LG V290 Owner's Manual

LG V290 Owner's Manual

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DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : V290
ENGLISH
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read this instruction booklet carefully
and completely.

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  • Page 1 DVD PLAYER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : V290 ENGLISH Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    CAUTION: European representative: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Operation Safety Precautions......2 Operation with tape ..... . 19-22 Table of Contents.
  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before Use To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Notes on Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Handling Discs This manual provides information on the operation and Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the maintenance of your DVD player.
  • Page 5: Types Of Playable Discs

    Before Use (Continued) Notes on Copyrights: Types of Playable Discs It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broad- cast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted materi- al without permission. This product features the copy (8 cm / 12 cm disc) protection function developed by Macrovision.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front Panel 9 10 11 12 14 15 6. Remote Sensor 1. 1 1 / / I Switches the unit to ON or OFF. Point the remote control here. 2. Disc Tray 7. Tape Compartment. Insert a disc here. 8. DVD/VCR DVD/VCR Selector.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER TV Control Buttons (see p. 32) Switch this unit ON or OFF. TV POWER: Turns on or off the TV. DVD/VCR select button TV AV: Selects the TV’s source. Selects operational mode of TV PR +/–: Selects TV’s channel. remote control.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial using this jack. VIDEO/AUDIO OUT(Left/Right) (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections Caution: DVD exclusive out connection Make sure this unit is connected directly to the TV. Component Video connection Set the TV to the correct video input channel. 1. Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN Do not connect this unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the phone in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
  • Page 10: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Rear of this unit Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two chan- nel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT or AUDIO OUT (DVD EXCLUSIVE OUT) jacks on this unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver or stereo system, using the audio cables.
  • Page 11: Before Operation-Vcr Part

    Before Operation-VCR part Using your VCR for the very first To set the colour system time 1. Press i. Following picture will display on the TV screen when 2. The main menu will appear on the TV screen. you have just connected your video recorder for the 3.
  • Page 12: How To Use The Main Menu

    Before Operation-VCR part How to use the main menu Tuning in TV Stations Automatically This DVD+VCR can easily be programmed by using the If the TV broadcast signal is weak your DVD+VCR may menus displayed on screen. not detect the necessary information and will not be able The menus are controlled by the Remote Control to store them correctly.
  • Page 13: Tuning In Tv Stations Manually

    Before Operation-VCR part 6. Press ENTER/OK. Tuning in TV Stations Manually Searching will stop when it locates a stations. In certain areas of the country broadcast signals may Press 2 to select MFT. be too weak for your DVD+VCR’s automatic tuning Control the fine tuning of the station by using 3 or 4.
  • Page 14: Changing The Order Of Tv Stations

    Before Operation-VCR part Changing the order of TV Stations Deleting TV Stations After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may After tuning TV stations into your DVD+VCR you may wish to change the order in which they are stored with- wish to delete a station.
  • Page 15: Before Operation-Dvd Part

    Before Operation-DVD part Displaying Disc Information Initial Settings on-screen By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You You can display various information about the disc can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup loaded on-screen.
  • Page 16: Language

    Before Operation-DVD part Progressive Scan LANGUAGE Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On. To turn On progressive scan: Connect component out of this unit to the input of your monitor/television, set your television or monitor to...
  • Page 17: Audio

    Before Operation-DVD part AUDIO LOCK (Parental Control) 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. Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.
  • Page 18: Area Code

    Before Operation - DVD part Area Code Enter the Area Code whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter (see page 33). 1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press 2.
  • Page 19: Operation With Tape

    Operation with tape Playing a tape , Shuttle : 5. Slow motion playback During playing back or still picture press You will only be able to load and eject video cassettes You can reach the following playback speeds. when your DVD+VCR is plugged into the mains. (REV, PB 5-, PB 1-, Still, SLW, PLAY, 2PLY, CUE) Your DVD+VCR may also playback recordings from To switch off the slow motion and shuttle, press the...
  • Page 20: Instant Timer Recording

    Operation with tape Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 7. Press PAUSE/STEP to avoid recording unwanted scenes. Press PAUSE/STEP to continue recording. Your DVD+VCR allows you to make recordings using a variety of simple methods: Tapes can be paused for up to 5 minutes; RECP will be displayed when a tape is paused.
  • Page 21: Timer Recording Using On Screen Display

    Operation with tape Timer recording using On Screen DATE T I M E - - - - - - - - PR-03 Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may set up to seven timer record events - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 22 Operation with tape To watch a DVD while performing a timer recording, Timer recording using On Screen press DVD to select DVD mode. Display (Continued) 8. Press i to set another timer record event and follow steps 3 to 7. Check that the timer event details are correct.
  • Page 23: Additional Operation - Vcr Part

    Additional Operation - VCR part Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Tape Counter Memory Stop Your VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. The Digital Tape Counter can be displayed on the dis- This allows you to record and playback the sound in play window instead of the time by pressing CLK/CNT several different ways.
  • Page 24: Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis)

    Additional Operation - VCR part Video Doctor (Self-Diagnosis) Wide Screen Compatibility 16:9 This feature informs you that there is a problem with your Your DVD+VCR can record and play back wide screen DVD+VCR. These error messages will appear on the TV aspect ratio programmes (16:9).
  • Page 25: Recording From External Components

    Additional Operation - VCR part Recording from External Components Copying from DVD to VCR You can record from an external component, such as a You can copy the contents of a DVD to a Video tape. camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the 1.
  • Page 26: General Playback Features - Dvd Part

    General Playback features - DVD Part Buttons Operations Discs Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback. Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. DivX . / > During playback, press . or > to go to the next chap- ter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track.
  • Page 27: Playing A Dvd

    Playing a DVD Notes on general features: Last Scene Memory • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter (Track) This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that playback, the repeat playback cancels. is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if •...
  • Page 28: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma File

    Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files record- Programmed Playback ed media. The program function enables you to store your favorite MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD tracks from any disc in the player memory. Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recorded media or A program can contain 30 tracks.
  • Page 29: Viewing A Jpeg File

    Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files recorded media. Moving to another File 1. Insert a JPEG files recorded media. The PHOTO Press . or > or cursor (b or B) once while view- menu appears on the TV screen. ing a picture to advance to the next or previous file.
  • Page 30: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie file Using this DVD Player you can play DivX file. DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: 1. Insert a DivX file recorded media. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel.
  • Page 31: Playing A Dvd Vr Format Disc

    Playing a DVD VR format Disc This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. • This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray, It start playing automatically.
  • Page 32: Additional Operation

    Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote Handling the Unit control. You can control the sound level, input source, and When shipping the unit power switch of non-LG TVs as well.
  • Page 33: Language And Area Code List

    Language and Area 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...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 outlet securely. The power is on, but No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
  • Page 35: Specification

    Specification General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 x 78.5 x 265 mm (W x H x D) Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Timer 24 hours display type System...

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