Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DR7400 LG Electronics
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DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : DR7400 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely .
2 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.
3 Introduction Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs .
4 To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
5 Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD+RW (Digital V ideo Disc + ReWritable) These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly . Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
6 Disc-related terms DVD +R / DVD +RW DVD +R is two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW is two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re- recorded.
7 Introduction a POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF . b PLA Y ( N ) Starts playback. c x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. d z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. e PROG. ( V / v ) Scans up or down through memorized channels.
8 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down): Selects an option in the menu. PR v / V (up/down): Scans up or down through memorized channels. A-B: Repeat sequence. AUDIO: Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD).
9 Hookup and Settings Hookup and Settings Connections to Y our TV and Aerial 1. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder . 2. Connect the RF . OUT jack on the recorder to the aerial input jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R) .
10 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the EURO A V2 jack Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO A V2 jack of this recorder. Tip: Y ou do not need to turn on the recorder to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV .
11 Hookup and Settings Auto Set Up After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the [Initial Setup Wizard] function sets the clock, OSD language and tuner channels automatically . Follow the step-by-step questions until the setup is complete.
12 Using the Initial Setup menu 1. Press SETUP and the [DVD Recorder Initial Setup] menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select [Init Setup] option then press ENTER. Initial Setup Menu appears. 3. Use v / V / b / B to select an option. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
13 Hookup and Settings Program Edit Y ou can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option on the [Initial Setup] menu. 2. Press ENTER. The [Program Edit] menu appears. 3. Use v / V / b / B to select a PR number then press ENTER.
14 Auto Install Re-configure initial settings. Select [Auto Install] option on the [Initial Setup] menu then press ENTER. [Initial Setup Wizard] menu screen appears.
15 Hookup and Settings General Setup TV Display Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV . [Pan Scan] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. The video material formatted in the Pan & Scan style is played back in that style (Both sides of the picture are cut off).
16 V ideo Setup Quality Set video quality in the aspects of brightness, contrast, hue, or saturation. 1. Select [Quality] option then press B on the [Initial Setup] menu 2. Press v / V to select the desired option then press ENTER. The status bar appears.
17 Hookup and Settings Dolby Digital - Dual Mono Y ou can select a audio channel of Dolby Digital. [Stereo] The left channel sound (L) is heard from the left speaker and the right channel sound (R) is heard from the right speaker . [L-Mono] The left channel sound (L) is heard from both speakers.
18 Preference TV T ype Y ou must select the appropriate system mode for your TV system. • When the selected system does not coincide with the system of your TV , normal color picture may not be displayed. [P AL] When this recorder is connected with P AL-TV .
19 Hookup and Settings - Password Mode Activates or disables the Parantal Control feature. [On] T o play back a rated movies or to change setting an Parental Control options (Parantal, Area Code, etc.), you must enter the 4-digit password. [Off] Parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.
20 Using the Disc Operation menu 1. Press SETUP and the [DVD Recorder Initial Setup] menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select [Disc Oper] option then press ENTER. Disc Operation Menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select an option. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
21 Hookup and Settings Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the DVD+R recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc.
22 Adapt Disc recorded on other recorder will not use on your recorder . Y ou can use the disc after adapting the disc at your recorder . 1. Select [Adapt] option on the [Disc Oper] menu. 2. Press ENTER. [Adapt] menu appears. 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER.
23 Hookup and Settings General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder . Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.
24 Playback Playing a DVD, Video CD, or Audio CD Playback Setup T urn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the recorder . Audio system: T urn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the recorder . 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback side down.
25 Playback Search 1. Press SCAN ( m or M ) during playback. 2. Press SCAN ( m or M ) repeatedly to select the required speed. DVD; 5 steps (forward and backward) V ideo CD, Audio CD; 3 steps (forward and backward) 3. T o exit SEARCH mode, press PLA Y .
26 Marker Search To enter a Marker Y ou can start playback from up to 12 memorized points. T o enter a marker , press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly . Repeat to enter up to 12 markers. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1.
27 Playback Last Condition Memory This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder . If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled.
28 Playing an MP3 File The recorder can play MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW or DVD± R/RW discs. Before playing MP3 files, read “About MP3 audio files” on the right. 1. Load a disc that contains MP3 files. The Browser menu appears on the TV screen. 2.
29 Playback V iewing a JPEG File The recorder can play JPEG files on the CD-R/RW or DVD± R/RW . Before playing JPEG recordings, read “About JPEG image files” on page 30. 1. Load a disc that contains JPEG file. The [Browser] menu appears on the TV screen.
30 Using the thumbnail menu for JPEG file If you press STOP during Slide Show , the thumbnail menu will appear . Y ou can find a picture you want to view easily . Use v / V / b / B to select a picture or option icon then press ENTER. 1. Starts the Slide Show from the picture.
31 Recording Recording About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder . Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance.
32 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. Note: Y ou must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly .
33 Recording T imer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 7 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. 1. Press TIMER REC. The [T imer Recording] list screen will appear .
34 Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. T imer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the T imer Record List.
35 Editing Editing Y ou can edit video content using [Title List] menu or [Disc Edit] menu. To use Title List menu, see pages 35-38. To use Disc Edit menu, see pages 39-42. T itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the T itle List menu you can edit video content.
36 Deleting a Title If you choose to delete a title from the T itle List menu, the title is actually deleted from the disc. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to delete on the T itle List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
37 Editing Changing Title Thumbnails Y ou can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the T itle List menu. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the T itle List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
38 Adding Chapter Markers Y ou can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter on the Chapter List menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
39 Editing Using the Disc Edit menu 1. Press SETUP and the [DVD Recorder Initial Setup] menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select [Disc Edit] option then press ENTER. Disc Edit Menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a title then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the right side of the menu.
40 Erasing a Title If you choose to erase a title from the [Edit] menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title you want to erase on the [Edit] menu then press ENTER. Repeat this step to select additional title.
41 Editing Editing a Title by Chapter The [Chapter Edit] menu is where you can add/delete chapter mark and use other function for chapter . 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the [Edit] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the right side of the screen.
42 Deleting Chapter Markers Y ou can delete chapter markers. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a chapter on the [Chap Edit] menu then press ENTER. Repeat this step to select additional chapter . The menu options appears on the right side of the screen. 2.
43 Reference Reference Controlling Y our TV with the Supplied Remote Control Y ou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. Y ou can control your TV using the buttons below . By pressing Y ou can POWER T urn the TV on or off.
44 Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech .
45 Reference Symptom No power . No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The recorder does not start playback. The picture from the external input is distorted Some channels are skipped over when using v / V . The picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing.
46 Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player . Cannot record or did not record successfully . T imer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly .
47 Reference Specifications General Power requirements AC 1 10-240V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 19W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 300 mm (w x h x d) without foot Mass (approx.
P/NO : 3834RD0052G.
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