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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 1 ENGLISH DR386D As an E ® Partner, LG NERGY has determined that this product or product models meet the ® guidelines for NERGY energy efficiency. ® is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY P/NO : MFL56778743...
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(serv- part by an LG authorized service centre. Protect the power cord from physical icing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 5 Before you start Recordable and Playable discs This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types. DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R...
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POWER button to complete setting. grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copy- right owner. Manufacturer Code Number LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2 Restrictions on copying Zenith 1, 3, 4 Some video material is copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to DVD.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 7 Remote control POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF. Colour buttons: Use when an EPG screen is displayed or when tuned to a teletext program of a digital broadcast. The AV: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, or function of each button will be described on-screen, and DV IN).
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 8 Main Unit a 1 1 / I (POWER button) f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Switches the unit ON or OFF. Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, b Disc Tray press again to exit pause mode.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 9 Hooking up the unit a Antenna connection Antenna Antenna c Audio/Video connection Connect the Terrestrial (Digital) (Analog) TV antenna to the Connect one end of the ANTENNA IN jack on video(yellow) cable to the the unit.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 10 Hooking up the unit Component connection Connect one end of the component (Y PB PR) cables to the COMPONENT General about connection OUTPUT jacks on the unit and other ends to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on Picture and sound your TV.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 11 S-Video connection Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the unit and the other end to the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV. Connect one end of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the unit and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV.
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Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one •...
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 13 Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, AV IN 2) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 14 Auto setup When the first time to turn on the unit, the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and channels ON REMOTE automatically. 1 Turn on the unit: POWER The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 15 Switching the program list on the channel editing screen Using the Home Menu You can switch the program list on the channel editing screen. ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Select a main option:...
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 16 PHOTO Adjust the SETUP settings DISC – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the disc. (page ON REMOTE USB – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the USB Flash...
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 17 Adjust the SETUP settings TV Aspect – Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, [TV Aspect] will be disable in the setup menu. Adjust the general settings...
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 18 Adjust the language settings Adjust the audio settings Display Menu – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG – Selects the type of digital audio signal when using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 19 Adjust the lock settings [M] (Mature Audience 15+): Mature Audience only. This program is specifi- cally designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 15. [PG] (Parental Guidance Recommended): Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the program.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 20 Adjust the recording settings Adjust the disc settings Record Mode Set – Select the picture quality for recording from XP, SP, LP, EP Disc Format – You can Initialize a DVD by pressing ENTER while [Start] is or MLP.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 21 Disc Label – This function allows you to change the default disc name to Displaying disc information something more descriptive. This name appears when you load a disc and when you display disc information on-screen. The keyboard menu appears by ON REMOTE pressing ENTER while [Edit] is selected.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 22 Displaying information while watching TV Moving to another title DVD ALL During viewing the TV, Press DISPLAY to display the information displayed on-screen. When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 23 Changing TV program Use PR +/– on the remote control to change the programs in memory or use numbered (0-9) buttons to select a program directly. Changing TV program with program list You can display TV program list using the ENTER button and switch into other TV program on the channel list.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 24 Switching the EPG menu Using the digital EPG The EPG screen provides two search menus. Press yellow colour button when the EPG menu is displayed. ON REMOTE Now/Next: The screen shows now and next programs.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 25 Viewing a Teletext service Play a disc Teletext is a free broadcasting service by some TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programs, share ON REMOTE prices and many other topics.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 26 Pause a playback Playing repeatedly DVD ALL Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( ) to continue Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title, playback. chapter, folder or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal play- back, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF].
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 27 Selecting all files and folders on the current list Playing DivX ® movie files you want to select all files and folders on the list, press CLEAR at any file or folder on the list. Press CLEAR again to deselect files and folders.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 28 Displaying MP3/WMA file information Listening to music Press DISPLAY while the file you want to show the file information for is selected. The unit shows the ID3-Tag information of the file. If the file does not ON REMOTE have ID3-Tag information, [ID3-Tag: None] appears on the screen.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 29 Skip to the next/previous photo Viewing a photo Press SKIP (. or >) to view the previous/next photo while displayed in full screen mode. ON REMOTE Rotate a photo 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME Use vV to rotate the photo while displayed in full screen mode.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 30 Setting a timer record Recording This unit can be programmed to record up to 16 timer recordings within a month. The clock must be set correctly before setting a timer recording. Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 31 Cancelling a timer recording Record from a camcorder You can cancel a timer recording before the timer recording actually starts. You can record from a DV-equipped camcorder to the DVD by connecting it with Select a timer recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] a DV cable.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 32 Before editing Editing a title This unit offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type, and select the option available for your disc. Using the Title list menu,you can edit video content.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 33 Chapter search Time search Video Video You can select the start of a title by searching a chapter. Select a title that you You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Select want to search and press ENTER.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 34 Select a title that you want to change the name of and press ENTER. Select Protect a title [Rename] or [Title Name] option from the menu on the left of the screen and Use this function to protect a title against accidental recording, editing or delet- press ENTER to display the keyboard menu.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 35 Using the Disc menu Using the title list menu in DVD mode, you can use the disc setting functions without entering the SETUP menu. v v V V b b B B to select the [Disc] option on the DVD title list menu and then press ENTER to show further options.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 36 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 Language Code Language Code Afar...
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 37 Troubleshooting Playback The unit does not start playback. General Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and regional code.) The power does not turn on. Place the disc with the playback side down.
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DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 38 Recording If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must Cannot record or does not record successfully.
DR386D-W.BAUSLLK_ENG 6/16/08 10:38 AM Page 39 Specifications Playback Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, General CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz...
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