LG LRY-517 - Manual

6 To ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer-ence. Symbol Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm tothe unit itself or other material damage. Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-tures. Tip: Indicates tips ...

7 Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable) DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on thesame Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively editedPlayable...

8 Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 c...

10 Card useable on this unit Card useable on this unit • Compact Flash Card (CF) • Micro Drive (MD) • Secure Digital Card (SD) • Multi Media Card (MMC) • SmartMedia Card (SMC) • xD-Picture Card (xD) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) • Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32 • Only u...

12 a POWER button and indicator Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. Lights green when the Recorder is turned on. b Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. c Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. d Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. e Z EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR...

13 Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when Memory Card isactivated. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the recorder is intimer recording or a timer recordingis programmed. The recorder is recording. Programmed playback active. Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck....

14 A-B Repeats sequence between two points(A and B) ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. AUDIO Selects an audio language (DVD) oran audio channel (CD). BACKWARD / FORWARD( m / M ) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tapeduring the STOP mode, for fastreverse/ for...

15 a ANT.IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. b AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. c AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an externalsource (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR,Camcorder). d AV OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with vi...

16 Connecting an Connecting an Antenna Antenna or Cable TV or Cable TV a a Antenna : Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV andidentify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohmcoaxial cable connect it directly to the jack markedANT.IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flatconnect ...

17 RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the Recorder to theantenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohmCoaxial Cable (R) . How to set the Recorder’s RF output channel 1. When the Recorder is turned off, press and hold CH ( V/v ) on the front panel for more than five seconds. [RF-0...

18 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan-nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv-er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (DolbyDigital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O , COAXIAL X ) to the cor- responding in jack on your ...

19 Initial Settings Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus-tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist ofthree levels to set up the options, but some requiregreater depth for the variety of settings. General Operation 1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears. 2. Us...

20 To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This feature allows you to add to or erase channelsfrom memory manually. 1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option. 2. Press B to move to the third level. [Edit] icon is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appears. 4. Use v / V or number buttons to ...

21 Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest qualitypictures with less flickering. [ON] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVESCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection toa TV or monitor that is compatible with aprogressive scan signal. [OFF] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT j...

22 Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to thetype of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to anamplifier or other equipment with a ...

23 Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suit-able for children to view. Many of these discs containparental control information that applies to the com-plete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Moviesand scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on thea...

24 Recording Settings Disc Record Mode You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Lowquality), EP (Extend quality). 1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B . 2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). 3. P...

25 Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that thedisc can be played on a regular DVD player or com-puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screenfor navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressingLIST/DISC MENU or TITLE. Caution Onc...

27 General Explanation of General Explanation of On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow onlylimited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Information While Watching TV While watching TV, pr...

28 VCR T VCR T ape Playback ape Playback Press VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. The indicator lights and the Recorder pow- ers on automatically. 2. If the (TIMER) indicator in the display window is lit press POWER once. 3. If...

29 Counter Memory Function This feature is useful if there is a section of tape youwant to view immediately after recording or if youwant to return to the same point several times. 1. Begin recording or playing a tape. 2. Press DISPLAY until the real-time counter is dis- played on the TV screen. 3. ...

30 Slow Motion 1. Press BACKWARD ( m ) or FORWARD ( M ) during pause mode. 2. Use the BACKWARD ( m ) or FORWARD ( M ) to select the required speed: DVD : 4 steps (forward and backward)Video CD: 3 steps (forward only). 3. To exit Slow Motion mode, press N (PLAY). Search 1. Press BACKWARD ( m ) or FOR...

32 Changing the Audio Soundtrack Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audiosoundtrack if available. N o t e : Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTSsoundtracks. There is no analog audio output whenDTS is selected. To listen to the DTS s...

33 Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DivX Movie File The Recorder can play Divx files on CD-R/RW orDVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read“About DivX movie files” on page 34. 1. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER twice.A list of files in the folder appears. 2. Use v / V to selec...

34 About DivX movie files DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limit-ed as follows: Available resolution size of the DivX file is under720x576 (W x H) pixel.The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to char-acters. If there is impossible code to express in the DivXfile, it may be displa...

35 Playing an Playing an Audio CD or Audio CD or MP3/WMA MP3/WMA files files The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMAfiles on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM discs or Memory Card.Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [Notes onMP3/WMA Recordings] on page 36. Audio CD Once you insert an a...

36 Changing the Audio Channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audiochannel (stereo, left or right). Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback or in stop mode. Random Playback begins immediately and[RANDOM] appears on the menu screen. 2. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly u...

37 Program Playback with Program Playback with Audio Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD and MP3/WMA files files The program function enables you to store yourfavourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256tracks (MP3/WMA). 1. Use v / V to select a track/file...

38 V V iewing a JPEG files iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files on CD-R/RW,DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM discs or MemoryCard. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “AboutJPEG image files” on page 39. 1. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select option a...

39 View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show all files. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fas...

40 About DVD recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RWdiscs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc canaffect playback and/or recording performance.Please take proper care of your discs. • The company does not hold any responsibility tocompensate the cont...

41 Recording Basic Recording from a TV Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until thedisc or tape is full or you stop the recording. 1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a...

42 To record one TV program whilewatching another 1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears. 2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed. Tip (VCR mode only) Always use PAUSE/STEP ( X ) for best results when making changes during recording . For example: T...

43 Recording Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will notrecord when: • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. • A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to ON in the Disc menu(see page 26). • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R,DVD-R...

45 Recording Recording from External Recording from External Components Components You can record from an external component, such asa camcorder or VCR, connected to any of theRecorder’s external inputs. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. S...

46 Recording from DV Input Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to thisrecorder using a single DV cable for input and outputof audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format(DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satell...

47 Editting T T itle List and Chapter List itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.The editing features available in the Title List menudepend on whether you are editing video on DVD,and whether you’re editing Original content, or a...

48 VR Mode: Original and VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one ormore chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into thePlaylist, all the chapters within that title also appear.In other words, chapters in t...

49 Editting Making a New Playlist Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter tothe Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is putinto the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t needlater - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chap-ter] on page 50). The ti...

51 Editting Naming a T Naming a T itle itle You can name Original and Playlist titles independ-ently. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of themenu. 2. Use v / V to select [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keybo...

53 Editting Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only onechapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options app...

54 Overwriting Recording Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previouslyrecorded title, follow these steps. This feature is notavailable for DVD+Rs, that always record at the endof the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV chan- nel, AV1-2, DV). 2. Press LIST/D...

55 Reference Controlling Controlling Y Y our TV with the our TV with the Supplied Remote Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, andpower switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote.You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can POWER Turn the TV on or ...

56 Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI Fr...

57 Reference T T roubleshooting roubleshooting Symptom No power. No picture. No sound. The playback picture ispoor. Picture from externalinput is distorted. Some channels areskipped over whenusing CH ( v / V ). Cause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive Recordersignal output....

Dubbing 59 Reference Symptom Picture or sound ofbroadcasting channel isweak or missing. Can’t play disc recordedon this Recorder onanother DVD player. Cannot record or didnot record successfully. Stereo Audio Recordand/or Playback notpresent. Cause Antenna or cables are loose. Wrong Tuning Band is s...

60 General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 35W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 13.9 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 6.8 kg (14.96 lbs) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 95 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Recording Re...

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material orworkmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date(“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. ...