RH1878P1/RH1888P1/RH1979P1/RH1989P1-NA4ULL-ENG HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RH188/RH188H RH199/RH199H Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Availability of copying or moving feature . . . . . . .6 About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Notes on Discs To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
Introduction 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.
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.
Introduction About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Do not move the recorder while it is on. Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan.
Front Panel a b c d e f g h i jk RH188/RH188H l m a b c d e f g h n i jk RH199/RH199H l m a POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder. T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode. REC: The recorder is recording. HDD: The recorder is HDD mode. DVD: The recorder is DVD mode. HDD b B DVD: The recorder is dubbing. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode.
a b c d e a POWER: Switches the recorder ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. DVD: Selects the unit’s function mode to DVD. HDD: Selects the unit’s function mode to HDD. AV/INPUT: Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1-4, or DV IN). 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD (or HDD to DVD). TV Control Buttons: See page 56. b AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a j b c d e l m k f g h i n a AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. i AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. b HDMI Connector (Type A) (RH188H, RH199H only) HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video. j RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your TV/monitor c EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.).
SCART connection Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. When using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch to COMPONENT. When using the SCART jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT SELECT switch to RGB. Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable (T).
HDMI connection (RH188H/RH199H only) HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. H 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 19).
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 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) A X Hookup and Settings Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audi
TV Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite Tuner, etc. 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 recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page 18) and set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu (page 17).
Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3, AV IN 4) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available. Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) 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.
Using the Home Menu General Operation From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears. 3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. 4.
Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER. 4. Use v / V to select the program option then press ENTER. [Program Edit] Sets the channel manually. See “Program Edit” on the right. [Station Rename] Changes the station name. The display for entering characters appears. To enter characters, see page 47.
General Settings (Continued) Progressive Scan (RH188/RH199 only) Auto Clock Set Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON].
Audio Settings Initialization 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. You can reset the recorder to its original factory settings and initialize the HDD. [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset.
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] then press ENTER. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content.
Recording Settings AV2 Recording Hookup and Settings You can select the type of the signal when recording video input signal from the device connected to the EURO AV2 DECODER socket. [Auto] The video input signal will automatically follow the video signal received. [CVBS] Only for recording CVBS input signal. [RGB] Only for recording RGB input signal.
Disc Settings (Continued) Disc Label Finalize 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. 1. Select [Disc Label] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 47.
This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press ENTER or DISPLAY to display/remove the information displayed on-screen.
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 16). 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). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc.
General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off), DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (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. See page 22. If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
If a menu screen is displayed DVD VCD The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. DVD Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. VCD Use the number buttons to select the track you want to view. Press RETURN (O) to return to the menu screen.
3D Surround -RWVR -R +R DVD -RWVideo VCD RAM +RW DivX This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multichannel audio from a home theater system. PIP (Picture in Picture) HDD -RWVideo VCD RAM +RW -R +R -RWVR DVD This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback.
Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. [Movie List] menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2.
Audio CD and Music menu options The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 2. Select [MUSIC] option.
Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. You can select all MP3/WMA files and folders on the Music menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Program List menu options 1.
Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right. 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [PHOTO] option. 3.
Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page 31). To listen to music while slide show simultaneously You can display photo files while listening to MP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD. 1.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s files are operated same way. Naming a file on the HDD You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Select a file you wish to rename on the menu. Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) from the HDD 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the menu. You can erase MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/ folder(s) on the HDD. 3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER.
Copying a file(s) to another media or folder You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Selecting multiple files (folders) Moving a file(s) You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted from the current location. 1. Follow steps 1-3 as shown left. 2.
About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Timeshift HDD Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. After the phone call or viewing interruption, press “PLAY” or “SCAN” to watch the program. Press “STOP” to return to the live broadcast.
Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. To Pause the Recording 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause recording. 2. When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X). Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. To record one TV program while watching another 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 1. Press TV/DVD to select the TV mode during recording.
Timer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. 2. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to “Disc Format” on page 21.) 1. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear.
Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+ System This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish VIDEO Plus+ programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding VIDEO Plus+ programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All you have to do is tell the recorder the recording mode, and whether it’s a once-only recording, or a regular recording.
Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. If two or more timer programs overlap: The earlier program takes priority. When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 15. Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 16). Recording from a Digital Camcorder You can record from a digital camcorder connected to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Using the recorder’s remote, you can control both the camcorder and this recorder.
Simultaneous recording and playback Playback another title during recording Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play back video from the other source at the same time. 1. Start recording. 2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3. Use the v / V / b / B and ENTER buttons to select a different media type that you want to play back. 4. Start Playback.
Editing 12 3 4 5 6 7 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. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR RAM Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 46). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Time Search RAM +RW -R HDD -RWVR -RWVideo +R You can select start point of the title. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title List menu then press ENTER.
Sort HDD This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title ListHDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appears. Combining Two Titles Into One HDD Use this function to combine two adjacent OriginalHDD titles into one.
Divide One Titles Into Two HDD +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One HDD -RWVR +RW +R RAM Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title. 1.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR RAM Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER. 4. Use b / B / v / V to choose the place you want to move the chapter to then press ENTER.
authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player. Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying is to use the One Touch Copy feature.
Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. Menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER. Dubbing menu appears. 3. Use b / B to select record mode (XP, SP, LP, EP, or Fast), then press V. ‘Start’ icon is highlighted.
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. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to DVD. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied. Playback continues while copying.
Reference 2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). Additional Information Overwriting Recording +RW 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. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-4, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu. 3.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Solution The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to TV. Press TV/DVD on the remote control repeatedly to choose DVD mode. TV indicator disappears in the display window. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output.
Cause Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player. Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 22) Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 35W 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot 4.
Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE ● 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. 2. The dealer (or his service agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labour provided in the repair of this LG equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.