LG LRY-517 User manual

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read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral trian-
gle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
CAUTION:
This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in haz-
ardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: CLASS 2M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use
radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the product is operated in a residential installation. This
product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
product does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the
product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
•Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician 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: [phone].
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appli-
ance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check
the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose
or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power
cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are danger-
ous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or
fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if
its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord
replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized
servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,
and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
SERIAL NUMBER:
You can find the serial number on the back of the unit. This
number is unique to this unit and not available to others.
You should record requested information here and retain
this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No. ______________________________
Serial No. ______________________________
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instruc-
tions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water. – For example: near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and other areas
located near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Slots and
openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven-
tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. D
o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the product.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/product combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug this product during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the product has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the product, the product has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
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 electric shock or
fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installa-
tion, use, and servicing.
This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

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INTRODUCTION
Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .7
The recommendable recordable DVD discs . .7
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Regional code of the recorder and DVDs . . . .8
Restrictions on video recording . . . . . . . . . . .9
What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Notice for Progressive Scan Use . . . . . . . . . .9
Card useable on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HOOKUP AND SETTINGS
Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV . . . . . .16
Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Optional TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connection to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-26
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-21
•Tuning Band Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
•Auto Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
•To Add or Erase Channels from
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
•Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
•TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
•Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
•Power Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
•Factory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
•Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
•Disc Menu / Audio / Subtitle . . . . . . . . . .21
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
•Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . .22
•Sampling Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . .22
•DRC (Dynamic Range Control) . . . . . . .22
•Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Lock (Parental Control) Settings . . . . . . . . . .23
•Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
•Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
•Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recording Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
•Disc Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
•VCR Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
•DV Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
•Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Disc Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-26
•Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
•Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
•Disc Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
•Disc Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
•PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
•AutoPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
•DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
General Explanation of On-Screen
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Displaying Information While Watching TV . .27
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . .27
PLAYBACK
VCR Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Basic Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Auto Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Manual Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Still Picture and Frame-by Frame Playback .28
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Counter Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) . . . . . . . . . .29
Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . .29-32
Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-32
•Moving to another TITLE . . . . . . . . . . .29
•Moving to another CHAPTER / TRACK .29
•Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
•Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
•Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
•Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
•Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
•Changing the Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . .32
•Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . .32
•3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
•Last Condition Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
•Finding Locations on a Disc . . . . . . . . . .32
Playing a DivX Movie File . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34
Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle . . . . . .33
Movie menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
About DivX movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files . .35-36
Audio CD and Music menu options . . . . . . . .35
Audio CD and MP3/WMA file Features . . . . .35
•Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
•Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . .35
•Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
•Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . .36
•Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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•Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
•Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings . . . . . . . . . . .36
•MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this
unit is limited as follows: . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Program Playback with Audio CD and
MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Program List menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
•Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . .37
•Erasing a Track from the Program List . .37
•Changing Track Order in the
Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Viewing a JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Photo menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
•Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
•Skip Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
•Rotate Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
•View Slide Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
About JPEG image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
•JPEG disc compatibility with this
recorder is limited as follows : . . . . . . . .39
RECORDING
About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Disc types and recording formats, modes, and
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Basic Recording from a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Instant Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-42
Checking the Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . . .41
To Extend the Recording Time . . . . . . . . . . .41
To Pause the Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
To record one TV program while watching
another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43
Checking Timer Recording Details . . . . . . . .42
Canceling a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Timer Recording Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .43
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . .43
Dubbing from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Dubbing from VCR to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Recording from External Components . . . . .45
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Recording from DV Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Before DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Recording from a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . .46
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
EDITING
Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview .47
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing . . . .48
Titles, Chapters and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . .48
About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’ . . . . . . . .48
Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Deleting a Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Naming a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Divide One Titles Into Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Combining Two Chapters Into One . . . . . . . .52
Moving a Playlist Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Hide a Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Protect a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Overwriting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other
DVD Recorders or Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD
Players (Finalizing a Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
REFERENCE
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Area Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-59
Reset the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future refer-
ence.
Symbol Used in this Manual
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to
the unit itself or other material damage.
Note: Indicates special notes and operating fea-
tures.
Tip: Indicates tips and hints for making the task
easier.
Asection whose title has one of the following sym-
bols are applicable only to those discs represented
by the symbol.
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
DVD-RW with Video recording mode
DVD-RAM disc
DVD+RW disc
DVD-R disc
DVD+R disc
DVD-Video disc
DivX files
Video CDs
Audio CDs
MP3 files
WMA files
JPEG files
About the Symbol Display
“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation
and indicates that the function is not permitted by this
unit or the disc.
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
JPEG
WMA
MP3
ACD
VCD
DivX
DVD
+R
-R
+RW
RAM
-RWVideo
-RWVR
Introduction
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after mov-
ing it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave
it for two or three hours without operating it. If you
use this product in such a situation, it may damage
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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)
[Video mode]
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD-R (DVD - Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it.
DVD-R discs can be only formatted to Video mode.
Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization)
Limited editing features
DVD-RAM (DVD - Random Access Memory)
DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording.
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the
same Disc.
Playable on DVD-RAM compatible players.
Recordings can be extensively edited.
Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 discs can be used in this unit.
You cannot use the cartridge-type DVD-RAM disc in this unit.
DVD+RW (DVD+ ReWritable)
These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the
same Disc.
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalization)
The edited contents are playable on DVD+RW compatible players only after finalization.
Recordings can be edited the title/chapter
DVD+R (DVD + Recordable)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R, you cannot record on it or edit it any
more.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added
chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
DVD+R DL (DVD + Recordable; Double Layer)
These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD+R DL, you cannot record on it or edit it any
more.
Storage space is nearly doubled with double layer DVD+R media, allowing consumers to record up to 8.5GB
of video on a single DVD+R DL disc.
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (after finalization)
Any edited contents are not be compatible on DVD+R DL compatible players. (Hide, chapter combine, added
chapter mark, etc.)
Limited title/chapter editing features.
Recommended recordable DVD discs
Introduction
DVD-R
SONY (8x, 16x)
TDK (4x, 8x)
Verbatim (4x, 8x)
Panasonic (2x, 4x)
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DVD+R
SONY (2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x)
TDK (4x)
Mitsubishi (4x, 8x)
Ricoh (2x, 4x, 8x)
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DVD-RW
Victor (1x, 4x)
Maxell (1x, 2x, 4x)
VerbatimTDK (2x)
Mitsubishi (2x)
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DVD+RW
SONY (2.4x)
TDK (2.4x)
Philips (4x)
Ricoh (2.4x)
HP (2.4x, 4x)
DVD+R(DL)
Mitsubishi (2.4x)
Maxell (2.4x)
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DVD-RAM
Maxell (3x, 5x)
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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, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.
Notes:
•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some
CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
•Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
•Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.
•Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW)
may not be playable.
•DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD
Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Recorder’s
lens.
•If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are
cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc.
(Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)
Region code of the recorder and DVDs
This recorder is designed and manufactured for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD soft-
ware. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs indicates which type of the recorder
can play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play
any other discs, the message “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” will appear on the TV
screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even though their playback is
prohibited by area limits.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As
this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer, some
playback features of the unit may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purpos-
es may not be played on the unit.
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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 automati-
cally and an error message will be displayed on-
screen.
•Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be record-
ed using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-
RAM disc with CPRM (see below).
What is ‘CPRM’?
CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble
system) only allowing the recording of ‘copy once’
broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content
Protection for Recordable Media.
This Recorder is CPRM compatible, which means
that you can record copy-once broadcast programs,
but you cannot then make a copy of those record-
ings. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-
RW discs formatted in VR mode or DVD-RAM discs,
and CPRM recordings can only be played on players
that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
Copyright
•Recording equipment should be used only for law-
ful copying and you are advised to check carefully
what is lawful copying in the area in which you
are making a copy. Copying of copyright material
such as films or music is unlawful unless permit-
ted by a legal exception or consented to by the
rights owner.
•This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protec-
tion technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only, unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Notice for Progressive Scan Use
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO
THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE
ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p
DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
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Card useable on this unit
Card useable on this unit
•Compact Flash Card (CF)
•Micro Drive (MD)
•Secure Digital Card (SD)
•Multi Media Card (MMC)
•SmartMedia Card (SMC)
•xD-Picture Card (xD)
•Memory Stick (MS)
•Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro)
•Compatible with: FAT 12, FAT 16, or FAT 32
•Only use the memory cards recommended above.
Regarding Write Protect
For cards that have a write protect switch, if the
switch is on it will not be possible to write or erase
the card.
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card
Inserting the card: Insert straight-in until it fits into
place.
Removing the card: Withdraw the card carefully.
Notes:
•Keep the memory card out of reach of children. If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
•Some memory card may not work in this recorder,
depending on the formatting.
•Do not extract the memory card while operat-
ing (play, copy, etc.).
Using Memory Card
Using Memory Card
1. Insert a memory card.
2. Press MEMORY on the Remote Control while in
the DVD Tuner mode.
The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on
the TV screen.
3. Use v/Vto select the desired Memory Card slot
then press ENTER.
The Photo or Music menu appears on the TV
screen.
4. Press RETURN to exit the Photo or Music menu
for memory card.
Note:
For details on each operation item, refer to relevant pages.
Insert CF or MD card Insert SD, MMC, SMC,
xD, MS, or MS-Pro card
About the Remote Control
Operation Range
Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor.
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of
the remote sensor.
Battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear
of the Remote Control, and insert two
(R03/AAA) size batteries with 3and
#aligned correctly.
Do not mix old and new batteries and never
mix different types of batteries such as stan-
dard, alkaline, etc.