LG DVDHdd Recorder

8/6/2019 LG DVDHdd Recorder

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ENGLISH

RH397D/RH399D

P/NO : MFL56778744

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, LG

has determined that this product

or product models meet the

ENERGY STAR guidelines forenergy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

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Copyrights

Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you areadvised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you aremaking a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlaw-ful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected bymethod claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rightsowned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy-right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless other-wise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disas-

sembly is prohibited.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVI-SION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAYCAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDEDTHAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFI-NITION OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SETCOMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p HDD/DVD RECORDER,PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Open source software noticeThis 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 thedouble-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.



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ContentsBefore 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 startRecordable 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 inthis manual

Logos

Re-WritableFormatting Mode(new discs)

Editing

Play on otherplayers

Recommendeddiscs

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 be 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-RWVideo-RWVR-RHDD

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

Symbol used inthis manual

Logos

Characteristics

WMAMP3JPEGDivXACDDVD

Music CDs or CD-R/RWsin music CD format thatcan be purchased

Discs such as moviesthat can bepurchased or rented.

Discs that contain DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMAfiles.



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Remote control a

AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, orDV IN).

OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.

POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.

DVD: Selects the units mode to DVD.

HDD: Selects the units mode to HDD.

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

TITLE: Displays the discs Title menu, if available.

b

HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switchesbetween 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 memorizedchannels.

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

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

MARKER: Selects multiple files/titles on the list.

c

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.

d

Color buttons: Use when an EPG screen is displayed orwhen tuned to a teletext program of a digital broadcast. Thefunction of each button will be described on-screen, andchanges 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 TVviewing.

EPG: Displays the EPG menu.

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

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in amenu.

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

* : This button is not available.

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a 1/ I (POWER button)Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Disc TrayInsert a disc here.

c DVDSet the recorders mode to DVD.

d OPEN/CLOSE (Z)Opens or closes the disc tray.

e HDDSet the recorders mode to HDD.

f Display windowShows 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 pro-grammed.

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

g Remote SensorPoint the remote control here.

h N/X (PLAY / PAUSE)Starts playback.Pause playback or recording temporarily,press again to exit pause mode.

i x (STOP)Stops playback or recording.

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

k RESOLUTIONSets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

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

- COMPONENT: 576i, 576p

l USB PortConnect a USB Flash Memory.

m DV INConnect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

n AV 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 connectionConnect the TerrestrialTV antenna to theANTENNA IN jack onthe unit.If you want to use anindoor antenna, use one

with a signal amplifierrated at 5V, 100mA andset [Antenna Feed 5V]to [ON] in the setupmenu.

b Antenna connection toyour TVConnect one end of the RFcable to ANTENNA OUT jackon the unit and other end toANTENNA IN jack on yourTV.Passes the signal from theANTENNA IN jack to yourTV/monitor.

c Audio/Video connectionConnect one end of thevideo(yellow) cable to theVIDEO OUTPUT jack on theunit and other end to theVIDEO INPUT jack on yourTV.Connect one end of theaudio cables (red and white)

to the analog AUDIOOUTPUT jacks on the unitand other ends to the AUDIOINPUT jacks on your TV.

d Power cord connectionConnect the mains lead tothe AC IN terminal on theunit. Then plug the powercord into the mains.

Antenna(Digital)

Antenna(Analog)

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S-Video connectionConnect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on theunit 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 AUDIOOUTPUT jacks on the unit and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jacks onyour TV.

Digital audio connection

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

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

This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS soundtrack . To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder toa DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorders digital audio output.



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Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 JacksConnect the input jacks (INPUT1, AV IN 2) on the unit 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 digitalcamcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.

Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV cam-corder 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 compati-ble with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. Disconnecting the DVcable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may resultin malfunction.

Using USB Flash DriveUsing an USB Flash Drive

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

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

Removing the USB Flash Drive Withdraw the USB Flash Drive carefullywhen 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 USBFlash 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 besupported.

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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VIDEOOUTPUT

AUDIOOUTPUT

Jack panel of Accessory Component

(VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

Rear of

the recorder

Front of

the recorder

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: 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 torelevant pages.

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Auto setup

Adjust the programmed channels

Press HOME, then use b B to select [Easy Menu] option. Press ENTER while[SETUP] is selected. The SETUP menu appears on the screen. Select the

[Program Edit] on the second level options then press B to move to the thirdlevel. Press ENTER while [Edit] option is selected. The channel editing screenappears on the screen.

Select which channel you would like to edit and press ENTER. An option menuon the left side of the screen will be highlighted.

[Favorite] Set the program to favorite channel.[Delete]: Delete the selected channel from programmed channel list.

[Move] (Analog channel only): Change the order of the channels and which

numerical button they correspond to.[Block] Blocks the program.

[Station Rename] (Analog channel only): change a name of the selectedchannel.

[Program Edit] (Analog channel only): Change the settings of a channelmanually.

Editing a channel (Analog channel only)

You can change the settings of programmed channel by selecting [ProgramEdit] option on the left side of the channel editing screen.

[PR]: Indicates the selected channel position.[Seek]: Searches for a channel automatically. Searching stops when the unittunes in a channel.[Ch.] Changes the channel number.[MFT] Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer picture.[NICAM]: Sets the channels for the NICAM broadcast.[OK]: Confirm the settings and return to the channel list menu.

Auto setup

1 Turn on the unit: POWER

The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.

2 Choose a language: v V

3 Select the chosen language: ENTER

4 Check the antenna and go to the next step: ENTER

5 Choose a clock setting mode: v V

6 Select the chosen clock setting mode: ENTER

7 Set the clock: v V b B ,This step is not available for Auto mode ENTER

8 Choose a broadcasting type: All or Analog B v V

9 Select the [Start] and starts channel scan: B ENTER

10 Close the initial setup: ENTER

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Switching the program list on the channel editing screen

You can switch the program list on the channel editing screen.

Press v V to move the highlight position to top of the program list.Press b B to select [DIGITAL TV], [ANALOG TV] or [RADIO] then press v V toselect a program on the list.

Setting a favorite program

You can set a program to favorite channel.

Press v V to select a program on the program list then press ENTER to high-light the option menu on the left side of the screen. Press v V to select[Favorite] option then press ENTER. The program is set to the favorite programand [FAV] appears on the TV screen.

Using the Home Menu

MOVIE

HDD Displays the [Title List] menu, which shows recorded titles on HDD.(page 33)

HDD DivX Displays [Movie List] menu, which shows DivX

movie files onHDD. (page 27)DISC

Displays [Title List] menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc. (page33)

Displays [Movie List] menu, which shows DivX movie files on the disc.(page 27)

Plays DVD-Video disc (page 25).USB Displays [Movie List] menu, which shows DivX movie files on the USBFlash Drive. (page 27)

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Using the Home Menu


2 Select a main option: b B

3 Select a sub option: v V

4 Execute the selected option: ENTER

5 Exit the HOME menu: HOME

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PHOTO

HDD Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on HDD. (page 30)DISC Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the disc. (page30)USB Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the USB FlashDrive. (page 30)

MUSIC

HDD Displays [Music List] menu, which shows music files on HDD. (page 29)DISC Displays [Music List] menu, which shows music files or audio tracks onthe disc. (page 29)USB Displays [Music List] menu, which shows music files on the USB Flash

Drive. (page 29)

Easy Menu

SETUP Displays SETUP menu. (page 16)

Rec Mode Displays [Record Mode Set] option in the SETUP Menu. (page 20)

Dubbing Dubs a currently playing title from a finalized DVDR or a DVD-ROMtitle without copy protection. (page 37)

TV

HDD Returns to live TV viewing in HDD mode. Pressing the HDD button onthe remote control will also allow you to directly choose this option.

DVD Returns to live TV viewing in DVD mode. Pressing the DVD button onthe remote control will also allow you to directly choose this option.Timer Record Displays [Timer Record] menu. (page 31)

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Adjust the SETUP settings


2 Select the [Easy Menu] option: b B

3 Select the [SETUP] option: ENTER

4 Select a desired option on the first level: v V

5 Move to second level: B

6 Select a desired option on the second level: v V

7 Move to third level: B8 Adjust or confirm the setting: v V, ENTER

9 Go back to the previous level: b

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Disc Label This function allows you to change the default disc name to

something more descriptive. This name appears when you load a disc andwhen you display disc information on-screen. The keyboard menu appears bypressing ENTER while [Edit] is selected.

Disc Protect This function allows you to protect discs from accidentalrecording, erasure and editing by setting this option to [ON]. The DVD-R andVideo mode formatted DVD-RW are not available to protect.

Adjust the network settings

Software Update Your recorder is able to keep the built-in digital tuner up todate with the latest software. You can either check for updates manually, orhave the unit do it automatically at regular interval.While the unit is in updating, there may have a disruption in reception for a fewhours. The reception should return to normal after the update is complete.

This unit must be plugged into AC power to receive updates. Do not unplugyour recorder while an update is in progress. The update is not available duringrecording, Timeshift, viewing teletext or EPG menu.

[Standby mode] Updates the software when this unit is turned off. The checkmark appears when this option is selected.[Operation Mode] Update the software when this unit is turned on. The checkmark appears when this option is selected.[Time] Set the time to update the software.[Freq] Selects the updates interval.(Weekly or Daily)[Start] Updates the software immediately.

System Information Shows system information. (software version,

DTV Signal Quality and DTV Signal Strength)

Displaying disc Information

Adjusting playback menu item

You can select an item by pressing vV and change or select the setting bypressing b B.

a Current title/track/file / Total number of titles/tracks/filesb Current chapter / total number of chaptersc Elapsed playing timed Selected audio language or audio channel

e Selected subtitlef Selected angle / Total number of anglesg Selected sound mode

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Displaying disc information

1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY

2 Displays current status of playback: DISPLAY

3 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY

4 Select an item: v V

5 Adjust the playback menu settings: b B

6 Exit the disc playback menu: DISPLAY

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Changing TV program

Use PR/CH on the remote control to change the programs in memory or usenumbered (0-9) buttons to select a program directly.

Changing TV program with program list

You can display TV program list using the ENTER button and switch into otherTV program on the channel list.

While watching a program, press ENTER to display the TV program list.

Select your desired channel using the v/V and press ENTER to change theTV program.

Switching the program list

You can switch the program list to DIGITAL TV, ANALOG TV or RADIO.

Press v to move the highlight position to top of the program list.Press b B to select a [DIGITAL TV], [ANALOG TV], or [RADIO]. Selected pro-gram list appears.

Displaying the favorite program list

You can display favorite channel list that organized by your private taste.To set a favorite program, use [Program Edit] option in the Setup menu. (page17.)

Press Red colored button while watching a TV. The favorite options appears.

Press v V to select a desired program then press ENTER to watch the selectedprogram.



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Using the digital EPG - more you can do

About the digital EPG

The digital EPG shows a table of scheduled digital TV programs and detailedinformation about individual program. The digital EPG screen consist ofprogram information, channel list and general program list.Note that the units clock must be set to the correct time and date to ensure allrelevant EPG information is displayed.

Displaying the detailed Information window

You can view detailed information for the highlighted program. Press blue colorbutton to display detailed information window. To exit the detail information win-dow, press blue color button again.

Switching the EPG menu

The EPG screen provides two search menus.Press yellow color button when the EPG menu is displayed. Now/Next: The screen shows now and next programs.

8 Days: The screen shows programs within 8 days. When the EPG menuwith 8 days is displayed, you can also change the date of the EPG menu by

pressing the green color button then use b/B to select a date.

You can set a timer record using EPG menu with 8 days. Select a programthen press red color button. The red timer icon will be displayed and the pro-gram will be memorized by the recorder.You can check the programming on the [Timer Record List] menu (see page.31). To cancel the timer recording, select the program then press red colorbutton. The red timer icon disappears.

Using the digital EPG

1 Displays the EPG menu: EPG

2 Select a TV program: v V

3 Displays the next/previous menu list: . >

4 Shows the selected program currently on air: ENTER

5 Exit the EPG menu: EPG or RETURN

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Viewing a Teletext service

Teletext is a free broadcasting service by some TV stations which givesup-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programs, shareprices and many other topics.The recorder gives you access to teletext which is greatly improved in variousaspects such as text and graphics. This teletext can be accessed by specialteletext services and specific services which broadcast teletext.

Use numbered (0-9) buttons or PR/CH on the remote control to change the pro-gram which broadcast teletext. Press TEXT to access on the teletext.Follow the indications on teletext and move onto the next or previous step by

pressing color (RED or GREEN) or SKIP (./>) buttons.Press (TEXT) or RETURN (O) to turn the teletext off and return to TV viewing.

Selecting teletext page

Enter the desired page number as a three digit number with the numberedbuttons. If during selection you press a wrong number, you must complete thethree digit number and then enter the correct page number again.Use RED/GREEN buttons to move up and down pages.

Play a disc - more you can doPlaying a disc that contains a menu

The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD which contains amenu.

Use the b/B/v/V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, thenpress ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to themenu screen.

Skip to the next/previous chapter/track/file

Press SKIP (>) to move to the next chapter/track/file.Press SKIP (.) to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track/file.Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track/file.

DivXWMAMP3ACDDVD ALLHDD

DVD

Play a disc

1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

2 Insert a disc: -

3 Close the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (Z)

4 Adjust the disc menu settings: v V b B, ENTERA disc menu may not appears on the screendepending on the disc.

5 Starts playback: PLAY (N)

6 Stops playback: STOP (x )

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Pause a playback

Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( N) to continueplayback.

Frame-by-Frame playback

Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.You can advance or back up the picture frame-by-frame by pressing b/Brepeatedly during PAUSE mode.

Fast forward or fast reverse

Press SCAN (m or M) to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback.You can change the various playback speed by pressing SCAN ( m or M)

repeatedly. Press PLAY ( N) to continue play at normal speed.

Hearing a different audio

Press AUDIO then press b or B repeatedly to hear a different audio language,audio track or encoding method.

Slow down the playing speed

While playback is paused, press SCAN(bb or BB) to slow down forward orreverse playback. You can change the various playback speed by pressing

SCAN (m or M) repeatedly. Press PLAY ( N)to continue play at normalspeed.

Viewing the Title menu

Press TITLE to displays the title menu or disc menu. If the current DVD title hasa menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu mayappears.

Playing repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title,chapter, folder or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal play-back, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF].

Repeating a specific portion (A-B)

Press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeatand press ENTER at the end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeat-ed continually. You cannot select a portion less than 3 seconds.To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF].

Last Scene Memory

This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last sceneremains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off theunit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatical-ly recalled.

DVD

ACDDVD ALLHDD

WMAMP3ACDDVD ALLHDD

DVD

DVD ALLHDD

DivXDVD ALLHDD

DivXACDDVD ALLHDD

DVD ALLHDD

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Playing a DivX movie files

Movie List menu options

Select which file you would like to show from the menu and press ENTER. Anoptions menu appears on the left side of the screen.

[Play]: Starts playback of the selected file.[Open]: Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears.[Delete]: Deletes the file(s) of folder (s) from the hard disk drive.[Rename]: Edits the file name in the HDD.[Move]: Moves selected file(s) to another folder in the HDD.[Copy]: Copies a file(s) to another folder in the HDD.

Displaying movie file information

Press DISPLAY to show file information on the highlighted file in the movie list.

Divx file requirement

Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel

DivX file extensions: .avi, .divx

Playable DivX subtitle: .smi, .srt, .sub (Micro DVD format only),.txt (Micro DVD format only)

Playable Codec format: DIV3, MP43, DIVX, DX50

Playable Audio format: AC3, PCM, MP2, MP3, WMASampling frequency: within 8-48 kHz (MP3), within 32-48kHz (WMA)Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVDR/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on DivX format

The DivX subtitle file name has to be identified with the DivX file name to bedisplay on the unit.

If the subtitle file does not display properly, change the language code in the[DivX Subtitle] option. (page 18)

If the number of the screen frames is over 29.97 frames per second, thisunit may not operate normally.

If the video and audio structure of DivX file is not interleaved, the audio andvideo output may not be matched properly.

If there is an impossible code to express in the DivX file name, it may bedisplayed as a _ mark.

If the bitrate of a DivX file on the USB is over 4Mbps, the file may not beplayed properly.

Playing DivX

movie files


2 Selects a [MOVIE] option: b B

3 Selects an option that contains DivX file: v V, ENTER

4 Selects a movie file from the menu: v V

5 Plays the selected movie file: PLAY

6 Stops the playback: STOP

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Selecting multiple files or folders on the list

You can select not only a single file but also multiple files using the MARKERbutton. Press MARKER at the desired files to select multiple files.

This function is not available for Audio CD.

Selecting all files and folders on the current list

If you want to select all files and folders on the list, press CLEAR at any file orfolder on the list. Press CLEAR again to deselect files and folders.This function is not available for Audio CD.

Naming a file or folder on the HDD

You can name a file or folder on the HDD. The length of a name can be up to

32 characters long.

Select a file or folder you would like to rename then press ENTER. Select [Edit]

option then press ENTER to show sub options. The keyboard menu appears bypressing ENTER while [Rename] option is selected.

Copying file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD

You can copy file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD.

Select file(s) or folder(s) you would like to copy then press ENTER. Select [Edit]

option then press ENTER to show sub options. The [Copy] menu appears bypressing ENTER while [Copy] option is selected. Select a directory that youwould like to copy to. Select the [Copy] option then press ENTER to begincopying.

Moving file(s) or folder(s) to an other folder on the HDD

You can move file(s) or folder(s) to an other folder on the HDD.

Select file(s) or folder(s) you would like to move then press ENTER. Select[Edit] option then press ENTER to show sub options. The [Move] menu appearsby pressing ENTER while [Move] option is selected. Select a directory that youwould like to move to. Select the [Move] option then press ENTER to beginmoving.



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Recording

Changing TV audio channel

Before recording, you can change the TV audio channel for stereo and bilingualbroadcast. Press AUDIO repeatedly to change the audio channel. The currentaudio channel is displayed on-screen. Set the [TV Rec Audio] option in theSETUP menu when recoding a bilingual broadcast.

Instant timer recording

Instant timer recording allows you to make a recording of preset length easily.

When the REC is first pressed, recording starts. Press REC repeatedly to selecta certain amount of time. Each press of REC displays the increased recordingtime on-screen. You can set the instant timer recording up to 240 minutes onHDD or up to 720 minutes on DVD, depending on the free space available.

Setting a timer record

This unit can be programmed to record up to 16 timer recordings within amonth. The clock must be set correctly before setting a timer recording.

Press HOME and select TV option. Press v V to select the [Timer Record] andpress ENTER to display [Timer record List] menu. Use v V to select [New] andpress ENTER to display [Timer Record] menu. Adjust each field as described

below using v V b B.

[Media]: Choose a media to record (HDD or DVD).[CH/PR]: Choose a memorized program number, or one of the externalinputs from which to record. (You cannot select DV input and radio channel.)[Date]: Choose a date up to 1 month in advance.[Start Time]: Set the start time.[End Time]: Set the end time.[Repeat] Choose a desired repeat (Once, Daily (Mon-Fri), or Weekly).Recordings from EPG menu will always be set to [Once].

Press REC repeatedly to set the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) thenpress ENTER to set a timer recording. The Rec OK or OK on the [Check]field on the [Timer Record List] menu indicates the timer recording isprogrammed correctly.

Recording

1 Selects a recording mode: HOME,

You can select a recording mode on the v V b B,SETUP menu. (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) ENTER

2 Selects a recording media: HDD or DVD

3 Selects a channel or source you want to record: PR/CH, AV/INPUT

4 Starts recording: REC

5 Stops recording: STOP

ON REMOTE

Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel orother source. The recording continues until the mediais full, you stop the recording or the progress ofrecording is more than 12 hours.



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Using time shift function

This feature allow you to pause or rewind live TV, so you do not miss a thing ifyou were interrupted.Press TIMESHIFT then press PAUSE/STEP while watching live broadcast. Thetimeshift function will record the broadcast for later viewing. Before using thisfunction, make sure that the unit is in HDD mode.

If no button is pressed for 6 hours, the timeshift will stop automatically. You canuse trick play functions (slow, scan, etc.) during timeshift. Refer to playbackoperation on page 20.

Stop timeshift by pressing STOP and confirm by pressing ENTER. You will be

returned to watch a broadcast in real time.

Jump to start or end during timeshift

Press ENTER to show progress bar during timeshift. Press b to jump to thebeginning and B to jump to the end of the timeshift recording.

Clip recording

If you want to record a timeshifted program as a title, press REC at the startingpoint and ending point you want to record. The timeshift progress bar indicatesa clip that you select with red bar. You can make more clips by repeating thisinstruction. The clips will be recorded when you exit the timeshift function.

Using time shift function automatically

If the [Time Shift] option in the SETUP menu is set to [ON], timeshift startsautomatically without pressing TIMESHIFT button in HDD mode.If you want to quit timeshift function, set the [Time Shift] function to [OFF].

Editing a title

About title list menu

Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. Playback should be stoppedwhen you do this. You can also access it using HOME menu, select [MOVIE]option then select [HDD] or [DISC] option and press ENTER. If you are editinga VR mode disc, press MENU/LIST to switch between Original and Playlistmenu.

a Current media

b Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar.

c Menu options: To display menu option, select a title or chapter then pressENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type.

d Currently selected title.

e Thumbnail

f Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length.

ab

c

d

e

f

Editing a title

1 Selects a recording media: HDD or DVD

2 Displays a [Title List] menu: MENU/LIST

3 Selects a title you want to edit: v V b B

4 Displays an editing menu: ENTERThe options are differ depending on the media type.

5 Selects a menu option: v V b B, ENTER

6 Exit the [Title List] menu: RETURN

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Troubleshooting

General

The power does not turn on.

b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.

There is no picture.

b Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from theunit appears on the TV screen.

b Connect the video connection securely.

Picture noise appears.

b You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different from

your TV.b The video signal from the external component is copy-protected.

b Set the resolution that your TV can accept.

The channel is not found or stored.

b Check your antenna connection.

There is no sound.

b Connect the audio connection securely.

b The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifieris incorrect.

b The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode.

The remote control does not work properly.

b The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.

b The remote control is too far from the unit.

b There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.

b The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.

Playback

The unit does not start playback.b Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and regional

code.)

b Place the disc with the playback side down.

b Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

b Clean the disc.

b Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.

Cannot play a disc recorded using this unit on other player.

b Finalize the disc.

b Check the disc compatibility of the player.

b Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.

b Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on otherplayers.

The angle cannot be changed.

b Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.

b The angle cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

b Subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.

b The subtitle cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit.

Cannot play MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files.

b The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.

b The unit does not support the codec of the DivX movie file.

b The resolution is higher than the unit can support.



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Specifications

General

Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 30W

Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without feet

Net weight (approx.) 4 kg

Operating temperature 5C to 35C

Operating humidity 5 % to 65 %

Television system Analog: PAL B/G color system

Digital: DVB-T Standard Compliant

Recording format PAL

Recording

Recording format DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO

Recordable media HDD (RH397D:160GB, RH399D:320GB),

DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R,

DVD+R(Double Layer), DVD-RAM

Recordable time DVD (4.7GB): Approx. 1 hour (XP mode),

2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode),

6 hours (EP mode), 14 hours (MLP mode)DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx. 3 hours

(XP mode), 3.8 hours (SP mode),

7.3 hours (LP mode), 9.1 hours (EP mode),

21 hours (MLP mode)

HDD (160/320GB, MPEG2 Recording):

Approx. 43/85 hours (XP mode),

84/165 hours (SP mode),

164/323 hours (LP mode),

233/456 hours (EP mode),

477/935 hours (MLP mode)

Video recording format

Sampling frequency 27MHz

Compression format MPEG2

Audio recording format

Sampling frequency 48kHzCompression format Dolby Digital

Playback

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz,

CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz

Signal-to-noise rat io More than 90 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)

Harmonic distortion Less than 0.02% (AUDIO OUT connector)

Dynamic range More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)

Inputs

ANTENNA IN Antenna input, 75 ohms

VIDEO IN 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2

AUDIO IN 2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack

(L, R) x 2

DV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)

USB IN 4 pin (USB 1.1 standard)

Outputs

VIDEO OUT 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

S-VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , sync negative,

Mini DIN 4-pin x 1(C) 0.3 V (p-p) 75

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , sync negative,

RCA jack x 1, (PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75,

RCA jack x 2

HDMI video/audio output 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)

Audio output (digital audio) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 , RCA jack x 1

Audio output (optical audio) 3 V (p-p), Optical connector x 1

Audio output (analog audio) 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600

,RCA jack (L, R) x 2

Accessories

RF cable (1), Remote control (1), Battery (1), Audio cable (1), Video cable (1)


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