Lg rc388 dvd recorder vcr combo divx 1000000277

SOURCE: I have an LG RC388

Good product, but the manual is rubbish.

Check out 'dubbing' in the 'manual' andthis will more or less explain how to record from VHS to a recordable disc.

Also check out 'finalizing a disc' on the onscreen menu to be able to play the disc on any other player.

SOURCE: LG RC388 AND PC DVD PLAYER

Finalize the disc within the on screen menu. That's it.

SOURCE: lg rc388

This is very confusing to hook up. I will leave you a link for this site I found very helpful. http://hometheater.about.com/od/dvdbasics/a/dvdvcrconnect.htm

Radio Code Pro

• 2200 Answers
• Posted on Nov 14, 2010

SOURCE: My LG RC199H DVD/VCR recorder combo does not

Hi,

This suggests a problem with the laser pick up on the unit which is failing to read the video DVD.

This may be down to a fault with the laser or a misaligned pickup but quite often it is caused by debris such as particles of dust or even the slightest accumulation or film of dirt can cause the laser lens to malfunction.

You can either clean the lens using a Q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol but this will involve opening the case on the unit to gain access to the lens or alternatively use a DVD cleaning disk such as this one.

Simply insert the disk like a normal DVD and it performs a cleaning action to the laser lens.

The Q-tip method is usually more effective but is more involved. The cleaning disk is effective on a slightly opaque lens and the disk is not expensive so you might want to try this first.

Hope it helps. Thanks for using FixYa

Donald DCruz

• 17130 Answers
• Posted on Feb 22, 2011

SOURCE: LG dvd player/vcr combo' dvd works fine. vcr

Possible that the VIDEO HEAD is dirty , could be clogged with ferrite dust or fungus from an old cassette. If you have a cleaning tape please try it ON the set for sometime.
If not a manual cleaning can help but with great caution as the tiny ferrite heads on the Head drum is very fragile. So use a piece of paper to carefully rub along the drum using soft action , DO NOT ATTEMPT HARD ACTION GET THE FERRITE CAUGHT INTO.
If there is no result the head can be faulty but it can be confirmed after a close check up or a continuity test after removing. Require good experience to attempt.