LG LH-R5500SB Owner's Manual

LG LH-R5500SB Owner's Manual

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DVD
Recorder Receiver System
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:LH-R5500SB
(Main Unit: LH-R5500P
Speakers: LHS-55SBS, LHS-55SBC,
LHS-55SBW)
CD-R/RW
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
R
P/N: 3834RH0075P

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  • Page 1 Recorder Receiver System OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL:LH-R5500SB (Main Unit: LH-R5500P Speakers: LHS-55SBS, LHS-55SBC, LHS-55SBW) CD-R/RW Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. P/N: 3834RH0075P...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedi- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK cated circuit; DO NOT OPEN That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents • DV Record Audio..... 31 INTRODUCTION • Auto Chapter ......31 Safety Precautions.
  • Page 4: Dvd Recorder Receiver Overview

    DVD Recorder Receiver Overview Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued) Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
  • Page 6: Disc-Related Terms

    DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms Types of Video CDs There are two types of Video CDs: DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0) recordable DVD drives and discs.
  • Page 7: About Recordable Discs

    DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued) About recordable discs DVD+RW mode recording • 4 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- How are recordable discs different? able (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ) The essential difference among DVD-R, DVD-RW, • Playable on regular DVD players DVD+R and DVD+RW is that DVD-R and DVD+R are •...
  • Page 8: About Dvd Recording

    DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued) About DVD recording Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the Notes : recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or on the material being recorded.
  • Page 9 DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued) Restrictions on video recording Copyright • You cannot record copy-protected video using this • Recording equipment should be used only for lawful recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video copying and you are advised to check carefully what discs and some satellite broadcasts.
  • Page 10: Precautions

    DVD Recorder Receiver Overview (Continued) Precautions Notes on Discs Handling discs Handling the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the When shipping the unit disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the The original shipping carton and packing materials surface.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Front Panel a POWER h Remote Sensor Switches the DVD Recorder Receiver ON or OFF. Point the recorder remote control here. i VOLUME CONTROL b Disc Tray Turn the knob clockwise to increase sound level, Insert a disc here. counterclockwise to decrease sound level. c OPEN/CLOSE (Z) j DV IN Opens or closes the disc tray.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview POWER OPEN/CLOSE Turns DVD Recorder Receiver ON and Opens and closes the disc tray. OFF. CD/DVD Changes the input to use for recording. Select the DVD Recorder Receiver’s (Tuner, AV 1, AV 2, AV 3, AV 3 Opt, AV 4 or DV). function mode to DVD.
  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Rear Panel Connections d e f a AC Power Cord i EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO Plug into the power source. Connect to a TV with SCART jack. j ANT.IN b SPEAKER CONNECTORS Connect the aerial to this terminal. Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.
  • Page 14: Connections To Your Tv

    Connections (Continued) Tips Connections to Your TV Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish Make one of the following connections, depending on to connect, there are various ways you could connect the capabilities of your existing equipment. the recorder. Use only one of the connections When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, described below.
  • Page 15: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack Connections Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder. VCR, Cable Box, or You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus pro- Satellite Tuner, etc.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Digital Camcorder

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV the audio/video out jacks on your accessory compo- tapes to DVD.
  • Page 17: Radio Aerial Connections

    Connections (Continued) Radio Aerial Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM aerial for listening to the radio. Connect the AM Loop aerial to the AM aerial connector. Connect the FM Wire aerial to the FM aerial connector. AM Loop aerial (supplied) FM Wire aerial (supplied) EURO AV2 DECODER Notes:...
  • Page 18: Speaker System Connections

    Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). EURO AV2 DECODER otes Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.
  • Page 19: Speaker Positioning

    Before Operation Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 rear speakers and sub- woofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer.
  • Page 20: Mini Glossary For Sound Mode

    Before Operation (Continued) Mini Glossary for Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digi- When playing recordings of live music and classic, this mode pro- tal audio from DTS program sources bearing the trademark such vides a feeling similar to actually being in a small concert hall.
  • Page 21: Delay Time Setting

    Before Operation (Continued) Setting the delay time in the Delay Time Setting Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro In Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic mode it is assumed Logic (II) mode that the distance from the listener to each of the speak- ers is equal.
  • Page 22: Sound Level

    2.1 CH. If setting is complete, press LEVEL. XTS pro The unique sound quality of the LG Technology creates the optimum sound for you to play the perfect playback of the original sound and to feel the living sound source.
  • Page 23: Pre-Operation Setup

    Pre-operation Setup Initial Settings General In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- Auto Programming tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of This DVD Recorder Receiver is equipped with a three levels to set up the options, but some require frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving greater depth for the variety of settings.
  • Page 24: Program Edit

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Program Edit Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit Program List menu. You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). Program Edit Press SETUP. You can perform a search to select and store TV chan- The Setup menu appears.
  • Page 25 Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Sorting 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 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List up to 5 characters long.
  • Page 26: Auto Clock Set

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time Follow steps 1-5 as shown left. (Auto Clock and Date are also set automatically. If the time in the Set). DVD Recorder Receiver display is not correct, the clock Use v / V to select the Manual option then must be set manually.
  • Page 27: Tv Aspect Ratio

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) TV Aspect Ratio You can choose: - 4:3: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. - 16:9: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ PRO- GRESSIVE SCAN jacks, but are connecting the Display Mode...
  • Page 28: Pbc

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Disc Language The PBC setting can be changed. Set Playback Control Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and (PBC) to ON or OFF. Subtitle. - ON: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the [Original]Refers to the original language in which the PBC.
  • Page 29: Lock (Parental Control)

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Lock (Parental Control) If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current pass- Set Password word, follow the procedure below. Changing the 4-digit code 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. 2.
  • Page 30: Area Code

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Area Code DivX(R) VOD DivX Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list registration code that allows you to rent and purchase (See “Area Codes”, page 60.).
  • Page 31: Recording

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Recording Auto Chapter When recording, chapter markers are put in at the Record Mode Set specified interval. You can set this interval to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 15 minutes. If you select None, it switch- You can set the picture quality for recording; HQ (High es automatic chapter marking off, no separations.
  • Page 32: Disc

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Disc Caution Initialize If you want to change the disc format, everything recorded on the disc will be erased. If you load a completely blank disc, the “Initialize” menu will appear. Select “Ok” then press ENTER. The Disc Protect Recorder will initialize the disc.
  • Page 33: Finalize

    Pre-operation Setup (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 load the disc and when you display equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 34: Overview For The On-Screen Display

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Disc Information On-screen Display Overview for the On-Screen Display You can display various information about the disc This manual gives basic instructions for operating the loaded on-screen. DVD Recorder Receiver. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during play- Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the back.
  • Page 35: Dvd And Video Cd Operation

    DVD and Video CD Operation DVD or Video CD Playback General Features Note : Playback Setup Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- the Remote Control. Some features may also be avail- nected to the DVD Recorder Receiver.
  • Page 36: Time Search

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Time Search Slow Motion The Time Search function allows you to start playback at any chosen time on the disc. 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-Screen The Recorder will enter PAUSE mode.
  • Page 37: Camera Angle Dvd

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Camera Angle Marker Search If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon appears briefly on the TV You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to screen.
  • Page 38: Dvd And Video Cd Operation

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Subtitles DivX Video Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages. This function enables you to view the stored stations in the sub picture during playback. Instant Skip Video Each press INSTANT SKIP skips forward 15 seconds.
  • Page 39: Playing A Divx Movie Disc

    Playing a DivX Movie Disc Using this DVD Recorder Receiver you can play back 2. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. DivX files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before play- Press SETUP b [LANGUAGE] b [Disc Subtitle] then ing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on the select the language you have found.
  • Page 40: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings file MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is Using this DVD Recorder Receiver you can play back limited as follows: MP3/WMA files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before •...
  • Page 41 Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause Repeat A-B To repeat a sequence in a track: 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1. Press A-B at your chosen starting point. 2. To return to playback, press B (PLAY) or press Repeat icon and ‘A’...
  • Page 42: Programmed Playback

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Programmed Playback Repeat Programmed Tracks You can play a track/all on a disc. The program function enables you to store your favorite 1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat icon tracks from any disc in the recorder’s memory. A pro- appears.
  • Page 43: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation Viewing a JPEG file Notes on JPEG Recordings Using this DVD Recorder Receiver you can view JPEG • Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it files on the CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW. Before playing could take a long time for the DVD Recorder Receiver JPEG files, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings”...
  • Page 44: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation (Continued) To listen to music while slide show Slide Show JPEG simultaneously JPEG Use v V b B to highlight the (Slide Show) on the JPEG menu then press ENTER. You can display photo files while listening to MP3/WMA Slide Show starts from the selected file if Speed option music files recorded on a disc.
  • Page 45: Recording

    Basic Recording Basic Recording from TV channels To record one TV program while watching another Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. 1 Press TV/DVD to select the TV mode during record- Recording starts immediately and continues until the ing.
  • Page 46: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording This DVD Recorder Receiver can be programmed to Enter the necessary information for your timer record up to 7 programs over a period of 1 month. For recording(s). unattended recording, the timer needs to be set with the •...
  • Page 47: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording (Continued) Timer Recording with ShowView ® System Reviewing Timer Recording Details This system makes programming timer recordings very Programming can be checked whenever the DVD simple. Most TV guides publish ShowView programming Recorder Receiver is turned on. Press TIMER REC numbers with their program details.If you want to make twice.
  • Page 48: Recording From An External Input Source

    Recording from an External Input Source Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external A/V device, 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 port on the front panel of this Recorder.
  • Page 49: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input Source (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You may see the following messages appear on your You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this TV screen when using the DV IN port. recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.
  • Page 50: Title List And Chapter List Menu Overview

    Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. 1 2 3 The editing 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.
  • Page 51: Title And Chapter Editing

    Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content change the actu- Adding Chapter Markers al 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, freeing up You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a Playlist or extra recording time.
  • Page 52: 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 is put into You can add an Original title or chapter to a Playlist title the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later —...
  • Page 53: Deleting A Title/Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter Deleting a Part Video You can delete a part which you do not want in the title. Press MENU/LIST repeatedly to display If you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu on Title List-Original or Title List-Playlist menu.
  • Page 54: Naming A Title

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title Video You can name titles independently. Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose Original chapters into one.
  • Page 55: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Moving a Playlist Chapter Protect a Title Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of the Use this function to protect against accidental recording, Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. editing or deleting of the title. Note : Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.
  • Page 56: Hide A Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Hide a Chapter Dividing One Title Into Two You can skip playing chapters without deleting from the Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. disc. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER.
  • Page 57: Additional Information

    Additional Information Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-4, DV).
  • Page 58: Radio Operation

    Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Before Preset radio stations in the DVD Recorder Receiver’s tuning, make sure that you have turned down the vol- memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on the left). ume.
  • Page 59 Radio Operation (Continued) RDS Operation Programme Search (PTY) This unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode broad- which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. casts with Programme Type (PTY) codes that indicate Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for the type of material being broadcast.
  • Page 60: 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 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet No power. securely. No picture. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to Press TV/DVD on the remote control repeatedly to choose DVD mode.
  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Cause Solution Can’t play a disc The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 33) recorded using this Some players will not play even a final- No solution. Recorder on another ized disc recorded in Video mode. player.
  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 220-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 110W Dimensions (approx.) 435 x 57x 372 mm (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 4.9Kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 colour system Recording format Recording...
  • Page 64 Specifications (Continued) Amplifier Stereo mode 70W + 70W (8Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround mode Front: 70W + 70W (THD 10 %) Center*: 70W (* Depending on the sound mode Surround*: 70W + 70W (8Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) settings and the source, there may be no sound output.) Subwoofer*: 150W (4Ω...

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