LG Electronics XBR342 owner manual About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc, About DVD recording

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LGXBR342 Overview (Continued)

About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc

How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different?

The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player?

Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player, but they must be ‘finalized’ first. This process fixes the con- tents of the disc to make them readable to other DVD players as DVD-Video discs.

DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (Video Recording) mode are playable in some players.

This indicates a product feature that is capa- ble of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording (VR) format.

What are “Recording modes”?

There are two recording modes available using this recorder: VR mode and Video mode. When recording to a DVD-R disc, recordings are always in Video mode. DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

VR mode recording

•3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- able (SP, LP, XP)

•Not playable on regular DVD players

•Recordings can be extensively edited

Video mode recording

•3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- able (SP, LP, XP)

•Playable on regular DVD players (after finalizing)

•Limited editing features

Many functions of this recorder are dependent on the recording mode. One or more of the symbols

( Video , VR ) appears by each function explained in this manual so that you can see at a glance whether it’s relevant for the disc loaded.

You can find more information on disc formats and recording modes on next page.

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DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. You may therefore experience problems playing recordable DVD discs in some play- ers. Symptoms include video artifacts, audio and/or video dropouts and playback suddenly stopping.

Our company cannot take responsibility for problems playing discs recorded on this VCR/DVD Recorder in other players.

Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape?

No. When you edit a video tape you need one video deck to play the original tape and another to record the edits. With DVD, you edit by making a ‘Playlist’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the VCR/DVD Recorder plays the disc according to the Playlist.

About word ‘Original’ and ‘Playlist’

Throughout this manual, you will often see the words Original and Playlist to refer to the actual content and the edited version.

•Original: content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc.

•Playlist: content refers to the edited version of the disc — how the Original content is to be played.

About DVD recording

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•This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

•Our company takes no responsibility for recording fail- ure due to power cuts, defective discs, or damage to the recorder.

•Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.

Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings

This recorder can play three different kinds of DVD disc: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. The disc format for DVD-R discs is always “Video format”—the same as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. This means that once finalized, you can play a DVD-R in a regular DVD player.

The recording mode is closely related to the disc for- mat. If the disc format is Video Recording format, then the recording mode is VR mode; if the disc format is Video mode, then the recording mode is Video mode (except for DVD-Video, which is not recordable, and so does not have a recording mode).

Within the recording modes (which are fixed for the whole disc) are the record settings. These can be changed as required for each recording and determine the picture quality and how much space the recording will take up on the disc.

INTRODUCTION

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Contents VCR / DVD Recorder Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents Reference About the symbols for instructionsRecording EditingDisc-related terms LGXBR342 OverviewRecordable Discs Playable DiscsAbout DVD recording About DVD-R and DVD-RW discRestrictions on video recording What is ‘CPRM’?Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions Recording TV audio channelsAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Svcd -R W Disc type indicatorsFunction Display Window DVDRemote Control Overview Optical Digital audio out jack Rear PanelCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT Y Pb Pr Audio OUT Left/RightConnections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD RecorderCable Service Without Cable Box Cable Service With Cable BoxConnections Connecting to a TV Audio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X to Connections Connecting to Optional EquipmentDigital Multi-channel sound Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder’s DigitalFront of VCR/DVD Recorder Connecting a Digital CamcorderAuto Channel Set Before Operation Initial SettingsTuning Band Select General OperationManual Clock Set Before OperationTo Add or Erase Channels from Memory Auto Clock SetDisplay Menu Factory SettingTV Aspect Ratio Progressive ScanDTS Dolby DigitalMpeg Changing the 4-digit code Set PasswordBefore Operation Lock Parental Control Movie RatingVCR Record Mode Disc Record ModeCountry Code Auto Chapter DV Record AudioDisc Initialize Follow steps 1-3 as shown on page 24 Disc Disc FinalizeDisc Protect PBCDisc 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 Mode Shows the title nameORG Original PLS PlaylistSlow Motion Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CDMoving to another TITLEs Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKsDVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Operation with DVD and Video CDRepeat A-B PlaybackTitle Menus DVD Time Search DVD Video VRMarker Search Disc Menus DVDFinding Locations on a Disc VCD Camera Angle DVDChanging the Audio Language DVD Changing the Audio Channel VCDTo stop playback at any time, press Stop Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 DiscAbout MP3 Insert a disc and close the trayAudio CD and MP3 Operation Erasing the multi tracks on the Program List Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3Repeat Programmed Tracks Erasing a Track from the Program ListTo view Slide Show Photo Disc Operation Viewing a Photo Disc JpegSelecting other Files To rotate the pictureNormal Playback VHS VCR Mode Tape Playback PreparationSpecial Effect Playback VHS To Extend the Recording Time Instant Timer RecordingBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Checking the Recording TimeCopying from DVD to VCR Basic RecordingCopying from VCR to DVD Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Canceling a Timer RecordingPlaying Recordings on Other DVD Players Recording from an External InputFinalizing a Disc Troubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingTitles, Chapters and Parts VR Adding Chapter Markers VRUse v / V to select an option then press Enter to confirm Using the Original Title menu VRUsing the Original Chapter menu VR Press Disc MENU/LIST repeatedly to displayPress Return O repeatedly to exit Playlist Title menu Using the Playlist Title Menu VRUsing the Playlist Chapter Menu VR Playlist Title menuOriginal Title or Playlist Title menu Naming a Title VRDeleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter VR Use v/V to select ‘Rename’ option then pressSelect ‘New Playlist’ then press Enter Title appears in the updated Playlist menuMaking a New Playlist VR Adding Titles/Chapters to the Playlist

XBR342 specifications

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