LG LDX-514 manual

V9970QMH.NA1ULL_ENG_16T Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner ’ s manual carefully and completely . DVD Player & V ideo Cassette Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LDX-514 For service/ support Call: T oll Free Number 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[...]

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 to. 4. F[...]

4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 T ypes of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- ence. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service loca- tion. Moisture Condensation Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after mov- i[...]

6 T ypes of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) V ideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays Memory Card, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW , DVD+RW , SVCD, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG, DivX files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs r[...]

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

8 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) • 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 recommended above. Regarding W[...]

9 Introduction a 1 POWER button and indicator Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF . Lights green when the DVD+VCR is turned on. b DVD indicator Indicates the active DVD deck. c Disc T ray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. d Z Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray . e Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. f VCR indicator Indica[...]

10 bBvV Selects menu options. CH/TRK( v v +/ V V -) Selects VCR channels. Adjusts manually the tape’s picture onscreen. N N (PLA Y) Starts playback. 0-9 Selects numbered options in a menu. A-B Repeats sequence between two points (A and B). SPEED Selects recording speed. ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. AUDIO Selects an audio langua[...]

11 Preparation a ANT .IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CA TV antenna to this terminal. b VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , VCR, Camcorder). c DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. d COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb P[...]

12 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 DVD+VCR. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adap- tor (n[...]

13 Preparation RF coaxial connection Connect the RF .OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R) . How to set the DVD+VCR’ s RF output channel 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold CH ( V/v ) on the front panel for more than five seconds. “RF03” or “RF04” appears in the [...]

14 HDMI Connection HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor , you can connect it to this DVD+VCR using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’ s source to HDMI (refer to TV’ s Owner ’s manual). 3. In stop mode, select HDMI mode by pressing HDMI o[...]

15 Preparation Connection to an Connection to an Amplifier Amplifier Y ou can only listen to DVD playback using OPTICAL (O) , COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF .OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or D[...]

16 Initial Settings - VCR Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Y our DVD+VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the remote control. 2. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 3. Use v / V to s[...]

17 Preparation TUNING This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthe- sized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CA TV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b / B to select TUNER. Use b / B to switch among TUNER, LINE1, and LINE2. 2. [...]

18 Initial Settings - DVD Initial Settings - DVD By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make vari- ous adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Y ou can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 18 to 21. To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the [...]

19 Preparation DISPLA Y TV Aspect 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. Letterbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. Panscan: Automatically displays the[...]

20 LOCK (Parental Control) 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 to the pa[...]

21 Preparation OTHERS The PBC, Auto Play , and B.L.E. settings can be changed. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. On : Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. Off : Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs. Auto Play Y ou can set up the DVD+VCR so a DVD disc auto- matically starts playing whenever the DVD is ins[...]

22 This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR T VCR T ape Playback ape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper- ated. Basic Instructions 1. T urn on the TV . 2. T une the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’s so[...]

23 Slow Motion During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This is normal. 1. While in still mode, press FORW ARD ( M ). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH/TRK ( v / V ) on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. 3. T o return to the [...]

24 VCR T VCR T ape Recording ape Recording Basic Instructions 1. T urn on the DVD+VCR and TV . 2. T une the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connec- tion is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO. 3. Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact. 4. Select the desir[...]

25 6. Use the v / V buttons to switch between the pro- gram options, and the b / B buttons to input the program information: Input the month, day , start and stop times of the program you want to record. Channel : Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (con- verter) you must set the channel to match the cable [...]

26 Instant T Instant T imer Recording imer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer . 1. T urn on DVD+VCR and the TV . 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’s source selector [...]

Operation 27 Copying from DVD to VCR Copying from DVD to VCR Y ou can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray . 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3. Find the place on the DVD from which you want to start dubbing using the PLA Y , FF , REW and P AUSE fu[...]

28 Additional VCR Information Additional VCR Information • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant T imer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. • After you have finished using the DVD+VCR, r[...]

29 Playing a DVD or V Playing a DVD or V ideo CD ideo CD Playback Setup 1. T urn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 2. T urn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray , with the pla[...]

30 Search 1. Press BACKW ARD ( m ) or FORW ARD ( M ) during playback. 2. Press BACKW ARD ( m ) or FORW ARD ( M ) repeatedly to select the required speed. DVD disc; X2, X4, X16 or X100 With DivX Disc or Video CD; X2, X4, X8 3. T o exit SEARCH mode, press N (PLA Y). T ime Search To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1. Press DISPLA Y durin[...]

31 Random 1. Press RANDOM during playback. The unit auto- matically begins random playback and RANDOM appears on the TV screen. 2. Press RANDOM again to normal. Tip: By pressing SKIP ( > ) during random playback, the unit selects another title (track) and resumes random playback. Note: On a Video CD with PBC, Y ou must set PBC to Off on the setu[...]

32 On-Screen Display - DVD On-Screen Display - DVD Y ou can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. T o use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLA Y during playback. 2. Y ou can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B . The items displayed differ dep[...]

33 Playing an Playing an Audio CD or Audio CD or MP3/WMA MP3/WMA Files Files The DVD+VCR can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW , DVD+R/RW , DVD-R/RW discs or Memory Card. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press N (PLA Y) or ENTER and playback starts. MP3 / WMA [...]

34 Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features Disc Features Pause 1. Press P AUSE/STEP ( X ) during playback. 2. T o return to playback, press N (PLA Y) or press P AUSE/STEP ( X ) again. Moving to another T rack 1. Press SKIP ( > or . ) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the begin- ning of the curren[...]

35 Programmed Playback Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory . A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA Discs. AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2. Press PROGRAM. The mark will appear to the right of the word “Program” on the right side [...]

36 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 discs or Memory Card. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to [...]

37 Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DivX Movie File The DVD+VCR can play Divx files on CD-R/RW or DVD± R/RW discs or Memory Card. 1. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. 2. Use v / V to select a file then press N (PLA Y). Playback starts. Y ou can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 2[...]

38 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. By pressing Y ou can POWER T urn the TV on or of f. INPUT Switch the TV’ s input source. CH +/– Scans up or down through memorized channels. VOL +[...]

39 Reference Reference 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 Brit[...]

40 T T roubleshooting roubleshooting Symptom No power . Abnormal or no picture Distorted or no sound. The playback picture is poor . Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.  The video cable is not connected securely .  The HDMI mode is on.  Unit output setting and TV resolution capa[...]

Reference 41 Symptom The DVD+VCR does not start playback. V ideo tape cannot be inserted. No Hi-Fi sound The remote control does not work properly . Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via AV input to DVD+VCR is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible. Cause  No disc is inserted.  No tape is inserted.  An unplaya[...]

42 General Power requirements 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d) W eight (approx.) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN 75 ohms (VHF/UHF/CA TV) VHS VIDEO IN(L[...]

LG ELECTRONICS U.S.A., INC. GS# 3835RV0016T 1000 SYL V AN A VENUE Printed in Indonesia ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ lssue O LG DVD/VCR LIMITED W ARRANTY - USA The manufacturer will repair or replace your product, at the manufacturer ’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“W arran[...]