DR197_198P1-AA4ULLG-ENG DVD RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: DR197 DR198H Before connecting, operating please read this instruction booklet or adjusting this product, carefully and completely.
POWER: This DVD Recorder CAUTION operates WIRING: This DVD Recorder is amp mains CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 5 amp BS a 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.
Contents Playback.............................24-31 .24-27 GeneralPlaybackFeatures PlayingaDivXMovieFile.................28 .29 PlayinganAudioCDorMP3/WMAfile ViewingaJPEGFile..................30-31 . Introduction.............................4-8 . . . . . . . . . . SymbolUsedinthisManual................4 NotesonDiscs..........................4 .5 RecordableandPlayableDiscs PlayableDiscs..........................6 RegionalCode..........................6 . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Notes on To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future Handling Discs Do not touch the the reference. disc on by the Discs playback side of the disc. Hold edges so that fingerprints do not get the surface. Never stick paper This manual information provides on the or tape on the disc. operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
Recordable and DVD-RW Playable Video Disc ReWritable): be formatted for VR mode (Digital DVD-RW discs These Discs on the Discs - can be recorded can on recording repeatedly. Recordings or Video mode be can recording. erased, then you can record again Disc.
Discs Playable DVD(8cm/12cmdisc) Discs such Video CD movies that as (VCD) (8 VIDEO CDs or cm can / 12 be cm purchased or rented disc) CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format AudioCD(8cm/12cmdisc) Music CDs CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that or CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm can be purchased disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files. Notes: recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some played on the unit.
Front Panel ab c d e f g h i j klm a i POWER button Switches the recorder ON b or OFF. j Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c Display REC: The recorder is l recording. or a timer recording is programmed. Shows the current status of the recorder : (clock, program number, memorized channels. through Remote Sensor Point the recorder remote control here. AV IN 4 output of a digital camcorder.
VIDEO Plus+ Remote Control To : menu program display the SUBTITLE for VIDEO Plus+ System programming. Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-4, or DV IN). AV/INPUT: 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 30 seconds forward during playback. a (z): Starts recording. recording REC MODE: Selects the mode. b THUMBNAIL: Selects SCAN picture. / (m M): Search forward. or PLAY MODE: Selects mode. PAUSE/STEP playback.
and Hookup Settings Rear Panel a ab cd ef jk lmn gh i AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. b c AV OUT 3 (VIDEO Connect to e AV IN 3 a output Set of / AUDIO OUT IN/AUDIO IN an k external (Left/Right)) inputs. l f Connect g audio out (Digital to digital (coaxial) OPTICAL RF. OUT jack) audio equipment. signal from the AERIAL to your S-VIDEO OUT m a S-Video Input TV. on EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
SCART connection Connections to Your TV Make on the When of the following connections, depending capabilities of your existing equipment. one using jacks, the TV using the scart using the set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch Tips Audio (Left/Right) Connection on AUDIO OUT connect the recorder.
HDMI connection HDMI TV compatible HDMI (DR198H only) If you have a HDMI TV to this recorder using a monitor, you HDMI cable. or can connect it H 1. Connect the HDMI HDMI jack jack on the recorder to the HDMI compatible TV or monitor on a (H). 2. Set the TV's source to HDMI to TV's Owner's (refer Hokupand Setings manual). Notes: If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 19).
Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic channel Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the jacks on your system, using the audio recorder to the audio left and amplifier, receiver, (A).
Audio/Video Accessory TV (A/V) VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite Tuner, etc. Connections Connecting You can watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder a or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder's mains lead from the mains when To watch or connecting the decoder.
ConnectingtotheAVIN3orAVIN4 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3, AV IN 4) on the recorder to the audio/video out accessory component, using jacks on your audio/video cables. Connecting Using a tapes Use Note: Digital Camcorder the front connect DV a DV panel DV IN jack, it is possible to digital camcorder and digitally transfer to DVD. DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel jack of this recorder.
Auto Set Up Using After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically. on 1. the unit Select or From the Home Menu Media for screen and can access you all the of the recorder. recording display the Home Menu screen. viewing mode always when The unit will be in TV language for the Setup menu and ondisplay. Use v / V to select a language the Home menu appears.
Initial In this General Settings system, there menu are several ways to Auto 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. General 1. 2. 4. 5. [Start] option then press Setup menu appears. While the desired item is as option. Press B to 7. Use v / V to select the desired to option. to the third level. setting (O) repeatedly then press to exit the menu.
Program You edit can move, [PR] indicates the selected programme position. [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically. Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a Edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, etc.). channel. 1. Select 2. Press ENTER while The [Program Edit] option Program List [Ch.] Changes the channel number. [MFT] Fine tunes the channel to obtain picture. is selected. [Edit] menu then press B. appears. a clearer 2.
General TV Power Save Mode Settings (Continued) You Aspect Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard wide). or Letter [4:3 TV. screen Box] Displays connecting picture with bands portions of the screen. a 4:3 Scan] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. Select this when TV TV with or a connecting to a wide-screen wide mode function.
Audio Lock Settings Each DVD disc has a (Parental Control) Settings variety of audio output options. Output according to the type Set the recorder's Audio of audio system you use. Hokupand Setings Rating Dolby Digital Blocks / DTS / MPEG content. Not all discs [Bitstream]: Select "Bitstream" if you connect the recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or 1. Select 2. To / 3.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings (Continues) Recording Settings Set Password 1. Select 2. Follow [Set Password] option then press B. shown "Rating" on page 19. password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] then press To step change 2 as the ENTER. Disc Record Mode If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, 1.
Disc Finalize Settings DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. recordings in place so that the played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing The MENU/LIST Finalizing Initialize disc If you load a completely blank initialize the disc. recording disc, the recorder will mode will always be Video mode. (DL)/DVD-RAM: The appears.
Disc Settings (Continued) DivX 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 Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you disc information on-screen. The disc display Select name can [Disc Label] option Press ENTER while 2. Keyboard To enter menu [Edit] then press B.
General Explanation On-Screen Display This manual of Displaying You loaded operating the require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the gives basic instructions for recorder. Some DVDs recorder or is not available Displaying on 1. Watching TV 2. display on-screen various information about the disc on-screen.
Playback General Features Playback 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts menu 3. To 4. playback using the HOME (see page 15). press STOP playback, (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. "Xx" appears Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press ("x" appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. stop Press OPEN/CLOSE Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) (Z) to on the STOP screen briefly.
General Features Playback Buttons Operations PLAY MODE For (Continued) Discs repeat playback During playback, press desired repeat PLAY MODE repeatedly to select a mode. DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes: On must set PBC to [OFF] in Repeat function. See page 22. If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
If is The displayed DVD VCD may be displayed first after Video CD which contains a menu. loading a menu screen menu screen DVD or Marker Search a -RW VR -RW Video DVD DVD Press TITLE view, then press ENTER want to title/chapter you start playback. MENU/LIST to return to the or You to menu -R +R Marker a start can playback To enter points. screen.
3D Surround -R +R This unit -RW VR DVD can -RW Video VCD produce RAM simulates multi-channel audio effect, which five more speakers, instead of the speakers normally required to listen to multi- Press DISPLAY 1. Display home theater a the TV on +RW Picture) -R +R -RW VR DVD -RW Video VCD or system. The On-Screen during playback. appears in (Picture This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback.
a The recorder can files, Movie List DivX Movie File Playing play DivX files. requirement" read "DivX file 1. Press HOME. 2. Select [Movie] option. 3. Select a Before on playing right. 1. options Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. media that contains DivX press ENTER. The [Movie List] DivX menu file(s) 2.
Playing Audio CD an or MP3/WMA file 1. The recorder audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. play playing MP3/WMA files, requirement" on right. can Before file 1. 3. read "MP3/WMA audio 2. menu [Music] option. Select a folder/file a List] menu then press ENTER. The menu The menu options appear. options displayed on differ options the [Music depending on Pressv/V/b/Btoselectanoption,andpress ENTER. appears. Select Press v / V to select menu the selected media. Press HOME.
a The recorder can JPEG Photo List JPEG File Viewing JPEG files. Before play recordings, read "Photo file playing requirement" on 1. 1. Press HOME. The HOME a file the [Photo List] differ depending on then press ENTER. The menu The menu options appear. options displayed on the selected media. menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] option. 3. Select a 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
View Slide Shows 1. Select (Refer [Slide Show] option to "Photo List menu the [Photo List] menu options" on page 30). on 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. 3.Useb/B/v/Vtosettheoptions. [Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. Use the MARKER button to select [All] multiple files. Views slide show all files. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Slow], [Normal], Playbck or [Fast]. 4.
Notes for Recording About DVD The the recorder recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes failure due to power no responsibility outages, for defective recording discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper Disc types and and care of your discs.
Restrictions on Copyright copying Some video material is copy-once protected: If you want to record copy-once protected material to DVD, you must use a VR mode DVD-RW disc with CPRM Ver. 1.1. compatible You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. NTSC format analog or the DV is not recorded inputs correctly with this recorder.
Basic Recording from TV a Follow the instructions below to record Instant Timer TV program. until the a immediately and continues you stop the recording. Recording starts disc is full or Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using Follow steps from TV). 1. 1. Set 2. Use PR/CH a REC recordable disc for DVD a mode recording. time as a Press REC 2. recording necessary by pressing MODE repeatedly.
Timer 4. Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the and starting ending b / B (left/right) move the cursor left/right (up/down) change the setting at the current cursor position Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record] list. Note: 1. Press HOME and select 2. Press v / V to select 5.
3. Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+ System This You can change the information as required using b/B/v/V(Mode,etc.) Refer to "Timer Recording" on previous page. system makes programming timer recordings simple. Most TV guides publish VIDEO Plus+ programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding VIDEO Plus+ programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically.
Checking Timer If two Recording or more timer programs Details The earlier program takes When the earlier program Programming program starts. If two programs is turned can be checked whenever the recorder on. 1. Press HOME and select 2. Press v / V to select a [TV] option. [Timer Record] option timer finishes, the later set to start at are exactly the same time, the program entered first takes priority. then press ENTER. The [Timer Record] list will appear.
from DV Recording Before DV You can recorder 1. Input dubbing connect 2. DV-equipped single DV cable a a You cannot connect at camcorder to this more than one DV camcorder 16-bit/48kHz, or You can record from the DV IN Using jack on a Find the place on the recording page to control both the input for using 5. the Press REC using jack. You cannot record date and time information from DV cassette. to start recording. during recording.
12 Editing Title List and Chapter 34 56 List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. 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. The There You are can two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. edit the Original content of the disc, directly you can create and edit a Playlist.
VR Mode: Original and Adding Chapter Playlist Markers Editing -RW VR Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc's You content contain original can chapter one or 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.
Making -RW VR a New Adding Additional Title/Chapters RAM to the Playlist -RW Playlist RAM VR Use this function to add You the an Original title or chapter to Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don't need later see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 42). Playlist 1.
Deleting an Original Title/Chapter or When you from the erase a title or chapter Playlist You menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or Deleting chapter Playlist can a delete a Part -RW VR part which you do RAM not want in the title. the 1.
Naming You can Time Search Title Playlist titles be up to 32 characters and long. Original can name Names 1. a Choose the title you want to menu, then press ENTER. The options menu appears independently. -RW VR You 1. Use v/V to select [Title Name] option Keyboard 3. point +RW -R +R of the title. then press Useb/B/v/VtochooseatitleontheTitleList The 2. then press ENTER. appears on the left side of the options Select [Time] option [Search] ENTER.
Divide One Titles Into Two One +RW Use this command to 1. a title up into two On the Title List menu, select divide then press ENTER. The 2. split menu options appears on a Two Combining new titles. title you want to the left side of the +RW +R Original chapters into Into RAM Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or one. Note: This function is not available if there is screen. chapter Select 1. [Divide] option. -RW VR Chapters only one within the title.
Moving -RW VR a Playlist Chapter Tip RAM Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can 'show' it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are able to see the Protect Note: This function is not available if there is only a chapter Title +RW +R -RW VR Use this function to Select a chapter the on Chapter List-Playlist menu.
2. Reference To overwrite a new video You can remove STOP +RW recording play will appear menu or stop mode. as shown below. Tip Additional Information Overwriting Recording Press TITLE in Title List on a the Title List menu by pressing (x). previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. Select 1. input you want to record source (TV channel, AV1-4, DV). Press MENU/LIST to 2.
Language Codes Use this list to Disc input your desired language for the following initial settings: Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input power switch of your LG TV with the You can control your TV using You source, and supplied other TVs with the remote Controlling remote. 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. the buttons below. 1.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting Cause Symptom Solution The power cord is disconnected. No power. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet No service. picture. securely. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set Press TV/DVD to TV. repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV indicator disappears in the display on the remote control window. The TV is not set to receive recorder Select the signal output.
Cause Symptom Cannot The disc play a disc using this recorded recorder on Some another Solution recorded in Video mode. was will not players play Finalize the disc. (page 21) No solution. even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player. The disc was recorded in VR The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it. mode, Discs recorded with copy-once material played on other players. No solution. The Use another disc.
Specifications General Power AC Power 22W requirements consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 430 X 54 X 275 4.
human touch Technology with the GUARANTEE LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will 1. All 2. The dealer provide the following services in order to faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. will be expedite replaced this Guarantee. free of charge for a (or his service agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labour provided repair of this LG equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.
