LG RHT397H Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. LG Manuals
  4. DVD Recorder
  5. RHT397H
  6. Manual

LG RHT397H Manual

Lg digital tv recorder with 160gb hard disk drive and dvd recorder
Hide thumbs Also See for RHT397H:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Owner's Manual
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG
8/28/08
2:41 PM
Page 1
ENGLISH
RHT389H/RHT388H/RHT387H
RHT399H/RHT398H/RHT397H
FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
P/NO : MFL56778791

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for LG RHT397H

Summary of Contents for LG RHT397H

  • Page 1 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 1 ENGLISH RHT389H/RHT388H/RHT387H RHT399H/RHT398H/RHT397H FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL. P/NO : MFL56778791...
  • Page 2 This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. European representative: LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands (Tel : +31-036-547-8940)
  • Page 3 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 3 POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz. WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 4 Contents Before you start ........5-6 Remote control .

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 5 Before you start Recordable and Playable discs This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types. DVD-R Symbol used in this manual Logos Re-Writable...
  • Page 6 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 6 Notes on discs Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the record- ed side) of a disc.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 7 Remote control POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF. DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD. HDD: Selects the unit’s mode to HDD. OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

  • Page 8: Main Unit

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 8 Main Unit RHT389H/RHT388H/RHT387H RHT399H/RHT398H/RHT397H j c k a 1 1 / I (POWER button) Switches the unit ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray.

  • Page 9: Hooking Up The Unit

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 9 Hooking up the unit a Antenna connection Connect the Terrestrial Antenna TV antenna to the (Digital) ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If you want to use an indoor antenna, use one and/or with a signal amplifier rated at 5V, 100mA and set [Antenna Feed 5V] to [ON] in the setup...
  • Page 10 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 10 Hooking up the unit - more you can do General about connection Picture and sound Digital TV is a transmission technology that replaces the traditional analogue technique. This means that several TV channels, radio channels and other digital services can be transmitted on the same space as just one analogue channel.
  • Page 11 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 11 S-Video connection Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV. Connect one end of the audio cable (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUT- PUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV.
  • Page 12 - The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device. What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this HDD/DVD recorder can be controlled by the TV’s remote control when connected to a LG TV with SIMPLINK through the HDMI connection.
  • Page 13 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 13 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the unit. Disconnect the unit’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. You do not need to turn on the unit to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV.

  • Page 14: Operating Usb Flash Drive

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 14 Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the HDD/DVD recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables. Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer DV tapes to DVD.

  • Page 15: Auto Setup

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 15 Auto setup During the first use of the HDD/DVD recorder , the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and channels automatically. 1 Turn on the unit: The initial setup wizard appears on the screen. 2 Choose a language: 3 Select the chosen language: 4 Check the antenna and go to the next step:...

  • Page 16: Using The Home Menu

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 16 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 the top of the program list. Press b B to select [DIGITAL TV], [ANALOG TV] or [RADIO] then press v V to select a program on the list.

  • Page 17: Adjust The Setup Settings

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 17 PHOTO HDD – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on HDD. (page 31) DISC – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the disc. (page USB – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 18 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 18 Adjust the SETUP settings - more you can do Adjust the general settings Auto Programming – This option automatically scans and sets the available channels. Password is needed to access this option, if [Lock System] option is set to [On].
  • Page 19 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 19 Adjust the language settings Display Menu – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle – Select a language for the Menu/Audio/Subtitle. [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Others]: To select another language, press number buttons then OK( ) to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 39.
  • Page 20 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 20 Adjust the lock settings To access the Lock System, DVD Rating, DTV Rating, Set Password or Area Code options, you must enter the 4-digit password. If you have not yet entered a password you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password. Enter it again to verify.
  • Page 21 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 21 TV Record Audio – Select an audio channel to record when recording a bilin- gual program. [Main+Sub]: Main language and sub language [Main]: Main language only [Sub]: Sub language only Auto Chapter – When DVD recording, chapter markers are added automatical- ly in every specified interval (5, 10 or 15 min.).
  • Page 22 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 22 Adjust the network settings Software Update – Your recorder is able to keep the built-in digital tuner up to date with the latest software. You can either check for updates manually, or have the unit do it automatically at regular intervals. While the HDD/DVD recorder is updating, there may be a disruption in reception for a few hours.

  • Page 23: Displaying Disc Information

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 23 Displaying disc information 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: 2 Displays current status of playback: 3 Displays the playback menu: 4 Select an item: 5 Adjust the playback menu settings: 6 Exit the disc playback menu: Displaying disc Information - more you can do Adjusting playback menu item You can select an item by pressing v V and change or select the setting by...
  • Page 24 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 24 Displaying information while watching TV Whilst using the HDD/DVD recorder to watch TV, Press INFO (i) to display the information displayed on-screen. a Indicates channel number, station name, and audio signal (Stereo, Bilingual, Mono) received by the tuner. (The audio signal indication is available only for the analog channels.) b Indicates media name and format.

  • Page 25: Using The Digital Epg

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 25 Using the digital EPG 1 Displays the EPG menu: 2 Select a TV program: 3 Displays the next/previous menu list: 4 Shows the selected program currently on air: 5 Exit the EPG menu: Using the digital EPG - more you can do About the digital EPG The digital EPG shows a table of scheduled digital TV programs and detailed information about individual programs.

  • Page 26: Play A Disc

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 26 Viewing a digital text service Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this recorder has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters.
  • Page 27 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 27 Pause a playback Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( playback. Frame-by-Frame playback DVD ALL 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 / B repeatedly during PAUSE mode.

  • Page 28: Playing Divx Movie Files

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 28 Playing DivX ® movie files 1 Displays the HOME menu: 2 Selects a [MOVIE] option: 3 Selects an option that contains DivX file: 4 Selects a movie file from the menu: 5 Plays the selected movie file: 6 Stops the playback: Playing a DivX ®...
  • Page 29 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 29 Selecting multiple files or folders on the list You can select not only a single file but also multiple files using the MARKER button. Press MARKER on the desired file(s) to select multiple files. 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 or folder on the list.

  • Page 30: Listening To A Music

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 30 Listening to a music 1 Displays the HOME menu: 2 Select a [MUSIC] option: 3 Selects an option that contains music: 4 Selects a music from the menu: 5 Plays the selected music: 6 Stops the playback: Listening to a music - more you can do Music List menu options Select which file/track you would like to play from the menu and press OK( ).

  • Page 31: Viewing A Photo

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 31 Viewing a photo 1 Displays the HOME menu: 2 Selects a [PHOTO] option: 3 Selects an option that contains photo file: 4 Selects a photo from the list: 5 Displays the selected photo in full screen: 6 Returns to the Photo List: Viewing a photo - more you can do Photo List menu options...

  • Page 32: Recording

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 32 Recording Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source. The recording continues until the media is full, you stop the recording or the progress of recording is more than 12 hours. 1 Selects a recording mode: You can select a recording mode on the SETUP menu.
  • Page 33 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 33 Canceling a timer recording You can cancel a timer recording before the timer actually starts. Select a timer recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] menu and press CLEAR. Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the unit will not record when: –...

  • Page 34: Editing A Title

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 34 Using time shift function This feature allow you to pause or rewind live TV, so you do not miss a thing if you were interrupted. Press TIMESHIFT then press PAUSE/STEP while watching live broadcast before answering the phone.
  • Page 35 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 35 Before editing This HDD/DVD recorder offers various editing options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type, and select the option available for your disc. You can enjoy advanced editing functions with VR mode formatted DVD (DVD-RW or DVD-RAM).
  • Page 36 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 36 Time search Video You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Select a title that you wish to search and press OK( ). Select [Time] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen and press OK( ) to display the [Search] menu.
  • Page 37 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 37 Naming a title When a title is recorded by this HDD/DVD recorder, the title name will be named by a number. You can change a title name by using this function. Select the title that you wish to change the name and press OK( ). Select [Rename] or [Title Name] option from the menu on the left of the screen and press OK( ) to display the keyboard menu.

  • Page 38: Dubbing A Title

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 38 Dubbing a title Using the title list menu, you can dub video contents. 1 Selects a recording media: 2 Displays a [Title List] menu: 3 Selects a title you want to dub: 4 Displays an editing menu: 5 Selects the [Dubbing] option: 6 Displays the [Dubbing] menu: 7 Sets the [Rec mode] option:...

  • Page 39: Language Codes

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 39 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Afrikaans 6570 Czech 6783 Albanian 8381 Danish 6865 Ameharic 6577 Dutch...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 40 Troubleshooting General The power does not turn on. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. There is no picture. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 41 While holding down TV POWER button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below). Release the TV POWER button to complete setting. Manufacturer Code Number LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2 Zenith 1, 3, 4 Samsung...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Digital: DVB-T Standard Compliant Recording format Recording Recording format DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO Recordable media HDD (RHT387H/RHT397H: 160GB, RHT388H/RHT398H: 250GB, RHT389H/RHT399H: 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),...
  • Page 43 RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 43...
  • Page 44 2:41 PM Page 44 ● LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee. 1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.

This manual is also suitable for:

Rht387hRht398hRht399hRht389hRht388h

Table of Contents