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LG LH-RH361 Owner's Manual

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LH-RH3693SE_NA3GLL4_ENG_MFL42158352
HDD/DVD
Recorder Receiver System
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:LH-RH361SE
(Main Unit: LH-RH361
Speakers: LHS-36SE5S, LHS-36SE5A)
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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  • Page 1 LH-RH3693SE_NA3GLL4_ENG_MFL42158352 HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver System OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL:LH-RH361SE (Main Unit: LH-RH361 Speakers: LHS-36SE5S, LHS-36SE5A) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
  • Page 2 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord CAUTION Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK dedicated circuit; DO NOT OPEN That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. CAUTION: THESE SERVICING Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Playing a DivX Movie File ....31 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file ..32 Program Playback with Audio CD and Introduction .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction About the Symbol Display To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future “ ” may appear on your TV display during reference. operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific This manual provides information on the operation media.

  • Page 5: Recordable And Playable Discs

    Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization)

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.

  • Page 7: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    About the internal hard disk Playing media files using the drive USB host feature The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of You can enjoy the media files such as pictures equipment. Please use the recorder following the (JPEG), movies (DivX) and tunes (MP3/WMA) saved guidelines below to protect against possible HDD in an MP3 player or USB memory by connecting the...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front Panel e f g h a POWER f B / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Switches the HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver ON or Starts playback. OFF. Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. b Display window g z (REC) Shows the current status of the recorder.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER OPEN/CLOSE Turns HDD/DVD Recorder Receiver ON Opens and closes the disc tray. and OFF. FM/AM Tuner select Changes the input to use for recording. Select FM or AM band as the listening (Tuner, AV1, AV2, OPT, AV 3, AV4 or DV). choice.

  • Page 10: Hookup And Settings

    Hookup and Settings Rear Panel ANT.IN SCART a ANT.IN h Cooling fan Connect the aerial to this terminal. i AC Power Cord b HDMI Connector (Type A) Plug into the power source. HDMI output providing a high quality interface for j RF.

  • Page 11: Connections To Your Tv

    Connections to Your TV Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the Make one of the following connections, depending recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV on the capabilities of your existing equipment. using the audio cables (A).

  • Page 12: Hdmi Connection

    HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H).

  • Page 13: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

    Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) VCR, Cable Box, or Connections Satellite Tuner, etc. 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 recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page 21) and set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to...

  • Page 14: Radio Antenna Connections

    Connecting to the AV IN 3 or AV IN 4 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3, AV IN 4) on the connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your DV tapes to DVD.

  • Page 15: Speaker System Connections

    Speaker System Connections Connect the SYSTEM to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR of the Active Subwoofer Speaker, using the supplied System cable. Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). ANTENNA Notes: Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –...

  • Page 16: Speaker Positioning

    Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer.

  • Page 17: Delay Time Setting

    Delay Time Setting In Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic mode it is Center delay time setting (Dolby Digital mode assumed that the distance from the listener to each of only) the speakers is equal. If not then setting the delay If the distance of DF is equal to the distance of DC in times of the center or rear speakers the sound will be the left figure, set the Center Delay Time as 0ms.

  • Page 18: Sound Level

    –1, –2, and –3 move the sound towards the surrounds. XTS-PRO ON The unique sound quality of the LG Technology Sound Level creates the optimum sound for you to play the perfect playback of the original sound and to feel the You can set the sound level of the desired channel.

  • Page 19: Using The Home Menu

    Using the Home Menu General Operation 1. Press SETUP and the Setup menu appears. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. 3.

  • Page 20: Program Edit

    Program Edit Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, channels manually. move, etc.). When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. display for setting channels appears.

  • Page 21: Auto Clock Set

    Auto Clock Set AV2 Connection When Channel auto search is completed the actual You can connect a decoder or other device to the Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in EURO AV2 DECODER socket on the back. the recorder display is not correct, the clock must be [Decoder] Select [Decoder] if you connect the set manually.

  • Page 22: Initialization

    Initialization Audio Settings You can reset the recorder to its original factory settings and initialize the HDD or USB Memory. [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Code) [HDD format] Initializes the HDD (Hard Disk Drive): everything recorded on the HDD will be erased.

  • Page 23: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Lock (Parental Control) Settings Set Password 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown “Rating”. To change the password, select the [Change], press ENTER and input the new 4-digit code then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] then press ENTER.

  • Page 24: Recording Settings

    Recording Settings MPEG4 When HDD recording, you can set the video recording format to MPEG2 or MPEG4. If you want to record a video with MPEG4 format, select [ON]. When this choice is made, this unit will record the video with MPEG4 format on the HDD.

  • Page 25: Finalize / Disc Label

    Finalize Disc Label Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the Use this to enter a name for the disc. This name disc can be played on a regular DVD player or appears when you load the disc and when you display computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 26: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    General Explanation of Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc On-Screen Display loaded on-screen. This manual gives basic instructions for operating the 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status. recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.

  • Page 27: Playback

    Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 19). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point).
  • Page 28 General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations Discs REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a DVD ALL desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off), DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Note: If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
  • Page 29 If a menu screen is displayed Marker Search The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a Video DVD which contains a menu. Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the To enter a Marker title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to You can start playback from up to six memorized start playback.
  • Page 30 Last Condition Memory This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled.

  • Page 31: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the [Movie The recorder can play Divx files. Before playing DivX List] menu then press ENTER. files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. [Movie List] menu options appear.

  • Page 32: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma File

    Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Audio CD and Music menu options file 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. The menu options appear.

  • Page 33: Program Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma File

    Program Playback with Audio Program List menu options CD and MP3/WMA file 1. Press v / V to select a track/file on the Program List then press ENTER. Program Playback enables you to make custom The menu options appear. playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files.

  • Page 34: Viewing A Jpeg File

    Viewing a JPEG File Photo List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing menu then press ENTER. JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on The menu options appear.
  • Page 35 Skip Images To listen to music while slide show simultaneously While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the You can display photo files while listening to previous file. MP3/WMA music files recorded on HDD. Rotate Images 1.

  • Page 36: Editing A Mp3/Wma, Jpeg, Divx File

    Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX Naming a file on the HDD or USB device file You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD or USB device independently. Names can be up to 32 These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for characters long.
  • Page 37 Copying a file(s) to another media or Moving a file(s) folder You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or from the current location. folder.

  • Page 38: Recording

    Recording Notes: The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on the HDD is 255. About DVD recording Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours continuously. Notes: Notes for recording This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.

  • Page 39: Timeshift

    Timeshift Clip Record Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the You can edit during Timeshift to store the program on telephone rings while you are watching your favorite the HDD (Hard Disk Drive). live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” before answering the phone.

  • Page 40: Basic Recording From A Tv

    Basic Recording from a TV To Pause the Recording 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause recording. Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. 2. When you want to continue recording, press Recording starts immediately and continues until the PAUSE/STEP (X).

  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording 2. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 b / B (left/right) – move the cursor left/right programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended v / V (up/down) – change the setting at the recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be current cursor position recorded, the starting and ending time.

  • Page 42: Timer Recording With Show View System

    Timer Recording with 3. You can change the information as required using b / B / v / V (Media, VPS/PDC, etc.) ® System Refer to “Timer Recording” on previous page. This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish S programming numbers with their program details.If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding S...

  • Page 43: Checking Timer Recording Details

    Checking Timer Recording If two or more timer programs overlap: The earlier program takes priority. Details When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts. Programming can be checked whenever the recorder If two programs are set to start at exactly the same is turned on.

  • Page 44: Recording From Dv Input

    Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 14. Before DV dubbing 2. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 19). You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this 3.

  • Page 45: Simultaneous Recording And Playback

    Simultaneous recording and MPEG4 Recording playback You can record a video with MPEG4 video format. 1. Set the [MPEG4] option to [ON] on the setup Playback another title during recording menu (See page 24). Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard 2.

  • Page 46: Editing

    Editing 1 2 3 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist.

  • Page 47: Hdd, Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

    HDD, VR Mode: Original and Adding Chapter Markers Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts You can create chapters within a title by inserting chapter marks at the desired points. Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.

  • Page 48: Making A New Playlist

    Making a New Playlist Adding Additional Title/Chapters to the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to You can add an Original title or chapter to add to a the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put Playlist title even if it is already registered.

  • Page 49: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter

    Deleting an Original or Playlist Deleting a Part Title/Chapter You can delete a part which you do not want in the When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist title. menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the 1.

  • Page 50: Naming A Title

    Naming a Title Time Search Video You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. You can select start point of the title. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List 1.

  • Page 51: Sort

    Combining Two Titles Into One Sort This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- Use this function to combine two adjacent Original- HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch HDD titles into one.

  • Page 52: Divide One Titles Into Two

    Divide One Titles Into Two Combining Two Chapters Into Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Original chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to Note: divide then press ENTER.

  • Page 53: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Moving a Playlist Chapter If you select a hidden chapter or title on the Title List or Chapter List menu, you can ‘show’ it by choosing [Show] option on the menu. After doing that, you are Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of able to see the chapter or title.

  • Page 54: Dubbing

    Dubbing rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise Before Dubbing authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Use the copying features of this recorder to: CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to...

  • Page 55: Dubbing From Hdd To Dvd

    Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to to dub then press ENTER. dub then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the Menu options appears on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 56: One Touch Copy (Hdd To Dvd)

    One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible.

  • Page 57: Reference

    Reference 2. Press TITLE in Play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Additional Information You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x). Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps.

  • Page 58: Language Codes

    Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian 7684...

  • Page 59: Presetting The Radio Stations

    Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Preset radio stations in the unit’s memory first (see Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down “Presetting radio stations” on the left). the volume.

  • Page 60: Rds Operation

    RDS Operation Programme Search (PTY) This unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. broadcasts with Programme Type (PTY) codes that Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for indicate the type of material being broadcast.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output.
  • Page 62 Symptom Cause Solution The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 25) Cannot play a disc recorded using this Some players will not play even a No solution. recorder on another finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 440 X 55 X 280 mm (w x h x d) without foot Mass (approx.) 4.6 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 colour system Recording format...
  • Page 64 Amplifier Stereo mode 45W + 45W (Rated Output Power 30W, 4Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround mode Front: 45W + 45W (Rated Output Power 30W, THD 10 %) Center*: 45W (* Depending on the sound mode Surround*: 45W + 45W (Rated Output Power 30W, settings and the source, there 4Ω...
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