LG Electronics XBR342 Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment, Digital Multi-channel sound

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Connections (Continued)

Connecting to Optional Equipment

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic

Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)

1	Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL
	AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to

the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio cable.

2 You will need to activate the VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital output. (See “AUDIO” on page 21).

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your VCR/DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Caution:

Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected.

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–If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

–Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via digital con- nection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

–To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on- screen display, press AUDIO.

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This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this VCR/DVD Recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this VCR/DVD Recorder’s digital audio outputs.

Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder

O

A

X

OPTICAL	L	R	COAXIAL
DIGITAL INPUT	AUDIO INPUT		DIGITAL INPUT

Amplifier (Receiver)

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Contents VCR / DVD Recorder Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartImportant Safety Instructions IntroductionTable of Contents About the symbols for instructions RecordingEditing ReferenceLGXBR342 Overview Recordable DiscsPlayable Discs Disc-related termsAbout DVD-R and DVD-RW disc About DVD recordingWhat is ‘CPRM’? Disc type Disc format Recording mode FunctionsRecording TV audio channels Restrictions on video recordingPrecautions About SymbolsFront Panel Disc type indicators Function Display WindowDVD Svcd -R WRemote Control Overview Rear Panel COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT Y Pb Pr Audio OUT Left/Right Optical Digital audio out jackConnecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder Cable Service Without Cable BoxCable Service With Cable Box ConnectionsConnections Connecting to a TV Connections Connecting to Optional Equipment Digital Multi-channel soundConnect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s Digital Audio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X toConnecting a Digital Camcorder Front of VCR/DVD RecorderBefore Operation Initial Settings Tuning Band SelectGeneral Operation Auto Channel SetBefore Operation To Add or Erase Channels from MemoryAuto Clock Set Manual Clock SetFactory Setting TV Aspect RatioProgressive Scan Display MenuDTS Dolby DigitalMpeg Set Password Before Operation Lock Parental ControlMovie Rating Changing the 4-digit codeVCR Record Mode Disc Record ModeCountry Code Auto Chapter DV Record AudioDisc Initialize Disc Finalize Disc ProtectPBC Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 24 DiscDisc Name You can also use the remote control to enter Disc NamesFollow steps 1-3 as shown Disc Initialize on Before Operation General Explanation On-Screen Display Menu Options Before Operation OSD Menu Options by Media TypeSelection Method Shows the title name ORG OriginalPLS Playlist ModeOperation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TITLEsMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs Slow MotionOperation with DVD and Video CD Repeat A-BPlayback DVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/OffTime Search DVD Video VR Marker SearchDisc Menus DVD Title Menus DVDCamera Angle DVD Changing the Audio Language DVDChanging the Audio Channel VCD Finding Locations on a Disc VCDAudio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc About MP3Insert a disc and close the tray To stop playback at any time, press StopAudio CD and MP3 Operation Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Repeat Programmed TracksErasing a Track from the Program List Erasing the multi tracks on the Program ListPhoto Disc Operation Viewing a Photo Disc Jpeg Selecting other FilesTo rotate the picture To view Slide ShowNormal Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationSpecial Effect Playback VHS Instant Timer Recording Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TVChecking the Recording Time To Extend the Recording TimeCopying from DVD to VCR Basic RecordingCopying from VCR to DVD Timer Recording Checking Timer Recording DetailsCanceling a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressPlaying Recordings on Other DVD Players Recording from an External InputFinalizing a Disc Troubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages VR Mode Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts VRAdding Chapter Markers VR Changing Title or Chapter ThumbnailsUsing the Original Title menu VR Using the Original Chapter menu VRPress Disc MENU/LIST repeatedly to display Use v / V to select an option then press Enter to confirmUsing the Playlist Title Menu VR Using the Playlist Chapter Menu VRPlaylist Title menu Press Return O repeatedly to exit Playlist Title menuNaming a Title VR Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter VRUse v/V to select ‘Rename’ option then press Original Title or Playlist Title menuTitle appears in the updated Playlist menu Making a New Playlist VRAdding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist Select ‘New Playlist’ then press Enter