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LG V1940MH Owner's Manual

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V1940MH.EVENT_ENG
DVD Player &
Video Cassette Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : V1940MH
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read this owner's manual
carefully and completely.
For service/
support Call:
Toll Free Number
1-800-243-0000

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  • Page 1 V1940MH.EVENT_ENG DVD Player & Video Cassette Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : V1940MH Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely. For service/ support Call: Toll Free Number 1-800-243-0000...
  • Page 2 HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this prod- OR MOISTURE. uct’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Search ......22 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback ......22 Introduction .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this About the Symbol Display owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer- “ ” may appear on your TV display during opera- ence. tion and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or the disc.

  • Page 6: Types Of Playable Discs

    Types of Playable Discs Notes on Copyrights: It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyright- ed material without permission. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) This product features the copy protection function Video CD (VCD) developed by Macrovision.

  • Page 7: Disc-Related Terms

    Disc-related terms Title (DVD only) A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc. For example the main feature could be title 1, a docu- DVD ±R / DVD ±RW mentary describing how the film was made could be DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3.

  • Page 8: Card Useable On This Unit

    Card useable on this unit Using Memory Card Card useable on this unit Using Memory Card Compact Flash Card (CF) • 1. Insert a memory card. Micro Drive (MD) • 2. Press MEMORY on the Front panel in the DVD Secure Digital Card (SD) •...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel l m n o 1 POWER button and indicator Indicates total playing time, Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. elapsed time, remaining time Lights green when the DVD+VCR is turned on. or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). Disc Tray (DVD deck) Remote Sensor Insert a disc here.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control DISC MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc. DISPLAY Accesses On-Screen Display. CLK/CNT Switches between the clock, tape counter and tape remaining modes on the display. Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. b c d e ANT.IN RF. OUT Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack) Connect the audio/video output of an external source...

  • Page 12: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv

    To view or record a CATV channel Connecting an Antenna Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV or Cable TV 1. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4). a Antenna 2. Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the cable output channel.

  • Page 13: Optional Tv Connections

    RF coaxial connection Optional TV Connections Optional TV Connections Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the These connections support only DVD playback. The antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm tuner and VCR still output through the RF.OUT (R) or Coaxial Cable (R).

  • Page 14: Hdmi Connection

    HDMI Connection HDMI Connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this DVD+VCR using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

  • Page 15: Connection To An Amplifier

    Connection to an Amplifier Connection to an Amplifier Rear of DVD+VCR You can only listen to DVD playback using OPTICAL (O), COAXIAL (X) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro...

  • Page 16: Initial Settings - Vcr

    AUTO CLOCK SET Initial Settings - VCR • Initial Settings - VCR The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the fac- tory. In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) various adjustments to items such as clock setting, information.

  • Page 17: Tuning

    TUNING SETUP This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthe- sized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming FUNCTION OSD The on-screen display can be turned on or off. AUDIO MODE The DVD+VCR has two separate audio playback sys- tems, the high quality VHS Hi-Fi system and standard...

  • Page 18: Initial Settings - Dvd

    LANGUAGE Initial Settings - DVD Initial Settings - DVD By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make vari- ous adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 18 to 21.

  • Page 19: Display

    DISPLAY AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. TV Aspect 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

  • Page 20: Lock (Parental Control)

    LOCK (Parental Control) 4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu. 5. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to activate parental control. Password (Security Code) You can enter or change password. 1. Select “Password” on the LOCK menu then press 2.

  • Page 21: Others

    OTHERS DivX Registration Code DivX ® We provide you the DivX VOD (Video On Demand The PBC, Auto Play, and B.L.E. settings can be registration code that allows you to rent and purchase changed. ® videos using the DivX VOD service. For more infor- mation, visit www.divx.com/vod.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and Manual Tracking DVD. To manually adjust the tracking use the VCR T ape Playback VCR T ape Playback CH/TRK (v/V) buttons on the remote control or CH (v/V) on the front panel during playback. Press the VCR button to select the device to be oper- Notes: ated.

  • Page 23: Slow Motion

    Slow Motion During slow motion, audio is muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) may appear on the TV screen. This is normal. 1. While in still mode, press FORWARD (M). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

  • Page 24: Vcr Tape Recording

    VCR T ape Recording To pause the recording VCR T ape Recording 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during Basic Instructions recording. The REC indicator flashes in the dis- play window. 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2.
  • Page 25 6. Use the v/V buttons to switch between the pro- Checking or Erasing the Timer Program gram options, and the b/B buttons to input the program information: Programming can be checked whenever the DVD+VCR is turned on. Input the month, day, start and stop times of the program you want to record.

  • Page 26: Instant Timer Recording

    Instant T imer Recording Extending the Recording Time Instant T imer Recording The recording time can be extended anytime by With this feature you can record for a preset length pressing REC/ITR (z). Subsequent presses result in without using the program timer. advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.

  • Page 27: Copying From Dvd To Vcr

    Copying from DVD to VCR Each press of the ENTER changes the TV screen in Copying from DVD to VCR the following sequence. You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. STOP CH 4 STEREO 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

  • Page 28: Additional Vcr Information

    Additional VCR Information S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) Additional VCR Information • During manual recording, timer recording, Instant • This DVD+VCR can play back S-VHS recorded Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward tapes, however, it cannot make recordings using modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts S-VHS format tapes.

  • Page 29: Playing A Dvd Or Video Cd

    Playing a DVD or V ideo CD General Features Playing a DVD or V ideo CD Notes: Playback Setup Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be avail- 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source able on the Setup menu.

  • Page 30: Search

    Search Notes: DivX • On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the 1. Press BACKWARD ( ) or FORWARD ( setup menu to use this function (See “PBC” on page 19). during playback. • If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter 2.

  • Page 31: Random

    Special DVD Features Special DVD Features Random Karaoke DVD 1. Press RANDOM during playback. The unit auto- Checking the contents of DVD discs: Menus matically begins random playback and RANDOM appears on the TV screen. DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access special features.

  • Page 32: On-Screen Display - Dvd

    On-Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and Service On-Screen Display - DVD Maintenance and Service You can display the general playback status on the Refer to the information in this chapter before con- TV screen. Some items can be changed using the tacting a service technician.
  • Page 33 Playing an Audio CD or Playing an Audio CD or MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: MP3/WMA Files MP3/WMA Files • Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA) The DVD+VCR can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA •...
  • Page 34 Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Random Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features Disc Features 1. Press RANDOM during playback. Random Playback begins immediately and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen. Pause 2. To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM”...

  • Page 35: Programmed Playback

    4. Press B. Programmed Playback Programmed Playback Select the track you want to start playing on the “Program” list. The program function enables you to store your 5. Press N (PLAY) or ENTER to start. Playback favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. begins in the order in which you programmed the A program can contain 30 tracks.

  • Page 36: Viewing A Jpeg Files

    iewing a JPEG Files iewing a JPEG Files Slide Show JPEG Use v V b B to highlight the (Slide Show) then This unit can play JPEG files on CD-R/RW, press ENTER. DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW discs or Memory Card. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO Still Picture JPEG menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 37: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DVD VR format Playing a DivX Movie File Playing a DVD VR format Disc Disc The DVD+VCR can play Divx files on CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW discs or Memory Card. This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using 1.

  • Page 38: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    01,56,57,63,67 SEMP You can control the sound level, input source, and HITACHI 09,14,15,43 SHARP 09,22,23,24,60,66 power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is list- JC PENNEY 01,08,10,27,35 SIGNATURE 2000 01,06,08,09,10, 20,21,63,67 23,24,33,34 ed in the table below, set the appropriate manufactur-...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Troubleshooting

    roubleshooting roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall out- let securely. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the Abnormal or no picture The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR disc or tape indicator in the display...
  • Page 41 Cause Correction Symptom No disc is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the The DVD+VCR does No tape is inserted. disc or tape indicator in the display not start playback. window is lit.) Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc An unplayable disc is inserted.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Power requirements 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 21 W Dimensions (approx.) 16.9" X 3.1" X 10.2" (430 X 79 X 260 mm) (w x h x d) Weight (approx.) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system...
  • Page 43 LG, software errors that do not disable function- ality, operating and software protocols adopted after the date of manufacture or for outside the US, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.

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