LG RC689D Owner’s 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.

Depending on the region DVB-T features on this recorder may not be operated.

RC689D

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

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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.

product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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 conned 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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

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 specied 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 specication 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 re. 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 accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the

old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the direct sun light.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Notes on Copyrights

yRecording 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 lms or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

yThis product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

yCONSUMERS 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 UNIT PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Introduction 6 – About the “7” Symbol Display 6 – Symbols Used in this Manual 6 – Supplied Accesorries 6 – What is SIMPLINK? 7 – Recordable Discs 8 – Recommended recordable DVD discs 8 – Playable Discs 8 – Regional Code 9 – File compatibility 10 Remote control 11 Front panel 11 Rear panel

Connecting

12 Connecting to Your TV 12 – Antenna connection to your TV and

this unit 13 – HDMI Connection 14 – Component Video Connection 14 Connecting to an Amplifier 14 – Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital

Audio Output 15 – Connecting to an Amplifier via 2

Channel Audio Output 16 – Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

Connections to Recorder 16 – Connecting a Digital Camcorder 17 USB device connection 17 – Playback content in the USB device 17 – Compatible USB Flash Drive

System Setting

18 Auto Set Up 19 Home Menu Overview 19 General Settings 19 – Adjust the Setup Settings

20 – Auto Programming 20 – Manual Channel Add 20 – Program Edit 22 – Auto Clock Set 22 – Manual Clock Set 24 Language Settings 25 Audio Settings 26 Lock Settings 28 Recording Settings 29 Disc Settings

Operating

31 General Explanation of On-Screen Display 31 – Displaying Information While

Watching TV 31 – Displaying Information on-screen 32 TV Viewing 32 – Viewing the EPG (Electronic

Programme Guide) 33 – Program Selection 35 Playing a DVD 35 – Playback Setup 35 – General Features 38 Playing a VCR 38 – Preparation 38 – Normal Playback 39 – Playing a DivX Movie Disc 41 – Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA

Disc 42 – Viewing a JPEG File 44 DVD Recording 44 – DVD Recording 45 – Basic Recording from a TV 46 – Instant Timer Recording 46 – Timer Recording 48 – Recording from External Components 49 DVD Editing 49 – Title List and Chapter List Menu

Overview 50 – VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing 57 Dubbing 57 – Dubbing from VCR to DVD 57 – Recording from DV Input 58 – Recording from a Digital Camcorder

Troubleshooting

59 Troubleshooting 59 – General 59 – Resetting the unit 60 – Playback 60 – Recording 61 – HDMI

Appendix

62 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control

62 – Setting up the remote to control your

TV 63 Area Code List 64 Language code List 65 Trademarks and Licenses 66 Specifications 68 Maintenance 68 – Handling the Unit 68 – Notes on Discs

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Introduction

About the “7” Symbol Display

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“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 specic media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

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

-RW

Video

+RW

-R

DVD

DVD-RW with VR recording mode

DVD-RW with Video recording mode

DVD+RW disc

DVD-R disc

DVD+R (DL) disc

DVD-Video disc

Supplied Accesorries

Video cable (1)/ Audio cables (1)

Batterie (1) RF cable (1)

Remote control (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.

yControllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;

Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power O, etc.

yRefer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of

SIMPLINK function.

yLG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as

shown above.

ACD

MP3

WMA

JPEG

VCR

DivX

Audio CDs

MP3 les

WMA les

JPEG les

Video Tape

DivX les

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Recordable Discs

DVD-RW:

-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 nalization).

[Video mode]

-Playable on regular DVD players (after nalization)

-Limited editing features.

DVD-R:

-These Discs can be recorded only once. After you nalize 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 nalization).

-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 nalization).

-The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after nalization.

-Recordings can be edited the title/chapter

DVD+R:

-These Discs can be recorded only once. After you nalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.

-Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after nalization).

-Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.)

-Limited title/chapter editing features.

Note for recording

Disc

Disc format Recording

type

Video format n/a Playback only

DVD

Video

DVD-RW

Recording format

Video format

(default)

Video format Video

DVD-R

+RW Video

DVD+RW

format

+R Video

DVD+R

format

mod

VR mode Playback, recording,

Video mode

mode

DVD+RW Playback, limited

DVD+R Playback, limited

Functions

Original/Playlist editing

Playback, limited recording, limited editing

recording, Title/Chapter editing

recording, limited Title/ Chapter editing

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Recommended recordable DVD discs

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DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+R(DL) Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x)

DVD+RW

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.

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x)

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x), JVC (4x), Maxell (4x)

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x)

Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), HP (4x), Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)

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 les.

Note

yDepending 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.

yDo not attach any seal or label to either side (the

labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

yDo not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-

shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

yDepending on the recording software & the

nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

yDVD-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.

yIf 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.)

yThis 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 dierent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

yCustomers should note that permission is

required in order to download MP3 / WMA les 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””

ySome wav les are not supported on this player.

yThe le name is limited to 180 characters.

yDepending on the size and number of the les,

it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 1999 (total number of les 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”

yNot 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

yHD video les contained on the CD or USB

1.0/1.1 may not played properly.

yThis player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC

prole Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.

yThis player does not support les that are

recorded with GMC are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX or XVID have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

or Qpel

. Those

Audio Files

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

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

Note

yThis unit cannot support the ID3 Tag

embedded MP3 le.

yThe total playback time indicated on the

screen may not correct for VBR les.

Photo Files

Recommended size: Less than 4MB recommended

yProgressive and lossless compression photo

image les are not supported.

yDepending on the size and number of the JPEG

les, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.

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Remote control

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Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert the R03 (size AAA) battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

• • • • • • a • • • • •

(POWER): Switches the unit ON

or OFF.

DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD.

VCR: Selects the unit’s mode to VCR.

EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray and ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

REC (X): Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN).

TV Control Buttons: See page 62.

• • • • • • b • • • • •

SCAN(c/v):

- DVD: Search backward or forward.

- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the stop/play mode for fast reverse/forward picture search.

SKIP(C/V): Go to next or previous chapter/track or le.

PAUSE/STEP(M): Pause playback or recording temporarily.

PLAY(z): Starts playback.

STOP(Z): Stops playback or

recording.

• • • • • • c • • • • •

HOME(n): Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc, Title List or Playlist menu.

a/d/w/s

Navigates on-screen displays.

(left/right/up/down):

PR/CH TRK (+/-): Select channel

programme of the recorder. To adjust tracking. To control vertical tremble during picture still.

ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection or displays the TV info.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

RETURN (x): Exits the menu or back to previous step.

• • • • • • d • • • • •

AUDIO ([): Selects an audio language or audio channel.

TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

MARKER(=): Marks any point during playback.

CLEAR:

- Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu.

- Reset tape counter to zero.

EPG: Displays the EPG menu.

Colored buttons: Use when

tuned to a teletext program of a digital broadcast.

The function of each button will be described on-screen, and changes depending on the screen being displayed.

FAV: Displays the favorite programme list.

REPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

TEXT: Switches between teletext mode and normal TV viewing.

EPG: Displays the EPG menu.

DUBBING: Press to copy VCR to

DVD)

Front panel

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Getting Started

Disc Tray

DVD/

Display window

Remote Sensor

Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)

USB Port

DV IN

AV IN 2 (VIDEO/AUDIO) (Left/Right)

/I (Power)

Rear panel

VCR/

j k l m n o p q

N Z X

PROG. (

DUBBING

DVD/VCR

RES.

(PLAY/PAUSE)

(STOP)

(Recording)

s/w

)

ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT.)

OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT)

COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y Pb Pr)

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (Left/Right)

HDMI OUTPUT

AC Power Cord

ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)

COAXIAL OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)

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.

yAntenna connection to your TV and this unit

(page 12)

yHDMI connection (page 13)

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yComponent Video connection (page 14)

Note

yDepending 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.

yPlease refer to the manuals of your TV,

Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

yMake sure the player is connected directly

to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

yDo not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack

to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system.

yDo 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 amplier rated at 5V, 100mA and set [Antenna Feed 5V] to [ON] in the setup menu (See page 23).

ANTENNA (Digital or Analog)

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.

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

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

Additional Information for HDMI

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Note

yWhen 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.

yIf 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 25).

yWhen this choice is made, this unit will

automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

y 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 25).

y If your TV is not equipped with DTS

decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 25). 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.

y 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

25).

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yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

-Try switching o 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.

yNot 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.

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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DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

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.

Connecting

Audio cable

Component video cable

Connecting to an Amplifier

Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

Connecting to an amplier equipped with two channel analog stereo

Connecting to an amplier 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)

Amplier/Receiver

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Rear of this unit

Note

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

Rear of this unit

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AUDIO INPUT

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 25).

Note

yIf 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.

ySix Channel Digital Surround Sound via

digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

yTo see the audio format of the current DVD

in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.

yThis 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.

yWhile viewing a digital channel, the 2

channel stereo audio is only output through the audio output jacks.

yA 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 amplier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.

Amplier/Receiver

Connecting

Audio cable

Rear of this unit

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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.

Connecting

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

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

Front of the unit

Note

yThis jack is for connection to DV equipment

only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VIDEO video decks.

yDisconnecting the DV cable while recording

a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

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USB device connection

This unit can play movie, music and photo les 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.

2. Press HOME (n).

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

a/d

Compatible USB Flash Drive

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.

Note

yThe contents on the disc cannot be moved

or copied to USB Flash Drive.

yKeep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of

children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

yThis unit supports only USB Flash Drive with

FAT16 or FAT32 format.

yThe USB Flash Drives which require

additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer are not supported.

yThis unit is compatible with the Flash type

USB device that supports USB 1.1.

yThis unit may not support some USB Flash

Drives.

yDo not extract the USB Flash Drive during

operation (play, etc.). It may cause a malfunction on this unit.

Connecting

4. Select the [USB] option using ENTER (b).

5. Select a file using the file.

6. Withdraw the USB device carefully.

s/w

, and ENTER (b) to play

and press

System Setting

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Auto Set Up

After the POWER is pressed for the rst 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/w to select a language then press ENTER (b).

System Setting

Press RETURN (x) to skip the Initial Setup.

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

Press a to go back to the previous level.

3. Use press ENTER (b).

to select the clock Set option then

s/w

[Manual]

Enter the necessary information for year, date and time.

(left/right): Moves the cursor to the

a/d

previous or next column.

(up/down): Changes the setting at the

s/w

current cursor position. Press ENTER (b) to confirm your setting.

Use s/w to select the [Digital], [Analog] or [All]

and press d.

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

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

Note

You can reset the Initial Setup Wizard from the [Factory Set] in the setup menu. (see page 23).

[Auto]

When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time and Date are also set automatically. (See “Auto Clock Set” on page 23)

System Setting 19

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

[Easy Menu]

Setup: Displays Setup menu.

Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup

menu. (See page 28)

[RECORD]

Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu.

(See page 46-47).

[MOVIE]

VCR: Playing a VCR. (page 38-39)

DISC:

yDisplays TITLE LIST menu for recordable disc

yPlaying a DVD (page 35-37).

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 Press ENTER (b)to confirm your selection.

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

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

to select the desired option.

a/d

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to select the desired option.

a/d

Note

General Settings

Adjust the Setup Settings

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

1. Press HOME (n).

2. Use ENTER (b). The [SETUP] menu appears.

3. Use press d to move to the second level.

4. Use press d to move to the third level.

5. Use ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

to select the [SETUP] and press

a/d

to select the first setup option, and

s/w

to select a second setup option, and

s/w

to select a desired setting, and press

s/w

System Setting

System Setting20

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

System Setting

press d.

3. Press d to move to the second level.

4. Use s/w to 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.

Note

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/w to select the [Add Channel] option then press ENTER (b).

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

4. Use s/w to 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 w to move the highlight position to top of the program list.

2. Press TV ] or [RADIO]. Selected program list appears.

to select a [DIGITAL TV ], [ANALOG

a/d

Program Edit

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

Note

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

1. Display [SETUP] menu.

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

3. Use (b). Program List menu appears.

4. Use ENTER (b). Program List options appears on the left side of the menu display.

5. Use (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.

to select the [Edit], and press ENTER

s/w

to select a Ch. number then press

s/w

to select an option then press ENTER

s/w

System Setting 21

[Program Edit] (Analog channel only)

Edits the selected program.

6. Press RETURN (x) repeatedly to exit Program List menu

Program Edit

You can perform a search to select and store an TV channels manually.

1. Use List menu then press ENTER (b). Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu.

2. Use the options then press ENTER (b). Program Edit menu appears.

3. See the descriptions on below to use Program Edit menu.

a/d

previous or next column.

s/w

current cursor position.

[PR]

Indicates program number (display only).

[Seek]

Searches a station automatically. Use

a station.

[Ch.]

Changes the channel number to edit. Use

[MFT]

Changes the frequency for fine tuning. Use

[NICAM]

Set the NICAM function to for the program On or O.

4. Choose OK then press ENTER (b) to confirm the setting and returns to the Program List menu.

to select a program on the Program

s/w

to select [Program Edit] option from

s/w

(left/right): Moves the cursor to the

(up/down): Changes the setting at the

to select Seek option then press

a/d

. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in

to select Ch. option then press

to select MFT option then press

a/d

s/w

Station Rename

You can name stations independently. Names can be up to 5 characters long.

1. Use List menu then press ENTER (b). Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List menu.

2. Use from Program List options then press ENTER (b). Keyboard menu appears.

3. Enter a name for the station. Use to select a character then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

[Alphabet Capital/Alphabet Small] – Change the keyboard menu settings to capital letters, small letters.

[Symbol] – Switches the keyboard to symbol characters.

[Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position.

[Delete] – Clear all entered characters.

[

[OK] – Select to finish.

[Cancel] – Select to exit the menu.

4. Choose [OK] icon then press ENTER (b) to fix the name and returns to the Program List menu.

to select a program on the Program

s/w

to select [Station Rename] option

s/w

] – Moves cursor to left or right.

a/d

a/d/s/w

System Setting

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