ENGLISH OWNER'S MANUAL DVB-T HDD/DVD RECORDER Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 3 Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. 3.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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 . . . .
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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 material is 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 7 Remote control a DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD. a PR LIST: Displays the program list menu. HDD: Selects the unit’s mode to HDD. OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray. REC(z): Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. c b SKIP (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter/track/file.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 8 Main Unit a b c d e f k a 1 / I (POWER button) Switches the unit ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c DVD Set the recorder’s mode to DVD. HDD Set the recorder’s mode to HDD. v / V: Scans up or down through memorized channels. d Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. e Display window Shows the current status of the unit. T/S: Indicates the timeshift mode. REC: The unit is recording. HDD: The unit is in HDD mode.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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. b Antenna connection to your TV Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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 channel took up before.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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 unit and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV. Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the unit 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 14 Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables. ON REMOTE 1.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 15 Auto setup When the first time to turn on the unit, the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and channels automatically. 1 Turn on the unit: The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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: ENTER 5 Exit the HOME menu: HOME Press v V to move the highlight position to top of the program list.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 17 PHOTO HDD – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on HDD. (page 30) DISC – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the disc. (page 30) USB – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the USB Flash Drive.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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 38. 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 22 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 DISPLAY 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 23 Displaying information while watching TV Changing TV program During viewing the TV, Press DISPLAY to display the information displayed on-screen. Use PR+/PR- on the remote control to change the programs in memory or use numbered (0-9) buttons to select a program directly. e a b c Changing TV program with program list You can display TV program list using the PR LIST button and switch into other TV program on the channel list.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 24 Switching the EPG menu Using the digital EPG ON REMOTE 1 Displays the EPG menu: EPG 2 Select a TV program: vV 3 Displays the next/previous menu list: .> 4 Shows the selected program currently on air: ENTER 5 Exit the EPG menu: EPG or RETURN The EPG screen provides two search menus. Press yellow color button when the EPG menu is displayed. Now/Next: The screen shows now and next programs.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 25 Viewing a Teletext service Teletext is a free broadcasting service by some TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programs, share prices and many other topics. The recorder gives you access to teletext which is greatly improved in various aspects such as text and graphics. This teletext can be accessed by special teletext services and specific services which broadcast teletext.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 26 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 27 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, ENTER 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)”, “.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 28 Selecting multiple files or folders on the list Copying file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD You can select not only single file but also multiple files using MARKER button. Press MARKER at the desired files 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 29 Displaying MP3/WMA file information Listening to a music ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Select a [MUSIC] option: bB 3 Selects an option that contains music: v V, ENTER 4 Selects a music from the menu: vV 5 Plays the selected music: PLAY 6 Stops the playback: STOP Press DISPLAY while the file you want to show the file information is selected. The unit shows the ID3-Tag information of the file.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 30 Rotate a photo Viewing a photo Use vV to rotate the photo while displayed in full screen.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 31 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 unit can be programmed to record up to 16 timer recordings within a month. The clock must be set correctly before setting a timer. ON REMOTE 1 Selects a recording mode: You can select a recording mode on the SETUP menu.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 32 Canceling a timer recording Record from a camcorder You can cancel a timer record before the timer recording actually starts. Select a timer recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] menu and press CLEAR. You can record form a DV-equipped camcorder to the HDD by connecting it with a DV cable. You can also record form a digital camcorder connected to the DV in jack on the front of the unit.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 33 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. Editing a title Using the Title list menu,you can edit video contents.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 34 Before editing Chapter search HDD This unit offers various edit 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 ENTER. Select [Chapter] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen, and press ENTER to display the [Chapter List] menu.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG Time search HDD 11/14/12 -RWVR 3:09 PM -RWVideo +RW Page 35 +R -R RAM You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Select a title that you want to search and press ENTER. Select [Time] in the [Search] option from the menu on the left of the screen and press ENTER to display the [Search] menu. Dividing a title HDD +RW Use this function to split a title up into two titles. Select a title that you want to divide and press ENTER.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 36 Naming a title When a title is recorded by this unit, the title name will be named by a number. You can change a title name by using this function. The chapters that you want to combine are created by deleting a part from an Original title. The chapters that you want to combine are created from different titles. One of the playlist chapter that you want to combine has been moved.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 37 About ‘Fast’ copying Dubbing a title Using the title list menu, you can dub video contents.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 38 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 39 Troubleshooting General The power does not turned 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 40 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.
RH499D-P-BDEULLW_ENG 11/14/12 3:09 PM Page 41 Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format 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 49 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot 3.
