LG RH277 User Manual

HDD/DVDRECORDEROWNER’S MANUALMODEL: RH277RH298HBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read this instruction booklet carefully a

10Connecting to the antennaRemove the antenna cable plug from your TV set andinsert it into the antenna socket at the back of therecorder. Plug one en

11Hookup andSettingsConnections to Your TVMake one of the following connections, depending onthe capabilities of your existing equipment.TipsDependi

12HDMI connection (RH298H only)If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect itto this recorder using an HDMI cable.1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT ja

13Hookup andSettingsConnecting to an AmplifierConnecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro LogicConnect

14Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)ConnectionsConnecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 JacksConnect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on therecorder to the aud

15Hookup andSettingsUsing the Home MenuFrom the Home Menu screen you can access all theMedia for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press HOME

16General Settings (Continued)Program EditYou can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name,move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press

17Hookup andSettingsGeneral Settings (Continued)Clock Set1. Select [Clock set] option then press B.2. Enter the necessary information for date and tim

18Language SettingsDisplay MenuSelect a language for the Setup menu and on-screendisplay. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original] Refers to the original

19Hookup andSettingsLock (Parental Control) SettingsRatingBlocks playback of rated DVDs based on theircontent. Not all discs are rated.1. Select [Rati

2This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol withinan equilateral triangle is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltag

20Recording SettingsRecord Mode SetYou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent Play), SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play), EP (Extende

21Hookup andSettingsDisc SettingsDisc FormatIf you load a completely blank disc, the recorder willinitialize the disc. DVD-R: The recorder initialize

22General Explanation of On-Screen DisplayThis manual gives basic instructions for operating therecorder. Some DVDs require specific operation orallow

23PlaybackPlaybackGeneral Playback Features1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see

24General Playback Features (Continued)Buttons OperationsREPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select adesired repeat mode.HDD (Title/Off

25PlaybackIf a menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading aDVD or Video CD which contains a menu.Use the b / B / v

263D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead

27PlaybackPlaying a DivX Movie FileThe recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivXfiles, read “DivX file requirement” on right. Note This record

28Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMAfileThe recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files.Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audiofile requiremen

29PlaybackProgram Playback with AudioCD and MP3/WMA fileProgram Playback enables you to make customplaylists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programsca

3IntroductionContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Viewing a JPEG FileThe recorder can play JPEG files. Before playingJPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” onright.1. Press HOME.The HOME men

31PlaybackSkip ImagesWhile viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >)once to advance to the next file or return to theprevious file.Rotate ImagesUse v /

32Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivXfileThese descriptions are MP3 file’s operation forexample, other kind’s files are operated same way.Note:The DivX, MP3

33PlaybackCopying a file(s) to the HDDYou 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 fil

34RecordingAbout DVD recordingNotes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R orCD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recordingfa

35RecordingTimeshiftDo not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If thetelephone rings while you are watching your favoritelive broadcast, just press “T

36Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until thedisc is full or y

37RecordingTimer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16programs within a period of 1 month. For unattendedrecording, the timer n

38Checking Timer RecordingDetailsProgramming can be checked whenever the recorderis turned on. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu.The [Ti

39RecordingRecording from DV InputBefore DV dubbing You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to thisrecorder using a single DV cable for input and outp

4IntroductionTo ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.This manual provides info

40Simultaneous recording andplaybackPlayback another title during recordingWhile the recording is in progress, you can playback asource from other med

41EditingEditingTitle List and Chapter List MenuOverview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.The editing features available in the Ti

42HDD, VR Mode: Original andPlaylist EditingTitles, Chapters and PartsTitles in the disc’s original content contain one ormore chapters. When you inse

43EditingMaking a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter tothe Playlist. When you do this, the whole title orchapter are p

44Deleting an Original or PlaylistTitle/ChapterWhen you erase a title or chapter from the Playlistmenu, you only remove it from the Playlist; thetitle

45EditingNaming a TitleYou can name the titles. The names can be up to 32characters long.1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title Listmenu, t

46Sorting the Title ListThis function allows you to access show listingsorganized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List-HDD menu. So you can f

47EditingCombining Two Chapters IntoOne Use this function to combine two adjacent chaptersinto one.1. On the Chapter List menu, select the secondchapt

48Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu.Note:This function i

49DubbingDubbingBefore DubbingUse the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD toa DVD. Make a DVD copy

5IntroductionRecordable and Playable DiscsDVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):  DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mod

50Dubbing from HDD to DVD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you wantto dub then press ENTER.Selecting multiple titles on HDD1. Press MARKE

51DubbingOne Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)The One Touch Copy feature copies the currentlyplaying title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title iscopied, regard

52ReferenceAdditional InformationViewing Title List menu displayed onother DVD Recorders or Players You can view the Title List menu displayed on theo

53ReferenceArea CodeAfghanistan AFArgentina ARAustralia AUAustria ATBelgium BEBhutan BTBolivia BOBrazil BRCambodia KHCanada CAChile CLChina CNColombia

54Controlling Your TV with theSupplied Remote ControlYou can control the sound level, input source, andpower switch of your LG TV with the supplied re

55ReferenceSymptomNo power.No picture.No sound.The playback picture ispoor.The recorder does notstart playback.The picture from theexternal input isdi

56SymptomCannot play a discrecorded using thisrecorder on anotherplayer.Cannot record or didnot record successfully.Timer recording is notpossible.Ste

57ReferenceSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 HzPower consumption 30W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) witho

6Playable DiscsDVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rentedVideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc)VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs

7IntroductionAbout the internal hard diskdriveThe internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece ofequipment. Please use the recorder following the

8a11 POWERSwitches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc TrayInsert a disc here.c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder.T/S: Indicates the

9Introduction     a    POWER: Switches the recorderON or OFF.OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens andcloses the disc tray.DVD: S