LG rc689d User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Digital & Analog DVD recorder/VCR player combi

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

RC689D

P/NO : MFL65225520

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

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 PERSONNEL.

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 book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

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. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of 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 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 service center. 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. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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	This device is equipped with a portable battery or	Notes on Copyrights
	accumulator.	yy Recording equipment should be used only for
	Safety way to remove the battery or the
		lawful copying and you are advised to check
	battery from the equipment: Remove the	carefully what is lawful copying in the area
	old battery or battery pack, follow the steps	in which you are making a copy. Copying of
	in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent	copyright material such as films or music is
	contamination of the environment and bring on	unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception
	possible threat to human and animal health, the	or consented to by the rights owner.
	old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate	yy This product incorporates copyright protection
	container at designated collection points. Do
		technology that is protected by U.S. patents
	not dispose of batteries or battery together with
		and other intellectual property rights. Use of
	other waste. It is recommended that you use
		this copyright protection technology must be
	local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
		authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended
	accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
		for home and other limited viewing uses only
	excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the direct
		unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
	sun light.
		Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
	CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
		yy CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
	water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
		HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
	with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
		COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
	apparatus.
		CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
	yy The appliance is not intended for use by	PICTURE. IN CASE OF 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
		PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
	young children or infirm persons without
		THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION
	supervision.
		TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF
	yy Young Children should be supervised to
		THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
	ensure that they do not play with appliance.
		COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p UNIT
	yy If the appliance is supplied from a cord
		PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
	extension set or an electrical portable outlet	CENTRE
	device, the cord extension set on electrical
	portable outlet device must be positioned so
	that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of
	moisture.

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6 Table of Contents

	Table of Contents			System Setting
			21		Home Menu Overview
			21		General Settings
	Getting Started		21		–  Adjust the Setup Settings
			22		–  Auto Programming
	3	Safety Information	22		–  Manual Channel Add
			22		–  Program Edit
	8	Introduction
			24		–  Auto Clock Set
	8	–  About the “7” Symbol Display
			24		–  Manual Clock Set
	8	–  Symbols Used in this Manual
			26		Language Settings
	8	–  Supplied Accesorries
			27		Audio Settings
	8	–  What is SIMPLINK?
			28		Lock Settings
	9	–  Recordable Discs
			30		Recording Settings
	10	–  Recommended recordable DVD discs
			31		Disc Settings
	10	–  Playable Discs
			33		Network Settings
	10	–  Regional Code
			33		–  Software Update
	11	–  File compatibility
			33		–  System Information
	12	Remote control
	13	Front panel
	13	Rear panel		Operating
	Connecting		34		General Explanation of On-Screen Display
			34		–  Displaying Information While
	14 Connecting to Your TV				Watching TV
			34		–  Displaying Information on-screen
	14	–  Antenna connection to your TV and
			35		TV Viewing
		this unit
			35		–  Viewing the EPG (Electronic
	15	–  HDMI Connection
					Programme Guide)
	16	–  Component Video Connection
			36		–  Program Selection
	16 Connecting to an Amplifier
			38		Playing a DVD
	16	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital
			38		–  Playback Setup
		Audio Output
			38		–  General Features
	17	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via 2
			41		Playing a VCR
		Channel Audio Output
			41		–  Preparation
	18	–  Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)
			41		–  Normal Playback
		Connections to Recorder
			42		–  Playing a DivX Movie Disc
	18	–  Connecting a Digital Camcorder
			44		–  Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA
	19	USB device connection
					Disc
	19	–  Playback content in the USB device
			45		–  Viewing a JPEG File
	19	–  Compatible USB Flash Drive
			47		DVD Recording
	20	Auto Set Up
			47		–  DVD Recording
			48		–  Basic Recording from a TV
			49		–  Instant Timer Recording
			49		–  Timer Recording
			51		–  Recording from External Components
			52		DVD Editing

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52–  Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview

53–  VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing

60Dubbing

60–  Dubbing from VCR to DVD

60–  Recording from DV Input

61–  Recording from a Digital Camcorder

Troubleshooting

62Troubleshooting

62–  General

62–  Resetting the unit

63–  Playback

63–  Recording

64–  HDMI

Appendix

65Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control

65–  Setting up the remote to control your TV

66Area Code List

67Language code List

68Trademarks and Licenses

69Specifications

71	Maintenance
71	–  Handling the Unit
71	–  Notes on Discs

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8 Getting Started

Introduction

About the “7” Symbol Display

“7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Supplied Accesorries

Video cable (1)

Audio cables (1)

Remote control (1)

Batterie (1)

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

	DVD ALL			All DVD discs listed below
				DVD-RW with VR recording
	-RWVR
				mode
				DVD-RW with Video recording
	-RWVideo
				mode
	+RW			DVD+RW disc
	-R			DVD-R disc
	+R			DVD+R (DL) disc
	DVD			DVD-Video disc
	ACD			Audio CDs
	MP3			MP3 files
	WMA			WMA files
	JPEG			JPEG files
	VCR			Video Tape
	DivX			DivX files

RF cable (1)

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

yy Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

yy Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

yy LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

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Recordable Discs
			DVD+R:
			-- These Discs can be recorded only
DVD-RW:			once. After you finalize a DVD+R,
-- DVD-RW discs can be formatted			you cannot record on it or edit it
			any more.
for VR mode recording or Video
			-- Playable on DVD+R compatible
mode recording.
-- These Discs can be recorded on			players (after finalization).
			-- Any edited contents are not be
repeatedly. Recordings can be
erased, then you can record again			compatible on DVD+R compatible
on the same Disc.			players. (Hide, chapter combine,
[VR mode]			added chapter mark, etc.)
			-- Limited title/chapter editing
-- Recordings can be extensively
			features.
edited.
-- Playable only on VR mode	Note for recording
compatible players (after
finalization).

[Video mode]

-- Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)

-- Limited editing features.

DVD-R:

-- 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:

-- 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

	Disc		Disc format	Recording	Functions
	type			mod
			Video format	n/a	Playback only
	DVD
			Video	VR mode	Playback, recording,
	DVD-RW
			Recording		Original/Playlist editing
			format
			Video	Video	Playback, limited
			format	mode	recording, limited editing
			(default)
			Video format	Video	Playback, limited
	DVD-R
				mode	recording, limited editing
			+RW Video	DVD+RW	Playback, limited
	DVD+RW
			format		recording, Title/Chapter
					editing
			+R Video	DVD+R	Playback, limited
	DVD+R
			format		recording, limited Title/
					Chapter editing

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Recommended recordable DVD discs

							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim
			DVD-R
							(8x, 16x)
							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim
		DVD-RW
							(8x, 16x), JVC (4x), Maxell (4x)
							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim
			DVD+R
							(8x, 16x)
	DVD+R(DL)						Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x)
							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), HP (4x),
		DVD+RW
							Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)

,,Note

If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, 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.

Playable Discs

DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.

,,Note

yy 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.

yy Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

yy Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

yy Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

yy 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.

yy 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.)

yy This player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats

(including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

yy Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

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File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma””

yy Some wav files are not supported on this player. yy The file name is limited to 180 characters.

yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

Video Files

Available resolution size: 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels Playable subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”,

Playable Codec format: “DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”, “DX50”

Playable Audio format: “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”, “MP3”, “WMA”

yy Not all the WMA Audio format is compatible with this unit.

Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

,,Note

yy HD video files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly.

yy This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.

yy This player does not support files that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2. Those are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX or XVID have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel ­– Quarter pixel

Audio Files

Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA

Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

,,Note

yy This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 file.

yy The total playback time indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files.

Photo Files

Recommended size:

Less than 4MB recommended

yy Progressive and lossless compression photo image files are not supported.

yy Depending on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.

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	Remote control	1(POWER): Switches the unit ON			programme of the recorder. To
		• • • • • •	A• • •	•	PR/CH TRK (+/-): Select channel
		or OFF.			adjust tracking. To control vertical
					tremble during picture still.
		DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to
					ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu
		DVD.
		VCR: Selects the unit’s mode to			selection or displays the TV info.
					DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen
		VCR.
					Display.
		EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and
					RETURN (x): Exits the menu or
		closes the disc tray and ejects the
		tape in the VCR deck.			back to previous step.
		0-9 numerical buttons: Selects			• • • • • • D• • • •
		numbered options in a menu.			AUDIO ([): Selects an audio
		REC (X): Starts recording.
					language or audio channel.
		Press repeatedly to set the			TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title
		recording time.
					menu, if available.
		AV/INPUT: Changes the input to
					MARKER(=): Marks any point
		use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or
					during playback.
		DV IN).
					CLEAR:
		TV Control Buttons: See page 65.
					- Removes a mark on the Marker
		• • • • • • B• • •		•	Search menu.
					- Reset tape counter to zero.
		SCAN(c/v):
					EPG: Displays the EPG menu.
		- DVD: Search backward or
					Colored buttons: Use when
		forward.
		- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape			tuned to a teletext program of a
		during the stop/play mode for fast			digital broadcast. The function of
		reverse/forward picture search.			each button will be described
		SKIP(C/V): Go to next or			on-screen, and changes
		previous chapter/track or file.			depending on the screen being
		PAUSE/STEP(M): Pause playback			displayed.
					FAV: Displays the favorite
		or recording temporarily.
		PLAY(z): Starts playback.			programme list.
					REPEAT: Repeats a desired section
	Battery Installation	STOP(x): Stops playback or
					or sequence.
		recording.
		• • • • • • C• • •		•	SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle
					language.
		HOME(n): Accesses or removes
					TEXT: Switches between teletext
		the HOME menu.
					mode and normal TV viewing.
		MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on
					EPG: Displays the EPG menu.
		a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist
					DUBBING: Press to copy VCR to
	Remove the battery cover on the	menu.
					DVD)
		a/d/w/s(left/right/up/down):
	rear of the Remote Control, and
	insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries	Navigates on-screen displays.

with 4and 5matched correctly.

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Front panel

1

Started Getting

A	1/I (Power)	J	VCR/B
B	Disc Tray	K	N(PLAY/PAUSE)
C	DVD/B	L	Z (STOP)
D	Display window	M	z (Recording)
E	Remote Sensor	N	PROG. (s/w)
F	Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)	O	DUBBING
G	USB Port	P	DVD/VCR
H	DV IN	Q	RES.
I	AV IN 2 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)

Rear panel

A	ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT.)	F	AC Power Cord
B	OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)	G	ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)
C	COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y Pb Pr)	H	COAXIAL OUTPUT
D	VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (Left/Right)	I	AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)
E	HDMI OUTPUT	J	VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

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	Connecting to Your TV
	Make one of the following connections, depending
	on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
	• Antenna connection to yourTV and this unit
		(page 14)
	• HDMI connection (page 15)
2	• ComponentVideo connection (page 16)
		,,Note
Connecting	yy Depending on your TV and other
		equipment you wish to connect, there are
		various ways you could connect the unit.
		Use only one of the connections described
		in this manual.

•Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

•Make sure the player is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

•Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system.

•Do not connect your player via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Antenna connection to your TV and this unit

Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the antenna socket at the back of the recorder. Plug one end of the antenna cable into the TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the antenna input socket on your TV set.

Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT(TO TV) jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

Connect the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If you want to use an indoor antenna, use one with

a signal amplifier rated at 5V, 100mA and set [Antenna Feed 5V] to [ON] in the setup menu (See page 25).

ANTENNA (Digital or Analog)

TV

RF Cable

Rear of this unit

,,Note

Please observe that this recorder is not designed for the reception of regular digital cable-TV signals (QAMsignal). Despite this, operators of smaller cable networks may have chosen to distribute the digital terrestrial signals (COFDM-signal) in the network. In this case this recorder may well be used. Check with your landlord if you are insecure about what type of TV-signal that is provided in the wall antenna outlet.

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HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

Rear of this unit

HDMI cable

TV

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

Additional Information for HDMI

yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following:

-- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

-- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

-- The connected device is compatible with 720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.

-- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

-- This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen.

,,Note

yy When you use the HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (576i, 576p, 720p, or 1080i) for the HDMI output using RES. button on the front panel.

yy 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 27).

yy When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

yy If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 27).

yy If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 27). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

yy The arrow on the cable connector body should face up for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder. 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 27).

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV devices.

HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of HDCP (High Definition Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncompressed digital video,

a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

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Connecting

2

Connecting

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Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables.

TV

Audio cable

Component

video cable

or

Rear of this unit

,,Note

Set the resolution to 576p for progressive signal using RES. button on the front panel.

Connecting to an Amplifier

Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo

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)

Amplifier/Receiver

OPTICAL

L

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

or

Rear of this unit

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1.Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (Optical or Coaxial) audio cable.

2.You will need to activate the Recorder ’s digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on page 27).

,,Note

yy If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

yy Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

yy To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.

yy This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

yy While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is only output through the audio output jacks.

yy A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need

a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output

Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.

Amplifier/Receiver

Audio cable

or

Rear of this unit

2

Connecting

2

Connecting

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Connection to Another device

Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder

Connect the input jacks (AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.

Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Comcorder, etc.)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

R

L

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Front of the unit

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/ out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.

DV Digital Camcorder

DV

IN/OUT

Front of the unit

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yy This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VIDEO video decks.

yy Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

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USB device connection Compatible USB Flash Drive

This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device.

Playback content in the USB device

1.Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place.

1.USB Flash Drive which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.

2.USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support USB1.1.

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yy The contents on the disc cannot be moved or copied to USB Flash Drive.

yy Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

yy This unit supports only USB Flash Drive with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

yy The USB Flash Drives which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer are not supported.

2.Press HOME (n).

3.Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d, and press ENTER (b).

yy This unit is compatible with the Flash type USB device that supports USB 1.1.

yy This unit may not support some USB Flash Drives.

yy Do not extract the USB Flash Drive during operation (play, etc.).

It may cause a malfunction on this unit.

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Connecting

4.Select the [USB] option using s/wand press ENTER (b).

5.Select a file using s/w, and ENTER (b) to play the file.

6.Withdraw the USB device carefully.

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Setting System

20 System Setting

Auto Set Up [Manual]

After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or after resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, tuner channels and clock automatically.

1.Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display. Use s/wto select a language then press ENTER (b).

Press RETURN (x) to skip the Initial Setup.

2.Check your antenna connections. Press ENTER (b) to move next step.

Press ato go back to the previous level.

3.Use s/w to select the clock Set option then press ENTER (b).

[Auto]

When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time and Date are also set automatically. (See “Auto Clock Set” on page 24)

Enter the necessary information for year, date and time.

a/d(left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.

s/w(up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position.

Press ENTER (b) to confirm your setting.

4.Use s/wto select the [Digital], [Analog] or [All] and press d.

5. Press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search.

6. Press ENTER (b) to exit the menu.

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You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the [Factory Set] in the setup menu. (see page 25).

System Setting 21

Home Menu Overview

From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the unit.

1.Press HOME (n).The Home menu appears. The unit will be in tuner mode always when the Home menu appears.

2.Use a/dto select the desired option.

[Easy Menu]

Setup: Displays Setup menu.

Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu. (See page 30)

[RECORD]

Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu. (See page 49-50).

[MOVIE]

VCR: Playing a VCR. (page 41-42)

DISC:

yy Displays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc (page 52)

yy Playing a DVD (page 38-40).

USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive.

[PHOTO]

DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc.

USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for USB Flash Drive.

[MUSIC]

DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc.

USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash Drive.

3.Use a/dto select the desired option. Press ENTER (b)to confirm your selection.

4.Press HOME (n) to exit the Home menu.

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General Settings

Adjust the Setup Settings

You can change the settings of the unit in the [SETUP] menu.

1.Press HOME (n).

2.Use a/dto select the [SETUP] and press ENTER (b). The [SETUP] menu appears.

3.Use s/wto select the first setup option, and press dto move to the second level.

4.Use s/wto select a second setup option, and press d to move to the third level.

5.Use s/wto select a desired setting, and press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

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Setting System

The Movie, Photo and Music menus are only enable when there are the Movie, Photo and Music contents.

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Setting System

22 System Setting

Auto Programming

This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels.

1.Display [SETUP] menu.

2.Select the [Auto Programming] option then press d.

3.Press dto move to the second level.

4.Use s/wto select the [Digital], [Analog] or [All] and press d.

5.Press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.

Manual Channel Add

This feature manually adds channels.

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Password is needed to access the [Auto Programming] option if [Lock System] option is set to [On].

1.Select the [Program Edit] option then press d.

2.Use s/wto select the [Add Channel] option then press ENTER (b).

3.Use s/wto select [Analog] for analog channel or [Digital] for digital channel then press d.

4.Use s/wto select a channel number. Searches for a channel automatically. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a channel.

5.Press ENTER (b) to add the channel.

Switching the program list to DIGITAL TV, ANALOG TV, or RADIO

1.Press wto move the highlight position to top of the program list.

2.Press a/dto select a [DIGITAL TV], [ANALOG TV] or [RADIO]. Selected program list appears.

Program Edit

You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.).

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Password is needed to access the [Auto Programming] option if [Lock System] option is set to [On].

1.Display [SETUP] menu.

2.Use s/wto select [Program Edit], and press d.

3.Use s/wto select the [Edit], and press ENTER (b). Program List menu appears.

4.Use s/wto select a Ch. number then press ENTER (b). Program List options appears on the left side of the menu display.

5.Use s/wto select an option then press ENTER (b) to confirm.

[Favorite]

Set the memorized channel to favorite channel. (favorite channel shows FAV icon.).

[Delete]

Deletes the program from program list.

[Move] (Analog channel only)

Moves the program’s location on the program list.

[Block]

Blocks the program.

[Station Rename] ] (Analog channel only) Edits the station name.