Zenith XBR716 Owner's Manual (English)
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RC275-M_NA1ULZS_ENG Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBR716 | DVD Recorder/Video Cassette Recorder Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2
owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Performing controls in the instruction manual. The user could lose TV technician for help. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product's compliance is: LG - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 3
product does not contain any parts that can be 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 should be read before the - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4
displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players 42 Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc 42 REFERENCE Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Multi-brand Remote Control 43 Language Code List 44 Area Codes List 44 Troubleshooting 45-46 Reset the Recorder 46 Specifications - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5
discs listed below. -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 ACD Audio CDs MP3 MP3 files WMA WMA files JPEG JPEG files VCR Video Tape Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6
(after finalization) [Video mode] Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing 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 - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7
disc cannot play. • If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the message "Incorrect region code. Can't play back" appears on the TV screen. About the Remote Control Operation Range Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance: About 23 - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8
525 PROGRESSIVE 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+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. Recording time and picture - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9
programmed. A Video tape is inserted in the VCR deck. REC PM The Recorder is recording. Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). l Remote Sensor Point the recorder Remote Control here. m DVD - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 10
Search menu. AV/INPUT Changes the input to use for recording (AV1, AV2, or DV IN). 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. TV Control Buttons See page 43. b BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 11
Y PB PR inputs. b INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). c AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. d COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. e S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connect - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12
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 information. Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. • Do - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13
supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. C a u t i o n: Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. • This Recorder does not perform - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14
using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 31 for [Recording from External Components].) Connecting a Digital Camcorder Use a DV cable (not IN jack of this Recorder. Note: This jack is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-TAPE video - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15
back DVD-Video disc (pages 24-26). Photo (See page 28) • DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for disc. Music (See page 27) • DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc. Easy Menu • Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. • Disc Manager: Displays Disc Setup menu. • Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16
variety of settings. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. General Settings 3. Use v / V to TV is connected. Power Save Mode Set Power Save Mode to [ON] to place your Recorder into an economic power save mode. Factory Set You can reset the Recorder - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17
recorded. [Others]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed Control) With the DVD format, you can hear a program - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18
menu appears. 2. Select [Setup] > [Start] and press ENTER. 3. Input the 6-digit number [210499]. The message appears, select [OK] then press ENTER. The security code is cleared. 4. Enter a new code as described above. Area Code Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 19
DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setup menu as below. 1. Select the [Disc Record VCR Record Mode You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; SP (Standard Play), SLP (Super Long Play). DV Record - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20
-R discs. • If you need to unlock a disc to make edits, select [OFF]. AutoPlay When you load a DVD with AutoPlay turned on, the Recorder will bypass the Disc menu and trailers and start playing the movie automatically. Set [AutoPlay] to [ON] or [OFF]. Disc Label Use the Disc Label feature - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21
. Displaying Information While Watching AV input source While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen. e.g., when DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. Indicates disc name and format. Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar. Indicates - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 22
Playback Playing a Tape Playing a DVD 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 1. Press DVD to control the DVD 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 Timer indicator lights on the front panel - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 23
tape in the VCR deck. Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is in Stop mode. Manually reduces noise on the screen during tape playback. Tracking is set automatically when - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 24
to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track. DVD ALL WMA ACD MP3 • To go directly to any chapter during DVD playback, press DISPLAY twice and press v / V to select the chapter icon. Then, input the chapter number or use - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 25
digital outputs. See page 13 for connection details. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel. With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you can switch between Main (L+L), Bilingual (R+R), or a mix of - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 26
. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six markers. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. During To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select [NORMAL]. Last Scene Memory DVD This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27
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] and press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV None] will appear On CDs or DVDs with mixed content - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 28
Viewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read "About JPEG image files" on page 29. 1. Press HOME highlight and press ENTER to return to the previous menu screen. • On CDs or DVDs with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you can select - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 29
to mark additional file. Photo file requirement File extensions ".jpe", ".jpeg" Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders) Notes on JPEG file Progressive - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 30
same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R, DVD+R, or DVD+RW in a regular DVD player. The DVD-RW disc format is Video Recording (VR) format or Video format. You can change Recording format, if required. (Reinitializing the disc will erase the contents - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 31
without using the program timer. 1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). 2. Press z REC repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recording starts after the first press. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes. VCR: Each subsequent press - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32
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. • The Recorder will automatically power off when the Timer Recording ends. • If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR timer recording ends, the - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 33
You must stop the dubbing process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again. Note: If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision encoded DVDs (or Discs - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 34
by pressing 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 - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 35
. (page 37) • [Dubbing] Dubs the title to VCR. • [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter. • [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one (page 41). • [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters. 2. Current media. 3. Indicates the record mode, free space - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36
Original title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from 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 will - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37
Making a New Playlist -RWVR 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 title/chapter] on page 38). The title appears in the - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38
menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Select [Edit] > [Delete Part] option then press ENTER. [Edit] menu appears on the TV screen. Example: Edit (Delete Part) (DVD-VR) 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter or title you want to delete on the [TITLE LIST] or - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 39
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 entered. • Cancel: Deletes all characters and exits the Keyboard menu. Remote control buttons for entering a name • PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 40
. Protect a Title +RW +R -RWVR Use this function to protect against accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title. 1. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the > [Hide] option. Example: Title List (DVD+RW) 4. Press ENTER to confirm. The lock mark will appears on the title's thumbnail. Tip: If - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 41
the screen. 2. Select [Edit] > [Divide] option. Example: Title List (DVD+RW) Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R Use this function to combine If you select first chapter. • If two chapters created by erasing a part from an original title. • If two chapters created from different titles. • - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 42
) 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 of discs it will play. Finalizing - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 43
-brand Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 44
8465 8484 8469 8472 6679 8473 8479 8482 8475 8487 8575 8582 8590 8673 8679 6789 8779 8872 7473 8979 9085 Area Code List Choose a area code from this list. Area Afghanistan Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Costa Rica Croatia Czech - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 45
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. Cause The power cord is disconnected. Abnormal or no picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder is a rental or was recorded on another VCR. The video signal from the - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 46
at the remote sensor of the Recorder. The Remote Control is too far from the Recorder. This Remote Control use the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex.PLAY). Camcorder is off. The recorder's source is incorrect. Clock in record is not set to correct time. Timer has been programmed incorrectly - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 47
Recording format Recordable discs Recordable time Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format DVD VideoRecording, DVD-VIDEO DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable DVD ; Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode) VCR - Zenith XBR716 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 48
SERVICE IS HANDLED: LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase. Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the defective unit repaired or replaced. PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase. * Parts operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls,
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RC275-M_NA1ULZS_ENG
Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number
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XBR716
|
DVD Recorder/Video Cassette Recorder
Call us and we will
guide you through
your first recording,
for free.
1-800-243-0000
Copyright
©
2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.