Digital Media Recorder with Microsoft® Program Guide User’s Guide Model: LRM-519 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Call us toll-free for technical support, or to subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide service: 1-800-984-6306 www.microsoftprogramguide.com © Copyright 2005, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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Table of Contents LG LRM-519 Front Panel and Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connect the Recorder to the TV, Audio Components, and Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connect to the TV source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Standard Cable . . . . . .
Parental Controls and Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Create a Parental Control PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Set the Parental Control Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lock by Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lock by Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lock DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Turn on Lock Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Change PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Reset. .
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Play a DVD/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Viewing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 DVD Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Create a DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Copying Copy-protected Shows. . . . . . . . . . . 58 Copy of Commercial/Retail Copyrighted DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POWER TV POWER PLAY Turns on or turns off the Recorder. When the Recorder is turned off, the Recorder is actually in a standby mode. While in standby, the Recorder will continue copying programs to a DVD (the Create DVD/CD feature) and record any programs you have scheduled. Turn on or turn off the TV. To use the TV POWER button, you must program the remote to control your TV. For more information, see Program the Remote to Control the TV.
LG LRM-519 Front Panel and Rear Panel Disc Tray: Insert a DVD or CD here. POWER: Turns the Recorder on and off. A blue light appears when the Recorder is turned on. ANT.IN: Connect VHF/UHF/ CATV TV service. RF BYPASS: Passes through the ANT.IN signal. AUDIO IN: Connect the audio output of a digital cable or satellite settop box with audio cables. VIDEO IN: Connect the video output of a digital cable or satellite settop box with a video cable. OPEN/CLOSE: Opens or closes the disc tray.
Package Contents Quick Setup Guide, User’s Guide Remote control Composite audio/video cable RF (coax) cable Phone cable (RJ-11) IR Control Cable USB extender Telephone cable splitter Ethernet cable (RJ-45) Component video cable Antenna to RF/coax converter (splitter) Digital audio cable Optical (TOS) audio cable S-Video cable 2nd Composite audio/ video cable 2nd RF/Coax cable RF/coax cable splitter Recorder HDD & DVD RECORDING OPEN/CLOSE + + - 2 AAA Batteries Power cord Serial data c
Subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide To receive all of the features of the LG LRM-519 Digital Media Recorder, you must subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide. Without a subscription to this service, the Recorder will have limited features. To sign-up for the Microsoft Program Guide visit www.microsoftprogramguide.com on the web. For a list of the features provided by the Microsoft Program Guide, see The Microsoft® Program Guide in the Appendix A.
Connect the Recorder to the TV, Audio Components, and Internet There are four steps to connecting the Recorder. • Connect a TV source or multiple TV sources (standard cable, digital cable, satellite receiver, or antenna) to the Recorder. • Connect the video and audio from the Recorder to the TV. (If you have a Home Theater system, you can connect the audio to the amplifier or receiver instead of the TV.
Digital Cable Note Using an RF/coax cable to connect a cable set-top box to the Recorder is not supported. If you use composite cable (Included) Wall Outlet Digital Cable Set-Top Box Recorder 1. Connect the composite audio/video cables (red/white/yellow) to the composite out connection on the digital cable set-top-box. 2. On the Recorder, connect the composite video cable (yellow) to VIDEO IN. Connect the composite audio cables (red and white) to AUDIO IN.
Satellite Notes • The Recorder does not support satellite set-top boxes that do not have Composite (red/white/yellow), or S-Video output connections. • Using an RF/coax cable to connect a satellite set-top box to the Recorder is not supported. If you use composite cable (Included) Wall Outlet Satellite Receiver Recorder 1. Connect the composite audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) to the composite out connection on the satellite receiver. 2.
Antenna Connect an antenna Antenna Wall Outlet OR Recorder 1. Connect the antenna leads to an Antenna to an RF/coaxial converter. 2. On the Recorder, connect the RF/coaxial converter to the ANT.IN connector. OR 1. Connect an RF/coaxial cable to the antenna connection in the wall. 2. On the Recorder, connect the RF/coaxial cable to the ANT.IN connector.
Multiple TV sources The Recorder supports multiple TV sources connected at the same time. You can connect satellite service and an antenna (for example, if you use an antenna to receive local channels and satellite for all other channels), or satellite service and standard cable service. Satellite and Antenna Connect the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Wall Outlet Recorder 1. Connect the S-Video cable (not included) to the S‑Video out connection on the satellite receiver. 2.
Connect the antenna Antenna Wall Outlet OR Recorder 1. Connect the antenna leads to an Antenna to RF/coaxial converter or connect an RF/coaxial cable to an antenna wall connector. 2. On the Recorder, connect the Antenna to RF/coaxial converter or the RF/coaxial cable to the ANT.IN connector. Satellite and Standard Cable Note This configuration does not support standard cable with premium services that require a set-top box Connect the satellite receiver Satellite Receiver Wall Outlet Recorder 1.
Connect the standard cable Wall Outlet ANT. IN RF BYPASS Recorder 1. Connect the RF/coaxial cable to the cable wall connection. 2. On the Recorder, connect the RF/coaxial cable to the ANT.IN connector.
Connect the Recorder to the TV To connect the Recorder to the TV, you can use S-Video, Composite, or Component cables. You may need to change the TV video source to use the Recorder. On your TV remote control or the front panel of your TV, press TV/VIDEO until you see the Recorder Welcome screen. The TV/VIDEO button might be marked SOURCE, INPUT, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2. Important Connecting the Recorder to a TV by using an RF/coaxial cable is not supported. Note Labels for connections on TVs vary by brand.
3. Connect the audio cables (red and white) from the AUDIO OUT connections on the Recorder to the audio in (red and white) connections on the TV. Use Component Cables Recorder TV COMPONENT IN AV IN 1. On the Recorder, connect the component cables (Y/Pr/Pb) (not included) to the COMPONENT OUT connections. 2. On the TV, connect the component cables to the COMPONENT IN connections. These connections may be labeled as AV IN or TV IN. 3.
The IR Control Cable and the Serial Data Control Cable If you have digital cable TV service or satellite TV service, you must use the IR control cable or the serial data control cable to connect the Recorder to the digital cable set-top box or the satellite receiver settop box.
Connect the IR control cable Digital Cable Set-Top Box/ Satellite Receiver Front Recorder 1. On the Recorder, connect the mini-jack of the IR control cable to the IR port. 2. On the IR control cable, attach the adhesive tape (included) to the flat surface just below of the blaster on the IR control cable. 3. On the digital cable set-top box or satellite set-top box, locate the remote control receiver/sensor.
Digital Coaxial or Optical Audio Setup Digital Audio cable Digital audio cable provides 5.1 channel audio to an amplifier or TV that supports 5.1 channel audio. Notes • If the Recorder is connected to a home entertainment center amplifier/receiver or a TV that supports Dolby© Digital playback (a Dolby Digital decoder), select Settings on the Start menu, select DVD Settings, select DVD Audio Output, and then select Bitstream under Dolby Digital. Otherwise, select PCM. Note Dolby© Digital playback—5.
TOS cable Recorder OPTICAL IN Entertainment Center 1. On the Recorder, connect an optical audio cable (not included) to the DIGITAL OUT – OPTICAL connector. 2. On your home entertainment center amplifier/receiver or your TV, connect the optical audio cable to the Optical In connector. Connect to the Microsoft® Program Guide service To connect to the Internet to receive daily updates for the Microsoft Program Guide service, the Recorder uses a broadband or dial-up connection.
Connect to a wireless network (802.11) The Recorder supports 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless networks. Important The USB wireless network adaptor must be supported by the Recorder. See the following list of supported USB wireless network adaptors. Additional USB wireless network adaptors that are supported can be found on the technical support website (www.LGusa.com/ DigitalMediaRecorders).
Connect using dial-up The Recorder supports dial-up connections to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. The Recorder attempts to dial the Microsoft Program Guide service once a day. If the Recorder receives a busy signal or no answer, another attempt is made. So your telephone usage is not interrupted, the Recorder dials the service during early morning hours. Warning Toll charges may apply if using a long-distance number to connect to the service. For more information, check with your phone company.
To program the remote to control the TV 1. Make sure your TV is turned on. 2. On the Recorder remote, press and hold the TV POWER button. 3. Using the numeric keypad, enter the manufacturer code for your TV. 4. Your TV will turn off if the code is correct. 5. Press TV POWER. Your TV should turn on. Press VOL+/- to change the volume or toggle MUTE to turn the sound on or off. 6.
TV Manufacturer Remote Control Codes Brand Codes Brand Codes A MARK 112 143 JVC 034 038 070 083 145 ADMIRAL 072 081 161 KEC 043 AKAI 006 146 KENWOOOD 006 070 AMPRO 073 167 KLOSS 002 059 AMSTRAD 052 KMC 143 ANAM 026 043 054 056 080 104 108 112 115 118 121 131 KTV 006 043 143 154 AOC 004 006 058 112 LG 001 004 102 106 110 112 113 116 119 122 127 137 143 BLAUPUNKT 088 LODGENET 072 CANDLE 002 003 004 006 LOGIK 072 CAPEHEART 058 LUXMAN 004 CETRONIC 043 LXI 007 015 0
Brand Codes Brand Codes RUNCO 168 169 TECHWOOD 004 SAMPO 004 006 058 116 TEKNIKA 002 003 004 006 024 028 031 043 072 077 101 103 143 SAMSUNG 004 050 089 101 105 113 116 127 133 137 143 160 TELEFUNKEN 037 046 086 087 SANYO 007 020 021 033 039 053 057 082 166 TELERENT 072 SCOTT 004 028 043 048 116 143 TERA 172 SEARS 004 007 015 028 030 057 082 094 101 116 143 160 TMK 004 116 SHARP 004 014 019 022 028 029 081 143 170 175 TOSHIBA 007 015 030 040 051 062 101 138 SIEMENS 088 TOTE
Connect the Power to the Recorder and Turn on the TV 1. Attach the power cord to the Recorder and plug the power cord into a power strip/surge protector or a wall outlet. 2. Turn on the TV. 3. Press POWER on the Recorder. The TV should now display the Welcome screen for the Recorder Setup Wizard. Note You may need to change the TV video source to use the Recorder. On your TV remote control or the front panel of your TV, press TV/VIDEO until you see the Welcome screen for the Recorder Setup Wizard.
Set up the Recorder To provide TV services, you must determine the following: • Which type of TV service you are using • Who provides your TV service (if using cable or satellite) • If you will connect the Recorder to a broadband or dial-up connection to download Microsoft® Program Guide service information. If you use a broadband connection, the Recorder can connect to computers on your home network to share recorded shows or access music and picture files.
Terms of Service and End-User License Agreement You must agree to the Terms of Service and the End-User License Agreement before you can use the Recorder. 1. Set up Connection The Recorder can connect to the Microsoft® Program Guide service by using a broadband or dial-up connection to the Internet. When connected, the Service will download updated TV show information on a regular basis (up to 14 days of information at one time). To connect to the service, select either Use Broadband or Use Phone Line.
If You Select “Use Wired (Ethernet) Connection” If your network uses dynamic IP addresses and no Proxy server, select Next. If your network uses a static IP address or a Proxy server, select Configure Network. Select Static IP address, and then use the numeric keypad on the remote to enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address, and DNS address. Notes • Each group of numbers in the addresses must be three digits; add leading zeros (0) as needed.
Phone Connection Select Next and the Recorder attempts to dial out using the phone line. If the dial-out is successful, the Choose Dial-up Number screen appears. Note If the dial-out is not successful, try the following: check to your phone connections; check to see if there is a voice mail message indicator (tone) on your phone; and make sure your telephone configuration options are correct (do you need to dial a 9 for an outside line, for example).
3. Subscription Status At this point, the Recorder checks the status of your subscription to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. If a subscription was found, select Next to continue. Note If the connection to the Microsoft Program Guide service fails, see Troubleshooting in Appendix B. If a subscription to the Microsoft Program Guide service was not found, try one of the following. • If you have subscribed to the Microsoft Program Guide service, select I registered, try again.
TV Service Provider Select your TV service provider, including standard cable provider, digital cable provider, or satellite provider. If you have digital cable service or satellite TV service, select the brand of TV service set-top box. If you do not know the brand, see your TV service documentation or contact your TV service provider.
6. Set up the Recorder to Change Channels on the Set‑top Box If you have digital cable or satellite TV service, you must connect the cable set-top box or the satellite set-top box to the Recorder so the Recorder can change the channels on the set-top box. Important For the Recorder to record programs received through a cable set-top box or a satellite set-top box, the cable set-top box or the satellite set-top box must remain turned on at all times.
Test Changing Channels This test checks to see if the code you selected will change channels. Use the numeric keypad on the Recorder remote to change to the lowest channel you receive through your set-top box—such as channel 2. Note In this test the channel does not need to change to the lowest channel; the TV image just needs to change to another channel. • If the channel changed to a different show, select The channel changed. • If the channel did not change to another show, select Try another code.
Downloading the Program Guide and Software Updates To receive the Program Guide, subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. For more information about the service, see The Microsoft® Program Guide service in Appendix A. Note The Recorder can connect to a network by using broadband and download Guide listings by using a dial-up connection, at the same time. For more information, see 1. Set up Connection in Set up the Recorder.
Future Software Updates Software updates download as necessary during updates to the Program Guide. Important · If you have a broadband connection, a software update download can take 5 minutes or longer, followed by the Program Guide download and update. The download time can be shorter or longer depending on network traffic. · If you have a dial-up connection, a software update download can take up to 90 minutes, followed by the Program Guide download and update.
Set the Parental Control Policy The Parental Control Policy sets which shows and channels are restricted based upon ratings (both motion picture ratings such as G‑rated, PG‑rated, or R-rated, and TV rating such as TV-MA or TV-17) or you can lock by channel. You can also restrict the viewing of DVDs based upon the DVD rating. Note When you enter the Parental Control PIN, the Recorder is unlocked and the restrictions for the ratings are removed.
Reset To remove all parental control locks and the Parental Control PIN, select Reset. Forgot the Parental Control PIN? If you forget the Parental Control PIN, you can change the PIN by using the Change PIN Authorization Number. 1. If a message requests the Parental Control PIN (see Parental Control Locks earlier), select Forgot PIN. 2. Enter the following Change PIN Authorization Number: 2229566 3. Select Done. 4. Follow the instructions onscreen to create a new PIN.
DVD Settings Set the default language options for DVD playback. Note You cannot access DVD Settings during DVD playback. • DVD Language • Set the default DVD subtitle language. • Change the language of the default audio track (such as English, French, or Spanish). • Set the default language of the DVD menu. • Digital Audio Output • If the Recorder is connected to a home entertainment center amplifier/receiver or a TV that supports Dolby© Digital playback (5.
Parental Control Create a parental control PIN, assign the lock code to different types of shows or change the parental lock code PIN. For more information, see Set the Parental Control Policy. Phone and Network Setup Select Phone and Network Setup to update dial-up and networking settings. You can switch from dial-up to broadband (or vice versa) or change wired (Ethernet), wireless, or dial-up connection settings.
Windows® Media Connect: Access Pictures and Music Stored on a Computer Windows Media Connect provides digital media such as music files (.WMA or .MP3) and pictures (JPEG) from a computer on your home network to the Recorder. The computer must have Windows Media Connect installed in order for the computer to share its files to the Recorder. On the computer containing the media, the Recorder must be registered as a device that can access the files.
Getting Around the Recorder Menus The Recorder remote control (referred to in this User’s Guide as the remote or the Recorder remote) is used to change channels while watching live TV and pause, record, rewind, and fast forward through live TV; control playback of recorded TV programs and DVDs; view pictures; listen to music; navigate within the Recorder menus; and select menu buttons such as Recorded TV, Next, Back, and Cancel. The Start menu is where you access the Recorder functions.
Enter Text by Using the Remote To enter text on-screen, use the numeric keypad on the remote control by pressing the number repeatedly for the desired letter. To enter the letter “b” press the number 2 twice; to enter word “bl” (for example, shows beginning with “blue”), press 2 twice for “b”, and then press number 5 three times for the letter “l”.
Using the Recorder With the Recorder, you can watch TV shows, record shows, pause live TV, replay live TV, and copy shows to a DVD. Many of these features can be used at the same time. For example: • You can watch a recorded show while recording a different show and copying a recording to a DVD. • You can watch a TV show while recording it and copying a recording to a DVD. • You can watch a DVD while recording a show. This section describes all of the features of the Recorder.
Controlling Live TV When you begin watching live TV, you can pause, instant replay the last seven seconds of live TV, and fast forward through live TV. The Recorder temporarily records the previous 90 minutes of live TV. The Recorder even tracks when you switch channels during the previous 90 minutes. When you pause, replay, rewind, skip over or fast forward live TV, a status bar appears on screen.
Turn the TV Off or On Press TV POWER to turn the TV off or on. Note To turn the TV off or on by pressing TV POWER, you must program the Recorder remote to control the TV. For more information, see Program the Remote to Control the TV. Change the TV Volume To change the TV volume, press VOL. Note To change the TV volume by pressing VOL, you must program the Recorder remote to control the TV. For more information, see Program the Remote to Control the TV.
Turn off the Guide To turn off the Guide, press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote.
Record a Show Using the Guide • To record a show in the Guide, display the mini-Guide or the Guide, select the show, and then press REC on the remote. • To record the current and future episodes of a series, press REC twice. Record Using Search Note Program search does not contain listings unless you have a subscription to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. For more information, see The Microsoft® Program Guide in Appendix A. You can find shows to record by using the Search feature.
Record a TV Series Note To record a TV series, you must subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. For more information, see The Microsoft® Program Guide in Appendix A. 1. Display the mini-Guide or the Guide. 2. Select an episode of the series. 3. Press REC on the remote twice. or Press INFO, and then select Record Series. Manually Record a Show Note If you have not subscribed to the Microsoft Program Guide service, you must manually record shows.
Recording Conflicts If you schedule a recording when another show is scheduled to be recorded, you will have a recording conflict. When a recording conflict occurs, you must decide which show to be recorded. If there is a recording conflict, a message will appear warning you of the conflict. You will also see next to the show title in the Guide. If an episode of a series will not record, you will see ! . Change Recording Options 1. Display the mini-Guide or the Guide. 2. Select the show to be recorded. 3.
View a Recorded Show 1. On the Start menu, select Recorded TV. 2. From the list of recordings, select the recorded show you want to watch. Note To change the list of recordings, select Sort by Date or Sort by Title. View Scheduled Recordings 1. On the Start menu, select Recorded TV. 2. Select Scheduled. View Info about a Recorded Show In Recorded TV, select the recorded show and press OK.
Connect a USB drive for storage 1. Make sure the Recorder is turned on. 2. If you are viewing pictures (My Pictures) or listening to music (My Music), press Start on the remote to exit My Pictures or My Music and display the Start menu. 3. Connect the USB drive to one of the USB ports on the Recorder. 4. Follow the on-screen messages to use the USB device for additional storage. Remove a USB drive Important When you disconnect a USB drive, make sure the Recorder is powered off. 1.
Search Search finds shows based upon different conditions you specify. Note Search does not contain listings unless you have a subscription to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. For more information, see The Microsoft® Program Guide in Appendix A. • Title search the Recorder searches for any show title beginning with each character you enter.
DVD Controls On the Recorder remote, use the following buttons on the remote to control DVD playback.
Copy of Commercial/Retail Copyrighted DVDs The Recorder cannot copy or record commercial or retail copyrighted DVDs (such as, motion picture DVDs or retail DVDs of TV shows) to the Recorder disk drive, a USB device, or a computer. Copy a Recording to a DVD 1. Insert a blank DVD into the disc tray. 2. On the Start menu, select Create DVD. 3. When the list of recorded shows is displayed, select the shows to copy. You can view the list of recorded shows by selecting Sort by Date or Sort by Title.
Copy the Next Portion of a Recording onto a DVD 1. Insert the next DVD you want to copy to. 2. In the list of recorded shows, select the recorded show to continue copying. 3. If the remaining portion of the show will fit on the DVD, you may select additional shows to copy to the DVD (if there is enough room). Select Create DVD. 4. A message displays telling you how much of the show has been copied and how much will be copied now.
My Music The Recorder is a great way to play music on your TV. If you connect the Recorder to your home entertainment center amplifier, the music will play through the amplifier, providing a rich music experience. Find Music to Play When you select My Music on the Start menu, the Recorder searches for collections of music stored on a CD or DVD in the disc tray, on an attached USB device, or on computers connected to the home network that use Windows Media Connect.
Use PLAY, PAUSE, SKIP, and REPLAY on the remote to control playback. For more information, see the Remote Control Reference. Play Music on a USB Device or Another Computer 1. On the Start menu, select My Music. 2. Select the USB device or a computer. (If a CD or DVD is inserted in the Recorder, it will also appear. You may select that as well.) 3. To play all the tracks in order, select Play All. To play a single track, select the track.
Send to PC A recorded show that is not copy-protected can be copied from the Recorder to a shared folder on a computer connected to a network. Before you send a recording to a computer, you must know if the computer is running • Windows® XP Home Edition • Windows® XP Professonal Note When the Recorder is sending a recording to a computer, the Create DVD functionality is not available.
If you do not have a network user account: • Create a new user account. For more information, search for the topic Create a new user account in Help and Support on the Windows® XP Start menu. Note The Recorder does not support spaces in network user account names. The Recorder does support the underscore character ( _ ) in network user account names. • Make sure the network account is not disabled and you do not have to change the network password the next time you log on. To check this: 1.
• You must know the network name of your computer. This is usually the name of the computer. For example, the name of your home computer may be HomePC. • The location of the shared folder on the network is the path to the folder in the form \\ComputerName\FolderName. For this example, the path to the shared folder is \\HomePC\CopiedShows. Note When connecting the Recorder to a computer, there is no need to disable your firewall or network security. Use Send to PC to Copy a Recording to a Computer 1.
Appendix A: The Microsoft® Program Guide The Microsoft® Program Guide service enables all of the features of the Recorder. With a subscription, the following features are available to you: • The Program Guide, including up to two weeks of TV listings • Search for upcoming shows • Record shows by selecting the show in the Guide or Mini-Guide and pressing REC on the remote. • Record TV series To subscribe to the service or for more information, visit www. microsoftprogramguide.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Issue Solution The Recorder Setup Wizard disappeared. The Setup Wizard automatically dismisses from the screen after 30 minutes of inactivity. Depending on your TV service, you may see live TV or a snowy picture. To resume Setup, select Start > Settings > Run Setup Again. The Program Guide is blank. • To receive the Program Guide, you must subscribe to the Microsoft® Program Guide service. For more information, see The Microsoft® Program Guide in Appendix A.
<<< continued If using wireless broadband connection: • Make sure the Recorder is receiving an IP address. On the Start menu, select Settings > System Information and confirm there is an IP address and that the IP address is correct. • Make sure your network settings are correct. On the Start menu, select Settings > Phone and Network Setup. • Make sure your broadband serivce is working.
Issue Solution The TV picture is lost when the Composite/480i/480p switch is changed. Make sure the Recorder is in Standby mode or the Recorder is turned off if you change the Composite/480i/480p switch. • Standby mode: Press Power on the front of the Recorder, or press POWER on the remote. The power light will turn off and the front panel displays the current time only.
Issue Solution There is no audio. • Make sure the remote is programmed to change the volume on the TV or mute the TV. For mor information, see Program the Remote to Control the TV. • Check the audio connections between the cable set-top box or the satellite set-top box and the Recorder. For more information, see Connect the Recorder to the TV, Audio Components, and Internet. • Check the audio connections between the Recorder and the TV or home entertainment system.
Issue Solution Cannot change channels or the cable set-top box or satellite set-top box changes to the wrong channel. The IR control cable may not be properly positioned or the IR settings for the remote may be incorrect. Make sure: • The cable set-top box or satellite set-top box is turned on. The set-top box must be left on at all times. If not, the Recorder cannot change channels and cannot record TV shows you schedule.
Issue Solution Channels do not change with the serial data control cable connected. Restart both the satellite set-top box and the Recorder. If this channels still do not change, use the IR control cable instead. Notes: • Some satellite set-top boxes support the use of the serial data control cable to change channels and the IR control cable. However, not all of theses specific satellite set-top boxes enable the serial input port. For more information, check with the set-top box manufacturer.
Specifications General Television System Channel Coverage Power Requirement Power Consumption Hard Disk Drive Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimension (W x D x H) Weight NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i) Unscrambled Air/Analog CATV 1-135 AC 120V, 60Hz 65W 160GB 41°F to 95°F 5 % to 90 % 16.9 x 11.8 x 2.
LG Electronics, Inc. LRM-519 Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
