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RC199M_EVNT_ENG
DVD RECORDER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RC199M
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read this owner's manual carefully and completely.

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  • Page 1 RC199M_EVNT_ENG DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RC199M Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
  • Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this prod- WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK uct’s compliance is: HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, OR MOISTURE. Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Phone: 1-800-243-0000. WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
  • 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

    INTRODUCTION Disc Settings ..... .24-26 • Initialize ......24 •...
  • Page 5 • Repeat A-B ..... .36 Changing Title Thumbnails ....48 •...

  • Page 6: Symbol Used In This Manual

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

  • Page 7: Recordable And Playable Discs

    Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - 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. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

  • Page 8: Playable Discs

    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) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

  • Page 9: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Restrictions on video recording Notice for Progressive Scan Use • You cannot record copy-protected video using this CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD- HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY copy-protected material is encountered during a CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE...

  • Page 10: 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 Remote Control while in Secure Digital Card (SD) •...

  • Page 11: Disc-Related Terms

    Disc-related terms DivX DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression DVD +R (Double Layer) standard for video.You will be able to play DivX Double layer recording technology offers two record- movies using this recorder.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Front Panel j kl mn o p POWER button and indicator Display window Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. Shows the current status of the Recorder. Lights green when the Recorder is turned on. Remote Sensor Point the Recorder Remote Control here. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here.

  • Page 13: Function Display Window

    Function Display Window Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates that TV mode is active. SVCD Indicates current chapter or track number Indicates when Memory Card is M.CARD activated. Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) dubbing is in progress.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote Control BACKWARD / FORWARD RANDOM Plays tracks in random order. (m/M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. REC MODE - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape Selects the recording mode: during the STOP mode, for fast - DVD : SP, LP, EP or XP. reverse/ forward picture search.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel c d e f ANT.IN AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio inputs. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. Cooling fan AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) RF.

  • Page 16: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv

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

  • Page 17: Optional Tv Connections

    RF coaxial connection Notes: Connect the RF.OUT jack on the Recorder to the • Set Progressive Scan option to [ON] in the setup menu, antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm see page 21. Coaxial Cable (R). •...
  • Page 18 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan- nel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiv- er equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O, COAXIAL X) to the cor- responding in jack on your amplifier.

  • Page 19: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings General Settings Initial Settings Tuning Band Select In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of 1. Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B . three levels to set up the options, but some require 2.

  • Page 20: To Add Or Erase Channels From Memory

    To Add or Erase Channels from Memory Note : The Auto Clock Feature enables the Recorder to set up This feature allows you to add to or erase channels the clock when the Recorder is turned off. from memory manually. 1.

  • Page 21: Progressive Scan

    Progressive Scan 1. Select the [Factory Setting] option. 2. Press B to select [SET] then press ENTER. Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality The Initialize menu will appear. pictures with less flickering. [ON] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal.

  • Page 22: Audio Settings

    DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Audio Settings With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presen- Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the tation possible, thanks to digital audio technology.

  • Page 23: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password You can enter or change password. Rating 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. Some movies contain scenes that may not be suit- able for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the com- plete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.

  • Page 24: Recording Settings

    Recording Settings Auto Chapter During recording, chapter markers are added auto- Disc Record Mode matically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 5 minutes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chap- You can set the picture quality for recording; ter marking, select [None].

  • Page 25: Finalize

    Finalize Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or com- disc. This name appears when you load the disc and puter equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 26: Pbc

    DivX Registration Code DivX PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special ® We provide you the DivX VOD (Video On Demand menus and navigation features that are available on registration code that allows you to rent and purchase some Video CDs.

  • Page 27: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    General Explanation of Displaying Disc Information on-screen General Explanation of On-Screen Display On-Screen Display You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.

  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback VCR T ape Playback Search VCR T ape Playback This function lets you visually search for a tape sec- Press VCR button to select the device to be operated. tion in either direction: forward and reverse. During the high-speed picture search modes, the audio is Basic Instructions muted and horizontal lines (noise bars) appear.

  • Page 29: Counter Memory Function

    Counter Memory Function 3. To stop the playback, press STOP x. The unit records the stopped point, depending on This feature is useful if there is a section of tape you the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. want to view immediately after recording or if you Press N (PLAY) to resume playback (from the want to return to the same point several times.

  • Page 30: Slow Motion

    Slow Motion Marker Search Video Video To enter a Marker 1. Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) You can start playback from up to six memorized during pause mode. points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the 2. Use the BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) desired point on the disc.

  • Page 31: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Repeat A-B Video Video To repeat a sequence during playback. 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing 1. Press A-B at your chosen starting point. PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly. [REPEAT A - ] appears briefly on the TV screen. 2.

  • Page 32: Changing The Audio Soundtrack

    Changing the Audio Soundtrack Finding Locations on a Disc You can directly access any point on a video CD Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during using this function within 95% of progress bar. playback to hear a different audio language or audio Use this function only while a video CD is playing.

  • Page 33: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie File Movie menu options Playing a DivX Movie File 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Movie The Recorder can play Divx files on CD-R/RW or menu then press ENTER. DVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read Movie menu options appear.

  • Page 34: About Divx Movie Files

    About DivX movie files DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limit- ed as follows: Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to char- acters.

  • Page 35: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma Files

    Playing an Audio CD or Audio CD and Music menu options Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA files 1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM discs or Memory Card.

  • Page 36: Changing The Audio Channel

    Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings Changing the Audio Channel Press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio channel (stereo, left or right). MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows: Random • Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), 1.

  • Page 37: Program Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Files

    Program Playback with Audio Program List menu options Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA files CD and MP3/WMA files 1. Press v / V to select a track/file on the Program List then press ENTER. The program function enables you to store your The menu options appear.

  • Page 38: Viewing A Jpeg Files

    iewing a JPEG files Photo menu options iewing a JPEG files 1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER. This unit can play JPEG files on CD-R/RW, The menu options appear. DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM discs or Memory Card.

  • Page 39: View Slide Shows

    View Slide Shows About JPEG image files 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu. JPEG disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: 2. Press ENTER. • Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files.

  • Page 40: Recording

    Recording About DVD recording Notes for recording About DVD recording Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact Notes: because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW compression. This means that the exact record- discs.

  • Page 41: Basic Recording From A Tv

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

  • Page 42: To Record One Tv Program While Watching Another

    To record one TV program while 3. Press ENTER to save the program. The Timer Record List will appear. watching another 4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record 1. Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during List. recording.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording Troubleshooting

    Playing while you are Timer Recording Troubleshooting Playing while you are recording recording Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. You can start play from the beginning of the title while continuing to record it.

  • Page 44: Dubbing From Dvd To Vcr

    Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING (or DUB) button.

  • Page 45: Recording From External Components

    Recording from External Additional Information Recording from External Additional Information Components Components Simultaneous Play and Record You can play or record a DVD during the VCR play- You can record from an external component, such as back, press DVD to change DVD mode and perform a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the the DVD playback or recording.

  • Page 46: Recording From Dv Input

    Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to Recording from DV Input the front panel DV IN jack. See page 18. Before DV dubbing 2. Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio).

  • Page 47: Editing

    Editing itle List and Chapter List itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. 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.

  • Page 48: Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

    Adding Chapter Markers VR Mode: Original and Adding Chapter Markers VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Playlist Editing You can create chapters within a title by inserting Titles, Chapters and Parts chapter marks at the desired points. Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or Note: more chapters.

  • Page 49: Making A New Playlist

    Making a New Playlist Adding Additional T itle / Making a New Playlist Adding Additional T itle / Chapters to the Playlist Chapters to the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need Playlist title even if it is already registered.

  • Page 50: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter

    Deleting an Original or Deleting an Original or Deleting a Part Deleting a Part Playlist T itle/Chapter Playlist T itle/Chapter You can delete a part which you do not want in the When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist title.

  • Page 51: Naming A Title

    Naming a T itle 4. Choose [OK] then press ENTER to fix the name Naming a T itle and return to the previous menu screen. You can name Original and Playlist titles independ- 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. ently.

  • Page 52: Divide One Titles Into Two

    Divide One T itle Into T Combining T wo Chapters Divide One T itle Into T Combining T wo Chapters Into One Into One Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters Use this command to split a title up into two new into one.

  • Page 53: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Tip: Moving a Playlist Chapter If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. [Show] option on the menu.

  • Page 54: Overwriting Recording

    Overwriting Recording 2. Press TITLE in Play mode or DVD tuner mode. Overwriting Recording Title List menu will appear as shown below. 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.

  • Page 55: Reference

    Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is list- ed in the table below, set the appropriate manufactur- er code. 1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (Refer to table on the right column).

  • Page 56: Language Code List

    Language Code List 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 57: Troubleshooting

    roubleshooting roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Correction Symptom The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall out- No power. let securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder Select the appropriate video input signal output.
  • Page 58 Cause Correction Symptom The Recorder does not No disc is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the start playback. No tape is inserted. disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc.

  • Page 59: Reset The Recorder

    Cause Correction Symptom Picture or sound of Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. broadcasting channel is Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Try [Tuning Band Select] options; see weak or missing. Recorder Setup menu. page 19 for details. The disc was recorded in Video mode.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 354 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 13.9 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 6.8 kg (14.96 lbs) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system...
  • Page 61 DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 90 dB Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms...
  • Page 62 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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