LG vc9700 Owner's Manual

Dvd player/ video cassette recorder
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DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : VC9700
PAL
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and
completely.
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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : VC9700 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
  • Page 2 Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright CAUTION protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playing a DVD or Video CD ....27-29 General Features ..... . .27 Introduction .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Notes on Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the This manual provides information on the operation disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on and maintenance of your DVD player.
  • Page 5: Types Of Playable Discs

    Types of Playable Discs Regional code This DVD player is designed and manufactured for playback of region “2” encoded DVD software. This unit can play (8 cm / 12 cm disc) only DVD discs labeled “2” or “ALL”. Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Notes on Regional Codes Audio CD...
  • Page 6: Disc-Related Terms

    Disc-related terms PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only) Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact DVD ±R / DVD ±RW with the system via menus, search functions, or other DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for typical computer-like operations.
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER Switches the unit to ON or OFF. Reverse Skip/Scan, Rewind ( Go to beginning of current chapter/track or to PREVIOUS chapter/track. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search. Rewinds the tape. Disc Tray Insert a disc here. PLAY ( Starts playback.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER OPEN/CLOSE Switch this unit ON or OFF. EJECT DVD/VCR select button - Open or close the the disc tray. Selects operational mode of - Tape Eject. remote control. Select input source for recording 0-9 numerical buttons into tape. Select numbered items in a menu.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel VIDEO/AUDIO OUT(Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) AERIAL Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
  • Page 10: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Progressive Scan connection Tips: If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Depending on your TV and other equipment you television, you may take advantage of the DVD wish to connect, there are various ways you could Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video connect the unit.
  • Page 11: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connecting to Optional Equipment Notes: If the audio format of the digital output does not match Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. II/Pro Logic To see the audio format of the current DVD in the Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on this...
  • Page 12: Before Operation-Vcr Part

    Before Operation-VCR part Tuning in a video channel on your TV Notes: The output frequency of this video recorder (VCR) RF CHANNEL P SET is set at UHF channel 36. If channel 36 is already 7. Press PROG. (3/ 4) to select another video used by another TV station, or if the picture is dis- channel.
  • Page 13: Setting The Clock Manually

    Setting the clock Manually To set the colour system The clock in your VCR controls time and date 1. Press i. settings for your VCR. 2. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. 1. Press i. 3. Press 1 or 2 to select the SYS and press OK. Press 1 or 2 to select SET.
  • Page 14: How To Using The Main Menu

    How to using the main menu Tuning in TV Stations Automatically This VCR can easily be programmed by using the menus displayed on screen. If the TV broadcast signal is weak your VCR The menus are controlled from the Remote may not detect the necessary information and Control Handset.
  • Page 15: Tuning In Tv Stations Manually

    Tuning in TV Stations Manually In certain areas of the country broadcast signals STATION may be too weak for your DVD+VCR’s automatic tuning process to find or assign TV stations CHANNEL/CABLE : AV correctly. P SET You must tune in these weaker broadcast stations 6.
  • Page 16: Changing The Order Of Tv Stations

    Changing the order of TV Stations Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may After tuning TV stations into your VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are wish to delete a station. stored without having to retune them against! how you can easily delete any unwanted TV The instructions given on this page will show you...
  • Page 17: Before Operation-Dvd Part

    Before Operation-DVD part On-Screen Display Example: On-Screen Display during playing DVD Video You can display the general playback status on the TV Items Selection Method screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: b / B, Numbers Title Number 1 / 3 ENTER...
  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings LANGUAGE LANGUAGE By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You English Menu Language can also set a language for the subtitles and the Disc Audio Original Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Setup menu item, see pages 18 to 22.
  • Page 19: Display

    4. When the confirm menu appears on your screen DISPLAY Cancel is highlighted as default. Use the b button DISPLAY to highlight Enter. TV Aspect 16 : 9 Display Mode Widescreen 5. Pressing ENTER will set this unit to Progressive Progressive Scan scan mode.
  • Page 20: Audio

    AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. AUDIO Dolby Digital Bitstream Bitstream MPEG Sample Freq. 48KHz Vocal Move Select DivX Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream: Select “Bitstream”...
  • Page 21: Others

    OTHERS DivX(R) VOD DivX The PBC, Auto Play and DivX(R) VOD settings can be You can display the DivX DRM (Digital Rights changed. Management) Registration code for your unit only. OTHERS DivX(R) Video On Demand Auto Play Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX DivX(R) VOD Select To learn more visit...
  • Page 22: Lock (Parental Control)

    LOCK (Parental Control) Password (Security Code) You can enter or change password. LOCK Rating Unlock 1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B. Password Area Code 2. Follow step 2 as shown left (Rating). “Change” or “New” is highlighted. 3.
  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation Playing a tape Logic search: During fast forwarding or rewinding press and hold You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes FORWARD or BACKWARD the picture will be when your VCR is plugged into the mains. played back at 7 times normal playback speed.
  • Page 24: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 5. Press LP if you wish to record in Long Play or Standard Play. SP will produce improved picture and sound Your VCR allows you to make recordings using a quality, however LP will provide twice as much variety of simple methods: recording time as SP.
  • Page 25: Timer Recording Using On Screen Display

    Timer recording using On DATE T I M E PR-03 - - - - - - - - Screen Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may set up to seven timer record events - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 26 Timer recording using On Screen Display (Continued) 8. Press i to set another timer record event and follow steps 3 to 8. Check that the timer event details are correct. Press i return to screen. If PLEASE CHECK is displayed, you have entered incorrectly and will need to re-enter the data.
  • Page 27: Playing A Dvd Or Video Cd

    Playing a DVD or Video CD General Features Note: Playback Setup Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source the remote control. Some features may also be connected to the DVD player. available on the Setup menu.
  • Page 28: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Repeat DivX DivX You can play a title/chapter/all/track on a disc. 1. Press PAUSE/STEP on the remote control during Press REPEAT during playback to select a desired playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by repeat mode. pressing PAUSE/STEP repeatedly.
  • Page 29: Zoom

    Special DVD Features Zoom DivX Checking the contents of DVD discs: Menus Use zoom to enlarge the video image. DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access 1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to special features. To use the disc menu, press DISC activate the Zoom function.
  • Page 30: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma Disc

    Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: Disc • Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA) The DVD player can play MP3/WMA formatted •...
  • Page 31: Audio Cd And Mp3 / Wma Disc Features

    Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Random Features 1. Press RANDOM during playback or when playback is stopped. Random Playback begins Pause immediately and RANDOM appears on the menu screen. 1. Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM 2.
  • Page 32: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback Repeat Programmed Tracks 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon appears. The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. 2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. A program can contain 30 tracks.
  • Page 33: Viewing A Jpeg Disc

    Viewing a JPEG Disc JPEG Moving to another File Press . or > or cursor b or B once while Using this DVD Player you can view discs with JPEG viewing a picture to advance to the next or files. previous file.
  • Page 34: Playing A Dvd Vr Format Disc

    Playing a DVD VR format Disc Maintenance and Service This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using Refer to the information in this chapter before the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using contacting a service technician. a DVD-recorder. Handling the Unit •...
  • Page 35: Playing A Divx Movie Disc

    Playing a DivX Movie Disc DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: Using this DVD Player you can play DivX disc. • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu 720x576 (W x H) pixel.
  • Page 36: Additional Features-Vcr Part

    Additional Features-VCR part On Screen Display Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) This feature informs you that there is a problem with your You may easily display the current time or tape DVD+VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV counter, amount of tape left, day, month, year, day of screen.
  • Page 37: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

    Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addition it has a stereo NICAM digital stereo Pr-12 Pr-12 P SET ACMS P SET AUTO ACMS sound decoder. This allows you to record and playback 16:9 the sound in several different ways.
  • Page 38: Additional Features

    Additional Features Controlling other TVs with the remote control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote Last Scene Memory control. DivX You can control the sound level, input source, and This player memorizes last scene from the last disc power switch of non-LG TVs as well.
  • Page 39: Copying From Dvd To Vcr

    Copying from DVD To VCR Recording from another video recorder This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the REC/ITR button. With this video recorder you can make recordings from an external source, such as copying from Notes: another video recorder or a camcorder.
  • Page 40: Reference

    Reference Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Correction Symptom DVD or VCR button is not switched Refer to page 2. DVD or VCR do not work properly. properly. Plug the power cord into the wall No power.
  • Page 42: Specification

    Specification General Power requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 265 mm (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Timer 24 hours display tape RF Modulator UHF 22 - 68 (Adjustable) System...
  • Page 43 P/NO : 3834RV0036U...

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