LG RH2T7-P2L Owner's Manual
LG RH2T7-P2L Owner's Manual

LG RH2T7-P2L Owner's Manual

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RH2T7.2T8-P2L-AAACLLS-ENG
DVB-T HDD/DVD
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: RHT297H
RHT298H
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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  • Page 1 RH2T7.2T8-P2L-AAACLLS-ENG DVB-T HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RHT297H RHT298H Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
  • 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 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TV Viewing ....... . .28-30 Contents Program Guide (Digital program only) ... . .28 Program Selection .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    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.
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front Panel e f g h i j a 1 1 / I (POWER button) 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...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    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: Changes to the favorite title, all. program. TV/RADIO: Switches between TV AUDIO: Selects an audio and Radio modes.
  • Page 10: Hookup And Settings

    Hookup 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.
  • Page 11: General About Connection

    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.
  • Page 12: Connections To Your Tv

    Connections to Your TV SCART connection Connect the AV1 scart jack on the recorder to the Make one of the following connections, depending corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable on the capabilities of your existing equipment. (T).
  • Page 13: Hdmi Connection

    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).
  • Page 14: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder 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) VCR, Cable Box, or Connections Satellite Tuner, etc. Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programs if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.
  • Page 16: Auto Setup

    Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Auto Setup Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the recorder to After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn the audio/video out jacks on your accessory on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup component, using audio/video cables.
  • Page 17: Using The Home Menu

    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.
  • Page 18: General Settings

    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 analog channels and 500 digital channels.
  • Page 19: Program Edit

    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.
  • Page 20: Auto Clock Set / Manual Clock Set

    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.
  • Page 21: Power Save Mode

    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.
  • Page 22: Audio Settings

    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.
  • Page 23: Dtv Rating

    Lock (Parental Control) Settings Area Code (Continued) Enter the code of an area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See DTV Rating “Area Codes”, page 62.). 1. Select [Area Code] option then press B. You can set the ratings to block out all the programs 2.
  • Page 24: Recording Settings

    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.
  • Page 25: Disc Settings

    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.
  • Page 26: Disc Label / Disc Protect / Pbc

    Disc Settings (Continued) Disc Label Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. The disc name can be up to 32 characters long. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
  • Page 27: Displaying Information

    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.
  • Page 28: Tv Viewing

    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 informations for the highlighted program.
  • Page 29: Program Selection

    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.
  • Page 30: Teletext Operation

    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.
  • Page 31: 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 17). 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 32 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) 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 33 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 34 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.
  • Page 35: Playing A Divx Movie File

    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”...
  • Page 36: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma File

    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”...
  • Page 37: Program Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma File

    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.
  • Page 38: 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 39 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...
  • Page 40: 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, 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.
  • Page 41 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 42: Recording

    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.
  • Page 43: Timeshift

    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 favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT”...
  • Page 44: Basic Recording From A Tv

    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).
  • Page 45: Timer Recording

    4. Enter the necessary information for your timer Timer Recording recording(s). This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended v / V (up/down) – change the setting at the recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be current cursor position recorded, the starting and ending time.
  • Page 46: Checking Timer Recording Details

    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 free space on the HDD. is turned on. Power is turned on. 1.
  • Page 47: Recording From An External Input

    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 While the HDD recording is in progress, you can a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the playback a source from other media at the same time.
  • Page 48: Mpeg4 Recording

    MPEG4 Recording Specifications of MPEG4 Recording You can record a video with MPEG4 video format. Video Encoding Format Preparation: Encoding: MPEG4 format Set a recording mode as necessary on the setup Resolution: 640 x 480 (XP, SP, LPmode), 480 x 352 (EP mode), menu.
  • Page 49: Recording From Dv Input

    1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to Recording from DV Input the front panel DV IN jack. See page 16. Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 17). You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this 3.
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: Making A New Playlist

    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.
  • Page 53: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter

    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.
  • Page 54: Naming A Title

    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.
  • Page 55: Sort

    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.
  • Page 56: Divide One Titles Into Two

    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.
  • Page 57: Hide A Chapter/Title

    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.
  • Page 58: Dubbing

    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.
  • Page 59: 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. The menu options appears on the left side of the Menu options appears on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 60: 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 recorder copies at the maximum speed possible.
  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65 Symptom Cause Solution The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 25) 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 66: Specifications

    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 Analog: PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 colour system Digital: DVB-T Standard Compliant...
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