DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : DVR584X PAL CD-R/RW BZ03 Before connecting, operating please read this instruction Internet adjusting this product, booklet carefully and completely. or Address:http://www.lg.
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION HOOKUP SafetyPrecautions.......................2 TableofContents......................3-4 Overview............................5-10 RecordableDiscs.......................5 PlayableDiscs.........................5 Disc-relatedterms......................6 ?TypesofvideoCDs..................6 AboutSymbols.........................6 ?Aboutthesymboldisplay............6 About the disc symbols for instructions 6 ? AboutDVD-RandDVD-RWdisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents PLAYBACK 33-36 Operation with DVD and Video CD. PlayingaDVDorVideoCD..............33 . . . . . . GeneralFeatures......................33 ?MovingtoanotherTITLE.............33 33 Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK ? . . . ?Search...........................33 ? Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . 33 ?SlowMotion.......................34 ?Playmodes.......................34 ?RepeatA-B.......................34 ?TimeSearch.......................34 ?Zoom.......................
Overview Recordable Discs DVD-RW Playable Video Disc (Digital These Discs Recordings can record again on be DVD-R Video Disc (Digital These Discs erased, then you the These Discs can (VCD) (8cm/12cmdisc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In ReWritable): on repeatedly. + erased, then you the disc) Video CD Recordable): recorded only once.
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Title About the (DVD only) The main film content accompanying or " Each title is assigned locate it easily. you to a title reference number enabling (Video Sections of audio or an enabling CD and audio CD only) a picture or a musical piece CD. Each track is assigned on a a video CD track number, you to locate the track you want.
Overview (Continued) Is About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc editing a DVD like editing a video tape? The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the is that DVD-R is edits. With How is a are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? a record-once medium, while DVD-RW re-recordable/erasable medium. You erase a DVD-RW disc approximately can re-record/ 1,000 times.
Overview About DVD (Continued) Notes for recording ? The ? This This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. ? Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder. ? ? Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper ? of your discs. care uses means are not exact because the variable bit-rate video that the exact compression.
Overview Recording (Continued) TV audio channels Cards This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 21) is set to Auto, then if the broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio. If the broadcast is non-NICAM, the regular audio is always recorded. ? ? ? ? Restrictions ? on video recording ? You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.
Overview (Continued) Storing Precautions After the unit Handling When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio during playback. In this case, position may be distorted the unit away from the TV, VCR, unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel POWER Switches the Recorder ON AV3 IN or OFF. Ejects IN/AUDIO IN (VIDEO EJECT (Z) the tape in the VCR deck. (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). AV3 IN (S-VIDEO IN) Connect the S-Video external source INTRODUC STOP output of an (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Stops playback Camcorder, etc.). or (x) recording. PLAY Starts (N) playback. REC Starts OPEN/CLOSE Opens or (Z) close the disc (z) recording.
Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC The recorder is recording. PRG Programmed playback TTL active Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the DVD deck. TV Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode.
Remote Control Overview POWER Switches the recorder ON EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE OFF. or - DVD - TV Control Buttons Select the Recorder's function mode to DVD. (See VOL +/--: for input recording (Tuner, AV1-3, or DV IN). - - in options a menu. Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). AUDIO Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. ZOOM Enlarges DVD video image.
Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr (Y Pb Pr) inputs. AUDIO OUT AC Power Cord Plug into the power (Left/Right) an amplifier, receiver Connect to source. or stereo system. EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). source AERIAL RF.OUT EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
Connections ips Depending 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. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. -- -- -- Video connection Component on Caution Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Connections (Continued) to a cable box or Connecting Connecting satellite receiver If you have decoder, shown a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on as this page. If you are using a separate decoder box for your cable/satellite TV, set up following on right. ? setup on Connect RF cables 1 as this page.
Connections Connecting (Continued) to an Amplifier Rear of Recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).
Connections Accessory (Continued) Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the audio/video using input jacks (AV3) on the Recorder to the out jacks on your accessory component, audio/video cables. Connecting If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
Before Initial In this Operation GENERAL Settings system, there menu several ways to cusMost menus consist of Auto are tomize the settings provided. three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu system will appear on the TV to help see "B" The third level can be B. For displayed by pressing els, you will screen.
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit You a can move, edit channel manually (add, delete, Program name, You etc.). a search to select and store TV chan- Programming Edit Program 1. Use v / V to select program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Edit Clock Set TV perform manually. can nels Auto Edit Aspect VCR Play Aspect VCR Play System AV2 Connection Progressive Factory List Program menu. 2.
Before Operation (Continued) Edit Program Sort TV channels (Continued) You Station Rename You up to 5 characters independently. Names be can long. 1. Use v / V to select program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the List Program sort the program's position a menu. 1. Use v / V to select Program List options then Keyboard menu appears. Program Language option from press ENTER.
Before Operation (Continued) Clock Set TV Aspect To record Auto the correct Programming Program Edit Clock Set TV Date Aspect VCR VCR Year -- / format programme screen type of wide screen Time signal successfully must be broad- the TV station. cast by You can choose: ---- 4:3 Letter Box: Select when Play System -- : a standard 4:3 TV is con- -- nected. AV2 Connection Factory wide -- Play Aspect Progressive a Displays theatrical images picture.
Before VCR Operation (Continued) Play System Factory Setting Your video recorder uses two colour standards, PAL and MESECAM. During play your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually. If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Select 'SET' icon then press ENTER. ote Auto Some Programming options Program can not be reset.
Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Sampling Frequency Each DVD disc has variety output options. Audio Output according to the type Set the recorder's audio of audio system you a of use. PCM: Select when connected to the PCM recorded made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is Dolby Digital amplifier.
Before Operation (Continued) LOCK (Parental Rating Control) Movies DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control Set Password To access the features, you Set Password and Area Code Rating, must enter 4-digit security password. a The Setup menu appears. 2 Use v / V to select the LOCK 3 4 5 6 While the LOCK move option. Use v / V to select the Set Password option. to the third level.
Before Operation (Continued) Area Code RECORD Enter the code of a country/area used to rate the DVD video (See "Area Code whose standards disc, referring were to the list List", page 63.). Disc Record Mode You picture quality for DVD recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality).
Before Operation (Continued) VCR Record Your video recorder MESECAM. DISC System uses two colour standards, PAL and your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you During recording experience problems you may need to do it man- ually. Initialize If you load a completely blank tialize the disc. disc, the recorder will ini- DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode.
Before Operation (Continued) Finalize Disc Label 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 DISC Use this to enter MENU / LIST or for the disc. This a name name appears when you display disc information on-screen. ? The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect When recording About in DVD+RW / +R disc matted DVD-RW set to ON to disc, or DivX(R) VR mode for- prevent Initialize accidental Finalize of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF.
Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation On-Screen Display This manual of Changing If nels 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 basic instructions for gives is not available or on the disc.
Before Operation (Continued) Information Displaying on-screen DVD (Continued) Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current title/chapter number Title and total number of Chapter: titles/chapters. Menu 1/6 Number 4/26 Time search 0:10:30 Audio language and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle 3/28 0:06:32 / 1. ABC Angle Selection Method Sound Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number.
Before Operation (Continued) Displaying Information on-screen (Continued) Shows the VR elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the title name, TITLE 1 recording date, recording mode, etc. ORG: Original PList: Playlist Menu 01/01/04 Title Number 1/6 Number 4/26 Time search 0:10:30 Digital Audio Output mode +R SP 0:06:32 / mode. 2:12:10 Selection Method Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number.
with DVD and Video CD Operation Playing DVD a Video CD or Moving DVD Playback Setup Before the remote using When control, press the DVD but- on and select operated. the video input the 1 2 3 system: Turn the audio system input source on disc has source con- (Z) Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. READING appears starts start, press N In on (Z) automatically. (PLAY). cases, the disc some When tray.
Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (Continued) VR Video +RW +R To VCD REPEATA A-B Repeat DVD Slow Motion DVD (Continued) VR Video repeat a B - +RW sequence in a The recorder will now 2 Press BACKWARD Repeat (X) during playback. go into PAUSE mode. (m) or FORWARD(M) during PAUSE mode. the The Recorder will enter SLOW mode.
with DVD and Video CD Operation General Features 3 (continued) VR Video +RW +R The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback x1 size x2 size → → x4 size changes x1 size → 2 Use the bBvVbuttons to zoomed 3 To to actiin screen (normal size) the through move Use b / B to select "OK then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 6 To press CLEAR or press until the normal picture appears.
Operation the Audio Channel Changing VCD With VR Video a Video with DVD and Video CD +RW Last Condition +R DivX CD, press AUDIO then press main and audio Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main + Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO. 3D SUR. VR Video recalled.
Playing Playing DivX Movie Disc a DivX Movie Disc a ip Using this unit you can play DivX disc. Before playing DivX files, read "About DivX movie files" on page 37. 1. Insert disc and close the a appears the TV on tray. The Movie menu If the subtitle still does not after the press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds then another language code of the subtitle is 1-2 steps proceeded, displayed properly. screen.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Playing Disc an or MP3 M/C CD The Recorder can Audio CD play WMA play can audio CDs. MP3/WMA formatted Operation MP3/WMA 1. Also, the Recorder recordings Memory Card. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, MP3/WMA Recordings on page 39. 1 on TV MP3/WMA CD menu appears options, select a tack (or folder) on then press ENTER. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Pause MP3 CD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP Operation (Continued) M/C WMA Repeat (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. N A-B (PLAY) or To press repeat sequence in a Moving MP3 The Press SKIP . > or briefly during playback to go to the next track beginning of the current track. or Press SKIP . twice step back briefly to to return to the to the pre- vious track.
Programmed Playback The with Audio CD and MP3/WMA function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program Program can contain tracks (MP3/WMA). Insert 1 or (Audio CD) or 256 MP3/WMA CD options M/C WMA display menu options, select a tack on Program List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side will appear. menu menu To MP3/WMA disc. or List MP3 CD 1. Audio CD an Audio CD 99 tracks Program the of the menu.
JPEG File Operation JPEG File Viewing a The recorder can play discs JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, Recordings" on page 42. 1 Insert read "Notes JPEG on 1. 2. the memory card, see "Using Photo Music menu for Memory Card" on page 9. on The Photo menu appears on the TV ? -CD Folder 03 MARKER Mark Use vVbB to select 2 Open 3 icon is a highlighted display menu When you select A list of files in the folder appears.
JPEG File Operation (Continued) Use v / V to select Skip Images While viewing picture, press SKIP (. to advance to the next file or return to the >) previous a Rotate once file. or viewing to picture a flip the When 5 Images Use v / V while clockwise or 4 "Copy" option picture View Slide Shows option the Photo If you select a folder on the disc to copy, JPEG files in the folder will be copied. menu. ? You must insert menu Sets the options. 1.
VCR Mode Tape Playback Special Preparation Before the remote using control, press the VCR but- and select on operated. the video input Horizontal lines source con- the source Normal 1 Insert on and select VHS indicator will light and the Recorder will power- Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display a will 2 lighted. If it is, press POWER once. tape without a safety tab is inserted, the Recorder start playback automatically.
Basic Basic Recording from Recording Follow the instructions below to record Recording starts tape is full or a TV Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer TV program. and continues until the disc a immediately you stop the recording. or easily of a Recording preset length Follow steps 1-5 allows you to make a recording without using the program timer. as shown left 1 from TV). Press REC (z) repeatedly 2 ing time length.
Basic Recording (Continued) Copying You from DVD to VCR copy the contents of a DVD to the DUBBING (or DUB) button. can using Copying a VHS tape You from VCR to DVD copy the contents of a VHS tape to a recordable DVD disc using the DUBBING (or DUB) button. can This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes ote If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc.
Timer Recording This Recorder grams within be can Enter the necessary information for your timer 2 recording(s). of 1 month. period a to record up to 8 pro- programmed b / B (left/right) move the cursor left/right v / V (up/down) change the setting at the current cursor position Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record ? 1 Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record ? menu -- will appear.
Timer Recording (Continued) Checking Timer Programming can is turned Recording Details be checked whenever the Recorder Press TIMER REC twice. on. ? Use v / V to select timer ? Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. ? Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. a recording. RECODING Timer Record List Media PR Date Start Time 11 16/05 Sun 10:12 Edit Canceling You can clear CLEAR Delete a a 30min Mode SP Check Rec.
from Recording from External Recording You can record from camcorder external or an external VCR, connected Input Components component, such as a to any of the recorder's from Recording You record from can the DV IN jack a the on component you record from is connected properly want to Before to the DV IN Digital Camcorder a digital camcorder connected to front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder's remote, you corder and this recorder. inputs.
from Recording External an Input (Continued) DV-Related What is DV? also known Using DV, DV-equipped i.LINK, you input signals. and "i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" ? using a single a as IEEE 1394-1995. trademarks. logo This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible. You cannot connect a ? connect output of audio, video, data and The i.
Title List and the Title Using List Menu Chapter List-Original VR menu ip The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your and where you can delete titles and make other Playlist, changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play individual titles directly from the Title ListOriginal menu. The recorder must be stopped in order to edit using Title List-Original.
Title List and Using 1 the Title ? List-Playlist To exit the Title to display Chapter List-Playlist Press DISC MENU / LIST the previous/ than 6 titles. are more menu the List-Playlist options 17/05 3 Playlist options TITLE 3 0:35:00 18/05 0:30:00 appears the left side of on menu. Use v / V to select 0:16:00 display ENTER. (O).
Title List and Chapter the Title List Using From the Title List display play, can (Continued) Video menu you List Menu Deleting name and Before delete titles. Once a screen select changes its titles to play. appearance and all you can do is If you delete a title from disappear from the Title display the Title ing List.
Title List and Using List Menu Chapter the Title List +RW menu ip The Title List is where you can see the all recorded titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play titles directly from the Title List menu. The recorder must be stopped in order to edit using Title List 1 the menu. Press DISC MENU / LIST to (Continued) the Title List display Press DISPLAY to display for selected title.
Title List and the Title List Using List Menu Chapter (Continued) +R menu Using The Title List is where you can see the all recorded titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play titles directly from the Title List menu. The recorder must be stopped in order to edit using Title List the 1 2 the +R menu Press DISC MENU / LIST to display Title List menu.
Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete title a chapter from the Original content (Title or Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, freeing up extra recording time. When you edit the Playlist, on the other hand, you are not changing the content of the disc.
Title and Making Chapter Editing (Continued) New a VR Playlist Use this function to add an Original title chapter or to the 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 57). Adding Additional Title/Chapters VR Playlist You add can --- The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original.
Title and Deleting VR a Chapter Editing (Continued) Title/Chapter +RW Deleting +R You When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you only remove in the it from the Original Playlist; the title/chapter remains menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from Title List or Chapter List menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the time available remaining for recording increases.
Title and Naming You can name titles +RW Video independently. Names +R can be up to long. on appears the left side of the Use v/V to select 'Title Name' VR Two +RW menu option then press appears. e.g., If you select "Title Name" on Title Original chapters Chapters List-Original +R into adjacent Playlist one chapter 1 On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER.
Title and Moving Chapter Editing (Continued) VR Playlist Chapter a Protect Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. 1 Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display Title List-Playlist menu. To display the Chapter List-Playlist menu, "Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu" on or deleting 1 2 ote This function is not available if there is Chapter List only one chapter. 3 VR Title Use this function to refer to page 51.
Title and Hide Chapter Editing (Continued) Use this function to hide Chapter or 1 2 +RW Title/Chapter a List a Divide One Title Into Two +R title/chapter on the Title List menu. On the Title List Chapter or vVbBto choose Select 'Hide' option on The a the options. split a title up into two On the Title List menu, select divide then press ENTER. 1 List menu, title or chapter you want to hide then press ENTER. Options appears on the left side of the screen.
Additional Information Overwrite To overwrite Recording video a new recorded recording follow these to a +RW This feature is not 1 You 2 you want to record Press DISC MENU / LIST to display +R view the Title List can another DVD (chan- the Title List 1 2 1/12 displayed on capable of playing menu that is player the DVD+RW EDITNG DVD+R discs. or menu. Title List menu at the end of the Disc. input source nel, AV1-3, DV).
Language Code Enter the appropriate (See page 23).
Area Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting "Area Code" (See page 26).
Your TV with the Controlling You source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. can control the sound level, input Controlling You You can control your TV using Remote Supplied the buttons below. can other TVs with the remote control the sound source, and well. If your TV is listed level, input power switch of non-LG TVs as in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a before problem contacting service. Cause Symptom Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power securely. No The TV is not set to receive Recorder Select the signal output. on picture. the TV cord into the wall outlet appropriate video input so the picture from the Recorder appears The video cable is not connected on the TV Connect the video cable mode screen. securely. securely.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Symptom The disc Can't play a disc recorded using this recorder on Some another was Solution recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. will not No solution. players play final- even a ized disc recorded in Video mode. player. The disc was recorded in VR The other mode, player must order to play it. ble in Cannot record not record or did successfully. Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players. No solution.
Specifications General Power AC requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television 110-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W 430 X 78.5 X 354 5.
P/NO : 3834RV0033E
