DR299H-W_HA4TLLK_ENG DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: DR299H 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.
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Introduction 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 recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the 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.
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 k l a 1 POWER Switches the recorder ON or OFF. e Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. f RES. (RESOLUTION) Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. - HDMI: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i - COMPONENT: 576p, 576i Touch Pad Operation The buttons from e to i are touch pad type button that is operated with brief touch. When you operate the button on the touch pad, you should follow the directions as below. 1. Touch the any button on the touch pad.
Remote Control a b c d a POWER: Switches the recorder ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN). PIP: Selects PIP function on or off. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. TV Control Buttons: See page 46. b SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward. SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track.
Hookup and Settings f b g h i j c d e Hookup and Settings a k a ANTENNA IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. g OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. h COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. c INPUT 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Video connection 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.
HDMI connection If you have an 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 an HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). Hookup and Settings 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s 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 18).
Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic 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). 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/Video (A/V) Connections Using an USB Memory Stick This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files contained in the USB Memory Stick. Connect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory equipment, using audio/video cables. Inserting/Removing the USB Memory Stick Hookup and Settings Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Inserting the USB Memory Stick Insert straight-in until it fits into place.
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. 1. Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display. Use v / V to select a language then press ENTER. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen.
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 1. Press HOME and select [Setup] option. Preparation: Connect the recorder to the desired type of aerial, as shown in Connecting to the Aerial on page 9.
Program Edit Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears. 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER. 1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to change the setting.
General Settings (Continued) TV Aspect [4:3 Letter Box] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. [4:3 Pan 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. [16:9 Wide] Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV or TV with a wide mode function.
Language Settings Audio 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 on-screen display. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password Hookup and Settings 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the 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 ENTER. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content.
Recording Settings Disc Settings Initialize Disc Record Mode 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 appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW/ DVD-RAM from the Setup menu as below.
Finalize Disc Protect 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. When recording in DVD-RAM / DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to [ON] to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display 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. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 14). 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, Video mode DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW or DVD-RAM (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 21.
VCD Marker Search The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. DVD ALL VCD To enter a Marker 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. You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly.
3D Surround DVD ALL VCD DivX PIP (Picture in Picture) DVD ALL VCD This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system. This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The OnScreen Display appears on the TV screen. 2.
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. 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. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER.
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 29). 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. Use the MARKER button to select multiple files. [All] Views slide show all files. [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.
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. You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen. NTSC format signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded correctly with this recorder.
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. Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Follow steps 1-2 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). 2. Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length. 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 20.) 1. Press HOME and select [TV] option. 2. Press v / V to select [Timer Record] option then press ENTER. The [Timer Record List] will appear. 3.
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.
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 13. Before DV dubbing 2. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. DV appears in the display window and on the TV screen. You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders.
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 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 40). 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 appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Time Search -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +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 Titles 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 appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R RAM Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1.
-RWVR RAM 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 appears 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. Solution 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.
Cause Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 21) Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. 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 foot 2.
