LG LRH-880 Owner's Manual

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RH265-MM_NA1CLLB_ENG_MFL36926588
HDD/DVD
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: LRH-880
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
http://www.LG.ca
Call us and we will
guide you through
your first recording,
for free.
1-888-542-2623
(LGCANADA)

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  • Page 1 RH265-MM_NA1CLLB_ENG_MFL36926588 http://www.LG.ca HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LRH-880 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-888-542-2623 (LGCANADA)
  • Page 2 CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK frequency energy.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording from an External Input ...38 Simultaneous recording and playback ..38 Introduction ......5-10 About the symbol display .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Notes on Discs To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Handling Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain for future Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the reference. disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface.
  • Page 6: Recordable And Playable Discs

    Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)
  • Page 7: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
  • Page 8: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    About the internal Hard Disk Drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss.
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel a 1 1 POWER button e AV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, b Disc Tray Camcorder, etc.). Insert a disc here. f Z (OPEN/CLOSE) c Display window Opens or closes the disc tray.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control AV/INPUT: Changes the input to TIMESHIFT: Activates pause live use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2). TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV program. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel. DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD (or HDD to DVD).
  • Page 11: Hookup And Settings

    Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a ANTENNA IN g COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P h AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with Y P inputs.
  • Page 12: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv

    Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV a Antenna Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANTENNA IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANTENNA IN jack.
  • Page 13: Connections To Your Tv

    If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Connections to Your TV television, you may take advantage of the recorder’s progressive scan output for the highest video Make one of the following connections, depending on resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the the capabilities of your existing equipment.
  • Page 14: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).
  • Page 15: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

    Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables.
  • Page 16: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn Media for playback and recording of the recorder. on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner 1.
  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Auto Channel Set Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna In this menu system, there are several ways to or cable TV system as shown on page 12. customize the settings provided. Most menus consist This Recorder is equipped with a frequency of three levels to set up the options, but some require synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 greater depth for the variety of settings.
  • Page 18 General Settings (Continued) Power Save Mode You can set up the unit into an economic power save Clock Set mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off. 1. Select [Clock Set] option then press B. [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.
  • Page 19: Language Settings

    Language Settings Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream”...
  • Page 20: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER then input the current password and input the new 4-digit code. Input it again to verify.
  • Page 21: Recording Settings

    Recording Settings Disc Settings Disc Format If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears.
  • Page 22 Disc Settings (Continued) Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name Finalize appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. disc can be played on a regular DVD player or For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 23: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    General Explanation of Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc On-Screen Display loaded on-screen. This manual gives basic instructions for operating the 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status. recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.
  • Page 24: Playback

    Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 16). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point).
  • Page 25 General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations Discs REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a DVD ALL desired repeat mode. HDD, DVD, Video mode DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes: On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function.
  • Page 26 If a menu screen is displayed Marker Search The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD ALL DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. To enter a Marker You can start playback from up to six memorized Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the points.
  • Page 27 3D Surround DVD ALL This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi- channel audio from a home theater system. 1.
  • Page 28: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX List] menu then press ENTER. files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. [Movie List] menu options appear.
  • Page 29: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma File

    Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Audio CD and Music menu options file 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. The menu options appear.
  • Page 30: Viewing A Jpeg File

    Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing menu then press ENTER. JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on The menu options appear.
  • Page 31 Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. View Slide Shows 1.
  • Page 32: Editing A Mp3/Wma, Jpeg, Divx File

    Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX Naming a file on the HDD file You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD independently. Names can be up to 32 characters These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for long. example, other kind’s files are operated same way. 1.
  • Page 33 Copying a file(s) to the HDD Moving a file(s) to the other folder on the You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to the HDD. You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to the other folder on 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. the HDD.
  • Page 34: Recording

    Recording Notes: The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on the HDD is 255. About DVD recording Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of 10 hours continuously. Notes: Notes for recording This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.
  • Page 35: Timeshift

    Timeshift Marker Search in Timeshift mode You can mark one in Timeshift mode. Press MARKER Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the at the desired point during Timeshift. telephone rings while you are watching your favorite Press SEARCH to recall the marked scene.
  • Page 36: Basic Recording From A Tv

    Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a Recording starts immediately and continues until the recording easily of a preset length without using the disc is full or you stop the recording.
  • Page 37: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Notes: The timer indicator lights in the display window This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 when the recorder is in standby with the timer programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended active. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power Save recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be Mode] is ON.) recorded, the starting and ending time.
  • Page 38: Recording From An External Input

    Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress 4. Press z REC once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in After a timer recording has started, you can still the display window.) cancel the program. Recording continues until you press STOP (x) You can stop a timer recording in progress.
  • Page 39: Editing

    Editing 1 2 3 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist.
  • Page 40: Hdd, Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

    HDD, VR Mode: Original and Adding Chapter Markers Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the During playing back, at the point you want to start a Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.
  • Page 41: Making A New Playlist

    Adding Additional Title/Chapters Making a New Playlist to the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits Playlist title even if it is already registered.
  • Page 42: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter

    Deleting an Original or Playlist Deleting a Part Title/Chapter You can delete a part which you do not want in the When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist title. menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the 1.
  • Page 43: Naming A Title

    Naming a Title 4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. You can name the titles. The names can be up to 32 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. characters long.
  • Page 44: Sorting The Title List

    Divide One Title Into Two Sorting the Title List This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily.
  • Page 45: Combining Two Chapters Into One

    Combining Two Chapters Into Additional functions for the recordable DVD discs Using the Title List menu, you can use the disc setting Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters functions without entering the setup menu. into one. 1. On the DVD Title List menu, use b / B / v / V to 1.
  • Page 46: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Moving a Playlist Chapter If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. [Show] option on the menu.
  • Page 47: Dubbing

    CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL Dubbing HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE Before Dubbing PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED Use the copying features of this recorder to: THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to...
  • Page 48: Dubbing From Hdd To Dvd

    Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to to dub then press ENTER. dub then press ENTER. Menu options appears on the left side of the Selecting multiple titles on HDD screen.
  • Page 49: One Touch Copy (Hdd To Dvd)

    One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The copy will be made in the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) that is currently set.
  • Page 50: Reference

    Reference Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) Additional Information Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or Viewing Title List menu displayed on DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play other DVD Recorders or Players DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.
  • Page 51: Language Codes

    Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian 7684...
  • Page 52: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote Control

    Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is You can control the sound level, input source, and listed in the table below, set the appropriate power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote.
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Solution Symptom The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall No power. outlet securely. No picture. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set Press TV/DVD on the remote control to TV.
  • Page 54 Symptom Cause Solution The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 22) Cannot play a disc recorded using this Some players will not play even a No solution. recorder on another finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player.
  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V~, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 285 mm (w x h x d) without foot Net weight (approx.) 3.5 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system NTSC color system Recording format...
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