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RH299H-WL-NAASLLK-ENG HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RH299H Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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JPEG files What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. • Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.
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)
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, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files.
About the internal hard disk Using an USB Flash Drive drive This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files contained in the USB Flash Drive. The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.
Front Panel e f g h i j a 1 1 / I (POWER button) g RESOLUTION Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. b Disc Tray - HDMI: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i Insert a disc here.
Remote Control AV/INPUT: Changes the input to ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu use for recording (Tuner, AV1-2, selection. or DV IN). PR/CH (+/-): Scans up or down 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects through memorized channels. numbered options in a menu. DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD Display.
Hook up and Settings Rear Panel h i j a ANTENNA IN h OPTICAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect the antenna to this terminal. Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b COMPONENT OUTPUT (Y P i COAXIAL (Digital audio output jack) Connect to a TV with Y P inputs.
Connections to Your TV Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the Make one of the following connections, depending on video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V). the capabilities of your existing equipment. Audio (Left/Right) Connection Tips Connect the left and right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks of...
HDMI connection If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using an HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on an HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2.
Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Auto Setup Connections After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit or resetting the unit, the Initial Setup Connecting to the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 Wizard function sets the language, clock and tuner Jacks channels automatically.
Using the Home Menu General Operation From the Home Menu screen you can access all the 1. Select the SETUP option in the HOME menu. Media for playback and recording of the recorder. The setup menu appears. 2. Use v / V to select the desired option. 1.
Program Edit General Settings (Continued) You can perform a search to select and store TV Program Edit channels manually. When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, display for setting channels appears. move, etc.).
General Settings (Continued) Power Save Mode You can set up the unit into an economic power save Clock Set mode. Nothing is displayed in the display window when the unit is turned off. 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. [OFF] Power Save Mode is not active.
Language Settings Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG display.
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.
Recording Settings TV Recording Audio When TV recording with bilingual, you can choose audio channel to record. [Main+Sub] Main language and Sub language [Main] Main language only [Sub] Sub language only Auto Chapter When DVD recording, chapter markers are put in specified setting.
Disc Settings 1. Select [Finalize] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Finalize] is selected. Disc Format Finalize menu appears. 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will The recorder starts finalizing the disc. initialize the disc.
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.
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 15). 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).
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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, Video mode DVD-R/RW (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM (Chapter/Title/All/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes: On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function.
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If a menu screen is displayed Marker Search The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD ALL DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. To enter a Marker You can start playback from up to six memorized Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the points.
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PIP (Picture in Picture) 3D Surround DVD ALL DivX DVD ALL This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two This function enables you to view the stored stations conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or in sub picture during playback.
Playing a DivX Movie File Movie List menu options 1. Press v / V / b / B to select a folder/file on the The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX [Movie List] menu then press ENTER. files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. [Movie List] menu options appear.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX Naming a file on the HDD file You can name MP3/WMA files on the HDD independently. Names can be up to 32 characters These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for long. example, other kind’s files are operated same way. 1.
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Copying a file(s) to the HDD Moving a file(s) to the other folder on the You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to the HDD. You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to the other folder on 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. the HDD.
Recording Note: 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: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or Notes for recording CD-RW discs.
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 favourite the HDD (Hard Disk Drive). live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” before answering the phone.
Basic Recording from a TV Instant Timer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a Recording starts immediately and continues until the recording easily of a preset length without using the disc is full or you stop the recording.
3. Enter the necessary information for your timer Timer Recording 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.
You cannot enter a timer program when: Checking Timer Recording A recording is already underway. Details The time you’re trying to set has already passed. There are already 16 timer programs set. Programming can be checked whenever the recorder If two or more timer programs overlap: is turned on.
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. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. DV appears in the display window and on the TV You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this screen.
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 20). While the recording is in progress, you can playback a 2.
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.
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 During playing back, at the point you want to start a Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear.
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 or Playlist title even if it is already registered.
If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the Deleting an Original or Playlist titles are combined into one. Title/Chapter When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+RW increases remaining recording When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist time.
Naming a Title 4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. You can name the titles. The names can be up to 32 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. characters long.
Divide One Title Into Two Sorting the Title List This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily.
Combining Two Chapters Into Additional functions for the recordable DVD discs Using the Title List menu, you can use the disc setting Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters functions without entering the setup menu. into one. 1. On the DVD Title List menu, use b / B / v / V to select the [Disc] option then press ENTER.
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.
authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse Dubbing engineering or disassembly is prohibited. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL Before Dubbing HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY Use the copying features of this recorder to: CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
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. Menu options appears on the left side of the Selecting multiple titles on HDD screen.
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.
Reference Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc) Additional Information Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or Viewing Title List menu displayed on DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play other DVD Recorders or Players DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not.
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...
Supplied Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is You can control the sound level, input source, and listed in the table below, set the appropriate power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Solution Symptom The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall No power. outlet securely. No picture. The TV is not set to receive recorder Select the appropriate video input mode signal output.
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Symptom Cause Solution The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc. (page 21) 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.
Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot Net weight (approx.) 4 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system PAL B/G colour system Recording format...