LG RH589H User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

FRANÇAIS

HDD/DVD RECORDER

NEDERLANDS

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

MODEL

RH589H

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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 uninsulated 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 instruction has 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 center. 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 authorized service center. 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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.

European Standards Centre:

Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands

 Please note that this is NOT a Customer Service contact point. For

Customer Service Information, see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you purchased this product.

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 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 HDD/DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Open source software notice

This product includes

 Zlib compression library developed by 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 double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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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

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjust the SETUP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19

Displaying disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Play a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Playing DivX

movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Listening to a music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Viewing a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28

Editing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31

Dubbing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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.

Playable discs

The table below shows the file formats and media types that this unit can playback.

HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW

Symbol used in this manual

Logos

Re-Writable

Formatting Mode (new discs)

Editing

Play on other players

Recommended discs

Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes

– Video mode Video mode VR mode Auto Auto Auto

Yes Limited Yes Yes Limited Limited Yes

– The player must compatible with corresponding media and the media has to be finalized.

Mitsubishi(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(4x) Mitsubishi(3x) Mitsubishi(8, 16x) Mitsubishi(2.4x, 8x) Mitsubishi(4x)

– Verbatim(8x,16x) Verbatim(4x) Maxell(5x) Verbatim(8x,16x) HP(4x)

JVC(4x) Verbatim(4x)

Maxell(4x) Ricoh(4x)

+RW+R+RRAM-RW

Video

-RW

-RHDD

DVD Audio CD Data disc (DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA)

Symbol used in this manual

Logos

Characteristics

WMAMP3

JPEG

DivXACDDVD

Music CDs or CD-R/RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

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

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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 record-

ed 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*

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 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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Remote control

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AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-3, or DV IN).

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

While holding down TV POWER button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below). Release the TV POWER button to complete setting.

Manufacturer Code Number

LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2

Zenith 1, 3, 4

Samsung 6, 7

Sony 8, 9

Hitachi 4

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

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/ I (POWER button)

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

d Display 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 bBDVD: The unit is dubbing.

: Indicates when the unit is in timer recording or a timer recording is pro-

grammed.

: Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number,

chapter/track number, channel, etc.

e Remote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

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

g x (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

h z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

i RESOLUTION

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

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

- COMPONENT: 576i, 576p

j DVD

Set the recorder’s mode to DVD.

k HDD

Set the recorder’s mode to HDD.

l USB Port

Connect an USB Flash Drive.

m DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

n 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.).

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Hooking up the unit

a Antenna connection

Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit.

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.

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.

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Hooking up the unit - more you can do

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.

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 ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the unit and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack 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 outputs.

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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.

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

17). 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 17).

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

[OFF] on the setup menu (See page 17). 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.

Recorder

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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the unit. Disconnect the unit’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. You do not need to turn on the unit to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page 16) and set the program’s [CANAL] option to [On] on the Setup menu (page 14).

If you disconnect the unit’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

Connecting to the AV2 DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the AV2 DECODER jack of this unit. You do not need to turn on the unit to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

To watch or record the source from AV2 DECODER jack, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Others] (see page 16) and set [AV2 Recording] option to [Auto], [CVBS], [RGB] or [S-Video] as required (see page 18).

 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.

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