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DR7923CMC.HA1ULL_RD0063E DVD RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: LRA-516 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000
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owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service in the instruction manual. The user could lose record requested information here and retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase. Model No Serial No 2
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ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions
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Manual 6 About the Symbol Display 6 Notes on Discs 6 Moisture Condensation 6 Recordable and Playable Discs 7 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .7 Playable Discs 8 Region code of the recorder and DVDs . . . . .8 Restrictions on video recording CD and MP3 / WMA file Features . . . .33 •
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Supplied Remote Control 50 Language Codes 51 Area Codes 51 Troubleshooting 52-53 Reset the Recorder 53 Specifications 54-55 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .42 VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .43 Titles, Chapters and Parts 43 Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape
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this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Symbol Used in this Manual About the discs represented by the symbol. -RWVR DVD-RW with VR recording mode -RWVideo DVD-RW with Video recording mode +RW DVD+RW disc -R DVD-R disc +R DVD+R disc DVD DVD-Video disc DivX DivX files VCD Video
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features DVD-R (DVD - Recordable) These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it. DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode. Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD+RW (DVD+ ReWritable) These Discs
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. As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added. Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes
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SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD DEFINITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. Copyright • Recording equipment should
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) • Micro Drive (MD) • Secure Digital Card (SD) • Multi Media Card (MMC) • SmartMedia Card (SMC) • xD-Picture Card recorder, depending on the formatting. Do not extract the memory card while operating (play, copy, etc.). About the Remote Control Operation Range Point the Remote Control at the remote
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allowing consumers to burn up to 8.5GB of video on a single DVD+R disc. DVD ±R / DVD ±RW 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 -RW are two standards for re-writable
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: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc. i Remote Sensor Point the Recorder Remote Control here. j INPUT 2 - VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc
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picture for the current title for use in the Title List or Chapter List menu. TIMER REC: Displays Timer Record menu. TITLE: Displays the disc's Title menu, if available. TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. TV Control Buttons See page 50. ZOOM: Enlarges
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there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or video input channel. • Do not connect the Recorder's AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system. Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The DVD
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channel (ch03 or ch04). [ch03] or [ch04] appears in the display window. 2. Tune the TV to this channel. Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V). Note: If you use this connection, set the TV's source selector to
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multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual Digital Multi-channel decoder. • To see the audio format of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. • This Recorder
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to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, INPUT2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. Jack panel of
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channels. CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels. Auto Channel Set Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 15. This Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF
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, you can set the clock manually. Clock Set 1. Select the [Clock Set] option. 2. Press B to move to the third level. Auto The Auto option is set at the factory. In the Auto option, the Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the
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reset the Recorder. First, remove any disc in the Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will and navigation features that are available on some Video CDs. [ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if available. [OFF] Video CDs are
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Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Others] To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 51). If you enter the
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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 DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will mix into
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from 1 to 8, depending on the area. DVD video discs may or may not respond to the parental control setting if the Area code of the disc is set wrongly. Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an alternative. Ratings are area dependent. The parental control feature allows you to block access to
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Aspect When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you're recording (16:9 or 4:3). 3. Use the registration code to purchase or rent the videos from Divx® VOD service at www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and download the video onto a disc for playback
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desired Disc Initialize Mode (DVD-VR or DVD-Video) then press ENTER. • In case of DVD+RW, use b / B to select [Ok], and press ENTER. It takes a few moments to format the disc. Caution If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased. 1. Select [Finalize] option
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Press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 46. Disc Protect When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted 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]. 26
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playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. Hookup and Settings Indicates current date [Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 29) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 30) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 30
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DVDs may have a region code. Your Recorder will not play discs that have a region code different from your Recorder. The region code for this player is 1 (one). • Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the Remote Control. Some features backward) ; DivX, DVD ; 4 steps Video CD; 3 steps
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to select a desired repeat mode. [Chapter] repeats the current chapter. (DVD only) [Title] repeats the current title. (DVD only) [ALL] repeats the all titles/tracks (Video CD, DivX disc only). [TRACK]: repeats the current track. (Video CD, DivX disc only) [Off] does not play repeatedly. Note: On
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features such as camera angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and chapters for the title. Disc Menu DVD 1. Press MENU/LIST and the disc menu is displayed. 2. Press MENU/LIST again to exit. Camera Angle DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded , which simulates multi-channel audio playback
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Playback PIP (Picture in Picture) -RWVR -RWVideo +RW -R +R DVD VCD This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. On and off Press PIP to switch on the sub
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file is not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted. • This recorder does not support GMC. • Playable DivX file: ".avi", ".divx" • Playable DivX subtitle: ".smi", ".srt", ".sub (Micro DVD, Subviewer 1-2 format only)", ".txt (Micro DVD, T1-4 format only)" Divx subtitle except those listed
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Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW discs or Memory Card. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings / WMA file Features Pause 1. Press disc. • [Off] (No display): does not play repeatedly. Tips: • You can view TV channel or video
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place additional tracks on the list. You can add all tracks in the disc. Select " " icon then press ENTER. 4. Select the track you format should be "ISO 9660" and "JOLIET". • DVD±R/RW physical format should be "ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)". • If you record MP3 / WMA files using software owner. 34
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Disc Using this Recorder you can view JPEG files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before playing JPEG files, read [About JPEG image files] on page 36. Also, you can view JPEG files in the memory card. (To use memory card, see page 10.) 1. Insert a disc view TV channel or video input source by pressing
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the JPEG files to less than 4M pixels. • The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 999. • Some discs may be incompatible due to a different recording format or the condition of disc. • Ensure that all the selected files have the ".jpg" extensions when copying into the CD
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If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 25 (Initialize) for how to do this. • When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you
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from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Switch on the Recorder and load a recordable disc. Also make sure that the
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within a period of one month. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to [Initialize] on page 25). 1. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear. Notes: • The Timer indicator lights on the front panel
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Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: • There is no disc loaded. • A non-recordable disc is loaded. • [Disc Protect] is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 26). • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R) or 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL
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PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x). You cannot control the camcorder from this Remote Control during recording. In Video mode, the final frame of the recording may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops. Troubleshooting If you cannot get a picture and/or audio through the DV IN
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features available in the Title 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 mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc 48) 2. Indicates the record mode, free space,
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you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a 'Playlist' of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist. About word 'Original' and 'Playlist' -RWVR Throughout this manual, you
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ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select [Playlist Add] option then press ENTER. 3. Select [New Playlist] then press ENTER. The new title appears in the updated Playlist. All chapters of the title are added to the Playlist. 3. Choose a Title List-Playlist that is already registered to insert a title or
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or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the updated menu is displayed. 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu. 6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. Notes: • When DVD+RW recording
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, the updated menu is displayed. Notes: • Names can be up to 32 characters long. • For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. • When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization. 46
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the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Example: Title List (DVD+RW) Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R Use this function to combine the two chapters you want to combine. Example: Chapter List (Playlist) (DVD-RW) 3. Press ENTER. [Title divide (Title Edit)] menu appears.
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disc. 1. Use v V b B to choose a chapter you want to hide on the [Chapter List] menu, then press ENTER. Options appear on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Hide] option. Example: Chapter List (DVD+RW) Protect a Title +RW +R Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing
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DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats
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will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the
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Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Ameharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali; Bangla Bhutani Bihari Breton Bulgarian
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Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. No picture. Cause The power cord is disconnected. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to TV. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. No sound. The playback
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in the Remote Control are exhausted. Solution Finalize the disc. (page 25) No solution. The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it. No solution. Use another disc. You cannot record the source. Select the channel on the recorder's built-in TV tuner. Use a VR mode formatted disc for
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lbs) 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Recording Recording format Recordable discs Recordable time DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer) DVD ; Approx. 1 hour (HQ mode), 2 hours (SQ mode), 4 hours (LQ
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(p-p), 75 Ω, Optical connector x 1 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2 Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable) Accessory: Video cable 1 RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable 1 Batteries 2 Audio cable (L, R 1 Remote Control 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Reference 55
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from the Date of Purchase. * Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period. HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED: Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the defective unit repaired or replaced. Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to