LG RH298H User Manual

HDD/DVDRECORDEROWNER’S MANUALMODEL: RH298HBefore connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read this instruction booklet carefully and co

10Remote Control OperationPoint the Remote Control at the remote sensor andpress the buttons.CautionDo not mix old and new batteries. Never mix differ

11Hookup andSettingsa ANTENNA INConnect the antenna to this terminal.b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y PB PR)Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs.c INPUT 1 (VIDEO

12Connecting an Antenna or Cable TVaaAntenna:Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV andidentify the antenna cable. If it is a round 75 ohmcoax

13Hookup andSettingsConnections to Your TVMake one of the following connections, dependingon the capabilities of your existing equipment.TipsDepen

14HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect itto this recorder using a HDMI cable.1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recor

15Hookup andSettingsConnecting to an AmplifierConnecting to an amplifier equipped with twochannel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/Pro LogicConnect

16Accessory Audio/Video (A/V)ConnectionsConnecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2JacksConnect the input jacks (INPUT 1, AV IN 2) on therecorder to the audi

17Hookup andSettingsAuto Set UpAfter the POWER is pressed for the first time to turnon the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial SetupWizard functio

18Initial SettingsIn this menu system, there are several ways tocustomize the settings provided. Most menus consistof three levels to set up the optio

19Hookup andSettingsGeneral Settings (Continued)Clock SetIf your local TV station does not send date and timeinformation, or sends incorrect informati

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

20Language SettingsDisplay MenuSelect a language for the Setup menu and on-screendisplay. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original]Refers to the original l

21Hookup andSettingsLock (Parental Control) SettingsRatingBlocks playback of rated DVDs based on theircontent. Not all discs are rated.1. Select [Rati

22Recording SettingsRecord Mode SetYou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (Excellent Play), SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play), EP (Extende

23Hookup andSettingsDisc Settings (Continued)FinalizeFinalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that thedisc can be played on a regular DVD player

24General Explanation of On-Screen DisplayThis manual gives basic instructions for operating therecorder. Some DVDs require specific operation orallow

25PlaybackPlaybackGeneral Playback Features1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see

26General Playback Features (Continued)Buttons OperationsREPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select adesired repeat mode.HDD (Title/Off

27PlaybackIf 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

283D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead

29PlaybackPlaying a DivX Movie FileThe recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivXfiles, read “DivX file requirement” on right. Note:This record

3Introduction1. Read these instructions. - All these safety andoperating instructions should be read before theproduct is operated.2. Keep these instr

30Playing 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

31PlaybackProgram Playback with AudioCD and MP3/WMA fileProgram Playback enables you to make customplaylists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programsca

32Viewing a JPEG FileThe recorder can play JPEG files. Before playingJPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” onright.1. Press HOME.The HOME men

33PlaybackSkip ImagesWhile viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >)once to advance to the next file or return to theprevious file.Rotate ImagesUse v /

34Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivXfileThese descriptions are MP3 file’s operation forexample, other kind’s files are operated same way.Notes:The DivX, MP

35PlaybackCopying 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

36RecordingAbout DVD recordingNotes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R orCD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recordingfa

37RecordingTimeshiftDo not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If thetelephone rings while you are watching your favoritelive broadcast, just press “T

38Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program.Recording starts immediately and continues until thedisc is full or y

39RecordingTimer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16programs within a period of 1 month. For unattendedrecording, the timer n

4ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Notes on

40Checking Timer RecordingDetailsProgramming can be checked whenever the recorderis turned on. Select [Timer Record] option in the [HOME] menu.The [Ti

41RecordingRecording from DV InputBefore DV dubbing You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to thisrecorder using a single DV cable for input and outp

42Simultaneous recording andplaybackPlayback another title during recordingWhile the recording is in progress, you can playback asource from other med

43EditingEditingTitle List and Chapter List MenuOverview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content.The editing features available in the Ti

44HDD, VR Mode: Original andPlaylist EditingTitles, Chapters and PartsTitles in the disc’s original content contain one ormore chapters. When you inse

45EditingMaking 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

46Deleting an Original or PlaylistTitle/ChapterWhen you erase a title or chapter from the Playlistmenu, you only remove it from the Playlist; thetitle

47EditingNaming 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

48Sorting 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

49EditingCombining Two Chapters IntoOne Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist orOriginal chapters into one.1. On the Chapter List menu, s

5IntroductionIntroductionTo ensure proper use of this product, please read thisowner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.This manual p

50Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order ofPlaylist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu.Note:This function i

51DubbingDubbingBefore DubbingUse the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD toa DVD. Make a DVD copy

52Dubbing 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

53DubbingOne Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)The One Touch Copy feature copies the currentlyplaying title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title iscopied, regard

54ReferenceAdditional InformationViewing Title List menu displayed onother DVD Recorders or Players You can view the Title List menu displayed on theo

55ReferenceArea CodeAfghanistan AFArgentina ARAustralia AUAustria ATBelgium BEBhutan BTBolivia BOBrazil BRCambodia KHCanada CAChile CLChina CNColombia

56Controlling Your TV with theSupplied Remote ControlYou can control the sound level, input source, andpower switch of your LG TV with the supplied re

57ReferenceCause The power cord is disconnected. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is setto TV. The TV is not set to receive recordersignal output. The

58SymptomCannot play a discrecorded using thisrecorder on anotherplayer.Cannot record or didnot record successfully.Timer recording is notpossible.Ste

59ReferenceSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60 HzPower consumption 30W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) witho

6Recordable and Playable DiscsDVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable):  DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording.

7IntroductionPlayable 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 C

8About the internal hard diskdriveThe internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece ofequipment. Please use the recorder following theguidelines b

9Introductiona11 POWERSwitches the recorder ON or OFF. b Disc TrayInsert a disc here.c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder.T/S: I