RC286H-M_NA1ULL DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RC700N Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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. 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.
INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET 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.
INTRODUCTION About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. About the Symbol Display INTRODUCTION Introduction Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media.
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 the same Disc.
INTRODUCTION Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
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 or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below).
a e b fg h i j c k l d m n o p a Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. b Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. d Z VCR Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. REC The Recorder is recording. e 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
Remote Control CLEAR Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. a d AV/INPUT AUDIO Changes the input to use for recording (AV1, AV2, or DV IN). Selects an audio language or an audio channel. TV Control Buttons See page 48. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. ZOOM b b Enlarges DVD video image. BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M) - DVD: Search backward or forward.
a b c gh i d e f j a IR TRANSMITTER Connect the IR control cable (if used). g COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. h S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. c COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. i d INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
Hookup and Settings Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. Notes: Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. • Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Rear of Recorder Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1.
Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 34 for [Recording from External Components].) Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.
Connecting the IR control cable Cable Box, Satellite Box Digital Video Recorder or Other Set-Top Boxes The Recorder sends commands to your connected Set-Top Box to change the channels through the IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder. 2. Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on right. IR Blaster Front 3.
Initial Setup W izard Using the Home Menu After the POWER button is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 2. Use b / B to select the desired main option. 3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER to confirm your selection. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 1.
Initial Settings General Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. Clock Set You can set the clock. 3. Use v / V to select the desired option. 4. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 5.
Language Settings Audio Settings HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B. Set Password You can enter or change password. 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating]. To change the password, press ENTER when the [Change] option is highlighted, then input old password. Input new password. Enter it again to verify.
Recording Settings VCR Record Mode You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play). DV Record Audio You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long Play). 1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B. 2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP). 3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then press HOME to exit the menu.
Set-Top Box Control Test Procedure 1) Check the IR control cable connection then press ENTER. (Refer to page 16.) Select [ON] when you connect a Set-Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. If not, select [OFF]. Set-Top Box Edit This setting is available only if the [Set-Top Box Control] option is set to [ON].
Initialize 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. The Recorder starts finalizing the disc. Notes: If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. • • DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. • • DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appear. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode. Tips: Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/ DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Playback Playing a Tape Playing a DVD 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once. 3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.
VCR Playback Options Buttons Operations EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • FORWARD (M) BACKWARD (m) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape. In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback. • After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads • After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.
DVD Playback Features Buttons Operations Discs OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. All Discs PAUSE (X) Pause playback. All Discs Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD SKIP (. / >) In Pause mode, press BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) for slow motion playback (4 steps). DVD ALL During playback, press SKIP (> or .
DVD Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. AUDIO ( ) Discs [A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B (End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins. DVD ALL ACD Karaoke DVD [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter. DVD ALL [TITLE]: Repeats the current title. DVD ALL [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks. ACD -RWVR [Track]: Repeats the current track.
Special Playback Options If a menu screen is displayed DVD In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. DVD Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. Camera Angle DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press DISPLAY twice then select the Angle icon during playback.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files Music List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Music] > [DISC] and press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.
V iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 32. Photo List menu options 1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] and press ENTER. 3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. 2. Press ENTER. Photo file requirement File extensions “.jpg” Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders) 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.
• The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc. About DVD recording • The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc. Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • 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 23 (Initialize) for how to do this.
VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording. Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs. Checking the Recording Time 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 15. 2.
T imer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). • b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right • v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. • Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record List] menu. 5. Press ENTER to save the program. 6.
AV1 T imer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 10. Press ENTER to save the program. 1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 16. Notes: • You must insert a recordable disc or tape. 2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as shown on page 22. 11. Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Timer Record List] menu. • 3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: Playing while you are recording RAM You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it. • 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 23). While recording (in DVD mode) • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL)) recorded on the disc. 1.
Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. 1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 3.
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 15. Before DV dubbing 2. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 21). 3.
Editing T itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview 1 2 3 4 5 67 Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content may contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR RAM Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 43). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original or Playlist T itle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming a T itle You can name the titles. 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 the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Notes: • Names can be up to 32 characters long. • For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR RAM Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.
Divide One T itle Into Two +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R RAM Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2.
Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. 1. Select input source you want to record (AV1-2). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Reference Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Multi-brand Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Multi-brand Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
Language Code List 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. 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 Recorder signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen. The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable into the jacks 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.
Cause Symptom Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present. Correction The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc; see page 23. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution. The disc was recorded in VR mode. The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it.
Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 24W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Recording Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO Recordable discs DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-Random Access Memory DVD; Approx.
DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 90 dB Inputs VIDEO IN (AV1,2) AUDIO IN (AV1,2) DV IN 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 - 6.
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