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- Page 1 RC299-W_NA2ALLB_ENG DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : RC299 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions 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 OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedi-... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION • Finalize ......26 • Disc Label ......26 Safety Precautions. -
Page 4: 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 record again on the same Disc. Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. -
Page 5: 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 6: About Dvd-R And Dvd-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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Recording Time And Picture Quality
Overview (Continued) Recording time and picture quality Compatible USB Memory Stick 1. USB Memory Stick which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a comput- There are five preset recording quality modes: er, are not supported. XP – Highest quality setting, gives about 2. -
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 disc When shipping the unit by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the sur- The original shipping carton and packing materials face. -
Page 11: Front Panel
Front Panel 11 12 13 14 15 12. P/SCAN 1. 1 1 POWER Switches the Recorder ON or OFF. When you use the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, you can change the resolution 576i to 576p for the 2. Disc Tray Progressive Scan output. Insert a disc here. -
Page 12: Remote Control Overview
Remote Control Overview POWER TV Control Buttons Switches the recorder ON or OFF. (See page 57) POWER: Turns the TV on or off. Select the Recorder’s function mode to AV/INPUT: Selects the TV’s source. DVD. PR/CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel. VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear Panel ANTENNA IN Connect the aerial to this terminal. OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. INPUT1 (VIDEO / AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). -
Page 14: Connections
Connections Progressive Scan connection If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s to connect, there are various ways you could connect progressive scan output for the highest video resolution the recorder. -
Page 15: 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 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). -
Page 16: 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 INPUT1 or AV IN 2 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 17: Before Operation
Before Operation Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access certain After resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function functions. sets the language, tuner channels and clock automati- Press HOME. cally. The Home menu appears. The unit will be in tuner mode always when the Select a language for the Setup menu and on- Home menu appears. -
Page 18: Program Edit
Before Operation (Continued) Press HOME. Use v / V to select a PR number then press The Home menu appears. ENTER. Program List options appear on the left side of the Use b / B to select the Setup option. menu display. - Page 19 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 up 1. Use v / V to select a program on the Program List to 5 characters long.
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Page 20: Clock Set
Before Operation (Continued) Clock Set VCR Play System Your video recorder uses two colour standards, PAL and MESECAM. During play your video recorder should select the colour system automatically, however if you experience problems you may need to do it manually. Press HOME. -
Page 21: Factory Set
Before Operation (Continued) Factory Set If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Select ‘SET’ icon then press ENTER and auto setup menu will appear. (See page 17). Some options can not be reset. Language Settings Display Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen... -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 56.). Press HOME. The Home menu appears. Use b / B to select the Setup option. While the Start option is selected, press ENTER. -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: Disc Protect
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Protect About DivX(R) When recording in DVD-RAM / DVD+RW / +R disc or VR mode formatted 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. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 another title as follows: Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- Press DISPLAY twice then use v / V to select the ton to select the device to be operated. - Page 30 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 27. Video The play mode may vary according to the recorded content.
- Page 31 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 32 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel Last Condition Memory Video DivX This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeat- edly during playback to hear a different audio channel if you remove the disc from the Recorder or switch off (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT).
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Page 33: 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 right. Movie menu options appear. -
Page 34: 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 track (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder 2. - Page 35 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 PLAY (N) or press The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode. PAUSE/STEP (X) again.
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Page 36: 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 JPEG files from discs or USB Memory Stick. Photo menu options Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings”... - Page 37 JPEG File Operation (Continued) Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (. or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Timer Recording
Timer Recording This Recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 Enter the necessary information for your timer programs within a period of 1 month. recording(s). Press HOME. • b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right The Home menu appears. •... - Page 42 Timer Recording (Continued) Checking Timer Recording Details Playing while you are recording Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is You can start play from the beginning of the title while turned on. Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 41. continuing to record it.
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Page 43: 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 44: What Is Dv
Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? DV-Related Messages You may see the following messages appear on your TV You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this 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 45: 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 for selected title. The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other Using the Chapter List-Original menu changes to the Original content of the disc. - Page 46 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 47 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 48 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.
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Page 49: 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 You can put a chapter marker during recording or Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, playback. -
Page 50: 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 or chapter You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t Playlist title even if it is already registered. -
Page 51: Deleting A Title/Chapter
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter Deleting a Part When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist You can delete a part which you do not want in the title. menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you only remove it from the Playlist;... -
Page 52: Naming A Title
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Naming a Title Combining Two Chapters Into One Video Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into You can name titles independently. one. On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER. -
Page 53: 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 54: Divide One Title Into Two
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Time Search Divide One Title Into Two You can select a start point for 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 55: Additional Information
Additional Information Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. Overwrite Recording 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 56: 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 57: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote
LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed You can control your TV using the buttons below. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output. - Page 59 Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Solution Symptom Can’t play a disc The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 26) recorded using this Some players will not play even a No solution. recorder on another finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player.
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (w x h x d) Net weight (approx.) 4.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL B/G, colour system Recording format... - Page 61 P/NO : MFL36995830...