RH266-P1M_NA4ULLB_ENG_MFL36926574 HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RH265 RH266 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
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Recording from an External Input . . . . . . . . . . .37 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 a 1 / I (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. : Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD (or HDD to DVD). a TV Control Buttons: See page 51. b c 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. d THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. c HOME: Accesses or removes the HOME menu. PLAY (N): Starts playback.
Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a f b g h c d e i a ANTENNA IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. g COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. h AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. c AV 2 DECODER SCART jack Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). i AV 1 SCART jack Connect to a TV with SCART jack.
SCART connection Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. When using the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks, set the Video Output Format option in the setup menu to YPbPr. When using the SCART jack, set the Video Output Format option in the setup menu to RGB. Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below.
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). 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 1.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections TV VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite Tuner, etc. Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder Hookup and Settings 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.
Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) Auto Setup After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner channels automatically. 1. Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display.
General Operation From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Select the SETUP option in the HOME menu. The setup menu appears. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. 2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears. 3. While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level. 3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want. 4.
General Settings (Continued) 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. Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the display for setting channels appears. 1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to change the setting.
AV2 Connection Clock Set You can connect a decoder or other device to the AV2 DECODER jack on the back. 1. Select [Clock Set] option then press B. 2. Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. [Decoder] Select [Decoder] if you connect the recorder’s AV2 DECODER jack to a PAY-TV or Canal Plus decoder.
General Settings (Continued) 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 Hookup and Settings 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER then input the current password and input the new 4-digit code. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select the [Delete], press ENTER then input the current password. If you forget your 4-digit code If you forget your password, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below.
Recording Settings Disc Settings Disc Format Record Mode Set If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setup menu as below.
Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. Caution Once you have finalized a DVD-R and DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else on that disc. You can record and edit a DVD-RW disc by choosing [Unfinalize] option.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display 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 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 15). 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, DVD, Video mode DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW (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 21.
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. Menu setting and the exact operating procedures for using the menu may differ depending on the disc.
3D Surround DVD ALL VCD 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. 1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The OnScreen Display appears on the TV screen. 2. Use v / V to select the Sound icon in the OnScreen Display. 3. Use b / B to select “3D SUR”. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select “NORMAL”.
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. 2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file 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.
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 29). 2. Press ENTER. The Slide Show menu appears. 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s files are operated same way. Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) from the HDD You can erase MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/ folder(s) on the HDD. 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. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the menu. 3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER.
Copying a file(s) to the HDD You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to the HDD. 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) 1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the file or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file or folder. Moving a file(s) to the other folder on the HDD You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to the other folder on the HDD.
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. Notes: The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on the HDD is 255. Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of 10 hours continuously.
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. You can store a program in the HDD storage cache temporarily.
Basic Recording from a TV HDD Instant Timer Recording HDD Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. Note: This unit can record only a mono audio content from the built-in tuner system. 1. Follow steps 1-2 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). 1.
Timer Recording HDD 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. 1. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu. The [Timer Record List] menu will appear. Notes: The timer indicator lights in the display window when the recorder is in standby with the timer active. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power Save Mode] is ON.
Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel the program. You can stop a timer recording in progress. Press STOP and the confirm message will appear. Press ENTER to stop the recording or press RETURN (O) to continue the recording. 4. Press z REC once. Recording will start. (The REC indicator lights in the display window.) Recording continues until you press STOP (x) or the HDD is full.
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.
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. Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 41). 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 4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. You can name the titles. The names can be up to 32 characters long. 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. 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] or [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Notes: Names can be up to 32 characters long.
Sorting the Title List 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. Divide One Title Into Two +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER.
Combining Two Chapters Into One HDD -RWVR +RW +R Additional functions for the recordable DVD discs Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. Using the Title List menu, you can use the disc setting functions without entering the setup menu. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1.
-RWVR 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.
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Dubbing Before 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.
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. 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. Selecting multiple titles on HDD 1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the title. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked title. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional title. You can add the titles up to 10 titles.
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 copy will be made in the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) that is currently set. 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.
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 DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats of discs it will play.
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 Symptom 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.
Cannot record or did not record successfully. Timer recording is not possible. The remote control does not work properly. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 21) Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution. The disc was recorded in VR mode, The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it. Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players. No solution.
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Recording format AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz 30W 430 X 54 X 285 mm (w x h x d) without foot 3.
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.
