LG DR7400 manual

DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : DR7400 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . DR7400NSM _HA7BLL_ENG[...]

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 triangle is intended to alert t[...]

3 Introduction Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5[...]

4 To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the pr[...]

5 Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD+RW (Digital V ideo Disc + ReWritable)  These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly . Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.  Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)  The edited contents is playable on DVD+RW compatible players only afte[...]

6 Disc-related terms DVD +R / DVD +RW DVD +R is two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW is two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re- recorded. Single-sided discs can hold 4.38 Gigabytes and double-sided di[...]

7 Introduction a POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF . b PLA Y ( N ) Starts playback. c x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. d z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. e PROG. ( V / v ) Scans up or down through memorized channels. f Disc T ray Insert a disc here. g Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray [...]

8 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down): Selects an option in the menu. PR v / V (up/down): Scans up or down through memorized channels. A-B: Repeat sequence. AUDIO: Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). AV: Changes the input to use for recording (T uner , SCART 1, SCART 2,[...]

9 Hookup and Settings Hookup and Settings Connections to Y our TV and Aerial 1. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder . 2. Connect the RF . OUT jack on the recorder to the aerial input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R) . The RF . OUT jack passes the si[...]

10 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the EURO A V2 jack Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO A V2 jack of this recorder. Tip: Y ou do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV . Notes:  Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot [...]

11 Hookup and Settings Auto Set Up After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the [Initial Setup Wizard] function sets the clock, OSD language and tuner channels automatically . Follow the step-by-step questions until the setup is complete. 1. Press ENTER to move next step. 2. Enter the necessary information for date and tim[...]

12 Using the Initial Setup menu 1. Press SETUP and the [DVD Recorder Initial Setup] menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select [Init Setup] option then press ENTER. Initial Setup Menu appears. 3. Use v / V / b / B to select an option. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 5. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. Notes:  Press b to go back to the pre[...]

13 Hookup and Settings Program Edit Y ou can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option on the [Initial Setup] menu. 2. Press ENTER. The [Program Edit] menu appears. 3. Use v / V / b / B to select a PR number then press ENTER. 4. CLEAR button: Deletes a program you do not need. v / V (up / down) buttons[...]

14 Auto Install Re-configure initial settings. Select [Auto Install] option on the [Initial Setup] menu then press ENTER. [Initial Setup Wizard] menu screen appears. See “Auto Set Up” on page 1 1. Recording Setup Record Mode Set Y ou can set the picture quality for recording; HQ (High Quality), SQ (Standard Quality), LQ (Low Quality), EQ (Exten[...]

15 Hookup and Settings General Setup TV Display Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV . [Pan Scan] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan style is played back in that style (Both sides of the picture are cut off). [Letter Box] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatri[...]

16 V ideo Setup Quality Set video quality in the aspects of brightness, contrast, hue, or saturation. 1. Select [Quality] option then press B on the [Initial Setup] menu 2. Press v / V to select the desired option then press ENTER. The status bar appears. Example: Brightness 3. Press b / B to select the desired position then press ENTER to confirm [...]

17 Hookup and Settings Dolby Digital - Dual Mono Y ou can select a audio channel of Dolby Digital. [Stereo] The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker . [L-Mono] The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers. [R-Mono] The right channel sound (R) is heard from bo[...]

18 Preference TV T ype Y ou must select the appropriate system mode for your TV system. • When the selected system does not coincide with the system of your TV , normal color picture may not be displayed. [P AL] When this recorder is connected with P AL-TV . [Auto] When this recorder is connected with Multi system TV . [NTSC] When this recorder i[...]

19 Hookup and Settings - Password Mode Activates or disables the Parantal Control feature. [On] T o play back a rated movies or to change setting an Parental Control options (Parantal, Area Code, etc.), you must enter the 4-digit password. [Off] Parental control is not active and the disc plays in full. Note: Password needs to change the setting. -[...]

20 Using the Disc Operation menu 1. Press SETUP and the [DVD Recorder Initial Setup] menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select [Disc Oper] option then press ENTER. Disc Operation Menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select an option. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 5. T o exit the menu, press SETUP or select [ < Exit] option on the [Disc Oper] men[...]

21 Hookup and Settings Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the DVD+R 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 disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. Caution Once you have finalized a DVD+R disc[...]

22 Adapt Disc recorded on other recorder will not use on your recorder . Y ou can use the disc after adapting the disc at your recorder . 1. Select [Adapt] option on the [Disc Oper] menu. 2. Press ENTER. [Adapt] menu appears. 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. Disc Information Y ou can view the informations for loaded DVD+R/RW disc. (Disc Label, Medi[...]

23 Hookup and Settings General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder . Some DVDs require specific operation 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 recorder or is not availa[...]

24 Playback Playing a DVD, Video CD, or Audio CD Playback Setup  T urn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the recorder .  Audio system: T urn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the recorder . 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback side down. If a menu screen is displayed The me[...]

25 Playback Search 1. Press SCAN ( m or M ) during playback. 2. Press SCAN ( m or M ) repeatedly to select the required speed. DVD; 5 steps (forward and backward) V ideo CD, Audio CD; 3 steps (forward and backward) 3. T o exit SEARCH mode, press PLA Y . Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press P AUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. Advance th[...]

26 Marker Search To enter a Marker Y ou can start playback from up to 12 memorized points. T o enter a marker , press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly . Repeat to enter up to 12 markers. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on[...]

27 Playback Last Condition Memory This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder . If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes: – Settings are store[...]

28 Playing an MP3 File The recorder can play MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW or DVD± R/RW discs. Before playing MP3 files, read “About MP3 audio files” on the right. 1. Load a disc that contains MP3 files. The Browser menu appears on the TV screen. 2. On the [Browser] menu, use v / V and ENTER to open a folder contains MP3 files. The file and sub[...]

29 Playback V iewing a JPEG File The recorder can play JPEG files on the CD-R/RW or DVD± R/RW . Before playing JPEG recordings, read “About JPEG image files” on page 30. 1. Load a disc that contains JPEG file. The [Browser] menu appears on the TV screen. 2. On the [Browser] menu, use v / V and ENTER to open a folder contains JPEG files. The fi[...]

30 Using the thumbnail menu for JPEG file If you press STOP during Slide Show , the thumbnail menu will appear . Y ou can find a picture you want to view easily . Use v / V / b / B to select a picture or option icon then press ENTER. 1. Starts the Slide Show from the picture. 2. Starts the Slide Show . 3. Shows the [Remote Key Function] menu. 4. Sh[...]

31 Recording Recording About DVD recording Notes:  This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.  Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder .  Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please ta[...]

32 Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Note: Y ou must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly . (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ) 2. Use PR ( v / V ) buttons [...]

33 Recording T imer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 7 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. 1. Press TIMER REC. The [T imer Recording] list screen will appear . 2. Select [New Input] then press ENTER. The T imer Reco[...]

34 Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC.  Use v / V to select a timer recording.  Press ENTER to edit the selected program. T imer Record menu appears.  Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the T imer Record List. Canceling a Timer Recording Y ou can clea[...]

35 Editing Editing Y ou can edit video content using [Title List] menu or [Disc Edit] menu.  To use Title List menu, see pages 35-38.  To use Disc Edit menu, see pages 39-42. T itle List and Chapter List 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 whethe[...]

36 Deleting a Title If you choose to delete a title from the T itle List menu, the title is actually deleted from the disc. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to delete on the T itle List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Delete] option from the options on the menu. Delete option[...]

37 Editing Changing Title Thumbnails Y ou can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the T itle List menu. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the T itle List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Thumbnail] from the options. 3. Press ENTER. The menu appears as shown bel[...]

38 Adding Chapter Markers Y ou can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter on the Chapter List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Add] from the options. 3. Press ENTER. The menu appears as shown below . 4. Use pl[...]

39 Editing Using the Disc Edit menu 1. Press SETUP and the [DVD Recorder Initial Setup] menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select [Disc Edit] option then press ENTER. Disc Edit Menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a title then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the right side of the menu. 4. Select an option then press ENTER to confirm your select[...]

40 Erasing a Title If you choose to erase a title from the [Edit] menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to erase on the [Edit] menu then press ENTER. Repeat this step to select additional title. The menu options appears on the right side of the screen. 2. Select [Erase] option [...]

41 Editing Editing a Title by Chapter The [Chapter Edit] menu is where you can add/delete chapter mark and use other function for chapter . 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the [Edit] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the right side of the screen. 2. Select [Chap Edit] option then press ENTER from the options on the menu. [...]

42 Deleting Chapter Markers Y ou can delete chapter markers. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter on the [Chap Edit] menu then press ENTER. Repeat this step to select additional chapter . The menu options appears on the right side of the screen. 2. Select [Del Mark] from the options. 3. Press ENTER. The confirm message for deleting will appear [...]

43 Reference Reference Controlling Y our TV with the Supplied Remote Control Y ou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. Y ou can control your TV using the buttons below . By pressing Y ou can POWER T urn the TV on or of f. AV Switch the TV’ s input source between the TV and other input[...]

44 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[...]

45 Reference Symptom No power . No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The recorder does not start playback. The picture from the external input is distorted Some channels are skipped over when using v / V . The picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. The picture from the external input is not shown. Cause  The[...]

46 Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player . Cannot record or did not record successfully . T imer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly . Cause  The disc was recorded in Video mode.  Some players will not play even a finalized[...]

47 Reference Specifications General Power requirements AC 1 10-240V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 19W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 300 mm (w x h x d) without foot Mass (approx.) 2.7 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % T elevision system P AL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1, SECAM L colour system Recording format P AL [...]

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