LG Electronics XBR342 owner manual Safety Precautions, Regulatory Information FCC Part

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Safety Precautions

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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

CAUTION:

This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of proce- dures other than those specified herein may result in haz- ardous 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: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Phone: 1-201-816-2000.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should record requested information here and retain this guide as a perma- nent record of your purchase.

Model No. ___________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________

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Contents VCR / DVD Recorder Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartImportant Safety Instructions IntroductionTable of Contents Editing About the symbols for instructionsRecording ReferencePlayable Discs LGXBR342 OverviewRecordable Discs Disc-related termsAbout DVD-R and DVD-RW disc About DVD recordingRecording TV audio channels What is ‘CPRM’?Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions Restrictions on video recordingPrecautions About SymbolsFront Panel DVD Disc type indicatorsFunction Display Window Svcd -R WRemote Control Overview Audio OUT Left/Right Rear PanelCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT Y Pb Pr Optical Digital audio out jackCable Service With Cable Box Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD RecorderCable Service Without Cable Box ConnectionsConnections Connecting to a TV Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s Digital Connections Connecting to Optional EquipmentDigital Multi-channel sound Audio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X toConnecting a Digital Camcorder Front of VCR/DVD RecorderGeneral Operation Before Operation Initial SettingsTuning Band Select Auto Channel SetAuto Clock Set Before OperationTo Add or Erase Channels from Memory Manual Clock SetProgressive Scan Factory SettingTV Aspect Ratio Display MenuMpeg Dolby DigitalDTS Movie Rating Set PasswordBefore Operation Lock Parental Control Changing the 4-digit codeCountry Code Disc Record ModeVCR Record Mode Disc Initialize DV Record AudioAuto Chapter PBC Disc FinalizeDisc Protect Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 24 DiscFollow steps 1-3 as shown Disc Initialize on You can also use the remote control to enter Disc NamesDisc Name Before Operation General Explanation On-Screen Display Selection Method Before Operation OSD Menu Options by Media TypeMenu Options PLS Playlist Shows the title nameORG Original ModeMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CDMoving to another TITLEs Slow MotionPlayback Operation with DVD and Video CDRepeat A-B DVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/OffDisc Menus DVD Time Search DVD Video VRMarker Search Title Menus DVDChanging the Audio Channel VCD Camera Angle DVDChanging the Audio Language DVD Finding Locations on a Disc VCDInsert a disc and close the tray Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 DiscAbout MP3 To stop playback at any time, press StopAudio CD and MP3 Operation Erasing a Track from the Program List Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3Repeat Programmed Tracks Erasing the multi tracks on the Program ListTo rotate the picture Photo Disc Operation Viewing a Photo Disc JpegSelecting other Files To view Slide ShowSpecial Effect Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationNormal Playback VHS Checking the Recording Time Instant Timer RecordingBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV To Extend the Recording TimeCopying from VCR to DVD Basic RecordingCopying from DVD to VCR Canceling a Timer Recording Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressFinalizing a Disc Recording from an External InputPlaying Recordings on Other DVD Players DV-Related Messages Recording from an External Input What is DV?Troubleshooting Adding Chapter Markers VR VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingTitles, Chapters and Parts VR Changing Title or Chapter ThumbnailsPress Disc MENU/LIST repeatedly to display Using the Original Title menu VRUsing the Original Chapter menu VR Use v / V to select an option then press Enter to confirmPlaylist Title menu Using the Playlist Title Menu VRUsing the Playlist Chapter Menu VR Press Return O repeatedly to exit Playlist Title menuUse v/V to select ‘Rename’ option then press Naming a Title VRDeleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter VR Original Title or Playlist Title menuAdding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist Title appears in the updated Playlist menuMaking a New Playlist VR Select ‘New Playlist’ then press Enter

XBR342 specifications

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