DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: DR275 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord 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.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Notes on Discs To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. 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. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service provider.
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 again on the same Disc.
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 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
a b c d e f g Introduction Front Panel h POWER a 1 POWER Switches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder. REC: The recorder is recording. : Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. : Shows the current status of the recorder (clock, program number, etc).
Remote Control b SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward. SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track. PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily. a c d REC (z): Starts recording. REC MODE: Selects the recording mode. THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. PLAY (N): Starts playback. CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. STOP (x): Stops playback or recording. PLAY MODE: Selects a play mode.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel e b f g c d Hookup and Settings a h a ANTENNA IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. f COAXIAL (Digital audio output) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. g AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. c AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
Video connection Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V). Audio (Left/Right) Connection Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.
Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic 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) Hookup and Settings 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 c
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory equipment, using audio/video cables.
Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 2. Use b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears. Hookup and Settings 1. Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display.
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. Auto Programming General Operation 1. Press HOME and select [Setup] option. 2. Select [Start] option then press ENTER. The Setup menu appears. Preparation: Connect the recorder to the desired type of antenna, as shown in Connecting to the antenna on page 9. 3.
Clock Set You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. 2. Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting. 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears.
General Settings (Continued) Language Settings Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].
Audio Settings Lock (Parental Control) 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. Rating Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [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 MPEG decoder. [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings (Continues) Recording Settings Set Password 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating” on page 17. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new password twice after inputting the current password. To delete the password, select [Delete] then input the password. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. 1.
Disc Settings Finalize Initialize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be 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 MENU/LIST or TITLE. 1. Select [Initialize] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Start] is selected. Format Disc menu appears. 3. Use b / B to select a desired mode (VR Mode or Video Mode) then press ENTER.
Disc Settings (Continued) Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. 1. Select [Disc Label] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 38.
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs 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 recorder or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen.
Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Start playback using HOME menu (see page 13). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.
General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLAY MODE For repeat playback During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select a desired repeat 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 a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 20. If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. DVD Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. VCD Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen.
Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. 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. 1. Press HOME. 2. Select [MOVIE] option. 3. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file Audio CD and Music List menu options 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 v / V to select a folder/file on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 2. Select [Music] option.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] option. 3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then press ENTER. The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2.
View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 27). 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Slow], [Normal], or [Fast]. 4. Select the [Start] option then press ENTER to start the Slide Show. The slide show continues until you press STOP. 5. Press STOP to stop the Slide Show and return to the Photo List menu. To Pause the Slide Show 1.
About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Restrictions on 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 compatible with CPRM Ver. 1.1. NTSC format signals from the analog input are not recorded correctly with this recorder. Video signals in SECAM format (from the built-in TV tuner or from the analog inputs) are recorded in PAL format. Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).
Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Notes: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. This unit can record only a mono audio content from the built-in tuner system. 1.
Timer 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 starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to “Initialize” on page 19.) 1. Press HOME and select [TV] option. 2. Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then press ENTER.
You cannot enter a timer program when: A recording is already underway. The time you’re trying to set has already passed. There are already 16 timer programs set. Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. 1. Press HOME and select [TV] option. If two or more timer programs overlap: 2. Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then press ENTER. The [Timer Record List] will appear. Use v / V to select a timer recording.
Editing 12 3 4 5 6 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview 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.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content 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.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR 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 37) 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 Title/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 Title You can name the titles. The 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 appear on the left side of the menu. 2. Select [Title Name] in the [Edit] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Time Search -RWVR -RWVideo +RW -R +R You can select start point of the title. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title List menu then press ENTER.
Divide One Title Into Two +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title 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 appear on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER. 4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter to then press ENTER.
Reference 2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip: You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). Additional Information 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. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. 3.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the remote 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.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Symptom The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. 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 securely.
Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 19) 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. Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players. No solution.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 18W 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without feet 2.
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