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LG LRH-539 Owner's Manual

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RH7927CML.AA1CLL_EVNT
HDD/DVD
RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : LRH-539
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Call us and we will
guide you through
your first recording,
1-888-542-2623
http://www.lg.Ca
for free.
(LGCANADA)

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  • Page 1 RH7927CML.AA1CLL_EVNT http://www.lg.Ca HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LRH-539 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-888-542-2623 (LGCANADA)
  • Page 2 FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio CAUTION frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter . . .47 Deleting a Part ......47 Naming a Title ......48 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 DVD video disc.

  • Page 5: Recordable And Playable Discs

    Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - 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.

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format 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, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

  • Page 7: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive

    About the internal hard disk Card useable on this unit drive Compact Flash Card (CF) Micro Drive (MD) The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of Secure Digital Card (SD) equipment. Please use the recorder following the Multi Media Card (MMC) guidelines below to protect against possible HDD SmartMedia Card (SMC)

  • Page 8: Disc-Related Terms

    Disc-related terms PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only) Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact DVD +R (Double Layer) with the system via menus, search functions, or other Double layer recording technology offers two typical computer-like operations.

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    Front Panel b c d e a POWER button and indicator TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner mode. Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Lights up red when the recorder is in standby : Indicates when the recorder is in timer mode.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control CHP ADD: Inserts a chapter SCAN (m / M): Search marker when playing/recording. backward or forward. CLEAR: Removes a track number SEARCH: Displays Marker Search on the Program List or a mark on menu. the Marker Search menu. SETUP: Accesses or removes the DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Setup menu.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel a ANT.IN g Cooling fan Connect the antenna to this terminal. h AC Power Cord b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Plug into the power source. Connect to a TV with audio inputs. i RF. OUT c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. Connect to a TV with video inputs.

  • Page 12: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv

    Connecting an Antenna Connections to your TV Connecting an Antenna Connections to your TV or Cable TV or Cable TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. a Antenna Disconnect the antenna from the rear of the TV and Rear of TV identify the antenna cable.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Component Video / Progressive Scan Digital Multi-channel sound connection A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the television, you may take advantage of the Recorder’s audio formats supported by your Recorder (MPEG 2, progressive scan output for the highest video...
  • Page 14 Connecting to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to Connect the input jacks (INPUT1, INPUT2) 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: Using The Home Menu

    Using the Home Menu General Settings Using the Home Menu General Settings From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Tuning Band Select Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for playback and recording of the recorder. 1 Select the [Tuning Band] option then press B . 2 Use v / V to select the tuning band (TV or CATV) 1.
  • Page 16 To Add or Erase Channels from Memory 1. Use b/B to choose the option and use v/V to change the setting. This feature allows you to add to or erase channels [Band] Select the band. from memory manually. [PBS Ch.] Select the channel. [Time Zone] Choose your time zone.
  • Page 17 TV Aspect Progressive Scan Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality standard or wide). pictures with less flickering. [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen [ON] : Using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE TV.

  • Page 18: Language Settings

    Power Save Mode PBC stands for Playback Control and refers to special Set Power Save Mode to On to place your DVD/VCR menus and navigation features that are available on Recorder into an economic power save mode. some Video CDs. [ON] Video CDs are played according to the PBC, if available.

  • Page 19: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Audio Settings With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type presentation possible, thanks to digital audio of audio system you use.

  • Page 20: Lock (Parental Control) Settings

    Lock (Parental Control) Set Password Lock (Parental Control) Settings Settings You can enter or change password. 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.

  • Page 21: Recording Settings

    Recording Settings Recording Settings DivX DivX Registration Code ® We provide you the DivX VOD (Video On Demand Record Mode Set registration code that allows you to rent and purchase You can set the picture quality for recording; ® videos using the DivX VOD servie.

  • Page 22: Disc Settings

    Disc Settings DV Recording Audio You need to set this if you have a camcorder using Disc Format 32kHz/12-bit sound connected to the front panel DV IN jack. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will Some digital camcorders have two stereo tracks for initialize the disc.
  • Page 23 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 24: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    General Explanation of Displaying Disc Information on-screen General Explanation of You can display various information about the disc or On-Screen Display On-Screen Display tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback.

  • Page 25: Playback

    Playback Moving to another TITLE DivX Video Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file When a disc has more than one title, you can move to Playing a HDD, DVD, DivX file another title as follows: or V ideo CD or V ideo CD •...
  • Page 26 Slow Motion Repeat A-B Video Video To repeat a sequence. 1. Press SCAN (m or M) during pause mode. 1. Press A-B at your chosen starting point. [A - ] 2. Use the SCAN (m or M) to select the required appears briefly on the TV screen.
  • Page 27 Title Menu Marker Search 1. Press TITLE. Video If the current title has a menu, the menu will appear on the TV screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not appear. To enter a Marker 2. The menu offers features such as camera angles, You can start playback from up to six memorized spoken language and subtitle options, and points.
  • Page 28 3D Surround Last Condition Memory Video DivX This Recorder memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which even if you remove the disc from the Recorder or simulates multi-channel audio playback from two switch off the Recorder.

  • Page 29: Playing A Divx Movie File

    Playing a DivX Movie File Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle Playing a DivX Movie File Please refer to following notice when the DivX The recorder can play Divx files on HDD, CD-R/RW or subtitle does not display properly. DVD±R/RW discs. Before playing DivX files, read 1.
  • Page 30 About DivX movie files DivX disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 720x576 (W x H) pixel. This recorder cannot play back the DivX file(s) in the Memory Card. The file name of the DivX subtitle is limited to characters.

  • Page 31: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma File

    Playing an Audio CD or Audio CD and Music menu options Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file MP3/WMA 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 32 Repeat Repeat A-B Audio CDs - Repeat Track/All/Off 1. To repeat a sequence during disc playback Press Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode. A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon TRACK: repeats the current track. and [A -] appear on the menu screen. ALL: repeats the all tracks on the disc.

  • Page 33: Mp3/Wma File

    Program Playback with Audio Program List menu options Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file 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.

  • Page 34: Viewing A Jpeg File

    iewing a JPEG File Photo menu options iewing a JPEG File 1. Press v / V to select a file on the Program List The recorder can play JPEG files on the CD-R/RW, then press ENTER. DVD±R/RW, HDD, or Memory Card. Before playing The menu options appear.
  • Page 35 View Slide Shows 5. Press MARKER to select multiple files. Select [Select All] option to select all tracks then 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the Photo menu press ENTER. (Refer to [Photo menu options] on page 34). Select [Deselect All] option to deselect all 2.

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

    Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, Naming a file on the HDD or Memory Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, Card DivX file DivX file You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD or Memory These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for Card independently. Names can be up to 32 example, other kind’s files are operated same way.
  • 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 About DVD recording Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of • 48 hours continuously. Notes: Notes for recording This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or •...

  • Page 39: Timeshift

    imeshift imeshift Clip Record You can edit during Timeshift to store the program on Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the the HDD (Hard Disk Drive). telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” 1.

  • Page 40: Basic Recording From A Tv

    Basic Recording from a TV To Pause the Recording Basic Recording from a TV 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

    imer Recording Notes: imer Recording The timer indicator lights in the display window • This recorder can be programmed to record up to 8 when the recorder is in standby with the timer programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended active.

  • Page 42: Checking Timer Recording Details

    Checking T imer Recording If two or more timer programs overlap: Checking T imer Recording The earlier program takes priority. Details 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 43: Recording From Dv Input

    Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to Recording from DV Input 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 15). You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this 3.

  • Page 44: Editting

    itle List and Chapter List itle List and Chapter List 1 2 3 Menu Overview 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 45: Hdd, Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

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

  • Page 46: Making A New Playlist

    Adding Additional Making a New Playlist Adding Additional Making a New Playlist itle/Chapters to the Playlist itle/Chapters to the Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later —...

  • Page 47: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter

    Deleting an Original or Deleting an Original or Deleting a Part Deleting a Part Playlist T itle/Chapter Playlist T itle/Chapter You can delete a part which you do not want in the When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist title.

  • Page 48: Naming A Title

    Naming a T itle Naming a T itle Sort Sort You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. This function allows you to access show listings Names can be up to 32 characters long. organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- HDD menu.

  • Page 49: Combining Two Titles Into One

    Combining T wo T itles Into 3. Press ENTER. Combining T wo T itles Into Title Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted. Current picture Use this function to combine two adjacent Original- HDD titles into one. Notes: The first title’s This function is not available if there is only one •...

  • Page 50: Moving A Playlist Chapter

    Moving a Playlist Chapter Tip: 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 51: Dubbing

    Dubbing Copyright Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what Before Dubbing Before Dubbing is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such Use the copying features of this recorder to: as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

  • Page 52: Dubbing From Hdd To Dvd

    Dubbing from HDD to DVD Dubbing from DVD to HDD 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.

  • Page 53: One Touch Copy (Hdd To Dvd)

    One T ouch Copy One T ouch Copy One T ouch Copy One T ouch Copy (HDD to DVD) (DVD to HDD) (HDD to DVD) (DVD to HDD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single playing title from the HDD to DVD.

  • Page 54: Reference

    Reference 2. Press TITLE in Play mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip: Additional Information 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 55: Language Codes

    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...

  • Page 56: Remote Control

    Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate You can control the sound level, input source, and manufacturer code.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    roubleshooting roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall No power. outlet securely. No picture. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set Press TV/DVD on the remote control to TV.
  • Page 58 Symptom Cause Solution Cannot play a disc The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 23) recorded using this Some players will not play even a No solution. recorder on another finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 350 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 % Signal system NTSC Recording...
  • Page 60 3834RV00???

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