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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord 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.
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Introduction Notes on Discs To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Do not move the recorder while it is on. Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
Front Panel a b c l m a POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder. T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode. REC: The recorder is recording. HDD: The recorder is HDD mode. DVD: The recorder is DVD mode. HDD b B DVD: The recorder is dubbing. : Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. : Shows the current status of the recorder (clock, program number, etc).
a b c d e a POWER: Switches the recorder ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. DVD: Selects the unit’s function mode to DVD. HDD: Selects the unit’s function mode to HDD. AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN). 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD (or HDD to DVD). PIP: Selects PIP function on or off. TV Control Buttons: See page 56.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a g b h i j k c d e f l a ANTENNA IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. h OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. i COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. c INPUT 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution – Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Set the TV to the correct video input.
HDMI connection If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using an HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on an HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 18).
Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Hookup and Settings Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Auto Setup After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically. 1. Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display.
General Operation From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Select the SETUP option in the HOME menu. The setup menu appears. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. 2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears. 3. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want. 4.
General Settings (Continued) Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER. 4. Use v / V to select the program option then press ENTER. [Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See “Program Edit” on the right. [Station Rename] Changes the station name. The display for entering characters appears.
General Settings (Continued) Power Save Mode Clock Set You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off. [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active. [ON] Power Save Mode is active. Note: 3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting. The Power Save Mode is not available in the standby mode for the timer recording. TV Aspect Initialization Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
Language Settings Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password Hookup and Settings 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] then press ENTER. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.
Recording Settings TV Recording Audio When TV recording with bilingual, you can choose audio channel to record. [Main+Sub] Main language and Sub language [Main] Main language only [Sub] Sub language only Auto Chapter Record Mode Set You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent Play), SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play), EP (Extended Play), MLP (Maximum Long Play) XP – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
Disc Format If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [Yes] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/ DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below. 1. Select [Disc Format] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen.
Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 15). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.
General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off) DVD, Video mode DVD-R/RW (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes: On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 21.
VCD The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. DVD Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. VCD Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen. Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc.
3D Surround DVD ALL VCD DivX This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system. PIP (Picture in Picture) HDD DVD ALL VCD This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The OnScreen Display appears on the TV screen. 2.
Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V / b / B to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file Audio CD and Music menu options The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 2. Select [MUSIC] option.
Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. You can select all MP3/WMA files and folders on the Music menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Program List menu options 1.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [PHOTO] option. 3.
Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 30). To listen to music while slide show simultaneously You can display photo files while listening to MP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD. 1.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s files are operated same way. Notes The DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG files on the disc or HDD cannot be copied or moved to USB Memory Stick. Naming a file on the HDD You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Select a file you wish to rename on the menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the menu. 3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER.
Copying a file(s) to the HDD You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to the HDD. 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Selecting multiple files (folders) 1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the file or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file or folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders).
Recording About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Timeshift HDD Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. After the phone call or viewing interruption, press “PLAY” or “SCAN” to watch the program. Press “STOP” to return to the live broadcast.
Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. To Pause the Recording 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause recording. 2. When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X).
Timer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. 3. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). 1. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu. The [Timer Record List] menu will appear. 2. Use v / V to select the [NEW] then press ENTER. The [Timer Record] menu will appear.
Timer Recording with G-CODE® System HDD This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish G-CODE programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding G-CODE programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it’s a onceonly recording, or a regular recording.
Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu. The [Timer Record List] menu will appear. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. If you select [NEW] then press ENTER, you can program a new timer record (see page 37).
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 14. Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 15). You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders.
Simultaneous recording and playback MPEG4 Recording Playback another title during recording 1. Set the [MPEG4] option to [ON] on the setup menu (See page 20). Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play back video from the other source at the same time. 2. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV input, etc). 2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3.
Recording the NTSC format signals (DVD only) You can record a NTSC format signals from the analog or the DV inputs to a recordable DVD disc. 1. Load a recordable DVD discs formatted in NTSC. (Refer to “How to create an NTSC formatted DVD disc” on below.) 2. Set [Disc Record Mode] option to [NTSC] on the setup menu (see page 20). 3. Choose [TV DVD] using HOME menu. (see page 14). 4. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select an external NTSC input (AV1, AV2, or DV). 5. Press REC (z) once. 6.
Editing 12 3 4 5 6 7 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Note: During recording, if you display the Title List menu for the HDD, some of the titles may appear with a mark. These titles were recorded with a Line Input setting different to the current setting of the recorder. During recording, these titles cannot be played. 1. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. Playback should be stopped when you do this.
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR RAM Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 46). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming a Title 4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. You can name the titles. The names can be up to 32 characters long. 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Rename] or [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Notes: Names can be up to 32 characters long.
Sorting the Title List HDD This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title ListHDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appears. Divide One Title Into Two HDD +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1.
Combining Two Chapters Into One HDD -RWVR +RW +R RAM Additional functions for the recordable DVD discs Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. Using the Title List menu, you can use the disc setting functions without entering the setup menu. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR RAM Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER. 4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter to then press ENTER.
Before Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying is to use the One Touch Copy feature. Using this you can very simply copy the title that’s currently playing from HDD to DVD, or the other way around.
Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. Menu options appears on the left side of the screen. Selecting multiple titles on HDD 1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the title. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked title. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional title. You can add the titles up to 10 titles.
One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to DVD. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied. Playback continues while copying.
Reference 2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). Additional Information Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. 3.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the recorder appears on the TV screen. The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable securely. The connected TV power is turned off.
Cause Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 21) Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution.
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