LG Rct 689 H Manual

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Playing a VCR
Preparation
 yBefore using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated.
 yTurn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the Recorder.
 yAudio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the Recorder.
Normal Playback
1. Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the Recorder will powerup automatically.
 yMake sure that the TIMER indicator in the display window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.
 yIf a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the Recorder will start playback automatically.
2. Press z (PLAY ) once.PLAY icon appears on the TV screen.
 It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the Recorder.
3. Press STOP (Z) to stop playback.STOP icon appears on the TV screen.
 If the tape reaches the end before STOP (Z) is pressed, the Recorder will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and turn itself off.
 
y If you wish to watch the DVD playback 
during the VCR playback, press DVD (or 
DVD/VCR) to change to DVD mode and 
perform the DVD playback. 
 
y You cannot playback for the both DVD and 
VCR at the same time. 
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Tracking Control
Auto Tracking
The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:
 yA tape is played back for the first time.
 yTape speed (SP, LP) changes.
 yStreaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.
Manual Tracking
If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either PR/TRK (s/w) on the remote control or PROG. (s/w) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.
 yIn case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully.
 yTracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.
Special Effect Playback
Special effects playback notes
 yHorizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.
 yThe audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.
 yDuring the high-speed picture search modes, a short time is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this time.
Search
This function lets you visually search forward and backward for a desired scene on your tape.
1.  Press SCAN (c or v) during playback.The Recorder will be activated in the SEARCH mode.
 yIf the Recorder is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads.
2. To return to playback, press z(PLAY ).
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Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback
1. Press M (PAUSE/STEP) during playback.A still picture appears on the TV screen.
 yIf a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by using PR/TRK (s/w) on the remote control.
 y 
If the Recorder is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the Recorder will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.
2. Press M (PAUSE/STEP) repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture.
3. To return to playback, press z (PLAY ).
Slow Motion
1. While in still mode, press SCAN (v).The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.
 yDuring slow playback, use PR/TRK (s/w) on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands.
 yIf slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the Recorder will automatically change to normal play mode.
2. To return to playback, press z(PLAY ).
Counter Memory Function
This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times.
1. Begin recording or playing a tape.
2. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the real-time counter on the TV screen.
3. At the point you want to locate later, reset the realtime counter to 0:00:00 by pressing CLEAR. Continue to play or record.
4. Press STOP (Z) when recording or playback finishes.
5. Press x (RETURN).The tape automatically stops when the tape counter returns to about “0:00:00”.
Playing a DivX Movie Disc
Using this unit you can play DivX disc. Before playing DivX files, read “About DivX movie files” on right.
1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The Movie menu appears on the TV screen.
2. Press s/w to select a folder, and press ENTER (b). A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the Folder list, use the s/w buttons on the remote to highlight g and press ENTER (b).
3. If you want to view a particular file, press s/w to highlight a file and press z (PLAY ).You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 38-40.
4. Press Z (STOP) to stop the playback. The Movie menu appears.
On a CD with MP3/WMA, JPEG and MOVIE file, 
you can switch Music, Photo and Movie menu. 
Press TITLE. 
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Notice for displaying the DivX 
subtitle 
If the subtitle does not display properly during playback, press M (PAUSE/STEP) when the subtitle is displayed and press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds then press a/d to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly.
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Movie menu options
1. Press s/w to select a folder/file on the Movie menu then press ENTER (b). Movie menu options appear.
2. Press s/w to select an option, and press ENTER (b).
[Play]
Start playback the selected title.
[Open]
Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears.
About DivX movie files 
DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows:
 yAvailable resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 ( W x H) pixel.
 yThe DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with the DivX file name to display by this unit.
 yThe total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 1999.
 yIf the number of the screen frame is over 29.97 frames per second, this unit may not operate normally.
 yIf the video and audio structure of recorded file is not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.
 yIf the file is recorded with GMC, the unit supports only 1-point of the record level.
* GMC?
GMC is the acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an encoding tool specified in MPEG4 standard. Some MPEG4 encoders, like DivX, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.
Playable DivX file
“.avi”, “.divx”
Playable DivX subtitle
“.smi”, “.srt ”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, “.txt (Micro DVD format only)”
 yDivX subtitle except those listed above is not displayed on the TV screen.
Playable Codec format
“DIV3”, “MP43”, “DIVX”, “DX50”
Playable Audio format
“AC3”, “PCM”, “MP2”, “MP3”, “WMA”
 ySampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz ( WMA)
 yBit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps ( WMA)
CD-R format
ISO 9660 and JOLIET
DVD±R/RW format
ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
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Playing an Audio CD or MP3/
WMA Disc
The Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the Recorder can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R or DVD±RW disc.
Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on page 45.
1. Insert a disc and close the tray. AUDIO CD or MP3/WMA CD menu appears on the TV screen.
AUDIO CD MenuMP3/WMA CD Menu
2. Use s/w to select a track then press z(PLAY ).Playback starts.  During playback, the current track’s elapsed playing time will appear on the display window and menu. Playback will stop at the end of the disc.
 
y You can view TV channel or video input 
source by pressing RETURN. If you want to 
return to the Music menu, press MENU/LIST.
 
y If you select a MP3 and press DISPLAY, the 
file informations are displayed. Press DISPLAY 
again to remove the file informations.
 
y If you select a folder and press DISPLAY, the 
number of subfolders and number of MP3/
WMA files in the folder are displayed.
 
y  If you are in a file list and want to return to 
the Folder list, use the 
s/w to highlight 
and press ENTER ( b) to return to the 
previous menu screen. 
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3.  To stop playback at any other time, press Z (STOP).
Music menu options
1. To display menu options, select a track (or folder) on the menu then press ENTER (b).
2. Use s/w to select an option then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.
Music-Audio CD menu options
[Play]
Starts playback the selected track.
[Random]
Plays tracks in random order.
[Program add]
Adds the track(s) to Program List.
Music-CD menu options
• When you select a track.
[Play]
Starts playback the selected track.
[Random]
Plays tracks in random order.
[Program add]
Adds the track(s) to Program List.
• When you select a folder.
[Open]
Displays sub-folders and MP3/WMA files only in the folder.
Pause
1. Press M (PAUSE/STEP) during playback.
2. To return to playback, press z (PLAY ) or press M (PAUSE/STEP) again.
Moving to Another Track
 yPress SKIP (C or V) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.
 yPress SKIP (V) twice briefly to step back to the previous track.
 yOn an Audio CD, to go directly to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback on the Track List.
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Search (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) to select the required speed: c, ca, cc (backward) or v, dv, vv (forward).Search speed and direction are indicated on the menu screen.
3. To exit SEARCH mode, press z (PLAY ).
Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings 
About MP3
 yAn MP3 file is audio data compressed by using the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme.We call files that have the “.mp3” file extension “MP3 files”.
 yThe recorder can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than “.mp3”.
About WMA(Window Media Audio)
 yAn WMA file is a Microsoft audio compression technology.
 yWMA( Windows Media Audio) offers double the audio.compression of the MP3 format.
MP3/WMA Disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows:
1. CD-R physical format should be “ISO 9660” and “JOLIET”.
2. If you record MP3/WMA files using the software which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for example “Direct-CD” etc., it is impossible to playback MP3/WMA files.We recommend that you use “Easy-CD Creator”, which creates an ISO9660 or JOLIET file system.
3. Total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 1999.
This Recorder requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) that require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback.
Customers should also note that permission is required in order to download MP3/WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.
Viewing a JPEG File
The recorder can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings” on page 46.
1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo menu appears on the TV screen.
2. Use a/d/s/w to select a folder, then press ENTER (b). Open icon is highlighted on the left side of the menu. 
3. Press ENTER (b).A list of files in the folder appears.
If the icon displays in the Photo menu, it 
means you cannot see those JPEG files. 
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4.  Use a/d/s/w to select a file, then press ENTER (b).The options appear on the left side of the menu.
 
y  If you are in a file list and want to return 
to the Folder list, use the 
s/w buttons on 
the remote to highlight the icon and press 
ENTER ( b).
 
y  You can view TV channel or video input 
source by pressing 
x (RETURN). If you 
want to return to the Photo menu, press 
MENU/LIST. 
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5. Use s/w to select [Full Screen] option then press ENTER (b).
6. To stop viewing at any time, press Z (STOP).The Photo menu reappears.
Skip Images
While viewing a picture, press SKIP (C or V) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file.
Rotate Images
Use s/w while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise.
View Slide Shows
1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu.
2. Press ENTER (b).The Slide Show menu appears.
3. Use a/d/s/w to set the options.
[Object]
Selected file or All files.
[Speed]
Sets the speed for Slide Show (Slow, Normal, or Fast).
4. Select the Start option then press ENTER (b) to start the Slide Show.
5. Press Z (STOP) to stop the Slide Show and returns to the Photo menu.
Use the MARKER button to select multiple files. 
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Notes on JPEG Recordings
 yDepending on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media. If you don’t see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files are too big — reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less than 4 mega pixels and burn another disc.
 yThe total number of files and folders are free but the total number of files on the folder should be less than 1999.
 ySome discs may be incompatible due to different recording formats or the condition of the discs.
 yWhen you are using software such as “Easy CD Creator” to burn JPEG files on a CD-R, ensure that all selected files have the “.jpg” extension before copying them into the CD layout.
 yIf the files have “.jpe” extensions, please rename them as “.jpg” files.
 yFile names without the “.jpg” extension cannot be read by this recorder, even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer®.
 yProgressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.
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DVD Recording
DVD Recording
Notes for DVD recording
 yThis Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.
 yFingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
 yThe company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). 
 yThe recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.
 yWhen recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter.
 yThe unit cannot record the DTV caption on the recordable DVD disc.
 yIf you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer.
 yThe displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.
 yThe recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.
 yIf using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format ( Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 26 (Initialize) for how to do this.
 yWhen using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc. Before you start a recording session, check the amount of recording time left on the disc.
 yWhen using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc.
 yThe Delete Title option in the Title List (Original) menu only hides the title, it does not actually erase the title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).
 yOverwrite recording is available using DVD+RW discs.
 yWhen using a DVD+R/RW, the recorder will execute the Menu-making operation to update the new title and editing when removing the disc from the recorder. 
 yThe recordable time is limited to 12 hours for a title.
 yIf the unit detects the copy-protected signal while recording, the recording will be paused temporarily until the signal switchs to recordable signal.
Recording time and picture quality
There are five preset recording quality modes:
[XP] – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
[SP] – Default quality, sufficient for most applications, gives about 2 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
[LP] – Slightly lower video quality, gives about 4 hour of recording time on a DVD disc (4.7GB).
[EP] – Low video quality, gives about 6 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
[MLP] – The longest recording time with the lowest video quality, gives you about 14 hours of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB).
You may see a fragmented picture during 
playing back the contents recorded in EP or 
MLP mode. 
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Restrictions on video recording
 yYou 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 automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen.
 yVideo that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.
Copy control signalsRecordable disc
Copy-Free-RWVR -RWVideo 
+RW -R 
+R
Copy-Once-RWVR Ver.1.1, 
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
Copy-NeverNone 
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM compatible equipment
Basic Recording from a TV
Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording.
1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder. 
2. Set a recording mode as necessary settings. Refer to page 31.
3.  Select the TV channel to record.
4. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel or audio language for digital channel to record. The table below shows what will be recorded on the different settings for different types of analog broadcast. The last column (Monitor Audio) shows what you’ll hear as it is recording.
TV BroadcastSelected AudioBroadcast AudioMonitor AudioL ChR Ch
MONOMONOMONOMONOMONO
STEREOSTEREOLRSTEREO
LeftLLLeft
RightRRRight
MONOMONOMONOMONO
MONO + SAMONOMONOMONOMONO
SAPSAPSAPSAP
STEREO + SAPSTEREOLRSTEREO
SAPSAPSAPSAP
MONOMONOMONOMONO
If you set the audio channel to SAP (Second Audio Program), but there is no SAP channel being broadcast, the main audio (mono or stereo) will be recorded.
5. Press X (REC) once to start recording. The REC indicator lights in the display window.
6. Press Z (STOP) to stop recording.
 
y The maximum numbers of DVD titles are as 
show below; 
- DVD-R/RW: 99 
- DVD+R/RW: 49
 
y If the Recorder is powered off during DVD 
recording, the recording will not be saved. 
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Instant Timer Recording
Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a  recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer.
1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV ).
2. Press X (REC) repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recording starts after the first press.  DVD: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes. 
Checking the Recording Time
Press X (REC) or DISPLAY once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment. Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing X (REC).Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes (DVD).
To Pause the Recording
1. Press M (PAUSE/STEP) to pause the recording.
2. When you want to continue recording, press M (PAUSE/STEP) or X (REC).
 
y If you press 
M (PAUSE/STEP) during the 
Instant Timer Recording, it will be canceled.
 
y The Recorder will automatically power off 
when the Instant Timer Recording ends. 
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Timer Recording
1.  Press HOME (n) and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [RECORD] > [ Timer Record] and press ENTER (b).
3. Select [NEW ] and press ENTER (b).The Timer Record menu will appear.
[PR] – Choose a channel that memorized in this Recorder, or one of the external inputs from which to record (AV1 or AV2).
[Date] – Choose a date up to 1 month in advance, or select a daily or weekly program.
[Start Time] – Set the recording start time.
[End Time] – Set the recording end time.
[Repeat] – Choose a desired repeat (Once, Daily (Monday - Friday), or Weekly).
4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s).
 y a/d (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right
 y s/w (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position.
 y  Press RETURN (x) to return to the [ Timer Record List] menu.
5. Press ENTER (b) to save the program.
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6. The [Rec. OK] on the [Check] field on the [ Timer Record List] menu indicates the timer recording is programmed correctly.
[Rec. OK] – Indicates the Timer Record is in recordable condition.
[No Disc] – There is no disc in the disc tray.
[Invalid disc] – The inserted disc is not recordable.
[Unrecordable] – There is no space to record on the disc.
[Lack Space] – The space on the disc is insufficient.
[Duplicate Date] – The space on the disc is insufficient.
7. Press RETURN (x) to exit the [ Timer Record List] menu.
 
y You must insert a recordable disc.
 
y The Timer indicator lights on the front panel 
display.
 
y The Recorder will record the audio 
according to the current TV tuner setting. 
Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for 
analog channel to record before switching 
the Recorder to Standby mode.
 
y For digital TV recording with multiple audio 
languages, set audio language from the 
[DTV Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup 
menu (see page 27).
 
y The Recorder will automatically power off 
when the Timer Recording ends. 
 
y There is a short delay when a timer 
recording finishes to confirm the recorded 
program. If two timer recordings are set 
to record sequentially (one right after the 
other), the very beginning of the later 
program may not be recorded.
 
y You must press 
Z (STOP) to stop the Timer 
Recording.
 
y The Timer Recording function allows you to 
record up to 16 programs within a period of 
one month. 
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Checking Timer Recording Details
Programming can be checked whenever the Recorder is turned on. 
1.  Press HOME (n) and the Home menu appears.
2. Select [RECORD] > [ Timer Record] and press ENTER (b).
3. Use s/w to select a program.
4. Press ENTER (b) to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears.
Canceling a Timer Recording
You can clear a timer setting anytime before the recording actually starts.
Use s/w to select a program you want to erase on the [ Timer Record List] menu, then press CLEAR and select [OK] then press ENTER (b).
Stopping a Timer Recording in 
Progress
After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel the program.
 yYou can stop a timer recording in progress.  Press Z (STOP) and the confirm message will appear. Press ENTER (b) to stop the recording or press RETURN (x) to continue the recording.
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