Page 2 - CAUTION concerning the Power Cord; CAUTION
2 CAUTION: THESE SERVICINGINSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BYQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANYSERVICING OTHER THAN THATCONTAINED IN THE OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU AREQUALIFIED TO DO SO. Caution: The apparatus shoul d not be exposed to water (drippi...
Page 3 - Introduction; Contents
3 Introduction Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Playable Discs . . . ...
Page 4 - Symbol Used in this Manual; About the; Notes on Discs; Moisture Condensation
4 To ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain for futurereference. This manual provides information on the operationand maintenance of your recorder. Should the unitrequire service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The l...
Page 5 - Recordable and Playable Discs; The recommendable recordable DVD discs
5 Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record againon the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can...
Page 6 - Playable Discs; Remote Control Operation; Remote Control Battery Installation
6 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...
Page 9 - Front Panel
9 Introduction a POWER button and indicator Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Lights up red when the recorder is in standbymode. b HDD/DVD Set the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD. c N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback.Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. d x (STOP) ...
Page 10 - Remote Control
10 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. 3D SURR.: Selects 3D SURROUND during playback. b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down): Selects an option in the menu. v / V (up/down): Scans up or down through memorizedchannels. A-B: Repeat sequence. ANGLE: Selects a DVD camera angle, if ava...
Page 11 - Connecting to the Aerial; RF coaxial connection; Rear Panel; Hookup and Settings
11 Hookup and Settings a AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVESCAN (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. e VIDEO OUTPUT Switch Select either COM...
Page 12 - Connections to Your TV; SCART connection
12 Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, dependingon the capabilities of your existing equipment. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, set the VIDEOOUTPUT switch to COMPONENT. When using theSCART jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch toRGB. Tips Depending on...
Page 13 - Connecting to an Amplifier; Digital Multi-channel sound
13 Hookup and Settings Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on therecorder to the audio left and right in jacks on youramplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the a...
Page 15 - Connecting a Digital Camcorder
15 Hookup and Settings Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder tothe audio/video out jacks on your accessorycomponent, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, theVIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not av...
Page 16 - General Operation; General Settings; Auto Programming
16 Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all theMedia (HDD, DISC) for playback and recording of therecorder. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 2. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select a media you want. Options appears. 3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to sel...
Page 17 - AV1 Decoder; PR
17 Hookup and Settings Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name,move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B . 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER. 4. Use v / V to select the p...
Page 18 - TV Aspect
18 Auto Clock Set When Channel auto search is completed the actualTime and Date are also set automatically. If the time inthe recorder display is not correct, the clock must beset manually. 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B . 2. Use v / V to select [Auto] option then press ENTER. Note: There...
Page 19 - Progressive Scan; PBC; Language Settings; Display Menu
19 Hookup and Settings Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest qualitypictures with less flickering.If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, but are connecting therecorder to a standard (analog) television, setProgressive Scan to [OFF].If you are using th...
Page 20 - Audio Settings; Sampling Frequency
20 Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original]Refers to the original language in whichthe disc was recorded. [Other] To select another language, press numberbuttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code listin the reference chapter (see page 57). If you enterthe...
Page 21 - Rating; If you forget your 4-digit code; Area Code
21 Hookup and Settings Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitablefor children to view. Many of these discs containparental control information that applies to thecomplete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Moviesand scenes are rated from 1 to 8, d...
Page 22 - Recording Settings; Record Mode Set; Record Aspect
22 DivX Registration Code We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand)registration code that allows you to rent and purchasevideos using the DivX® VOD service. For moreinformation, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B . 2. Press ENTER while [View] is selected and ...
Page 23 - DV Recording Audio; Disc Settings; Disc Format
23 Hookup and Settings DV Recording Audio You need to set this if you have a camcorder using32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DVIN jack.Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks foraudio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; theother is for overdubbing after shooting.On the Au...
Page 24 - Finalize; Disc Label; Disc Protect
24 Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that thedisc can be played on a regular DVD player orcomputer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screenfor navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressingMENU/LIST or TITLE. Caution Once you h...
Page 25 - Displaying Information While Watching TV
25 Hookup and Settings General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating therecorder. Some DVDs require specific operation orallow only limited operation during playback. Whenthis occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is ...
Page 26 - Playback; Moving to another TITLE
26 Playback Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file orVideo CD Playback Setup Turn the TV on and select the video input sourceconnected to the recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and selectthe input source connected to the recorder. 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side dow...
Page 27 - Slow Motion
27 Playback Slow Motion 1. Press PAUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. The DVD player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. Use the SCAN ( m or M ) to select the required speed.DVD, HDD; 4 steps (forward and backward)Video CD; 3 steps (forward only) 3. To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY ( N ). Random 1. Pre...
Page 29 - D Surround
29 Playback 3D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five ormore speakers normally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a home theater system. 1. Press 3D SURR. then press b / ...
Page 30 - Playing a DivX Movie File; Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle; Movie menu options
30 Playing a DivX Movie File The recorder can play Divx files on HDD, CD-R/RW orDVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read“About DivX movie files” on page 31. 1. Press HOME. 2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. 3. Select [MOVIE] option then press ENTER. The Movie menu ...
Page 31 - About DivX movie files
31 Playback About DivX movie files DivX disc compatibility with this recorder islimited as follows: Available resolution size of the DivX file is under720x576 (W x H) pixel. The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited tocharacters. The total number of files and folders on the discshould be less th...
Page 32 - Audio CD and Music menu options
32 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMAfile The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA fileson HDD, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW discs.Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “AboutMP3/WMA audio files” on page 33. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then...
Page 33 - Repeat
33 Playback Repeat Audio CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. TRACK: repeats the current track. ALL: repeats the all tracks on the disc. OFF (No display): does not play repeatedly. MP3/WMA - Repeat Track/Folder/Off Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. TRA...
Page 34 - Program List menu options; Repeat Programmed Tracks
34 Program Playback with AudioCD and MP3/WMA file Program Playback enables you to make customplaylists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programscan contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256MP3/WMA files.1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu.You can select all file...
Page 35 - Viewing a JPEG File; Photo menu options
35 Playback Viewing a JPEG File The recorder can play JPEG files on the CD-R/RW,DVD±R/RW or HDD. Before playing JPEG recordings,read “About JPEG image files” on page 36. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select a media that contains JPEG file then press ENTER. 3. Select [PHOTO] option then pr...
Page 36 - View Slide Shows; About JPEG image files
36 View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu (Refer to “Photo menu options” on page 35). 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files.Use the MARKER button to select multi...
Page 37 - Naming a file on the HDD
37 Playback Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivXfile These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation forexample, other kind’s files are operated same way. Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) from the HDD You can erase MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/folder(s) on the HDD. 1. Select a file you wish to erase on the menu. Y...
Page 39 - Recording; About DVD recording; Notes for recording; Recording time and picture quality
39 Recording Recording About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R orCD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recordingfailure due to power outages, defective discs, ordamage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc canaffect playback and/or...
Page 40 - Timeshift; Marker Search in Timeshift mode
40 Timeshift Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If thetelephone rings while you are watching your favoritelive broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE”before answering the phone. The timeshift function willbe activated and the broadcast is then recorded forlater viewing.After the phone ...
Page 41 - Basic Recording from a TV; To Pause the Recording; Instant Timer Recording; Checking the Recording Time
41 Recording Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until thedisc is full or you stop the recording. Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select a media (HD...
Page 42 - Timer Recording
42 Timer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16programs within a period of 1 month. For unattendedrecording, the timer needs to know the channels to berecorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording,you must format the disc b...
Page 44 - Timer Recording Troubleshooting; Recording from External Components
44 Checking Timer RecordingDetails Programming can be checked whenever the recorderis turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program.Timer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. Ca...
Page 45 - Recording from DV Input; Before DV dubbing
45 Recording 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 satellite tunersand ...
Page 47 - Editing; Titles, Chapters and Parts; About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’; Adding Chapter Markers
47 Editing HDD, VR Mode: Original andPlaylist 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. Inother words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly ...
Page 48 - Making a New Playlist
48 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 Playlisttitle/chapter on page 49). The title appears in the Playlist complet...
Page 49 - Deleting a Part
49 Editing Deleting an Original or PlaylistTitle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlistmenu, you only remove it from the Playlist; thetitle/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from theOriginal (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapte...
Page 50 - Naming a Title; Sort
50 Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently.Names can be up to 32 characters long. 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 [Rename (Title Name)] option the...
Page 51 - Combining Two Titles Into One
51 Editing Combining Two Titles Into One Use this function to combine two adjacent Original-HDD titles into one. Notes: This function is not available if there is only onetitles within the HDD. If there are more than 60 titles on the HDD, youcannot combine the titles. 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, ...
Page 52 - Moving a Playlist Chapter; Protect a Title
52 Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Title 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 appears on the...
Page 53 - Dubbing; Before Dubbing; Restrictions on copying; Copyright; Fast copying
Dubbing Dubbing Before Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD toa DVD. Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD toplay in another player. Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The si...
Page 54 - Dubbing from HDD to DVD; Dubbing from DVD to HDD
54 Dubbing from HDD to DVD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER.The menu options appears on the left side of thescreen. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER.Dubbing menu appears. 3. Use b / B to select record mode (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ, or Fast...
Page 56 - Reference; Additional Information; Overwriting Recording
56 Reference Additional Information 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 channel, AV1-4, DV). 2. Pre...
Page 57 - Area Codes; Language Codes
57 Reference 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 Fin...
Page 58 - Controlling other TVs with the remote
58 Controlling Your TV with theSupplied Remote Control 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 off. AV Switch the TV’s input source between the ...
Page 59 - Troubleshooting
59 Reference Symptom No power. No picture. No sound. The playback picture ispoor. The recorder does notstart playback. The picture from theexternal input isdistorted Some channels areskipped over whenusing v / V . The picture or sound ofbroadcasting channel isweak or missing. Camcorder image is nots...
Page 60 - Resetting the recorder
60 Symptom Cannot play a discrecorded using thisrecorder on anotherplayer. Cannot record or didnot record successfully. Timer recording is notpossible. Stereo Audio Recordand/or Playback is notpresent. The remote controldoes not work properly. Cause The disc was recorded in Video mode. Some players ...
Page 61 - Specifications; General
61 Reference Specifications General Power requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 45W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 350 mm (w x h x d) without foot Mass (approx.) 4.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 c...
Page 62 - GUARANTEE
P/NO : 3834RD0053Y Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE ● LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee. 1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the origina...
