LG Rct 689 H Manual

							OWNER’S MANUAL
Digital & Analog DVD 
recorder/VCR player combi
Please read this manual carefully before operating  
your set and retain it for future reference.
RCT689H
P/NO : MFL65225532www.lg.com
ENGLISH
CEŠTINA
SLOVENŠČINA
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  DO NOT OPEN
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.
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 triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 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 shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.
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. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous 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 concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; 
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance 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 dangerous. 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 service center. 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. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the direct sun light.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 2006/125/EC.
European representative :
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V.  Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands ( Tel : +31-(0)36-547-8888)
Disposal of your old appliance
1.  
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2.   All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
3.  
The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4.   For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notes on Copyrights
 yRecording equipment should be used only for lawful 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 permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.
 yThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.  Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.  Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
 yCONSUMERS 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 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p UNIT PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
3  Safety Information
8  Introduction
8  – About the “7” Symbol Display
8  – Symbols Used in this Manual
8  – Supplied Accesorries
9  – Recordable Discs
10  – Recommended recordable DVD discs
10  – Playable Discs
11  – File compatibility
12  Remote control
13  Front panel
13  Rear panel
Connecting
14  Connecting to Your TV
14  – Antenna connection to your TV and 
this unit
15  – HDMI Connection
16  – Component Video Connection
16  – Scart connection
17  Connecting to an Amplifier
17  – Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital 
Audio Output
18  – Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 
Channel Audio Output 
19  Connection to Another device
19  – Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) 
Connections to Recorder 
19  – Connecting a Digital Camcorder
20  USB device connection
20  – Playback content in the USB device
20  – Compatible USB Flash Drive
System Setting
21  Auto Set Up
22  Home Menu Overview
22  General Settings
22  – Adjust the Setup Settings
23  – Auto Programming
23  – Manual Channel Add
23  – Program Edit
25  – Auto Clock Set
25  – Manual Clock Set
27   Language Settings
28 Audio Settings
29  Lock Settings
31  Recording Settings
32  Disc Settings
34  Network Settings
34  – Software Update
34  – System Information
Operating
35   General Explanation of On-Screen Display
35  – Displaying Information While 
Watching TV
35  – Displaying Information on-screen
36   TV Viewing
36  – Viewing the EPG (Electronic 
Programme Guide)
37  – Program Selection
39   Playing a DVD
39  – Playback Setup
39  – General Features
42  Playing a VCR
42  – Preparation
42  – Normal Playback
43  – Playing a DivX Movie Disc
45  – Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA 
Disc
46  – Viewing a JPEG File
48  DVD Recording
48  – DVD Recording
49  – Basic Recording from a TV
50  – Instant Timer Recording
50  – Timer Recording
52  – Recording from External Components
53   DVD Editing
53  – Title List and Chapter List Menu 
Overview 
54  – VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing
61  Dubbing
61  – Dubbing from VCR to DVD
61  – Recording from DV Input
62  – Recording from a Digital Camcorder
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60 Dubbing
60  – Dubbing from VCR to DVD
60  – Recording from DV Input
61  – Recording from a Digital Camcorder
Troubleshooting
62   Troubleshooting
62  – General
62  – Resetting the unit
63  – Playback
63  – Recording
64  – HDMI
Appendix
65   Controlling a TV with the Supplied 
Remote Control
65  – Setting up the remote to control your 
TV
66   Area Code List
67  Language code List
68 Trademarks and Licenses
69  Specifications
71  Maintenance
71  – Handling the Unit
71  – Notes on Discs
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Introduction
About the “7” Symbol Display
“7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.
Symbols Used in this Manual
 ,Note
Indicates special notes and operating features.
 >Caution
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
DVD ALLAll DVD discs listed below
-RWVRDVD-RW with VR recording mode
-RWVideoDVD-RW with Video reocording mode
+RWDVD+RW disc
-RDVD-R disc
+RDVD+R (DL) disc
DVDDVD-Video disc
ACDAudio CDs
MP3MP3 files
WMAWMA files
JPEGJPEG files
VCRVideo Tape
DivXDivX files
Supplied Accesorries
Remote control (1)Battery (1)
RF cable (1)
What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
 yControllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.
 yRefer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.
 yLG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.
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Recordable Discs
DVD-RW: 
 -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: 
 -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+RW: 
 -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: 
 -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.
Note for recording
Disc  
typeDisc format
Recording
modFunctions
DVDVideo format
n/aPlayback only
DVD-RWVideo 
Recording 
format VR mode
Playback, recording, 
Original/Playlist editing
Video  
format
(default) Video 
mode
Playback, limited 
recording, limited editing
DVD-RVideo format
Video 
modePlayback, limited 
recording, limited editing
DVD+RW+RW Video 
format DVD+RW
Playback, limited 
recording, Title/Chapter 
editing
DVD+R+R Video 
format DVD+R
Playback, limited 
recording, limited Title/
Chapter editing
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Recommended recordable 
DVD discs
DVD-RMitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x)
DVD-RWMitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x), JVC (4x), Maxell (4x)
DVD+RMitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim (8x, 16x)
DVD+R(DL)Mitsubishi (2.4x, 8x)
DVD+RWMitsubishi (8x, 16x), HP (4x), Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)
If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using 
a personal computer or other DVD recorder, 
you cannot format the disc using this recorder. 
So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, 
you must format the disc using the original 
recorder. 
,Note
Playable Discs
DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased
CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
 
y 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.
 
y Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the 
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
 
y Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-
shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in 
malfunctions.
 
y Depending on the recording software & the 
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, 
DVD±R/RW ) may not be playable.
 
y 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.
 
y 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.)
 
y This player requires discs and 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) 
and these require certain pre-existing conditions 
to ensure compatible playback.
 
y Customers should 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. 
,Note
Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
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