LH-T5500SB NA2ALLA DVD Recorder Receiver System OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL:LH-R5500SB (Main Unit: LH-R5500W Speakers: LHS-55SBS, LHS-55SBC, LHS-55SBW) CD-R/RW R Before connecting, operating adjusting this product, booklet carefully and completely.
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Table of Contents ?DVRecordAudio.....................29 INTRODUCTION SafetyPrecautions.......................2 TableofContents........................3 DVD Recorder Receiver Overview . . . . . . . 4-10 . .4 RecordableandPlayableDiscs. PlayableDiscs.........................5 RemoteControlOperation................5 . . . . . . . . . . Disc-relatedterms......................6 AboutSymbols.........................6 Aboutrecordablediscs...................7 AboutDVDrecording...............
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview Recordable and DVD-RW DVD-RW discs the Video Disc (Digital These Discs Discs Playable ReWritable): be formatted for VR mode can can - be recorded on recording or Video mode recording. repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on Disc.
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview Playable Discs DVD(8cm/12cmdisc) Discs such Video CD movies that as (VCD) (8 VIDEO CDs or cm be / 12 can purchased or rented INTRODUC disc) cm 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 can be purchased disc) cm CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview Disc-related terms (Continued) Types There DVD±R/DVD±RW DVD -R and DVD +R two different standards for of Video CDs are two types of Video CDs: recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows equipped with PBC (Version 2.0) PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact information to be recorded onto the DVD disc with the system via tion still pictures are DVD +RW and DVD -RW once.
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview About recordable discs How are (Continued) DVD+RW mode recordable discs different? The essential difference among DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD-R and DVD+R recording +RW ?4different picture quality/recording time settings available (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ) Playable on regular DVD players The edited contents is playable on regular DVD players only after finalizing Recordings can be edited the title/chapter ? are ? record-once medium, while DVD-RW and DVD+RW re-rec
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview About DVD (Continued) Notes for recording ? This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage ? Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper of your discs.
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview Restrictions on video Copyright recording ?You cannot record video (Continued) this copy-protected using recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. ?V ideo that is 'copy-once only' can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).
DVD Recorder Receiver Overview Precautions Notes on Handling the unit Handling (Continued) 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 Discs discs Do not touch the disc the by playback side of the disc. Hold the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Front Panel a b c d eh f g i INTRODUC jkl a h POWER Switches the DVD Recorder Receiver ON b Disc a e f Point the recorder remote control here. i disc here. OPEN/CLOSE Opens d OFF. Tray Insert c or (Z) Connect the DV output of B (PLAY) Starts playback. k or recording. l time. g Display digital camcorder. S-VIDEO IN an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). z (REC) Starts recording.
Remote Control Overview POWER Turns DVD Recorder Receiver ON and OFF. CD/DVD Select the DVD Recorder Receiver's function mode to DVD. FM/AM Tuner select Select FM AM band the listening choice. (FM and AM bands). or as 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. TITLE menu, if Displays the disc's Title available. OPEN/CLOSE Opens AV Changes the input to use for recording. (Tuner, AV 1, OPT, AV 2 or DV).
Connections Rear Panel Connections a bc d e f g HOKUP hj i kl a Plug b h AC Power Cord into the power i supplied speakers d of Digital Device. Connect the video output of Connect the FM antenna to this terminal. (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). AUDIO IN 1 n (Left/Right) AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to TV with audio an external a inputs. Pb l m an external source VIDEO OUT Connect to source COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN (Y a TV with video inputs.
Connections (Continued) Connections to Your TV Tips your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections Depending on described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the Make the Connect the S-VIDEO OUT cable sure the DVD Recorder Receiver is connected directly to the TV. input channel.
Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting Connections to DVD Recorder the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD. input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the DVD Recorder Receiver to the audio/video out accessory component, jacks on your use VIDEO IN the S-VIDEO IN jack on the jack on the front panel, front panel is not available.
Connections (Continued) Radio Aerial Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM aerial for listening to the radio. Connect the AM Loop aerial to the AM aerial connector. Connect the FM Wire aerial to the FM aerial connector. AM FM Wire aerial Loop aerial (supplied) (supplied) Notes: To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop aerial away from the DVD/CD Receiver and other components. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial. After connecting the FM Wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Speaker System Connection Connect the the speakers using To obtain the best possible supplied speaker surround sound, cords. adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). otes Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and -- to --. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.
Before Operation Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position the 6 use speakers (2 front 1 center speakers, speaker, 2 rear speakers and sub- woofer). If you want to a subwoofer. ? ? play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect Front speakers According to your listening position set up interval between speakers to 45 degree. the speakers for equal distance.
Before Mini Operation (Continued) Glossary for Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources bearing the trademark such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.
Before Delay In Operation (Continued) Time Setting Pro Logic mode it is assumed that the distance from the listener to each of the speakers is equal. If not then setting the delay times of the center or rear speakers the sound will be heard simultaneously by the listener. The interval from the speakers to the listener.
Before PANO Operation (Continued) Test Tone (PANORAMA) This control extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side-wall imaging. It is particularly effective for recordings which have strong left- or right-channel elements in the mix, as these are detected and tuated by the Panorama process. accen- This function allows you to can easily adjust the sound balance of the speakers from the listener's position.
Pre-operation Setup Initial In this 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 be will appear on the TV label to help see "B" The third level This DVD Recorder Receiver is on the equipped with a fre- quency synthesized can B.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Edit Program You can move, 1 2 edit channel a manually (add, delete, 8 Setup menu You appears. nels Use v / V to select the General While the General move to option option. is selected, press B to the second level. Use v / V to select the Program Edit option Program Edit perform manually. can a search to select and store TV chan- 1. Use v / V to select a program on the menu then press ENTER. Program Program List options List menu.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Edit Program Sorting (Continued) You Station Rename You can name Names independently. can be long. 1. Use v / V to select a program on the menu then press ENTER. Program Program sort the manually program's position on the List options List menu. appears Program List the left side of the on 1. Use v / V to select a program on the menu then press ENTER. Program Program Program List options then Keyboard menu appears. option from press ENTER.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Manual Clock Set 1 Display Press SETUP. The Setup menu Display 2 3 4 5 While the General 6 the second level. move to (left/right): option. cursor to the previous next column. (up/down): Changes cursor position. the setting at the current Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) PBC Disc The PBC (PBC) - ON: setting can be changed. Set Playback Control to ON or OFF. Video CDs with PBC are played according to the for the disc's Menu, Audio, and language [Original]Refers disc OFF: Video CDs with PBC as a Subtitle. PBC. - Select Language are played the same way Audio CDs. was to the original language in which the recorded.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Lock If you (Parental Control) If you your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. Set Password Changing the code forget your 4-digit 4-digit code forget 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the number 6-digit "210499". 3. Select "Ok" then press ENTER. The 4-digit is cleared. Enter a new code as shown left. password Rating Movies DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Area Code DivX(R) Enter the code of a country/area used to rate the DVD video disc, (See "Area Codes", page 57.). whose standards referring were to the list VOD DivX 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 informaWe tion, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1. Select 2. Press ENTER while [DivX(R) VOD] option then press B.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Recording Auto Record Mode Set When picture quality for recording; HQ (High Quality), SQ (Standard Quality), LQ (Low Quality), EQ (Extend Quality). 10 minutes, You can recording, chapter markers are put in at the specified interval. You can set this interval to 5 minutes, set the Record Chapter es or automatic 15 minutes. If you select None, it switch- chapter marking off, no separations.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Disc Caution If you want to change the disc format, recorded on the disc will be erased. Initialize If you load a completely blank disc, the "Initialize" will appear. Select "Ok" then press ENTER. The everything menu Recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The Recorder initializes the disc for Video Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode for- mode.
Pre-operation Setup (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 for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing Use this to enter MENU/LIST or TITLE. a name name appears when you load the disc and when you disc information on-screen. ? ? The disc display be up to 32 characters long.
Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Overview for the On-Screen Disc Information On-screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD Recorder Receiver. Some DVDs require specific 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 DVD Recorder Receiver or is not available on the disc. operation can loaded display various information about the disc on-screen.
DVD and Video CD DVD or Video CD Operation General Features Playback Playback Setup Note : nected to the DVD Recorder Receiver. Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the Remote Control.
DVD and Video CD General Features Operation (Continued) Time Search (Continued) The Time Search function allows you to start at any chosen time on the disc. Slow Motion 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY The Recorder will enter PAUSE mode. 2. Press SCAN (m M) during PAUSE or (m or to select the M) appears on the TV screen. The Time Search box shows the elapsed mode. required speed.
DVD and Video CD General Features Operation (Continued) (Continued) Camera Marker Search You nine can points To enter 1. start playback from memorized a point. Up to be memorized. can If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon appears briefly on the TV screen. You can then change the camera angle if you wish. mark, follow these steps. a 1.
DVD and Video CD Subtitles DVD Operation (Continued) PIP DivX DVD Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages. Instant DVD VR +RW Each press INSTANT SKIP skips +R VR Video +RW +R VCD This function enables you to view the stored stations in the sub picture during playback. Skip Video (Picture-in-Picture) VCD forward 15 seconds.
Playing a DivX Movie Disc this DVD Recorder Receiver you can play back DivX files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before play- Using ing DivX files, right. read "About DivX movie files" on Press SETUP. The 2. Press the select Setup menu appears. SETUP b [LANGUAGE] b [Disc Subtitle] the language you have found. Refer to "Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle" on then page 26. Tip: disc and close the tray. The MOVIE appears on the TV screen.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Playing file an CD Audio CD MP3 or Operation MP3/WMA Notes WMA on MP3/WMA MP3 / WMA disc this DVD Recorder Receiver you can play back MP3/WMA files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before Using playing MP3/WMA files, read Recordings" on the right.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Pause CD MP3 1. Press PAUSE/STEP Operation (Continued) WMA Repeat To repeat (X) during playback. 2. To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. N (PLAY) or press A-B a sequence in Track Selection Press SKIP . > or MP3 The WMA playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the pre- a again at your Repeat icon and 'A screen, and the briefly during MP3 WMA track: 1.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Repeat Programmed Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder's memory. A program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3/WMA). 1. Insert a You 1. 2. 2. 3. Select Select a " MP3/WMA track on appears. ? the List. You can "" playing a disc. The repeat icon a desired repeat mode. TRACK: repeats the current track ALL: repeats all the tracks on programmed list.
JPEG File Viewing a Operation Notes JPEG file Using this DVD Recorder Receiver you can view JPEG files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before playing JPEG files, read "Notes on JPEG Recordings" on ? JPEG on upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD Recorder Receiver Depending to read the disc's contents. If you don't see an on- the display after be too large screen right. disc and close the tray. The JPEG appears on the TV screen.
JPEG File Slide Show Use v V b B to Operation (Continued) To listen to music while slide show JPEG the (Slide Show) on the JPEG menu then press ENTER. Slide Show starts from the selected file if Speed option is not II There >> are viewing a file, you can press STOP previous menu (JPEG menu). While (Off). to move to the ? highlight four Slide (Normal), > Speed options ( (Slow) and II (Off).
Basic Basic Recording from TV channels Recording TV program. and continues until the Follow the instructions below to record Recording starts disc is full or Switch 1 the recorder and load Also make easily a recordable disc. input source is set to completely blank disc, this recorder. If you load a the recorder takes a short while to initialize the disc. 2 3 Set 2 Follow steps 1-4 as shown left from a TV channels).
Timer Recording This DVD Recorder Receiver be programmed period of 1 month. can to record up to 7 programs over a For unattended recording, the timer needs to be set with the channels to be recorded, the starting time and Enter the necessary information for your timer 2 recording(s). ? length. ? 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 ? 30.
Timer Timer Recording (Continued) with G-CODE Recording System This system makes programming timer simple. Most TV guides publish G-CODE recordings very programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding G-CODE programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically.
from Recording can external 1 or Input Source Components external A/V device, such as a VCR, connected to any of the Recorder's record from camcorder External from External Recording You an an inputs. Make that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD sure Recording You can from record from a digital camcorder connected front panel of this Recorder. a the DV IN port on the Using the Recorder's remote, you Camcorder and this Recorder.
Recording from an Input Source (Continued) External DV-Related What is DV? You camcorder to this connect a DV-equipped 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) camcorders. Digital Satellite Tuner, PCs, and D-VHS Video Recorders are not compatible. can ? ?You cannot connect a than more one You may see the following messages appear TV screen when using the DV IN port.
Title List and List Menu Overview Chapter 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. 123 45 67 two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or There you are can create and edit a Playlist.
Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content change the actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a title or chapter that title from the Original content Chapter), disc, freeing up (Title or chapter is deleted from the extra recording time. When you edit the Playlist, on the other hand, you are not changing the content of the disc.
Title and Making a Chapter Editing (Continued) New Playlist Use this function to add an VR Original title or to chapter 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 a Title/Chapter on page 51). Adding Additional Title/Chapters VR Playlist You can add --- The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appeared on the Original.
Title and Deleting VR a Chapter Editing (Continued) Title/Chapter +RW +R Deleting Video You If you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, 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 Title List or Chapter List menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases.
Title and Naming You 1 can name VR Title titles Video +RW Combining +R VR independently. On the Title List menu, use vVbBto choose the title you want to name then press ENTER. Options 2 a Chapter Editing (Continued) on appears the left side of the menu. Use vVbBto select the 'Title Name' menu +RW Chapters +R Use this function to combine two Original chapters Into One into adjacent Playlist or one.
Title and Moving Chapter Editing (Continued) VR Playlist Chapter a Protect Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of the Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note : This function is not available if there is 1 Select a chapter from the only one chapter. Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2 Chapter List-Playlist options of the appear on the left side menu.
Title and Hide You a can Chapter Editing (Continued) +RW Chapter +R skip playing chapters without Dividing deleting from the Use this command to disc. 1 On the List menu, Chapter choose a chapter you use vVbBto 1 2 split a menu options appears on the left side of the appear on the left side of the screen. 2 options. Select 'Divide' from the Title List 3 highlighted. Title Edit Press ENTER to confirm. chapter's thumbnail will dim.
Additional Information +RW Overwriting Recording To overwrite video a new recording previously on a recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1 2 Select input you want to record source REF NC (TV channel, AV1-2, DV). Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. 3 To play back Most 3 4 title you want to over- or (PLAY).
Radio Operation the Radio Stations Presetting You can tuning, preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Before make that you have turned down the vol- sure Preset radio stations in the Recorder Combi Receiver's memory first ume. 1 2 3 Press FM/AM AM on the remote control until FM (MW) appears in the display And then every time you press AM (MW) changes alternately. Press and hold TUN.- or or TUN.
Language Code and Area Code List Language Codes Use this list to your desired language for the Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
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 TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to TV. Press TV/DVD on the remote control repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV indicator disappears in the display window. The TV is not set to receive DVD Recorder Receiver signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Symptom The disc Can't play a disc recorded using this Recorder on another was Solution recorded in Video mode. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player. The disc Cannot record or did not record successfully. was recorded in VR mode, The remaining blank space is insufficient. Use another disc. source. When setting the recording channel, the channel is tuned on the TV's own tuner. Select the channel built-in TV tuner.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity AC 220-240V, 50/60 Hz 110W 435 x 57x 372 mm (w x h x d) 4.
Specifications (Continued) Amplifier Stereo mode 70W Surround mode Front: 70W (8Ω + at 1 70W kHz, THD 10 %) (THD 10 %) Center*: 70W (* Depending on the sound mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.) Tuner 70W + Surround*: 70W 70W + Subwoofer*: 150W (4Ω (8Ω at 1 at 30 kHz, THD 10 %) Hz, THD 10 %) REF NC Specifications 87.5 Tuning Range (FM) Intermediate Frequency (FM) Signal-to-noise ratio Tuning Range (AM) Intermediate Frequency (AM) - 108 MHz 10.
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