RH298H_ML_NA4CLLK_ENG_5355 HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RH298H Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Availability of copying or moving feature . . . . . . .7 About the internal hard disk drive . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
Introduction 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.
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.
a b c d l m a 1 POWER 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. e f g h i j k n g RESOLUTION Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. - HDMI: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i - COMPONENT: 480i, 480p h N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
Remote Control 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, AV1-2, or DV IN). 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD (or HDD to DVD). PIP: Selects PIP function on or off. TV Control Buttons: See page 56.
Hookup and Settings Hookup and Settings Rear Panel a g b h i j k c d e f l a ANTENNA IN Connect the antenna to this terminal. h OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. i COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment.
Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV a Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack a Antenna: Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and identify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohm coaxial cable connect it directly to the jack marked ANT. IN on your Recorder. If your antenna cable is flat connect it to a 300-ohm to 75-ohm antenna adaptor (not supplied) and slip the adaptor over the ANT. IN jack. Don’t attempt to screw it into to the Recorder.
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. 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. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution – Make sure the recorder is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT 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 20).
Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Hookup and Settings 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) 1.
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. 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. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this recorder.
Auto Set Up Using the Home Menu 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. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 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. Hookup and Settings 1.
Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to customize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. General Operation 1. Select the SETUP option in the HOME menu. The setup menu appears. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. Auto Channel Set Connect the Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system as shown on page 12.
TV Aspect Clock Set Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). If your local TV station does not send date and time information, or sends incorrect information, you can set the clock manually. 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. 2. Enter the necessary information for year, 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. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.
Language Settings Audio 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. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
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 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.
Recording Settings MPEG4 When HDD recording, you can set the video recording format to MPEG2 or MPEG4. If you want to record a video with MPEG4 format, select [ON]. When this choice is made, this unit will record the video with MPEG4 format on the HDD.
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.
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 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 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). 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, 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. See page 23.
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 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 DVD ALL VCD This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-Screen Display appears on the TV screen. 2.
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 / b / B 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. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file Audio CD and Music List 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 List] 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.
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 List] menu. You can select all MP3/WMA files and folders on the [Music List] 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 32). 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. Notes: The DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG files on the disc or HDD cannot be copied or moved to USB Memory Stick. 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 Moving a file(s) You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to the HDD. You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to the other folder on the HDD. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted from the current location. 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.
Recording 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. Note: The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on the HDD is 255. Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of 12 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.
Basic Recording from a TV HDD 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. 1. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) 1. Follow steps 1-2 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). 2.
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. 3. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). 1. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu. The [Timer Record List] menu will appear. 2. Use v / V to select the [NEW] then press ENTER. The [Timer Record] menu will appear.
Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu. The [Timer Record List] menu will appear. 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 you select [NEW] then press ENTER, you can program a new timer record (see page 39).
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 16. Before DV dubbing HDD 2. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. DV appears in the display window and on the TV screen. 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 MPEG4 Recording Playback another title during recording 1. Set the [MPEG4] option to [ON] on the setup menu (See page 22). While the recording is in progress, you can playback a source from other media at the same time. 2. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV input, etc). 1. Start recording. 3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP or MLP) 2. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 3.
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 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 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 Time Search You can name the titles. The 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] or [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. 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.
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. 2. Use v/V to select [Sort] option then press ENTER. Sort options appears. Divide One Titles Into Two HDD +RW Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1.
Combining Two Chapters Into One HDD -RWVR +RW +R RAM Additional functions for the recordable DVD discs Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original 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.
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.
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. The simplest method of copying is to use the One Touch Copy feature. Using this you can very simply copy the title that’s currently playing from HDD to DVD, or the other way around.
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 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 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 Controlling other TVs with the remote control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied 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. You can control your TV using the buttons below. 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 23) 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.
