RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 1 ENGLISH RHT389H/RHT388H/RHT387H RHT399H/RHT398H/RHT397H FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 3 POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz. WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 4 Contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14 Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Auto setup . . . . . .
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM 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.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 6 Notes on discs Restrictions on copying Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. Some video materials are copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to HDD or DVD. You can identify copy-once protected material during playback by displaying disc information on-screen.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 7 Remote control a a DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD. SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language. HDD: Selects the unit’s mode to HDD. TEXT: Switches between digital text mode and normal TV viewing. OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 8 Main Unit : Indicates when the unit is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. RHT389H/RHT388H/RHT387H a b c d e f g hi j k : Indicates clock, total playing time, elapsed time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc. e Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. lm n g x (STOP) Stops playback or recording. RHT399H/RHT398H/RHT397H a b jc k f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 9 Hooking up the unit a Antenna connection Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If you want to use an indoor antenna, use one with a signal amplifier rated at 5V, 100mA and set [Antenna Feed 5V] to [ON] in the setup menu. (See page 18 for details) b Antenna connection to your TV Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 10 Hooking up the unit - more you can do General about connection Picture and sound Digital TV is a transmission technology that replaces the traditional analogue technique. This means that several TV channels, radio channels and other digital services can be transmitted on the same space as just one analogue channel. As a consumer you get access to many more channels and services with perfect picture and audio quality.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 11 S-Video connection Digital audio connection Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV. Connect one end of the audio cable (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder and the other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV. Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other equipment with a digital input.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 12 HDMI connection If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 19). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this unit to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this unit’s digital audio outputs. If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable. Changing the resolution when the unit is connected with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 13 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 unit. Disconnect the unit’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. You do not need to turn on the unit to view the signals from the connected tuner on your TV. Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 14 Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the HDD/DVD recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables. ON REMOTE 1.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 15 Auto setup During the first use of the HDD/DVD recorder , the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and channels automatically. 1 Turn on the unit: The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 16 Switching the program list on the channel editing screen You can switch the program list on the channel editing screen. Using the Home Menu ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Select a main option: bB 3 Select a sub option: vV 4 Execute the selected option: OK ( 5 Exit the HOME menu: HOME ) Press v V to move the highlight position to the top of the program list.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 17 PHOTO 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 31) USB – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the USB Flash Drive.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 18 Adjust the SETUP settings - more you can do Adjust the general settings 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 and prefer the wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. [4:3 Pan Scan]: Select this when connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV and prefer the wide picture on the entire screen cuts off the portions that do not fit.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM 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. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle – Select a language for the Menu/Audio/Subtitle. [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM 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. Code– We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 21 TV Record Audio – Select an audio channel to record when recording a bilingual program. [Main+Sub]: Main language and sub language [Main]: Main language only [Sub]: Sub language only Auto Chapter – When DVD recording, chapter markers are added automatically in every specified interval (5, 10 or 15 min.). AV2 Recording – Selects a method of inputting video signals for the AV2(DECODER) jack.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM 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 intervals. While the HDD/DVD recorder is updating, there may be a disruption in reception for a few hours. The reception should return to normal after the update is complete. This unit must be plugged into AC power to receive updates.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 23 Moving to another title HDD Displaying disc information ON REMOTE 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY DVD ALL When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title. Press INFO (i) 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 number.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 24 Displaying information while watching TV Changing TV program Whilst using the HDD/DVD recorder to watch TV, Press INFO (i) to display the information displayed on-screen. Use PR(+/-) on the remote control to change the programs in memory or use numbered (0-9) buttons to select a program directly. Changing program with numbered (0-9) buttons may not available when you are using digital text service.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 25 Switching the EPG menu Using the digital EPG ON REMOTE 1 Displays the EPG menu: GUIDE 2 Select a TV program: vV 3 Displays the next/previous menu list: .> 4 Shows the selected program currently on air: OK ( 5 Exit the EPG menu: GUIDE or BACK The EPG screen provides two search menus. Press the yellow coloured button when the EPG menu is displayed. Now/Next: This screen shows now and next programs.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 26 Viewing a digital text service Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with advanced navigation options. Additionally, this recorder has access to dedicated text channels transmitted by the broadcasters. The appearance, content and navigation methods of all digital text services are decided by the broadcaster.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 27 Pause a playback Playing repeatedly HDD Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( N) to continue playback. Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title, chapter, folder or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF]. Frame-by-Frame playback HDD DVD ALL Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 28 Divx file requirement Playing DivX® movie files ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Selects a [MOVIE] option: bB 3 Selects an option that contains DivX file: v V, OK ( 4 Selects a movie file from the menu: vV 5 Plays the selected movie file: PLAY 6 Stops the playback: STOP ) Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx” Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, “.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 29 Selecting multiple files or folders on the list Copying file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD You can select not only a single file but also multiple files using the MARKER button. Press MARKER on the desired file(s) to select multiple files. You can copy file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD. Selecting all files and folders on the current list If you want to select all files and folders on the list, press CLEAR at any file or folder on the list.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 30 Displaying MP3/WMA file information Listening to a music Press INFO (i) while on file you wish to show the file information. This HDD/DVD recorder will show the ID3-Tag information of the file. If the file does not have ID3-Tag information, [ID3-Tag: None] appears on the screen.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 31 Rotate a photo Viewing a photo Use vV to rotate the photo when the photo is fully displayed on the screen.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 32 Setting a timer record Recording Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source. The recording continues until the media is full, you stop the recording or the progress of recording is more than 12 hours. This HDD/DVD recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 recordings within a month. The clock must be set correctly before setting a recording. ON REMOTE 1 Selects a recording mode: You can select a recording mode on the SETUP menu.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 33 Canceling a timer recording Time Slip You can cancel a timer recording before the timer actually starts. Select a timer recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] menu and press CLEAR. You can watch the title that you are currently recording to HDD with this function. After the recording is progressed over 15 seconds, press PLAY to playback the title that you are currently recoding.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 34 Using time shift function This feature allow you to pause or rewind live TV, so you do not miss a thing if you were interrupted. Press TIMESHIFT then press PAUSE/STEP while watching live broadcast before answering the phone. The timeshift function will record the broadcast of later viewing. Before using this function, make sure that the unit is in HDD mode. If no button is pressed for 6 hours, the timeshift will stop automatically.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 35 Before editing Chapter search HDD This HDD/DVD recorder offers various editing options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type, and select the option available for your disc. You can select the start of a title by searching a chapter. Select a title that you want to search and press OK( ). Select [Chapter] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen, and press OK( ) to display the [Chapter List] menu.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG Time search HDD 8/28/08 -RWVR 2:41 PM -RWVideo +RW Page 36 +R -R RAM You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Select a title that you wish to search and press OK( ). Select [Time] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen and press OK( ) to display the [Search] menu.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 37 Naming a title When a title is recorded by this HDD/DVD recorder, the title name will be named by a number. You can change a title name by using this function. The first chapter is selected. The chapters that you want to combine are created by deleting a part from the Original title. The chapters that you want to combine are created from different titles. One of the Playlist chapters that you want to combine has been moved.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 38 About ‘Fast’ copying Dubbing a title Using the title list menu, you can dub video contents.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 39 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 40 Troubleshooting General The power does not turn on. b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. There is no picture. b Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. b Connect the video connection securely. b Check the [Video Output Format] in SETUP menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. Picture noise appears.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 41 Recording Cannot record or does not record successfully. b Check the remaining space on the disc. b Check that the source you are trying to record in not copy protected. b The power may have failed during recording. b Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material. Timer record does not record successfully. b Clock is not set to correct time. b The start time of the timer recording is past.
RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 42 Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Net weight (approx.
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RH387M-P_MHEG_ENG 8/28/08 2:41 PM Page 44 Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE ● LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to ● REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: 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. RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE.
