LG Electronics XBR342 Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD, Slow Motion

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Operation with DVD and Video CD

Playing a DVD or Video CD

Playback Setup

Before using the remote control, press the DVD but- ton to select the device to be operated.

Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder.

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

2 Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray. READING appears on the display window, and playback starts automatically. If playback does not start, press PLAY.

In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead.

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If a menu screen is displayed

The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu.

DVD

Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or DISC MENU to return to the menu screen.

VCD

Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view.

Press RETURN to return to the menu screen.

Menu settings and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc. Follow the instructions on each menu screen.

You may also set PBC to OFF under the DISC Settings menu. See page 25.

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If Parental Control is set and the disc is not within the Movie Rating settings (not authorized), the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be author- ized (see “Movie Rating”, on page 22).

DVDs may have a Region Code.

Your VCR/DVD Recorder will not play discs that have a region code different from your VCR/DVD Recorder. The region code for this VCR/DVD Recorder is 1 (one).

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Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be avail- able on the Setup menu.

Moving to another TITLEs

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When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows:

Press DISPLAY twice and use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title number and press ENTER to confirm.

Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKs

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When a title on a disc has more than one chapter/track, you can move to another chapter/track as follows:

Press SKIP (. or >) briefly during playback to select the next chapter/track or to return to the begin- ning of the current chapter/track.

Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.

To go directly to any chapter/track during playback, press DISPLAY twice. Then, use v / V to select chap- ter icon (or for a Video CD, select the track icon). Then, enter the chapter/track number using the num- bered buttons (0-9) or press b / B and press ENTER.

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On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to OFF in the DISC menu to use this function. See page 25.

Slow Motion

DVD Video VR VCD

1Press BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) during pause mode.

The VCR/DVD Recorder will enter SLOW mode.

2Use the BACKWARD (m) or FORWARD (M) to select the required speed: t 1/16, t 1/8, t 1/4, t 1/2, or T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4, T 1/2.

With a Video CD, the Slow speed changes to : T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward).

3To exit Slow Motion mode, press PLAY.

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Slow motion playback in reverse is not possible with Video CDs.

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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 MenuDolby Digital DTSMpeg Movie Rating Set PasswordBefore Operation Lock Parental Control Changing the 4-digit codeDisc Record Mode VCR Record ModeCountry Code DV Record Audio Auto ChapterDisc Initialize PBC Disc FinalizeDisc Protect Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 24 DiscYou can also use the remote control to enter Disc Names Disc NameFollow steps 1-3 as shown Disc Initialize on Before Operation General Explanation On-Screen Display Before Operation OSD Menu Options by Media Type Menu OptionsSelection Method 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 ShowVCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Normal Playback VHSSpecial Effect Playback VHS Checking the Recording Time Instant Timer RecordingBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV To Extend the Recording TimeBasic Recording Copying from DVD to VCRCopying from VCR to DVD Canceling a Timer Recording Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressRecording from an External Input Playing Recordings on Other DVD PlayersFinalizing a Disc Recording from an External Input What is DV? TroubleshootingDV-Related Messages 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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