LG RH397D, RH399D User Guide

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ENGLISH

RH397D/RH399D

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, LG has determined that this product or product models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

P/NO : MFL56778744

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be 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 a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

CAUTION:CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSER TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service centre.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

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 LG 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.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or frail persons without supervision.

Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

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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 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.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION 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 HDD/DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Open source software notice

This product includes

Doubly Linked List licensed by Artistic license.

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

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Contents

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13 Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Auto setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 Adjust the SETUP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-21 Displaying disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23 Using the digital EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 Play a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26 Playing DivX® movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 Listening to a music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Viewing a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-33 Editing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-36 Dubbing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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Before you start

Recordable and Playable discs

This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types.

HDD	DVD-R	DVD-RW	DVD-RAM	DVD+R	DVD+R(DL)	DVD+RW
Symbol used in						+RW
HDD						+RW
						Yes
						Auto
						Yes

be finalized.

.4x, 8x) Mitsubishi(4x)

HP(4x)

Verbatim(4x)

Ricoh(4x)

	DVD	Audio CD	Data disc (DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA)
Symbol used in	DVD
this manual
Logos
Characteristics	Discs such as movies	Music CDs or CD-R/RWs	Discs that contain DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA
	that can be	in music CD format that	files.
	purchased or rented.	can be purchased

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Notes on discs

Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Unit’s lens.

If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

This unit requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Availability of copying or moving feature

From	To	MP3/WMA	JPEG	DivX	Title*1
HDD	DISC	-	-	-	Yes
DISC	HDD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB drive	HDD	Yes	Yes	Yes	-

*1 The title is recorded from this unit.

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 correctly with this unit.

Video signals in SECAM format (from the built-in TV tuner or from the analog 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 message “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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Remote control

	a
	AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, or
	DV IN).
a	OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.
	POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
	DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD.
	HDD: Selects the unit’s mode to HDD.
	AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.
	TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.
	b
b	HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu.
	DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.
	MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches
	between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):

Used to navigate on-screen displays.

(ENTER): Acknowledges menu selection or displays the program list.

PR/CH (v/V): Scans up or down through memorized channels.

RETURN (O): Removes the on-screen displays.

REC(z): Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

MARKER: Selects multiple files/titles on the list.

PLAY (N): Starts playback.

STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording temporarily.

SCAN (m / M): Search backward or forward.

SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter/track/file.

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.

EPG: Displays the EPG menu.

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

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your TV.

* : This button is not available.

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Main Unit

c d e

f g h i j k

l m

a1 / I (POWER button)

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

bDisc Tray

Insert a disc here.

cDVD

Set the recorder’s mode to DVD.

dOPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

eHDD

Set the recorder’s mode to HDD.

fDisplay window

Shows the current status of the unit.

T/S: Indicates the timeshift mode.

REC: The unit is recording.

HDD: The unit is HDD mode.

DVD: The unit is DVD mode.

HDD b B DVD: The unit is dubbing.

: Indicates when the unit is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.

: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc.

gRemote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

hN / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

ix (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

jz (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

kRESOLUTION

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

-HDMI: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

-COMPONENT: 576i, 576p

lUSB Port

Connect a USB Flash Memory.

mDV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

nAV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

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

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Hooking up the unit

a Antenna connection	Antenna	Antenna
Connect the Terrestrial	Antenna	Antenna
TV antenna to the	(Digital)	(Analog)
ANTENNA IN jack on
the unit.
If you want to use an
indoor antenna, use one		and/or
with a signal amplifier		and/or
with a signal amplifier
rated at 5V, 100mA and
set [Antenna Feed 5V]
to [ON] in the setup
menu.

c Audio/Video connection

Connect one end of the video(yellow) cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the unit and other end to the VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV.

Connect one end of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV.

b Antenna connection to your TV

Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV.

Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

d Power cord connection

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

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Hooking up the unit

General about connection

Picture and sound

Digital TV is a transmission technology that replaces the traditional analogue technique.

This means that several TV channels, radio channels and other digital services can be transmitted on the same space as just one channel took up before. As a consumer you get access to many more channels and services than before at the same time as they are received with perfect picture and audio quality.

The recorder converts the digital signal into a format that is suitable for your TV and sound system.

Connecting your recorder is just as simple as connecting for example a video recorder. You get the best picture quality by using a HDMI cable for connection to your TV-set. The best audio experience is obtained by connecting an optical cable to your sound system.

Coverage

Before buying this product it is anticipated that you have made sure that there are digital transmissions covering your region.

Antenna / Signal source

Depending on the reception your recorder may be connected to a simple indoor antenna or to an existing outdoor antenna system. If you live in a flat you should make sure that the digital terrestrial signals are distributed to your wall antenna outlet. If you have your own antenna system you must make sure that it is equipped with antennas, filter and/or amplifier that can handle those frequencies that the digital channels are transmitted on.

Cable-TV

Please observe that this recorder is not designed for the reception of regular digital cable-TV signals (QAM-signal). Despite this, operators of smaller cable networks may have chosen to distribute the digital terrestrial signals (COFDM signal) in the network. In this case this recorder may well be used.

Check with your landlord if you are insecure about what type of TV-signal that is provided in the wall antenna outlet.

Component connection

Connect one end of the component (Y PB PR) cables to the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks on the unit and other ends to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on your TV.

Connect one end of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jacks 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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S-Video connection

Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the unit and the other end to the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV.

Connect one end of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the unit and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV.

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 output.

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HDMI connection

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the unit and other end to the HDMI INPUT jack on your TV.

Recorder

When you use the HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (576i, 576p, 720p,1080i or 1080p) for the HDMI output by pressing RES. button repeatedly.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV devices.

HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Note on HDMI connection

If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 18). When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 18).

If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 18). 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 a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following:

-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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Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, AV IN 2) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables.

Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

Rear of	Front of
the recorder	the recorder

Connecting a Digital Camcorder

Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this unit.

The DV IN jack is for connection to DV digital camcorder only. It is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result in malfunction.

Operating USB Flash Drive

			ON REMOTE
	1. Insert an USB Flash Drive to the USB port:		–
	2	Displays the HOME menu:	HOME

	3	Select a main option:	b B

		[MUSIC], [PHOTO] or [MOVIE] option
4		Select the [USB] option:	v V
5		Displays corresponding menu list:	ENTER
		For details of operations on each file, refer to
		relevant pages.

Using USB Flash Drive

Using an USB Flash Drive

This unit can play the MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files contained in the USB Flash Drive.

Inserting the USB Flash Drive – Insert straight-in until it fits into place.

Removing the USB Flash Drive – Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefully when the connected USB Flash Drive is in use.

Notes on USB Flash Drive

The contents on the disc or HDD cannot be moved or copied to a USB Flash Drive.

Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

This unit supports only USB Flash Drive with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

The USB Flash Drives which require additional software will not be supported.

This unit is compatible with the Flash type USB device that supports USB 1.1.

This unit may not supports some USB Flash Drive.

Do not extract the USB Flash Drive in operating (play, copy, etc.). It may cause a malfunction on this unit.

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