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LH-RH9509TA_NA5ILLD_ENG HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver System OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL:LH-RH9500TA (Main Unit: LH-RH9500P Speakers: LHS-95TA9S, LHS-95TA9C, LHS-95TA9A) CD-R/RW Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dedicated circuit; DO NOT OPEN That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. CAUTION: THESE SERVICING Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY...
Introduction About the Symbol Display To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future “ ” may appear on your TV display during reference. operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific This manual provides information on the operation DVD video disc.
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 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.
About the internal hard disk Card useable on this unit drive Compact Flash Card (CF) Micro Drive (MD) The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of Secure Digital Card (SD) equipment. Please use the recorder following the Multi Media Card (MMC) guidelines below to protect against possible HDD SmartMedia Card (SMC)
Disc-related terms DVD +R (Double Layer) PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only) Double layer recording technology offers two Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) recordable layers on a single DVD disc, providing version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer with the system via menus, search functions, or other DVDs.
Front Panel PROG. a POWER h Remote Sensor Switches the HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver ON or Point the recorder remote control here. OFF. i VOLUME CONTROL b Disc Tray Turn the knob clockwise to increase sound level, counterclockwise to decrease sound level. Insert a disc here.
Remote Control POWER OPEN/CLOSE Turns HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver ON Opens and closes the disc tray. and OFF. FM/AM Tuner select Changes the input to use for recording. Select FM or AM band as the listening (Tuner, AV1, AV2, OPT, AV 3, AV4 or DV). choice.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel c d e a AC Power Cord i S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to an S-Video Input on TV. Plug into the power source. b ANT.IN j VIDEO IN 1 Connect the aerial to this terminal. Connect the video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder).
Connections to Your TV Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the Make one of the following connections, depending video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V). on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Audio (Left/Right) Connection When using the Pr Pb Y jacks, set the VIDEO Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the...
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack Connections Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder. Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus VCR, Cable Box, or programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) Satellite Tuner, etc.
Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer the audio/video out jacks on your accessory DV tapes to DVD.
Assembling and Connecting to the Speakers The speakers are detached from the speaker stands. Connect the speaker cables and assemble the front speakers from speaker stands as illustrated. How to connect the Speakers Connect the speaker cables to the appropriate terminals on the bottom of each front speaker.
Speaker System Connections Connect the SYSTEM to the SYSTEM SELECTOR rear of the Active Subwoofer Speaker, using the supplied System cable. Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). Notes: Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –...
Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer.
Mini Glossary for Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality When playing recordings of live music and classic, this mode provides a feeling similar to actually being in a small concert hall. digital audio from DTS program sources bearing the trademark such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.
Delay Time Setting In Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic mode it is Center delay time setting (Dolby Digital mode assumed that the distance from the listener to each of only) the speakers is equal. If not then setting the delay If the distance of DF is equal to the distance of DC in times of the center or rear speakers the sound will be the left figure, set the Center Delay Time as 0ms.
XTS pro 5. If setting is complete, press LEVEL. The unique sound quality of the LG Technology creates the optimum sound for you to play the perfect playback of the original sound and to feel the living sound source.
Using the Home Menu 6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for playback 7.
Program Edit Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, channels manually. move, etc.). When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. display for setting channels appears.
Auto Clock Set TV Aspect When Channel auto search is completed the actual Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in standard or wide). the recorder display is not correct, the clock must be [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen set manually.
Progressive Scan Initialization Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality You can reset the recorder to its original factory pictures with less flickering. settings and initialize the HDD or Memory Card. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the PROGRESSIVE SCAN or HDMI jacks, but are recorder to all its factory settings.
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle Audio Settings [Original]Refers to the original language in which Dolby Digital the disc was recorded. [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” when enjoying [Other] To select another language, press number original Dolby Digital Audio (Set to this mode buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding ordinary).
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area.
Recording Settings DivX DivX Registration Code We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) Record Mode Set registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more You can set the picture quality for recording; information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
DV Recording Audio Disc Settings You need to set this if you have a camcorder using Disc Format 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for initialize the disc.
Finalize Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name disc can be played on a regular DVD player or appears when you load the disc and when you display computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.
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 Example: DVD-RW in VR mode allow only limited operation during playback.
Playback Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file or Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be Video CD available on the Setup menu. Playback Setup Moving to another TITLE Turn the TV on and select the video input source DivX Video connected to the recorder.
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Slow Motion Repeat A-B Video Video To repeat a sequence. 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. The HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver will now go into 1. Press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. “ PAUSE mode. A * ” appears briefly on the TV screen. 2.
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Disc Menu Marker Search 1. Press MENU/LIST. Video The disc menu is displayed. 2. To remove the disc menu, press MENU/LIST To enter a Marker again. You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the Camera Angle desired point on the disc.
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Subtitles Last Condition Memory DivX This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last Press SUBTITLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to see the different subtitle languages. disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder.
Playing a DivX Movie File 2. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. The recorder can play Divx files on HDD, CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read Press SETUP b [LANGUAGE] b [Disc Subtitle] “About DivX movie files” on page 37. then select the language you have found.
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About DivX movie files Playable DivX file “.avi”, “.divx” DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is Playable DivX subtitle limited as follows: “.smi”, “.srt”, Available resolution size of the DivX file is under “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, 720x576 (W x H) pixel. “.txt (Micro DVD format only)”...
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.
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Repeat About MP3/WMA audio files Audio CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off MP3 / WMA file compatibility with this recorder is Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. limited as follows: TRACK: repeats the current track. Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within ALL: repeats the all tracks on the disc.
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 menu options 1. Press v / V to select a file on the Program List The recorder can play JPEG files on the CD-R/RW, then press ENTER. DVD±R/RW, HDD, or Memory Card. Before playing The menu options appear. JPEG recordings, read “About JPEG image files”...
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View Slide Shows 5. Press MARKER to select multiple files. Select [Select All] option to select all tracks then 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu press ENTER. (Refer to “Photo menu options” on page 41). Select [Deselect All] option to deselect all 2.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX Naming a file on the HDD or Memory Card file You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD or Memory These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for Card independently. Names can be up to 32 example, other kind’s files are operated same way.
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Copying a file(s) to another media or Moving a file(s) folder You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or from the current location. folder.
Note: 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: Notes for recording This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.
Timeshift Clip Record Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the You can edit during Timeshift to store the program on telephone rings while you are watching your favorite the HDD (Hard Disk Drive). live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” before answering the phone.
Basic Recording from a TV To Pause the Recording 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause recording. Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. 2. When you want to continue recording, press Recording starts immediately and continues until the PAUSE/STEP (X).
3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing Timer Recording REC MODE repeatedly. (HQ, SQ, LQ, EQ) This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended the recorder.
Timer Recording with ® System This system makes programming timer recordings 7. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by very simple. Most TV guides publish S the recorder. programming numbers with their program details.If To check the programming, the Timer Record List you want to make a timer recording of a program, you will appear.
Checking Timer Recording If two or more timer programs overlap: The earlier program takes priority. Details When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts. Programming can be checked whenever the recorder If two programs are set to start at exactly the same is turned on.
Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this the front panel DV IN jack. See page 14. recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.
Title List and Chapter List Menu 1 2 3 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 You can create chapters within a title by inserting Titles, Chapters and Parts chapter marks at the desired points. Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or Note: more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Chapter markers are inserted at regular intervals Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.
Adding Additional Title/Chapters Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to to the Playlist the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need Playlist title even if it is already registered.
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.
Naming a Title Sort You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. This function allows you to access show listings Names can be up to 32 characters long. organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch 1.
3. Press ENTER. Combining Two Titles Into One Title Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted. Current picture Use this function to combine two adjacent Original- HDD titles into one. Notes: The first title’s This function is not available if there is only one thumbnail titles within the HDD.
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.
Dubbing Before Dubbing Copyright Recording equipment should be used only for lawful Use the copying features of this recorder to: copying and you are advised to check carefully what Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to is lawful copying in the area in which you are a 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. 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) One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is title to the HDD in real time.
2. Press TITLE in Play mode. Reference Title List menu will appear as shown below. Additional Information You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). 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.
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...
Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Preset radio stations in the ’s memory first (see Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down “Presetting radio stations” on the left). the volume.
RDS Operation Programme Search (PTY) This unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. broadcasts with Programme Type (PTY) codes that Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for indicate the type of material being broadcast.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution 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 Cannot play a disc The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 30) 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 49 X 350 mm (w x h x d) without foot Mass (approx.) 4.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 colour system Recording format...