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LG XBR446 Owner's Manual

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RC69221M NA1ULL-ENG
VCR / DVD Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: LGXBR446
CD-R/RW
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this owner's manual carefully and completely.
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  • Page 1 RC69221M NA1ULL-ENG VCR / DVD Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LGXBR446 CD-R/RW 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 1 - - 8 8 0 0 0 0 - - 2 2 4 4 3 3 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET compliance is: POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space Phone: 1-201-816-2000.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION • Display Menu ..... . 22 • Disc Language ..... 22 Safety Precautions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation ..36-38 EDITING Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc ..36 Title List and Chapter List Menu ..49-53 Music menu options .

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Recordable Discs Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings (8 cm/12 cm disc) can be erased, then you can record again on Video CD (VCD) the same Disc. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD-R (DVD - Recordable): These Discs Audio CD can be recorded only once.

  • Page 7: Disc-Related Terms

    Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) About the symbol display The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling This icon means the function explained in this owner’s you to locate it easily.

  • Page 8: About Recordable Discs

    Overview (Continued) About Recordable discs DVD+RW mode recording • 4 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- able (SP, LP, EP, XP) How are recordable discs different? • Playable on regular DVD players The essential difference among DVD-R, DVD-RW, • The edited contents is playable on regular DVD play- DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD-R and DVD+R are a ers only after finalizing record-once medium, while DVD-RW and DVD+RW are...

  • Page 9: About Dvd Recording

    Overview (Continued) About DVD recording Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the uses variable bit-rate video com- VCR/DVD Recorder otes pression. This means that the exact recording time • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or will depend on the material being recorded.

  • Page 10: Recording Tv Audio Channels

    Overview (Continued) Recording TV audio channels Cards capable of displaying and saving This recorder can record one or two channel audio. For Readable Cards TV broadcasts, this usually means mono or stereo, but • SmartMedia Card (SMC) some programs are broadcast with a main and a SAP •...

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Overview (Continued) Precautions Notes on Discs Handling discs Handling the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the When shipping the unit disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the The original shipping carton and packing materials surface.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER button and indicator Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Insert a video cassette here. Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. Display window Shows the current status of Z OPEN/CLOSE the VCR/DVD Recorder.

  • Page 13: Function Display Window

    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 active. TTL Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview POWER EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. TV Control Buttons Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func- tion mode to DVD. -POWER: Switches TV ON and OFF. -INPUT: Selects the TV’s source.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). A/V OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Cable Service Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach VCR/DVD Recorder to connect, there are various ways you could connect it to the ANT.IN jack on the .

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to a TV S-Video connection Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Make one of the following connections, depending on Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the the capabilities of your existing equipment. S-Video cable (S).

  • Page 18: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Rear of VCR/DVD 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 VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

  • Page 19: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to con- nect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the VCR/DVD DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accesso- DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

  • Page 20: Before Operation

    Before Operation Initial Settings Tuning Band CATV Auto Channel Set In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- CH. Add/Del tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of Clock Set TV Aspect three levels to set up the options, but some require Progressive Scan greater depth for the variety of settings.

  • Page 21: To Add Or Erase Channels From Memory

    Before Operation (Continued) To Add or Erase Channels from Memory While the GENERAL menu is selected, press B to move to the second level. This feature allows you to add to or erase channels Use v / V to select the “Clock Set” option. from memory manually.

  • Page 22: Tv Aspect

    Before Operation (Continued) TV Aspect Factory Setting 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- If you wish, you can reset the VCR/DVD Recorder to its nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars original factory settings. Select “SET” then press above and below the picture.

  • Page 23: Audio

    Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Sampling Freq. (Frequency) If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is Set the VCR/DVD Recorder’s Audio Output according to made, this VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically con- the type of audio system you use.

  • Page 24: Lock (Parental Control)

    Before Operation (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Level 1 to 8: Some discs contain scenes not suit- able for children. If you set a rating for the recorder, all disc scenes with the same rating or lower will be Movie Rating played.

  • Page 25: Country Code

    Before Operation (Continued) Country Code RECORD Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were Disc Record Mode used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Codes”, page 62). You can set the picture quality for DVD recording; XP (High quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), EP (Extend quality).

  • Page 26: Dv Record Audio

    Before Operation (Continued) DV Record Audio Disc Initialize Start Disc Finalize You need to set this if you have a camcorder using Disc Label 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN Disc Protect jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for AutoPlay audio.

  • Page 27: Disc Finalize

    Before Operation (Continued) Disc Finalize Disc Protect Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc When recording in VR mode formatted DVD-RW disc, can be played on a regular DVD player or computer set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 28: Disc Label

    Before Operation (Continued) Disc Label You can also use the R emote Control to enter Disc Labels: Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc. N (PLAY): Inserts a space at the cursor position. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen.

  • Page 29: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation of Changing TV Channels On-Screen Display If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using the number or CH/TRK (v / V) buttons on the Remote This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Control, or the CH (v / V) buttons on the front panel.

  • Page 30: Osd Menu Options By Media Type

    Before Operation (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current title/chapter number and Shows the Current Title : 1/4 total number of mode Chapter : 3/28 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 titles/chapters Menu Options Function Selection Method...

  • Page 31: Video/+Rw/+R

    Before Operation (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued) Video Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the title name, recording date, Shows the Current recording mode. Title 1 mode. 01/02/03 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option) Title Number...

  • Page 32: Operation With Dvd Or Video Cd

    Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use Playback Setup the Remote Control. Some features may also be avail- able on the Setup menu. Before using the Remote Control, press the DVD but- ton to select the device to be operated.

  • Page 33: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Playing a DVD or Video CD (continued) REPEAT Repeat CHAPTER Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Video Video DVD Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/All/Off 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.

  • Page 34: Time Search

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Playing a DVD or Video CD (Continued) To Recall a Marked Scene 1 During disc playback, press SEARCH. The Marker Search menu will appear on the TV screen. Time Search - : -- : -- Video Marker Search Marker Search...

  • Page 35: Camera Angle

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Playing a DVD or Video CD (Continued) Subtitles Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during Camera Angle playback to see the different subtitle languages. If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle Finding Locations on a Disc during playback.

  • Page 36: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Music menu options Disc 1. To display menu options, select a tack (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to The VCR/DVD Recorder can play Audio CDs and confirm your selection.

  • Page 37: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause Repeat A-B To repeat a sequence in a title: 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1 Press A-B at your chosen start point. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. Repeat icon and “A-” appears on the menu screen. Moving to Another Track 2 Press A-B again at your chosen end point.

  • Page 38: Copying Mp3/Wma File(S) On The Disc To Memory Card

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Copying MP3/WMA file(s) on the disc Erasing MP3/WMA file(s) or folder(s) to Memory Card from the Memory Card 1. Select an MP3/WMA file or folder you wish to erase Use v / V to select an MP3/WMA file or folder on on the Music-Memory Card menu.

  • Page 39: Programmed Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma

    Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA The Program function enables you to store your favorite Use v / V to select the track you want to start tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. playing. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 Press PLAY (N) to start.

  • Page 40: Repeat Programmed Tracks

    Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA (Continued) Repeat Programmed Tracks Press REPEAT to select a desired Repeat mode. • TRACK : Repeats the current track. • ALL : Repeats all the tracks on the program list • OFF (no display) : Does not play repeatedly. Erasing a Track from the Program List 1 Select the track that you wish to erase from the Program List then press ENTER.

  • Page 41: Photo Disc Operation

    Photo Disc Operation Use v / V to select “Full Screen” option then Viewing a JPEG File JPEG press ENTER. The recorder can play discs or Memory Card with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings” on page 42. Insert a disc and close the tray.

  • Page 42: Still Picture

    Photo Disc Operation (Continued) Still picture Use v / V to select a copied folder then press B. “Copy” option is highlighted. Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while showing a picture to pause mode. When “Copy” option is highlighted on the Copy menu, press ENTER to begin copying.

  • Page 43: Vcr Mode Tape Playback

    VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Special Effect Playback Before using the Remote Control, press the VCR but- Special effects playback notes ton to select the device to be operated. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- This is normal.

  • Page 44: Recording

    Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or easily of a preset length without using the program tape is full or you stop the recording.

  • Page 45: Dubbing From Dvd To Vcr

    Basic Recording (Continued) Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD±R using the DUBBING (or DUB) button. or DVD±RW using the DUBBING (DUB) button.

  • Page 46: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to Checking Timer Recording Details 8 programs within a period of one month. Programming can be checked whenever the VCR/DVD Press TIMER REC. Recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. The Timer Record menu will appear.

  • Page 47: Recording From An External Input

    Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, such as a You can record from a digital camcorder connected to camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the VCR/DVD the DV IN jack on the front panel of this VCR/DVD Recorder’s external inputs.

  • Page 48: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You may see the following messages appear on your Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a TV screen when using the DV IN jack. DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and Not connected to Camcorder.

  • Page 49: Title List And Chapter List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the Title Using the Title List-Original menu List-Original menu. The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 50: Using The Title List-Playlist Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Using the Title List-Playlist Menu Press LIST/DISC MENU repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the • Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 51: Using The Title List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Deleting a Title Video Video From the Title List display you can play, name and Before a disc is finalized, you can erase titles recorded erase titles. on the disc. Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List screen changes its appearance and all you can do is Caution...

  • Page 52: Using The Title List Menu +Rw

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information The Title List is where you can see the all recorded for selected title. titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 53: Using The Title List Menu (+R)

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information The Title List is where you build and edit your Playlist, for selected title. and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 54: Title And Chapter Editing

    Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the Adding Chapter Markers actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a title or chapter from the Original content (Title or Chapter Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a title during freeing up extra recording time.

  • Page 55: Making A New Playlist

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Adding Additional Titles/Chapters to Making a New Playlist the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter Playlist title even if it is already registered.

  • Page 56: Deleting A Title/Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter Deleting a Part You can delete a part which you do not want in the title. Press LIST/DISC MENU repeatedly to display When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist Title List-Original or Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 57: Naming A Title

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title Video You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose Original chapters into one.

  • Page 58: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Moving a Playlist Chapter Protect a Title Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Use this function to protect accidental recording, editing Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. or deleting of the title. Press LIST/DISC MENU repeatedly to display Press LIST/DISC MENU to display Title List Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 59: Hide A Title/Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Hide a Title/Chapter Divide One Title Into Two Use this function to hide a title/chapter on the Title List Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. or Chapter List menu. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to On the Title List or Chapter List menu, divide then press ENTER.

  • Page 60: Clean-Up Recording

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Viewing Title List menu displayed Clean-up Recording Video on other DVD recorders or players You can simply clean-up (erase) all contents on the disc then start recording from the first section of the disc. The disc format is not changed. Switch on the recorder and load a recordable You can view the Title List menu displayed on the disc.

  • Page 61: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Set the appropriate code number You can control the sound level, input source, and again. power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1. While holding down TV POWER button, press...

  • Page 62: Language Code And Country Code List

    Language Code and Country Code List Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Solution Symptom The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet No power. securely. The TV is not set to receive VCR/DVD Select the appropriate video input on the TV No picture.

  • Page 64: Reset The Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Cause Solution Cannot record or did not The remaining blank space on the disc is Use another disc. record successfully. insufficient. The source you are trying to record is copy- You cannot record the source. protected. When setting the recording channel, the Select the channel on the VCR/DVD channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 13.9 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.6 kg (12.32 lbs) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system...
  • Page 66 Specifications (Continued) Outputs VIDEO OUT 1 Vp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 S-VIDEO OUT (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 VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1 (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2 Audio output (digital audio)
  • Page 67 Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’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.

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