LG RC797T Bedienungsanleitung

RC297H-M_NA1ULLB Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner ’ s manual carefully and completely . DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RC797T Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000[...]

2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral trian- gle is intended to alert[...]

REFERENCE 3 INTRODUCTION 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions sho[...]

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 Playabl[...]

5 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. Symbol Used in this Manual Note: Indicates special notes a[...]

6 Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReW ritable)  DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or V ideo mode recording.  These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly . Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode]  Recordings can be extensively edited  Playable only on VR mode compatible [...]

7 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 re[...]

8 Restrictions on video recording •Y ou 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. •V ideo that is ?[...]

9 INTRODUCTION Using an USB Flash Drive This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files con- tained in the USB Flash Drive. Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive Inserting the USB Flash Drive Insert straight-in until it fits into place. Removing the USB Flash Drive Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully . Note:  Keep the USB Flash Drive out of re[...]

10 a Disc T ray (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 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON and OFF . f N / X (PLA Y / P AUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily , press again to exit pause m[...]

11 INTRODUCTION      a      POWER ( 1 ) T urns Recorder ON and OFF . DVD Select the Recorder ’s function mode to DVD. VCR Select the Recorder ’s function mode to VCR. EJECT , OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) - Opens and closes the disc tray . - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. 0-9 numerical buttons - Selects numbered options in a [...]

12 a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT) Connect the antenna to this terminal. b IR TRANSMITTER Connect the IR control cable (if used). c OPTICAL (DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. d COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P B P R ) Connect to a TV with Y P B P R inputs. e INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an ext[...]

13 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 informa- tion. Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct vide[...]

14 Connections to your TV Connections to your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV . RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75- ohm Coaxial Cable (R). How to set the Recorder ’ s RF output channel 1. When the Recorder is t[...]

15 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS HDMI connection 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). Notes: • If your TV is NOT capable [...]

16 Connection to an Connection to an Amplifier Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic 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 [...]

17 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Accessory Accessory Audio/V Audio/V ideo (A/V) ideo (A/V) Connections to Connections to Recorder Recorder Connect the INPUT 1 or A V IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces- sory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 43 for [Recording from External Components].) Connect[...]

18 Connecting the IR control Connecting the IR control cable cable The Recorder sends commands to your connected Set-T op Box to change the channels of it through the IR control cable when A V1 timer recording starts. 1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder . 2. Find the Set-T op Box IR Sensor . Refer [...]

19 Initial Setup W Initial Setup W izard izard 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. 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER. 2. Check your antenna conne[...]

20 Using the Home Menu Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder . 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. 4. T o exit the HOME menu, p[...]

21 General Settings General Settings Auto Channel Set This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels. 1. Select the [Auto Channel Set] option then press B . 2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CA TV) option. TV is for over-the-air antenna reception. CA TV is for cable subs[...]

22 Language Settings Language Settings Note: Y ou can set [DTV Caption], [DTV Caption Style], [DTV Caption Option] and [DTV Audio] options only while viewing digital TV . Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display . Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded[...]

23 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Audio Settings 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. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG [Bitstream]: Select [Bitstream] if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dol[...]

24 Set Password Y ou 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 pass- word. Input new password. Enter it again to verify . To delete the password, select [Delete] option then press ENTER, [...]

REFERENCE 25 HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Set-T op Box Control Select [ON] when you connect a Set-T op Box (Cable Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder , etc) with IR control cable. If not, select [OFF]. Set-T op Box Edit This setting is available only if the [Set-T op Box Control] option is set to [ON]. If you connect the Recorder to the Set-T op Box [...]

26 Disc Settings Disc Settings Initialize If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. • DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to V ideo mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. • DVD-RW/ DVD+R W/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initiali[...]

27 TV VIEWING TV V iewing Channel Selection Y ou can select a channel as shown below . Number and – (dash) buttons Use Number (0-9) and – (dash) buttons to select a channel directly . FA V. CH +/- button Press F A V +/– to scroll through your favorite chan- nels. (favorite channel shows heart ( ♥ ) icon.) Note: To set a favorite channel, us[...]

28 General Explanation of General Explanation of On-Screen Display 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 Information While W atching TV During viewing the TV , press DISPLA Y to display/ remove the informa[...]

29 PLA YBACK Playing a T Playing a T ape ape 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. • If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the T imer indicator lights on the front panel display window , press POWER once. 3. Press PLA Y ( N ) to start playback. • If a [...]

30 VCR Playback Options Buttons Operations EJECT ( Z ) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. P AUSE ( X ) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the tape and video heads. FORW ARD ( M ) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape. In Pause mode, starts [...]

31 PLA YBACK DVD Playback Features Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray . P AUSE ( X ) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. Y ou can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. BACKW ARD ( m ) / FORW ARD ( M ) During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed.[...]

32 DVD Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLA Y MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. [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. [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter . [TITLE]: Repeats the current title. [ALL]: Re[...]

33 PLA YBACK Special Playback Options Special Playback Options If a menu screen is displayed In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. Use the bB 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 When a disc has more than[...]

34 Playing an Playing an Audio CD or Audio CD or MP3/WMA MP3/WMA files files 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.[...]

35 PLA YBACK V V iewing a JPEG files iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 36. 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 optio[...]

36 V iew Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. 2. Press ENTER. 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. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast]. 4. Select the [Start] option then [...]

37 RECORDING About DVD recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. • The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been re[...]

38 Basic Recording from a TV 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. 1. Switch on the Recorder , select the device (VCR or DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV inpu[...]

39 RECORDING T T imer Recording imer Recording The T imer 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. 3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER. The T imer Record menu will appear. • [Media] – Choose a media (DVD or VCR[...]

40 A A V1 T V1 T imer Recording using imer Recording using Set-T Set-T op Channel option op Channel option 1. Connect a Set-T op Box as shown on page 18. 2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as shown on page 25. 3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-T op Box, the Set-T op box must remain turned on a[...]

41 RECORDING T imer Recording T roubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. •A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 26). • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW , DVD+R(DL))[...]

42 Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from DVD to VCR Y ou can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. 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 . 3. Select DVD mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front pane[...]

43 RECORDING Recording from External Recording from External Components Components Y ou 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 se[...]

44 Recording from DV Input Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing Y ou 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 recorde[...]

45 EDITING T T itle List and Chapter List itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Menu Overview Using the T itle List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the T itle 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 mod[...]

46 VR Mode: Original and VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Playlist Editing T itles, Chapters and Parts T itles 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 exact- ly as chapters[...]

47 EDITING Making a New Playlist Making a New Playlist 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 48). The title appears in the Playlist complet[...]

48 Deleting an Original or Deleting an Original or Playlist T Playlist T itle/Chapter 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 [...]

49 EDITING Naming a T Naming a T itle itle Y ou can name the titles. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the T itle 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. 3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V t[...]

50 Moving a Playlist Chapter 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 selec[...]

51 EDITING Divide One T Divide One T itle Into T itle Into T wo wo Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the T itle List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option. Example: T itle List (DVD+RW) 3. Press ENTER. [Ed[...]

52 Overwriting Recording Overwriting Recording 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. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, A V1-2). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. Use vVbB[...]

53 REFERENCE Controlling Controlling Y Y our TV with the our TV with the Supplied Multi-brand Remote Supplied Multi-brand Remote Control Control Y ou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Multi-brand Remote Control. Y ou can control your TV using the buttons below . By pressing Y ou can POWER T [...]

54 Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece GR Gre[...]

55 REFERENCE T T roubleshooting roubleshooting Symptom No power . Abnormal or no picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . Picture from external input is distorted. Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (+/-). Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output.  The video cable is[...]

56 Symptom The Recorder does not start playback. V ideo tape cannot be inserted. The Remote Control does not work properly . Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to Recorder is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible. Cause  No disc is inserted.  No tape is inserted.  An unplayable disc is i[...]

57 REFERENCE Symptom Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player . Cannot record or did not record successfully . Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present. Cause  Antenna or cables are loose.  W rong T uning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. ?[...]

58 General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 32W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC, DTV standard A TSC or Clear QAM over cable Recording Recor[...]

59 REFERENCE DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser , wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 90 dB Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CA TV input, 75 ohms VIDEO IN (A V1,2) 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, syn[...]

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 (“W arranty Period”) listed below , effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the or[...]