ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL HDD / DVD RECORDER Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. RH735C / RH733C / RH732C / RH731C www.lg.
Getting Started 3 Safety Information CAUTION 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. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1 Getting Started Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points.
Getting Started Notes on Copyrights yy This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 System Setting 1 Getting Started 3 8 8 9 10 10 10 12 13 Safety Information Introduction – Playable discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” symbol display – Regional Code – Compatibility Notes – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – System Requirements – Recordable Discs – Recommended recordable DVD discs – File compatibility – Remote control Main Unit 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 33 Auto Set Up Home Menu Over
Table of Contents 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 47 47 51 51 52 52 52 – Deleting a timer recording – Modify a timer recording – Instant Timer Recording – Recording from Video/Audio Input General Playback – Playing a disc – Using the disc menu – Resume playback – Playing the recorded titles – Rename the recorded titles – Deleting a recorded titles Playing movie file and VR discs Playing a file on Linked Devies – To control movie playback – To control photo view – To control music playback –
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol r DVD-ROM DVD-R Description yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. yy Video mode and finalized only yy Supports the dual layer disc also DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW (12 cm, 8 cm) DVD-RW (VR) (12 cm) Audio CD (12 cm) o Finalized AVCHD format y u i yy DVD±R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.
Getting Started ,,Note Compatibility Notes yy Viewing high-definition content and upconverting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device. yy Some DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features. yy You can use a USB device that is used to store some disc related information. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.
Getting Started Recordable Discs DVD-R/ DVD+R(DL): 1 Getting Started -- Format is available (only 1 time), with UDF type -- Record is available over and over (Multi-session is supported) -- You may need to finalize a disc to play it with different unit. Once a disc is finalized, you can‘t record any more. DVD-RW/ DVD+RW: -- Format is available repeatedly, with UDF type -- Record is available over and over (Single-session is supported).
Getting Started 11 yy Not all the WMA and AAC Audio formats are compatible with this unit. PNG File yy MPEG2 Audio Codec are not supported on this unit. yy 32bits : Less than 2M pixel, Max width 4096 pixel yy 64bits : Less than 1M pixel, Max width 4096 pixel ,,Note Depending on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.
Getting Started Remote control 1 Getting Started • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. HOME (n): Displays or exits the [Home Menu]. INPUT: Changes the input for recording (Tuner or AV mode). INFO/MENU (m): Displays or exits On-Screen Display. MUTE (@): Mutes the sound. Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.
Getting Started 13 Main Unit 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray f I (Stop) b Display window g 1/I (Power) c Remote Sensor h USB Port d R (Open/Close) e T (Play/Pause) a ANTENNA IN f ANTENNA OUT (TO TV) b HDMI OUT (TO TV) g COMMON INTERFACE Slot for external Conditional Access (CA)module and smart card used to decode scrambled channels. This device works with CI or CI+ CAM. c OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) d VIDEO IN/2CH AUDIO IN (Left/Right) Connect the audio/video output of an external source.
Connecting Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy Antenna connection (page 14) yy HDMI connection (page 15) 2 yy Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection (page 16) Connecting ,,Note yy Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.
Connecting 15 ,,Note HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output. yy When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output.
Connecting Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection Resolution Setting Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables. The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setting] menu. 1. Press HOME (n). 2. Use a/d to select the [Setting] and press ENTER (b).
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output (page 17) 17 Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the unit’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[SOUND] Menu” on page 28.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the unit’s OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (OPTICAL) audio cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[SOUND] Menu” on page 28.
Connecting 19 Connection to Another device Accessory Video/Audio/ Connections to Recorder Rear of this unit Video/Audio Cable VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.) 2 Connecting Connect the input jacks (VIDEO IN/2 CH AUDIO IN) on the unit to the video/audio out jacks on your accessory component, using video/audio cables.
Connecting USB device connection This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device. Playback content in the USB device 2 1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place. Connecting Front of the unit or External HDD USB flash memory 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 6. Withdraw the USB device carefully after exiting the USB mode.
System Setting Auto Set Up You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. The [Auto Set up] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings. 21 Step 5. Auto Tuning 1. Use w/s to select the [Antenna] or [Cable] and press ENTER (b). Step 1. Language Selection Use w/s/a/d to select a language for the onscreen display, and press ENTER (b). 2. While the Start option is selected, and press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search. 3 Use a/d to select a screen size, and press ENTER (b).
System Setting Home Menu Overview Settings To access numerous functions of the unit, press HOME (n) on the remote. Adjust the Setup Settings Basic button operations You can change the settings of the player in the [Settings] menu. HOME (n): Accesses or removes the Home Menu. 1. Press HOME (n). w/s/a/d: Used to navigate on-screen displays. ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection. BACK (1): Exits the menu. 3 System Setting 2. Use a/d to select [Settings] and press ENTER (b).
System Setting 23 Settings for Digital TV To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. Auto Tuning (Cable Setting) 8. Select a desired option using w/s. Then adjust selected option using a/d or numerical buttons. 9. Use w/s/a/d to select [Next], and press ENTER (b). 1. Press HOME (n). 2. Use a/d to select [Settings], and press ENTER (b). 3. Use w/s to select [DTV], and press ENTER (b). 10. Use w/s to select [Start], and press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search.
System Setting Auto Tuning (Terrestrial Antenna Setting) Scanning programmes manually (Manual Tuning) All available digital TV or radio programmes are searched for and stored automatically based on the selected country. Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the detected programmes to the programme list. 1. Press HOME (n). 2. Use w/s to select [DTV], and press ENTER (b). 2. Use a/d to select [Settings], and press ENTER (b). 3. Use w/sto select [DTV], and press ENTER (b). 1.
System Setting 25 Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) Lock System 3. Use w/s/a/d to select [Channel Edit] and press ENTER (b). Allows you to set up specific programs and ratings through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to the lock menu options. When the Lock System is set to [OFF], the Block Programme and Parental Guidance are not effective.
System Setting Setting the Parental Guidance Setting the Timeshift 1. Display [Lock System] menu. You can set the Time Shift function automatically without pressing TIME SHIFT button. The timeshift will start after Digital TV tuner mode is started. 2. Use w/s to select [Parental Guidance] and press ENTER (b). 1. Display [Settings] menu. 2. Use w/s to select [DTV], and press ENTER (b). 3. Use w/s to select [Timeshift] and press ENTER (b). 3 3.
System Setting 27 [PICTURE] Menu Resolution Aspect Ratio Set the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 16 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Auto] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
System Setting [SOUND] Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the unit’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. [192 kHz] Digital Audio Out [96 kHz] Select the output sound format when a device equipped with a HDMI or Digital Audio input jack is connected to the HDMI OUT or OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) jack on this unit. Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz signals.
System Setting 29 [DTV] Menu Default Recording Device Auto Tuning This option sets the storage where your TV recording will be stored. This option scans a programme and sets the available programmes. Refer to pages 23-24 for more information. Manual Tuning Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the found programmes to the programme list. Refer to page 24 for more information. 1. Display [Setting] menu. 2. Use w/s to select [DTV], and press ENTER (b). 3.
System Setting [LOCK] Menu Parental Guidance To access any features in the [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (b) to create a new password. Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set. (See “Setting the Parental Guidance” on page 26.) Set Password You can create, or change the password.
System Setting [OPTION] Menu Language(Language) Select a language for the [Setting] menu and onscreen display. Use w/s/a/d to select a Menu Language, Audio Language, Audio Language, Subtitle language, Text Language for the on-screen display, and press ENTER (b). 31 5. Press a/d to select a value then press ENTER (b) (GMT-1 ~ GMT-11, GMT ~ GMT+12). ,,Note yy There are cases where the TV station does not send, or sends wrong date and/or time information and the recorder sets the incorrect time.
System Setting ,,Note All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with this player’s registration code can only be played back on this unit. Auto Off The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in Stop mode for about five minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns itself off after the Screen Saver is displayed for 20 minutes. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.
System Setting 33 [DISC] Menu Format If you want to copy a disc, use only the disc which is formatted on this unit. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. Also, you can reformat the DVD-RW/DVD+RW from the Setting menu as below. 1. Display [Setting] menu. 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER (b). The recorder starts finalizing the disc. ,,Note yy How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc.
Operating Using the Digital TV functions 2. Use w/s to select a desired programme, and press ENTER (b). If you press green (G) coloured button repeatedly, the unit sort the programmes into channel number, ABC, FTA~CAS or CAS~FTA. You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or playback the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this unit. 3. Press BACK (1) to exit from the channel list. Viewing the Digital TV This option allows you to set the favourite channel.
Operating 35 Viewing the programme information You can view a description of the programme being broadcast. Selecting Audio Description Audio description for users who are visually handicapped. 1. While watching DTV, press Q.MENU. 2. Use a/d to select the [Audio description] option. 1. While watching DTV, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the programme information. 2. Press INFO/MENU (m) again to close the programme information.
Operating Changing Aspect Ratio You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while playback. 1. While watching DTV, press Q.MENU. 2. Use a/d to select the [Aspect Ratio] option. Programme Guide (Digital program only) The Program Guide contains schedule and program information for digital programs. They also provide local over-the-air programs information including conventional digital programs.
Operating To change date When the Program Guide with 8 days is displayed, you can also change the date of the Program Guide by pressing the green (G) coloured button, you can set the time +24H. On the contrary, by pressing the red (R) coloured button, you can set the time -24H. After setting favourite channels from the CH list, you can use the FAV button to toggle between [All] and [A~D] channel list.
Operating Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext) Many Digital TV programmes broadcast information via their text service, and this recorder has access to dedicated text programmes transmitted by the broadcasters. Recording TV programmes You can watch another channel while recording a channel or record up to two different programmes simultaneously in the built-in HDD and playback the recorded programmes. Dual Programme Recording You can record two Digital TV programme at the same time. 1.
Operating 39 Stop Recording You can stop recording instantly in Live TV. 4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). 1. Press Z (STOP) then stop dialogue is displayed. 2. Use a/d to select [Yes] and press ENTER (b) to stop recording. ,,Note To stop recording, you must move to the programme being recorded before pressing Z (STOP). Timer Recording (Manual) You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes, up to 22-28 days in advance. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC..
Operating Timer Recording (Programme Guide) You can also set the timer based on the information provided by the programme guide. 1. While watching TV, press GUIDE. 8. Use w/s/a/d to select a programme to record, and press ENTER (b). (programme shows icon) 9. Select [Complete], and press ENTER (b) to save the programme. 10. Press BACK (1) to return to the TV viewing. 2. Press red (R) or green (G) coloured button to select date field. 11. Press TIMER REC., and press the bule (B) coloured button. 3.
Operating 41 Modify a timer recording You can modify a pre-scheduled timer recording before the timer recording actually starts. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC.. 2. Press the bule (B) coloured button. 4. Use a/d to select [Record] and press ENTER (b). If you select [Advanced Schedule] and press ENTER (b) to follow the steps 3-5 from “Timer Recording (Manual)” on page 39 to complete the editing. 3. Use w/s to select programme field, and press ENTER (b). 4.
Operating Instant Timer Recording You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording automatically. Recording from Video/Audio Input 1. Use CH (W/S) to select a programme you want to record. You can record from an external composite, such as a camcorder, connected to any of the unit’s external inputs. 2. Press REC. (X) to start recording. Press ENTER (b) to display the progress of recording. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the unit.
Operating 43 General Playback To stop playback Playing a disc To pause playback DVD AVCHD ACD Press Z (STOP) during playback. Press M (PAUSE) during playback. Press z (PLAY) to resume playback. 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. To scan forward or backward 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. Press c or v to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback. For most Audio CD, DVD, AVCHD and DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically. 3. Press HOME (n). 4.
Operating Using the disc menu DVD AVCHD To display the disc menu The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want to display the disc menu during playback, press DISC MENU. Playing the recorded titles REC 1. While watching TV, press REC.LIST to display the options menu or use w/s/a/d to select [Recorded TV] on the HOME menu and press ENTER (b). Use w/s/a/d buttons to navigate through menu items.
Operating 45 Sorting the recorded titles REC 1. While watching TV, press REC.LIST to display the [Recorded TV] or use w/s/a/d to select [Recorded TV] on the HOME menu and press ENTER (b). 2. Press yellow (Y) coloured button repeatedly to sorted by recorded time in recent order or title name in alphabetical order. [ABC] – by title name in alphabetical order. [Recent] – sorted by recorded date. ,,Note In case of [ABC] sort, the extended character like tilde can sort incorrectly.
Operating Playing movie file and VR discs Playing a file on Linked Devies You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files contained on a disc/HDD/USB device. This unit can play video, audio and photo files contained in the USB device. 1. Press HOME (n). 1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place. 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 2. Select [Movie] using a/d, and press ENTER (b).
Operating 47 To control movie playback To control music playback You can control playback and set options while watching videos. Controls play and sets options while listening to a music. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). a Progress bar - Selects the desired point and plays. b Playback control - Refer to the basic operation for video. c Option - Sets options for the Screen Size or video play. (see page 49) a Progress bar - Selects the desired point and plays.
Operating To resume playback (Movie files) The unit records the point where you stopped during playback. When you play the file again on the list, the option will be appeared on the file. To resume the playback, Select [YES] and press ENTER (b). Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Press [Slide Show d] on the Photo view screen. To stop a slide show Press [Slide Show Z] on the Photo view screen.
Operating 49 Listening to music while slide show Options while watching a video (Movie) You can display photo files while listening to audio files. You can check and adjust a subtitle information of the video file on playing. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 1. While viewing a video (Movie) in full screen, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2. Select an [Option] using w/s/a/d, and press ENTER (b) 3.
Operating Advanced Playback Viewing content information Repeat Playback The unit can display the content information on the list. DVD AVCHD ACD MUSIC During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVDs Off – Returns to normal playback. Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. Title – The current title will be played back repeatedly. Audio CDs/Music files Track – The current track or file will be played back repeatedly.
Operating On-Screen display Playing from selected time You can display and adjust various information and settings concerning the content. 1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. Displaying content information on-screen DVD AVCHD 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to show various playback information. DVD 51 AVCHD 2. Select the [Time] option and then input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right.
Operating Selecting a subtitle language DVD AVCHD 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. Using the Recording title Copy 2. Use w/s to select the [Subtitle] option. You can copy recording title from to the other storage device. 3. Use a/d to select the desired subtitle language. Preparations: 4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display. ,,Note yy Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
Operating 53 After completing copy to DVD, you can see the copy list. 7. Press green (G) colored button to display the [Device Selection] menu. 8. Use w/s to select [ DISC], [ HDD] or [ USB] and press ENTER (b) for target device. 9. (Disc only) Use w/s to select a desired Rec Mode Set [XP, SP, LP or EP] and press ENTER (b). [XP] – Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7 GB).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turn on. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. yy Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) yy Place the disc with the playback side down. yy Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. yy Clean the disc. yy Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. The angle cannot be changed.
Troubleshooting 55 Playback Symptom Cause & Solution Cannot play a disc recorded using this unit on other unit. yy Finalize the disc. (see page 33) yy Check the disc compatibility of the player. yy Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. yy Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. yy Subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.
Troubleshooting HDMI Symptom Cause & Solution The connected HDMI device does not display any picture. yy Try disconnecting then reconnecting the HDMI cable. yy Try switching the power of the HDMI device off then back on. yy The video input of the connected device is set correctly for this unit. yy The HDMI cable you are using is fully HDMI-compliant. Using a nonstandard cable may result in no picture being output. yy Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.
Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. Setting up the remote to control your TV You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1. While holding down 1 (TV POWER) button, press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below).
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 59 Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States other countries. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries, and are used under license.
Appendix 61 Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 50 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 55.5 x 270 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 3.46 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system DVB-T/C Standard Compliant TV Recording Recording format TS (Transport Stream format) Recordable media Hard Disk Drive (500 GB/320 GB/250 GB/160 GB), USB 2.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs 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. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight. Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion.
Appendix 63 About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the unit following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. yy Do not move the unit while it is on. yy Install and use a unit on a stable, levelled surface. yy Do not use the player in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden changes in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the player.
