DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : RC1000 PAL CD-R/RW Before connecting, operating adjusting this product, booklet carefully and completely. please read this instruction or FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
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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 with DVD and Video CD. 33-36 Operation PlayingaDVDorVideoCD..............33 . . . . . . GeneralFeatures......................33 ?MovingtoanotherTITLE.............33 33 Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK ? . . . ?Search...........................33 ? Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . ?Playmodes.......................34 ?RepeatA-B.......................34 ?TimeSearch.......................34 ?Zoom............................35 ?MarkerSearch...................
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 or accompanying feature content music album. 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 Remote Control 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. Point the remote control at the remote ? on video recording and press Battery Installation You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder.
Overview (Continued) Precautions Notes Handling the unit Handling on 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. 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 the disc.
Front Panel POWER Switches the Recorder ON AV3 IN OFF. or Ejects IN/AUDIO IN (VIDEO EJECT (Z) the tape in the VCR deck. (Left/Right)) PLAY Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). Starts (N) playback. INTRODUC STOP Stops playback or (x) recording. PAUSE/STEP AV3 IN (X/C) Pause playback or recording temporarily, press repeatedly for frameby-frame playback.
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 +/--: input for recording (Tuner or AV1-3). - - 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 Component 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. -- -- -- 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. ote 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) Auto Clock Set 3 When Channel auto search is b / B and Date or are completed the actual Time automatically. If the time in the Enter the necessary information for date and time. also set recorder is not correct, the clock must be set display manually. Auto Clock Set Auto TV Manual Aspect VCR VCR (up/down): Changes cursor position. Edit Play Aspect Date / -- AV2 Connection Progressive Scan Year Time : -- Factory Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press SETUP.
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 Programming Program Some Edit options 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 60.). Disc Record Mode You picture quality for DVD recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). Rating can set the Set Password GB Area Code Disc Record Mode XP VCR Record Mode SP VCR Record LP Auto 1 2 3 4 5 6 System EP Chapter Press SETUP.
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 in DVD+RW / +R disc matted DVD-RW disc, set to ON to or VR mode for- prevent accidental of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF. recording, editing or deleting HOKUP Initialize Finalize Disc Label Disc Protect OFF PBC ON AutoPlay PBC Set - - Playback Control (PBC) ON: Video CDs with PBC to On or Off. played according to the PBC.
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 chapter number and total number chapters, and skips to the desired chapter 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 CD, press AUDIO then press main and b / B audio Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main + Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO. This unit can 3D SUR. VR Video recalled.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Playing Disc an MP3 CD The Recorder can Audio CD play can MP3/WMA or WMA play Also, 2. on DVD±RW disc. or Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, MP3/WMA Recordings on page 38. read the notes To menu display the the Recorder recordings CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R 1 Music 1. audio CDs. MP3/WMA formatted Insert Operation menu options, tack (or folder) on on a Program menu Play: Play the on a then press ENTER.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Pause MP3 CD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP Operation (Continued) WMA Repeat (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. A-B N (PLAY) or To press repeat sequence in a Moving MP3 The WMA > 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.
with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Programmed Playback The function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program contain 99 tracks Program tracks (MP3/WMA). can Insert 1 Audio CD 2 3 Audio CD an or a then press ENTER. The options appears Use vVto on folder or the "Program Move from the selected track. change Random: Plays tracks in random Delete: Deletes the menu. the Add" icon List Program from track(s) menu. then press ENTER.
JPEG File Operation JPEG File Viewing a The recorder can play discs with Before playing JPEG recordings, Recordings" at right. 1 Insert 6 JPEG To stop viewing The Photo menu read "Notes JPEG on reappears. Skip Images While disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV press SKIP (.
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 period a programmed to record up to 8 pro- Enter the necessary information for your timer 2 recording(s). of 1 month. 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.
from Recording from External Recording You can record from camcorder external 1 or External an an external VCR, connected Input Components component, such as a to any of the recorder's inputs. Make sure that the component you record from is connected properly want to to the Recorder. See page 18. 2 Press AV repeatedly to select the external input to record from.
Title List and List Menu Chapter VR Using the Title The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your and where you can delete titles and make other List-Original menu ip 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 the Title 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 Using List Menu Chapter the Title List (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 55). 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 remaining time available 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 or one. This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title.
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 49.
Title and Hide Chapter Editing (Continued) Use this function to hide or Chapter 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 2 source You 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 DVD+R discs. or menu. Title List menu at the end of the Disc. input nel, AV1-3).
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 200-240V, 35W 430 X 78.5 X 354 5.
human touch Technology with the GUARANTEE LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will 1. All 2. The dealer provide the following services in order to faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. will be expedite replaced this Guarantee.
