LG Electronics RC700N owner manual Recording from External Components, Instant Timer Recording

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Recording from External Components

You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs.

1.Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 15.

2.Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the external input to record from.

AV1: Audio/Video Input mounted on back panel.

AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on front panel.

DV: DV Input mounted on front panel.

3.Load a recordable disc or tape.

4.Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly.

DVD: XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP.

VCR: SP or SLP

5.Press z REC once to start recording.

The REC indicator lights in the display window.

6.Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

Notes:

Check that the Audio In settings DV Record Audio are as you want them. See page 21.

If your source is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it using this recorder. See Copyright on page 8 for more details.

Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the disc is full.

To record for a fixed length of time, see [Instant Timer Recording] on this page.

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 z 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.

VCR: Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 30 minutes (maximum 540 minutes). Please confirm the VHS tape has enough remaining time to be recorded before recording.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z REC or DISPLAY once to check the record- ing time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment.

Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the dis- play window.

To Extend the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing z REC.

Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes (DVD) or 30 minutes (VCR).

To Pause the Recording

1.Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the recording.

2.When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or z REC.

Notes:

If you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during the Instant Timer Recording, it will be canceled.

The Recorder will automatically power off when the Instant Timer Recording ends.

If the unit is DVD mode when the VCR Instant timer recording ends, the unit will not automatically power off.

Simultaneous Play and Record

You can play a DVD during the VCR recording, press DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD playback.

Notes:

You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at the same time.

You cannot change VCR mode during the DVD recording mode.

If you wish VCR playback or record during the DVD playback, press VCR to change VCR mode and perform the VCR playback or recording.

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Contents DVD RECORDER/ Video Cassette Recorder Regulatory Information FCC Part Important Safety Instructions Resetting the Recorder IntroductionAbout the Remote Control About the Symbol DisplaySymbol Used in this Manual Moisture CondensationRecordable and Playable Discs Recommended recordable DVD discsPlayable Discs What is SIMPLINK?Regional Code Restrictions on video recording What is ‘CPRM’?Copyright Front Panel Remote Control Hdmi Output AC Power CordRear Panel IR TransmitterVideo connection Connections to your TVAudio connection Component Video connectionAbout Hdmi Hdmi connectionType a Connection to an Amplifier Digital Multi-channel soundConnecting a Digital Camcorder Accessory Audio/Video A/V Connections to RecorderRear of Recorder Front of Recorder How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box Connecting the IR control cableRecommended Set-Top Box devices Setup Initial Setup WizardUsing the Home Menu MovieClock Set Initial Settings General SettingsPower Save Mode TV AspectLanguage Settings Audio SettingsSelect a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons Lock Parental Control SettingsSet Password RatingVCR Record Mode Recording SettingsDisc Record Mode DV Record AudioSet-Top Box Control Test ProcedureSet-Top Box Edit Disc Settings Displaying Information While Watching AV input source General Explanation of On-Screen DisplayDisplaying Disc Information on-screen Playing a Tape Playing a DVDVCR Playback Options Buttons OperationsDVD Playback Features Buttons Operations DiscsChapter Repeats the current chapter End point during playback. Press Enter at yourChosen end point then the repeat sequence begins Title Repeats the current titleSpecial Playback Options Moving to another Title DVD ALLRandom Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA filesMusic List menu options MP3/WMA audio file requirement Still picture Viewing a Jpeg files Photo List menu options Skip ImagesSpeed option Photo file requirementView Slide Shows Photo sizeRecording time and picture quality Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settingsAbout DVD recording This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discsRecording from External Components Instant Timer RecordingSimultaneous Play and Record Checking Timer Recording Details Timer RecordingCanceling a Timer Recording AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top Channel option If two or more timer programs overlap You cannot enter a timer program whenPlaying while you are recording RAM Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVDBefore DV dubbing TroubleshootingRecording from DV Input Recording from a Digital CamcorderEditing Title List and Chapter List Menu OverviewChanging the Title Thumbnails VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingAdding Chapter Markers Titles, Chapters and PartsMaking a New Playlist Adding Additional Title / Chapters to the PlaylistYou can delete a part which you do not want in the title Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/ChapterSelect Edit Delete Part option then press Time Search Disc MENU/LIST, Display Switches the keyboard typeNaming a Title Time menu appears on the TV screenHide a Chapter/Title Moving a Playlist ChapterProtect a Title Divide One Title Into Two Combining Two ChaptersOverwriting Recording +RW To finalize a disc, refer to Finalize onTV Control Buttons By pressing You can Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote ControlCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code NumberArea Code List Language Code ListChoose a area code from this list Symptom Cause Correction TroubleshootingSecurely Power of the equipment connected Reference You can reset the Recorder as follows Resetting the RecorderPress and hold the Power button for more General SpecificationsRecording Inputs DVD SpecificationsAccessory OutputsIssue O MFL36995844