LG HRT403DA, HRT403DA-P, SH43DA-S, SH43DA-C, SH43DA-A Owner's Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

DVB-T HDD/DVD RECORDER

MODEL

RH698H

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

ENGLISH

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no
additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or dam­aged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could
result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance,
and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue
use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement
part by an authorized service centre. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily
accessible.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:

Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it
in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of
batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing)
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appara­tus.

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Copyrights

 Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are

advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are
making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlaw­ful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright pro­tection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

 CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVI-

SION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF
625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE 'STANDARD DEFI­NITION' OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p UNIT PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE.

Open source software notice

This product includes

 Freetype library : copyright © 2003 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org).

 Zlib compression library developed by Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler.

Copyright (C) 1995-2005 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler

 Doubly Linked List licensed by Artistic license.

You can download this software from http://freshmeat.net/projects/linklist/

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double­D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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JVC(4x) Verbatim(4x)

Maxell(4x) Ricoh(4x)

+RW+R+RRAM-RW

Video

-RW

VR

WMAMP3

JPEG

DivXACDDVD

Discs that contain DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA
files.

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Restrictions on copying

Some video material is copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to
HDD or DVD. You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by
displaying disc information on-screen.

 NTSC format signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded cor-

rectly with this unit.

 Video signals in SECAM format (from the built-in TV tuner or from the ana-

log inputs) are recorded in PAL format.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the
function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

Regional Codes

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play
only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

 Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible

on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc
cannot play.

 If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the mes-

sage “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert R03
(size AAA) battery with 3 and # matched correctly.

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EPG: Displays the EPG menu.

PR+/PR-: Scans up or down through memorized

channels.

PR LIST: Displays the program list menu.

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Color buttons: Use when an EPG screen is displayed or
when tuned to a teletext program of a digital broadcast. The
function of each button will be described on-screen, and
changes depending on the screen being displayed.

FAV: Displays the favorite program list.

REPEAT: Repeat sequence, chapter, track, title, all.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

TEXT: Switches between teletext mode and normal TV

viewing.

AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.

TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.

MARKER: Selects multiple files/titles on the list.

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List.

TIMESHIFT: Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for

a live TV program.

TV/DVD: Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which you
get the picture and sound from the TV’s tuner, and ‘DVD
mode’, in which you get picture and sound from this unit.

: Indicates when the unit is in timer record-

: Indicates clock, total playing time,

k USB Port

Connect an USB Flash memory.

l DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

m AV IN 3 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external
source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR,
Camcorder, etc.).

kl m

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c SCART connection

Connect one end of the scart
cable into the AV1 SCART
jack on the unit and other
end to the corresponding in
jack on your TV.
You can get Audio and Video
signals together with this
connection.

d Power cord connection

Connect the mains lead to
the AC IN terminal on the
unit. Then plug the power
cord into the mains.

Component connection

Connect one end of the component(Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT OUT­PUT jack on the unit and other end to the COMPONENT INPUT jack on your
TV.
Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO
OUTPUT jack on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV.

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take
advantage of the unit’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution
possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture
will appear scrambled with the progressive signal.
Set the resolution to 576p using RES. button on the front panel to obtain the
progressive signal.

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Digital audio connection

Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other
equipment with a digital input.

Connect one end of the digital audio cables (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the digi­tal audio output jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on the unit and other end to the
digital audio input jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on your amplifier.

This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound
track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a
DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

 If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to

[OFF] on the setup menu (See page 19). To enjoy DTS multi channel
surround, you must connect this unit to a DTS compatible receiver via
one of this unit’s digital audio outputs.

 If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable.

 Changing the resolution when the unit is connected with HDMI connector

may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the unit and
then turn it on again.

 When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the

followings:

- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this unit. Next, switch on
the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this unit.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with 720(1440)x576i, 720x576p,
1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

 Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this
unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

• Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip,
Stop, Power Off, etc.

• Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

• LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

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 Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot

be recorded.

 If you pass the unit signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image

on your TV screen.
Be sure to connect your VCR to the unit and your TV in the order shown
below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on
your TV.

 When you record to a VCR from this unit, do not switch the input source to

TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

 If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART

jack to the AV2 DECODER jack.

 If you disconnect the unit’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the sig-

nals from the connected VCR or tuner.