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DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: DR275 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
Introduction Notes on Discs To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Handling Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the reference. disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface.
Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - 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)
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, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
Front Panel POWER a 1 1 POWER e AV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, b Disc Tray Camcorder, etc.). Insert a disc here. f Z (OPEN/CLOSE) c Display window Opens or closes the disc tray.
Remote Control SCAN (m / M): Search REC (z): Starts recording. backward or forward. REC MODE: Selects the recording mode. SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track. THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback or recording temporarily.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a ANTENNA IN f COAXIAL (Digital audio output) Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P g AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with Y P inputs.
Connections to Your TV Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the Make one of the following connections, depending video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V). on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the left and right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks of Tips...
Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ 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).
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory equipment, using audio/video cables.
Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn From the Home Menu screen you can access all the on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Media for playback and recording of the recorder. Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically.
Initial Settings General Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to Auto Programming customize the settings provided. Most menus consist This recorder is equipped with a frequency of three levels to set up the options, but some require synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 88 TV greater depth for the variety of settings.
Program Edit Clock Set You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. move, etc.). 2. Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous 1.
General Settings (Continued) Language Settings Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to...
Audio Settings Lock (Parental Control) Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG content.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Recording Settings (Continues) Set Password 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating” on page 17. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new password twice after inputting the current password.
Disc Settings Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the Initialize disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen initialize the disc.
Disc Settings (Continued) DivX Registration Code We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Disc Label Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
General Explanation of Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc On-Screen Display loaded on-screen. This manual gives basic instructions for operating the 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status. recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.
Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Start playback using HOME menu (see page 13). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point).
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General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations Discs PLAY MODE For repeat playback DVD ALL During playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes: On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function.
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If a menu screen is displayed Camera Angle The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a If the disc contains scenes recorded at different DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.
Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX List] menu then press ENTER. files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. [Movie List] menu options appear.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Audio CD and Music List menu options file 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER. The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. The menu options appear.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing menu then press ENTER. JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on The menu options appear.
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View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 27). 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Speed] option: Sets the Slide Show speed to [Slow], [Normal], or [Fast].
If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the Recording recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 19 About DVD recording (Initialize) for how to do this. When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep Notes: recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or...
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Restrictions on copying Copyright Recording equipment should be used only for lawful Some video material is copy-once protected: If you copying and you are advised to check carefully what want to record copy-once protected material to DVD, is lawful copying in the area in which you are you must use a VR mode DVD-RW disc compatible making a copy.
Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer 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 is full or you stop the recording.
5. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by Timer Recording the recorder. This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 To check the programming, the Timer Record List programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended will appear.
You cannot enter a timer program when: Checking Timer Recording A recording is already underway. Details The time you’re trying to set has already passed. There are already 16 timer programs set. Programming can be checked whenever the recorder If two or more timer programs overlap: is turned on.
Editing Title List and Chapter List 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.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Adding Chapter Markers Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Note: Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.
Making a New Playlist Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or Playlist title even if it is already registered.
Deleting an Original or Playlist Deleting a Part Title/Chapter You can delete a part which you do not want in the When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist title. menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the 1.
Naming a Title Time Search You can name the titles. The names can be up to 32 Video characters long. You can select start point of the title. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List 1.
Combining Two Chapters Into Divide One Title Into Two Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to into one.
Moving a Playlist Chapter Tip: If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of able to see the chapter or title.
2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Reference Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip: Additional Information You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps.
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 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian 7684...
Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is You can control the sound level, input source, and listed in the table below, set the appropriate power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Solution Symptom The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall No power. outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output.
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Symptom Cause Solution The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 19) Cannot play a disc recorded using this Some players will not play even a No solution. recorder on another finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player.
Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without feet Net weight (approx.) 2.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 colour system Recording format...