LG RHT387H, RHT397H, RHT399H, RHT398H Owner's Manual

ENGLISH

RHT389H/RHT388H/RHT387H
RHT399H/RHT398H/RHT397H

P/NO : MFL56778791

FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.

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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 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 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.

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.

This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive
2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

European representative:
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V.
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands
(Tel : [phone])

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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 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 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.

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz.

WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug,

fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI

or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To

obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug

supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug

should be removed and a suitable type fitted. Please refer to the wiring

instructions below:

WARNING: A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this unit must be

destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains

socket. Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E

or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

If any other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distri-

bution board.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the colours of the wires in the mains

lead of this unit may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue

must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or

coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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Contents

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14

Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Adjust the SETUP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-22

Displaying disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-24

Using the digital EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Play a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Playing DivX

®

movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Listening to a music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Viewing a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34

Editing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-37

Dubbing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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

VR

-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*

1

HDD DISC - - - Yes

DISC HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes

USB drive HDD Yes Yes Ye s -

*1 The title is recorded from this unit.

Restrictions on copying

Some video materials are 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 are 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 indicate 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.

R

emote 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        

POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD.

HDD: Selects the unit’s mode to HDD.

OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a

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

recording time.

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

TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound level, input

source, and power switch of your TV.

        b        

SCAN (m / M): Search backwards or forwards.
SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter/track/file.
PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording temporarily.
PLAY (N): Starts playback.
STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

        c        

HOME: Activates the HOME menu.

MENU/LIST: Displays the menu on a DVD disc or switches

between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu.

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

Used to navigate on-screen displays.

OK ( ) : Acknowledges menu selection.
BACK (O): Removes the on-screen displays.

INFO (i): Accesses on-screen Display.

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

FAV: Displays the favorite program list.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

TEXT: Switches between digital text mode and normal TV

viewing.

        d        

Coloured buttons: Used when an EPG screen is displayed
or when digital text service is in use. The function of each
coloured button will be described on-screen.

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

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.

GUIDE: Displays the EPG menu.

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

channels.

PR LIST: Displays the program list menu.

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

a live TV program.

TV/DVD: Press to switch between ‘TV mode’, in which you
can operate the picture and sound from the TV, and ‘DVD
mode’, in which you can operate the picture and sound from
the HDD/DVD recorder.

a

b

c

d

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a

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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 in HDD mode.

DVD: The unit is in 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 RES. (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 a USB Flash memory.

m DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder to the HDD/DVD recorder.

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.).

Main Unit

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Hooking up the unit

a Antenna connection

Connect the Terrestrial
TV antenna to the
ANTENNA IN jack on
the unit.
If you want to use an
indoor antenna, use one
with a signal amplifier
rated at 5V, 100mA and
set [Antenna Feed 5V]
to [ON] in the setup
menu. (See page 18 for
details)

b Antenna connection to

your TV

Connect one end of the RF
cable to ANTENNA OUT jack
on the HDD/DVD recorder
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 HDD/DVD
recorder and the other end
to the corresponding in jack
on your TV.

d Power cord connection

Connect the mains lead to
the AC IN terminal on the
HDD/DVD recorder. Then
plug the power cord into the
mains.

Antenna

(Digital)

Antenna
(Analog)

and/or

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Hooking up the unit - more you can do

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 analogue channel.
As a consumer you get access to many more channels and services with
perfect picture and audio quality.

Connecting your recorder is just as simple as connecting an old VCR recorder.
And by using a HDMI cable for connection you get the best picture quality to
your TV-set. The best audio experience can be 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

You may decide to connect your HDD/DVD recorder to an indoor arial or an
external arial. Either of the two can give you variances on the signal strength. 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 (COFDM­signal) in the network. In this case this recorder may be used.

Component connection

Connect one end of the component(Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT OUT­PUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder 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 HDD/DVD recorder 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 the RES. button on the front panel of the
HDD/DVD recorder to obtain the 576p 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
HDD/DVD recorder and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV.
Connect one end of the audio cable (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUT­PUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder 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 cable (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the digital
audio output jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on the HDD/DVD recorder and the
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
HDD/DVD recorder 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 on

the front of the HDD/DVD recorder 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

19). 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 19).

 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 a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the

following:

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

- 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 HDD/DVD recorder can be controlled by the TV’s
remote control when connected to a LG TV with SIMPLINK through the
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 feature the logo as shown above.

TV

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 18) and set the pro­gram’s [CANAL] option to [On] on
the Setup menu (page 15).

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 18) and set [AV2 Recording]
option to [Auto], [CVBS], [RGB] or [S­Video] as required (see page 21).

 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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Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks

Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the HDD/DVD recorder to the audio/video
out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables.

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 the contents of the connected digital camcorder may
result in malfunction.

Using USB Flash Drive - more you can do

Using a 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 not is in use.

Notes on USB Flash Drive

 The contents on a 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 med-

ical 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 whilst in use (play, copy, etc.).

It may cause a malfunction on this unit

.

Operating USB Flash Drive

1. Insert an USB Flash Drive to the USB port: –

2 Displays the HOME menu: HOME

3 Select a main option:

bb BB

[MUSIC], [PHOTO] or [MOVIE] option

4 Select the [USB] option:

vv VV

5 Displays corresponding menu list: OK ( )

For details of operations on each files, refer to
relevant pages.

ON REMOTE

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