DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL : RC7723W PAL CD-R/RW Before connecting, operating adjusting this product, booklet carefully and completely.
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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 RECORDING 31-34 Operation with DVD and Video CD. PlayingaDVDorVideoCD..............31 . . . . . . GeneralFeatures......................31 ?MovingtoanotherTITLE.............31 31 Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK ? . . . ?Search...........................31 ? Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 31 ?SlowMotion.......................32 . ?Playmodes.......................32 ?RepeatA-B.......................32 ?TimeSearch.......................32 ?Zoom................
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 accompanying 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 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. Cards ? ? ? ? ? Restrictions ? ? on video recording You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.
Overview (Continued) the unit Handling 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. Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center outward.
Front Panel POWER Switches the Recorder ON INPUT2 (VIDEO or OFF. Ejects IN/AUDIO IN EJECT (Z) the tape in the VCR deck. (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). INTRODUC STOP Stops playback or (x) recording. PLAY Starts INPUT 2 (N) playback. (S-VIDEO IN) Connect the S-Video output of external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). an REC Starts OPEN/CLOSE Opens or (Z) (z) recording.
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.
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 +/--: for input recording (Tuner, AV1-3, or DV IN). - - in options a menu. (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 Plug TV with Y Pb Pr Pb Pr) inputs. AUDIO OUT AC Power Cord into the power a (Y (Left/Right) an amplifier, receiver Connect to source. or VIDEO IN 1 / AUDIO IN 1 stereo system. (Left/Right) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (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 Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. not connect the Recorder's AUDIO OUT jack to phono in jack (record deck) 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 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 Connecting (A/V) Connections to Recorder input jacks (AV1, AV2) on the Recorder the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. to If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. the front or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.
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.). Edit search to select and store TV chan- 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 Aspect VCR a Programming Program TV perform manually. can nels Auto Edit Play System List Program Progressive Scan Factory Set a menu. 2.
Before Operation (Continued) Edit Program Deleting (Continued) You Station Rename You stations can name up to 5 characters independently. Names be can program on the Program List menu then press ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Program List Program Program List options then Keyboard menu appears. Language from options Setting press ENTER. a program List then press ENTER. option from Program List The Program is deleted.
Before Operation (Continued) TV Aspect You can Progressive Scan choose: 4:3 Letter Box: Select when nected. Displays a theatrical standard 4:3 TV is images picture. above and below the 4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a with masking standard 4:3 TV is con- bars con- nected. The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan style ture is played back are cut off). in that 16:9 Wide: Select when a style (Both sides of the pic- 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Before Operation (Continued) Factory Setting AUDIO If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Select 'SET' icon then press ENTER. Each DVD disc has Set the recorder's audio system you variety of audio output options. Audio Output according to the type a of use. ote Some options can Dolby Digital not be reset. PCM: Select when connected to Auto Programming Program amplifier.
Before Operation (Continued) Sampling Frequency LOCK (Parental 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 signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. To 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 Operation (Continued) Rating Area Code Movies Enter the code of DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control used to rate the DVD video information that (See certain on applies scenes on to the disc complete the disc. These or to "Area Code a Ratings country-dependent. alternative 1 Set Password IL Area Code being played played with scenes. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2 3 4 5 While the LOCK option.
Before Operation (Continued) RECORD VCR Record Disc Record Mode Your video recorder You set the 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. XP Disc Record Mode VCR Record Mode SP VCR Record Mode VCR Record LP VCR Record EP DV Record Audio PAL Auto MESECAM Auto 2 dual colour Disc Record Mode System DV Record Audio 1 uses and MESECAM.
Before Operation (Continued) DISC Finalize Initialize 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 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 Follow Operation (Continued) steps 1-3 1 Use 2 Press 3 Press 4 Keyboard as shown Initialize v / V to select the Disc Label on page 26. option. PBC Set - - B to to the third level. move Edit icon is Playback Control (PBC) ON: Video CDs with PBC to On or Off. played according to the PBC. are played the same way as are OFF: Video CDs with PBC Audio CDs. highlighted. ENTER. Initialize menu HOKUP Finalize appears.
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 title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title 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 DVD 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 normal press CLEAR or press until the normal picture appears. playback, repeatedly Use b / B to select "OK" then press ENTER.
Operation the Audio Channel Changing VCD With VR Video a Video with DVD and Video CD +RW Last Condition +R DivX CD, press AUDIO then press main and audio Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L), Bilingual (R), or a mix of both (Main + Bilingual) by pressing AUDIO. 3D SUR. VR Video recalled.
Playing Playing DivX Movie Disc a DivX Movie Disc a ip this unit you can play DivX disc. Before playing DivX files, read "About DivX movie files" on page 35 Using 1. Insert disc and close the a appears the TV on tray. The Movie menu If the subtitle still does not press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds then another language code of the subtitle is 1-2 steps Movie proceeded, options menu 9 Items divx_vod_drm after the displayed properly. screen.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Playing Disc an or MP3 M/C CD WMA MP3/WMA 1. play play can audio CDs. MP3/WMA formatted Also, the Recorder recordings Memory Card. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, MP3/WMA Recordings on page 37. Insert To menu display menu TV MP3/WMA CD read the notes appears Program Play: tack (or folder) on Starts CD options playback the selected track. Add Random Program Add: Adds the track(s) Program List. (page 38) Random: order.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Pause MP3 CD 1 Press PAUSE/STEP Operation (Continued) M/C WMA Repeat (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. N A-B (PLAY) or To press repeat sequence in a to Another Track The MP3 Press SKIP . > 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.
Programmed Playback The with Audio CD and MP3/WMA function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program Program can contain tracks (MP3/WMA). Insert 1 2 3 Audio CD an Audio CD 99 tracks or then press ENTER. The options appears Use vVto folder or on on highlight the "Program Use v / V to select menu. to place Move on Random a the List to the on List. Program the highlight press ENTER. The all marked tracks the "Program menu.
JPEG File Operation JPEG File Viewing a The recorder can play discs or JPEG 6 M/C Card with JPEG Memory To at any stop viewing The Photo menu time, press STOP. reappears. files. Before playing JPEG recordings, Recordings" on page 40. 1 read "Notes JPEG on Photo Insert a disc and close the tray. To display the Photo menu for JPEG files 1. recorded 2. To display the the memory card, see "Using Photo or Music menu for Memory Card" on page 9.
JPEG File Operation (Continued) Use v / V to select Skip Images While viewing picture, press SKIP (. to advance to the next file or return to the >) previous a Rotate once file. or viewing to picture a flip the When 5 Images Use v / V while clockwise or 4 "Copy" option picture View Slide Shows option the Photo If you select a folder on the disc to copy, JPEG files in the folder will be copied. menu. ? You must insert menu Sets the options. 1.
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 Recording from Follow the instructions below to record Recording starts tape is full or 1 Switch disc or Press REC 2 ing TV program. and continues until the disc time press increases the time by 10 minutes within free space. VCR: Each subsequent press increases the Input: that the TV input to initialize the disc 2 3 (See is set to this recorder. 00:09:05 30min Rec. Input: VCR PR 09 0:17:32 SP 120min Rec.
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 1 be can period a programmed to record up to 8 pro- 3 of 1 month. menu 4 List. will appear. Timer Record Media DVD Date 9 C07 Media PR ? Date or -- select Mode ? media a -- a daily a End Time ? Mode 11:00 SP (DVD or -- -- or weekly Set the Set the Choose a recording VCR). The Timer indicator ? If the Disc and available advance, start time. ? ? record mode.
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 or an external VCR, connected Input Components component, such as a to any of the recorder's from Recording You record from can the DV IN jack on a the want to component you record from is connected properly Before to the DV IN Digital Camcorder a digital camcorder connected to front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder's remote, you corder and this recorder. inputs.
from Recording External an Input (Continued) DV-Related What is DV? also known Using DV, DV-equipped i.LINK, you input signals. and "i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" ? using a single a as IEEE 1394-1995. trademarks. logo This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible. You cannot connect a ? connect output of audio, video, data and The i.
Title List and the Title Using List Menu Chapter List-Original VR menu ip The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your and where you can delete titles and make other 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 1 the Title ? List-Playlist ? To exit the Title display Chapter List-Playlist Press DISC MENU/LIST the previous/ than 6 titles. are more menu ENTER. (O). 1/12 the List-Playlist options 0:16:00 17/05 3 Playlist options TITLE 3 0:35:00 18/05 0:30:00 appears the left side of on menu.
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 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 the Title List Using List Menu Chapter (Continued) +R menu 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 List menu Press DISC MENU/LIST to display Using the 1 2 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 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 or chapter 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 time available remaining for recording increases.
Title and Naming You can name titles +RW Video independently. Names +R can be up to long. the left side of the on appears 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 List-Original +R into 1 bine then press ENTER. Chapter List options appears 2 Edit Original Title Name Delete Part character then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
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 Chapter or 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 a new recorded video recording follow these to +RW This feature is not 1 2 you want to record Press DISC MENU/LIST to display You +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 EDITNG DVD+R discs. or menu. Title List menu at the end of the Disc. input source nel, AV1-2, DV).
Language Code Enter the appropriate (See page 22).
Area Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting "Area Code" (See page 24).
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 mode so the picture from the DVD Recorder appears The video cable is not connected on the TV Connect the video cable 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 110-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W 430 X 78.5 X 354 5.
P/NO : 3834RV0024W