DVD PLAYER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : DCK688X DCK685X PAL BZ03 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Internet Address:http://ua.lge.
Safety Precautions 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 Operation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Storing Discs . . . .
Before Use To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Notes on Discs This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. 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.
Before Use (Continued) 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 DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW and SVCD that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format. 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.
Front Panel Model : DCK688X 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DVD Model : DCK685X 16 1 2 3 VCR 4 1. Disc Tray Insert a disc here. 2. 1/I Switches the unit to ON or OFF. 3. PROG. (V/v) Channel Programme Selectors. VOL. (V/v) Adjusts microphone volume 4. DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. 5. Display window Shows the current status of the unit. DVD: DVD deck is selected. : A disc is loaded in the DVD deck. [P]: Indicates the Progressive Scan is set to On mode. : Indicates repeat mode.
Remote Control TV Control Buttons (see p. 33) TV TV TV TV DISPLAY CLK/CNT Access the On-Screen Display. Shows you the current time or counter. F G D E (left/right/up/down) Select an item in the menu. PR/TRK(+/-) Select channel programme of VCR. To adjust tracking. To control vertical tremble during picture still. ENTER/OK Acknowledge menu selection. DISC MENU Access menu of a DVD disc. SETUP/ i Access or remove setup menu. RETURN Displays the menu of a video CD with PBC.
Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial using this jack. VIDEO/AUDIO OUT(Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. EURO AV2 DECODER Connect to pay-TV decoder or another video recorder. AC Power Cord Connect to a power source.
Connections DVD exclusive out connection Make sure this unit is connected directly to the TV. Set the TV to the correct video input channel. Do not connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phone in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Connecting to a TV & Decoder (or Satellite) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Basic connection (AV) 1.
Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Rear of this unit Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT or AUDIO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) jacks on this unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
Tuning in a video channel on your TV Using your VCR for the very first time Video channel (RF output channel) is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the DVD+VCR through the RF cable. Following picture will display on the TV screen when you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time. If you have used a SCART lead you will not have to tune your TV, simply select the AV channel. The AV channel is already pre-tuned for optimum video playback on your TV.
Before Operation-VCR part Setting the clock Manually To set the colour system The clock in your DVD+VCR controls time and date settings for your DVD+VCR. 1. Press i. 2. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. 3. Press 1 or 2 to select the SYS and press ENTER/OK. 1. Press i. Press b or B to select SET. Press ENTER/OK. HH MM -- : - - DD MM YY -- . -- . -- 4. Press 3 or 4 to select according to the COLOUR system used. --1 2 SET SYS 1 2 i SET SYS f OSD ON OFF 2.
How to use the main menu Tuning in TV Stations Automatically This DVD+VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. The menus are controlled by the Remote Control Handset. If the TV broadcast signal is weak your DVD+VCR may not detect the necessary information and will not be able to store them correctly. To overcome this problem please turn to the MANUAL TUNING section on page 14. 1. Switch on your TV set and DVD+VCR by pressing the POWER button. 1.
Before Operation-VCR part Tuning in TV Stations Manually In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may be too weak for your DVD+VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations manually in order for your DVD+VCR to store them. 1. Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET. Press ENTER/OK. P RSET Pr-12 ACMS PR 04 CHANNEL/CABLE : AV 6.
Changing the order of TV Stations Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them again. The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may wish to delete a station. The instructions given on this page will show you how you can easily delete any unwanted TV stations. 1. Press i.
Before Operation-DVD part Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 1/3 1 / 12 0:20:09 ABC 1 ENG 1/1 3D SUR 2. You can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B.
Before Operation-DVD part LANGUAGE Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On. LANGUAGE Menu Language English Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle Off Disc Menu Original To turn On progressive scan: Move Select Menu Language Select a language for the VCR and DVD’s setup menu and information display.
Before Operation-DVD part AUDIO LOCK (Parental Control) 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. LOCK Rating Unlock Password New Area Code DG UA AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream DTS Bitstream MPEG PCM Sample Freq.
Before Operation - DVD part DivX(R) VOD DVD Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter (see page 34). 1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown left (Rating). 3. Select the first character using v / V buttons. 4. Press B and select the second character using v / V buttons.
Operation with tape Playing a tape You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes when your DVD+VCR is plugged into the mains. Your DVD+VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). Getting a better picture When a cassette is inserted and playback started, the automatic tracking function works to get the best possible picture automatically.
Operation with tape Your DVD+VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: 7. Press PAUSE/STEP to avoid recording unwanted scenes. Press PAUSE/STEP to continue recording. Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused. After 5 minutes your DVD+VCR will stop recording to prevent damaging the tape or your DVD+VCR. Instant Timer Recording (ITR) start recording immediately for a set period of time or until the video cassette runs out.
Operation with tape Timer recording using On Screen Display You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date.
Operation with tape Timer recording using On Screen Display (Continued) Operation 8. Press i to set another timer record event and follow steps 3 to 7. Check that the timer event details are correct. Press i return to screen. If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrectly and will need to re-enter the data. 9. Press POWER to switch your DVD+VCR to Timer Standby mode. Note: The 1W Mode is not available in the standby mode for the timer recording.
Additional Operation - VCR part Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Tape Counter Memory Stop Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo sound decoder. This allows you to record and playback the sound in several different ways. Video cassettes recorded on your VCR will have a normal mono audio track and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.
Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) Wide Screen Compatibility 16:9 This feature informs you that there is a problem with your DVD+VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV screen. Your DVD+VCR can record and play back wide screen aspect ratio programmes (16:9). To record a wide screen format programme successfully the correct type of wide screen signal must be broadcast by the TV station. 1. Press i. Press 1 or 2 to select Press ENTER/OK. P RSET Pr-12 ACMS . 1 2 1. Switch on your DVD+VCR. Press i.
Additional Operation - VCR part Recording from External Components Copying from DVD to VCR You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the DVD+VCR’s external inputs. You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD+VCR. 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 2. Press AV repeatedly to select the external input to record from.
General Playback features - DVD Part Buttons Operations Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. ALL X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback. ALL Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. DVD During playback, press . or > to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. ALL VCD DivX VCD DivX Press . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.
Playing a DVD or Video CD Notes on general features: Marker Search • On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use the repeat function (See “PBC” on page 19). To enter a Marker • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. • Zoom may not work on some DVDs.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recorded media or Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track/file then press PLAY or ENTER and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to page 27-28.
Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files recorded media. Moving to another File 1. Insert a JPEG files recorded media. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Press . or > or cursor (b or B) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file. PHOTO Zoom Preview List During watching pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the video image (4 steps). You can move through the zoomed picture using b B v V buttons.
Playing a DivX Movie file 1. Insert a DivX file recorded media. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. MOVIE 0:00:00 List Movie Folder 1 Movie Folder 2 Movie Folder 3 DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. • The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by 56 characters. Movie Folder 4 Movie Folder 5 Movie Folder 6 Movie Folder 7 Movie Folder 8 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER.
Playing a DVD VR format Disc / Karaoke Function This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. 6. Press KARAOKE during playback. KARAOKE menu appears. • This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. KEY, MELODY, VOICE, or EFFECT). 4 to select an desired item (ECHO, 7. Use 3/4 The display changes as shown in the chart below. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray, It start playing automatically. 2.
Additional Operation You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied 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. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (see the table below). 2. Release TV POWER button.
Language and Area Code List 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. Correction Cause No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. No picture. The TV is not set to receive this unit’s signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the this unit appears on the TV screen.
Specification General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Timer RF Modulator AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 17W 430 x 78.5 x 265 mm (W x H x D) 4.
