LG LV5000 - User Manual

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Summary

Contents, Safety, and Cleaning

Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety instructions for operating the Video Recorder to prevent hazards.

Introducing Your Video Recorder and Remote Control

Remote Control Functions

Details the functions of various buttons on the remote control for operating the Video Recorder.

Connecting to TV, Decoder, or Satellite Receiver

Connection Guide

Explains how to connect the Video Recorder to a TV, decoder, or satellite receiver using various cables.

Tuning in TV Stations

Using ACMS for Automatic Tuning

Guides through the automatic tuning process to find and store TV channels using ACMS.

Tuning and Adjusting TV Stations Manually

Manual Tuning Process

Provides step-by-step instructions for manually tuning TV channels and fine-tuning picture quality.

Operating Your Video Recorder

Playing a Video Tape

Instructions on how to play video tapes using the PLAY button and understanding playback modes.

Recording From Television Programs

Instant Timer Recording (ITR)

Instructions for starting immediate recordings for a set duration or until the tape ends.

Recording Using Timer Recording

Timer Recording Setup

Step-by-step guide to setting up future recordings for specific dates and times.

Advanced Functions on Your Video Recorder

Setting the Clock and Date

Guide to setting the VCR's internal clock and date for accurate timer functions.

Video Doctor Diagnostics

Guides on using the Video Doctor to check the status of tape heads, tape, and timer programs.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Picture and No Sound

Checks for common causes of no picture or sound, including connections and power.

Poor Picture or No Playback

Solutions for playback issues, including tape quality, tracking, and tuning.

Recording TV Programs Failed

Troubleshooting steps for recording problems, like reception, connections, and tape protection.

Remote Control Malfunction

Steps to resolve issues with the remote control not functioning.

Unstable Video Picture Top

Solutions for picture instability, including tape damage and TV adjustment.

TV Control and Technical Specifications

Product Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the Video Recorder, including power, dimensions, and performance metrics.

LG LV5000 Specifications

Power

general power	200-240V~, 50Hz
power consumption	Approx. 12 Watts
energy saving mode power consumption	3 Watts

Operating Environment

operating temperature	5º C - 35º C
operating humidity	Less than 80%

Video and Audio Specifications

video head system	Double azimuth 4 heads, helical scanning (LV5000)
tape speed SP mode	23.39 mm/sec
tape speed LP mode	11.69 mm/sec
tape format width	12.7mm (0.5 inch)
max recording time SP mode	4 hours (E-240 Tape)
max recording time LP mode	8 hours (E-240 Tape)
rewind time	Approx. 65 (±10) secs (E-180 tape)
television system	CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)
colour signal	PAL/SECAM
recording format	PAL B/G, SECAM B/G, SECAM-L
input level VIDEO IN	1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced
output level VIDEO OUT	1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced
signal to noise ratio	More than 43 dBm
audio input level	AUDIO IN (SCART, RCA)
audio output level SCART	- 6.0 dBm, more than 10 kohms
audio output level RCA	- 6.0 dBm, more than 47 kohms
audio output level SCART less than 1 kohms	- 6.0 dBm
track	Mono track & Hi - Fi Track
frequency response Hi-Fi	20 Hz - 20 kHz (-3/+3 dBm)
frequency response Normal	100 Hz - 10 kHz (-6/+3 dBm)
signal to noise ratio Hi-Fi	More than 70 dB (JIS A filter)
dynamic range Hi-Fi	More than 85 dB (JIS A filter)