DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : RC68223W PAL CD-R/RW Before connecting, operating please read this instruction booklet or adjusting this product, carefully and completely.
Safety Precautions CAUTION NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS: It is forbidden RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear.
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 31-34 Operation with DVD and Video CD. PlayingaDVDorVideoCD..............31 . . . . . . GeneralFeature.......................31 ?MovingtoanotherTITLE.............31 31 Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK ? . . . ?Search...........................31 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 31 ?SlowMotion.......................32 ?Random..........................32 ? . ?Repeat..........................32 ?RepeatA-B.......................32 ?TimeSearch......................
Overview Recordable Discs DVD-RW Video Disc (Digital These Discs - be recorded can be erased, then you the same Disc. DVD-R Video Disc (Digital Video Disc (Digital These Discs can be recorded DVD+R Video Disc disc) Audio CD (8 In addition, this unit ReWritable): on repeatedly. be erased, then you the same Disc. cm (VCD) (8cm/12cmdisc) + Recordings can record again on cm/12 Video CD After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it any more.
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms Title About (DVD only) About the The main film content accompanying or feature content music album. or " Each title is assigned locate it easily. you to a title reference number enabling (Video Sections of a CD and audio CD picture or a only) piece assigned musical audio CD. Each track is or an on a a video CD track number, you to locate the track you want.
Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc Is How No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW re-recordable/erasable medium.
Overview About DVD (Continued) Notes for recording ? The recorder otes ? 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. ? on ? ? Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper Disc and ? of your discs.
Overview Recording (Continued) TV audio channels This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 20) is set to Auto, then if the broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio. If the broadcast is non-NICAM, the regular audio is always recorded. Restrictions ? ? on video Remote Control Point the remote control at the remote and press sensor the buttons. Remote Control recording 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 by the 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 POWER EJECT Switches the Recorder ON INPUT2 (VIDEO or OFF. Ejects IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, an (Z) the tape in the VCR deck. PLAY external source Starts (N) playback. VCR, Camcorder, etc.). INTRODUC STOP Stops playback or (x) recording. PAUSE/STEP (X/C) playback or recording temporarily, press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
Function Disc Display Window type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording recording or a timer programmed. is 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.
Remote Control Overview POWER Switches the recorder ON EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray. OFF. or - DVD - DVD. (See 60) AV: Selects the TV's Select the Recorder's function mode to on or off. source. PR +/--: Selects TV's channel. VCR. VOL +/--: Adjusts TV's volume. Temporarily turns TV sound OFF, press again to restore. MUTE: AV the page POWER: Turns the TV VCR Changes in the VCR deck.
Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT Connect to into the power TV with Y Pb Pr AUDIO OUT AC Power Cord Plug a Connect to source. (Left/Right) amplifier, receiver an (Y Pb Pr) inputs. or VIDEO IN 1 / AUDIO IN 1 stereo system. (Left/Right) Connect the audio/video output of an external (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). AERIAL RF.
Connections ips Depending your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections on described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution -- Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the input channel. AUDIO OUT jack to TV. Tune the TV to the correct video -- Do not connect the Recorder's the -- in of your audio system.
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 Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the right in jacks on your stereo system, using the audio Recorder to the audio left and amplifier, receiver, (A).
Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting Connections to Recorder Connect the Using input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the Recorder jacks on your accessory compo- to the audio/video out nent, using audio/video cables. If you use VIDEO IN the S-VIDEO IN jack on the jack on the front panel, front panel is not available.
Before Initial In this Operation GENERAL Settings system, there menu several ways to are cus- settings provided. Most menus consist of 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 sys- Auto Programming tomize the tem will appear on the TV screen. The third level can be B.
Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit You a can edit channel manually (add, delete, Program You etc.). move, nels Auto Edit Aspect Program Program Play System Progressive Scan Factory 1 2 3 4 Set search to select and store TV chan- List options List menu. on appears 2. Use v / V to select 'Program options then press ENTER. Program Edit menu appears. Program List the left side of the Edit' option from the Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.
Before Operation (Continued) Edit Program Sort TV channels (Continued) You Station Rename You can name sort the manually program's position stations independently. Names can be long. 1. Use v / V to select a program on the menu then press ENTER. List options List menu. appears on Program List the left side of the option from press ENTER. Program List options then Keyboard menu appears.
Before Operation (Continued) Clock Set 1 2 3 4 VCR Press SETUP. The Setup Your video recorder menu While the GENERAL move During play your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually. is option menu. selected, press B Auto to the second level. Use v / V to select the Clock Set option.
Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Factory Setting If you need to, you ry reset the recorder to all its facto- can settings. Select 'SET' icon then press ENTER. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Output according to the type Set the recorder's Audio audio system you of use. ote Some options can not be reset.
Before Operation (Continued) Sampling Frequency LOCK If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is Set Password made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. To signals If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit will pass each type of signal through without any further processing.
Before Movie Operation (Continued) Country 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. These scenes are Code Enter the code of a Ratings alternative 1 Movie Country IL Code being played played with Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 3 4 5 While the LOCK option is option. 1 selected, press B to to the second level.
Before Operation (Continued) RECORD VCR Record Disc Record Mode Your video recorder can set the picture quality for DVD recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). dual colour standards, PAL During recording your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually.
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Finalize DISC Disc Initialize Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings in place so that the disc 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 can If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode.
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Label Disc Protect Use this to enter for the disc. This a name ? ? The disc name can For discs formatted only see a When name appears when you load the disc and when you disc information on-screen. display be up to 32 characters long. on a different Recorder, you will recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode for- matted DVD-RW disc, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded.
Before Operation General Explanation of On-Screen Display Changing If 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.
Before Operation Displaying Information (Continued) on-screen DVD Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current title/chapter number Title and total number of : Chapter: DVD 1/4 3/28 / 0:06:32 Shows the Current mode. 2:12:10 titles/chapters.
Before Operation Displaying Information (Continued) on-screen Shows the VR elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the title name, Menu 01/01/04 ORG 1/6 titles, and skips mode. Selection Method 4/26 Time search 0:10:30 Digital Audio Output mode D DUAL M+S Sound chapters, and Shows the number and total number of chapter skips to the desired chapter number. elapsed playing time, and point by the elapsed time directly.
Operation Playing with DVD and Video CD DVD a Video CD or DVD Playback Setup When the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. Before using Turn the TV on and select the video input 1 to open the disc disc has more than Load your chosen disc in the side down. Press OPEN/CLOSE 3 READING playback appears starts on (Z) DVD When tray. the display window, and start, press N automatically. (PLAY).
with DVD and Video CD Operation General Features Video CDs (Continued) Video VR +RW 1 Press PAUSE/STEP The recorder will +R Track: ? All: a desired repeat mode. repeats the current track. repeats the all tracks on the disc. ? OFF: does not VCD a PAUSE mode. the Setup The DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode. 27. (m) or play repeatedly. ote go into PAUSE mode. On 2 Press BACKWARD Track/All/Off Repeat ? (X) during playback.
Operation with DVD and Video CD General Features (Continued) 3 (continued) Press CLEAR. "Delete selected marker. Continue?" message appears. Zoom 4 Use b / B to select "Yes" then press ENTER. DVD 5 Repeat steps 6 To 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 still or playback to acti- vate the Zoom function. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence shown below.
with DVD and Video CD Operation the Audio Channel Changing VCD Video VR +RW Last Condition +R a channel LEFT (STEREO, or Memory This recorder memorizes the Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio With (Continued) RIGHT). off the recorder. If you load memorized, the latest stop both recalled. main and settings for the last disc that you have viewed.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Playing Disc an CD The Recorder can Audio CD play MP3 can MP3/WMA or WMA play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder MP3/WMA formatted recordings on playing MP3/WMA recordings, Recordings on page 36. read the notes Insert a disc and close the AUDIO CD TV or menu display options menu options, Music-Audio CD menu appears on select a tack (or folder) on then press ENTER. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Pause MP3 1 Press PAUSE/STEP 2 To return to Operation (Continued) 3 To exit SEARCH WMA N playback, press (X) again. (PLAY) or press To repeat PAUSE/STEP CD MP3 sequence in a Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the 3 To exit the sequence and return to normal A-B again. The Repeat icon disappears from the Notes an ing playback on MP3/WMA CD Repeat Track/All(Folder)/Off The recorder desired repeat mode. TRACK: repeats the current track.
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks 1 an Audio CD Audio CD or MP3/WMA CD 2 Use vVto select Use vVto 3 track a then press ENTER. The options appears menu on highlight on the "Program Delete: Deletes the the List the left side of the the steps 4 Repeat Program the place Program List. additional tracks on list.
JPEG File Viewing Operation JPEG File a 6 JPEG can play discs with JPEG files. playing JPEG recordings, read "Notes Recordings" at right. To at any stop viewing The Photo menu time, press STOP. reappears. The recorder Before 1 Insert a disc and close the The Photo menu appears on JPEG tray.
VCR Mode Tape Playback Special Effect Playback Preparation Before the remote control, press the VCR but- using Turn the TV and select on operated. the video input Horizontal lines source con- playback (noise bars) notes will appear the TV on screen. This is normal. nected to the Recorder. The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, sound during search.
Basic Recording Recording from Basic a TV Instant Timer Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc tape is full 1 or Switch you stop the DVD) or disc or the on for Instant Timer or recording. and load a recordable that the TV to initialize the disc Set a Recording (See input is set to this recorder. Follow steps from TV). 2 ing a Use PROG.
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 can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a recordable DVD disc using the DUBBING (or DUB) button. You 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 This Recorder grams within 1 be can a period programmed 3 Press ENTER to save the program. The Timer Record List will appear. 4 Press RETURN to record up to 8 pro- of 1 month. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear. to exit the Timer Record (O) List. Make Timer Record Media PR DVD Date 9 Start Time 16/05 Sun C07 OK 198 SP 10:07 5 tape min Free End Time Mode 11:00 SP TIMER REC Timer Rec List Standby.
Timer Recording (Continued) Timer Checking Programming is turned ? ? ? Recording Details be checked whenever the Recorder can Press TIMER REC twice. on. Use v / V to select timer a recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. RECODING Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. Timer Record List Media PR Date Start Time Length 11 16/05 Sun 10:12 30min Edit Canceling CLEAR Delete Check SP Rec.
Recording from External an Input Recording from External You external component, such as a to any of the recorder's can record from camcorder external or an Components VCR, connected ? from this ? ? that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the 1 sure 2 repeatedly to select the external input to record from.
Recording from External an Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Using DV, also known as i.LINK, 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. You may see the following messages appear TV screen when using the DV IN jack. The i.LINK interface is also known "i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" ? ? IEEE 1394-1995. logo only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders.
Title List and List Menu Chapter VR Using the Title The Title is where you build and edit your and where you can delete titles and make other List-Original menu ip List-Original 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 repeatedly to (Continued) VR Menu List-Playlist Press LIST/DISC MENU 1 List Menu Chapter Using display menu. Use the v / V buttons to display the previous/ next page if there are more than 6 titles.
Title List and Using Chapter the Title List From the Title List display play, can (Continued) Video menu you List Menu Deleting name and Before delete titles. Once a display the Title List. ? Title List 4hour 21min LP Free Date 5/16 0:20:15 TITLE 2 5/17 0:43:30 TITLE 3 5/18 0:33:00 TITLE 4 5/19 0:10:00 TITLE 5 5/20 0:15:00 TITLE 6 5/21 0:17:00 DISPLAY deleting a title from a DVD-RW disc, the remaining time available for recording will only When Info.
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.
Title List and Using List Menu Chapter the Title List (Continued) +R menu The Title List is where you can see the all recorded can delete titles and make other titles, and where you 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 List menu Press LIST/DISC MENU to display Using the 1 2 +R 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 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 Making Chapter Editing (Continued) New a VR Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to 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 53). the Adding Additional Title/Chapters Playlist VR You add can an --- The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chap- Playlist 1 not automatically copied over into the Playlist can .
Title and Deleting VR a Chapter Editing (Continued) Title/Chapter +RW Deleting +R 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 Chapter List menu, the title or chapter is actually You can 1 Title remaining time available for recording increases.
Title and Naming You 2 VR Title a can name 32 characters 1 Chapter Editing (Continued) titles Video independently. +RW Names +R can be up to long. VR Two +RW Use v/V to select 'Title Name' option then press ENTER. menu appears. e.g., If you select "Title Name" on Title List-Original Original chapters into 1 bine then press ENTER. Chapter List options appears e.g.
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 LIST/DISC MENU Title repeatedly to display List-Playlist display the Chapter List-Playlist menu, "Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu" on menu. To 1 2 Press LIST/DISC MENU to Chapter List one chapter. recording, editing 3 display Title List menu.
Title and Hide Chapter Editing (Continued) Use this function to hide Chapter or 1 List a Divide One Title Into Two +R title/chapter on the Title List Use this command to menu. On the Title List use +RW Title/Chapter a Chapter or vVbBto choose a title or chapter you want to hide then press ENTER. Options 2 appears Select 'Hide' on on the title up into two new titles. screen.
Additional Information Video Clean-up Recording You VR simply clean-up (erase) all contents on the disc recording from the first section of the disc. disc format is not changed. 1 2 Switch the recorder and load on recordable a +RW You button for (z) more on the TV screen. Delete all titles and record? No Yes displayed on capable of playing menu that is player the DVD+RW EDITNG than 3 seconds. The message will appears view the Title List can DVD+R discs.
Language Code Enter the (See appropriate 22).
Country Code Enter the appropriate List code number for the initial setting "Country Code" (See page 24).
Controlling You can Your TV with the control the sound level, input source, supplied power switch of your LG TV with the and remote. Controlling You You can control your TV using Remote Supplied the buttons below. can other TVs with the remote 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.
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. No The TV is not set to receive Recorder picture. Plug the power securely. cord into the wall outlet Select the appropriate video input mode the TV so the picture from the DVD Recorder appears on the TV screen. signal output. on The video cable is not connected Connect the video cable securely. securely.
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 play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player. The disc was Finalize the disc. (page 26) will not No solution. recorded in VR mode, The other player must be RW ble in order to play it. Discs recorded with copy-once material played on other players. No solution. The Use another disc.
Specifications General AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W Power requirements consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Power 430 X 78.5 X 354 5.
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