LG XBR342 User Manual
VCR / DVD Recorder
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: LGXBR342
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Safety Precautions
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: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
CAUTION:
This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s
manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should 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: 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.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s
compliance is:
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Phone: 1-201-816-2000.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of
this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should record
requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ___________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper-
ating instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and
use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example:
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and
other areas located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners.
7.
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 should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/product combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the product, the product
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
LGXBR342 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types of video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• What are “Recording modes”? . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7
• About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ . . . . . . . 7
About DVD recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• Disc types and recording formats, modes,
and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Notes for recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Recording TV audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 8
• What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Remote Control Operation Range. . . . . . . . 9
• Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . 9
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• About the disc symbols for instructions. . . . 9
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DVR HOOKUP
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . 16
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections
to VCR/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Before Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-29
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20
•Tuning Band Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Auto Channel Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•To Add or Erase Channels from Memory . 19
• Auto Clock Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• Manual Clock Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
• TV Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Progressive Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Factory Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Display Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Disc Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• DTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Sampling Freq. (Frequency). . . . . . . . . . . 21
• DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . . . 21
•Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
• Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RECORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
• DISC Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• VCR Record Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
• DISC Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• DISC Finalize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• DISC Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• PBC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• DISC Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . 27
• Displaying Information on-screen . . . . . . . 27
•Displaying OSD While Watching TV . . . . . 27
• Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Changing TV Audio Channel. . . . . . . . . . . 27
OSD Menu Options by Media Type . . . . . . 28-29
• DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•VR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• VCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• VHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table of Contents
PLAYBACK
Operation with DVD and Video CD. . . . . . . 30-33
Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-33
• Moving to another TITLEs . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs. . . 30
• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
. 31
• Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Random. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
• Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 33
• Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . 33
• 3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Finding Locations on a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . 33
• Last Condition Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio CD and MP3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc. . . . . . . . . . 34
Notes on MP3 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
• Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Moving to Another Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
• Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3
. 36
• Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . 36
• Erasing a Track from the Program List . . . 36
• Erasing the multi tracks
on the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
• Changing the order of Program List . . . . . 36
Photo Disc Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Viewing a Photo Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• Selecting other Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
•To rotate the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
•To view Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• Notes on JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
VCR Mode Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
•Tracking Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Special Effect Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Still Picture and
Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
• Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RECORDING
Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Copying from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . . . 41
Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 41
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . 42-43
Recording from External Components. . . . . . . 42
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . 42
Playing Recordings on Other DVD players
. . . . . 42
• Finalizing a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
What is DV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
•DV-Related Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
•Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
EDITING
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . 44-50
Titles, Chapters and Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails . . . . . . 44
Using the Original (Title) menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Original (Chapter) menu . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Playlist (Title) menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Playlist (Chapter) menu. . . . . . . . . . 46
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . 47
Making a New Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist . . . . . . . 48
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . . . 49
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Video Mode: Original editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
If the disc has already been finalized . . . . . . . 51
REFERENCE
Controlling Your TV
with the Supplied Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Language Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Country Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58
About the symbols for instructions
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.
Indicates special operating features of this unit.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
INTRODUCTION
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LGXBR342 Overview
Recordable Discs
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (LP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc
Approx. max. recording time (LP mode):
240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB)
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– This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
– 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 of
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.)
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, the VCR/DVD Recorder can play
DVD±R/DVD±RW discs, CD-R/CD-RW discs that
contain audio titles, MP3 files, SVCD file or JPEG files
and Kodak Picture CDs.
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– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment 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.
Regional code of the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs
This VCR/DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD
software. The region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of VCR/DVD
Recorder can play those discs. This unit can play only
DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other
discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t playback” 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.
otes 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.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or 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), movies
and pictures are divided into “Scenes”. Each scene is
displayed on a menu and assigned a number, enabling
you to quickly locate the scene you want. A scene may
be composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) allows you to interact with the
contents of a Video CD using menus, search functions,
and other special operations. High resolution pictures
can be displayed if they are included on the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Video CDs without PBC are similar to audio CDs,
except they allow playback of video as well as sound.
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INTRODUCTION
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LGXBR342 Overview (Continued)
About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc
How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?
The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW
is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW
is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/
erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.
Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD
player?
Generally, DVD-R discs 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.
This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with
Video Recording (VR) format.
What are “Recording modes”?
There are two recording modes available using this
recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to
a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode.
DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording
or Video mode recording.
VR mode recording
•3 different picture quality/recording time settings available (SP, LP, XP)
• Not playable on regular DVD players
• Recordings can be extensively edited
Video mode recording
•3 different picture quality/recording time settings available (SP, LP, XP)
• Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)
• Limited editing features
Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the
recording mode. One or more of the symbols
( , ) appears by each function explained
in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether
it’s relevant for the disc loaded.
You can find more information on disc formats and
recording modes on next page.
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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on 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
VCR/DVD Recorder in
other players.
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
VCR/DVD
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.
About DVD recording
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• This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or
CD-RW discs.
• Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, 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 three different kinds of DVD disc:
pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, 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.
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 the
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.
VR
Video
LGXBR342 Overview (Continued)
Notes for recording
• The recording times shown are not exact because the
VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video com-
pression. 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 24 (DISC
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 Original (Title) 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).
Recording TV audio channels
This recorder can record one or two channel audio. For
TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but
some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP
(Secondary Audio Program) audio channel.
If you’re recording in Video mode (or in VR mode), you
can record either the main audio or the SAP audio.
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).
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
• Audio and video recordings you make using this
recorder are for your personal use only. You may not
sell, lend or rent them to other people.
•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.
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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+R Video format n/a Playback only
DVD+RW Video format n/a Playback only
INTRODUCTION
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LGXBR342 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 VCR/DVD Recorder 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.
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of
the remote control, and insert two AAA
batteries with and aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
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.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
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.
About the disc symbols for instructions
Asection whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-Video disc
Video CDs.
Audio CDs.
MP3 Discs.
JPEG Discs.
VHS Tape.
VHS
JPEG
MP3
CD
VCD
DVD
VR
Video
NoYes
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Front Panel
REC (z) button
Starts recording. Press
repeatedly to set the
recording time.
CHANNEL (v / V)
Scans up or down
through memorized
channels.
PLAY (N)
To play back a disc or tape.
OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
AV2 IN (VIDEO / AUDIO (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
S-VIDEO IN
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
DV INPUT
Connect the DV output of a
digital camcorder.
PAUSE/STEP (X/C)
Pause playback or recording
temporarily/press repeatedly for
frame-by-frame playback.
Disc Tray (DVD deck)
Insert a disc here.
POWER button and indicator
Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on.
STOP (x)
Stops playback.
COPY
Press to copy DVD to VCR
(or VCR to DVD).
Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
EJECT
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
DVD/VCR
Toggles control between the DVD
deck and the VCR deck.
FORWARD (M/>)
DVD: Go to NEXT chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search.
VCR: Advances the tape during the STOP mode or for fast forward picture search.
BACKWARD (./m)
DVD: Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to previous chapter/track.
Press and hold for a fast reverse search.
VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search.
Display window
Shows the current status of
the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Remote Sensor
Point the VCR/DVD Recorder
remote control here.
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INTRODUCTION
Function Display Window
DVD
PRG TTL VR TRK CHP TV SAP COPY
Hi-Fi ST
XP SP S LP
SVCD
AB
-R W
REC
ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is
being received.
Disc type indicators
Indicates the type of disc loaded.
Hi-Fi Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is playing
or recording a tape in Hi-Fi.
COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD)
copy is in progress.
SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.
Character indicators
Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining
time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.
REPEAT Indicates repeat mode.
REC The recorder is
recording.
Indicates when the recorder
is in timer recording or a timer
recording is programmed.
SP, SLP, LP, XP
Indicates the current Recording mode.
PRG Programmed playback active
TTL Indicates current title.
A disc is inserted in the DVD deck.
A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the
DVD deck.
CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number
TV The unit’s functions are available and channels
are selected at TV.
Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is Locked.
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Remote Control Overview
POWER
Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF.
DVD
Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func-
tion mode to DVD.
VCR
Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func-
tion mode to VCR.
INPUT
Changes the input to use for recording
(Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN).
0-9 numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
Selects TV’s channel.
TV/VCR
To view channels selected by the VCR
tuner or by the TV tuner.
BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M)
-
DVD: Search backward or forward.
- VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/
forward picture search.
SKIP (. / >)
Go to next chapter or track. Returns to
beginning of current chapter or track or
go to previous chapter or track.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pause playback or recording temporari-
ly, press again to exit pause mode.
press repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.
N (PLAY)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback or recording.
AUDIO
Selects an audio language (DVD).
SUBTITLE
Selects a subtitle language.
ANGLE
Selects a DVD camera angle,
if available.
ZOOM
Enlarges DVD video image.
REPEAT
Repeat chapter, track, title or all.
A-B
Repeats sequence between two points
(A and B)
RANDOM
Plays tracks in random order.
LOCK
Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE
- Opens and closes the disc tray.
- Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.
TV Control Buttons
-POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF.
-INPUT: Selects the TV’s source.
-CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.
-VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.
-MUTE: Turns on or off TV sound.
REC (z)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set
the recording time.
TIMER REC
Displays Timer Record menu.
REC MODE
Selects the recording mode:
- DVD : SP, LP, or XP.
- VCR : SP or SLP.
MARKER
Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH
Displays Marker Search menu.
COPY
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to
DVD).
LIST / DISC MENU
Accesses menu on a DVD disc.
Switches between Original and Playlist
editing in VR mode.
SETUP
Accesses or removes the Setup menu.
DISPLAY
Accesses On-Screen Display.
Displays information while viewing a TV
program.
RETURN (O)
- Removes the menu.
bBvV(left/right/up/down)
Selects menu options.
CH/TRK(
v/V): Selects a program.
Adjusts manually the tape’s picture
onscreen.
ENTER
Confirms menu selections.
TITLE
Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.
CHP ADD
Inserts a chapter marker when playing/
recording a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.
THUMBNAIL
Selects a thumbnail picture for the
current title for use in the Original (Title).
CLEAR
Removes a mark on the Marker Search
menu.
LOCK
The Lock feature disables the
front panel buttons to prevent
children from tampering with
the VCR/DVD Recorder.
Simply press LOCK on the
remote control to toggle this
feature on and off.
INTRODUCTION
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Rear Panel
Caution
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear
panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.
ANT.IN
Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal.
COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack)
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio
inputs.
A/V OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right))
Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT
(Y Pb Pr)
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
AC Power Cord
Plug into the
power source.
S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT)
Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
Connections
ips
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish
to connect, there are various ways you could connect
the VCR/DVD 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.
For better sound reproduction, connect the recorder’s
AUDIO OUT jacks to the audio in jacks of your
amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment.
See “Connecting to Optional Equipment” on page 16.
Caution
Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is connected
directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel.
Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder’s AUDIO
OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your
audio system.
Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your
VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to
VCR/DVD Recorder
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Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the
TV.
22
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is
a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to
the jack marked ANT.IN on your Recorder.
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If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable,
connect it to an Antenna Adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm)
(not supplied) and slip the Adapter onto the ANT.IN
jack. The Adapter does not screw on to the VCR/DVD
Recorder, it just slips over the jack.
Cable Service Without Cable Box
If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter
or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach
it to the ANT.IN jack on the
VCR/DVD Recorder. Use the
supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the
VCR/DVD Recorder’s OUT TO TV jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive
all midband, super band, and hyperband channels. (All cable
channels.)
Cable Service With Cable Box
If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the
instruction below:
The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR/DVD Recorder
operation.
To view or record a CATV channel
1
Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
2 Set the VCR/DVD Recorder channel selector to the output
channel of the Cable Converter box using CH (v / V) or
number (0-9) of your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3)
3 Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.
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If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set as indicated on page 18.
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Antenna Antenna
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adaptor
(Not supplied)
Cable TV
Wall Jack
OR OR
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Back Panel of
Typical Cable Box
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
DVR HOOKUP
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Connections (Continued)
Connecting to a TV
Make one of the following connections, depending on
the capabilities of your existing equipment.
RF coaxial connection
Connect the RF.OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder to
the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial
Cable supplied (R).
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If you use this connection, tune the TV to the VCR/DVD
Recorder’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4).
How to set the VCR/DVD Recorder’s RF output
channel
When the
VCR/DVD Recorder
is turned off,
press and
hold CH (v/V) on the front panel for about five
seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or
CH 04). “RF 03” or “RF 04” appears in the display window.
Audio/Video connection
11
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the
video cable (V).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks from the TV using the audio cables (A).
S-Video connection
11
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD
Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the
S-Video cable (S).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).
Component Video (Color Stream®) connection
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to
the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an Y Pb
Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A).
Progressive Scan (ColorStream®pro) connection
If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready”
television, you may take advantage of the VCR/DVD
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 VCR/DVD Recorder.
11
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN
VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to
the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an
optional Y Pb Pr cable (C).
22
Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from
the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in
jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables
(A).
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– Set Progressive Scan option to “ON” in the General
menu, see page 20.
– Progressive Scan does not work with the RF,
Audio/Video or S-Video connections.
Rear of TV
ANTENNA
INPUT
S-VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO INPUT
INPUT
COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE VIDEO INPUT
Pr
R
L
Y
Pb
S AV C
R
Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder
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