LG RC199H manual

RC199M_NA1ULL_52F 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: RC199H 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 uninsulat- ed dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to ale[...]

3 FCC W ARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy . Changes or modifica- tions to this equipment may cause harmful interfer- ence unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. REGULA TOR[...]

4 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[...]

5 INTRODUCTION About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7 Playa[...]

6 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 and operating [...]

HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING EDITTING REFERENCE 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 [...]

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 that contain aud[...]

9 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 ?[...]

10 Useable Memory Cards Useable Memory Cards • Compact Flash Card (CF) • Micro Drive (MD), ST1 MD • Secure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD • Multi Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, RS MMC, MMC Mobile • xD-Picture Card (xD) • Memory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo • Compatible with: F A T 12, F A T 16, or F A T 32 Only use the memory cards[...]

11 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 MEMOR Y CARD Slot 1 Insert a memory card (CF , MD or ST1 MD) g MEMOR Y CARD Slot 2 Insert a memory card (SD, [...]

12           a           POWER ( 1 ) T urns Recorder ON and OFF . EJECT , OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ) - Opens and closes the disc tray . - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. DVD Select the Recorder ’s function mode to DVD. VCR Select the Recorder ’s function mode to VCR. INPUT Changes the input to [...]

13 a ANT . IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. b S-VIDEO OUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV . c COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. d AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. e AV IN 1 (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an ext[...]

14 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 video input channel. •[...]

15 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 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 [...]

16 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 OUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or moni- tor (H). 2. Set the TV’ s source to HDMI (refer to TV’ s Owner ’s manual). Notes: • If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling[...]

17 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 OUT (or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT) jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier , receiver , or stereo system using the audio cables (A) [...]

18 Accessory Accessory Audio/V Audio/V ideo (A/V) ideo (A/V) Connections to Connections to Recorder Recorder Connect the A V IN 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 41 for [Recording from External Components].) Note: If you use the S-VID[...]

19 Initial Setup W Initial Setup W izard izard When POWER is pressed for the first time to turn the unit on, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels and Clock. 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display and then press ENTER. 2. Check your antenna connections. Press B to move next step. 3. Pres[...]

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 T uning Band Select 1. Select the [T uning Band] option then press B . 2. Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CA TV) option then press ENTER. TV : If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. CA TV : If you are using basic cable to receive channels. Auto Channel Set Connect the Recorder to the[...]

22 Manual If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually . 1. Select the [Clock Set] > [Manual] option. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Enter the necessary information for year , date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down)[...]

23 Sampling Freq. (Frequency) If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of han- dling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz. When this choice is made, [...]

24 Recording Settings 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 [...]

25 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. This is accessed by pressing DISC MENU/LIST or TITLE. 1. Select the [Finalize] option then press B . 2. Pres[...]

26 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[...]

27 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 tape witho[...]

28 VCR Playback Features Buttons Operations EJECT ( Z ) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. P AUSE/STEP ( 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, s[...]

29 DVD or Video CD Playback Features Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray . P AUSE/STEP ( 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. • This function is forward only for Video CD. BACKW ARD ( m ) / FORW ARD ( M ) During playba[...]

30 DVD or Video CD 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 t[...]

31 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. Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view[...]

32 Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DivX Movie File The Recorder can play Divx files. Before playing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Movie] > [DISC] and press ENTER. 3. Use v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER twice. A list of files in the folder appears. 4. Use [...]

33 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 [MEMORY CARD] and press ENTER. The Audio CD or Music menu appears on t[...]

34 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 35. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [MEMORY CARD] and press ENTER. 3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select option [...]

35 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[...]

36 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[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK EDITTING REFERENCE 37 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 l[...]

38 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). • [Ch[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK EDITTING REFERENCE 39 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 25). • There are already 99 titles (DVD-[...]

40 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. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you want to start dubbing using the PLA Y , [...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK EDITTING REFERENCE 41 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 Rec[...]

42 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 recorder[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING REFERENCE 43 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 co[...]

44 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[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING REFERENCE 45 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 T itle/Chapter] on page 46[...]

46 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 [...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING REFERENCE 47 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 [Edit] > [Title Name] option t[...]

48 Moving a Playlist Chapter 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 m[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING REFERENCE 49 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] op[...]

50 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, DV). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. Use [...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING EDITTING 51 Controlling Controlling Y Y our TV with the our TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Supplied Universal Remote Control Control Y ou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Universal Remote Control. Y ou can control your TV using the[...]

52 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[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING EDITTING 53 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( v / V ). Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to rec[...]

54 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[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING EDITTING 55 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 [...]

56 General Power requirements AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption 27 W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 310 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 12.2 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.2 kg (1 1.44 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 Recor[...]

INTRODUCTION HOOKUP AND SETTINGS PLA YBACK RECORDING EDITTING 57 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 in[...]

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[...]