LG LH-R5500SB, LH-R5500P, LHS-55SBC, LHS-55SBW, LHS-55SBS Owner's Manual
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Recorder Receiver System
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL:LH-R5500SB
(Main Unit: LH-R5500P
Speakers: LHS-55SBS, LHS-55SBC,
LHS-55SBW)
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
P/N: 3834RH0075P
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
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
magnitude 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 maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
CAUTION:
This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the
unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION:
CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED DO NOT
STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
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.
This product is manufactured to comply with
the radio interference requirements of EEC
DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and
73/23/EEC.
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance
and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or
damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with
an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance.
SERIAL NUMBER:
You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. This
number 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. ______________________________
Serial No. ______________________________
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will
help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal
of your old appliance, please contact your city
office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
S
HOWVIEW is a registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
HOWVIEW System is manufactured under license from
The S
Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview . . . . . . . . 4-10
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HOOKUP
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-22
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to the Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections . 15-16
Radio Aerial Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Speaker System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Speaker Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mini Glossary for Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delay Time Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Sound Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Test Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
XTS (Excellent True Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
XTS pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SETUP
Pre-operation Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-34
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-28
• Auto Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
• Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
• Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
• TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
•AV1 Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Factory Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lock (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
• Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Area Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• DivX(R) VOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Record Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• DV Record Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
• Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Disc Protect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Overview for the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . 34
PLAYBACK
DVD and Video CD Operation. . . . . . . . . . . 35-38
Playing a DivX Movie Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation . . . . . . 40-42
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . 40-41
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
JPEG File Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44
RECORDING
Basic Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Basic Recording from TV channels . . . . . . . . . 45
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47
Recording from an External Input Source . 48-49
Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 48
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 48
What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
EDITING
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . 50
Title and Chapter Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-56
Titles, Chapters, and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist 52
Deleting a Title/Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 54
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hide a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dividing One Title Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
REFERENCE
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Viewing Title List menu displayed on
other DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing Your Recordings on Other
DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59
Language Code and Area Code List . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-64
INTRODUCTION
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview
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.
[VR mode]
Recordings can be extensively edited
Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)
[Video mode]
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.
DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable)
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on
the same Disc.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)
The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (Digital Video Disc + Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it
any more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine,
added chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
The recommendable recordable DVD discs
DVD-R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD+RW
SONY (8x, 16x) SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x) Victor (1x, 4x) SONY (2.4x)
TDK (4x, 8x) TDK (4x) Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x) TDK (2.4x)
Verbatim (4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (4x, 8x) TDK (2x) Philips (4x)
Panasonic (2x, 4x) Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x) Mitsubishi (2x) Ricoh (2.4x)
---HP(2.4x, 4x)
Note:
If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD Recorder Receiver, you cannot format the
disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued)
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.
Notes:
– Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-
R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
– Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not
be playable.
– DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may
not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s lens.
– If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in
which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the
software publisher for more detailed information.)
INTRODUCTION
Regional code of the recorder and DVDs
This recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 2 encoded DVD software. The region
code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder can play those discs. This unit
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can play only DVD discs labeled 2 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message “Incorrect region
code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this
unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback
features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
may not be played on the unit.
Remote Control Operation
Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA)
batteries with and matched correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued)
Disc-related terms
DVD ±R / DVD ±RW
DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for
recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows
information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only
once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for
re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be
erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold
4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as
much.
Title (DVD only)
The main film content, accompanying feature content,
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be labeled.
Track (Video CD and Audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a Video CD
or an Audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a Video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “Scenes”. Each scene available is displayed
on the Scene menu and assigned a scene number,
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
A scene may be composed of one or several tracks.
DivX
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression standard for video.You will be able to play DivX movies
using this DVD player.
Types of Video CDs
There are two types of Video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, high resolution still pictures can be played if they are included on
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
About Symbols
About the symbol display
“ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific disc, or at that
time.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbols
are applicable only to those discs represented by the
symbol.
Many functions provided on this Recorder are dependent on the recording mode. One or more of the symbols (
each function (explained in this manual) so that you can
see at a glance whether it’s applicable to the disc
loaded.
VR
Video
VR
+R
+RW
DVD
VCD
CD
DivX
MP3
WMA
JPEG
Video
, , ,
DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD+R disc
DVD+RW disc
DVD-Video disc
Video CDs
Audio CDs
DivX
files
MP3 files
WMA files
JPEG files
DVD+R
DVD+RW
) appear by
The finalized DVD disc is a DVD-Video disc.
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued)
About recordable discs
How are recordable discs different?
The essential difference among DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD-R and DVD+R are
record-once medium, while DVD-RW and DVD+RW are
re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/
erase a DVD-RW and DVD+RW disc approximately
1,000 times.
Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD
player?
Generally, DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player,
but they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the
contents of the disc to make them readable to other
DVD players as DVD-Video discs.
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode
are playable in some players.
Unfinalized DVD+RW discs are playable in a regular
DVD player.
This indicates a product feature that is
capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded
with Video Recording format.
What are ‘recording modes’?
There are various recording modes available using this
Recorder. When recording to a DVD-R, DVD+R or
DVD+RW disc, recordings are always in Video mode.
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording
or Video mode recording.
VR mode recording
•4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ)
• Not playable on regular DVD players
• Recordings can be extensively edited
Video mode recording
•4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ)
• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
• Limited editing features
VR
Video
DVD+RW mode recording
•4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ)
• Playable on regular DVD players
• The edited contents is playable on regular DVD players only after finalizing
• Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R mode recording
•4 different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ)
• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
• Any edited contents are not be compatible on regular
DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter
mark, etc.)
• Limited title/chapter editing features.
Note :
DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs that
was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. You may
therefore experience problems playing recordable DVD
discs in some players. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping.
Our company cannot take responsibility for problems
playing discs recorded on this Recorder in other players.
+RW
+R
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?
No. When you edit a video tape you need one video
deck to play the original tape and another to record the
edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what
to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder
plays the disc according to the Playlist.
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’
Throughout this manual, you will often see the words
Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and
the edited version.
• Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded
on the disc.
• Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the
disc — how the Original content is to be played.
INTRODUCTION
Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions
DVD-Video Video format n/a Playback only
DVD-RW Video Recording VR mode Playback, Recording, Original/Playlist Editing
format (default)
Video format Video mode Playback, limited Recording, limited Editing
DVD-R Video format Video mode Playback, limited Recording, limited Editing
DVD+RW +RW Video format DVD+RW Playback, limited Recording, Title/Chapter Editing
DVD+R +R Video format DVD+R
Playback, limited Recording, limited Title/Chapter Editing
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued)
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.
Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings
This recorder can play five different kinds of DVD discs:
pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD+RW and DVD+R discs. The disc format for DVD-R
discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized,
you can play a DVD-R in a regular DVD player.
By default, the DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording
(VR) format, though you can change this to Video format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the
contents of the disc.)
The recording mode is closely related to the disc format. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then
the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is
Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode
(except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so
does not have a recording mode).
Within the recording modes (which are fixed for them
whole disc) are the record settings. These can be
changed as required for each recording and determine
the picture quality and how much space the recording
will take up on the disc.
Notes for recording
• The recording times shown are not exact because the
recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression.
This means that the exact recording time will depend
on the material being recorded.
• When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is
poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.
• If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording
time may be longer.
• The displayed times for recording and time remaining
may not always add up to exactly the length of the
disc.
• The recording time available may decrease if you
heavily edit a disc.
• If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the
recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before
you record anything on the disc. See page 32
(Initialize) for how to do this.
• When using a DVD-R disc, you can keep recording
until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc.
Before you start a recording session, check the
amount of recording time left on the disc.
• When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording
time available will only increase if you erase the last
title recorded on the disc.
• The Erase Title option in the Title List-Original menu
only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title
from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW
disc in Video mode).
• Overwrite recording is available using DVD+RW
discs.
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued)
Restrictions on video recording
•You cannot record copy-protected video using this
recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video
discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected
material is encountered during a recording, recording
will pause or stop automatically and an error message
will be displayed on-screen.
•Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded
using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see
below).
• NTSC format signals from the analog or the DV
inputs is not recorded correctly with this recorder.
•Video signals in SECAM format (from the built-in TV
tuner or from the analog inputs) are recorded in PAL
format.
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’ broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for
Recordable Media.
This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that
you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you
cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM
recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, and CPRM recordings can only be
played on players that are specifically compatible with
CPRM.
Copyright
• Recording equipment should be used only for lawful
copying and you are advised to check carefully what
is lawful copying in the area in which you are making
a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or
music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
IN CASE OF 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE
QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p DVD Recorder
Receiver, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.
INTRODUCTION
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DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD Recorder Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the
surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward.
NoYes
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
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Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after moving
it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for
two or three hours without operating it. If you use this
product in such a situation, it may damage
discs/tapes and internal parts.
Front Panel
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a POWER
Switches the DVD Recorder Receiver ON or OFF.
b Disc Tray
Insert a disc here.
c OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
d B (PLAY)
Starts playback.
e x (STOP)
Stops playback or recording.
f z (REC)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.
g Display window
Shows the current status of the recorder.
REC: The recorder is recording.
RDS: RDS Data type indicators
MUTE: The speaker sound is muted.
: Indicates encoding format of the current
,
disc.
PLII
: Indicates sound mode is DOLBY PRO LOGIC
or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II.
: Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording
or a timer recording is programmed.
: Indicates clock, total playing
time, elapsed time, title number, radio frequency,
volume, Surround, chapter/track number, channel,
etc.
h Remote Sensor
Point the recorder remote control here.
i VOLUME CONTROL
Turn the knob clockwise to increase sound level,
counterclockwise to decrease sound level.
j DV IN
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
k S-VIDEO IN
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
l INPUT 4 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder, etc.).
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Remote Control Overview
POWER
Turns DVD Recorder Receiver ON and
OFF.
CD/DVD
Select the DVD Recorder Receiver’s
function mode to DVD.
FM/AM Tuner select
Select FM or AM band as the listening
choice. (FM and AM bands).
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
MENU/LIST
Accesses menu on a DVD disc,
Switches between Title List-Original and
Title List-Playlist menu.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information while viewing a TV
program.
LEVEL
To set the sound level of desired channel.
SKIP(-/+) (. / >)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.
DELAY
To set the delay time of each speaker in
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II mode.
SCAN(-/+) (m/M)
Search backward or forward.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily.
B (PLAY)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
z REC
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
HQ, SQ, LQ or EQ.
TIMER REC
Displays Timer Record menu.
MUTE
Turns the sound on and off temporarily.
RDS
To view the various displays of the RDS
options.
PTY
To start a search for a specific PTY type.
SHOWVIEW
To display the program menu for
SHOWVIEW System programming.
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OPEN/CLOSE
Opens and closes the disc tray.
AV
Changes the input to use for recording.
(Tuner, AV 1, AV 2, AV 3, AV 3 Opt, AV 4 or DV).
PIP
Selects PIP function on or off.
TEST TONE
To adjust the sound balance of the
speakers from the listener's position.
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
AUDIO/MO.ST.
- Selects an audio language.
- Selects STEREO or MONO.
SOUND MODE
Selects sound mode.
XTS
To enjoy great sound effect.
XTS pro
To enjoy more natural and realistic
sound.
SETUP
Accesses or removes the Setup menu.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
Selects menu options.
PR/PRESET(+/-)(v/V):
Select programme of TV or Radio.
MEMORY/ENTER
- Confirms menu selections.
- Stores a radio station’s frequency in
the tuner’s memory.
RETURN (O)
Removes the menu.
VOLUME (+/-)
To adjust speaker volume and TV
volume.
INSTANT SKIP
Skips 15 seconds forward on the disc
(about the length of a typical TV: commercial).
CHP ADD
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Title List or
Chapter List menu.
CLEAR
Removes a mark on the Marker Search
menu.
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title or all.
REPEAT A-B
Repeats sequence between two points
(A and B)
TV/DVD
To view channels selected by the
recorder tuner or by the TV tuner.
Connections
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Rear Panel Connections
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a AC Power Cord
Plug into the power source.
b SPEAKER CONNECTORS
Connect the six supplied speakers to these
terminals.
c FM ANTENNA CONNECTORS
Connect the FM antenna to this terminal.
d AUDIO IN 3 (Left/Right)
Connect the audio output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
e AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV with audio inputs.
f COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
(Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
g VIDEO OUTPUT Switch
Select either COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or RGB
signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO terminal
depending on how you connect the recorder to the
TV.
h EURO AV2 DECODER
Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).
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i EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO
Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
j ANT.IN
Connect the aerial to this terminal.
k AM ANTENNA CONNECTORS
Connect the AM antenna to this terminal.
l OPTICAL IN Connector
Connect an optical output of Digital Device.
m VIDEO IN 3
Connect the video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
n VIDEO OUT
Connect to a TV with video inputs.
o S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT)
Connect to an S-Video Input on TV.
p RF. OUT
Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor
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Connecting to the Aerial
Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and
insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the
recorder. Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV
socket on the recorder and the other end into the aerial
input socket on your TV set.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF. OUT jack on the DVD Receiver
Recorder to the aerial input jack on the TV using the
75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). The RF. OUT jack
passes the signal through from the AERIAL jack.
Aerial
Rear of the DVD Recorder Receiver
Rear of TV
ANTENNA
INPUT
R
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Connections (Continued)
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 DVD Recorder Receiver is connected
directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel.
– Do not connect the DVD Recorder Receiver’s AUDIO
OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your
audio system.
– Do not connect your DVD Recorder Receiver via your
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
Rear of TV
SCART INPUT
T
VIDEO
AUDIO INPUT
INPUT
L
V
A
R
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
Y
Pb
C
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Connections to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,
set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to COMPONENT.
When using the SCART jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to RGB.
SCART connection
Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on
the DVD Recorder Receiver to the corresponding in
jacks on the TV using the scart cable (T).
Video connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Recorder
Receiver to the video in jack on the TV using the video
cable (V).
Component Video connection
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
DVD Recorder Receiver to the corresponding input
jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).
Progressive Scan connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s
progressive scan output for the highest video resolution
possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive
Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try
Progressive Scan on the recorder.
Rear of the DVD Recorder Receiver
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN jacks on the recorder to the corresponding in
jacks on the TV using the Y Pb Pr cable (C).
Notes :
Set the Progressive to “On” on the setup menu for
progressive signal, see page 27.
Set the progressive to “Off” by removing any disc
from the unit and close the disc tray. See that “NO
DISC” is displayed on the display window. Then
press STOP and hold it for five seconds before
releasing it.
Progressive scan does not work with the analog
video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).
Audio (Left/Right) Connection
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD
Recorder Receiver to the audio left and right IN jacks
on the TV using the audio cables (A). Do not connect
the DVD Recorder Receiver’s AUDIO OUT jack to the
phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
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Connections (Continued)
TV
VCR RECORDER
Line input 1
Line input 2
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
Connections
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the
recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the
mains when connecting the decoder.
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set
the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the
Setup menu. See “Program Edit” (page 24).
Tip:
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Note:
If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not
be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.
TV
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
Decorder
SCART AV
Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER
jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO
AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder.
VCR, Cable Box, or
Satellite Tuner, etc.
Rear of the Recorder Receiver
Tip:
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.
Notes:
Pictures containing copy protection signals that pro-
hibit any copying cannot be recorded.
If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may
not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
Be sure to connect your VCR to the recorder and
your TV in the order shown below. To watch video
tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on
your TV.
TV
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Rear of the DVD Recorder Receiver
When you record to a VCR from this recorder, do not
switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD
button on the remote.
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect
the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the EURO AV2
DECODER jack.
If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
VCR or tuner.
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Connections (Continued)
Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4
Jacks
Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to
the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.
Note:
If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the
VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
Jack panel of Accessory Component
(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)
Rear of the DVD Recorder
Receiver
OR
S-VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
R
L
OR
Front of the
DVD Recorder
Receiver
Connecting a Digital Camcorder
Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to
connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV
tapes to DVD.
Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out
jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack
of this recorder.
Note:
This jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder only.
It is not compatible with digital satellite tuner or D-VHS
video decks.
DV Digital Camcorder
DV
IN/OUT
Front of the DVD Recorder Receiver
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Connections (Continued)
Radio Aerial Connections
Connect the supplied FM/AM aerial for listening to the radio.
Connect the AM Loop aerial to the AM aerial connector.
Connect the FM Wire aerial to the FM aerial connector.
AM Loop aerial (supplied)
FM Wire aerial (supplied)
EURO AV2
DECODER
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Notes:
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop aerial away from the DVD Recorder Receiver and other components
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.
After connecting the FM Wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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About Ferrite Core
Be sure to attach the ferrite core to the speaker
cables (for connecting to this unit).
This ferrite core can reduce noises.
How to attach the ferrite core
1 Press the stopper [a] of the ferrite core to
open.
2 Wind the cable once on the ferrite core.
3 Close the ferrite core unitl it clicks.
Note:
Attach the ferrite core near the unit (Refer to the fig.3
and comment.).
The length here is
short as much as
possible.
(Subewoofer)
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Connections (Continued)
EURO AV2
DECODER
Speaker System Connection
Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.).
otes
Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.
If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
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Before Operation
Speaker Positioning
In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect
a subwoofer.
• Front speakers
According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the
interval between speakers to 45 degree.
• Center speaker
The center speaker and front speakers are ideally the same height. But normally place it above or below the
television.
• Rear speakers
Place left and right behind the listening area. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere required
for surround sound playback. For best results, do not install the rear speakers too far behind the listening
position and install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.
In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is near to the rear wall set the rear speakers opposite each
other, and set the rear speakers above 60 - 90 cm than the listener’s ears.
• Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.
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Rear Speaker
(Left)
Subwoofer
Front Speaker
(Left)
Center Speaker
Speaker Positioning Example
Front Speaker
(Right)
Rear Speaker
(Right)
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Before Operation (Continued)
Mini Glossary for Sound Mode
Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources bearing the trademark such
as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to
the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a
true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS
Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS
Technology, LLC.
The Dolby Digital surround format lets you enjoy up to 5.1(or 6)
channels of digital surround sound from a Dolby Digital program
source. If you play DVDs with “ ” mark, you can enjoy even
better sound quality, greater spatial accuracy, and improved
dynamic range.
(II)
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels
from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced,
high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without adding any new
sounds or tonal colorations.
MOVIE mode:
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all
programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced
soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete
5.1-channel sound.
MUSIC mode:
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings,
and provides a wide and deep sound space. The Music mode
includes controls that allow the sound to be tailored to individual
listening tastes.
MATRIX mode:
The Matrix mode is the same as the Music mode except that the
directional enhancement logic is turned off. It may be used to
enhance mono signals by making them seem “larger.” The
Matrix mode may also find use in auto systems, where the fluctuations from poor FM stereo reception can otherwise cause disturbing surround signals from a logic decoder. The ultimate
“cure” for poor FM stereo reception may be simply to force the
audio to mono.
When playing recordings of live music and classic, this mode provides a feeling similar to actually being in a small concert hall.
When playing recordings of live music and classic, this mode provides
a feeling similar to actually being in a large concert hall.
This mode provides a three dimensional effect similar to that of a
movie theater.
BYPASS
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer.
You can select BYPASS by pressing SOUND MODE on the
remote control.
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