LG DVD Recorder / VCR Combo With HDMI output
HDMI HD upconverting to 720P or 1080i HD video for HD or HD ready tv
Also works with older TVs that are not HD as well.
CODE FREE DVD & VCR Player
Dual layer DVD+/+RW and -R/RW Recorder
Region Free to playback any DVD from anywhere in the world guaranteed


Code Free dvd player, Region Free & Built in Pal -> NTSC converter

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Features

Overview: The LG 700 is a DVD and Video Cassette recorder combo. This unit will record on multiple DVD formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (double layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM. For playback, the LG 700 can upconvert standard DVD signals to high-definition resolutions of 720p or 1080i, and output them via HDMI. It can also control a digital cable box or a digital satellite set-top box through it's IR Transmitter output and included IR control cable during recording.

HDMI Output: The LG 700 has an HDMI output, in addition to a component video, S-video, and a composite video output. The HDMI input supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. Both the DVD and VCR are output through the HDMI connection.

1080i Video Upconversion: This unit will upconvert video signals up to 720p or 1080i on the HDMI output. The component video connection can only output 480i or 480p video signals. Progressive scan does not work with the Composite video or the S-Video outputs.

Recordable Discs: The LG 700 is a Super Multi DVD recorder, making it compatible with the following recordable and playable discs:

• DVD-RW: DVD-ReWritable discs--can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording--can be recorded on repeatedly, erased, and recorded on again.

• DVD-R: DVD-Recordable discs--can be formatted to Video mode only--can be recorded only once.

• DVD-RAM: DVD-Random Access Memory--can be formatted for VR mode recording (Ver. 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 only)--can be recorded on repeatedly, erased, and recorded on again.

• DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable discs--can be recorded on repeatedly, erased, and recorded on again.

• DVD+R: DVD+Recordable discs--playable on DVD+R compatible players--can be recorded only once.

• DVD+R DL: DVD+Recordable; Double Layer discs--storage space is nearly doubled with double-layer media--playable on DVD+R compatible players--can be recorded only once.

Recommended Recordable DVD Discs:

• DVD-R: Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), That's (8x, 16x), Sony (16x)

• DVD+R: Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Ricoh (8x, 16x), Sony (16x)

• DVD-RW: Mitsubishi (4x), Verbatim (4x), JVC (4x), Victor (4x), Maxell (4x)

• DVD+RW: Mitsubishi (4x), Sony (2.4x), Verbatim (2.4x), Ricoh (2.4x, 4x)

• DVD+R DL: Mitsubishi (2.4x), Maxell (2.4x)

• DVD-RAM: Mitsubishi (3x), Fujifilm (2x)

Playable Discs: The LG 700 is capable of playing the following discs:

• DVD:

  • DVD Video

  • MP3, WMA, JPEG files on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW

• CD:

  • Audio CD

  • CD-R, CD-RW

  • MP3, WMA, JPEG files on CD-R or CD-RW

MP3/WMA Playback: Discs containing MP3 files should be recorded at a bit rate between 8 and 320 kbps. WMA files should be recorded at a bit rate of 32 to 192 kbps. The CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660 or Joliet, while the DVD format should be ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format). The total number of files and folders on a disc should be less than 1999.

JPEG Playback: It is recommended that JPEG image files of less than 4MB be recorded onto CDs or DVDs to avoid long file loading time. Like MP3 and WMA, no more than 1999 files and folders should be on any given disc.

TV Aspect: You can set the video output of the recorder to one of 3 aspect ratio modes to match the aspect ratio of your television.

• 4:3 Letter Box: select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected and will display theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture

• 4:3 Pan Scan: select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected and will display pictures cropped to fill your TV screen

• 16:9 Wide: select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected

Markers: You can start playback from up to six memorized points. You can set a marker at a point on the DVD where you'd like to quickly return. After markers are set on the disc, you can search for a specific marker by number, and begin playback from that point.

Zoom: During disc playback you can enlarge video images by 1x, 2x, or 4x normal size and can use the arrow keys on the remote to pan over the zoomed picture to view certain areas of the image.

I.Skip: This feature allows you to skip forward 30 seconds on a disc during playback.

Last Scene Memory: The player memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has a memorized scene, the player automatically recalls that scene.

3D Surround: This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers.

Dynamic Range Control: When watching a DVD, you can compress the dynamic range of the audio output, allowing you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing sound clarity. The DRC can be turned on or off as desired.

Parental Control: You can limit the playback of certain rated DVDs based on their content. When the parental control function is "locked", you can select a rating of 1 (most restrictions) to 8 (least restrictive). When the function is "unlocked," parental control is not active, and the disc plays in full. Parental Control is protected by a 4-digit password.

Remote Control: The supplied IR remote control can operate the DVD player, as well as TVs made by LG/GoldStar, Zenith, Samsung, Sony, and Hitachi. You can control the input source, volume, and power of TV. With the supplied IR Blaster, you can control different brands of cable boxes, satellite set-top boxes, and digital video recorders.

Simplink: Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV's remote control when this unit and an LG TV with Simplink are connected through the HDMI connection. Controllable functions by the LG TV's remote include play, pause, scan, skip, stop, and power off.

Recording And Editing Features

DVD-VCR Dubbing: You can copy the contents of a DVD onto a VHS tape internally, or vice versa, using the Dubbing button. Copy-protected DVDs or VHS tapes cannot be copied.

DVD Recording Speeds: The LG 700 can record DVDs in five preset recording quality modes. The modes and the recording time on a 4.7GB blank DVD include:

• XP: Highest quality setting--1 hour recording time

• SP: Default quality setting--2 hours recording time

• LP: Slightly lower video quality--4 hours recording time

• EP: Low video quality--6 hours recording time

• MLP: Longest recording time with lowest video quality--11 hours recording time

VHS Recording Speeds: This unit can record onto VHS tape in two speeds: SP (standard play) or SLP (3 times SP). A standard T-120 tape will give you two hours of recording time in SP, and six hours of recording time in SLP.

Auto Chapter: During recording, chapter markers are added automatically at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 5 minutes or 10 minutes or turn this feature off completely.

Disc Label: You can use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. You can enter up to a 32 character long title.

Instant Timer Recording: Instant Timer Recording allows you to easily make a recording of a preset length without using the program timer. Recording starts after the first press of the Record button, and each subsequent press of the button increases the recording time by 10 minutes on the DVD or 30 minutes on the VCR.

Timer Recording: The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. You can choose a DVD recording speed of XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP, or AT (Auto). If recording on the VCR, you can select a speed of SP, SLP, or AT (Auto). In the AT (Auto) mode, the unit determines how much time is available on the disc or tape, and switches the record mode, if necessary, to completely record the program.

AV1 Timer Recording: When the recorder is connected to an external set-top box, such as a cable box or satellite receiver, you can set the RC700N to record the incoming video signal on the AV1 input. You can enter the desired channel on the set-top box when the recording event is programmed, and the recorder will change the channel on the set-top box before the recording begins. The set-top box must remain turned on at all times, and the supplied IR control cable must be used.

Simultaneous Play and Record: You can play a DVD while recording a program on the VCR. You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at the same time.

Playback During Recording: When using a DVD-RAM disc, you can start playback from the beginning of a title while continuing to record it. You can watch the playback in full screen or as a Picture-in-Picture with what is currently being recorded. When viewing as PIP, you can switch between the PIP window and Main window. Playback cannot be started until at least 30 seconds after recording starts.

Recording From External Inputs: You can record from external components, such as a camcorder or cable/sat box. The recorder has three inputs: AV1 (rear panel), AV2 (front panel) and DV (front panel). You can record onto tape or DVD from the external device.

DVD Editing: Using the Title List menu, you can edit video content. For discs recorded in the VR mode, you can directly edit the original content, or create and edit a playlist. The Playlist doesn't change the original content, but controls how the content is played back.

Finalizing Discs: In order to play DVDs on other players, the disc must be finalized. Finalizing "fixes" the recordings and edits in place so the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

Disc Protect: Depending on the type of disc you are using, the Disc Protect feature allows you to preserve your recordings by preventing content from being edited or erased.

Inputs and Outputs Notes

Inputs: The LG 700 has three A/V inputs: composite video/stereo RCA audio on the back panel, composite video/stereo RCA audio on the front panel, and a DV (IEEE 1394) on the front panel. The composite video inputs can be used to connect a VCR, cable boxes, or satellite set-top box. The DV input can be used to connect a digital camcorder or D-VHS video deck.

Outputs: The recorder has outputs that allow you to connect the unit to virtually any TV. You can connect the recorder to a TV via composite video, S-Video, or component video. Two sets of stereo RCA audio outputs are provided. The unit also has an HDMI output which sends digital audio and video signals on a single cable. The output resolution for the component video output is 480i/480p, and for the HDMI output, the resolution is 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i.

Digital Outputs: Two digital audio outputs, one coaxial and one optical, are provided for connecting to A/V receivers with digital multi-channel decoders for Dolby Digital, MPEG 2 and DTS.

IR Transmitter: 3.5mm output for use with the supplied IR control cable so this unit can send commands to your connected set-top box to change the channel once recording begins.