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LG LGXBR342 Owner's Manual

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© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
VCR / DVD Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: LGXBR342
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. VCR / DVD Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LGXBR342 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,...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Phone: 1-201-816-2000. SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit.

  • 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 ..... . 4-5 LGXBR342 Overview....6-9 Recordable Discs .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PLAYBACK Operation with DVD and Video CD ..30-33 Playing a DVD or Video CD ... . 30-33 • Moving to another TITLEs ... . 30 •...

  • Page 6: Lgxbr342 Overview

    LGXBR342 Overview Recordable Discs 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) otes – This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

  • Page 7: About Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw Disc

    LGXBR342 Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

  • Page 8: Notes For Recording

    LGXBR342 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the uses variable bit-rate video com- VCR/DVD Recorder pression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded. • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the record- ing times may be shorter.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    LGXBR342 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit 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. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).

  • Page 11: 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. PRG TTL SVCD -R W REPEAT Indicates repeat mode.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview POWER Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func- tion mode to DVD. Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func- tion mode to VCR. INPUT Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1, AV2, or DV IN). 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. Use only one of the connec- tions described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to a TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R).

  • Page 16: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment 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 17: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Vcr/Dvd Recorder

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accesso- ry component, using optional audio/video cables. If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO jack on the front panel is not available.

  • Page 18: Before Operation

    Before Operation Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu sys- tem will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 19: To Add Or Erase Channels From Memory

    Before Operation (Continued) To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually. Follow steps 1-3 as shown above to the previ- ous page (Auto Channel Set). Use v / V to select the CH. Add/Del option. Press B to move to the third level.

  • Page 20: Tv Aspect Ratio

    Before Operation (Continued) TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected.

  • Page 21: Audio

    Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the VCR/DVD Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier.

  • Page 22: Lock (Parental Control)

    Before Operation (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Movie Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.

  • Page 23: Country Code

    Before Operation (Continued) Country Code Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 54.). Movie Rating Password Country Code Prev. Select Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.

  • Page 24: Dv Record Audio

    Before Operation (Continued) DV Record Audio You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio. One is recorded at the time of shooting; the other is for overdubbing after shooting.

  • Page 25: Disc Finalize

    Before Operation (Continued) DISC Finalize 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.

  • Page 26: Disc Name

    Before Operation (Continued) DISC Name Use the DISC Name feature to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. • The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. •...

  • Page 27: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the VCR/DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific oper- ation 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 VCR/DVD Recorder or is not available on the disc.

  • Page 28: Osd Menu Options By Media Type

    Before Operation (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type Shows the current title/chapter number and Title: 1/4 total number of Chapter: 3/28 titles/chapters Menu Options Function Title Number Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number. Chapter Number Shows the current chapter number and total number of 4/26...

  • Page 29: Video

    Before Operation (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued) Video Shows the title name, recording date, Title 1 recording mode, etc. 01/02/03 ORG: Original PLS: Playlist Menu Options Function Title Number Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number.

  • Page 30: Operation With Dvd And Video Cd

    Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Playback Setup Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- ton to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

  • Page 31: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Playing a DVD or Video CD (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Video 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 You can advance or back up the picture frame-by- frame by pressing b/B repeatedly during PAUSE mode.

  • Page 32: Time Search

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Playing a DVD or Video CD (Continued) Time Search Video - : -- : -- The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 33: Camera Angle

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Playing a DVD or Video CD (Continued) Camera Angle If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press ANGLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to select a desired angle.

  • Page 34: Audio Cd And Mp3 Operation

    Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc The VCR/DVD Recorder can play audio CDs and MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before play- ing MP3 files, read “Notes on MP3 Recordings” at right. Insert a disc and close the tray.

  • Page 35: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP again. Moving to Another Track Press SKIP . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.

  • Page 36: Programmed Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3

    Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3). Insert an Audio CD or MP3 disc. Audio CD or MP3 CD menu will appear.

  • Page 37: Photo Disc Operation

    Photo Disc Operation Viewing a Photo Disc This VCR/DVD Recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG files on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV screen. Photo JPEG Folder 01...

  • Page 38: Vcr Mode Tape Playback

    VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- ton to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the VCR/DVD Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

  • Page 39: Recording

    Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. Switch on the VCR/DVD Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc or tape.

  • Page 40: Copying From Dvd To Vcr

    Basic Recording (Continued) Copying from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the COPY button. If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or Discs).

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear. Timer Record Media Date Start Time End Time Ch.11 10/16 Thu 10:07 AM TIMER REC Timer Rec List...

  • Page 42: Recording From An External Input

    Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s external inputs. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

  • Page 43: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.

  • Page 44: Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a title or chapter from the Original content (Title or Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, freeing up extra recording time.

  • Page 45: Using The Original (Title) Menu

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Using the Original (Title) menu The Original (Title) 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. You can also play individual titles directly from the Original (Title) menu.

  • Page 46: Using The Playlist (Title) Menu

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Using the Playlist (Title) Menu Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the Playlist (Title) menu. • Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than 6 titles or chapters. •...

  • Page 47: Naming A Title

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display Original (Title) or Playlist (Title) menu. Use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER.

  • Page 48: Making A New Playlist

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Making a New 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 48).

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