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LG RC700N Owner's Manual

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RC286H-M_NA1ULL
Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
DVD RECORDER/
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RC700N
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this owner's manual carefully and completely.
Call us and we will
guide you through
your first recording,
for free.
1-800-243-0000

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  • Page 1 RC286H-M_NA1ULL Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RC700N Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.
  • Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this prod- uct’s compliance is: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Phone: 1-201-816-2000.

  • 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 BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in elec- tric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION About the Symbol Display ... . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual ....5 Notes on Discs ......5 Moisture Condensation .

  • Page 5: About The Symbol Display

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

  • Page 6: 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 7: Playable Discs

    Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen. What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. • Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

  • Page 8: Restrictions On Video Recording

    Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. •...

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel f g h Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Z VCR Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. 1 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON and OFF.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER (1) Turns Recorder ON and OFF. Select the Recorder’s function mode to DVD. Select the Recorder’s function mode to VCR. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) - Opens and closes the disc tray. - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel g h i IR TRANSMITTER Connect the IR control cable (if used). OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P Connect to a TV with Y P inputs. INPUT 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).

  • Page 12: Hookup And Settings

    Hookup and Settings Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection informa- tion. Notes: Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV •...
  • Page 13 HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

  • Page 14: Connection To An Amplifier

    Connection to an Amplifier Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.

  • Page 15: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)

    Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V) Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V) Recorder Connections to Recorder Connections to Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your acces- sory component, using the optional audio/video cables.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ir Control Cable

    Connecting the IR control Connecting the IR control cable cable The Recorder sends commands to your connected Set-Top Box to change the channels through the IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts. 1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder.

  • Page 17: Initial Setup Wizard

    Initial Setup W izard Initial Setup W izard After the POWER button is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER.

  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2.

  • Page 19: Language Settings

    Language Settings Language Settings Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Others]: To select another language, press num- ber buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see...

  • Page 20: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Lock (Parental Control) Lock (Parental Control) Settings Settings Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B. 2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created.

  • Page 21: Recording Settings

    Recording Settings Recording Settings Disc Record Mode You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality), MLP (Maximum Long Play). 1. Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press 2.
  • Page 22 Set-Top Box Control Select [ON] when you connect a Set-Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. If not, select [OFF]. Set-Top Box Edit This setting is available only if the [Set-Top Box Control] option is set to [ON]. If you connect the Recorder to the Set-Top Box as described in page 16 so the Recorder can change the channels on the connected Set-Top Box when timer recording of AV1...

  • Page 23: Disc Settings

    Disc Settings Disc Settings Initialize If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. • DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. • DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appear.

  • Page 24: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    General Explanation of General Explanation of On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Information While Watching AV input source While watching TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen.

  • Page 25: Playback

    Playback Playing a T Playing a T 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. • If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once.

  • Page 26: Vcr Playback Options

    VCR Playback Options VCR Playback Options Buttons Operations EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • After 5 minutes in STILL mode the Recorder stops to protect the tape and video heads.

  • Page 27: Dvd Playback Features

    DVD Playback Features DVD Playback Features Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed.
  • Page 28 DVD Playback Features (Continued) DVD Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. [A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B (End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins. [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter.

  • Page 29: Special Playback Options

    Special Playback Options Special Playback Options If a menu screen is displayed In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.

  • Page 30: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma Files

    Playing an Audio CD or Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA files The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2.

  • Page 31: Viewing A Jpeg Files

    iewing a JPEG files iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 32. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] and press ENTER. 3.
  • Page 32 View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. 2. Press ENTER. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show all files. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast].

  • Page 33: Recording

    Recording About DVD recording About DVD recording Notes: • This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs. • The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g.

  • Page 34: Recording From External Components

    Recording from External Recording from External Components Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 15.

  • Page 35: Timer Recording

    imer Recording imer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. 3. Select [NEW] and press ENTER. The Timer Record menu will appear.

  • Page 36: Av1 Timer Recording Using Set-Top Channel Option

    V1 T imer Recording using V1 T imer Recording using Set-T op Channel option Set-T op Channel option 1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 16. 2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as shown on page 22. 3.

  • Page 37: Timer Recording Troubleshooting

    imer Recording T roubleshooting imer Recording T roubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. • A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 23).

  • Page 38: Dubbing From Dvd To Vcr

    Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. 1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray.

  • Page 39: Recording From Dv Input

    Recording from DV Input Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

    VR Mode: Original and VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content may contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exact- ly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do.

  • Page 42: Making A New Playlist

    Making a New Playlist Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 43).

  • Page 43: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter

    Deleting an Original or Deleting an Original or Playlist T itle/Chapter Playlist T itle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases.

  • Page 44: Naming A Title

    Naming a T itle Naming a T itle You can name the titles. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2.

  • Page 45: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Moving a Playlist Chapter Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu.

  • Page 46: Divide One Title Into Two

    Divide One T itle Into T Divide One T itle Into T Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. 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 47: Overwriting Recording

    Overwriting Recording 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. 1. Select input source you want to record (AV1-2).

  • Page 48: Reference

    Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control 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.

  • Page 49: 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 Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic 6577 Galician Arabic 6582 Georgian...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    roubleshooting roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. Abnormal or no picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. The video cable is not connected securely.
  • Page 51 Symptom No disc is inserted. The Recorder does not start playback. No tape is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed upside down. The disc is not placed within the guide. The disc is dirty. The Rating level is set. Video tape cannot be Is the cassette compartment empty? inserted.

  • Page 52: Resetting The Recorder

    Symptom The disc was recorded in Video mode. Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on Some players will not play even a another DVD player. finalized disc recorded in Video mode. The disc was recorded in VR mode. Discs recorded with copy-once materi- al cannot be played on other players.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs) Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    DVD Specifications Laser system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Inputs VIDEO IN (AV1,2) AUDIO IN (AV1,2) DV IN Outputs VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT HDMI video/audio output Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (optical audio) Audio output (analog audio) IR TRANSMITTER OUT Accessory: Video cable .

  • Page 55: Warranty

    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. This warranty is good only to the original pur- chaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.

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