RC275-M_NA1ULZS_ENG Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBR716 | DVD Recorder/Video Cassette Recorder 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.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
INTRODUCTION 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 About the Remote Control . . . . . . .
Introduction 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. 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 with CPRM (see below).
a e fgh i b j a Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. b Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. d Z VCR Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. e 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. c k l m n d o p Lights when the Recorder is in playing mode or flashes when search mode. VCR The VCR deck is selected. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.
Remote Control EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) ENTER ( ) - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Confirms menu selections. CLEAR Accesses On-Screen Display. Displays information of current status. Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu. a AV/INPUT DISPLAY RETURN (O) Removes the menu. Changes the input to use for recording (AV1, AV2, or DV IN). d 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. TV Control Buttons See page 43.
a de f b INTRODUCTION Rear Panel c g a COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. e S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. b INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). f AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. g c AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.
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. Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and 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.
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.
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 31 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. Note: This jack is for connection to DV equipment only.
Initial Setup W izard Using the Home Menu After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 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. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 1.
Initial Settings General Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. Clock Set You can set the clock. 3. Use v / V to select the desired option. 4. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 5.
Language Settings Audio Settings HOOKUP AND 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. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
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 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.
Disc Settings Disc Record Mode Initialize You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality) 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: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.
Finalize Disc Protect 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.
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 or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Playback Playing a Tape Playing a DVD 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. • If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once. 3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.
VCR Playback Options Buttons Operations EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • BACKWARD (m) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape. In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback. • After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads • After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.
DVD Playback Features Buttons Operations Discs OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. All Discs PAUSE (X) Pause playback. All Discs Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed. - DVD; 5 steps, - Audio CD; 3 steps SKIP (. / >) DVD ALL During playback, press SKIP (> or .
DVD Playback Features (Continued) Operations PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. AUDIO ( ) Discs [A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B (End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins. DVD ALL ACD Karaoke DVD [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter. DVD ALL [TITLE]: Repeats the current title. DVD ALL [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks. ACD -RWVR [Track]: Repeats the current track.
Special Playback Options 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 DISC 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.
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] 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 29. 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] 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.
Recording About DVD recording Notes for recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded. • If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer. • The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.
Recording from External Components 2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recording starts after the first press. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes. 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 14. 2.
T imer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. • • • • The Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends. If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off. There is a short delay when a timer recording finishes to confirm the recorded program.
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 DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. 1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 3.
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 14. Before DV dubbing 2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio). 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.
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 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 38). 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. 1.
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 Notes: • Names can be up to 32 characters long. You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. • For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. 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. • When recording on DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+R discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization. 2.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR 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 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 (AV1-2). 2. Press DISC 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. 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.
There is an obstacle in the path of the Remote Control and this unit. Remove the obstacle. The batteries in the Remote Control are exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones. The Remote Control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the Recorder. Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor of the Recorder. The Remote Control is too far from the Recorder. Operate the Remote Control within 23ft (7m). This Remote Control use the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex.PLAY).
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity AC 120V, 60 Hz 24W 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d) 4.6 kg (10.14 lbs) 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % System Signal system Head system Tape width NTSC Four head helical scan azimuth system 12.
Zenith Limited Warranty - USA This Zenith product, will be repaired or replaced, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
