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LG RC278 Owner's Manual

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RC278-P1_NA5ILLS_ENG
DVD RECORDER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : RC278 / RC288
PAL
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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  • Page 1 RC278-P1_NA5ILLS_ENG DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : RC278 / RC288 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This product is manufactured to comply with the EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK and 73/23/EEC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Disc Settings ..... . . 25-27 • Initialize ......25 Safety Precautions.

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Recordable Discs Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. (8 cm/12 cm disc) Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once.

  • Page 5: Disc-Related Terms

    Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) About the symbol display The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling This icon means the function explained in this owner’s you to locate it easily.

  • Page 6: About Dvd-R And Dvd+R Disc

    Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? No. When you edit a video tape you need one video How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? deck to play the original tape and another to record the The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW edits.

  • Page 7: About Dvd Recording

    Overview (Continued) About DVD recording • If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer. • The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the otes disc.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Operation Range

    Overview (Continued) Recording TV audio channels Remote Control Operation Range This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 19) is set to Auto, then if the Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Overview (Continued) Precautions Notes on Discs Handling discs Handling the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc When shipping the unit by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the sur- The original shipping carton and packing materials face.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel Model : RC278 3 4 5 11 12 Model : RC288 3 4 5 11 12 P/SCAN 9. Display window 1. POWER (1 1 / / I) Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. Shows the current status of the Recorder.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview POWER TV Control Buttons Switches the recorder ON or OFF. (See page 56) POWER: Turns the TV on or off. Select the Recorder’s function mode to AV/INPUT: Selects the TV’s source. DVD. PR/CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel. VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel ANTENNA IN Connect the aerial to this terminal. OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AV2 DECODER SCART JACK Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).

  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Component Video connection Connect the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish Recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV to connect, there are various ways you could connect using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). the recorder.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to a cable box or Connecting an external satellite receiver decoder box If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on shown on this page.

  • Page 15: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of Recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

  • Page 16: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Recorder

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connections to Recorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the recorder to the DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

  • Page 17: Before Operation

    Before Operation Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access certain After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on functions. the unit or after resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Press HOME.

  • Page 18: Program Edit

    Before Operation (Continued) Press HOME. Use v / V to select a PR number then press The Home menu appears. ENTER. Program List options appears on the left side of the Use b / B to select the Setup option. menu display.
  • Page 19 Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Sort TV channels manually You can sort the program’s position on the Program List Station Rename menu. You can name stations independently. Names can be up 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List to 5 characters long.

  • Page 20: Clock Set

    Before Operation (Continued) Clock Set TV Aspect To record a wide screen format programme successfully the correct type of wide screen signal must be broad- cast by the TV station. You can choose: 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected.

  • Page 21: Vcr Play System

    Before Operation (Continued) VCR Play System otes Your video recorder uses triple colour standards, PAL The encoded television signals (CANAL+ or PRE- and MESECAM. During play your video recorder should MIERE) are not decoded in the Power Save Mode. select the colour system automatically, however if you The Power Save Mode is not available in the standby experience problems you may need to do it manually.

  • Page 22: Audio Settings

    Before Operation (Continued) Audio Settings Sampling Frequency If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz audio system you use.

  • Page 23: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Before Operation (Continued) Lock (Parental Control) Settings 5. Select “OK” then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code as shown above. Set Password Rating To access the Rating, Set Password and Area Code Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for features, you must enter a 4-digit security password.

  • Page 24: Area Code

    Before Operation (Continued) Area Code Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Code List”, page 55.). Press HOME. The Home menu appears. Use b / B to select the Setup option. While the Start option is selected, press ENTER.

  • Page 25: Dv Record Audio

    Before Operation (Continued) DV Record Audio Disc Settings Initialize You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will ini- jack.

  • Page 26: Finalize

    Before Operation (Continued) Finalize Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name can be played on a regular DVD player or computer appears when you display disc information on-screen. equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 27: Disc Protect

    Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect About DivX(R) When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode for- matted DVD-RW disc, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF. We provide you the DivX®...

  • Page 28: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation of Displaying Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc or On-Screen Display tape loaded on-screen. This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the allow only limited operation during playback.

  • Page 29: Playback

    Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TITLE Video DivX Playback Setup When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows: Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the ton to select the device to be operated.
  • Page 30 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (Continued) On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF Slow Motion in the Setup menu. See page 27. Video The play mode may vary according to the recorded content.
  • Page 31 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) 3 Press CLEAR. “Delete selected marker? Proceed?” message appears. Zoom 4 Use b / B to select “OK” then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene. Video 6 To remove the Marker Search menu, press The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video...
  • Page 32 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel Last Condition Memory Video DivX This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeat- edly during playback to hear a different audio channel if you remove the disc from the Recorder or switch off (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).

  • Page 33: Playing A Divx Movie Disc

    Playing a DivX Movie Disc Playing a DivX Movie Disc Movie menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Movie menu Using this unit you can play DivX disc. Before playing then press ENTER. DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on right. Movie menu options appear.

  • Page 34: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Music menu options Disc 1. To display menu options, select a track (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder 2.
  • Page 35 Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause Search 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD(M) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY (N) or press The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode. PAUSE/STEP (X) again.

  • Page 36: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. Viewing a JPEG File JPEG The Photo menu reappears. The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Skip Images Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG While viewing a picture, press SKIP (. or >) once Recordings”...

  • Page 37: Vcr Mode Tape Playback

    VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Special Effect Playback Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- Special effects playback notes ton to select the device to be operated. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- This is normal.

  • Page 38: Recording

    Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording.

  • Page 39: Dubbing From Dvd To Vcr

    Basic Recording (Continued) Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a record- using the DUBBING button. able DVD disc using the DUBBING button.

  • Page 40: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording This Recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 Enter the necessary information for your timer programs within a period of 1 month. recording(s). Press HOME. • b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right The Home menu appears. •...
  • Page 41 Timer Recording (Continued) Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on. Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 40. • Use v / V to select a timer recording. • Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears.

  • Page 42: Recording From An External Input

    Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, such as a You can record from a digital camcorder connected to camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’s the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder.

  • Page 43: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You may see the following messages appear on your TV You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this screen when using the DV IN jack. recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

  • Page 44: Title List And Chapter List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List-Original menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information for selected title. The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other Using the Chapter List-Original menu changes to the Original content of the disc.
  • Page 45 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List-Playlist Menu Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. the Title List-Playlist menu. •...
  • Page 46 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Deleting a Title Video Video From the Title List display you can play, name and Before a disc is finalized, you can delete titles recorded delete titles. on the disc. Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List screen changes its appearance and all you can do is Caution...
  • Page 47 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information The Title List is where you can see the all recorded for selected title. titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 48: Title And Chapter Editing

    Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the Adding Chapter Markers actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a title or chapter from the Original content (Title or Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, You can put a chapter marker during recording or freeing up extra recording time.

  • Page 49: Making A New Playlist

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Making a New Playlist Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t Playlist title even if it is already registered.

  • Page 50: Deleting A Title/Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter Deleting a Part When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist You can delete a part which you do not want in the title. menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you only remove it from the Playlist;...

  • Page 51: Naming A Title

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Naming a Title Combining Two Chapters Into One Video Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into You can name titles independently. one. On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER.

  • Page 52: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Select ‘Protect’ option on the options. Moving a Playlist Chapter e.g., If you select “Protect” on Title List Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of menu.(DVD+RW/+R) Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 53: Divide One Title Into Two

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Time Search Divide One Title Into Two You can select start point of the title. Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title On the Title List menu, select a title you want to List menu then press ENTER.

  • Page 54: Additional Information

    Additional Information Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. Overwrite Recording To overwrite a new video recording to a previously Press TITLE button. recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not Title List menu will appear as below. available on DVD+R, which always record at the end of the Disc.

  • Page 55: Language Code And Area Code List

    Language Code and Area Code List 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...

  • Page 56: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Solution Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Solution Symptom The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 26) Can’t play a disc recorded using this Some players will not play even a final- No solution. recorder on another ized disc recorded in Video mode. player.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (w x h x d) Net weight (approx.) 4.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL B/G, PAL I/I, SECAM D/K colour system Recording format...
  • Page 60 P/NO : MFL36995814...

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