LG Electronics XBR342 TV Aspect Ratio, Progressive Scan, Factory Setting, Display Menu

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Before Operation (Continued)

TV Aspect Ratio

4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.

4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off.

16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Tuning Band

 

 

Auto Channel Set

 

 

CH. Add/Del

 

 

Clock

 

 

TV Aspect Ratio

4:3 Letter Box

 

Progressive Scan

4:3 Pan Scan

 

Factory Setting

16:9 Wide

 

 

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Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.

•If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) televi- sion, set Progressive Scan to OFF.

•If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to ON.

Tuning Band

 

Auto Channel Set

 

CH. Add/Del

 

Clock

 

TV Aspect Ratio

 

Progressive Scan

OFF

Factory Setting

ON

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Caution

Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to ON in error, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder. First, remove the disc in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

Factory Setting

If you wish, you can reset the VCR/DVD Recorder to its original factory settings. Select “SET” then press

ENTER.

The Initialize menu will appear. Use the b B buttons to select “Yes” and press ENTER.

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Some options cannot be reset. (Movie Rating, Password and Country Code)

Tuning Band

 

Auto Channel Set

 

CH. Add/Del

 

Clock

 

TV Aspect Ratio

 

Progressive Scan

 

Factory Setting

SET

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Select

LANGUAGE

Display Menu

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.

Display Menu

English

DISC Menu

DISC Audio

DISC Subtitle

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Disc Language

Select a language for the disc’s Menu, Audio, and Subtitle.

Original : The original language set for the disc is selected.

Other : To select another language, select Other option then press ENTER. Use the numbered buttons to key-in the corre- sponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 53. If you enter the wrong number, press b repeatedly to delete one by one and correct it.

Display Menu

Original

 

DISC Menu

English

 

DISC Audio

French

 

DISC Subtitle

Spanish

 

 

Italian

 

 

Japanese

 

 

Chinese

 

 

Other - - - -

 

 

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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 PrAudio 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 MenuMpeg Dolby DigitalDTS Set Password Before Operation Lock Parental ControlMovie Rating Changing the 4-digit codeCountry Code Disc Record ModeVCR Record Mode Disc Initialize DV Record AudioAuto Chapter Disc Finalize Disc ProtectPBC 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 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 ShowSpecial Effect Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationNormal Playback VHS Instant Timer Recording Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TVChecking the Recording Time To Extend the Recording TimeCopying from VCR to DVD Basic RecordingCopying from DVD to VCR Timer Recording Checking Timer Recording DetailsCanceling a Timer Recording 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 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

XBR342 specifications

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