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LG RHT597H Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
DVB-T HDD/DVD RECORDER
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
RHT597H
P/NO : MFL42689442
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL DVB-T HDD/DVD RECORDER Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL RHT597H P/NO : MFL42689442 cover-ENG.indd 1 cover-ENG.indd 1 11. 01. 13 11. 01. 13 12:16 12:16...
  • Page 2 DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSER TO THE BEAM. where you purchased the product. LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully...
  • Page 3 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM 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-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 4 Contents Before you start ........5-6 Remote control .

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM 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 DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW Symbol used in...
  • Page 6 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM 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-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 7 Remote control AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-3, 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-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 8 Main Unit h i j k a 1 1 / I (POWER button) h N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Switches the unit ON or OFF. Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, b Disc Tray press again to exit pause mode.

  • Page 9: Hooking Up The Unit

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 9 Hooking up the unit c SCART connection a Antenna connection Connect one end of the scart Antenna Connect the Terrestrial Antenna cable into the AV1 SCART TV antenna to the (Digital) (Analog) jack on the unit and other ANTENNA IN jack on end to the corresponding in the unit.
  • Page 10 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 10 Hooking up the unit - more you can do Component connection Connect one end of the component(Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT OUT- General about connection PUT jack on the unit and other end to the COMPONENT INPUT jack on your Picture and sound Digital TV is a transmission technology that replaces the traditional analogue Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO...
  • Page 11 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 11 S-Video connection Digital audio connection Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other unit and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV. equipment with a digital input.
  • 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 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 13 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a If you pass the unit signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image decoder (not supplied) to the unit.

  • Page 14: Operating Usb Flash Drive

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 14 Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables. ON REMOTE 1.

  • Page 15: Auto Setup

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 15 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. v v V V 2 Choose a language: [Favorite] Set the program to favorite channel.

  • Page 16: Using The Home Menu

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 16 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: b b B B 3 Select a sub option: v v V V...

  • Page 17: Adjust The Setup Settings

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 17 PHOTO Adjust the SETUP settings 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 ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME USB –...
  • Page 18 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 18 Adjust the SETUP settings - more you can do TV Aspect – Selects the aspects ratio of the connected TV. [4:3 Letter Box]: Select this when connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Adjust the general settings and prefer the wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
  • Page 19 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 19 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 20 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 20 Adjust the lock settings Area code – Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level. This determines which area’s standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the parental lock. See the Area Codes on page 39. DivX Reg.
  • Page 21 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 21 TV Record Audio – Select an audio channel to record when recording a bilin- Finalize – Finalizing is necessary when you play disc recorded with this unit on gual program. other DVD equipment. How long finalization takes depends on the disc condi- tion, recorded length and number of titles.
  • Page 22 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM 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 interval. While the unit is in updating, there may have a disruption in reception for a few hours.

  • Page 23: Displaying Disc Information

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 23 Moving to another title DVD ALL Displaying disc information When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title. ON REMOTE Press DISPLAY twice during playback then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY...
  • Page 24 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 24 Displaying information while watching TV Changing TV program During viewing the TV, Press DISPLAY to display the information displayed Use PR/CH on the remote control to change the programs in memory or use on-screen. numbered (0-9) buttons to select a program directly.

  • Page 25: Using The Digital Epg

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 25 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. 1 Displays the EPG menu: 2 Select a TV program: v v V V...

  • Page 26: Play A Disc

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 26 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. 1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) The recorder gives you access to teletext which is greatly improved in various...
  • Page 27 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 27 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 28: Playing Divx Movie Files

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 28 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 29 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 29 Selecting multiple files or folders on the list Copying file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD You can select not only single file but also multiple files using MARKER You can copy file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD. button.

  • Page 30: Listening To A Music

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 30 Displaying MP3/WMA file information Listening to a music Press DISPLAY while the file you want to show the file information is selected. The unit shows the ID3-Tag information of the file. If the file does not have ON REMOTE ID3-Tag information, [ID3-Tag: None] appears on the screen.

  • Page 31: Viewing A Photo

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 31 Rotate a photo Viewing a photo Use vV to rotate the photo while displayed in full screen. ON REMOTE Viewing photo files as a slide show 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME To slide show photos in the [Photo list], select the [Slide Show] option on the left side of the screen then press ENTER, The [Slide Show] menu appears on the 2 Selects a [PHOTO] option: b b B B...

  • Page 32: Recording

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 32 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. Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source.
  • Page 33 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 33 Canceling a timer recording Time Slip You can cancel a timer record before the timer recording actually starts. Select You can watch the title that you are currently recording to HDD with this func- a timer recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] menu and tion.

  • Page 34: Editing A Title

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 34 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. ON REMOTE Press TIMESHIFT then press PAUSE/STEP while watching live broadcast before answering the phone.
  • Page 35 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 35 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 36 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 36 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 37 RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 37 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. The chapters that you want to combine are created from different titles.

  • Page 38: Dubbing A Title

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 38 About ‘Fast’ copying Dubbing a title Copying between DVD and HDD is a complete digital process and therefore involves no loss of quality in the audio or video. This allow for high speed copy- Using the title list menu, you can dub video contents.

  • Page 39: Language Codes

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 39 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 6565 Croatian 7282...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 40 Troubleshooting Playback The unit does not start playback. General Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) The power does not turned on. Place the disc with the playback side down. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
  • Page 41 Code Number The HDMI cable you are using is fully HDMI-compliant . Using a non-stan- dard cable may result in no picture being output. LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2 Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    RH397D-P_BESPLL1_ENG 1/13/11 11:35 AM Page 42 Specifications Playback Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, General CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz Power consumption Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)
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