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RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG
6/16/08
1:31 PM
Page 1
ENGLISH
RH397D/RH399D
As an E
S
®
Partner, LG
NERGY
TAR
has determined that this product
or product models meet the
E
S
®
guidelines for
NERGY
TAR
energy efficiency.
E
S
®
is a U.S. registered mark.
NERGY
TAR
P/NO : MFL56778744

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  • Page 1 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 1 ENGLISH RH397D/RH399D As an E ® Partner, LG NERGY has determined that this product or product models meet the ® guidelines for NERGY energy efficiency. ® is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY P/NO : MFL56778744...
  • Page 2 (serv- part by an LG authorized service centre. Protect the power cord from physical icing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 3 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 3 Copyrights Open source software notice This product includes Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are Freetype library : copyright © 2003 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 4 Contents Before you start ........5-6 Remote control .

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 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 DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R...
  • Page 6 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 6 Notes on discs Restrictions on copying Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or Some video material is copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be HDD or DVD.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 7 Remote control AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, or Color buttons: Use when an EPG screen is displayed or DV IN). when tuned to a teletext program of a digital broadcast. The function of each button will be described on-screen, and OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.

  • Page 8: Main Unit

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 8 Main Unit h i j k g Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. a 1 1 / I (POWER button) h N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Switches the unit ON or OFF.

  • Page 9: Hooking Up The Unit

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 9 Hooking up the unit c Audio/Video connection Connect one end of the video(yellow) cable to the a Antenna connection VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Antenna Connect the Terrestrial Antenna unit and other end to the...
  • Page 10 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 10 Hooking up the unit Component connection Connect one end of the component (Y PB PR) cables to the COMPONENT General about connection OUTPUT jacks on the unit and other ends to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on Picture and sound your TV.
  • Page 11 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 11 S-Video connection Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the unit 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 AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the unit and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your TV.
  • Page 12 Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one •...

  • Page 13: Operating Usb Flash Drive

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 13 Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, AV IN 2) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables.

  • Page 14: Auto Setup

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 14 Auto setup When the first time to turn on the unit, the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and channels ON REMOTE automatically. 1 Turn on the unit: POWER The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.

  • Page 15: Using The Home Menu

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 15 Switching the program list on the channel editing screen Using the Home Menu You can switch the program list on the channel editing screen. ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Select a main option:...

  • Page 16: Adjust The Setup Settings

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 16 PHOTO Adjust the SETUP settings 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. (page ON REMOTE...
  • Page 17 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 17 Adjust the SETUP settings TV Aspect – Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, [TV Aspect] will be disable in the setup menu. Adjust the general settings...
  • Page 18 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 18 Adjust the language settings Adjust the audio settings Display Menu – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG – Selects the type of digital audio signal when using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
  • Page 19 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 19 Adjust the lock settings [PG] (Parental Guidance Recommended): Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the program. [G] (General Audiences): Content is not offensive to most viewers. [C] (Children’s 7+): This program is designed for age 7 and above.
  • Page 20 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 20 Adjust the recording settings Adjust the disc settings Record Mode Set – Select the picture quality for recording from XP, SP, LP, EP Disc Format – You can Initialize a DVD by pressing ENTER while [Start] is or MLP.

  • Page 21: Displaying Disc Information

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 21 Disc Label – This function allows you to change the default disc name to Displaying disc information something more descriptive. This name appears when you load a disc and when you display disc information on-screen. The keyboard menu appears by ON REMOTE pressing ENTER while [Edit] is selected.
  • Page 22 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 22 Displaying information while watching TV Moving to another title DVD ALL During viewing the TV, Press DISPLAY to display the information displayed on-screen. When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title.
  • Page 23 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 23 Changing TV program Use PR/CH on the remote control to change the programs in memory or use numbered (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 other TV program on the channel list.

  • Page 24: Using The Digital Epg

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 24 Switching the EPG menu Using the digital EPG The EPG screen provides two search menus. Press yellow color button when the EPG menu is displayed. ON REMOTE Now/Next: The screen shows now and next programs.

  • Page 25: Play A Disc

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 25 Viewing a Teletext service Play a disc Teletext is a free broadcasting service by some TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programs, share ON REMOTE prices and many other topics.
  • Page 26 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 26 Pause a playback Playing repeatedly DVD ALL Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( ) to continue Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title, playback. chapter, folder or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal play- back, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF].

  • Page 27: Playing Divx Movie Files

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 27 Divx file requirement Playing DivX ® movie files Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel ON REMOTE DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx” Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME “.txt (Micro DVD format only)”...
  • Page 28 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 28 Selecting multiple files or folders on the list Copying file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD You can select not only a single file but also multiple files using the MARKER You can copy file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD.

  • Page 29: Listening To A Music

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 29 Displaying MP3/WMA file information Listening to music Press DISPLAY while the file you want to show the file information for is selected. The unit shows the ID3-Tag information of the file. If the file does not ON REMOTE have ID3-Tag information, [ID3-Tag: None] appears on the screen.

  • Page 30: Viewing A Photo

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 30 Rotate a photo Viewing a photo Use vV to rotate the photo while displayed in full screen mode. ON REMOTE Viewing photo files as a slide show 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME To view photos as a slide show, in the [Photo list] select the [Slide Show] option...

  • Page 31: Recording

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 31 Setting a timer record Recording This unit can be programmed to record up to 16 timer recordings within a month. The clock must be set correctly before setting a timer recording. Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source.
  • Page 32 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 32 Canceling a timer recording Time Slip You can cancel a timer recording before the timer recording actually starts. You can watch the title that you are currently recording to HDD with this func- Select a timer recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] tion.

  • Page 33: Editing A Title

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 33 Using time shift function Editing a title This feature allow you to pause or rewind live TV, so you do not miss a thing if you were interrupted. Using the Title list menu,you can edit video contents.
  • Page 34 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 34 Before editing Chapter search Video This unit offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, You can select the start of a title by searching a chapter. Select a title that you check the disc type, and select the option available for your disc.
  • Page 35 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 35 Time search Dividing a title Video You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Select Use this function to split a title up into two titles. Select a title that you want to a title that you want to search and press ENTER.
  • Page 36 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 36 Naming a title The chapters that you want to combine are created by deleting a part from an Original title. When a title is recorded by this unit, the title name will be named by a number.

  • Page 37: Dubbing A Title

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 37 About ‘Fast’ copying Dubbing a title Copying between DVD and HDD is a completely digital process and therefore involves no loss of quality in the audio or video. This allows high speed copying Using the title list menu, you can dub video contents.

  • Page 38: Language Codes

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 38 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 Language Code Language Code Afar...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 39 Troubleshooting Playback The unit does not start playback. General Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and regional code.) The power does not turn on. Place the disc with the playback side down.
  • Page 40 Manufacturer Code Number The HDMI cable you are using is fully HDMI-compliant . Using a non-stan- LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2 dard cable may result in no picture being output. Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 Recording format DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO AUDIO IN 2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack Recordable media HDD (RH397D:160GB, RH399D:320GB), (L, R) x 2 DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DV IN 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard) DVD+R(Double Layer), DVD-RAM USB IN 4 pin (USB 1.1 standard)
  • Page 42 RH397D-W_BAUSLL_ENG 6/16/08 1:31 PM Page 42...

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