LG Electronics XBR446 About DVD recording, Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

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About DVD recording

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This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail- ure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.

Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play five different kinds of DVD disc: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD+R discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-record- ed DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R in a regular DVD player.

The recording mode is closely related to the disc for- mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode).

Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the whole disc) are the record settings. These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

Notes for recording

The recording times shown are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video com- pression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded.

When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the record- ing times may be shorter.

If you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be longer.

The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc.

The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc.

If 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 (Disc Initialize) for how to do this.

When using a 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.

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video mode, recording time available will only increase if you erase the last title recorded on the disc.

The Erase 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 avail- able (except for the last recorded title on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode).

The overwrite recording is available with DVD+RW disc.

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Contents VCR / DVD Recorder Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents Recordable Discs OverviewPlayable Discs Otes on DVDs and Video CDsAbout Symbols Disc-related termsTypes of video CDs What are Recording modes? About Recordable discsIs editing a DVD like editing a video tape? About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’About DVD recording Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settingsCards capable of displaying and saving Precautions Front Panel Repeat Indicates repeat mode Disc type indicatorsFunction Display Window Indicates the type of disc loadedRemote Control Overview COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT Y Pb Pr Rear PanelAudio OUT Left/Right Optical Digital Audio OUT jackCable Service Without Cable Box Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD RecorderCable Service With Cable Box ConnectionsConnections Connecting to a TV Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment Digital Multi-channel soundAmplifier Receiver Front of VCR/DVD Recorder Connecting a Digital CamcorderTuning Band Select Before Operation Initial SettingsGeneral Operation Auto Channel SetManual Clock Set Auto Clock SetBefore Operation DRC Dynamic Range Control Dolby DigitalVocal Sampling Freq. FrequencyBefore Operation Lock Parental Control Set PasswordMovie Rating Changing the 4-digit codeDisc Record Mode VCR Record ModeCountry Code DV Record Audio Disc Initialize Mode VR Mode or Video Mode Then press EnterAuto Chapter Disc InitializeDisc Protect Disc FinalizeAutoPlay Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 26 DiscDisc Label Keyboard menu appears.Press EnterCharacter then press Enter to confirm your selection Before Operation General Explanation On-Screen Display Menu Options Before Operation OSD Menu Options by Media TypeSelection Method Selection MethodMode Moving to another Title Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CDMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs Slow MotionSearch Operation with DVD and Video CDRepeat Chapter Repeat A-BZoom Time SearchDisc Menus DVD Title Menus DVDChanging the Audio Language DVD Camera Angle DVDChanging the Audio Channel 3D Surround NormalMusic menu options Audio CD and MP3/WMA OperationSearch CD Moving to Another TrackRepeat A-B CD About MP3Erasing MP3/WMA files or folders From the Memory Card M/C Copying MP3/WMA files on the disc To Memory CardSelecting multiple files folders Use v / V to selectProgrammed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Program List menu optionsMove Erasing a Track from the Program List Repeat Programmed TracksErasing the multi tracks on Program List Changing the order of Program ListPhoto menu options Photo Disc Operation Viewing a Jpeg File Jpeg M/CPhoto-CD menu options Jpeg Photo-Memory menu options M/CPhoto Disc Operation Normal Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationSpecial Effect Playback VHS Tracking Control VHSBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer RecordingPress the Dubbing button on the Remote Dubbing from VCR to DVDControl or DUB on the front panel Dubbing menu appearsChecking Timer Recording Details Timer RecordingCanceling a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressRecording from an External Input Recording from an External Input What is DV? TroubleshootingDV-Related Messages Using the Title List-Original menu VR Using the Chapter List-Original menuTitle List and Chapter List Menu Using the Chapter List-Playlist Menu Using the Title List-Playlist Menu VRUsing the Title List menu Video Deleting a Title VideoIf the disc has already been finalized Using the Chapter List menu +RW Using the Title List menu +RWUsing the Chapter List menu +R Using the Title List menu +RTitles, Chapters and Parts VR Title and Chapter EditingAdding Chapter Markers Changing Title ThumbnailsMaking a New Playlist VR Title appears in the updated Playlist menuAdding Additional Titles/Chapters to Playlist VR If you want to display the Chapter List-OriginalDeleting a Part VR Deleting a Title/ChapterCombining Two Chapters Into One Naming a Title VR Video +RW +RUse v/V to select Title Name option then press Enter CombineSelect a chapter from the Chapter List-Playlist menu This function is not available if there is only one chapterSelect Protect option on the options If you select Protect on Title List-Original menuDivide One Title Into Two +RW Select ‘Hide’ option on the optionsWant to divide the title. The Done option is selected Overwrite Recording +RW Clean-up Recording Video VR +RWControlling other TVs with the remote Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteCode numbers of controllable TVs TV Control Buttons By pressing You canChoose a country code from this list Language Code and Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingIf you observe any of the following symptoms Reset the VCR/DVD RecorderSpecifications Outputs AccessoryVp-p 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x P-p, 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x P-p 75 ΩIssue O LG Electronics, Inc Limited Warranty USA