V9970QMH.NA1ULL_ENG_16T DVD Player & Video Cassette Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LDX-514 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Region code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the Introduction Introduction Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc.
Notes on Copyrights: Types of 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, this unit plays Memory Card, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, SVCD, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG, DivX files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format.
DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -RW are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold 4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided discs hold twice as much. There are no double layer single sided recordable discs.
Card useable on this unit • Compact Flash Card (CF) • Micro Drive (MD) • Secure Digital Card (SD) • Multi Media Card (MMC) • SmartMedia Card (SMC) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) • Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32 • Only use the memory cards recommended above. Using Memory Card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. Press MEMORY on the Front panel in the DVD mode. The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on the TV screen.
Front Panel c d e DVD h a i j k lm VCR REC PM TV n o pqrst u 1 POWER button and indicator A cassette is in the VCR deck. DVD indicator Indicates the active DVD deck. c Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. d v DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed (VCR part only). Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. Lights green when the DVD+VCR is turned on. b fg Introduction ab Z OPEN/CLOSE VCR The VCR deck is selected. REC DVD+VCR is Recording.
Remote Control DISC MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc. DISPLAY CLK/CNT Accesses On-Screen Display. Switches between the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. DVD Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray. ENTER Confirms menu selections. Displays functions on the TV screen. INPUT Selects the VCR deck’s source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). LOCK Locks/unlocks front panel buttons.
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. a b c de g h f i ANT.IN j g Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. b VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) h COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) i AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs.
Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV To view or record a CATV channel a Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT.IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the DVD+VCR. 2. Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the cable output channel.
RF coaxial connection Optional TV Connections Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). These connections support only DVD playback. The tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jacks. How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel S-Video connection 2. Press CH (V/v) to change the RF output channel (RF03 or RF04). Tune the TV to this channel.
HDMI Connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this DVD+VCR using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). H 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). 3. In stop mode, select HDMI mode by pressing HDMI on the front panel. “hdmi” will appear on the display window.
Connection to an Amplifier Rear of DVD+VCR You can only listen to DVD playback using OPTICAL (O), COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the DVD+VCR to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A1, A2) supplied.
Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Your DVD+VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the remote control. 2. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. • AUTO CLOCK SET The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information.
TUNING SETUP This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming FUNCTION OSD Preparation The on-screen display can be turned on or off. AUDIO MODE 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b/B to select TUNER. Use b/B to switch among TUNER, LINE1, and LINE2. 2. Choose the AUTO CHANNEL SET option, then use b/B to find channels.
Initial Settings - DVD LANGUAGE By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 18 to 21. To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen. To go to the next level: Press B on the remote control.
DISPLAY AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. DVD 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode DVD Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. Letterbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
LOCK (Parental Control) 4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu. 5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to activate parental control. Password (Security Code) You can enter or change password. 1. Select “Password” on the LOCK menu then press B. Rating DVD Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
OTHERS DivX Registration Code The PBC, Auto Play, and B.L.E. settings can be changed. We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. DivX 1. Select “DivX(R) VOD” option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while “Select” is selected and the registration code will appear. PBC VCD On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC.
Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. Manual Tracking VCR Tape Playback To manually adjust the tracking use the CH/TRK (v/V) buttons on the remote control or CH (v/V) on the front panel during playback. Press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Notes: Basic Instructions • Vertical jitter requires a very fine adjustment. • Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. 1.
Slow Motion During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This is normal. 1. While in still mode, press FORWARD (M). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. 2. Set the AUDIO OUTPUT option to STEREO so that the left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker. 3.
VCR Tape Recording To pause the recording Basic Instructions 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during recording. The REC indicator flashes in the display window. 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 2.
6. Use the v/V buttons to switch between the program options, and the b/B buttons to input the program information: Input the month, day, start and stop times of the program you want to record. Channel: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (converter) you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change channels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR.
Instant T imer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV. 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. Extending the Recording Time The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC/ITR (z). Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.
Each press of the ENTER changes the TV screen in the following sequence. You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. STOP CH 4 SP 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray. STEREO APR 30 , SAT 2:15 PM 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 2:15 PM 0:35:40 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLAY, FF, REW and PAUSE functions. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record.
Additional VCR Information S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • • This DVD+VCR can play back S-VHS recorded tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using S-VHS format tapes. • SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi Playback. • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected.
Playing a DVD or V ideo CD General Features Playback Setup Notes: Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. Playback starts automatically.
Search DVD VCD Notes: DivX 1. Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during playback. 2. Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) repeatedly to select the required speed. DVD disc; X2, X4, X16 or X100 With DivX Disc or Video CD; X2, X4, X8 • On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use this function (See “PBC” on page 19). • If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. Repeat A-B VCD DivX 3. To exit SEARCH mode, press N (PLAY).
VCD Special DVD Features Karaoke DVD 1. Press RANDOM during playback. The unit automatically begins random playback and RANDOM appears on the TV screen. 2. Press RANDOM again to normal. Tip: By pressing SKIP (>) during random playback, the unit selects another title (track) and resumes random playback. DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU. Input the corresponding number or use the b B v V buttons to highlight your selection.
On-Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and Service You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials.
The DVD+VCR can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW discs or Memory Card. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press N (PLAY) or ENTER and playback starts. MP3 / WMA 1. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER to see the folder contents. 2. Press v / V to select a track then press N (PLAY) or ENTER. Playback starts.
Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features Pause 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 2. To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback. Random Playback begins immediately and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen. 2. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM” disappears from the menu screen. Tip: By pressing SKIP (> or .) during random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes random playback.
Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA Discs. AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2. Press PROGRAM. The E mark will appear to the right of the word “Program” on the right side of the menu screen. 4. Press B. Select the track you want to start playing on the “Program” list. 5. Press N (PLAY) or ENTER to start.
V iewing a JPEG Files Slide Show This unit can play JPEG files on CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW discs or Memory Card. Use v V b B to highlight the press ENTER. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Still Picture JPEG (Slide Show) then JPEG 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during slide show. The player will now go into PAUSE mode. 2. To return to the slide show, press N (PLAY) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) a gain. Moving to another File JPEG Press SKIP (> or .
The DVD+VCR can play Divx files on CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW discs or Memory Card. 1. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. 2. Use v / V to select a file then press N (PLAY). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 29-31. x) to stop the playback. The Movie 3. Press STOP (x menu appears. DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. By pressing Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Abnormal or no picture The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) The video cable is not connected securely.
Cause Correction No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.) The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down. The disc is not placed within the guide. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The Rating level is set.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system 120V, 60 Hz 23 W 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) 75 ohms (VHF/UHF/CATV) 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 -6.
LG DVD/VCR LIMITED WARRANTY - USA The manufacturer will repair or replace your product, at the manufacturer’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Installation”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.