DR298H-M_HA1ULLB DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: DR787T Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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INTRODUCTION RECORDING About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. About the Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media. INTRODUCTION Introduction Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable) DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
INTRODUCTION Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. • Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below).
This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files contained in the USB Flash Drive. Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive Compatible USB Flash Drive INTRODUCTION Using an USB Flash Drive 1. USB Flash Drive which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported. 2. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support USB1.1. Using the USB Flash Drive 1. Insert an USB Flash Drive. 2. Press HOME on the Remote Control. 3. Select [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] option. 4.
Front Panel a b c k a 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c Display window Shows the current status of the Recorder. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode. REC: The recorder is recording. : Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. : Shows the current status of the recorder (clock, etc). d e f e f g h i j m g N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback.
d DASH (-) Enters a channel number for multiple channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. a INTRODUCTION Remote Control TV/DVD AUDIO To view channels selected by the DVD Recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. Selects an audio language or an audio channel. TV Control Buttons See page 51. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. ZOOM b SCAN (m/M) b z REC SKIP (. / >) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. PAUSE/STEP (X) Pause playback or recording temporarily.
Rear Panel a f b g h i j c k d e l a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT) Connect the antenna to this terminal. g OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. h COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. c INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
Hookup and Settings a Antenna OR Antenna HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. OR Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Connections to your TV Notes: • Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel for progressive signal. • Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Video or S-Video connections. Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75ohm Coaxial Cable (R). • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Rear of Recorder 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) supplied. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1.
Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 41 for [Recording from External Components].) Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.
Connecting the IR control cable The Recorder sends commands to your connected Set-Top Box to change the channels of it through the IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts. Cable Box, Satellite Box Digital Video Recorder or Other Set-Top Boxes ANTENNA OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder. IR Blaster 2. Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on right. Front 3.
Initial Setup W izard 5. Enter the necessary information for date, year and time. After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.
Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. Easy Menu • Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 26) • Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu. (See page 24) • DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page 42) 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select the desired main option. 3. Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Initial Settings 4.
General Settings 4. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER. [Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually. This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels. [Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list. A digital channel has multiple channels, so if you delete the digital channel, all multiple channels will be deleted. [Skip On/Off] (for memorized digital channel only) Set the channel to the skipped channel.
Language Settings DTV Caption Style Selects the style for caption. Note: You can set [DTV Caption], [DTV Caption Style], [DTV Caption Option] and [DTV Audio] options only while viewing digital TV. [Set by program] Default caption type provided by a broadcaster is shown when captions appear. [Custom] Customized text is shown when captions appear. Use [DTV Caption Option] to customize the caption type.
Audio Settings 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. Vocal Set Vocal to [ON] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into normal stereo sound. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B.
Set Password Recording Settings You can enter or change password. 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating]. To change the password, press ENTER when the [Change] option is highlighted, then input old password. Input new password. Enter it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] option then press ENTER, then input old password. The password is deleted. 3. Press HOME to exit the menu.
Set-Top Box Control Test Procedure 1) Check the IR control cable connection then press ENTER. (Refer to page 18.) Select [ON] when you connect a Set-Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. If not, select [OFF]. Set-Top Box Edit This setting is available only if the [Set-Top Box Control] option is set to [ON].
Disc Settings Initialize 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. The Recorder starts finalizing the disc. Notes: If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. • • DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. • • DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.
TV Viewing Channel Selection with Channel List menu Channel Selection You can select a channel as shown below. Number and – (dash) buttons Use Number (0-9) and – (dash) buttons to select a channel directly. FAV. CH +/- button Press FAV +/– to scroll through your favorite channels. (favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.) CH +/– buttons Use CH +/– on the Remote Control or CH V/v on the front panel to cycle the recorder through the channels in memory.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Playback General Playback Features 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY (N) or Starts playback using HOME menu. 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point).
DVD Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears DVD on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears. MENU/LIST The disc menu appears on the screen. DVD During playback, press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language. DVD I.SKIP Press repeatedly during playback to skip forward 30 seconds. DVD ALL PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback.
If a menu screen is displayed DVD In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. DVD Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. Moving to another TITLE DVD ALL When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows: Press DISPLAY twice during playback or in stop mode then use v / V to select the title icon.
PIP (Picture in Picture) -RWVR RAM +RW -R +R -RWVideo DVD This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. On and off Press PIP to switch on the sub picture, press this button again to switch it off. Input mode selection for sub picture Press INPUT to select the input mode for the sub picture. Each time this button is pressed, each input mode for the sub picture is displayed as shown below.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files Music List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.
V iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 35. Photo List menu options 1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER. 3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
View Slide Shows Photo file requirement 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. File extensions “.jpg” 2. Press ENTER. Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders) 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show all files.
Recording • The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc. About DVD recording • The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc. • If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 26 (Initialize) for how to do this.
Basic Recording from a TV Instant T imer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc 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. 1. Switch on the Recorder and load a recordable disc. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder. 1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). 2.
T imer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). • b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right • v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. • Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record List] menu. 5. Press ENTER to save the program. 6.
AV1 T imer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 10. Press ENTER to save the program. 1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 18. 12. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD recording and press POWER to switch your unit to Standby. 3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times. Notes: • You must insert a recordable disc. • The Timer indicator lights on the front panel display.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: Playing while you are recording RAM • There is no disc loaded. • A non-recordable disc is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 26). While recording (in DVD mode) • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL)) recorded on the disc. 1. Press PLAY (N). Start play of the title you are recording.
Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 17. 2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from. • AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel. • AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel. • DV: DV Input mounted on front panel. 3. Load a recordable disc. 4.
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17. Before DV dubbing 2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. 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 (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
Editing T itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview 1 2 3 4 5 67 Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR RAM Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 46). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original or Playlist T itle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, 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 the Original (title/chapter) 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.
Naming a T itle You can name the titles. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Notes: • Names can be up to 32 characters long. • For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR RAM Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.
Divide One T itle Into Two +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R RAM Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2.
Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Reference Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Multi-brand Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Multi-brand Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control 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.
Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Abnormal or 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 into the jacks securely.
Symptom Correction No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. (Check that the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.) The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down. The disc is not placed within the guide. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The Rating level is set.
Correction Cause Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. Try [Auto Channel Set] options; see page 21 for details. Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc; see page 26. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution.
Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 55 X 275 mm (16.9 x 2.2 x 10.8 inches) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 2.8 kg (6.
Inputs ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN (AV1,2) AUDIO IN (AV1,2) DV IN USB IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 - 6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard) 4 pin (USB 1.1 standard) Outputs VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1 (C) 0.286 V (p-p) 75 Ω COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1 (PB)/(PR) 0.
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