RC288-W_NA4ISLB_ENG DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : RC288 PAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc . . .
Overview Recordable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more. DVD+RW (Digital Video Disc + ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. About the Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to enable you to locate the chapter you want.
Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits.
About DVD recording otes • 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 care of your discs.
Overview (Continued) Recording TV audio channels Remote Control Operation Range This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 18) 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 sensor and press the buttons. Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder.
Overview (Continued) Handling the unit 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 may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 POWER 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P/SCAN 1. 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. 10. Remote Sensor Point the Recorder remote control here. 2. Disc Tray Insert a disc here. 11. DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. 3. PLAY/PAUSE (N/X) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. 4. STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. 5. REC (z) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. 6.
Remote Control Overview DVD Select the Recorder’s function mode to DVD. VCR Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. CLEAR - Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. - Reset tape counter to zero. AV/INPUT Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-3, or DV IN). AUDIO ( ) Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD).
Rear Panel ANTENNA IN Connect the aerial to this terminal. OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. INPUT1 (VIDEO / AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
Connections Caution – Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. – Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. – Do not connect your Recorder via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system. Connecting to the Aerial Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder.
Connections (Continued) Connecting 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 Right AUDIO OUTPUT 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 (Continued) Connect the INPUT1 or AV IN 2 on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder/video deck to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.
Before Operation Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or after resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, tuner channels and clock automatically. Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display. Use v / V to select a language then press ENTER. From the Home Menu screen you can access certain functions. Press HOME. The Home menu appears. The unit will be in tuner mode always when the Home menu appears.
HOME. v / V to select a PR number then press 1 Press The Home menu appears. 7 Use ENTER. Program List options appear on the left side of the Use b / B to select the Setup option. menu display. 2 Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER While the Start option is selected, press ENTER. 8 to confirm. 3 Program Edit: Edits the selected program. Press B to move to the second level. Station Rename: Edits the station name.
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Sort TV channels manually Station Rename You can sort the program’s position on the Program List menu. You can name stations independently. Names can be up to 5 characters long. 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appear on the left side of the Program List menu. 2. Use v / V to select ‘Station Rename’ option from Program List options then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. 1.
Before Operation (Continued) Clock Set VCR Play System HOOKUP 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. HOME. 1 Press The Home menu appears. 2 Use b / B to select the Setup option. 3 While the Start option is selected, press ENTER. 4 Press B to move to the second level. 5 Use v / V to select the Clock Set option.
Before Operation (Continued) Factory Set If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Select ‘SET’ icon then press ENTER and auto setup menu will appear. (See page 16). ote Some options can not be reset. Language Settings Display Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Language Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and Subtitle. - Original: The original language set for the disc is selected.
Audio Settings Sampling Frequency Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is 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.
Before Operation (Continued) Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password To access the Rating, Set Password and Area Code features, you must enter a 4-digit security password. 5. Select “OK” then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code as shown above. Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
Before Operation (Continued) Area Code HOOKUP Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Code List”, page 54.). HOME. 1 Press The Home menu appears. 2 Use b / B to select the Setup option. 3 While the Start option is selected, press ENTER. 4 Use v / V to select the Lock option. 5 Press B to move to the second level. 6 Use v / V to select the Area Code option. 7 Press B to move to the third level.
Before Operation (Continued) DV Record Audio Disc Settings You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting. On the Audio 1 setting, the sound that was recorded while shooting is used. On the Audio 2 setting, the overdubbed sound is used.
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 MENU / LIST or TITLE. Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you display disc information on-screen. • The disc name can be up to 32 characters long.
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect About DivX(R) When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF. We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.
Before Operation (Continued) This manual gives basic instructions for 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 or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TITLE DVD Playback Setup Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. your chosen disc in the tray, with the 2 Load playback side down.
General Features (Continued) Slow Motion DVD Video VR +RW +R VCD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD(M) during PAUSE mode. The Recorder will enter SLOW mode. 3 Use the BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) to select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4, or t 1/2 (backward), or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4, or T 1/2 (forward). With a Video CD, the Slow speed changes: T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward).
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) 3 Press CLEAR. Zoom 4 Use b / B to select “OK” then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene. DVD Video VR +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 to activate the Zoom function. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence shown below.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) VCD Video VR +RW +R Last Condition Memory DivX With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main + Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO.
Playing a DivX Movie Disc Playing a DivX Movie Disc Movie menu options Using this unit you can play DivX disc. Before playing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Movie menu then press ENTER. Movie menu options appear. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The Movie menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on page 34. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. AUDIO CD or MP3/WMA CD menu appears on the TV screen. Music menu options 1. To display menu options, select a track (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. 2.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause CD MP3 Search WMA 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. Moving to Another Track CD MP3 WMA CD 1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD(M) during playback. The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode. 2 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD(M) to select the required speed: m, ,, mm (backward) or M, <, MM (forward). Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu screen. Press SKIP (.
JPEG File Operation JPEG The recorder can play JPEG files from discs. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings” on page 36. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV screen. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. 6 The Photo menu reappears. Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (. or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.
VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Special Effect Playback Before using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder. Normal Playback 1 VHS Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the Recorder will powerup automatically.
Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Follow steps 1-5 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length.
Basic Recording (Continued) Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a recordable DVD disc using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. ote If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or Discs).
Timer Recording 1 2 Use b / B to select the TV option. Use v / V to select the Timer Record option then 3 press ENTER. The Timer Record List will appear. the necessary information for your timer 5 Enter recording(s). 6 7 8 • 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 menu. • Press RETURN (O) to display Timer Record List. Press ENTER to save the program.
Timer Recording (Continued) Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on. Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 39. • Use v / V to select a timer recording. • Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. • Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. Canceling a Timer Recording You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.
Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’s external inputs. You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder. Before recording, make sure that the audio input for the DV IN jack is set up (see page 24).
Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this 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 (DVCSD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible. • You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder.
Title List and Chapter List Menu VR The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play individual titles directly from the Title List-Original menu. The recorder must be stopped in order to edit using the Title List-Original. 1 Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Original menu.
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List-Playlist Menu VR 1 Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. • Use the v / V buttons to display the previous/ next page if there are more than 6 titles. • To exit the Title List-Playlist, press RETURN (O). Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu VR DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display 1 Press the Title List-Playlist menu.
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Video From the Title List display you can play, name and delete titles. Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List screen changes its appearance and all you can do is select titles to play. 1 Press DISC MENU / LIST to display the Title List. Deleting a Title Video Before a disc is finalized, you can delete titles recorded on the disc.
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu +RW +R 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 the Title List menu. 1 Press DISC MENU / LIST to display the 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 a title or 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 Chapter Editing (Continued) Making a New Playlist VR Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 49). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) When 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 ListOriginal or Chapter List-Original menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Naming a Title VR Video +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One You can name titles independently. 1 VR +R On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the menu. Use v/V to select ‘Title Name’ option then press 2 ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. e.g., If you select “Title Name” on Title List-Original menu. +RW +R Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Moving a Playlist Chapter VR Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. menu.(DVD+RW/+R) Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display Title List-Playlist menu. To display the Chapter List-Playlist menu, refer to “Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu” on page 46. EDITING 1 ‘Protect’ option on the options. 3 Select e.g.
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Divide One Title Into Two Time Search +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1 On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen. Select ‘Edit - Divide’ from the Title List menu options. 2 ENTER when ‘Divide’ option is highlight3 Press ed. Title Edit-Divide menu appears and goes into STOP You can select a start point for the title.
Additional Information +RW To overwrite a new video recording to a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available on DVD+R, which always record at the end of the Disc. 1 Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. TITLE button. 2 Press Title List menu will appear as below. ip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). Select input source you want to record (channel, AV1-2, DV). 1 DISC MENU / LIST to display the Title List 2 Press menu.
Language Code and Area Code List Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control your TV using the buttons below. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (see the table below). 2.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Solution Cause Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen. The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable securely.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Symptom Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 25) Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution. The disc was recorded in VR mode. The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 24W 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (w x h x d) 4.
P/NO : MFL36995836
