DVD PLAYER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : DVC8700 PAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, carefully and read this instruction booklet please completely. FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
Precautions / Safety Important notes on CAUTION Notes on this unit copyrights: It is forbidden RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER controlling (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Contents Introduction SafetyPrecautions.........................2 TableofContents..........................3 BeforeUse..............................4-5 PlayableDiscs...........................4 Precautions.............................5 NotesonDiscs..........................5 AboutSymbols..........................5 .6 FrontPanelandDisplayWindow. . . . . . . . . . . . . RemoteControl............................7 RearPanel................................8 Preparation Connections................
Before Use Playable Disc-related terms Discs Title The main film content (8cm/12cmdisc) or Video CD (VCD) (8cm/12cmdisc) Audio CD (8cm/12cmdisc) In addition, this unit play can a DVD±R, DVD±RW, Kodak PICTURE CD and CD-R audio titles, MP3, WMA (DVD only) DVD or or CD-RW that contains JPEG files and SVCD also. or accompanying feature content additional feature content, or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily.
Before Use (Cont'd) Precautions Storing After the unit Handling When shipping the unit original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. The When the unit setting picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit The away from the TV or radio, removing the disc.
Front Panel and Display Window POWER Tape Eject Switches the unit to ON or OFF. Reverse Go to Skip/Scan, Rewind ( ) beginning of current chapter/track or Press and hold for two seconds for a fast to PREVIOUS reverse chapter/track. search. Rewinds the tape. Forward Skip/Scan, Fast-Forward ( chapter/track. ) Go to NEXT Press and hold for two seconds for a fast forward search. Winds the tape forwards. STOP ( A ) Stops playback. Disc Tray Insert a disc here.
Remote Control POWER Switch this unit ON or OPEN/CLOSE EJECT Open or close the the disc OFF. DVD/VCR select button operational mode of remote control. - Selects - AV Select input into tape. 0-9 numerical buttons Select numbered items in a menu. (see TV VOL +/--: or picture PAUSE/STEP ( ) playback temporarily / press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. PLAY (G) Starts playback. STOP(A)? Stops playback. ? Access or remove setup menu. RETURN Remove the setup menu.
Rear Panel DVD/VCR AUDIO Connect to an OUT(Left/Right) amplifier, receiver or AUDIO OUT Connect to stereo system. (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) amplifier, receiver or stereo system. an AERIAL Connect the aerial using this EURO AV2 DECODER jack. Connect to DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT pay-TV decoder or another video recorder. AUDIO OUT R R L L COAXIAL DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO Connect to your TV set COAXIAL (VCR or IN+OUT / DVD OUT) another video recorder.
Connections Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo or other devices as necessary to make the PREATION System best connections. For better sound this unit's AUDIO OUT of your reproduction, connect jacks to the audio in jacks amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See "Connecting to optional equipment" on page 10. Caution -- directly to the TV.
Connections Connecting (Cont'd)/Important notes on Optional Equipment to Notes -- Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and AUDIO OUT this Right jacks right in jacks on your amplifier, system, using the audio cables.
Before Tuning Operation in a - VCR part video channel on your TV Notes The output frequency of this video recorder (VCR) is set at UHF channel 36. If channel 36 already used by another TV station, or if picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 5 will show you how to change the output frequency of your VCR. is Your TV receives recorder signals 8 ~ on your TV should already have a dedicated video channel built into it, usually called AV.
Before Operation Using your - VCR part unit for the very first time The TV station table will appear when 3 complete. tuning is Notes For the that you have just connected your video recorder for the very first time. To make tuning TV stations an easy task your VCR 01 C26 00 BBC1 02 C33 00 BBC2 03 C23 00 ITV 04 C30 00 CH4 05 C37 00 CH5 incorporates the Automatic Channel Memory System (ACMS).
Before Setting Operation the clock VCR part - To set the colour system Manually The clock in your VCR controls time and date settings for your VCR. Your VCR is Your VCR's clock is checked continually against by most TV stations. The clock is set automatically during ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) when your Teletext information broadcast VCR detects signal.
Before How to Operation - VCR part the main using Tuning menu This VCR menus The can easily be programmed by using displayed on screen. the controlled from the Remote menus are Control Handset. 1 2 Turn on your TV set and video recorder the POWER button. by pressing Press i button. The main will appear menu on the TV screen. The in TV Stations guidance given TV stations into your VCR. 1 on your VCR.
Before Tuning In certain Operation VCR part - in TV Stations areas Manually of the country broadcast 4 stop when it locates a station. PDC, the station name will Control the fine of the station tuning by pressing 3 or 4. You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations 1 will If the station transmits be added automatically. Press 2 to select MFT. signals may be too weak for your VCR's automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations correctly.
Before Operation Changing - VCR part the order of TV Stations Deleting After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored without having to retune them against! The instructions given on this page will show you how you can simply move them into your desired order. 1 Press i. The main menu will appear on the TV Press 1 or 2 to select the PR SET. Press OK. TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to delete a station.
Before General This manual Operation DVD - part Temporary Explanation the basic instructions for gives operating require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, that the indicating operation is not permitted by this unit is not available or On-Screen The TV general playback screen. 1 2 3 Press 3 or can be highlighted. the change The number buttons (e.g.
Before Initial You - DVD General Settings part Menu Settings set your own Personal Preferences on this unit. can Initial 1 Operation (Continued) Select you Language a see Operation Press SETUP. The setup menu for the setup language appears.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD Sound Digital Others Audio Output Each DVD disc has The DRC, Vocal, PBC and Auto of audio output variety options. player's Digital Audio Output according to the Set the part a type of audio system you use. DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select "DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM" between On and Off. Disc Audio DTS decoder, MPEG decoder.
Before Operation (Continued) - DVD Parental Control Rating Code Country DVD Enter the code of DVD Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain part the disc. These scenes on scenes are country-dependent. country/area whose standards were Code Set Disc Audio rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes available for selection on some discs.
with Operation Playing You will a only tape playback, Shuttle : or still picture press F or G. You can reach the following playback speeds. (-7xplay, -3xplay, -play, still, 1/19 slow, play, 2xplay, 7xplay) Slow motion tape be able to load and eject video cassettes 5 During playing back when your VCR is plugged into the mains. Your VCR may also playback recordings from NTSC tapes (on PAL TV). better To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the desired function.
Operation with Instant Timer tape Press LP if you wish to record in Recording (ITR) Your VCR allows you to make variety of simple methods: recordings using SP will a time Recording (ITR) start recording for a set period of time or until the immediately Timer Recording you may record at a later time (up to 1 month from the present). Up to 7 of these automatic recordings may be set. Your VCR enables you to record up to twice the amount of on a video cassette.
with Operation tape recording using On Screen Display Timer 6 You may set up to seven timer record events within one month of the current date. Press the numbered buttons to enter the recording start and end times of the programme that you wish to record. Please note your VCR uses a 24 hour clock. e.g. 1pm will be displayed as 13:00. You may also select the the start and end times by pressing 3 or 4.
Operation Playing with DVD and Video CD DVD and Video CD a Playback Setup Turn on VCD2.0 DVD the TV and select the video nected to the DVD General Features Note VCD1.1 input source con- player. features may also be available Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD 1 Moving player. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control.
with DVD and Video CD Operation General Features Still Picture and VCD2.0 DVD Frame-by-frame playback VCD1.1 1 Press PAUSE/STEP The player Video CDs (continued) will now Repeat mX100 mode, press PLAY. a VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Repeat A-B A* AB To repeat during playback or in stop mode. automatically begins Random Playback and "RANDOM" appears 2 To return to normal "NORMAL" appears Tip By pressing > on the TV sequence in a a title: at your chosen end point.
with DVD and Video CD Operation General Features Zoom VCD2.0 DVD (continued) VCD1.1 Checking during playback or still playback to acti- vate the Zoom function. If you press ZOOM repeatedly, the increases up to six times. 2 Use the 1 2 zoomed 3 4 buttons to picture. 3 Press CLEAR to resume normal the the through playback or the contents of DVD Video DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC MENU.
Operation with Audio CD and MP3 Discs Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs CD MP3 The DVD Notes MP3/WMA Insert 1 play Recordings a files that have The player tray. About CD; Audio CD menu appears on the TV go to step 4. MP3/WMA disc; The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Go to step 2 screen MP3/WMA Disc limited Press 3/4 to select the MP3/WMA then press ENTER. appears on the TV screen. to the MP3/WMA-JPEG 1. 2. 3. 4.
with Audio and MP3/WMA Discs Operation CD Pause MP3 1 Press PAUSE/STEP WMA Repeat during playback. 2 To return to playback, PAUSE/STEP again. press PLAY or To repeat 1 press CD another Track MP3 WMA Press . twice track. case to briefly step back to the previous of audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback.
Operation Viewing a with JPEG Disc JPEG disc JPEG Player can play discs with JPEG files and Kodak picture CD. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on right. This DVD 1 Insert a disc and close the TV menu appears on the screen. JPEG menu appears on the TV > once 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during viewing a picture to the previous file. to or screen. JPEG player Folder2 Folder4 now Press 3/4 during showing a picture picture horizontally or a vertically.
Programmed Playback CD VCD2.0 with Audio CD Programmed Playback VCD1.1 function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program Program with Video CD Note On a setup Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the menu to use the Program function. See page 19. contain 30 tracks. can Press PROGRAM 1 WMA Programmed Playback and MP3/WMA Disc The MP3 mode to enter the during playback or in Program Edit mode.
Additional On Screen Operation - VCR part Video Doctor Display You may easily display the current time or tape counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of week, programme channel, tape speed and operational mode of your VCR will appear on the TV screen. If a recording is taking place these On Screen Displays will not be recorded onto the tape. (Self-Diagnosis) This feature informs you that there is a problem with error messages will appear on the TV your VCR. These screen.
Additional Operation Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Your VCR will record In addition it has VCR part - System 2 4:3 or back Wide-Screen programmes programmes as normal. and recording Normal format 16:9: another Hi-Fi VCR. digital AUTO, Wide-Screen and Normal Only playing back and recording Wide-Screen recordings (16:9). for format Your VCR's NICAM to select: as Only for playing back recordings (4:3). and two VHS Hi-Fi stereo audio tracks.
Additional Operation Last Condition DVD This CD - DVD part Memory VCD1.1 memorizes the last condition for the last player disc you have watched. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has its settings OPERATION memo- rized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes -- -- Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
Special Recording Copying from DVD To VCR This unit allows you to copy the contents of VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. Recording from a DVD to a recorder protected, 1 2 to copy is copy not be able to copy the disc. you may are 3 Copy a videotape the DVD to VHS Press the COPY button into the VCR deck. camcorder. following description, this video recorder will be recording and will be referred to as VCR The other appliance will be used for playback and one B.
Controlling You can Your TV with the control the sound level, switch of your LG TV with the input source, and power supplied remote control. Controlling can control your TV using the buttons below. other TVs with the remote control You You Remote Control Supplied 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 VCR do not or work properly. before problem a service. contacting Cause Symptom DVD of DVD or Correction VCR button is not switched Refer to page 10. properly. No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power securely. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. No disc is inserted. Insert No The TV is not set to receive DVD picture. signal a Select the the TV player No sound.
Language Code Enter the (See appropriate 18).
Country Code Enter the appropriate List code number for the initial setting "Country Code" (See page 20).
Specification General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50 Hz Power consumption 19W Dimensions Mass 430 X 78.5 X 270 (approx.) 4.2 (approx.
Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will 1. All 2. The dealer the provide services in order to following 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.
