on
screen menu.
To improve the
playback picture
(see page 7).
Use the v/V/b/B
buttons to move
Colour system
select
To record the
programme you are
watching
through the menus,
after accessing them
via the MENU/i button.
Select the channel you
want to watch (v/V).
Press DISPLAY/OK to
approve a menu item or
show the counter.
Display
Panel
To improve the
playback picture
Remote Control Sensor
To play back a tape
repeatedly.
Auto tracking
(see page 5).
Resets tape counter
to 0:00:00
(see page 5).
Video IN and Audio IN jacks are for connecting devices such
as Video Cameras, Games Consoles and other Video
Recorders. You will need to connect to them using an
Audio/Video cable.
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
Don’t forget to install three AAA type batteries in the Remote Control.
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Connecting to a television
The information given here refers to the most common forms of connection.
However please check with your manufacturer’s instruction books for specific information. 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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If you are using a Coaxial cable you
need to select a TV channel on your
Connection guide
Connecting a video using
Television and tune it to the Video
Audio/Video cable is one of the best
signal, a bright blue screen.
ways to achieve optimum sound and
If you connect a monitor or a TV set
picture quality from video-tape
equipped with AUDIO and VIDEO
playback (Recommended). If you own
sockets this adjustment will not be
a TV with AV input sockets you will
necessary, simply select the AV mode
be able to enjoy it; you will be unable
on your TV (Recommended).
to enjoy this facility if you connected
just using a normal RF cable.
1
2
Insert a pre-recorded video tape
into your video and press
N
.
Roof aerial
Select channel 36 on your TV.
And then you will see the picture
being played in your video.
Your outside aerial should be
connected to the AERIAL/ANT socket
of your Video.
3
Store the selected TV channel on
your TV.
Coaxial cable
If you are using the coaxial cable a
connection needs to be made from
the RF.OUT socket on your Video to
the aerial socket on your television.
Please consult your Television User
Guide for information on how to do
this.
Changing the transmitter
channel
If channel 36 is already occupied at
your TV set, or if the picture is
distorted, please consult your nearest
service center.
Tune a video channel
Your TV receives signals from the
video 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.
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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 and that the video channel on
your television is selected.
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Playing a video tape
Picture Search
Pausing a tape
Removing the Video tape
While a video cassette is playing you
can search the tape forward and
backward to look for a specific
position on the tape.
Press
N
.
Pressing P/STILL
X
will pause play,
Press EJECT
Z
to remove the video
The television screen will display
giving you a still picture on the
screen. This picture may display
some interference in the form of black Video will automatically stop, rewind,
and white horizontal lines. This is per- eject the tape and place itself into
fectly normal and does not mean that Standby mode.
the video tape or Video are damaged.
cassette from your Video.
If the end of the tape is reached, your
PLAY.
Auto tracking
Your Video will automatically adjust
the tracking to give you the best
picture quality.
Press REW
m
or FF
M
to make
the tape play rapidly forwards or
backwards.
The tape can be paused for up to 5
minutes. The Video will then automat-
ically stop playing in order to avoid
damaging the tape or your Video.
During visual search PLAY indicator
flashes in the display window on the
front of your Video.
Manual tracking
If noise appears on the screen during
Fast Forward / Rewind
To fast forward or rewind at maximum
speed, the tape must not be in play
mode.
Counter Memory Function
This is useful if you want to return to
the same point several times.
playback, press either TRK (v
/ ) on
V
the remote control until the noise on
the screen is reduced.
1
2
Begin playing a tape.
Press STOP x then press either
Stopping play
Simply press STOP x to halt video
play.
Press DISPLAY/OK repeatedly to
display the Real-time counter on
the TV screen.
REW
m
for rewind or FF
M
for
fast forward. While you are rewinding
or fast forwarding you can view the
section you are passing. Press and
hold (for a few seconds) either REW
3
At the point that you want locate
later, reset the real-time counter
to “0:00:00” by pressing CLEAR.
Continue to play.
Press STOP (x) when playback
finishes.
m
or FF
Releasing FF
M
.
4
5
M
button or REW
m
button will return the Video to normal
rewind or fast forward operation.
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Press REW ( ).
m
The tape automatically stops when the
tape counter returns to about
“0:00:00”.
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Recording
Your video allows you to make recordings connecting to a TV equipped with audio and video sockets.
• Insert a video cassette with protection tab into your Video.
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Line-in recording
To pause recording
Dubbing tapes
Finishing a recording
1
Connect your video to a TV as
shown below.
Select the channel you wish to
record with the TV’s channel
selector.
You can also interrupt recording to
avoid unwanted scenes.
1
2
3
Connect your video to another
video as shown below.
1
2
Press STOP x.
Press EJECT Z.
EJECT will appear on the
2
1
To pause recording press
P/STILL . The REC PAUSE will
Insert a pre-recorded source tape
into another (playing) video.
television screen. If the end of the
tape is reached your Video will
automatically stop recording,
rewind, stop and eject the tape
and place itself into Standby.
X
appear on the TV screen. Also
REC indicator will flash during
pause mode on the display
window.
Insert a blank video tape with the
record protection tab into your
(recording) Video.
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Set the desired speed by
pressing SPEED.
NTSC color system : SP or EP.
PAL color system : SP or LP.
Simultaneously begin playback on
another Video and record on your
Video.
2
Press P/STILL
X
or REC
z
again to continue recording.
Tapes can be paused for up to 5
minutes. After 5 minutes your
Video will automatically cancel
recording to prevent damage to
the video tape or your Video.
• EP provides three times as
much recording time as SP,
although SP produces better
picture and audio sounds.
4
Press REC
z
once.
The REC indicator appear on the
TV screen.
If a cassette with no prevention
tab is loaded, the cassette will be
ejected automatically.
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Advanced functions on your Video
Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.
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Press DISPLAY/OK again to
remove the tape counter and
amount of tape left.
On screen display (OSD)
This can be used to display the tape
counter, tape remaining, colour
system, audio output channel and
operational mode of your Video on
your television screen. If a recording is
taking place, the on screen displays
will not be recorded onto tape.
Language selection
OPR (Optimum Picture
Response)
This enhances the picture from the
video tape by adjusting to the
condition of the video tape. If you feel
that the picture needs adjusting you
can manually change the OPR
setting.
You can only set OPR when a tape is
playing in the Video.
It is possible to change the language
that the on screen displays are
shown in. You can choose among
English, Frencais, Deutsch, Español,
Italiano and PìCCKàâ.
To turn off the on screen
displays completely.
1 Press MENU/i to enter the
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
main menu.
menu.
f
OSD
ON
OFF
1
Press DISPLAY/OK to show the
A B
C
2 Use
b
or
B
to select
then
OSD
2
3
Use
b
or
B
to select
.
OSD.
press DISPLAY/OK.
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
Press DISPLAY/OK to reveal the
language choice screen.
Select your desired language
using v or V.
STOP
SP
AUTO
3 Select OFF using v or V.
Press MENU/i to save the
setting.
menu.
OPR
2
3
Use
b
or
B
to select
then
press DISPLAY/OK.
Use
v
or
V
to select OFF, SOFT
S
E
or SHARP.
0 : 02 : 23
A B
C
A B
OSD
C
Automatic power off
OSD
i
The tape counter and amount of
tape left will appear if there is a
tape loaded.
OFF
SOFT
SHARP
By pressing POWER 1 button while
rewinding a tape the Video will turn
off automatically when the tape
rewind has completed.
OPR
4
Press MENU/i to store the
OPR
i
2
If you press DISPLAY/OK again
within 5 seconds, only the tape
counter and amount of tape left
are displayed.
settings.
4
Press MENU/i to exit the menus.
You can also adjust the picture from
the video tape by pressing OPR on
the remote control or on the front of
your video.
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Advanced functions on your Video
Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.
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If your tape programme is
NTSC3.58 or NTSC4.43, set the
system to NTSC3.58 or
NTSC4.43 on a multi-system TV,
or NTSC-PB on a PAL TV by
pressing SYSTEM repeatedly on
the front of your video.
Repeat playback
If you want to play back a tape
repeatedly, set REPEAT to ON.
Video Doctor
The Video Doctor will show the status
of aspects of the Video.
Colour system select
Your Video Recorder uses dual
colour standards, PAL and
MESECAM. During play your Video
Recorder should select the Colour
System automatically, however if you
experience problems you may need
to do it manually.
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
menu.
DR.
2
3
Use b or B to select
then
2
3
Use b or B to select
then
press DISPLAY/OK.
press DISPLAY/OK.
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
Use v or V to check the
following features.
Use
v
or
V
to select ON or OFF.
menu.
SYS
2
3
4
Use b or B to select
then
HEAD STATUS
TAPE STATUS
ON
OFF
press DISPLAY/OK.
OK
Use v or V to select the colour
system used in your recording.
i
DR.
i
Press MENU/i to exit the menus.
4
Press MENU/i to exit the menus.
The system is changed as shown
below.
HEAD STATUS
If you want to release this function,
set REPEAT to OFF.
PLEASE CLEAN: The tape heads
need cleaning
Source
Mode
System Change
Recording AUTO➔PAL➔MESECAM
PAL/
MESECAM
TAPE STATUS
Playback
AUTO➔PAL➔MESECAM
NOT RECORDABLE: The
Cassette in the Video has had its
protection tabs removed, insert a
tape suitable for recording.
Recording
NTSC3.58➔NTSC4.43
NTSC
Playback
NTSC-PB➔NTSC3.58
➔NTSC4.43
4
Press MENU/i to remove the
menu from the television screen.
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Advanced functions on your Video
Your Video has some advanced operations with features you may find useful.
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RF Audio settings
Video INPUT settings
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
1
Press MENU/i to enter the main
menu.
menu.
TV
RF
2
Use b or B to select
press DISPLAY/OK.
then
2
3
Use b or B to select
press DISPLAY/OK.
then
Use
v
or
V
to select the channel
of audio output according to your
TV type.
ON
OFF
TV
TV
i
PAL-B/G
PAL-I
3
Use
v
or
V
to select ON or OFF.
PAL-D/K
ON
RF
i
RF
When you connect VIDEO OUT of
TV to VIDEO IN on your Video,
you have to select ON then blue
background appears. Otherwise,
you will see scrambled picture.
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Press MENU/i to exit the menu.
OFF
When you connect VIDEO IN on
your Video to VIDEO OUT on an
external unit(Another Video,
Camcorder, etc.), you have to set
OFF. Otherwise, you will see blue
background.
4
Press MENU/i to exit the menu.
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DC Power Source
Your Video is designed for in-home or portable use. You can power it from the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle or a 12V (1.2A) DC power source.
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Your Video and its DC power cord are
designed for use in vehicles that have
12-volt, negative ground electrical
systems. (This is standard for most
vehicles.) If your vehicle has a differ-
ent type of electrical system, the DC
DC Input Socket
Plug DC power cord into either the
12-volt DC outlet or cigarette lighter
socket. Plug the other end into the
DC input socket on your Video.
power system cannot be used.
Do not leave your Video in a place
where the temperature exceeds 70°C
To prevent electrical shock and possi-
(158°F), or the pick-up device may be
ble damage to your Video or vehicle,
damaged.
always unplug DC power cord from
Examples include :
the cigarette lighter socket before you
• Inside a car with the windows closed
remove the plug from your Video.
and in direct sunshine.
• Near a heating appliance.
A 3 amp. 125 or 250V fuse for pro-
tection is installed in the DC power
cord.
While the engine is being started, dis-
connect the DC power cord from the
car’s cigarette lighter socket.
Do not operate your Video when the
car battery is discharged. Peak cur-
rent from the car generator may
cause the DC fuse to blow.
Warning
When your Video is not in use,
always disconnect it from the
cigarette lighter socket to avoid
battery drain.
If the vehicle’s supply voltage drops
below approximately 10 volts, your
Video may not work properly.
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Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble with your Video please check the following before contacting service.
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No picture and no sound
No playback or a poor
picture
TV programmes cannot be The top of the video
recorded picture is unstable
•
Check that the Video plug has
been plugged in and switched on
at a mains wall socket and that
the television has been plugged in
and switched on.
•
Try a different video cassette.
If the problem is resolved, the
problem may have been the
cassette itself.
•
•
•
•
The video cassette may be
damaged. Insert another video
cassette and check the picture
from it.
•
Check the reception on your
television set. If you cannot
receive a picture through your
aerial, the Video will be unable to
record television broadcasts.
•
Check the aerial lead is
undamaged and securely
connected to the correct sockets
in both the television and the
Video.
Try adjusting the horizontal
control on your television, you
should consult your television
user guide on how to do this.
•
•
Try using TRK(v/V) button to
reduce the amount of visible
interference.
•
•
Check the aerial lead is
undamaged and securely
connected to the correct outlet.
If the cassette contains a
recording that you have recently
made from the television, the
television channels may not be
tuned to the Video correctly.
Check the aerial lead is
undamaged and securely
connected to the correct
jacks.
Check the rear of the video
cassette to see if the safety tab
used to prevent recording has
been removed.
•
•
Check that you have tuned into a
video channel on your television.
Check the Video INPUT settings
(see page 9).
Ensure that the television has
been correctly tuned to your
Video.
The Remote Control does
not work
•
Check that the signal being
received by the television is of
reasonable quality.
A video tape cannot be
inserted
•
Has the Video been plugged in?
The tape is ejected in the
REC mode.
•
Check that the batteries have
been inserted correctly into the
Remote Control.
•
Check that there is not a cassette
in the Video already.
•
Is the video cassette the right
way round? The windows should
be at the top and the arrow
should be pointing toward the
Video.
•
The cassette has had the erase
prevention tab removed. Stick a
piece of adhesive tape over the
erase prevention tab hole or
select a different cassette.
Autoplay does not work
•
If the safety tab has not been
removed from the video cassette
this function will not work.
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Technical specifications
Specifications are correct at time of printing.
LG is constantly innovating and products may change at any time without warning.
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GENERAL
AUDIO
Power Source
AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz
DC 12-0 V, 1.2A
Input
-6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms (LINE)
-6.0 dBm less than 1.5 kohms (LINE)
Mono track
+3
Output
Power Consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Weight
Approx. 10 Watts
360 x 82 x 230 mm
5 °C~35 °C (41 °F~95 °F)
Less than 80%.
Audio track
Audio frequency response 100 Hz-10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)
Approx. 2.8 kg.
VIDEO
Television system
CCIR Standard (625 lines, 50 fields)
PAL/SECAM type color signal
Recording format
RF OUT
PAL/MESECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43
PAL/SECAM(G or K), PAL I
Input
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
UHF channels 30-40 (adjustable)
Output
RF modulator
P/NO : MFL46896864
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