LG DR299H User Manual

DVD RECORDEROWNER’S MANUALMODEL: DR299HBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read this instruction booklet carefully and compl

10Connections to Your TVMake one of the following connections, dependingon the capabilities of your existing equipment.TipsDepending on your TV an

11Hookup andSettingsHDMI connection If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect itto this recorder using a HDMI cable.1. Connect the HDMI OUTPU

12Connecting to an AmplifierConnecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro LogicConnect the Left and Righ

13Hookup andSettingsAccessory Audio/Video (A/V)ConnectionsConnecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 JacksConnect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on ther

14Auto Set UpAfter the POWER is pressed for the first time to turnon the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial SetupWizard function sets the languag

15Hookup andSettingsInitial SettingsIn this menu system, there are several ways tocustomize the settings provided. Most menus consistof three levels t

16Program EditYou can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name,move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B.2. Press ENTER while [Edit

17Hookup andSettingsGeneral Settings (Continued)TV AspectSelects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3standard or wide). [4:3 Letter Box] Select

18Language SettingsDisplay MenuSelect a language for the Setup menu and on-screendisplay. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original] Refers to the original

19Hookup andSettingsLock (Parental Control) SettingsRatingBlocks playback of rated DVDs based on theircontent. Not all discs are rated.1. Select [Rati

2This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol withinan equilateral triangle is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltag

20Recording SettingsDisc Record ModeYou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Ext

21Hookup andSettingsFinalizeFinalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that thedisc can be played on a regular DVD player orcomputer equipped with

22General Explanation of On-Screen DisplayThis manual gives basic instructions for operating therecorder. Some DVDs require specific operation orallow

23PlaybackPlaybackGeneral Playback Features1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see

24General Playback Features (Continued)Buttons OperationsPLAY MODE For repeat playbackDuring playback, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select adesired r

25PlaybackIf a menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading aDVD or Video CD which contains a menu.Use the b / B / v

263D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead

27PlaybackPlaying a DivX Movie FileThe recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivXfiles, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. Press HOME.2.

28Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMAfileThe recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files.Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audiofile requiremen

29PlaybackViewing a JPEG FileThe recorder can play JPEG files. Before playingJPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” onright.1. Press HOME.The

3IntroductionContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30View Slide Shows1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu(Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 29).2. Press ENTER.The Slide Show

31RecordingRecordingAbout DVD recordingNotes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R orCD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for re

32Restrictions on copyingSome video material is copy-once protected: If youwant to record copy-once protected material to DVD,you must use a VR mode D

33RecordingBasic Recording from a TVFollow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until thedisc is f

34Timer RecordingThis recorder can be programmed to record up to 16programs within a period of 1 month. For unattendedrecording, the timer needs to kn

35RecordingChecking Timer RecordingDetailsProgramming can be checked whenever the recorderis turned on. 1. Press HOME and select [TV] option.2. Press

36Recording from DV InputBefore DV dubbingYou can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to thisrecorder using a single DV cable for input and outputof audio

37EditingEditingTitle List and Chapter List MenuOverview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.The editing features available in the Ti

38VR Mode: Original and PlaylistEditingTitles, Chapters and PartsTitles in the disc’s original content contain one ormore chapters. When you insert a

39EditingMaking a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter tothe Playlist. When you do this, the whole title orchapter are p

4IntroductionTo ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.This manual provides info

40Deleting an Original or PlaylistTitle/ChapterWhen you erase a title or chapter from the Playlistmenu, you only remove it from the Playlist; thetitle

41EditingNaming a TitleYou can name the titles. The names can be up to 32characters long.1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title Listmenu, t

42Divide One Titles Into TwoUse this command to split a title up into two new titles.1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want todivide then

43EditingMoving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu.Note:This fun

44ReferenceAdditional InformationOverwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previouslyrecorded title, follow these steps. This fea

45ReferenceArea CodeAfghanistan AFArgentina ARAustralia AUAustria ATBelgium BEBhutan BTBolivia BOBrazil BRCambodia KHCanada CAChile CLChina CNColombia

46Controlling Your TV with theSupplied Remote ControlYou can control the sound level, input source, andpower switch of your LG TV with the supplied re

47ReferenceCause The power cord is disconnected. The TV is not set to receive recordersignal output. The video cable is not connectedsecurely. The

48SymptomCannot play a discrecorded using thisrecorder on anotherplayer.Cannot record or didnot record successfully.Timer recording is notpossible.Ste

49ReferenceSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 HzPower consumption 18W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) witho

5IntroductionRecordable and Playable DiscsDVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):  DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mod

6Playable DiscsDVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rentedVideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

7Introductiona11 POWERSwitches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc TrayInsert a disc here.c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder.REC: T

8     a    POWER: Switches the recorderON or OFF.OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens andcloses the disc tray.AV/INPUT: Changes

9Hookup andSettingsConnecting to the antennaRemove the antenna cable plug from your TV set andinsert it into the antenna socket at the back of thereco