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Targa DVR-5200x User's Manual And Service Information

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TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
www.targa-online.com
Targa DRV-5200x
User's guide and service information
P/NO : 3834RV0048U
Front panel connections
Rear Panel
1. Stand-by/On
1. AERIAL
Switches the Recorder ON or OFF.
Connect the aerial to this terminal.
2. PLAY/PAUSE (N/X)
2. RF. OUT
Starts playback.
Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor
Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to
3. S-VIDEO OUT
exit pause mode.
Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
3. Disc Tray
4. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr)
Insert a disc here.
Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.
4. STOP (x)
5. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Stops playback or recording.
Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system.
5. REC (z)
6. COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack)
Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording
Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
time.
7. EURO AV 2 DECODER
6. PROG. (v / V)
Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder,
Scans up or down through memorized channels.
Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).
7. DUBBING
8. EURO AV 1 AUDIO/VIDEO
Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).
Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
8. OPEN/CLOSE (Z)
9. Video output switch
Opens or close the disc tray.
Select either COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT or RGB
signal of EURO AV1 AUDIO/ VIDEO terminal depending on how you
9. Display window
connect the Recorder to the TV.
Shows the current status of the Recorder.
10. OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack)
10. Remote Sensor
Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
Point the Recorder remote control here.
11. HDMI Connector (Type A)
11. DVD/VCR
HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and
Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR
video.
deck.
12. AC Power Cord
12. RES.
Plug into the power source.
Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks.
- HDMI: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
- COMPONENT: 576p, 576i
13. DV INPUT
Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.
14. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)
Insert a video cassette here.
15. AV3 IN (S-VIDEO IN)
Connect the S-Video output of an external source
(TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
16. AV3 IN (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))
Connect the audio/video output of an external source
(Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).
17. EJECT (Z)
Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

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  • Page 1 Targa DRV-5200x Front panel connections Rear Panel 1. Stand-by/On 1. AERIAL Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. Connect the aerial to this terminal. User's guide and service information 2. PLAY/PAUSE (N/X) 2. RF. OUT Starts playback. Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to 3.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions The following instructions should be read before the To avoid electrical shock or fire do not expose the device product is operated. to rain or moisture. This instruction manual should be retained for future The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping reference.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION NOTES ON COPYRIGHTS: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast DO NOT OPEN via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK This product features the copy protection function developed OF ELECTRIC SHOCK by Macrovision.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Disc Settings ..... . . 27-29 • Initialize ......27 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 5: Overview

    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 These Discs can be recorded only once.

  • Page 6: Disc-Related Terms

    Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms About Symbols Title (DVD only) About the symbol display The main film content or 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 7: About Dvd-R(-Rw) And Dvd+R(+Rw) Disc

    Overview (Continued) About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc 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 8: About Dvd Recording

    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 9: Remote Control Operation Range

    Overview (Continued) Recording TV audio channels Remote Control Operation Range This recorder can record either NICAM or regular audio. If the NICAM setting (page 21) is set to Auto, then if the Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press broadcast is NICAM, you can record the NICAM audio.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    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 Connections

    Front panel connections Stand-by/On EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. AV3 IN (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). PLAY/PAUSE (N/X) AV3 IN (S-VIDEO IN) Starts playback.

  • Page 12: Remote Control - Overview

    Remote control - Overview POWER (Stand-by/On) EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE Switches the recorder ON or OFF. - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Select the Recorder’s function mode to TV Control Buttons DVD. (See page 58) POWER: Turns the TV on or off.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier, receiver or stereo system. EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Component Video connection Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the correspon- to connect, there are various ways you could connect ding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). the recorder.

  • Page 15: Hdmi Connection

    Connections (Continued) HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to a cable box or Connecting an external satellite receiver decoder box If you have a cable or satellite receiver with a built-in If you have an external, dedicated decoder box for your decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as satellite or cable TV system, use the setup described on shown on this page.

  • Page 17: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of 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 on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

  • Page 18: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Recorder

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connections to Recorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder or video deck or Connect the input jacks (AV3) on the Recorder to the DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW.

  • Page 19: Before Operation

    Before Operation Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access certain After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on functions. the unit the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the lan- Press HOME.

  • Page 20: Program Edit

    Before Operation (Continued) Press HOME. Program List options appears on the left side of the The Home menu appears. menu display. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER Use b / B to select the Setup option. to confirm.
  • Page 21 Before Operation (Continued) Program Edit (Continued) Sort 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 22: Auto Clock Set

    Before Operation (Continued) Auto Clock Set Enter the necessary information for date and time. When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous and Date are also set automatically. If the time in the or next column.

  • Page 23: Vcr Play System

    Before Operation (Continued) VCR Play System Factory Set Your video recorder uses triple colour standards, PAL If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its facto- and MESECAM. During play your video recorder should ry settings. Select ‘SET’ icon then press ENTER and select the colour system automatically, however if you auto setup menu will appear.

  • Page 24: Audio Settings

    Before Operation (Continued) Audio Settings 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. When this choice is Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz audio system you use.

  • Page 25: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Before Operation (Continued) Lock (Parental Control) Settings 5. Select “OK” then press ENTER. The 4-digit password is cleared. Enter a new code as shown above. Set Password Rating To access the Rating, Set Password and Area Code Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for features, you must enter a 4-digit security password.

  • Page 26: Area Code

    Before Operation (Continued) Area Code Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Code List”, page 57.). Press HOME. The Home menu appears. Use b / B to select the Setup option. While the Start option is selected, press ENTER.

  • Page 27: Dv Record Audio

    Before Operation (Continued) DV Record Audio Disc Settings Initialize You need to set this if you have a camcorder using 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will ini- jack.

  • Page 28: Finalize

    Before Operation (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 display disc information on-screen. equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 29: Disc Protect

    Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect About DivX(R) When recording in DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode for- matted DVD-RW disc, set to ON to prevent accidental recording, editing or deleting of the disc loaded. If you need to unlock the disc to make edits, select OFF. We provide you the DivX®...

  • Page 30: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation of Displaying Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc or On-Screen Display tape loaded on-screen. This manual gives basic instructions for operating the Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display/change the allow only limited operation during playback.

  • Page 31: Playback

    Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TITLE Video DivX Playback Setup When a disc has more than one title, you can move to Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- another title as follows: ton to select the device to be operated.

  • Page 32: Slow Motion

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (Continued) On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF Slow Motion in the Setup menu. See page 29. Video The play mode may vary according to the recorded content.

  • Page 33: Marker Search

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) 3 Press CLEAR. “Delete selected marker? Proceed?” message appears. Zoom 4 Use b / B to select “OK” then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 to erase additional Marked scene. Video 6 To remove the Marker Search menu, press The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video...

  • Page 34: Operation With Dvd And Video Cd

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel Last Condition Memory Video DivX This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).

  • Page 35: Playing A Divx Movie Disc

    Playing a DivX Movie Disc Playing a DivX Movie Disc Movie menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Movie menu Using this unit you can play DivX disc. Before playing then press ENTER. DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on page 35. Movie menu options appear.

  • Page 36: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Music menu options Disc 1. To display menu options, select a tack (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder 2.

  • Page 37: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause Search 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 1 Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD(M) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press N (PLAY) or press The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode. PAUSE/STEP (X) again.

  • Page 38: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. Viewing a JPEG File JPEG The Photo menu reappears. The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Skip Images Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG While viewing a picture, press SKIP (. or >) once Recordings”...

  • Page 39: Vcr Mode Tape Playback

    VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Special Effect Playback Before using the remote control, press the VCR but- Special effects playback notes ton to select the device to be operated. Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- This is normal.

  • Page 40: Recording

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

  • Page 41: Copying From Dvd To Vcr

    Basic Recording (Continued) Copying from DVD to VCR Copying 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 record- using the DUBBING button. able DVD disc using the DUBBING button.

  • Page 42: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording This Recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 otes programs within a period of 1 month. • Stations that use PDC typically include PDC Press HOME. information in the teletext TV guide pages. The Home menu appears. Please refer to these pages when setting a Use b / B to select the TV option.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording With Plus+ System

    Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+ System This system makes programming timer recordings very Canceling a Timer Recording simple. Most TV guides publish the PlusCode program- You can clear a timer setting anytime before the record- ming numbers with their program details.If you want to ing actually starts.

  • Page 44: Recording From An External Input

    Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from an external component, 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 jack on the front panel of this recorder.

  • Page 45: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input (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 jack. recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.

  • Page 46: Title List And Chapter List Menu

    Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List-Original menu Press DISPLAY to display 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 47 Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List-Playlist Menu Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. the Title List-Playlist menu. •...

  • Page 48: If The Disc Has Already Been Finalized

    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. Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List screen changes its appearance and all you can do is Caution...
  • Page 49 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 50: Title And Chapter Editing

    Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the Adding Chapter Markers actual 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, You can put a chapter marker anywhere in a Playlist or freeing up extra recording time.

  • Page 51: 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 add to a the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later —...

  • Page 52: 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. When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you Title List-Original or Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 53: Naming A Title

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title Video You can name titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one. On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER.

  • Page 54: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Select ‘Protect’ option on the options. Moving a Playlist Chapter e.g., If you select “Protect” on Title List Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of menu.(DVD+RW/+R) Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Press DISC MENU / LIST repeatedly to display Title List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 55: Divide One Title Into Two

    Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Time Search Divide One Title Into Two You can select start point of the title. Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title On the Title List menu, select a title you want to List menu then press ENTER.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Additional Information Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded Overwrite Recording already. To overwrite a new video recording to a previously Press TITLE button. recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not Title List menu will appear as below. available on DVD+R, which always record at the end of the Disc.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and Controlling other TVs with the remote power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well.

  • Page 59: 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. The TV is not set to receive Recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Solution Symptom The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 28) Can’t play a disc recorded using this Some players will not play even a final- No solution. recorder on another ized disc recorded in Video mode. player.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 220-240V, 50 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 310 mm (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 5.2 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL B/G, PAL I/I, SECAM D/K colour system Recording format System...
  • Page 62 Please carefully read through the enclosed documentation or online help before putting your Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of Targa product into service. If you have a problem, which can’t be solved in this way, please Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).

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