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Digital

Media Recorder with

Microsoft

Program

Guide

User 's Guide
Model: LRM-519
Before

connecting, operating

adjusting this product,
booklet carefully and completely.

please

read this instruction

Call

or

us

toll-free for

technical support,
or to subscribe
to the Microsoft

Program Guide service:

1-800-984-6306

www.microsoftprogramguide.com

ⓒ

Copyright 2005,

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

CAUTION

This

product

limits for

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

(OR BACK)

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

lightning fash 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
suffcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

is intended to alert the

user

not

a

particular

installation. If this

relocate the

?

Increase the

separation

?

Connect the

product

or

receiving

antenna.

between the

into

an

or

outlet

product

on a

and receiver.

circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.
?

Consult the dealer
for

or an

experienced radio/TV

technician

help.

FCC Part 68

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC

?

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this
as a

guarantee that interference will

Reorient

to the presence of

product.

no

?

equilateral triangle

important operating and maintenance (ser vicing)
instructions in the instructions accompanying the

space such

Class B

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
more of the following measures:
in

occur

This

an

a

However, there is

PERSONNEL.

The exclamation mark within

with the

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO

comply

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER

has been tested and found to

book

equipment

in

a

confned
?

similar unit.

case or

This

product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On
the back of this product is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer
Equivalent Number (REN) for this product. If requested, this
information must be provided to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that
may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on
the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in
response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed fve (5). To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to the line (as determined

CAUTION:

?

This DVD/CD receiver

employs

Laser

a

the

company will notify you in advance that
temporary discontinuance of ser vice may be required. But
if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will

System.

proper use of this product, please read this User ’s
Guide carefully and retain it for future reference. Should

To

ensure

the unit
location

require maintenance, contact
(see service procedure).

to laser

beam, do

not

try

?

to open

the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The

vases,

not be

exposed

or

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery

replaced. Replace only

with the

same or

such

incorrectly
equivalent type.

equipment may generate or use radio
Changes or modifcations to this equipment

energy.
may cause harmful interference unless the modifcations
are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the
unauthorized

authority to operate this equipment
change or modifcation is made.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The

compliance

responsible party

for this

is:

LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, USA

Phone: 1-847-941-8373.

?

if

an

?

possible. Also, you will be
complaint with the FCC if you

as soon as
a

The

telephone company may make changes to its facilities,
equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
operation of the product. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice so you can make the
necessary modifcations to maintain uninterrupted service.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
(Contact the state public utility commission, public ser vice
commission,

is

FCC WARNING: This

frequency

?

to water

splashing) and no objects flled with liquids,
should be placed on the apparatus.

(dripping
as

apparatus should

the customer

advised of your right to fle
believe it is necessary.

radiation exposure.

prevent direct exposure

telephone

notify

authorized service

an

Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures
other than those specifed herein may result in hazardous
To

the total RENs) contact the local telephone company.
If this product causes harm to the telephone network,

by

or

corporate commission for information.)

If trouble is

experienced with this product, for repair or
warranty information, please contact LG Electronics Inc. If
the product is causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you disconnect the
product until the problem is resolved.
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is
provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed
to be connected to the telephone network or premises
wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68
compliant. See installation instructions for details.

SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is located

product’s

this unit. This number is

on

the back of

unique to this unit and not available
to others. You should record requested information here and
retain this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No.
Serial No.

LRM-519

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS USER'S
GUIDE AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This set has been

designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock
or fre hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use, and servicing.
This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read these instructions.

operating instructions
product is operated.
2.

Keep
and

All these

safety

and

9. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not ft into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

should be read before the

these instructions.

use

-

-

The

safety, operating

instructions should be retained for future

reference.
3. Heed all

and in

warnings.
the operating

-

All

warnings

on

the

product

of the obsolete outlet.

instructions should be

adhered to.

10. Protect the power cord from

4. Follow all instructions.

-

All

operating

and

being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from

use

instructions should be followed.
5. Do not

this apparatus near water.
For
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen

use

--

example:
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement;
swimming pool; and like.
6. Clean

only

with

dry

cloth.

from the wall outlet before

liquid

the apparatus.
11.

Only

use

attachments/accessories specifed by

the manufacturer.

or near a

Unplug this product
cleaning. Do not use
--

cleaners.

7. Do not block any ventilation

openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Slots and

openings

in the cabinet

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
over-heating. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface. This product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as
are

a

bookcase

provided

or

rack unless proper ventilation is
the manufacturer’s instructions have

or

been adhered to.

only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
table specifed by the manufacturer, or

12. Use
or

sold with apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
13.

injury from tip-over.

this apparatus during lightning storms
when unused for long periods of time.

Unplug
or

14. Refer all
8. Do not install

near

any heat

sources

such

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifers) that produce
as

heat.

servicing to qualifed service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

ON COPYRIGHTS:
It is forbidden

by

law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable,

play

in

public,

or

rent

copyrighted

material without

permission.

This

product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs.
When recording and playing the pictures of these discs on a VCR, picture noise will appear.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

LEGAL NOTICE

This

product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Corporation or an authorized Microsoft
Corporation subsidiary.
This

product is intended to be used with a program guide service provided by Microsoft and that any rights or claims the
purchaser may have regarding the use, content or availability of the service will be determined by the terms of ser vice
agreement provided by Microsoft that govern such service.

Table of Contents
LG LRM-519 FRONT PANEL AND

SETUPTHERECORDER..............31

REARPANEL........................9
PACKAGECONTENTS...............10

Optionalaccessories.......................10

WelcometoSetup.........................31
Terms of Service and End-User License

Agreement................................32
1.SetupConnection.......................32

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MICROSOFT

1a.UseBroadband.....................32

PROGRAMGUIDE..................11

WirelessConfguration..............32
If You Select "Use USB Wireless

CONNECT THE RECORDER TO
THE TV, AUDIO

NetworkAdaptor”..................32

COMPONENTS,

If You Select "Use Wired

ANDINTERNET....................12

(Ethernet)Connection”..............33
ConnecttotheTVsource...................12

1b.UsePhoneLine.....................33

StandardCable........................12

PhoneConfguration................33

DigitalCable..........................13

Enter Your Home Phone Number

Satellite...............................14

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PhoneConnection..................34

Antenna..............................15

MultipleTVsources........................16

.

ChooseDial-upNumber.............34
2.ClockSetting............................34

SatelliteandAntenna...................16
SatelliteandStandardCable.
ConnecttheRecordertotheTV.

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UseCompositeCables..................19

3.SubscriptionStatus.......................35
4.EnteryourZIPCode......................35
5.

Wiring Setup

and TV Service Provider

.

.

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35

UseS-VideoCables.....................19

TVServiceProvider.................36

UseComponentCables.................20

Choose Number of

Using Composite

versus

480i/480p

.

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20

Digits and
HowYouChangeChannels.
.

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.36

6. Set up the Recorder to

The IR control cable and the Serial Data
ControlCable.............................21

Change
ChannelsontheSet-topBox................37
The IR Control Cable and the Serial

DigitalorOpticalAudioSetup.

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DigitalAudiocable.....................23

PrepareforSet-topBoxSetup.

TOScable.............................24

VideoTest.........................37

Connect to the Microsoft

SelectRemoteControlCode.

Program

GuideService.............................24
Connect to

a

wired network (Ethernet)

Connect to

a

wireless network (802.11).

.

.

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ProgramtheRemotetoControltheTV.
Toprogramtheremotecontrol.
Manufacturing

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Remote Control Codes

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SpeedTest.........................38

25

Recorder Remote Control

.26
.27
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TestChangingChannels.............38
Settings

28

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38

7.WatchTV...............................38

Downloading the Program Guide and
SoftwareUpdates..........................39
The First Time You

Setup

The Recorder.

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39

.39
FutureProgramGuideUpdates.
FutureSoftwareUpdates................39
.

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24

Supported USB Wireless Network
Adaptors..............................25
Connectusingdial-up..................26

TV

DataControlCable.................37

.

.

.

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.

.

Connect the Power to the Recorder and

TurnontheTV............................30
5

ParentalControlsandLocks.................40
CreateaParentalControlPIN.

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SettheParentalControlPolicy.

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USINGTHERECORDER..............48

WatchingTV..............................48
ChangeChannelsontheTV.............48

LockbyRating.....................40

Switch between the Current Channel

LockbyChannel....................41

andthePreviousChannel...............48

LockDVD..........................41

Display

Information about the

TurnonLockPolicy.....................41

CurrentTVShow.......................48

ChangePIN...........................41

ControllingLiveTV.....................49

Reset.................................41

PauseLiveTV......................49

ForgottheParentalControlPIN?.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.41

Continue

Playback

of

a

Paused

TVShow...........................49

ChangingSettings.........................41

ReplayLiveTV......................49

Recorder..................................42

RewindLiveTV.....................49

GuideSetup...............................42

FastForward.......................49

DVDSettings..............................43
ParentalControls..........................44

SkipAhead........................49
ReturntoLiveTV.......................49

TurntheTVOfforOn...................50

PhoneandNetworkSetup..................44

ChangetheTVVolume.................50

RunSetupAgain...........................44

MutetheTV...........................50

SystemInformation........................44
SendtoPC................................44

ChangetheTVInputSource.

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.50

TheProgramGuide........................50
TurnofftheGuide..................51

AudioSettings.............................44
WINDOWS

Navigating

within the

Program Guide.

.

.

.

.

51

MEDIA CONNECT:

RecordedTV..............................51

ACCESS PICTURES AND MUSIC

RecordtheCurrentShow................51

STOREDONACOMPUTER...........45

RecordaShowUsingtheGuide.

Before You Use Windows

RecordUsingSearch....................52

MediaConnect............................45

RecordaTVSeries......................53

Connect to

ManuallyRecordaShow................53

a

Computer Running

WindowsMediaConnect...................45

.

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.52

StoptheCurrentRecording..............53
CancelFutureRecordings...............53

GETTING AROUND THE
RECORDERMENUS.................46

RecordingConficts.....................54
ChangeRecordingOptions..............54

(START)..............................46

View Information about

a

Show

MoveAroundtheMenus...................46

ThatisRecording.......................54

SelectaMenuItem........................46

Copy a Recording to a DVD
oraComputer.........................54

EnterTextbyUsingtheRemote.

.

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.47

Viewing Pay-Per-View
Video-On-DemandPrograms...............47
or

Record-protected

program content.

.

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.

54

ViewaRecordedShow..................55

ViewScheduledRecordings.

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ViewInfoaboutaRecordedShow.

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.55

AddAdditionalStorage.....................55
ConnectaUSBdriveforstorage

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RemoveaUSBdrive....................56
6

Search....................................57

PlayaDVD/CD............................57
ViewingaDVD........................57

APPENDIX A: THE MICROSOFT

PROGRAMGUIDE..................66
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING

.

.

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.

67

DVDControls..........................58
CreateaDVD..............................58

Copying Copy-protected

Shows.

.

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58

Copy of Commercial/Retail
CopyrightedDVDs.....................59

CopyaRecordingtoaDVD.............59
Copy

a

Large Recording

to More

ThanOneDVD........................59

MyPictures...............................60
ViewPictureswiththeRecorder.

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.60

MyMusic.................................61

FindMusictoPlay......................61
ListentoMusic.........................61

PlayMusiconaCDorDVD.

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.61

Play Music on a USB Device
orAnotherComputer...............62
ShuffeandRepeatMusic...............62
AddMusictoaSlideShow..............62
SendtoPC................................63
If Your

Computer

is Connected to

a

NetworkDomain.......................63

BeforeUsingSendtoPC................63
Your Network User Account

andPassword..........................63
WindowsXPHomeEdition.
WindowsXPProfessional.

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The Shared Folder and the Location
oftheFolder..........................64
WindowsXPHomeEdition.
WindowsXPProfessional.

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.64

Use Send to PC to

Copy a Recording
toaComputer.........................65

StoptheCopyProcess..................65

SPECIFICATIONS...................73
LRM-519 Limited

Warranty

.

.

.

Rear Cover

POWER

Turns

on or

turns off the

PAUSE

Recorder.
When the Recorder is turned
off, the Recorder is actually in a
standby mode. While in standby,
the Recorder will continue copying programs to a DVD (the
Create DVD/CD feature) and
record any programs you have
scheduled.
TV POWER

Turn

on or

turn off the TV. To

use

the TV POWER button, you must
program the remote to control
your TV. For more information,
see Program the Remote to
Control the TV.

or

TV INPUT

TV

Play

paused

a

or

STOP

STOP

REW

TV
INPUT

PLAY

REC
PAUSE

FWD

a

of a DVD, a CD
track, a song from a USB drive
or another computer, and a recorded TV program.

Stop playback

FWD

SKIP

BACK

INFO

i

Rewind through a recorded program, live TV, the current chapter

RECORDED

the previous 7 seconds
of live TV or a recorded show.
Move back to the beginning of
the current chapter of a DVD
or track of a CD; press a second
time to go back to the preceding chapter of a DVD or track
ofaCD.

Display

recorded TV shows.

GUIDE

OK

Return to the

previous

DVD
MENU

Start

LIVE TV

INFO
TOP MENU

VOL

AUDIO

SUBTITLE ANGLE

MUTE

CH/PG

menu or

CLEAR

screen.

DVD
MENU

Selects the current on-screen
button such as Next, OK, Cancel,
oraniteminalistsuchasthe
Program Guide.
When watching live TV, press
once to switch from the current
channel to the previous channel.
Press OK again to switch back.

During DVD playback, displays
the top-level (main) DVD menu.
If you are within a DVD menu,
takes you back one level in the
menu.

TOP MENU

AUDIO
VOL

Change

options.

Increases (+) or decreases (-)
the TV volume. To use the VOL
button, you must program the

information,

see

Mutes the TV. To

ABC

DEF

1

2

3

GHI

JKL

MNO

4

5

6

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

7

8

9

*

0

#

more

see

Program

the Remote to Control the TV.

information info in a
window about the live TV show
or the recorded program you
are watching. Press INFO again
to display additional information in full-screen.
on-screen

but-

(menu buttons, navigation
buttons) and Guide items.

Displays

ANGLE

menu.

Display

pictures

in

a

live TV.

View alternate scene angles.
If you enable this feature, this
icon appears when an alternate
angle is available.

SUBTITLE

Turn on or turn off DVD subtitles or scroll through available
subtitle languages.

CH/PG

Change

TV channels one at
the Recorder.

a

time on
In the on-screen lists (such as
the Program Guide) advances
the list one page at a time up
or down.
Numeric

keypad

CLEAR

When watching live TV, enter a
channel number and press OK
to change to that channel.
In onscreen menus, enter numbers (such as your zip code during setup or a channel number
when manually recording) or
text (such as when searching
for a program).
Clears on-screen entries (such
as Search text) one character
to the left at a time. Clears the
Guide or any on-screen menu
or

8

Start

LIVE TV

use

information,

Display the

Moves between
slideshow.

Program

the MUTE
button, you must program the
remote to control your TV. For

Press once to display the MiniGuide. Press again to display
the Program Guide. Press a

arrows

the Remote to Control the TV.
MUTE

forward 30 seconds of a
recorded program or paused
live TV.
Advances to the next chapter
ofaDVDortrackofaCD.

Jump

tons

remote to control your TV. For
more

Fast forward through a recorded program, the current chapter

left, and

the DVD.

DVD audio

records the
current program. In the Guide
or the mini-Guide, schedules
the selected show to be recorded.

watching TV,

Move between

During DVD playback or while
navigating DVD menus, takes
you back to the top-level (main)
menu on

When

Up, down,

right
OK

the video inputs on
your TV. For example, the Recorder will be connected to one
video input (such as VIDEO 1)
and a Video Cassette Recorder
could be connected to VIDEO
2. To use the TV INPUT button,
you must program the remote
to control your TV. For more
information, see Program the
Remote to Control the TV.

Change

third time to dismiss the Guide.

TV
BACK

recorded TV program.

ofaDVD,ortrackofaCD.

GUIDE

RECORDED TV

Replays

DVD, CD, song, live TV,

SKIP

REPLAY

ofaDVD,ortrackofaCD.
REPLAY

a

REC

stopped DVD,

recorded TV show
or a paused TV show. To play a
stopped DVD, you can also select
Play DVD on the Start menu.

CD, song,

POWER

POWER

REW

PLAY

Pause

page.

LG LRM-519 Front Panel and Rear Panel

Disc Tray:
Insert a
DVD or
CD here.

POWER:
Turns the
Recorder

OPEN/CLOSE:

HDD PLAY:

DVD PLAY:

HDD REC.:

DVD REC.:

Opens

Indicates a
recorded
show stored
on the hard
disk drive
is playing.

Indicates
aDVDis

Indicates
show is

playing.

being

Indicates
recorded
show is

or

closes the
disc tray.

Window:
Shows the current
status of the
Recorder.

Display

on

and

off. A blue light
appears when
the Recorder is
turned on.

ANT.IN:

COMPOSITE/

480i/480p:

VHF/UHF/

COMPONENT
OUT: Connect
toaTVwith

Set
to COMPOSITE

ETHERNET:
Connect to
an Ethernet

CATV TV

S-Video

component
(Y/Pb/Pr)

if

network.

Input.

service.
RF BYPASS:
Passes

the

through
ANT.IN signal.

S-VIDEO IN:
Connect a dig-

inputs

and

audio

inputs.

video

cable to connect
to the TV. Select
480i/480p if us-

ing component
cables.

a

DVD.

play-

(Stop):
Stops play-

back of the
DVD or CD.

back of the
DVD or CD.

Pause

to

Power cord:
Connect the AC
power cord.

USB:
Connect USB
2.0 drives or
a USB wireless network

adaptor.

AUDIO IN:
Connect the

AUDIO OUT:
Connect to a

DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL:

audio output
of a digital
cable or
satellite settop box with
audio cables.

TV with audio

Connect to digital (coaxial) audio

--

CONTROL
IR:
Connect the IR

PHONE: Con-

control cable

cable for dialup connections.

--

(if

used).

nect

a

phone

equipment.
VIDEO OUT:
Connect to a
TV with video

inputs.
VIDEO IN:
Connect the

a

CD

(Pause):

being
copied

a

cable/S-Video

ital cable or
satellite set-top
box with an
S-Video cable.

inputs.

using

or

inserted
into the
disc tray.

S-VIDEO OUT:
Connect to
aTVwithan

Connect

recorded
to the hard
disk drive.

(Play):
Play the
DVD

a

CONTROL
SERIAL:
Connect the serial
data control cable
--

DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL:

--

Connect to digital (optical) audio

(if used).

equipment.

video output
of a digital
cable or
satellite settop box with
a video cable.

9

Subscribe to the Microsoft

Program Guide

To receive all of the features of the LG LRM-519

Media Recorder,
Guide. Without a

Digital

you must subscribe to the Microsoft
Program
subscription to this service, the Recorder will have limited features.

sign-up for the Microsoft Program
www.microsoftprogramguide.com on
To

For

a

list of the features

The Microsoft

Guide visit
the web.

provided by the Microsoft Program Guide,
Program Guide in the Appendix A.

see

11

Connect the Recorder to the TV, Audio
There

four steps to

are

Connect

?

Components, and

a

TV

connecting

cable, satellite receiver,

the Recorder.

multiple

source or

or

Internet

TV

antenna)

sources

(standard cable, digital

to the Recorder.

Connect the video and audio from the Recorder to the TV.

?

(If

you have a Home Theater system, you can connect the audio to
the amplifer or receiver instead of the TV.)
Connect the Recorder to the Internet

?

to download the

Program Guide and Software

Program the Recorder

?

remote control to

More information about each

Connect to the TV
The TV
an

source

antenna,

a

(broadband

provides the

dial-up service)
Updates.
or

operate the

TV.

step is provided in the following sections.

source

TV service to your home. The TV

standard cable,

a

digital

cable service,

or a

source

is

typically

satellite service.

Notes
·

Labels for connections
connection

as

specifed

on

by brand. If you cannot fnd a
following instructions, refer to the

TVs vary

in the

TV documentation.
·

·

Depending on the TV service, you can connect the service to the
Recorder by using a S-Video cable, a composite cable, or an RF/coax
cable. See the following sections for connection instructions.
When you connect a digital cable set-top box or a satellite set-top
box to the Recorder, you must use composite or S-Video cables.

Using

an

RF/coax cable

set-top box

to connect a cable

to the Recorder is not

set-top box

or a

satellite

supported.

Standard Cable
If you

use

RF/coaxial cable (Included)
Wall Outlet

ANT.
IN
RF
BYPAS

Recorder

1. Connect

an

RF/coaxial cable

to the cable connection in the wall.

2. On the Recorder, connect the RF/coaxial cable
12

connector.

to the ANT.IN

Digital
Note

Cable

Using

an

Recorder is not
If you

use

RF/coax cable

to connect a cable

set-top box

to the

supported.

composite

cable

Wall Outlet

(Included)

Digital

Cable

Set-Top

Box

Recorder

1. Connect the composite audio/video cables
the

composite

out connection

on

the

(red/white/yellow) to
digital cable set-top-box.

2. On the Recorder, connect the composite video cable
VIDEO IN. Connect the

composite

(yellow)

to

audio cables (red and white)

to AUDIO IN.

If you

use

S-Video cable (Not

Digital

Cable

included)

Set-Top

Box

Wall Outlet

Recorder

1. On the

cable set-top box, connect the S-Video cable (not
included) to the S-Video out connection.

digital

2. On the Recorder, connect the S-Video cable

to the S-VIDEO IN

connection.

3. Connect the audio cables (red and white) from the audio out jacks
on

the

on

the Recorder.

digital

cable

set-top-box

to the AUDIO IN audio connectors

13

Satellite
Notes
?

?

The Recorder does not support satellite set-top boxes that do not
have Composite (red/white/yellow), or S-Video output connections.

Using

an

RF/coax cable

Recorder is not
If you

use

set-top box

to connect a satellite

to the

supported.

composite

cable

(Included)

Wall Outlet

Satellite Receiver

Recorder

1. Connect the composite audio/video cable

composite

out connection

on

(red/white/yellow)

the satellite receiver.

2. On the Recorder, connect the composite video cable
VIDEO IN. Connect the

to the

composite

(yellow)

to

audio cables (red and white)

to AUDIO IN.

If you

use

S-Video cable (Not

included)

Satellite Receiver

Wall Outlet

Recorder

1. On the satellite receiver set-top box, connect the S-Video cable (not

included)

to the S-Video out connection.

2. On the Recorder, connect the S-Video cable

to the S-VIDEO IN

connection.

3. Connect the audio cables (red and white) from the audio out

14

connectors

on

the satellite receiver to the AUDIO IN audio

connectors

on

the Recorder.

Antenna
Connect

an

antenna

Antenna

Wall Outlet

OR
Recorder

1. Connect the antenna leads

OR

1. Connect

an

RF/coaxial cable

to an Antenna to an

to the antenna connection

RF/coaxial

in the wall.

converter.

2. On the Recorder, connect
the RF/coaxial converter to
the ANT.IN connector.

2. On the Recorder, connect
the RF/coaxial cable to the
ANT.IN connector.

15

Multiple

TV

sources

The Recorder supports multiple TV sources connected at the same time.
You can connect satellite service and an antenna (for example, if you use
an

antenna to receive local channels and satellite for all other

or

satellite service and standard cable service.

channels),

Satellite and Antenna
Connect the satellite receiver

Wall Outlet

Satellite Receiver

Recorder

1. Connect the S-Video cable

(not included)

to the S-Video

out connection

on

the

satellite receiver.

S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO

3. Connect the audio cables (red
and white) from the audio out
connectors on the satellite
receiver to the AUDIO IN

16

cables
to the

(red/white/yellow)
composite out
on

the satellite

receiver.

2. On the Recorder, connect
the

IN connection.

Recorder.

1. Connect the audio/video

connection

2. On the Recorder, connect the

audio connectors

OR

on

the

composite video cable
(yellow) to VIDEO IN.
Connect the composite

audio cables (red and white)
to AUDIO IN.

Connect the antenna

Antenna

Wall Outlet

OR
Recorder

1. Connect the antenna leads
connect

an

RF/coaxial cable

converter

or

to an antenna wall connector.

2. On the Recorder, connect the Antenna

RF/coaxial cable

RF/coaxial

to an Antenna to

RF/coaxial

to

converter

or

the

to the ANT.IN connector.

Satellite and Standard Cable

confguration does not support standard
premium services that require a set-top box

Note

This

cable with

Connect the satellite receiver

Wall Outlet

Satellite Receiver

Recorder

1. Connect the S-Video

OR

1. Connect the audio/video

cable (not included) to the
S-Video out connection on

to the

the satellite receiver.

connection

2. On the Recorder, connect
the S-Video cable to the
S-VIDEO IN connection.

3. Connect the audio cables

(red and white) from the
audio out connectors
on

the satellite receiver

cables

(red/white/yellow)
composite out
on

the satellite

receiver.

2. On the Recorder, connect
the

composite video cable
(yellow) to VIDEO IN.
Connect the composite

audio cables (red and
white) to AUDIO IN.

to the AUDIO IN audio

connectors

on

the Recorder.
17

Connect the standard cable

Wall Outlet

ANT.
IN
RF
BYPAS

Recorder

1. Connect the RF/coaxial cable

to the cable wall connection.

2. On the Recorder, connect the RF/coaxial cable
connector.

18

to the ANT.IN

Connect the Recorder to the TV
To connect the Recorder to the TV, you

Component

can use

S-Video, Composite,

or

cables.

You may need to change the TV video source to use the Recorder. On
your TV remote control or the front panel of your TV, press TV/VIDEO

until you see the Recorder Welcome screen. The TV/VIDEO button
might be marked SOURCE, INPUT, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2.

Important
cable is not
Note
a

the Recorder to

Connecting
supported.

Labels for connections

connection

as

specifed

on

in the

TVs vary

following

a

TV

by using

an

RF/coaxial

brand. If you cannot fnd
instructions, refer to the TV

by

documentation.
Use

Composite

Cables
Recorder

TV

AV IN

1. On the Recorder, connect the composite video cable
VIDEO OUT. Connect the

composite

(yellow)

to

audio cables (red and white)

to AUDIO OUT.

2. On the TV, connect the composite cable
connections (for example, AV IN, TV IN).

to the

composite

In

Use S-Video Cables

Recorder

TV
S-Video
AV IN

1. On the Recorder, connect the S-Video cable (not included)

to the

S-VIDEO OUT connection.

2. On the TV, connect the S-Video cable

to the S-Video in connection.

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3. Connect the audio cables (red and white) from the AUDIO OUT

Use

connections

on

connections

on

Component

the Recorder to the audio in (red and white)
the TV.

Cables
Recorder

TV

COMPONENT IN

AV IN

1. On the Recorder, connect the component cables (Y/Pr/Pb) (not

included)

to the COMPONENT OUT connections.

2. On the TV, connect the component cables

to the COMPONENT IN

connections. These connections may be labeled

as

AV IN

or

TV IN.

3. Connect the audio cables (red and white) from the AUDIO OUT
connections

white)

on

on

the Recorder to the audio in connections (red and

the TV.

Using Composite

versus

480i/480p

Composite
480i

480p
?

When

using composite or S-Video cables,
480i/480p switch is set to Composite.

?

When

?

To

make

sure

the

composite/

using Component cables, make sure the switch is set to 480i
(interlaced) or 480p (progressive scan), depending on your TV. If your
TV supports both 480i and 480p, select 480p. To determine if your
TV supports 480i or 480p, refer to your TV documentation.
the switch after you have been using the Recorder, make
the Recorder is in Standby mode. To place the Recorder into

change

sure

press POWER on the front of the Recorder or POWER
the remote. When the Recorder is in Standby mode, the Power

Standby mode,
on

light

will turn off and the time

the switch and then turn

20

on

displays

on

the Recorder.

the front

panel. Change

The IR Control Cable and the Serial Data Control Cable
If you have digital cable TV service or satellite TV service, you must
use the IR control cable or the serial data control cable to connect the

digital cable set-top box or the satellite receiver settop box. When you change the channels by using the remote or when
the Recorder must change the channel to record a show you have
Recorder to the

scheduled, the IR control cable
code to the set-top box to

or

the serial data control cable sends

a

the channel.

change

02

The IR control cable works with any set-top box that has a remote
control. Plug the mini-jack on the cable into the Recorder, and then

place

the other end of the cable in front of the remote control receiver

(or sensor)

on

the front of the set-top box.

The serial data control cable
box with

a

9-pin

serial

can

only

input port.

be connected to

The

mini-plug

on

satellite set-top
the cable connects
a

to the Recorder.

9-pin

serial port

Notes
?

The serial data control cable

Recorder and
boxes have
serial
?

During

the

the best connection between the

satellite set-top box. However, only a few satellite set-top
serial input port. If your satellite set-top box does not have this
a

input port,

brand and

?

a

provides

you must

on-screen

the IR control cable.

use

setup process, the Recorder will ask you

to select the

manufacturer code for the

digital cable or satellite set-top
box to which your recorder is connected. Selecting the right brand and
manufacturer code will allow the recorder to change channels on the cable
or satellite set-top box using the IR control cable or serial control cable.
Some satellite set-top boxes?including some DirecTV set-top boxes with
Home Control or non-standard serial connections---require an additional
a

cable to connect the Recorder to the satellite set-top box. To determine if
your satellite set-top box requires this cable or to purchase the cable, contact
your satellite set-top box retailer
?

the satellite service

provider.

Do not connect both the IR control cable and the serial data control cable to

the satellite set-top box at the
?

or

same

time.

Before you connect the serial data control cable, make sure the power cord
for the Recorder and the power cord for the satellite set-top box are not

plugged

into

a

power outlet

or

power

strip.

21

Connect the IR control cable

Digital

Cable

Set-Top

Box/

Satellite Receiver

Front

Recorder

1. On the Recorder, connect the
IR

mini-jack

of the IR control cable to the

port.

2. On the IR control cable, attach the adhesive tape (included)
fat surface just below of the blaster

3. On the

cable set-top box
remote control receiver/sensor.

digital

or

on

to the

the IR control cable.

satellite set-top box, locate the

The remote control receiver/sensor is usually behind a small window
on the front panel of the set-top box. If you cannot locate the
receiver, shine a fashlight along the front of the set-top box. Refer

set-top box documentation

to the

satellite service

provider

for

more

or

contact your cable service

or

information.

4. Place the IR control cable blaster in front of the remote control
and press the top of the blaster (with the adhesive
the surface below the set-top box.
sensor

tape)

OR
Connect the serial data control cable

Satellite Receiver

Recorder

1. On the satellite set-top box, connect the serial data cable

9-pin
22

to the

serial port.

2. On the Recorder, connect the

mini-jack

to the SERIAL

port.

to

Coaxial

Digital
Digital
Digital

Optical

or

Audio

Setup

Audio cable
audio cable

provides

5.1 channel audio to

an

amplifer

or

TV that

supports 5.1 channel audio.
Notes
?

If the Recorder is connected to

a

home entertainment center

amplifer/receiver or a TV that supports Dolbyⓒ Digital playback (a
Dolby Digital decoder), select Settings on the Start menu, select
DVD Settings, select DVD Audio Output, and then select Bitstream
under Dolby Digital. Otherwise, select PCM.
Note

Dolbyⓒ Digital playback?5.1

?

The DVD that you

?

Your home entertainment center

audio
?

?

are

audio?is

watching supports

only

available if:

5.1 channel audio.

amplifer/receiver supports

5.1

playback.

You have selected Bitstream under

If the Recorder is connected to

amplifer/receiver

or a

TV that

a

Dolby Digital.

home entertainment center

supports DTS playback, select Settings

the Start menu, select DVD Settings, select DVD Audio Output,
and then select Bitstream under DTS. Otherwise, select Off.
on

When Bitstream is selected, the Recorder sound effects are
disabled. Analog audio output (provided through red and white audio

Note

cables connected to AUDIO OUT

on

the back of the Recorder) is also

disabled.

Digital

coaxial audio
Recorder

Entertainment Center

COAXIAL IN

1. On the Recorder, connect
the DIGITAL OUT

--

a

digital

audio

coax

cable (not included) to

COAXIAL connector.

2. On your home entertainment center amplifer or receiver or your
TV, connect the digital audio coax cable to the Digital Audio In
connector.
23

Connect to

a

wireless network (802.11)

The Recorder supports 802.11a, 802.11b,

Important The

or

802.11g

wireless networks.

adaptor must be supported by
the Recorder. See the following list of supported USB wireless network
adaptors. Additional USB wireless network adaptors that are supported
can

be found

on

USB wireless network

the technical support website (www.LGusa.com/

DigitalMediaRecorders).

Supported

USB Wireless Network

Adaptors

Brand

Model

D-Link

DWL-G120

Netgear

WG111
WG121

USB wireless network

adaptor

Wireless Router

Wireless

Adapter

Recorder

?

Connect

a

USB wireless network

adaptor to

the USB port

on

the

Recorder.

25

To program the remote to control the TV

1. Make

sure

your TV is turned

on.

2. On the Recorder remote, press and hold the TV POWER button.
3. Using the numeric

keypad,

enter the manufacturer code for your TV.

4. Your TV will turn off if the code is correct.
5. Press TV POWER. Your TV should turn
the volume

or

toggle

6. If the buttons do
mute the

Press VOL+/- to
MUTE to turn the sound on or off.

not turn the TV off

TV, repeat steps 2

to 5

on.

or

using

a

change

the volume, or
different code for the TV

on,

change

manufacturer.
Notes
?

The remote control is

programmed

to control LG brand TVs

by

default.
?

?

If you enter a new code number, the code number
will be erased.

previously

entered

After you replace the batteries in the remote, the code number you
have set may be reset to the default setting. If the remote does not

change

the volume

re-enter the code.

or

mute the TV after you

change

the batteries,

TV Manufacturer Remote Control Codes

Brand

Codes

Brand

Codes

A MARK

112 143

JVC

034 038 070 083 145

ADMIRAL

072 081 161

KEC

043

AKAI

006 146

KENWOOOD

006 070

AMPRO

073 167

KLOSS

002 059

AMSTRAD

052

KMC

143

ANAM

026 043 054 056 080 104 108 112 115 118 121

KTV

006 043 143 154

LG

001 004 102 106 110 112 113 116 119 122 127

131
AOC

004 006 058 112

137 143
BLAUPUNKT

088

LODGENET

072

CANDLE

002 003 004 006

LOGIK

072

CAPEHEART

058

LUXMAN

004

CETRONIC

043

LXI

007 015 052 081 160 164 166

CITIZEN

002 003 004 006 043 101 103 143

MAGNAVOX

003 004 006 022 059 060 061 063 064 127 143
160 164

CLASSIC

043

MARANTZ

006 077 164

CONCERTO

004

MATSUI

164

CONTEC

039 043 050 051

MEMOREX

004 007 072 116

CORONADO

143

METZ

088

CRAIG

043 054

MGA

004 006 024 028 042 049 077 116

CROWN

043 143

MINERVA

088

CURTIS MATHES

004 006 101 116 143

MITSUBISHI

004 006 024 028 040 042 109 116 124 146

CXC

043

MTC

004 006 062 101

DAEWOO

004 016 017 043 044 055 071 076 103 107 111

NAD

015 025

114 117 120 123 125 127 128 136 143
DAYTRON

004 116 143

NEC

006 007 016 019 024 040 056 130 132 134

DYNASTY

043

NIKEI

043

DYNATECH

062

ONKING

043

ELECTROHOME

024 077 143

ONWA

043

EMERSON

004 005 006 028 043 047 048 050 051 096 116

OPTONICA

019 081

143 151 153 154 155
FISHER

007 057

PANASONIC

034 056 080 092 164

FUNAI

028 043

PHILCO

003 004 006 024 043 056 059 060 063 064 127
143 164

FUTURETECH

043

PHILIPS

003 004 005 006 038 059 070 093 143 160 164

GE

004 006 008 009 034 056 073 074 091 116 130

PIONEER

006 018 023 025 027 116 135 176

144 155 160 161 165
HALL MARK

004 116

PORTLAND

004 143

HITACHI

004 006 009 010 011 012 023 041 075 143 158

PROSCAN

144 160 161 165 167

163 166 187
INFINITY

164

PROTON

004 058 116 131 143 171 173

INKEL

129

QUASAR

034 056 092

JBL

164

RADIO SHACK

004

JCPENNY

004 006 008 009 024 030 065 101 143 156 160

REALISTIC

007 019 043 047

JENSEN

013

ROCTEC

186

Brand

Codes

Brand

Codes

RUNCO

168 169

TECHWOOD

004

SAMPO

004 006 058 116

TEKNIKA

002 003 004 006 024 028 031 043 072 077 101
103 143

SAMSUNG

004 050 089 101 105 113 116 127 133 137 143

TELEFUNKEN

037 046 086 087

160
SANYO

007 020 021 033 039 053 057 082 166

TELERENT

072

SCOTT

004 028 043 048 116 143

TERA

172

SEARS

004 007 015 028 030 057 082 094 101 116 143

TMK

004 116

160
SHARP

004 014 019 022 028 029 081 143 170 175

TOSHIBA

007 015 030 040 051 062 101 138

SIEMENS

088

TOTEVISION

143

SIGNATURE

072

UNIVERSAL

008 009

SONY

041 070 079 126 139 147 185

VIDEO CONCEPTS

146

SOUNDESIGN

003 004 028 043 116

VIDIKRON

174

SPECTRICON

112

VIDTECH

004 116

SSS

004 043

WARDS

004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074
116 143 164

SUPREMACY

002

YAMAHA

004 006

SYLVANIA

003 004 006 044 059 060 063 064 116 127 140

YORK

004 116

160 164
TANDY

081

YUPITERU

043

TATUNG

056 062

ZENITH

001 072 073 095 103 157

TECHNICS

034 080 084

ZONDA

112

Connect the Power to the Recorder and Turn
1. Attach the power cord
a

power

2. Turn

on

to the Recorder and

strip/surge protector

or a

plug

on

the TV

the power cord into

wall outlet.

the TV.

3. Press POWER
The TV should

on

now

the Recorder.

display

the Welcome

screen

for the Recorder

Setup

Wizard.
You may need to change the TV video source to use the
Recorder. On your TV remote control or the front panel of your TV,
press TV/VIDEO until you see the Welcome screen for the Recorder

Note

Wizard. The TV/VIDEO button
VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2.

Setup

might

be marked SOURCE, INPUT,

Set up the Recorder
To

provide

TV

services, you

must determine the

?

Which type of TV service you

?

Who

are

your TV service

provides

using

(if using cable

If you will connect the Recorder to
connection to download Microsoft

?

following:

a

or

broadband

satellite)
or

dial-up

Program Guide

service

information.
If you

broadband connection, the Recorder can connect to
computers on your home network to share recorded shows or access
music and picture fles.
use a

The frst time you schedule a recording, LG will
the process for free. Contact LG at 800-984-6306.

Remember

through

Subscribe to the Microsoft

guide

you

Program Guide

To receive all of the features of the LG LRM-519

Digital Media Recorder
powered by Windows Media Center Technologies, you must subscribe
to the Microsoft
Program Guide. Without a subscription to this service,
the Recorder will have limited features.

sign up for the Microsoft Program
www.microsoftprogramguide.com.
To

For

a

Guide service visit

list of the features

The Microsoft

provided by the Microsoft Program Guide,
Program Guide in Appendix A.

Welcome to

see

Setup

After you turn on the TV and press the POWER button on the Recorder,
the Welcome screen for the Setup Wizard displays. The Setup Wizard

gathers the information needed by the Recorder to provide
TV viewing, programming, and recording features.
As you

proceed through
following:
?

?

?

Setup Wizard,

what type of connection you will
Guide information
your ZIP code
your

?

the

so

use

for

you with

you will need to know the

downloading Program

the Recorder will know what TV

providers

are

in

area

your TV

provider

the brand of your digital cable set-top box or satellite set-top box
(if you have digital cable service or satellite service).

31

the

Program Guide
and Software Updates

Downloading

To receive the

Program Guide, subscribe

Guide service. For
Microsoft
Note

The Recorder

time. For

information about the service,
Guide service in Appendix A.

more

Program

download Guide
more

to the Microsoft

can

connect to

listings by using

information,

a

a

network

Program

see

by using

dial-up connection,

The

broadband and
at the

same

1. Set up Connection in Set up the

see

Recorder.

The First Time You

Setup

The Recorder

After you complete setting up the Recorder and begin to watch TV, the
Recorder checks to see if there is an update to the Recorder software.
If there is

version of the software, the Recorder automatically
downloads the updated software and then the current Program Guide.

Future

a newer

Program Guide Updates

The Recorder attempts to download
during early morning hours.

Program Guide updates daily,

Important
·

When

updating

the

Program Guide, the updated Guide information

is downloaded and then

the Guide. The download

take 15 minutes

on

merged into
longer depending

can

your network connection
and network conditions. The process of merging the frst 12 hours
of Guide listings can take 30 minutes or longer. During the frst
or

download of the
information

Program Guide listings, the Guide

immediately.

The

complete

Guide

will not contain

update

may take up to

3 hours.
·

You

can

check the status of the current

Program Guide update

the last time the Guide

Settings
·

You

can

Start

>

>

Guide

successfully updated by selecting Start
Settings > Get Latest Guide Listings.

download the latest

Settings

>

Guide

or
>

Program Guide by selecting

Settings

>

Get Latest Guide

Listings

and

select Download Now.
·

When the

Program Guide

is

being updated

dial-up
connection, you can stop the download to make a phone call. If you
pick up your phone you will hear the the Recorder receiving data.
Hang up the phone, and then pick the phone up again. This will stop
over a

the download and disconnect the Recorder. After you make your
phone call, the Recorder will automatically reconnect at a later time
and continue the download.

Future Software
Software

updates

Updates

download

as

during updates

necessary

to the

Program

Guide.

Important
·

·

If you have a broadband connection, a software update download
can take 5 minutes or longer, followed by the Program Guide

download and

update.

depending

network traffc.

on

can

be shorter

or

longer

If you have a dial-up connection, a software update download can
take up to 90 minutes, followed by the Program Guide download and

update.

The download time

your modem
·

The download time

can

be shorter

or

longer depending

on

and network conditions.

speed

When the software is

dial-up connection,
you can stop the download to make a phone call. If you pick up
your phone you will hear the the Recorder receiving data. Hang
up the phone, and then pick the phone up again. This will stop the
download and disconnect the Recorder. After you make your phone
call, the Recorder will automatically reconnect at a later time and
being updated

over a

continue the download.

Parental Controls and Locks

parental lock
rating or by channel.

Create

a

PIN to restrict what

The Parental Control PIN is
?

You

watching
by entering

are

show

an
a

requested

can

be watched

show

by

when:

unrestricted show and tune to

channel number

or

a

restricted

by using CH/PG

on

the remote.
?

?

By selecting
You

are

a

restricted show in the

viewing

an

unrestricted show and

To set the Parental Control

select

Settings

Create
Create

a

a

>

Lock, press Start

a

restricted show starts.

on

the remote, and then

Parental Control.

Parental Control PIN

Parental Control PIN

This PIN must be four

40

Program Guide.

using the numeric keypad on the remote.
digits long. Re-enter the PIN to confrm it.

Reset
To

all

remove

parental

control locks and the Parental Control PIN,

select Reset.

Forgot the Parental Control

PIN?

If you forget the Parental Control PIN, you
the Change PIN Authorization Number.

1. If

can

the PIN

change

by using

message requests the Parental Control PIN (see Parental Control
Locks earlier), select Forgot PIN.
a

2. Enter the

following Change

PIN Authorization Number: 2229566

3. Select Done.
4. Follow the instructions

onscreen

to create a new PIN.

Changing Settings
You
a

can use

list of the

the

Settings menu to change
settings you can change.

Recorder

settings. Following

is

Recorder

Change
?

?

Recorder default

settings, including:

Change the default setting for how long a recording should be kept.
Set Keep from the default of Until Space Needed to Until I Delete.
Set the default

Better,

or

quality

of

recordings. Change Quality

to

Good,

Best.

quality requires the most storage space for a recording,
followed by Better quality and then Good quality (which uses the least
amount of storage space).
Note

Best

Guide

Setup

Guide setup
?

settings

include:

If you need to change your TV signal or TV service provider, how you
enter channels by using the remote and other TV settings select Set

Signal and Guide to launch
portion of the Setup Wizard.

up TV

?

To add

or remove

Channels.
Guide. To

the Set up TV

channels from the

Any channel
remove a

with

a

Program Guide, select Edit

check next to it is

channel from the Guide

or

displayed

add

a

To download the latest

in the

channel

previously removed, select the channel and press OK. You
through the list by using the arrow keys or CH/PG on the
?

and Guide

Signal

Program Guide listings, check the

can

scroll

remote.
status

of the current Guide download, or see the last time the Guide was
downloaded, select Get Latest Guide Listings. In addition to the

Program Guide download,

any

will be downloaded at the

same

new

software

time.

update

for the Recorder

DVD

Settings

Set the default
Note
?

You cannot

DVD

access

DVD

for DVD

French,

the
or

language
Spanish).

Set the default

?

Digital

playback.

Audio

language.

of the default audio track

language

of the DVD

(such

as

English,

menu.

Output

If the Recorder is connected to

?

DVD

Language

Change

?

playback.

Settings during

Set the default DVD subtitle

?

?

language options

amplifer/receiver

a

home entertainment center

TV that

supports Dolbyⓒ Digital playback
(5.1 channel audio through a Dolby Digital decoder), select
Bitstream under Dolby Digital. Otherwise, select PCM.

Note

or a

Dolbyⓒ Digital playback?5.1

audio?is

?

The DVD that you

?

Your home entertainment center

audio

are

watching supports

only

available if:

5.1 channel audio.

amplifer/receiver supports

5.1

playback.

?

You have selected Bitstream under

?

If the Recorder is connected to

a

Dolby Digital.

home entertainment center

supports DTS playback, select
Bitstream under DTS. Otherwise, select Off.

amplifer/receiver

or a

TV that

When Bitstream is selected, the Recorder sound effects are
disabled. Analog audio output (provided through red and white audio

Note

cables connected to AUDIO OUT

on

the back of the Recorder) is also

disabled.
?

Angle

Indicator

For DVDs with

?

ON to

multiple camera angles, select Angle Indicator is
when multiple angles are
display the angle indicator

available.
?

TV
?

aspect ratio

Set the TV aspect ratio to 4:3 letterbox, 16:9 widescreen, or
4:3 pan and scan. These settings depend on your TV; for more

information,

see

your TV documentation.

Parental Control

parental control PIN, assign the lock code to different types of
shows or change the parental lock code PIN. For more information, see
Set the Parental Control Policy.
Create

a

Phone and Network

Setup

Select Phone and Network

Setup to update dial-up and networking
settings. You can switch from dial-up to broadband (or vice versa) or
change wired (Ethernet), wireless, or dial-up connection settings.
Run

Setup Again

If you do not use the Setup Wizard for 30 minutes (such as leaving your
TV before completing setup), the wizard will stop running and display

the current TV show. To

complete

the

Setup,

select Run

Setup Again

System Information
The

Information

System

menu

includes:

?

The Recorder information such

?

Your current Microsoft

?

Set Clock where you

as

the Service ID and software version.

Program Guide subscription information.
can

change

the clock

settings.

Send to PC
Set the defaults for

network. You
?

Network

can

path

copying recorded shows to other PCs on
provide the following default information:

to the destination folder

on

your home

the computer (in the

format \\PCname\foldername).
?

Your network account

user name.

?

Your network account

password.

recordings to one computer at a time. To copy
to another computer, change the path and network account information
for the second computer, and then start the process over again.
Note

You

Audio

can

only

copy

Settings

Select the default audio format: Mono, Stereo,
Audio (SAP).

or

the

Secondary

Secondary Audio Program is an audio broadcast
a language other than English. The secondary audio may
French, Japanese or another language.

Note A

If the SAP is selected and you record
SAP language, not stereo audio.

be

track in

Spanish,

show, the show is recorded in the

SAP that is inaudible. If you select SAP and
switch to Stereo.

Some TV shows include

do not hear audio,

a

or

an

Windows

Media Connect: Access Pictures and Music Stored

Windows Media Connect

as

Computer

music fles

your home
network to the Recorder. The computer must have Windows Media
Connect installed in order for the computer to share its fles to

(.WMA

or

.MP3) and

media such

provides digital
pictures (JPEG) from

on a

a

computer

on

the Recorder.
On the computer containing the media, the Recorder must be
as a device that can access the fles.

registered

Before You Use Windows Media Connect
Before the Recorder

Connect, make
?

?

connect to

can

a

computer using Windows Media

sure:

the version of Windows Media Connect you have
installed, Microsoft .NET framework 1.1 may be required. For more
information, visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com).

Depending

on

Any updates

for Windows Media Connect

are

installed. For

more

information, visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com).
?

The IP address for your home network must be within the

following

ranges:
10.0.0.0--10.255.255.255
169.254.0.0?169.254.255.255
172.16.0.0?172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0?192.168.255.255

information about the IP address for your home network,
consult the network documentation.
For

more

Connect to

a

Computer Running

Windows Media Connect
1. Make

sure

the computer with Windows Media Connect is turned

2. After the Recorder is connected
Media Connect will

to the home

network, Windows

message on the computer that
device has been connected to the network.

display

3. Follow the instructions

a

onscreen

on.

to add the Recorder

a new

(LRM-519)

to

the list of devices.

4. Select the folders you want to

access

from the Recorder.

After the Recorder is added, the computer will appear in
and My Music.

My Pictures

Notes
?

Computers

that

are

part of

networks) instead of

a

network domain (such as corporate
workgroup are restricted to the domain
a

If the computer with Windows Media Connect is
domain, there may be limitations on sharing fles. For more

security policies.

part of a
information, consult your network administrator.
?

The Recorder

can

download Guide
For

more

connect to

a

network

listings by using

information,

see

a

by using broadband and
dial-up connection, at the same

time.

1. Set up Connection in Set up the Recorder.

45

Enter Text

To enter text on-screen,

the number

by pressing

the Remote

by Using
use

the numeric

repeatedly

keypad

on

the remote control

for the desired letter. To enter the

letter “b” press the number 2 twice; to enter word “bl” (for example,
shows beginning with “blue”), press 2 twice for “b”, and then press
number 5 three times for the letter “l”.

a

b

c

1

2

3

ABC

ABC

ABC

2

2

2

When

entering a word where the letters are on the same key such as
searching for shows that begin with “de” (both on the number 3 key),
enter the frst letter, press the right arrow on the remote (or wait a
few seconds and the cursor will move to the right), and then enter the
next letter.

If you make
character.

a

mistake, press CLEAR

Viewing Pay-Per-View
Important
view

or

the remote to delete the

Video-On-Demand

Some cable and satellite service

video-on-demand

be used to

or

on

programming.

providers

previous

Programs

offer pay-per-

The Recorder remote cannot

these programs. To order this programming, use
the remote control for your digital cable or satellite set-top box. For
more

purchase

information,

contact your cable

or

satellite service

provider.

47

Using

the Recorder
With the Recorder, you can watch TV shows, record shows, pause live TV,
replay live TV, and copy shows to a DVD. Many of these features can be

used at the
You

?

?

can

time. For

same

watch

recorded show while

recording

copying

a

You

watch

can

a

example:
recording

a

different show and

to a DVD.

a

TV show while

a

DVD while

recording

it and

copying

a

recording

to a DVD.

You

?

can

watch

recording

a

show.

This section describes all of the features of the Recorder.

Watching
Before you
?

TV
watch TV

by using

the Recorder, make

The Recorder is set up
Setup Wizard.

correctly

and you have

can

Once the

Setup

Wizard

Change

Channels

on

successfully completes,

sure:

completed

you

can

the

watch live TV.

the TV

change the TV channels. You
number by using the numeric keypad on the
will change after a few seconds.
Press CH/PG to

can

also enter the channel

remote and the channel

Switch between the Current Channel and the Previous
Channel
When

watching a live TV show (and not in any menu or on-screen
page), you can jump between the current TV channel you are watching
and the previous channel by pressing OK. To switch back, press OK.
If you were previously watching a recorded show or a DVD,
pressing OK will return you to the recorded show or the DVD.

Note

Display
To

see

Information about the Current TV Show

the

name

of the TV show you

are

watching,

channel, and the current time, press INFO. To
about the TV show, press INFO twice.

48

see

the current TV

detailed information

Record

Show

a

Using

the Guide

?

To record

show in the Guide, display the mini-Guide
select the show, and then press REC on the remote.

?

To record the current and future

Record

Using

see

of

a

unless you have
Guide service. For more

listings

in

Appendix

fnd shows to record

can

can

search for shows

by using the Search feature.
using the following methods.

The Recorder

The Recorder searches for any show title beginning
with each character you enter. For example, if you enter “b” a list is

Category

search

shows, such
?

A.

Title search

displayed of show titles beginning with the letter B;
the list displays those titles beginning with “be”.
?

the Guide,

series, press REC twice.

Program
The Microsoft
Program Guide

You

?

not contain

to the Microsoft

subscription

information,

episodes

or

Search

Program search does

Note
a

a

as

The Recorder

Comedy

or

displays

a

if you enter “be”

list of different types of

Drama.

Keyword search Use this option to display a list of shows by a
certain subject (enter “seattle” to see shows about Seattle), actor
name, or a specifc word in a show description.

To record

show

using

Search

1. From the Start

menu,

select Search.

a

2. Select the type of search: Title, Category,
3. Do
?

one

For

a

of the

or

Keyword.

following:

Title search

Use the numeric

keypad

on

the remote to

enter the frst few characters of the show title.
?

For

a

Category

search

Select the type of show you want

search

Use the numeric

to watch.
?

For

a

Keyword

enter the frst few characters of

keyword.

a

Select Search to locate

keypad

on

the remote to

subject title, actor name, or other
shows matching the keywords.

4. Select the show you want to record.
5. Press INFO, and then select Record.

Connect

USB drive for

a

1. Make

sure

2. If you

are

the Recorder is turned

on.

viewing pictures (My Pictures)

Music), press Start
and

storage

display

the remote to exit

on

the Start

on-screen

listening

to music

My Pictures

or

(My

My Music

menu.

3. Connect the USB drive
4. Follow the

or

to one of the USB

messages to

use

ports

on

the Recorder.

the USB device for additional

storage.
Remove

a

USB drive

Important When
is

powered

you disconnect

a

USB

drive, make

sure

the Recorder

off.

1. To power off the Recorder, press and hold Power
of the Recorder

on

the front

panel

press and hold POWER on the Recorder remote.
Press and hold the button until the front panel of the Recorder turns

off

or

(approximately fve seconds).

2. Disconnect the USB drive.
3. Turn the Recorder
Recorder

or

on

POWER

by pressing

on

Power

on

the front

the Recorder remote.

panel

of the

DVD Controls

On the Recorder remote,
control DVD playback.

use

the

following

buttons

on

the remote to

To

Press

Start DVD

PLAY

playback

Pause DVD

the DVD

Stop

Fast forward

Rewind

STOP

through

the DVD

FWD

the DVD

through

Advance to the next
Move back to the
or

PAUSE

playback

press twice to

REW

SKIP

chapter/track

beginning

move

of the current

REPLAY

chapter/track
beginning of the

back to the

preceding chapter/track
Display the top menu of the DVD or return to the
previous menu (when navigating the DVD menus)
Display
Change
Turn

the top

menu

DVD audio

of the DVD

available subtitle

AUDIO

scene

appears when

a

a

or

scroll

SUBTITLE

through

languages

View alternate

Create

TOP MENU

options

turn off DVD subtitles

on or

DVD MENU

angles (if available; a camera
chapter has alternate angles)

icon

ANGLE

DVD

recorded show for future

copy the recording
to a DVD. To create DVDs of your recorded shows, both single- and
double-layer DVDs may be used.
To store

Note

a

When the Recorder is

functionality
Supported

viewing,

creating

a

you

can

DVD, the Send to PC

is not available.

DVD formats

Number of shows

DVD+/-RorDVD+/-RW

Up

to 7 shows

or

space, whichever
DVD+R double

layer

Up

to 16 shows

The

provider

the Recorder
the Recorder

computers,

of

frst.

available

comes

recording

frst

Shows

or

can

restrict content from

USB devices.

When you select recordings to copy to
copied are not available.
58

recording

being copied. When
encounters a copy restriction within a recording of a show,
will not allow the protected content to be copied to DVDs,
a

show

comes

or

space, whichever

Copying Copy-protected

available

a

DVD,

recordings

that cannot be

If you do not have
?

Create

a new user

Create

network

a

account. For

more

account in

Help

a new user

XP Start

account:

user

information, search for the topic
and

Support

the Windows

on

menu.

The Recorder does not support spaces in network user account
names. The Recorder does support the underscore character (
) in

Note

_

network

user

account

Make

sure

the network account is not disabled and you do not have
the network password the next time you log on. To check

?

to

change

names.

this:

1. On the Start

menu,

click Control Panel.

2. Select User Accounts and then select User Accounts again.
3. Click the Advanced tab and then click the Advanced button.
4. Double-click the Users folder in the
the

user

5. Make

account

sure

name

the User must

Account is disabled
?

Keep track

and select

right pane
Properties.

change password

and then

right-click

logon

at next

and

not checked.

are

of your network

password.

The Shared Folder And The Location Of The Folder
Make

sure

you have

a

shared folder

the computer that is ready to
information, search for Using shared

receive

recordings. For more
folders in Help and Support
a

folder, search for To share

Make

sure

on

the computer. For the process to share
folder or drive in Help and Support.

on

a

to use the instructions for

Using

Windows

Explorer.

Windows XP Home Edition
?

the folder is stored at the top (root) level of a hard
drive. For example, if the shared folder is named CopiedShows
Make

on

sure

the C: drive, make

sure

it is at the root level of the C: drive:

C:\CopiedShows.
?

You must know the network

of your computer. This is usually
the name of the computer. For example, the name of your home
computer may be HomePC.

?

The location of the shared folder

name

path to the
folder in the form \\ComputerName\FolderName. For this example,
the path to the shared folder is \\HomePC\CopiedShows.
on

the network is the

Windows XP Professional
?

the folder is stored at the top (root) level of a hard drive.
For example, if the shared folder is named CopiedShows on the
Make

sure

C: drive, make

sure

it is at the root level of the C: drive:

C:\CopiedShows.
?

You have

permission to change and read the folder. You can also
have full privileges for the folder. For more information, search
for the topic To set, view, change, or remove fle and folder
permissions in Help and Support on the Windows XP Start menu.

?

You must know the network

of your computer. This is usually
the name of the computer. For example, the name of your home
computer may be HomePC.

?

The location of the shared folder

name

path to the
folder in the form \\ComputerName\FolderName. For this example,
the path to the shared folder is \\HomePC\CopiedShows.
When

Note

Use Send to PC to

1. On the Start

or

network

Copy

menu,

2. Using the numeric

the network is the

the Recorder to

connecting

to disable your frewall

on

a

a

computer, there is

no

need

security.

Recording

to

Computer

a

select Send to PC.

the remote, enter the path (in the
format: \\PCname\foldername) to a shared folder on the computer.
Note

Make

sure

keypad

on

you have write

3. Enter your network account
4. Enter your network account

permissions

for the shared folder.

user name.

password (if the

account has

a

password).

5. Select Next.

6. Select the

recordings

you want to copy.

7. Select Send to PC.
Once you enter the network path and account information (step
2 through step 5), the Recorder retains the settings. If you want to copy
recordings to another computer, select Start > Settings > Send to PC

Note

and

change the path to
password as necessary.
the

Stop
?

Copy

the shared folder, the network

user

account and

Process

stop the copy process, select Stop in the Copy Process message.

To

Note

You

can resume

copying

the

recording

to the

computer

at

a

later

time. When you continue the copy process, the Recorder synchronizes
the copy and only copies the remainder of the recording.
you can copy the remainder of a recording to the
computer, you must be logged on to the network by using the Send
to PC page. You may need to change your logon information (network

Important Before

Settings > Send
to PC page on the Recorder.If another person logs on to the network
to copy the remainder, the Recorder will not properly synchronize the
remainder of the recording.
user

account

name

and

password)

on

the Start

>

Notes
?

Recordings

of shows

information,
?

see

be restricted from

Copying Copy-protected

The Recorder cannot copy commercial
DVDs. For

more

Copyrighted
?

can

The Recorder
more

see

Copy

For

more

Shows.

retail

copy-righted

of Commercial/Retail

DVDs.

can

download Guide
For

information,

or

copying.

connect to

a

network

listings by using

information,

see

a

by using broadband and
dial-up connection, at the same

time.

1. Set up Connection in Set up the Recorder.

Appendix A:

The Microsoft

Program Guide

The Microsoft

Program Guide

the Recorder. With

a

service enables all of the features of

subscription,

the

following

features

are

available

to you:
?

The

?

Search for

?

Record shows

Program Guide, including

pressing
?

upcoming

REC

listings

shows

by selecting

on

up to two weeks of TV

the show in the Guide

or

Mini-Guide and

the remote.

Record TV series

To subscribe to the service

or

microsoftprogramguide.com

for
or

more

information, visit

contact LG Customer

www.

Support

at

1-800-984-6306.
If the

Program Guide does not download after you subscribe to
the Microsoft Program Guide service, select Start > Settings > Guide
Note

Settings

>

Get Latest Guide

select Get Latest Guide
download.

66

Listings > Download Now. When you
Listings, you can also check the status of the

Appendix

B:

Troubleshooting
Solution

Issue

The Recorder

Setup

Wizard

The

Setup

30 minutes

disappeared.

live TV
To

The

automatically dismisses from the screen after
of inactivity. Depending on your TV service, you may
snowy picture.

Wizard

Program Guide

?

is blank.

or a

resume

Setup,

To receive the

select Start

The

Run

Setup Again.

in

Appendix

A.

Program Guide could still be downloading. The download

may
take 20 minutes or longer depending on your network connection
(broadband vs. dial-up) and network traffc. You can check the status
Get Latest

?

>

you must subscribe to the Microsoft
Guide service. For more information, see The Microsoft

of the download

?

Settings

Program Guide,

Program
Program Guide
?

>

see

by selecting
Guide Listings.

Start

>

Settings

>

Guide

Settings

>

The Recorder may be
Program Guide. Over

downloading a software update and the
a dial-up connection, this may take 90 minutes
or longer. For more information, see Downloading the Program
Guide and Software Updates.

The Recorder could not download the Guide because of network
issues. For

information,

more

to the Microsoft

see

The Recorder cannot connect

Program Guide service

or

you receive

a

Service

Connection Error.

only record a TV
show by using REC on the
remote or by manually
scheduling a recording.
Can

The Recorder cannot
connect to the Microsoft

Program Guide

service

you receive a Service
Connection Error.
or

To record shows

by using the Guide or Mini-Guide, you must subscribe
to the Microsoft Program Guide service. For more information, see
The Microsoft Program Guide in Appendix A.

?

Your network may be having problems. Make sure your home
network is working properly and that your broadband or dial-up

service is

working:

If

wired broadband connection:

?

using

a

Make
on

the Ethernet cable is connected to the ETHERNET port
the back of the Recorder and is properly connected to your
sure

home network.
?

Make

sure

menu,

is
?

?

the Recorder is

select

Settings

>

receiving an IP address. On the Start
System Information and confrm there

IP address and that the IP address is correct.

an

Make

sure

your network settings are correct. On the Start menu,
select Settings > Phone and Network Setup.

Make

sure

such

as a

your broadband serivce is working. If other devices
computer in your home also connect to your broadband

service, check

to make sure you have service from those devices.

If not, contact your broadband service
information.

continued

>>>

provider

for

more

67

continued

<<<

If
?

using

wireless broadband connection:

Make

sure

select

menu,
an

?

?

the Recorder is

Settings

>

receiving an IP address. On the Start
System Information and confrm there

is

IP address and that the IP address is correct.

Make

your network settings are correct. On the Start menu,
select Settings > Phone and Network Setup.
sure

your broadband serivce is working. If other devices such
computer in your home also connect to your broadband service,

Make
as a

sure

you have service from those devices. If not,
contact your broadband service provider for more information.

check to make

If
?

using

dial-up

a

Make

a

connection:

phone
phone jack.

sure

and to

sure

your

Make

sure

using

the

?

Make

sure

there

?

Make

sure

your

select

Settings

?

your

same

line is connected to the back of the Recorder

phone service
phone line.
are no

is

messages

dial-up settings
>

working. Try

to make a

waiting signals

are

Phone and Network

Settings

>

System

phone

line.

Setup.
or

wireless to wired

1. Check for the Recorder IP address. On the Start
>

your

call

correct. On the Start menu,

If you switched your connection from dial-up
(Ethernet) and cannot connect to the service:

Settings

on

phone

menu,

select

Information. Write down the

IP address.

2. Go

computer connected to your network. Open a command
window (on the Start menu in Windows
XP, select Run and then
type cmd and select OK), type ping followed by the IP address
for the Recorder and press ENTER. If the request fails, then there
is

a

to a

network

error.

See your network documentation for

more

information.
?

subscription may have expired. Visit www.
microsoftprogramguide.com to determine the status of your
subscription. To continue to receive Guide listings and schedule
recordings of your favorite shows, the Recorder must be connected
the Microsoft Program Guide service. Try connecting again. To
connect again, download the Guide listings. On the Start menu,
select Settings > Guide Settings > Get Latest Guide Listings and
Your

then select Download Now.

Issue

Solution

The TV

Make

picture is lost when
the Composite/480i/480p
switch is changed.

sure

off if you
?

the Recorder is in

change

Standby
POWER

on

on

the current time

only.

Turn off the Recorder: Press and hold Power

POWER

on

is turned

the front of the Recorder, or press
the remote. The power light will turn off and the front

mode: Press Power

panel displays
?

the

Standby mode or the Recorder
Composite/480i/480p switch.

the remote until the front

panel

on

the Recorder

or

of the Recorder is turned

off.
Turn the Recorder

bring

remote to

Cannot record

a

TV series.

To record

a

the Recorder out of

Restart the Recorder.

does not

menu

the TV

display,

on

to turn the power

1. Press and hold the Power button

on

the Recorder fve seconds

2. Wait fve seconds, and then press Power
POWER

on

on

the Recorder

or

Control PIN.

the remote.

message, enter the

following

authorization code, and then select Done:

Authorization Number: 2229566
You

on

the TV

the volume.

the
or

press

If you forget your PIN, you can enter the following Change PIN
Authorization Number, and then create a new PIN. In the Forgot PIN

Forgot the Parental

volume

or

press POWER on the remote for fve seconds. The Recorder will shut
down and the front panel display will turn off.

is frozen,
the DVD tray will not open.

change

on.

Recorder until the Recorder restarts.

picture

Unable to

the

settings (such as ZIP code or phone number), press
(Play) and (Stop) at the same time on the front of the

The Recorder has locked
frozen--the Start

or

POWER

own

and hold

or

Standby

or

A.

Appendix

settings such as ZIP code
and phone number.

up

the Recorder

on

TV

To reset your

personal

Press Power

series, you must subscribe to the Microsoft Program
Guide service. For more information, see The Microsoft
Program
Guide in

Delete all of

on:

mute

To

can

then create

change

a new

the volume

on

PIN.

the TV

or

mute the

volume, you

must

program the remote control to work with your TV. For more
information, see Program the Remote to Control the TV.

Solution

Issue

There is

no

audio.

?

Make

sure

the TV

or

the remote is

programmed

mute the TV. For

mor

to

change

information,

see

the volume

on

Program the

Remote to Control the TV.
?

Check the audio connections between the cable set-top box or
the satellite set-top box and the Recorder. For more information,
Connect the Recorder to the TV, Audio
and Internet.
see

?

Components,

Check the audio connections between the Recorder and the TV

or

home entertainment system. For more information, see Connect
the Recorder to the TV, Audio Components, and Internet.
?

If you have enabled

Settings

The DVD

?

Your home entertainment center

?

The TV
snowy,

picture
or

is

blurry,

black and white.

DVD

?

audio

?

>

Dolbyⓒ Digital playback---5.1 audio---in
Settings > Digital Audio Settings:

or

other content you

are

watching supports

5.1 audio.

amplifer/receiver supports

5.1

playback.

You have selected Bitstream under

Dolby Digital.

Settings. If Secondary Audio Program (SAP)
selected, try switching to Stereo. To check the audio settings,
Start > Settings > Audio Settings.
Check the Audio

is

select

Check the video connections between your TV source (cable or satellite)
and the Recorder. Also check the connections from the Recorder to
the TV.

Pay-per-view or video-ondemand programming
cannot be purchased.

The Recorder does not

respond

?

to the remote

control. (The remote
cannot turn off the

Recorder, the
cannot

purchase pay-per-view or video-on-demand shows,
control for your digital cable or satellite set-top box.

To

remote

change channels,

the Start button does not

display the

Start menu.)

Check the batteries

are

correctly positioned

use

the remote

in the remote,

or

replace

the batteries.
?

The Recorder may be in Demonstration mode. To end Demonstration
mode, unplug the power cord from the back of the Recorder, wait
fve seconds, and then re-attach the power cord to the Recorder
while press OPEN/CLOSE

on

the front

panel.

Solution

Issue

Cannot

change

channels

the cable set-top box
satellite set-top box

changes
channel.

or

or

The IR control cable may not be properly
for the remote may be incorrect.
Make

positioned

or

the IR

settings

sure:

to the wrong
?

?

The cable set-top box or satellite set-top box is turned on. The
set-top box must be left on at all times. If not, the Recorder cannot
change channels and cannot record TV shows you schedule.
The IR control cable is

properly positioned

in front of the IR receiver

satellite set-top box. If you are not sure, check
the documentation for you digital cable or satellite service.
the

on

For

digital

more

cable

or

information,

see

The IR control cable and the Serial Data

Control Cable.
?

?

The IR control cable is connected to the IR port
Recorder.

on

the back of the

for the cable set-top box or satellite set-top box are
correct. These settings include the remote control code for the cable

The IR

settings

set-top box
control

or

signal.

the satellite set-top box and the speed of the remote
If the remote control code is incorrect, incorrect codes

may be sent to change the channels. If the speed for sending codes
to the set-top box is incorrect, the set-top box may try to change

channels

the Recorder may need to send an ENTER or
OK code to set-top box after you enter a channel change. To change
these settings, run Setup again. On the Start menu, select Settings >
Guide

incorrectly. Or,

Settings

>

Setup

TV

Signal

and Guide. For additional

information about the cable set-top box or satellite set-top box,
contact the manufacturer or the TV service provider.
?

Some cable set-top boxes and satellite set-top boxes require you
to press the OK or ENTER button on the remote control when
you enter a channel you want to change to. Make sure you have
correctly selected this option when you setup the Recorder. For more

information,
in

Setup

see

section 5.

the Recorder.

Wiring Setup

and TV Service Provider

Solution

Issue

Channels do not

change

with the serial data control

cable connected.

Restart both the satellite

still do not

change,

set-top box and the Recorder. If this channels

the IR control cable instead.

use

Notes:
?

Some satellite set-top boxes support the use of the serial data
control cable to change channels and the IR control cable. However,
not all of theses

port.
?

For

more

satellite set-top boxes enable the serial input
information, check with the set-top box manufacturer.

specifc

Before you connect the serial data control cable, make sure the
power cord for the Recorder and the power cord for the satellite
setBefore you connect the serial data control cable, make sure the
power cord for the Recorder and the power cord for the satellite settop box are not plugged into a power outlet or power strip.

?

The Recorder supports serial data control by using the Serial-APG
and Serial-MPG serial data control protocols. Check with the set-top
box manufacturer

satellite set-top box
For

information,

more

satellite service

or

uses
see

provider

to make sure your

this standard.

The IR control cable and the Serial Data

Control Cable.

The message “
cannot be recorded

The Recorder disk drive contains too many recorded TV shows and
there is not enough disk space to record the current show. Go to

because there
appears.

recorded shows, or add a USB device for
additional storage. For information about adding a USB device, see Add
Additional Storage.

Pictures and Music from

To

other computers
available.

and the Recorder must be connected to the

are

too

many recorded shows”

are

not

Recorded TV and delete

display pictures

computer

must be

and

sure

open

a

browser window

Open Windows
as a recognized
more

from

a

DVD

DVD

player

to the

Recorder.

The Recorder

sample

video

plays a
repeatedly.

computer, the computer

same

network and the

following:

on

the computer.
on.

Media Connect and make

sure

the Recorder is listed

device.

information,

and Music Stored

a

met, check the

are

on a

Window Media Connect.

The computer must be turned

For

Cannot record

music stored

both the computer and the Recorder have network access.
For example, try downloading the Guide listings on the Recorder and

Make

?

?

play

running

If these two conditions

?

some

see

on a

Windows

Media Connect: Access Pictures

Computer.

and then copy a DVD to the
information, see Copying of Commercial/Retail

You cannot connect

Recorder. For

more

Copyrighted

DVDs.

a

DVD

player

The Recorder may be in Demonstration mode. To end Demonstration
mode, unplug the power cord from the back of the Recorder, wait fve
seconds, and then re-attach the power cord to the Recorder while press

OPEN/CLOSE

on

the front

panel.

Specifcations
General
Television
Channel

NTSC, Analog American Standard (480i)

System

Unscrambled

Coverage

Air/Analog

Power

Requirement

AC 120V, 60Hz

Power

Consumption

65W

Hard Disk Drive

160GB

Operating Temperature

41°F to 95°F

Operating Humidity

5%to90%

Dimension (W

x

D

x

H)

16.9

x

11.8

CATV 1-135

2.3 inches

x

11 lbs

Weight

Inputs/Output
RF

Input

Air/Cable TV (1)

RF

Output

Out To TV (1)

Component
S-Video

Video

Output

(Loop Out)

Component Out (1),
480p, 480i -> YPbPr

Simultaneous Out with CVBS

Output

S-Video Out (1),

Composite
Video

Video

Output

RCA Jack connector

Output

Selection Switch

Video In

4-pin

Mini-DIN

Video Out, RCA Jack connector (1-Port)
Simultaneous Out with S-video
480i

Composite
480i, 480p -> Component
480i

->

Composite

Selection

NTSC

Video In with L/R in(2), RCA Jack connector
S-Video In

S-Video In,

Audio out

L/R Out(2), SPDIF Out (1:

USB

USB2.0

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-T, RJ45 (1)

Modem

56kbps

Satellite/Cable Set-Top Box Control

IR Controller

DVD ± R/W
DVD

4-pin

Mini-DIN

Optical,

1:

Coaxial)

(2-Port)
Data

Modem, RJ11 (1)

(1), Serial Controller (1)

Specifcations
DVD-ROM: 4.7GB
DVD-R: 4.7GB

(Single Layer) 8.5GB (Dual Layer)
(Ver. 2.0 for Authoring : read & write)
,

4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for General : read & write)
DVD-RW: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.1 read & write)

(Ver. 1.1 read & write)
DVD+R Dual Layer: 8.5GB (Ver. 1.0 read & write)
DVD+RW: 4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 read & write)
DVD+R: 4.7GB

CD

CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-Audio Disc
Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and

audio)

CD-Extra, CD-Text

(Conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”: read)
CD-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”: read)
CD-R

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repaired or replaced, at LG's option, if it proves to be defective in material or
workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the
date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original
purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
product,

will be

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

from the Date of Purchase.

days

Call 1-800-984-6306 for instructions
unit

PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase.

Replacement Units and Repair Parts
new or factory remanufactured.

repaired

or

on

replaced.

Please retain dated sales
unit to LG for

may be

the defective

getting

repair

or

receipt and
replacement.

your box to return the

both ways will be paid by LG during the frst 90 days
of the Warranty Period. During the remainder of the Warranty

Shipping

Replacement units are warranted for the
remaining portion of the original warranty
period.

Period (91-365 days), you pay inbound
LG pays return shipping charges.
Visit

our

website at:

shipping charges

and

http://www.lgservice.com

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or

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maintenance
?

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or

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separate system components; and

operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside
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institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship.
Damages

The cost of

or

repair

or

replacement

under these excluded circumstances shall be borne

by

the

consumer.

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Customer Assistance

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