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LG LGDVDR313 Owner's Manual

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© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

DVD RECORDER

OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. LGDVDR313
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Call 1-800-243-0000
Call us and we will
guide you through your
first recording, for free.

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    MODEL NO. LGDVDR313 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. Call 1-800-243-0000 © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET compliance is: POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Phone: 1-201-816-2000 WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 MANUAL 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

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION DVR HOOKUP Safety Precautions..... . . 2 Connections ......16-19 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PLAYBACK Recording from External Input ..42-43 Recording from External Devices ..42 DVD and Video CD Operation... 32-35 Recording from a Digital Camcorder .

  • Page 6: Dvd Recorder Overview

    DVD Recorder Overview Recordable Discs Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. (8 cm/12 cm disc) Recordings can be erased, then you can Video CD (VCD) record again on the same Disc. (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable): Audio CD...

  • Page 7: Disc-Related Terms

    DVD Recorder Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) About the symbol display The main film content, accompanying feature content, or music album. “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling This icon means the function explained in this owner’s you to locate it easily.

  • Page 8: About Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw Discs

    DVD Recorder Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW discs Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? No. When you edit a video tape you need one video How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? deck to play the original tape and another to record the The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW edits.

  • Page 9: About Dvd Recording

    DVD Recorder Overview (Continued) About DVD recording Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. otes This means that the exact recording time will depend • This Recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or on the material being recorded.

  • Page 10: Restrictions On Video Recording

    DVD Recorder Overview (Continued) Restrictions on video recording Remote Control Operation Range • You cannot record copy-protected video using this Recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected press the buttons.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    DVD Recorder 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 12: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER REC (z) Switches the DVD Recorder ON or OFF. Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. INPUT2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) STOP (x) Connect the audio/video output of an external source Stops playback or recording. (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

  • Page 13: Function Display Window

    Function Display Window Disc type indicators REC The Recorder is recording. Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates that the Recorder is timer recording or that a timer recording is programmed. HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ Indicates recording mode. ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received. SAP Indicates that an SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Key Functions Overview POWER OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Turns the Recorder ON and OFF. Opens and closes the disc tray. TV Control Buttons Turns PIP function on and off. POWER: Turns the TV on and off. INPUT: Selects the TV’s source. 0-9 numerical buttons CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Connections ANT. IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs.

  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to Cable Service Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter DVD Recorder or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD Recorder. Use the supplied Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD Recorder’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV.

  • Page 17: Tv Connections

    Connections (Continued) Component Video (Color Stream ® ) connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks from Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish the DVD Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on to connect, there are various ways you could connect the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

  • Page 18: Amplifier Connections

    Connections (Continued) Amplifier Connections Rear of DVD Recorder Connecting to an Amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your Amplifier, Receiver, or Stereo System, using the audio cables (A).

  • Page 19: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Dvd Recorder

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Digital Camcorder Connections Connections to DVD Recorder Using the front panel DV IN port, it is possible to connect a DV Digital Camcorder or Video Deck or Connect the input jacks (AV1, AV2) from the DVD DVD-R/RW Recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

  • Page 20: Pre-Operation Setup

    Pre-operation Setup Menu Operation Use v / V to select the tuning band option (TV or CATV) then press ENTER. TV: If you are using a standard antenna to receive channels. In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- CATV: If you are using basic cable to receive channels.

  • Page 21: To Add Or Erase Channels From Memory

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) To Add or Erase Channels from Memory Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. This feature allows you to add to or erase channels Use v / V to select the Setup menu. from memory manually. Press SETUP. While the Setup menu is selected, press B to The Setup menu appears.

  • Page 22: Manual Clock Set

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Manual Clock Set Display Mode Press SETUP. Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect The Setup menu appears. ratio is set to “4:3”. You can choose: Use v / V to select the Setup menu. - Letter Box: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

  • Page 23: Pbc.(On/Off)

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Language The PBC setting can be changed. Set Playback Control Display Language (PBC) to ON or OFF. - ON: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen PBC.

  • Page 24: Audio

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Audio Sampling Frequency If your Receiver or Amplifier is NOT capable of handling Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. If this choice is made, Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to of audio system you use.

  • Page 25: 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. 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Changing the 4-digit code 2.

  • Page 26: Country Code

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Country Code Recording Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were Record Mode Set used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 58.). You can set the picture quality for recording; HQ (High Quality), SQ (Standard Quality), LQ (Low Quality), EQ (Extend Quality).

  • Page 27: Dv Rec Audio

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) DV Rec Audio Disc Format Start You need to set this if you have a camcorder using Finalize Disc Label 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN Disc Protect port. Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for audio.

  • Page 28: Pre-Operation Setup

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Finalize • The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. • For discs formatted on a different DVD Recorder, you Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc will see only a limited number of characters. can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 29: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Overview for the On-Screen Display Disc Information On-screen Display You can display various information about the disc This manual gives basic instructions for operating the loaded on-screen. DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen,...
  • Page 30 Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Disc Information On-screenDisplay (Continued) Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the current Shows the Current title/chapter number TITLE: 1/4 mode. and total number of CHAPTER: 3/28 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 titles/chapters. Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option) Title Number Shows the current title number and total number of...
  • Page 31 Pre-operation Setup (Continued) Disc Information On-screenDisplay (Continued) Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Shows the title name, Shows the Current TITLE recording date, mode. recording mode, etc. 20/08 0:06:32 / 2:12:10 ORG SQ ORG: Original PList: Playlist Menu Options Function Selection Method (Use v / V to select desired option)

  • Page 32: Dvd And Video Cd Operation

    DVD and Video CD Operation DVD or Video CD Playback TITLE Selection Video Playback Setup If a disc has more than one title, you can move to Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- another title as follows: nected to the DVD Recorder.

  • Page 33: Slow Motion

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Video CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. Slow Motion • Track: repeats the current track. • All: repeats the all tracks on the disc. Video •...

  • Page 34: Zoom

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) 3. Press CLEAR. “Delete selected marker? Proceed?” message appears. Zoom 4. Use b / B to select “Yes” then press ENTER. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene. Video 6.

  • Page 35: Changing The Audio Channel

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) Last Condition Memory Audio Channel Selection STEREO Video Video Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during play- This Recorder memorizes the user settings for the last back to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT disc that you have viewed.

  • Page 36: Audio Cd And Mp3 Operation

    Audio CD and MP3 Operation Audio CD or MP3 Disc Playback Music menu options 1. To display menu options, select a track (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. The DVD Recorder can play Audio CDs. Also, the DVD 2.

  • Page 37: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued) Pause Search 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1. Press SCAN (m or M) during playback. The Recorder will enter SEARCH mode. 2. To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. 2.

  • Page 38: Program List Menu Options

    Audio CD and MP3 Programmed Playback The Program function enables you to store your favorite Play: Playback begins in the order tracks from any disc in the Recorder memory. Play in which you programmed the tracks Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 from the selected track.

  • Page 39: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. Viewing JPEG Files JPEG The Photo menu reappears. The Recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Skip Images Before playing JPEG files, read “Notes on JPEG Files” below right. While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.

  • Page 40: Recording

    Basic Recording Basic Recording from TV channels Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full easily of a preset length without using the program or you stop the recording.

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording This DVD Recorder can be programmed to record up to Reviewing Timer Recording Details 8 programs over a period of 1 month. For unattended Programming can be checked whenever the DVD recording, the timer needs to be set with the channels to Recorder is turned on.

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a TV screen when using the DV IN port. DV-equipped Camcorder to this Recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and Not connected to Camcorder control signals.

  • Page 44: Title List And Chapter List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List-Original menu Press DISPLAY to show more detailed title information The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your for selected title. Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 45: Using The Title List-Playlist Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List-Playlist Menu Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Press MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the Title Press MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. List-Playlist menu. • Use the v / V buttons to display the previous/ Use v V b B to choose the title you want to next page if there are more than 6 titles.

  • Page 46: Using The Title List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Deleting a Title Video Video From the Title List display you can play, name, and Before a disc is finalized, you can delete titles recorded delete titles. on the disc. After a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List screen changes its appearance and all you can do is select Caution...

  • Page 47: Using The Title List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Press DISPLAY to display more detailed title information The Title List is where you can see the all recorded for selected title. titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 48: Using The Title List Menu +R

    Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu Using the Chapter List menu The Title List is where you can see the all recorded Press MENU/LIST to display Title List menu. titles, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc.

  • Page 49: 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 Chapter 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 50: 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 51: Deleting A Title/Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter Deleting a Part You can delete a part which you do not want in the title. If you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu on Press MENU/LIST repeatedly to display DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you only remove Title List-Original or Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 52: Undoing/Redoing The Last Delete

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Undoing/Redoing the Last Deletion Naming a Title Video If you make a mistake while deleting, you can undo it. You can name titles independently. Names can be up to There is one level of undo (in other words, you can 32 characters long.

  • Page 53: Combining Two Chapters Into One

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Into One Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of the Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one.

  • Page 54: Protect A Title

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Protect a Title Hide a Title/Chapter Use this function to protect against accidental recording, Use this function to hide a title/chapter on the Title List editing or deleting of the title. or Chapter List menu. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.

  • Page 55: Divide One Title Into Two

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Dividing One Title Into Two Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Addition Information Viewing Title List menu displayed Clean-up Recordings Video on other DVD Recorders or Players You can simply clean-up (erase) all the contents from a disc then start recording from the first section of the disc. The disc format is not changed. You can view the Title List menu displayed on the Turn on the Recorder and load a recordable another DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW...

  • Page 57: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 23). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 7074 Fiji 7678 Lingala 8373 Singhalese 6565 Afar 7073 Finnish 7684...

  • Page 58: Country Code List

    Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 26). Code Country Code Country Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea Saint Lucia Seychelles United Arab Emirates Spain Liechtenstein Sudan Afghanistan Ethiopia Sri Lanka Sweden Antigua and Barbuda Finland...

  • Page 59: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD Select the appropriate video input mode Recorder signal output.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Solution Symptom Can’t play a disc The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 28) recorded using this Some players will not play even a final- No solution. Recorder on another ized disc recorded in Video mode. player.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 16.9 X 3.0 X 15.1 inches (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 12.1 lbs Operating temperature 41˚F to 95˚F Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system NTSC color system Recording format NTSC...
  • Page 63 Notes...
  • Page 64 Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.

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