LG RC689D User Manual Page 1

OWNER’S MANUALDigital & Analog DVD recorder/VCR player combiPlease read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future

Getting Started10Getting Started1Battery InstallationRemove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert the R03 (size AAA) battery

Getting Started 11Getting Started1Front panela 1/I (Power)b Disc Trayc DVD/Bd Display windowe Remote Sensorf Cassette Compartment (VCR deck)g US

ConnectingConnecting12Connecting2Connecting to Your TVMake one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Connecting 13Connecting2HDMI ConnectionIf you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A). Connect the HD

Connecting14Connecting2Component Video ConnectionConnect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using

Connecting 15Connecting21. Connect one of the Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifi

Connecting16Connecting2Connection to Another deviceAccessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the input jacks (AV IN 2) on the record

Connecting 17Connecting2USB device connectionThis unit can play movie, music and photo les contained on a USB device.Playback content in the USB devi

System SettingSystem Setting18System Setting3Auto Set UpAfter the POWER is pressed for the rst time to turn on the unit or after resetting the unit,

System Setting 19System Setting3Home Menu OverviewFrom the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the unit. 1. P

Getting StartedGetting Started2Getting Started1Safety InformationCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO

System Setting20System Setting3Auto ProgrammingThis recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digit

System Setting 21System Setting3[Program Edit] (Analog channel only)Edits the selected program.6. Press RETURN (x) repeatedly to exit Program List men

System Setting22System Setting3Sort TV channels manuallyYou can sort the program’s position on the Program List menu.1. Use s/w to select a program o

System Setting 23System Setting3VCR Play AspectYou can choose:[AUTO]Automatically plays back Wide-Screen programmes as Wide-Screen and Normal programm

System Setting24System Setting3Language SettingsDisplay MenuSelect a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display.Disc Menu/Disc Audio/Disc Su

System Setting 25System Setting3Audio SettingsEach DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the ty

System Setting26System Setting3Lock SettingsLock SystemAllows you to set up specic programs and ratings through blocking schemes. Also allows you to

System Setting 27System Setting3Set Password1. Select [Set Password] option then press d. 2. Follow step 2 as shown in [Lock System] above.[Change]E

System Setting28System Setting3Recording SettingsRec Mode SetYou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality),

System Setting 29System Setting3Disc SettingsDisc FormatIf you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc.[DVD-R] The recorde

Getting Started 3Getting Started1This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from

System Setting30System Setting3Disc LabelUse this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you display disc information on-screen.The dis

OperatingOperating 31Operating4General Explanation of On-Screen DisplayThis manual gives basic instructions for operating the Recorder. Some DVDs requ

Operating32Operating4TV ViewingViewing the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)The Electronic Programme Guide schedule and program information for digital

Operating 33Operating4Timer Recording with Program GuideYou can set a timer record using program guide with 8 days.1. Display Program Guide with 8 da

Operating34Operating4Teletext OperationTeletext is an optional function, therefore only those with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadc

Operating 35Operating4Playing a DVDPlayback SetupBefore using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated.Turn the TV

Operating36Operating4Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback1. Press PAUSE/STEP (M) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode.2. Y

Operating 37Operating4Changing the Audio SoundtrackPress AUDIO then press a/d repeatedly during playback to hear a dierent audio language or audio so

Operating38Operating4Playing a VCRPreparation yBefore using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. yTurn the TV

Operating 39Operating4Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback1. Press M (PAUSE/STEP) during playback. A still picture appears on the TV screen. yIf

Table of Contents4Table of ContentsGetting Started2 Safety Information6 Introduction6 – About the “7” Symbol Display6 – Symbols Used in this Manu

Operating40Operating4Movie menu options1. Press s/w to select a folder/file on the Movie menu then press ENTER (b). Movie menu options appear.2. Pres

Operating 41Operating4Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA DiscThe Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on

Operating42Operating4Search (Audio CD only)1. Press SCAN (c or v) during playback. The recorder will now go into SEARCH mode.2. Press SCAN (c or v)

Operating 43Operating46. To stop viewing at any time, press Z (STOP). The Photo menu reappears.Skip ImagesWhile viewing a picture, press SKIP (C or V

Operating44Operating4DVD RecordingDVD RecordingNotes for DVD recording yThis Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. yFingerprints and small scrat

Operating 45Operating4Restrictions on video recording yYou cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-V

Operating46Operating4Instant Timer RecordingInstant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the progra

Operating 47Operating46. The [Rec. OK] on the [Check] field on the [Timer Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly.[Re

Operating48Operating4Recording from External ComponentsYou can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the

Operating 49Operating4DVD EditingTitle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features

Table of Contents 5123456Troubleshooting59 Troubleshooting59 – General59 – Resetting the unit60 – Playback60 – Recording61 – HDMIAppendix62 Con

Operating50Operating4VR Mode: Original and Playlist EditingTitles, Chapters and PartsTitles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapter

Operating 51Operating4Adding Additional Title / Chapters to the Playlist-RWVRYou can add an Original title or chapter to add to a Playlist title even

Operating52Operating4Deleting a Part-RWVR You can delete a part which you do not want in the title.1. Use a/d/s/w to choose a title you want to delete

Operating 53Operating44. Choose [OK] then press ENTER (b) to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen.5. Press RETURN (x) repeatedly to ex

Operating54Operating43. Press ENTER (b) to confirm. The chapter’s or title’s thumbnail will dim. yIf you select a hidden chapter or title on the Titl

Operating 55Operating4Combining Two Chapters Into One-RWVR +RW +RUse this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one.1. On the Chapter List m

Operating56Operating4Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players+RW +RYou can view the Title List menu displayed on the other

Operating 57Operating4DubbingDubbing from VCR to DVDYou can copy the contents of a Video tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to ar

Operating58Operating4Recording from a Digital CamcorderYou can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 59Troubleshooting5TroubleshootingGeneralSymptom Cause & SolutionThe Power does not turned on. yPlug the power cor

Getting Started6Getting Started1IntroductionAbout the “7” Symbol Display“7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the func

Troubleshooting60Troubleshooting5PlaybackSymptom Cause & SolutionCannot play a disc recorded using this unit on other player. yFinalize the disc

Troubleshooting 61Troubleshooting5Stereo Audio Record and/Playback is not present. yTV is not Stereo-compatible. yBroadcast programme is not in stereo

AppendixAppendix62Appendix6Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote ControlYou can control your TV using the buttons below.By pressing You can1 (TV P

Appendix 63Appendix6Area Code ListChoose an area code from this list.Area Code Area Code Area Code Area CodeAfghanistan AFArgentina ARAustralia

Appendix64Appendix6Language code ListUse this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] a

Appendix 65Appendix6Trademarks and Licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Appendix66Appendix6SpecificationsGeneralPower requirements AC 110-240 V, 50/60 HzPower consumption 23 WDimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 78.5 x 260

Appendix 67Appendix6SystemSignal system Standard PAL color TV systemFrequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Signal-to-no

Appendix68Appendix6MaintenanceHandling the UnitWhen shipping the unitPlease save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to sh

Getting Started 7Getting Started1Recordable DiscsDVD-RW: -DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. - These Discs

Getting Started8Getting Started1Recommended recordable DVD discsDVD-RMitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x)DVD-RWMitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x,

Getting Started 9Getting Started1File compatibilityOverallAvailable File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”