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RH2T5.2T8-WL-NA2ALLB-ENG DVB-T HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RH2T80 RH2T160 RH2T250 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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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 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
JPEG 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.
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)
Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented 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.
About the internal hard disk Remote Control Operation drive Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the Caution Do not mix old and new batteries.
Front Panel e f g h i j a 1 1 POWER g RESOLUTION Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. - HDMI: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i c Display window - COMPONENT: 576i, 576p Shows the current status of the recorder.
Remote Control GUIDE: Displays the Program Guide. DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display. RETURN (O): Removes the menu. REC (z): Starts recording. ZOOM: Enlarges video image. REPEAT: Repeat chapter, track, FAV: Shows favorite program list title, all. menu. TV/RADIO: Switches between TV AUDIO: Selects an audio and Radio modes.
Hook-up and Settings Rear Panel g h i a ANTENNA IN h COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P i S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connect to a TV with Y P inputs.
General about connection Connecting to the antenna Picture and sound Remove the antenna cable plug from your TV set and Digital TV is a transmission technology that replaces insert it into the antenna socket at the back of the the traditional analogue technique. recorder.
Connections to Your TV Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the Make one of the following connections, depending on video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V). the capabilities of your existing equipment. S-Video connection Tips Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the recorder...
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using an HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).
Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analogue 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).
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Auto Setup Connections After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Jacks Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner Connect the input jacks (AV IN 1, AV IN 2) on the channels automatically.
Using the Home Menu Initial Settings From the Home Menu screen you can access all the In this menu system, there are several ways to Media for playback and recording of the recorder. customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require 1.
General Settings Manual Channel Add This feature manually adds channels. Auto Programming Note: Password is needed to access the [Add Channel] This recorder is equipped with a frequency option if [Lock System] option is set to [On]. synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 88 analogue channels and 500 digital channels.
Switching the program list to DIGITAL TV, Program Edit ANALOG TV, or RADIO You can edit a channel manually (name, move, etc.). 1. Press v to move the highlight position to top of the Note: program list. Password is needed to access the [Program Edit] 2.
Program Edit (Continued) Manual Clock Set Program Edit 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. You can perform a search to select and store TV 2. Use v / V to select [Manual] option then press channels manually. ENTER. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 on the 3.
General Settings (Continued) Language Settings Power Save Mode You can set up the unit into an economic power save mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off. [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active. [ON] Power Save Mode is active.
Audio Settings Lock (Parental Control) 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. Lock System Allows you to set up specific programs and ratings Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG through blocking schemes.
If you forget your 4-digit code Lock (Parental Control) Settings If you forget your password, to clear the current (Continued) password, follow the procedure below. 1. Display Setup menu then select an 1 level icon. Parental Guidance 2. Use the Number buttons to enter the 6-digit number “210499”.
Recording Settings TV Recording Audio When TV recording with bilingual, you can choose audio channel to record. [Main+Sub] Main language and Sub language [Main] Main language only [Sub] Sub language only Auto Chapter When DVD recording, chapter markers are put in specified setting.
Disc Settings Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the Disc Format disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will Finalizing a disc creates a menu screen for navigating initialize the disc.
[Standby mode] Press ENTER to update the software Disc Settings (Continued) when this unit is turned off. Check mark appears. (Updated time: At every 3:00, 9:00, 15:00 and 21:00 Disc Label o’clock) Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name [Operation Mode] Press ENTER to update the appears when you load the disc and when you display software when this unit is turned on.
Displaying Information Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc Displaying Information while TV viewing loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status. During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to display/ remove the information displayed on-screen. Note: Program information is dependant and supplied by 2.
TV Viewing To tune to another current channel Use b / B / v / V to select a current channel then press ENTER. You can watch the channel. Program Guide To display the Full Information window (Digital program only) You can view detail information for the highlighted program.
Program Selection Switching Program List You can switch the program list to DIGITAL TV, You can select a program as shown below. ANALOG TV, or RADIO Number buttons 1. Press v to move the highlight position to top of the program list.
Teletext Operation Teletext on/off Teletext is an optional function, therefore only those Press (TEXT) to switch to teletext. with the teletext system can receive the teletext The initial page or last page appears on the broadcast. screen. Teletext is a free service broadcast by some TV Two page numbers, TV station name, date and stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on time are displayed on the screen headline.
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).
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General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations Discs REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a DVD ALL desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off) DVD, Video mode DVD-R/RW (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Note: If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
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If a menu screen is displayed Marker Search The menu screen may be displayed first after loading DVD ALL a DVD which contains a menu. To enter a Marker Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the You can start playback from up to six memorized title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to points.
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PIP (Picture in Picture) 3D Surround DVD ALL DivX DVD ALL This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two This function enables you to view the stored stations conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or in sub picture during playback.
Playing a DivX Movie File 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. [Play] Start playback the selected title. The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the files, read “DivX file requirement”...
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. file [Play] Start playback the selected title. The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. [Random] Start or stop random playback. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the file requirement”...
Program Playback with Audio Program List menu options CD and MP3/WMA file 1. Press v / V to select a track/file on the Program List then press ENTER. Program Playback enables you to make custom The menu options appear. playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files.
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.
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Skip Images To listen to music while slide show simultaneously While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the You can display photo files while listening to previous file. MP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD. Rotate Images Note: Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture...
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX Naming a file on the HDD file You can name MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/ folder(s) on the HDD independently. Names can be up These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for to 32 characters long. example, other kind’s files are operated same way.
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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.
Recording Notes for recording 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 12 hours continuously. Notes: You cannot record a radio channel and teletext. This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or The recording times shown are not exact because the CD-RW discs.
Timeshift Jump to Start or End during Timeshift 1. Press and hold ENTER about 1 second during Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the timeshift. The menu will appear. telephone rings while you are watching your favourite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT”...
Basic Recording from a TV 4. Press REC (z) once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. the display window.) Recording starts immediately and continues until the Recording continues until you press STOP (x) disc is full or you stop the recording.
Timer Recording Notes: This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 The timer indicator lights in the display window 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.
Checking Timer Recording Timer Recording Troubleshooting Details Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: Programming can be checked whenever the recorder There is no disc loaded and there is not free space is turned on. on the HDD.
Recording from an External Simultaneous recording and Input playback Recording from External Components Playback another title during recording You can record from an external component, such as Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the disk drive (HDD) are completely independent.
MPEG4 Recording Specifications of MPEG4 Recording You can record a video with MPEG4 video format. Video Encoding Format Encoding: MPEG4 format Preparation: Resolution: Set a recording mode as necessary on the setup 640 x 480 (XP, SP, LPmode), 480 x 352 (EP mode), menu.
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to Recording from DV Input the front panel DV IN jack. See page 15. Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 16). You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this 3.
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.
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.
Making a New Playlist Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or Playlist title even if it is already registered.
If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the Deleting an Original or Playlist titles are combined into one. Title/Chapter When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+RW increases remaining recording When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist time.
4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name Naming a Title 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.
Combining Two Chapters Into Sort This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. into one.
Divide One Title Into Two Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER.
Additional functions for the Hide a Chapter/Title recordable DVD discs You can skip playing chapters or titles without deleting from the disc. Using the Title List menu, you can use the disc setting functions without entering the setup menu. 1. Use v V b B to choose a chapter or title you want to hide on the Title List or Chapter List menu, then 1.
authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse Dubbing engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL Before Dubbing HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY Use the copying features of this recorder to: CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
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. The menu options appears on the left side of the Menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
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 recorder copies at the maximum speed possible.
Reference Additional Information Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 3. To play back a title, select the title you want then 1.
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...
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.
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. The TV is not set to receive recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output.
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Symptom Cause Solution The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 24) 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.
Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 55 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot Net weight (approx.) 4.0 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system Analogue: PAL B/G colour system Digital: DVB-T Standard Compliant...