LG Electronics LRY-517 manuale d’uso

RC7793CML.AA1ULL_RV001 1V_ENG Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner ’ s manual carefully and completely . VCR & DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LR Y -517 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[...]

Dubbing 3 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 should be adhered [...]

4 INTRODUCTION Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7 The recommendable recordable DVD discs . .7 Playabl[...]

Dubbing 5 • Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 • Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . . .36 • MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows: . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- ence. Symbol Used in this Manual Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea- tures. Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier . A se[...]

7 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 [...]

8 Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented V ideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format 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 [...]

9 Restrictions on video recording •Y ou cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder . Copy-protected video includes DVD- V ideo discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automati- cally and an error message will be displayed on- screen. •V ideo that[...]

10 Card useable on this unit Card useable on this unit • Compact Flash Card (CF) • Micro Drive (MD) • Secure Digital Card (SD) • Multi Media Card (MMC) • SmartMedia Card (SMC) • xD-Picture Card (xD) • Memory Stick (MS) • Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro) • Compatible with: F A T 12, F A T 16, or F A T 32 • Only use the memory cards reco[...]

11 Disc-related terms DVD +R (Double Layer) Double layer recording technology offers two record- able layers on a single DVD disc, providing nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer DVDs. The greatest, most valuable benefit of double layer recording technology is increased capacity . Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R m[...]

12 a POWER button and indicator Switches the Recorder ON and OFF . Lights green when the Recorder is turned on. b Disc T ray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. c Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray . d Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. e Z EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. f AV 2 IN - VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right) Co[...]

13 Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when Memory Card is activated. Indicates repeat mode. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. The recorder is recording. Programmed playback active. Indicates current title. A disc is inserted in the DVD deck. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. Indica[...]

14 A-B Repeats sequence between two points (A and B) ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. AUDIO Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). BACKW ARD / FORW ARD ( m / M ) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/ forward picture search. CHP ADD Inserts a chap[...]

15 a ANT .IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. b AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. c AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , VCR, Camcorder). d AV OUT (VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. e COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE [...]

16 Connecting an Connecting an Antenna Antenna or Cable TV or Cable TV a a Antenna : Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT .IN on your Recorder . If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (n[...]

17 RF coaxial connection Connect the RF .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 turned off, press and hold CH ( V/v ) on the front panel for more than five seconds. [RF-03] or [RF-04] appears in the dis- play wind[...]

18 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan- nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv- er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect one of the Recorder ’s DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O , COAXIAL X ) to the cor- responding in jack on your amplifier . Use an optional digital (OPTI[...]

19 Initial Settings 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. General Operation 1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. 3. While [...]

20 To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually . 1. Select the [CH. Add/Del] option. 2. Press B to move to the third level. [Edit] icon is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER and the Channel Edit menu appears. 4. Use v / V or number buttons to select a channel to add or delete then press B .[...]

21 Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. [ON] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal. [OFF] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are con- necting the Recorder to a s[...]

22 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 OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder . [PCM[...]

23 Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suit- able for children to view . Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the com- plete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area. DVD video discs may or may not respond [...]

24 Recording Settings Disc Record Mode Y ou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent quality), SP (Standard quality), LP (Low quality), EP (Extend quality). 1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B . 2. Use v / V to select a desired Disc Record Mode (XP , SP , LP or EP). 3. Press ENTER to confirm your selection, then pre[...]

25 Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com- puter 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 LIST/DISC MENU or TITLE. Caution Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R (D[...]

26 PBC PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special menus and navigation features that are available on some Video CDs. [ON]: V ideo CDs are played according to the PBC, if available. [OFF]: V ideo CDs are played the same way as Audio CDs. AutoPlay When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trai[...]

27 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 While watching TV , press DISPLA Y to display/ remove the information[...]

28 VCR T VCR T ape Playback ape Playback Press VCR button to select the device to be operated. Basic Instructions 1. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. The indicator lights and the Recorder pow- ers on automatically . 2. If the (TIMER) indicator in the display window is lit press POWER once. 3. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted the unit[...]

29 Counter Memory Function This feature is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times. 1. Begin recording or playing a tape. 2. Press DISPLA Y until the real-time counter is dis- played on the TV screen. 3. At the point that you want to locate later , re[...]

30 Slow Motion 1. Press BACKW ARD ( m ) or FORW ARD ( M ) during pause mode. 2. Use the BACKW ARD ( m ) or FORW ARD ( M ) to select the required speed: DVD : 4 steps (forward and backward) V ideo CD: 3 steps (forward only). 3. T o exit Slow Motion mode, press N (PLA Y). Search 1. Press BACKW ARD ( m ) or FORW ARD ( M ) during playback. 2. Press BAC[...]

31 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press P AUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing P AUSE/STEP ( X ) repeatedly . 2. T o exit still motion mode, press N (PLA Y). Tips: • Y ou can advance or back up the picture frame-by-frame by pressing b / B repeatedly during P AUSE mode. • The picture frame[...]

32 Changing the Audio Soundtrack Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio language or audio soundtrack if available. Note: Some discs feature both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. T o listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to a DTS decoder [...]

33 Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DivX Movie File The Recorder can play Divx files on CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on page 34. 1. Use v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER twice. A list of files in the folder appears. 2. Use v / V to select a file then press N (PLA Y). Playback s[...]

34 About DivX movie files DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limit- ed as follows:  A vailable resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel.  The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to char- acters.  If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file, it may be displayed as “_” mark on the displ[...]

35 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 on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW , DVD+R/RW , DVD-R/RW , DVD-RAM discs or Memory Card. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings] on page 36. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Use[...]

36 Changing the Audio Channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio channel (stereo, left or right). Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback or in stop mode. Random Playback begins immediately and [RANDOM] appears on the menu screen. 2. T o return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly until [RANDOM] disappears from the menu screen. [...]

37 Program Playback with Program Playback with Audio Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD and MP3/WMA files files The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory . Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3/WMA). 1. Use v / V to select a track/file or folder on the List then press ENTER. 2. Use[...]

38 V V iewing a JPEG files iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files on CD-R/RW , DVD+R/RW , DVD-R/RW , DVD-RAM discs or Memory Card. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “About JPEG image files” on page 39. 1. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select option and press ENTER. Example: When you select[...]

39 V iew Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo 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 press E[...]

40 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 recorded, an[...]

41 Recording 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 t[...]

42 To record one TV program while watching another 1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears. 2. Using the TV , select the channel to be viewed. Tip (VCR mode only) Always use P AUSE/STEP ( X ) for best results when making changes during recording . For example: T o change channels during recording, first pres[...]

43 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)) r[...]

44 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 (or DUB) 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. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you want to start dubbing using the[...]

45 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 18. 2. Press INPUT repeatedly to se[...]

46 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[...]

47 Editting 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 mo[...]

48 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[...]

49 Editting 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 is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chap- ter] on page 50). The title appears in the Playlist complete with th[...]

50 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 [...]

51 Editting Naming a T Naming a T itle itle Y ou can name Original and Playlist titles independ- ently . 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 [T itle Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. 3. Enter a name for the t[...]

52 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 [Divide] option. Example: T itle List (DVD+RW) 3. Press ENTER. [T itle Edit (Divide)] [...]

53 Editting 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[...]

54 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 chan- nel, A V1-2, DV). 2. Press LIST/DISC MENU to display the T itle List menu. 3. U[...]

55 Reference Controlling Controlling Y Y our TV with the our TV with the Supplied Remote Supplied Remote 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. INPUT Switch the TV’ s input source[...]

56 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[...]

57 Reference T T roubleshooting roubleshooting Symptom No power . No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . Picture from external input is distorted. Some channels are skipped over when using CH ( v / V ). Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output.  The video cable is not connect[...]

58 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[...]

Dubbing 59 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[...]

60 General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 35W 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.) 6.8 kg (14.96 lbs) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C (41 ˚ F to 95 ˚ F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Recording Recording format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO [...]

61 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[...]