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1. LG Life s Good Freeview DVD Recorder with HDD Cc 2 m D gt Cc gt m RHT497H RHT498H RHT499H ye i di S ital mM DB Digital Video Approved peoduct Broadcasting O DOLBY aN As an ENERGY STAR Partner LG Divx TEAL has determined that this product DVD ReWritable STEREO CREATOR Median urge or product models meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency viet RAM ie LD Mm r RECORDER _ eo HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE EneRGY Star is a U S registered mark The Clear Choice In Digital Vi LG RHT49x instructions indd 1 co 2009 03 04 3 50 12 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Please carefully read this user manual before setting up the unit and retain for future use CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN GENERAL A WARNING Risk of electric shock DO NOT attempt to repair service or modify this unit always refer servicing and maintenance to qualified service personnel A WARNING Risk of exposure to radiation from class1 class 3b visible and invisible laser beams DO NOT open the unit and stare directly into beam A WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock hazard DO NOT expose this product to rain or moisture A WARNING DO NOT expose this unit to dripping or splashing water Objects filled with liquids such as vases should NOT be placed on or near the unit A WARNING DO NOT place heat sources or naked flames e g candles
2. a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK Q to display set up menu To watch or record analogue PAY TV Canal Plus programmes a Disconnect Unit s mains lead b Use a SCART lead to connect AV2 Decoder port on Unit to corresponding port on Decoder c Reconnect Unit s mains lead d Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu e Select AV2 Connection from middle panel f Select Decoder from right panel g Press OK to confirm h Select Canal from middle panel i Select ON from right panel j Press OK to confirm Unit does not need to be switched on to view signal To decode encoded signal for recording or watching PAY TV Canal Plus programs see General Information section a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Program Edit from middle panel c Select Edit from right panel d Press OK Channel editing screen is displayed e Press AV INPUT once Decoder On Off option is displayed in left panel f Press OK to select ON Canal is displayed when ON is selected g Pressing OK a second time turns option OFF h Press BACK 4a to exit LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 15 15 AV2 Connection To connect a decoder or other device to AV2 Decoder port on rear panel of Unit a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Pro
3. 3 amp OPEN CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray 4 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 DVD The unit is in DVD mode HDD lt gt DVD The unit is dubbing Indicates when the unit is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed Ooo oo IG Has Indicates clock total playing time elapsed time title number chapter track number channel etc gt 1 PLAY PAUSE Starts playback Pause playback or recording temporarily Press again to exit pause mode 6 STOP Stops playback or recording 7 REC Starts recording Press repeatedly to set the recording time 8 RES Resolution Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT ports HDMI 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p COMPONENT 576i 576p 9 DVD Set the units mode to DVD 10 HDD Set the units mode to HDD 11 USB Port Connect a USB Flash memory 12 DV IN Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder to the unit 13 AV IN 3 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Left Right Connect the audio video output of an external source Audio system TV Monitor VCR Camcorder etc 14 V Down 15 A Up 2009 03 04 3 50 14 DERE INTRODUCING YOUR LG REMOTE CONTROL OPEN DVD J HDD amore FVD a SCAN M gt gt PAUSE STEP MENUILIST UD PR PRLIST REPEAT TITLE MARKER CLEAR AUDIO FAV SUBTI
4. LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 24 24 a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt p gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu RECORDING MODE Recording using different quality options allows you to choose between picture quality and available space depending on your unit model To work out your unit s storage capacity in hours will depend on the size of your hard drive and the picture quality option selected when setting recording mode Table showing the storage capacity in hours Picture quality option Lowest quality Highest quality Puce MLP EP LP SP XP 320GB HDD 935hrs 456hrs 323hrs 165hrs 85hrs 250GB HDD 729hrs 356hrs 251hrs 129hrs 66hrs 160GB HDD 477hrs 233hrs 164hrs 84hrs 43hrs To set recording mode a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu above b Select recording icon from left panel c Select Recording Mode from middle panel d Select picture quality option from right panel MLP lowest picture quality EP Low quality 2009 03 04 3 50 17 i T i LP Slightly lower than SP mode SP Standard quality XP Highest picture quality e Press OK RECORDING ASPECT To set aspect ratio for recording to DVD a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select recording icon from left panel c Select Record Aspect from middle panel d Select option fro
5. Enter chosen code e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries f Press OK to confirm DTV SUBTITLE To set a default subtitle language for viewing digital TV if provided by broadcaster a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select language icon in left panel second one down c Select DTV Subtitle from middle panel d Refer to language code list below e Enter chosen code e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries f Press OK to confirm DIVX SUBTITLE To select a language code for DivX subtitle a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select language icon in left panel second one down c Select DivX Subtitle from middle panel d Refer to language code list below e Enter chosen code e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries f Press OK to confirm 2009 03 04 3 50 16 e i LANGUAGE CODES PARENTAL LOCK SETTINGS DISPLAYING SET UP MENU Afar 6565 Hausa 7265 Quechua 8185 a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed Afrikaans 6570 Hebrew 7387 Rhaeto Romance 8277 b Press lt p gt until Easy Menu is displayed Albanian 8381 Hindi 7273 Rumanian 8279 c Select SETUP Ameharic 6577 Hungarian 7285 Russian 8285 d OK to displ t Arabic 6582 Icelandic 7383 Samoan 8377 to display set up menu Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 PASSWORD SETTING Aymara 6588 Irish 7165 Serbian 8382 To
6. FOLDERS ON HDD keyboard menu a Press HDD DVD to select mode Numbers 0 9 Enters that number at cursor position b Press MENU LIST j Select OK on keyboard menu to confirm name c Select file or folder to copy To copy more files or folders e Select next file e Press MARKER when each one is highlighted d Press OK e Select Edit from menu in left panel f Press OK to show sub options g Select Move option Move menu is displayed h Press OK i Select folder to move to j Select Move option k Press OK to begin moving 39 LG RHT49x instructions indd Sec1 39 D 2009 03 04 3 50 19 _ SE DUBBING A TITLE AFTER DUBBING TO DVD e Ensure DVD is finalized see Finalizing in Disc settings section so it will play back on other units DUBBING A TITLE FROM HDD TO DVD OR FROM DVD TO HDD a Press HDDJ DVD for title to be copied b Press MENU LIST c Select title to copy To copy more titles from HDD only e Select next file e Press MARKER when each one is highlighted d Press OK e Select Dubbing from menu in left panel f Press OK g Select Recording mode XP SP LP EP MLP AUTO or Fast e When dubbing from DVD to HDD only a VR mode formatted disc can use Fast mode e When dubbing from HDD to VR mode DVD RW or DVD RAM the Fast mode is not available for edited HDD titles and Clip Recording titles e When dubbing an edited title from VR mode DVD RW or DVD RAM
7. Press OK to confirm 2009 03 04 3 50 16 aa i LANGUAGE SETTINGS DISPLAYING SET UP MENU a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt p gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK O to display set up menu DISPLAY MENU LANGUAGE To select a language for set up menu and on screen display a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select language icon in left panel second one down c Select Display Menu from middle panel d Select language from list in right panel e Press OK to confirm DISC MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE To select a language for Disc Menu Audio Subtitle displays a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select language icon in left panel second one down c Select Disc Menu Disc Audio or Disc Subtitle from middle panel d Select option in right panel e Original for language of disc recording e Others for a different language then i Refer to language code list below ii Enter chosen code e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries e OFF to turn off disc subtitles e Press OK to confirm DTV AUDIO To set default audio language for viewing digital TV if provided by broadcaster a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select language icon in left panel second one down c Select DTV Audio from middle panel LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 21 21 d Refer to language code list below e
8. REPEAT repeatedly To return to normal playback e Press REPEAT repeatedly to select OFF REPEATING A SPECIFIC PORTION MINIMUM 3 SECONDS DURING PLAYBACK a Press REPEAT to select start point of portion a Press OK to select end point of portion Selected portion will be repeated continually To return to normal playback e Press REPEAT repeatedly to select OFF LAST SCENE MEMORY DVD Unit memorises last scene from last disc viewed even if disc is removed or Unit is switched off When that disc is reloaded last scene is automatically recalled and displayed 2009 03 04 3 50 18 e i CHAPTER SEARCH HDD RW VR RW VIDEO RW R RAM To select a chapter from which to start playback a Ensure playback stopped b Press HDD or DVD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to edit e Press OK to display editing menu f Select Chapter in Search option from menu on left of screen g Press OK to display Chapter List menu h Select chapter for start of playback i Press PLAY b gt to start ADDING CHAPTER MARKERS HDD RW VR RW R RAM To create chapters within a title during recording except for HDD or playback e Press MARKER at desired point Chapter marker icon is displayed MOVING TO ANOTHER TITLE To display information about a title on a disc where there is more than one title a Press INFO button on remote control twice during playback b Select title icon c
9. on or near this unit A WARNING Slots and openings on this unit are for ventilation to prevent over heating DO NOT block these by placing it on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 2 A WARNING To reduce the risk of the unit over heating ensure the surrounding area is clear and well ventilated A WARNING Cigarette smoke can damage this unit DO NOT smoke around this unit A WARNING DO NOT install this unit in a confined space such as a book case rack or similar unit Ensure the area is well ventilated A WARNING DO NOT install this unit on an uneven surface or area prone to vibration BATTERIES A WARNING Risk of explosion and damage to the unit and remote control if batteries are replaced incorrectly A WARNING DO NOT dispose of batteries in a fire A WARNING DO NOT dispose of batteries with normal household waste take to a local recycling centre CAUTION THIS PRODUCT USES A LASER SYSTEM CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSER TO THE BEAM 2009 03 04 3 50 13 i T i COPYRIGHTS REGIONAL CODES Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area region in which you are making a copy
10. to confirm LABELLING To change disc name a Load disc in drive Disc information is displayed b Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu c Auto Programming is highlighted Select Edit from middle panel d Press OK to confirm Keyboard menu is displayed e Use lt P A V to navigate keyboard and press OK on remote control to confirm each key selection f Select OK on keyboard menu to confirm new name PROTECTING To protect a disc except DVD R Video mode and DVD RW against accidental recording editing or erasure a Load disc in drive Disc information is displayed b Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu c Auto Programming is highlighted Select Disc Format option from left panel d Select Protect from middle panel e Select ON from right panel f Press OK 26 2009 03 04 3 50 17 SOFTWARE UPDATE amp SYSTEM INFORMATION DISPLAY SET UP MENU DTV DIAGNOSTICS a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu RECEIVING SOFTWARE UPDATE e Ensure Unit is plugged into AC power to receive updates Updates are not available during recording Timeshift and when viewing digital text or EPG menu To set software update options a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select network icon at bottom of left panel c Select Software Updates f
11. CD Music CDs or CD R RWs in music CD format that can be purchased Data disc DivX JPEG MP3 or WMA Discs that contain DivX JPEG MP3 or WMA files LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 5 2009 03 04 3 50 13 i T i Le GUARANTEE Life s Good TECHNOLOGY WITH THE HUMAN TOUCH LG Electronics U K Ltd will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee 1 All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase 2 The dealer or his service agent who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labour provided in the repair of this LG equipment for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure PLEASE NOTE A The dealer may restrict the guarantee to the original purchaser B The dealer is not obliged to carry out service under guarantee if unauthorised modifications are made to the apparatus or if non standard components are used or if the serial number of the apparatus is removed defaced misused or altered C Any claims made under guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased The dealer may before carrying out service under guarantee require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase D We respe
12. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE This unit includes the following open source software Freetype library copyright 2003 The FreeType Project www freetype org Zlib compression library developed by Jean loup Gailly and Mark Adler Copyright C 1995 2005 Jean loup Gailly and Mark Adler Doubly Linked List licensed by Artistic license You can download this software from http freshmeat net projects linklist Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 3 This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit and can play only DVD discs labelled with the same code as on the rear of the unit or ALL Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover This number
13. Delete Part from editing menu in left panel h Press OK to display delete part menu i Use PLAY b gt SCAN lt gt and PAUSE STEP II buttons to locate start end points e Start Point Select start point of deletion e End Point Select end point of deletion e Next Part Delete additional part HDD only e Cancel Cancel deletion Done Delete selected part j Press OK to confirm deletion NAMING A TITLE To change a title name a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD or HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select title e Press OK f Select Edit option from menu in left panel g Select Rename or Title name from editing menu in left panel h Press OK i Use lt A Y to navigate keyboard and press OK on remote control to confirm each key selection e To use shortcuts on remote control to enter a name PLAY b gt Inserts a space at the cursor position 2009 03 04 3 50 18 e i PAUSE STEP II Deletes a character after cursor position STOP W CLEAR Deletes character before cursor position lt Moves cursor to left or right MENU LIST INFO Changes character set on keyboard menu Numbers 0 9 Enters that number at cursor position e To apply a genre for a selected title on HDD i Highlight a character on keyboard menu ii Press and hold until curser jumps across to Genre option ii Highlight genre iv Press OK to select Chosen genre name will app
14. INFO to display file information ID3 Tag information is displayed if present VIEWING PHOTOS To look at photos recorded on HDD disc or USB Flash Drive a Load disc or flash drive as required b Press HOME ff First menu is displayed c Press lt p gt until PHOTOS menu is displayed d Select location of photo file e Press OK f Select photo file g Press PLAY b gt SKIP TO THE NEXT PREVIOUS PHOTO e Press lt gt to view previous next photo ROTATE A PHOTO e Press lt gt to rotate photo VIEWING PHOTO FILES AS A SLIDE SHOW To show photos in photo list consecutively a Load disc or flash drive as required b Press HOME ff First menu is displayed c Press lt P gt until PHOTOS menu is displayed d Select location of photo file e Press OK f Select Slide Show option on left side of screen LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 31 31 g Press OK Slide Show menu is displayed h Select Speed option i Press OK j Select speed required k Press OK To view all photo files e Select All To view only selected files i Select file ii Press MARKER iii Select and mark further files as required iv Select Object option I Select START m Press OK Slide show begins LISTENING TO MUSIC DURING SLIDE SHOW To display photo files as slide show while listening to MP3 WMA music files on HDD a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt
15. Press number button 0 9 or lt gt to select a title number d Press OK STARTING PLAYBACK FROM SELECTED TIME a Press INFO twice during playback Time search box shows elapsed playing time b Select the time search box c Enter required start time in hours minutes and seconds Eg to start at 2 hours 10 minutes and 20 seconds enter 21020 e To correct errors i Press lt P gt to move underscore _ to number needing LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 34 34 correction ii Enter correct numbers d Press OK SELECTING A SUBTITLE LANGUAGE a Press INFO twice during playback Playback menu is displayed b Select subtitle option c Select subtitle language d Press OK OR a Press SUBTITLE button on remote control during playback b Press Left Right repeatedly to select subtitle language c Press OK WATCHING FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE To select camera angle for viewing if available a Press INFO twice to display playback menu b Select angle option c Select desired angle d Press OK SELECTING A SOUND MODE This Unit can produce a 3D Surround Sound effect to simulate multi channel audio playback a Press INFO twice to display playback menu b Select sound option c Select sound mode 3D SUR or NORMAL d Press OK 2009 03 04 3 50 18 i T i EDITING RECORDED CONTENT BEFORE EDITING e Advanced editing functions require VR mode
16. SORTING TITLES HDD a Ensure playback stopped b Press HDD c Press MENU LIST d Press OK to display options menu e Select Sort f Press OK to view further options g Select whether to sort titles by e Date when they were recorded e Title alphabetical order OR e Category genre h Press OK Sorting starts and display is rearranged LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 36 COMBINING TITLES HDD To merge selected title with another title a Ensure playback stopped b Press HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to merge e Press OK to display editing menu f Select Edit option to display editing menu g Select Combine from menu in left panel h Press OK i Select a title to combine with current title j Press OK to confirm HIDING A CHAPTER OR TITLE To skip past a chapter or title without viewing during playback a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD or HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select chapter title to hide e Press OK to display editing menu f Select Edit option to display editing menu g Select Hide option from menu in left panel h Press OK To recover the hidden title or chapter i Select Show option from editing menu in left panel j Press OK to recover title chapter VIEWING TITLE LIST MENU DISPLAYED ON ANOTHER UNIT To view title list menu displayed on another unit capable of playing DVD RW or DVD R discs e Press TITLE during playback or when s
17. c Select Add Channel from right panel and press OK d Use lt gt to select Digital or Analogue e Press p gt and select program number f Press OK to confirm LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 19 i Son GENERAL SETTINGS DISPLAYING SET UP MENU a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt p gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK 0 to display set up menu SETTING UP REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV To operate your TV with Unit remote control If your TV is listed in table below a Press and hold TV POWER c Enter TV manufacturer code as follows Manufacturer Code number LG GoldStar 1 Default 2 Zenith 1 3 4 Samsung 6 7 Sony 8 9 Hitachi 4 d Release TV POWER button e Switch TV back on if necessary After replacing batteries in remote control repeat steps a to c TV ASPECT To select aspects ratio of connected TV a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select TV Aspect from middle panel c Select option in right panel e 4 3 Letter Box for a standard 4 3 screen TV with wide picture and bands on upper and lower areas of screen e 4 3 Pan Scan for a standard 4 3 screen TV with wide picture on entire screen cutting off parts that do not fit 19 2009 03 04 3 50 16 e i LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 20 e 16 9 Wide for a wide screen TV
18. changed for the titles recorded The remote control does not work properly Check you are pointing the remote at the sensor on the unit Is the remote too far from the unit Check there are now obstacles in the way of the sensor JPEG DviX files Unable to deactivate password Is the unit in scan slow motion or pause modes disabled or this unit The remote control does Try resetting the unit by holding the POWER button for The files are not recorded in a compatible format not work properly FIVE seconds Cannot play MP3 WMA The movie file Codec is not compatible with this unit or forgtten your password The unit cannot support the resolution Follow instuctions on page 23 Forgotten password Reset the remote control to work with your connected TV page 19 Replace the batteries in the remote control page 9 42 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 42 2009 03 04 3 50 19 i 6EssS 3 i RECORDING HDMI PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION Cannot record or does not record correctly Check the disc HDD has sufficent available space Check the source is not copy protected Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy once material Timer record function is not successful Check the clock amp date are set correctly Timer recordings may have overlapped Only the earliest setting will record completely Stereo Audi
19. formatted DVD DVD RW or DVD RAM Original title or Playlist can be edited e Editing of Original title is final e Playlists can be created for editing purposes EDITING A TITLE To edit recordings on DVD or HDD a Ensure playback stopped b Press HDD or DVD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to edit e Press OK to display menu in left panel To edit a VR mode disc e Press MENU LIST to switch between original and playlist menus ADDING CHAPTER MARKERS HDD RW VR RW R RAM To create chapters within a title during recording except for HDD or playback e Press MARKER at desired point Chapter marker icon is displayed DELETING A TITLE OR CHAPTER To delete a title or chapter a Ensure playback stopped b Press HDD or DVD c Press MENU LIST d Select title chapter to delete e For multiple deletion on HDD only i Press MARKER ii Repeat for each file to be deleted e Press OK to display editing menu f Select Delete option from menu on left panel LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 35 g Press OK e If item was on Playlist it is deleted from Playlist but not from Original e If item was on Original recording it is deleted both from Original and from Playlist h Press OK to confirm CREATING ADDING TO A PLAYLIST RW VR RAM A Playlist allows you to edit or re edit a title or chapter without changing the Original recording a To add an Original title or chapter
20. is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu FORMATTING To unfinalise a disc a Load disc in drive b Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu c Auto Programming is highlighted Select Disc Format option from left panel To format a DVD e Load disc in drive If disc is blank disc will be initialized automatically To re format a used disc i Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu ii Auto Programming is highlighted Select Disc Format option from the left panel iii Select Disc Format from middle panel iv Select mode VR and Video for DVD RW discs from right panel v Press OK to confirm Formatting starts Everything recorded on the DVD will be erased after formatting FINALISING Newly recorded discs must be finalised to work on other DVD players RAM Finalisation not required RW Discs are automatically finalised when removed from Unit RW _ Finalised discs can be unfinalised for re recording or editing R R Finalised discs cannot be edited or re recorded To finalise a disc a Load disc in drive b Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu c Auto Programming is highlighted Select Disc Format option from left panel d Select Finalise from middle panel e Press OK to confirm Finalisation starts Time taken depends on disc condition recording length and LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 26 d Select Unfinalise from middle panel e Press OK
21. must match your unit s regional code or the disc cannot play If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit the message Incorrect region code Can t play back appears on the TV screen DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD UNIT X The wheeled bin symbol means the unit and remote control is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC DO NOT dispose of this unit with normal household waste take to a local authority recycling centre Dispose of packaging correctly after installation C This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC European representative LG Electronics Service Europe B V Veluwezoom 15 1327 AE Almere The Netherlands Tel 31 036 547 8940 2009 03 04 3 50 13 i T i SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions approx Net weight approx Operating temperature Operating humidity Television system Analogue Digital Recording format RECORDING AC 200 240V 50 60 Hz 30W 430 X 49 X 275 mm w x h x d without foot 4kg 5 C to 35 C 5 to 65 PAL I B G I I SECAM D K K1 colour system DVB T Standard Compliant PAL Recording format Recordable media Recordable time DVD Video Recording DVD VIDEO HDD RHT497H 160GB RHT498H 250GB RHT499H 320GB DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD R
22. or when digital text service is in use The function of each coloured button will be described on screen REPEAT Repeat sequence chapter track title all TITLE Displays the disc s title menu if available MARKER Selects multiple files titles on the list CLEAR Removes a track number on the program list AUDIO o gt J Selects an audio language or audio channel FAV Displays the favourite program list SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language TEXT Switches between digital text mode and normal TV viewing TIMESHIFT Activates pause live TV playback timeshift for a live TV program TV DVD Press to switch between TV mode in which you can operate the picture and sound from the TV and DVD mode in which you can operate the picture and sound from the unit 2009 03 04 O P A f gt JJ i 6ErssSs 3 i CONNECTING YOUR LG RECORDER 1 CONNECT AERIAL TO HDD DVD RECORDER 3 CONNECT HDD DVD RECORDER TO TV Connect terrestrial TV aerial to the ANTENNA IN port on the unit If you SCART CABLE use an indoor aerial select one with a signal amplifier rated at 5v 100mA DO NOT connect or disconnect SCART cable whilst unit or TV is switched on and set Antenna Feed 5V to ON in the set up menu SCART cable connections are quick amp simple to connect D Take the supplied SCRAT cable and connect to AV1 SCART port on the unit The
23. right panel French 7082 Nauru 7865 Uzbek 8590 e Enter password Frisian 7089 Nepali 7869 Vietnamese 8673 e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entry Galician 7176 Norwegian 7879 Volap k 8679 f Select Georgian 7565 Oriya 7982 Welsh 6789 tea German 6869 Panjabi 8065 Wolof 8779 ON to control viewing Greek 6976 Pashto Pushto 8083 Xhosa 8872 e OFF to disable control Greenlandic 7576 Persian 7065 Yiddish 7473 g Press OK to confirm Guarani 7178 Polish 8076 Yoruba 8979 Gujarati 7185 Portuguese 8084 Zulu 9085 22 LG RHT49x instructions indd Sec1 22 2009 03 04 3 50 16 e i i Soe FORGOTTEN PASSWORD To reset forgotten password a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select lock system icon in left panel c Select Lock System from middle panel d Enter 210499 e Select displayed YES option f Press OK Password has now been cleared g Set up a new password see Password Setting CHANGING DELETING PASSWORD To change or delete password a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select lock system icon in left panel c Select Set Password from middle panel e Select Change from right panel to change password i Enter current password ii Enter new password iii Repeat new password e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entry iv Press OK to confirm e Select Delete from right panel to delete password i Enter current password e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entry ii P
24. scan problems switch to a standard definition 576i 576p Please contact our customer service centre if you have any questions regarding TV compatibility issues POWER This unit operates on a mains supply of 200 240V 50 60Hz WARNING This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug fused at 5 amp When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362 BSI or ASTA approved type Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted Please refer to the wiring instructions below WARNING A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this unit must be destroyed A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket Do not connect either wire to the earth pin marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow If any other plug is fitted use a 5 amp fuse either in the plug or at the distribution board IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal whic
25. set up a new password Azerbaijani 6590 Italian 7384 Serbo Croatian 8372 a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu Bashkir 6665 Javanese 497 shone 9373 b Select lock system icon in left panel Basque 6985 Kannada 7578 Sindhi 8368 j Bengali Bangla 6678 Kashmiri 7583 Singhalese 8373 c Select Set Password from middle panel Bhutani 6890 Kazakh 7575 Slovak 8375 d Press Right to move to right panel Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Slovenian 8376 Spanish 6983 i Enter 4 digit password e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entry Bulgarian 6671 Kurdish 7585 Sudanese 8385 e ee 7789 Laothian 7679 Swahili 8387 ii Press OK to confirm Byelorussian 6669 Latin 7665 Swedish 8386 e Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu D Chinese 9072 Latvian Lettish 7686 Tagalog 8476 e Select lock system icon in left panel Croatian 7282 Lingala 7678 Tajik 8471 Czech 6783 Lithuanian 7684 Tamil 8465 Select Lock System from middle panel Danish 6865 Macedonian 7775 Telugu 8469 LOCK SYSTEM Dutch 7876 Malagasy 7771 Thai 8472 aor English 6978 Malay 7783 Tonga 8479 To control access to DTV and DVD viewing Esperanto 6979 Malayalam 7776 Turkish 8482 a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu E Yaa MEA aii BATS b Select lock system icon in left panel aroese aratnl wi Fiji 7074 Moldavian 7779 Ukrainian 8575 c Select Lock System from middle panel Finnish 7073 Mongolian 7778 Urdu 8582 d Press gt to move to
26. to HDD the Fast mode is not available h Press OK i Select START j Press OK to start dubbing DUB A CURRENTLY PLAYING TITLE Works only for DVD finalized with video formatted DVD RW or for DVD ROM without copy protection To copy a title to HDD during DVD playback a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt p gt until Easy Menu is displayed 40 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 40 c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu e Select recording icon in left panel f Select Dubbing option from middle panel g Press OK to start dubbing Currently set recording mode XP SP LP EP or MLP will apply Playback jumps back to start of title 2009 03 04 3 50 19 NOTES 41 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 41 2009 03 04 3 50 19 i Ss i GENERAL PLAYBACK PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION The Power does not turn on Check the mains cable is plugged into the Unit and mains outlet securely Try resetting the unit by holding the POWER button for FIVE seconds There is no picture Select the appropriate video input AV mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears Check the connecting cables between the unit and the TV Check the Video Output Format in the SETUP menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your connection Check the disc format is compatible with this unit Ch
27. to a Playlist b Ensure playback stopped c Press DVD d Press MENU LIST e Select title to edit f Press OK to display editing menu g Press OK to display Select Playlist menu e To add title chapter to an existing Playlist e Select Playlist name To add title chapter to a new Playlist e Select New Playlist h Select Playlist Add option i Press OK to confirm MOVING A PLAYLIST CHAPTER RW VR RAM az Sea aS z To re arrange playing order of a Playlist title on Chapter List Playlist menu a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to edit e Press OK to display editing menu f Press OK to display Select Playlist menu 35 2009 03 04 3 50 18 e i g Select either Chapter or Playlist option h Select Move option from menu on left panel i Press OK j Select place to move chapter to k Press OK Updated list is displayed TIME SEARCH HDD RW VR RW VIDEO RW R R RAM To play back a title by time when recording was made a Ensure playback stopped b Press HDD or DVD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to play e Select Search option from menu in left panel f Press OK g Select Time option h Use lt gt buttons to determine start time Each press of lt P moves 1 minute or press and hold lt gt to move by 5 minutes i Press OK to watch title from selected time selected
28. transmission e Press blue To view scheduled programs for the next 8 days a Press GUIDE EPG Menu is displayed b Press Green c Press lt gt to select date d Press OK to view schedule for that date To view detailed information for program being viewed a Press GUIDE EPG Menu is displayed b Press Blue To close information window e Press Blue again RECORDING Instant recording The Instant record feature records your current program using your existing settings direct to the hard disk HDD To start instant recording e Press REC button on remote control Recording starts onto HDD If stop time required e Press REC repeatedly to increase length of recording 10 20 30 minutes etc To stop recording e Press STOP W LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 13 13 Recording from the EPG Never miss your favorite FREEVIEW TV program Simply record to Hard Disk using following easy steps To set timer from EPG a Press GUIDE EPG Menu is displayed b Press Yellow to change EPG to 8 Days menu c Press lt A V to select program and date d Press Red Recording options are displayed e Select option f Press OK to confirm Timer icon is displayed Ser Sea To set the timer to record the entire series of a selected program a Press GUIDE EPG Menu is displayed b Press Green c Press lt P gt to select date d Press OK to vie
29. until PHOTOS menu is displayed c Select location of photo file d Press OK e Select Slide Show option on left side of screen f Press OK Slide Show menu is displayed g Select Simultaneous Music play on slide show menu h Press OK Music file selection menu is displayed i Select file j Press MARKER k Select and mark further files as required I Select START option m Press OK Music selection and slide show start 2009 03 04 3 50 17 _ Se PAUSE A SLIDE SHOW PLAYBACK FROM DISC e Press PAUSE STEP II to pause slide show e Press PLAY b gt to continue slide show LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 32 32 SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK AND RECORD To play a title from HDD DVD while making a different recording Options are restricted when copying dubbing using DivX or using DVD a Press HOME f MOVIE menu is displayed b Select HDD or DVD c Press OK Options are displayed d Select title to play e Press OK PLAYING DISC CONTAINING A MENU Menu setting and operation may vary with disc used To view disc menu a Load DVD b Press HOME ff button on remote control c Select DVD option d Press OK Title list is displayed e To play a DVD title chapter i Select title chapter ii Press OK to start playback iii Press TITLE or MENU LIST to return to menu screen e Press SKIP 1 to move to next chapter track file e Press SKIP me
30. 080i 1080p To connect a High Definition television or other HDMI enabled device a Check device is compatible with 720 1440 x576i 720x576p 1280x720p 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input If TV can t handle 96 kHz sampling frequency i Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu ii Select audio options icon in left panel LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 14 14 iii Select Sampling Freq from middle panel iv Select 48 kHz from right panel v Press OK to confirm If TV isn t equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder e Set Dolby Digital and MPEG options to PCM If TV isn t equipped with DTS decoder e Set DTS to OFF b Use an HDMI cable not supplied to connect HDMI Output port on Unit to HDMI Input port on TV c Set resolution using RES button on front panel of Unit d Check device is switched off e Switch off Unit f Switch on device g Wait 30 seconds h Switch on Unit COAXIAL ANTENNA FEED 5V To supply power to connected antenna a If antenna is indoor e Ensure signal amplifier rate is DC 5V 100mA b Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu c Auto Programming is highlighted Select Antenna Feed 5V from middle panel d Select option in right panel e If antenna is indoor e Select ON e f antenna is outdoor e Select ON or OFF e Press OK to confirm 2009 03 04 3 50 15 e i CONNECTING A PAY TV CANAL PLUS DECODER DISPLAYING SET UP MENU
31. AM DVD 4 7GB Approx 1 hour XP mode 2 hours SP mode 4 hours LP mode 6 hours EP mode 14 hours MLP mode DVD R DL 8 5GB Approx 3 hours XP mode 3 8 hours SP mode 7 3 hours LP mode 9 1 hours EP mode 21 hours MLP mode HDD 160 250 320GB MPEG2 Recording Approx 43 66 85 hours XP mode 84 129 165 hours SP mode 164 251 323 hours LP mode 233 356 456 hours EP mode 477 729 935 hours MLP mode VIDEO RECORDING FORMAT Sampling frequency Compression format LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 4 27MHz MPEG2 Sampling frequency Compression format PLAYBACK 48kHz Dolby Digital Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Harmonic distortion DVD PCM 48 kHz 8 Hz to 22 kHz CD 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD PCM 96 kHz 8 Hz to 44 kHz More than 90 dB AUDIO OUT connector Less than 0 02 AUDIO OUT connector INPUTS Antenna in Antenna input 75 ohms Video in 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms sync negative RCA jack x 1 SCART x 2 Audio in 2 0 Vrms more than 47 kohms RCA jack L R x 1 SCART x 2 DV in 4 pin IEEE 1394 standard USB in 4 pin USB 1 1 standard OUTPUTS Video out Vp p 75 Q sync negative SCART x 2 S Video out Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q sync negative Component video out Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 C 0 3 V p p 75 Q Y 1 0 V p p 75 Q sync negative RCA jack x 1 PB PR 0 7 V p p 75 Q RCA jack x 2 HDMI video audio output 19 pin HDMI standard Type A Aud
32. C to start overwrite To stop the recording e Press STOP W If recording is longer than title being overwritten following title will also be overwritten unless protected If following title is protected overwriting stops 2009 03 04 3 50 18 i 63Es_ssS i i Soe COPYING AND MOVING FILES FOLDERS AND TITLES COPYING FILE S OR FOLDER S TO HDD NAMING A FILE OR FOLDER ON HDD a Press DVD to select mode a Press HDD b Press MENU LIST b Press MENU LIST c Select file or folder to copy c Select file or folder To copy more files or folders d Press OK e Select next file e Select Edit from menu in left panel e Press MARKER when each one is highlighted f Press OK d Press OK g Select Rename option e Select Edit from menu in left panel h Press OK f Press OK to show sub options i Use lt A to navigate keyboard and press g Select Copy option Copy menu is displayed OK on remote control to confirm each key selection h Press OK e To use shortcuts on remote control to enter a name i Select directory to copy to PLAY gt Inserts a space at the cursor position j Select Copy option PAUSE STEP II Deletes a character after cursor position k Press OK to begin copying STOP W CLEAR Deletes character before cursor position D b B Moves cursor to left or right MOVING FILE S OR FOLDER S TO OTHER MENU LIST INFO Changes character set on
33. ON WHILE WATCHING TV To display information while using Unit to watch TV e Press INFO e Information is displayed briefly as follows e Channel number station name audio signal Stereo Bilingual Mono for analog channels e Media name and format e Mode free space and elapsed time e Current date and time e Program title start time and end time e Extended Text Message icon an Extended Text Message is available to program description e DTV Subtitle icon current program contains subtitles Wide icon current program is in wide picture format Digital Text Service Icon digital text service available 28 To switch channel list to Digital TV Analog TV or Radio a Press PR LIST TV channel list is displayed b Press A to move to title of list c Press lt p gt to select Digital TV Analog TV or Radio Chosen list is displayed DISPLAYING FAVORITE PROGRAM LIST To display favorite channel list a Press FAV Favorite options are displayed b Select channel c Press OK to view ACCESSING A DIGITAL TEXT SERVICE a Press TEXT to display text menu for current channel b Select choice c Press OK to confirm d Use Red Green Yellow and Blue as instructed on display e Press TEXT or BACK 4 to return to normal viewing CHANGING TV AUDIO CHANNEL To change TV audio channel for stereo and bilingual broadcast e Press AUDIO on remote control repeatedly Current audio ch
34. TLE TEXT fo TIMESHIFT TV DVD LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 9 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control and insert one AAA size battery with and matched correctly POWER Switches the unit ON or OFF DVD Selects DVD mode HDD Selects HDD mode OPEN CLOSE Operates the DVD disc tray 0 9 Numerical Buttons Selects numbered options in a menu REC Starts recording Press repeatedly to set the recording time AV INPUT Changes the input source Tuner AV1 3 or DV IN TV Control Buttons You can control the sound level input source and switch your TV on and off OK Confirms menu selection BACK 4 Removes the on screen displays INFO i Accesses on screen Display GUIDE Displays the EPG menu PR Scans up or down through memorised channels PR LIST Displays the program list menu SCAN lt lt q pp Search backwards or forwards SKIP mea gt gt Go to next or previous chapter track file PAUSE STEP I Pause playback or recording temporarily PLAY p gt Starts playback STOP Ml Stops playback or recording HOME ff Activates the HOME menu MENUILIST Displays the menu on a DVD disc or switches between Title List Original and Title List Playlist menu lt 4 P A left right up down Used to navigate on screen displays Coloured Buttons Used when an EPG screen is displayed
35. a Press the 44 button on the remote control to open disc tray Insert disc b Press the 4 button on the remote control to close the disc tray Most DVD discs will play automatically and you will notice Read in the display window d To stop playback press the gf button o To restart play back press the b gt Button To scan or skip chapters on the disc press the scan lt p gt or skip kea gt gt buttons ACCESSING FREEVIEW amp THE DIGITAL EPG Electronic Program Guide The DIGITAL EPG provides access to scheduled FREEVIEW TV programs and also contains detailed information about individual programs Please note that the units clock must be set to ensure the correct is displayed To access the EPG and view available scheduled Digital TV programs To view the now amp next available scheduled programs listing Press GUIDE on remote control to display EPG Menu Use lt A V to select a TV program Press mea gt gt to display next previous channel list Press OK to select current program Press GUIDE or BACK 4 to close EPG display Use coloured buttons on remote control as indicated a Press GUIDE EPG Menu is displayed b Press Yellow to display Now Next menu c Select program to view for program information To watch a selected current transmission e Press OK 2009 03 04 3 50 15 e i e To display information for selected
36. a once to return to beginning of current chapter track file e Press SKIP rea twice to return to beginning of previous chapter track file PAUSE PLAYBACK e Press PAUSE STEP H To continue playback e Press PLAY Bb 2009 03 04 3 50 18 e i FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK PLAYING REPEATEDLY DURING PLAYBACK e Press PAUSE STEP II repeatedly To advance or reverse playback frame by frame e Press PAUSE STEP H once to freeze playback e Press lt P gt repeatedly Reverse frame by frame playback not available for Video CD FAST FORWARD OR FAST REVERSE DURING PLAYBACK e Press SCAN lt gt to play fast forward or fast reverse To change playback speed e Press SCAN lt lt gt gt repeatedly To resume normal speed e Press PLAY gt CHANGE AUDIO LANGUAGE TRACK OR ENCODING METHOD DURING PLAYBACK a Press AUDIO o b Press lt gt repeatedly SLOW DOWN PLAYING SPEED a Press PAUSE STEP II a Press SCAN lt gt gt repeatedly to slow down forward or reverse playback Slowing down reverse playback not available for Video CD To change playback speed e Press SCAN lt lt P gt repeatedly To resume normal speed e Press PLAY b gt DISPLAY DVD TITLE MENU a Press TITLE If current DVD title has no title menu disc menu may appear LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 33 33 To play back current title chapter folder or track repeatedly e Press
37. annel is displayed LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 28 2009 03 04 3 50 17 i T i RECORDING MODE SETTING To view live TV in HDD mode e Press HDD To view live TV in DVD mode e Press DVD DISPLAYING TIMER RECORD LIST a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt until TV menu is displayed c Select Timer Record Timer recording list is displayed RECORDING A BILINGUAL BROADCAST To select audio channel when recording a bilingual program a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu e Select recording icon from left panel f Select TV Record Audio from middle panel g Select option from right panel e Main Sub Main and sub language e Main Main language only e Sub Sub language only h Press OK TIMER RECORDING To set the start and end time of a recording a Ensure clock is set to correct time See Quick Start guide b Display timer record list See Displaying timer record list above c Select New d Press OK to display timer record details screen e Press lt gt to move between columns LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 29 29 e Enter following information e Media Choose HDD or DVD CH PR Choose a program number or other source to record e Date Choose a date up to 1 month ahead e Start Time Set start time End Time S
38. c Press REC on Unit s front panel to start recording d Use Unit s remote control buttons for STOP PLAY and PAUSE functions DV recording audio For digital camcorder with two audio tracks and 32kHz 12 bit sound connected to DV IN port on front panel of Unit To select soundtrack for recording a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select recording icon from left panel c Select DV Record Audio from middle panel d Select option from right panel Audio 1 use sound recorded while shooting Audio 2 use overdubbed sound e Press OK DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION You can improve your viewing pleasure by connecting a Home Cinema Dolby Digital MPEG or DTS decoder via a Digital Audio Connection coaxial or optical To connect an amplifier receiver Dolby Digital MPEG DTS decoder or other digital equipment e Use a digital audio cable coaxial or optical to connect Digital Audio Output port on Unit to corresponding port on amplifier For DTS Multi channel Surround e Connect Unit to a DTS compatible receiver via Unit s Digital Audio Output To choose digital audio signal when using a Digital Audio Output port a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu e Select audio options icon in left panel f Select Audio Signal Type Dolby DTS MPEG from middle panel g Select option in right panel Bitstream whe
39. ctfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use E Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 6 This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUARANTEE SERVICE IS PROVED Product Registration Card Complete at least your name address phone model amp serial numbers and return it This will enable LG to assist you in the future should you lose your receipt your unit is stolen or should modifications be necessary For help call Customer Service Centre 0870 873 5454 Monday Friday 9 00am 4 30pm LG House 250 Bath Road Slough Berkshire SL1 4DX MODEL NO SERIAL NO DATE OF PURCHASE Please complete for your own record In case of difficulty consult your LG dealer from whom the product was purchased LGEUK Website www lge co uk service website www lgelectronics co uk 2009 03 04 3 50 13 e i IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY AND DIGITAL TV COVERAGE STATEMENT Before purchasing this unit please ensure that you can receive a digital TV transmission signal in your area Please be aware that not all high definition TVs are fully compatible with this unit For TVs with 625 progressive
40. d Press OK to confirm VIDEO OUTPUT FORMAT To change TV connection setting a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Video output format from middle panel c Select from options in right panel e Y Pb Pr if TV is connected to Component Output port on Unit e RGB if TV is connected to SCART port on Unit d Press OK to confirm POWER SAVE MODE To select Power Save mode when power is turned off a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu a Auto Programming is highlighted Select Power Save Mode from middle panel a Select ON or OFF option in right panel a Press OK to confirm Option not available when timer recording set Power Save mode will not work while receiving encoded signals INITIALIZATION To reset Unit to original factory settings except for Rating Password and Area Code and to format HDD a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Initialization from middle panel c Select option in right panel e Factory Set Auto Setup menu is displayed e HDD format HDD contents are erased d Press OK to confirm 20 KARAOKE SETTINGS To mix multi channel karaoke DVD channels into normal stereo a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select audio options icon in left panel c Select Vocal from middle panel d Select option in right panel e ON for mixed sound in stereo e
41. ear at lower right corner of title thumbnail j Select OK on keyboard menu to confirm new name and genre COMBINING CHAPTERS To merge selected chapter with previous chapter a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD or HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select chapter e Press OK f Select Edit option to display editing menu g Select Combine Combine indicator is displayed between chapter thumbnails h Press OK NB This function will not work if e There is only one chapter in title e First chapter is selected e Chapters to be combined are created by deleting part of Original title e Chapters to be combined are created from different titles e One of Playlist chapters to be combined has been moved LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 38 38 USING THE DISC MENU To use disc setting functions without entering set up menu a Press DVD on remote control to select DVD mode b Press MENU LIST c Select Disc option d Press OK to display further options e Disc Format Format disc e Finalize Finalize disc e Unfinalize Unfinalize disc e Disc Label Supply a name for disc Name will appear when disc is loaded e Protect Prevent accidental recording editing deleting of the inserted disc e Unprotect Remove protect function OVERWRITING To overwrite an unprotected video recording a Select TV channel or input source you want to record b Press MENU LIST c Select a title to overwrite d Press RE
42. eck the disc region code is compatible with this unit The unit does not playback Ensure the disc is placed in the unit the correct way Check the disc for signs of damage and dirt Disable or alter the Parental locks and Rating function Picture Noise Appears You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system PAL NTSC SECAM that is different from your TV The video signal from the external device is copy protected Check the screen resolution is compatible by pressing the RES Button Unable to to find TV channels and store them Check antenna connection to your unit Ensure the disc has been finalised see page 26 Cannot play a disc Check the disc format is compatible with the other player recorded on this unit on an other player Ensure the disc is placed in the unit the right way round Discs recorded with copy once material cannot be played on other players Check to see if you have Digital TV available in your area There is no sound Check the connecting cables between the unit TV and or amplifier The angle cannot be Multi angles are not recorded on the DVD video being played changed The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this unit Check the input source setting on the amplifier The subtitle language cannot be changed or Subtitles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played The subtitles cannot be
43. end point on bar of clip to be saved Repeat to save further clips Clips will be recorded on HDD as titles when you exit timeshift function LG RHT49x instructions indd Sec1 30 is E USING OTHER MEDIA TYPES OPERATING USB FLASH DRIVE Not supplied WARNING Keep the USB Flash Drive out of reach of children If swallowed seek medical advice immediately Compatible formats FAT16 or FAT32 supporting USB 1 1 Do not remove whilst in use Remove carefully when not in use TO PLAY DIVX MOVIE FILES Disc or HDD files cannot be moved or copied to a USB Flash Drive a Load DivX disc b Press HOME ff Movie menu is displayed c Select DivX d Press OK DivX movie list is displayed e Select file to play f Press INFO to show file information To play multiple files i Press MARKER ii Select and mark further files as required To select all files and folders list i Select any file folder ii Press CLEAR e To deselect files and folders e Press CLEAR again g Press OK LISTENING TO RECORDED MUSIC To play music recorded on HDD disc or USB Flash Drive a Load disc or flash drive as required b Press HOME ff First menu is displayed 30 D 2009 03 04 3 50 17 e i c Press lt gt until MUSIC menu is displayed d Select location of music file e Press OK f Select music title g Press PLAY b gt DISPLAYING MP3 WMA FILE INFORMATION e Press
44. et end time e Repeat Choose a desired repeat Once Daily Mon Fri or Weekly Press REC on remote control repeatedly to change recording mode XP SP LP EP or MLP Press OK to set recording CANCELLING A TIMER RECORDING To cancel a timer recording before timer starts a Display timer record list See Displaying timer record list above b Select recording to cancel c Press CLEAR TIME SLIP While recording a program to HDD as a title the recording in progress can be viewed simultaneously from the beginning To watch recording a Wait for 15 seconds after recording starts b Press PLAY on remote control To stop playback e Press STOP W Playback stops but recording continues To stop recording e Press STOP W Recording stops TIMESHIFT To record live TV transmission temporarily to HDD if TV viewing is interrupted a Ensure Unit is in HDD mode See Mode Setting above b Press TIMESHIFT c Press PAUSE STEP II Timeshift recording starts 2009 03 04 3 50 17 e i To display recording progress bar during timeshift recording e Press OK To play back from beginning or end of timeshift bar e Press lt gt To stop timeshift recording a Press STOP W Screen will return to live transmission b Press OK to confirm e Timeshift will stop automatically after 6 hours To save a timeshift recorded clip as a title for subsequent viewing e Press REC at start and at
45. f HDMI licensing LLC S VIDEO CABLES Connect to S VIDEO OUTPUT port on the unit and to S Video INPUT port on TV Also connect audio cables RED amp WHITE to the analogue AUDIO OUTPUT port on the unit and to AUDIO INPUT port on TV S Video cable sold separately 11 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 11 co 2009 03 04 CONNECTING YOUR LG RECORDER 5 AUTO SET UP PLAYING A DVD DISC When the POWER is turned on for the first time or when resetting the unit the clock will be set and channels tuned automatically Language Antenna Clock Set ooeoo Next Prev Auto Programming oooeo lt Prev Start LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 12 SELECT LANGUAGE Use A to select a language for set up menu and on screen display Press OK CHECK CONNECTIONS Check Aerial connections are good Press OK SET THE CLOCK Use A W to select the Clock set option Press OK AUTO When channel auto search is completed the actual time and date are set automatically MANUAL Enter the correct date and time Press OK to confirm settings SELECT SIGNAL Use A V to select signal type then press the gt button to highlight the Start option Press OK while START option is selected The tuner will automatically search for all available channels in the area and save them Press OK to finish auto set up 12
46. gramming is highlighted Select AV2 Connection from middle panel c Select option in right panel Decoder to connect a PAY TV decoder to AV2 Decoder port on Unit Others to connect a VCR or similar recording device to AV2 Decoder port on Unit d Press OK to confirm Connecting a B Sky B Tuner VCR similar recording device To connect a B SKY B Tuner VCR or another similar recording device follow these steps a Disconnect Unit s mains lead b Use a SCART lead to connect AV2 Decoder port on Unit to VCR SCART port on device d Reconnect Unit s mains lead e Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu f Select AV2 Connection from middle panel g Select Decoder from right panel h Press OK to confirm i Select recording options from left panel j Set AV2 Recording to Auto CVBS RGB or SVideo k If device is VCR e Connect VCR to a second Line Input on TV for clear image CONNECTING TO THE AV IN 3 PORTS Use audio video cables to connect input ports AV IN 3 on Unit to audio video output ports on other device 2009 03 04 3 50 15 e i CONNECTING A DIGITAL CAMCORDER To connect a digital DV camcorder e Use a DV cable to connect the DV IN OUT port of DV camcorder to DV IN port on front panel of Unit To record from a DV equipped camcorder to HDD a Press AV INPUT button under 9 button on remote control repeatedly to select DV input b Find start position on camcorder recording
47. gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu AUTO PROGRAMMING To scan and set available channels automatically a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Press OK to confirm c Enter Password if needed See Password Setting d Select broadcast type All Digital or Analogue then press right gt gt e Select Start f Press OK Channel scanning starts ADJUST PROGRAMMED CHANNELS To scan and set available channels automatically a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Program Edit from middle panel c Select Edit from right panel d Press OK Channel editing screen is displayed e Select channel to edit f Press OK Option menu is displayed in left panel g Select option required e Favorite Set highlighted channel as favorite e For Analogue channels only e Delete Delete channel from programmed channel list e Move Change order of channels and corresponding button on remote control e Station Rename change name of channel e Program Edit Change settings of channel manually e PR Indicate channel position LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 18 18 e Seek Search for a channel automatically Searching stops when Unit tunes into a channel e Ch Change channel number e MFT Fine tune channel for clearer picture e CANAL Set channel for dec
48. h is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red BOX CONTENTS DVD and HDD recorder 1 Scart cable 1 RF cable 1 Remote control 1 Battery 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice LG RHT49X instructions indd Sec1 7 CONTENTS Q Z m z Introducing your LG recorder and remote control 8 a Connecting your LG recorder 10 Auto set up playing a disc 12 Accessing Freeview amp The Digital EPG 12 Recording 13 MAIN GUIDE a Terms and tips 14 HDMI connection 14 Connecting a Pay TV decoder BSKYB VCR 15 Connecting a digital camcorder 16 Digital audio connection 16 Adjust settings 18 General settings 19 Language settings 21 Parental lock settings 22 Recording settings 24 Disc settings 26 Software update amp system information 27 Viewing TV 28 Recording 29 Using other media types 30 Playback from disc 32 Editing recorded content 35 Copying and moving files folders and titles 39 General 42 Playback 42 Recording 43 HDMI 43 2009 03 04 3 50 13 PEE L INTRODUCING YOUR LG RECORDER Main Unit 1 2 Scart cable LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 8 RF cable 1 POWER Switches the unit ON or OFF 2 Disc Tray Insert a disc here
49. hich country s standards are used to rate DVDs for control by parents Afghanistan AF Greenland GL Panama PA Argentina AR Hong Kong HK Paraguay PY Australia AU Hungary HU Philippines PH Austria AT ndia IN Poland PL Belgium BE ndonesia ID Portugal PT Bhutan BT srael IL Romania RO Bolivia BO taly IT Russian Federation RU Brazil BR Jamaica JM Saudi Arabia SA Cambodia KH Japan JP Senegal SN Canada CA Kenya KE Singapore SG Chile CL Kuwait KW Slovak Republic SK China CN Libya LY Slovenia SI Colombia CO Luxembourg LU South Africa ZA Congo CG Malaysia MY South Korea KR Costa Rica CR Area Code Spain ES Croatia HR Maldives MV Sri Lanka LK Czech Republic CZ Mexico MX Sweden SE Denmark DK Monaco MC Switzerland CH Ecuador EC Mongolia MN Taiwan TW Egypt EG Morocco MA Thailand TH El Salvador SV Nepal NP Turkey TR Ethiopia ET Netherlands NL Uganda UG Fiji FJ Netherlands Antilles AN Ukraine UA Finland FI New Zealand NZ United States US France FR Nigeria NG Uruguay UY Germany DE Norway NO Uzbekistan UZ Great Britain GB Oman OM Vietnam VN Greece GR Pakistan PK Zimbabwe ZW To set area code a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select lock system icon in left panel c Select Area Code from middle panel d Press gt to move to right panel e Enter password e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries f Press OK to confirm g Refer to area code list below to choose a code h Enter area code i Press OK to confirm
50. io output digital Audio output optical Audio output analog 0 5 V p p 75 Q RCA jack x 1 3 V p p Optical connector x 1 2 Vrms 1 kHz 0 dB 600 Q RCA jack L R x 2 SCART x 2 2009 03 04 3 50 13 RECORDABLE AND PLAYABLE DISCS This unit can play and record all widely used DVD types The table below shows some specific compatability differences depending on the disc types DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW Dve aw Logos au 2u wm Re Writable Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Formatting Mode Video mode Video mode VR mode Auto Auto Auto new discs Editing Yes Limited Yes Yes Limited Limited Yes Play on other players The player must compatible with corresponding media and the media has to be finalized Recommended Mitsubishi 8x 16x Mitsubishi 4x Mitsubishi 3x Mitsubishi 8 16x Mitsubishi 2 4x 8x Mitsubishi 4x discs Verbatim 8x 16x Verbatim 4x Maxell 5x Verbatim 8x 16x HP 4x JVC 4x Verbatim 4x Maxell 4x Ricoh 4x a 4x w The table below shows the file formats and media types that this unit can playback Audio CD Data disc DivX JPEG MP3 or WMA Characteristics Discs such as movies Music CDs or CD R RWs Discs that contain DivX JPEG MP3 or WMA that can be in music CD format that files purchased or rented can be purchased DVD Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio
51. m right panel i 4 3 ii 16 9 e Press OK O TV RECORDING AUDIO To select audio channel when recording a bilingual program a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select recording icon from left panel c Select TV Record Audio from middle panel d Select option from right panel e Main Sub Main and sub language e Main Main language only e Sub Sub language only e Press OK AUTO CHAPTER MARKING To specify marker insertion interval a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select recording icon from left panel c Select Auto Chapter Mark from middle panel d Select interval from right panel e 5mins LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 25 e 10 mins e 15 mins e Press OK AV2 RECORDING Setting must be compatible with video input signal for clear picture To select a method of inputting video signals for AV2 Decoder port 25 a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select recording icon from left panel c Select AV2 Record from middle panel d Select option from right panel e Auto video input signal automatically matches signal received e CVBS Inputs CVBS composite video signals e RGB Inputs RGB signals e S VIDEO Inputs S Video signals e Press OK 2009 03 04 3 50 17 66s Ss i DISC SETTINGS DISPLAY SET UP MENU number of titles a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt gt until Easy Menu
52. n connect to an available SCART port on TV 2 ANTENNA CONNECTION TO TV 4 CONNECT MAINS POWER Connect cable to ANTENNA OUT port on the unit and to ANTENNA IN Connect the power cord to AC IN terminal on the unit Then plug the port on TV so you can watch the TV without switching the unit on power cord into mains socket Turn POWER ON to the unit and TV 10 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 10 D 2009 03 04 3 50 14 HD CONNECTION OTHER OPTIONS HDMI CABLE COMPONENT Y PB PR CABLE HDMI connection is the digital replacement to the old SCART standard A HD connection can also be obtained by using a Component cable and provides the best picture and sound quality as well as being quick and Connect to COMPONENT OUTPUT port on the unit and to COMPONENT simple to connect INPUT port on your TV Also connect audio cables Red amp White to Connect to HDMI OUTPUT port on the unit and to HDMI INPUT port on your TV analogue AUDIO OUTPUT port on the unit and to AUDIO INPUT port on TV You can change the resolution 576i 576p 720p 1080i or 1080p for the Component cable sold separately HDMI output by pressing RES button on the front of the unit repeatedly HDMI cable sold separately O P A gt JJ HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks o
53. n connecting Unit to an audio component with built in decoder PCM when connecting Unit to an audio component without built in decoder Off when connecting Unit to an audio component without built in DTS decoder h Press OK to confirm Sample Freq Frequency To choose sampling frequency of audio signal a Display set up menu b Select audio options icon in left panel c Select Sampling Freq from middle panel d Select option in right panel 48 kHz for receiver amplifier which cannot handle 96 KHz signal from DVD Output will be converted to 48 kHz 96 kHz for original audio signal format e Press OK to confirm DRC Dynamic Range Control To improve sound quality when Dolby Digital volume is turned down a Display set up menu b Select audio options icon in left panel c Select DRC from middle panel 16 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 16 D 2009 03 04 3 50 16 i 62Es_ ss i i See d Select option in right panel ON for clear sound e Press OK to confirm SIMPLINK When two LG devices are connected via a HDMI cable the SIMPLINK system can control some of the functions such as play pause scan and power on For more information please refer to your LG TV manual 17 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 17 D 2009 03 04 3 50 16 i 62Es_sS i ADJUST SETTINGS DISPLAYING SET UP MENU a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt p
54. o Record and or Playback is not present Check your TV has stereo capability HDMI device does not display a picture Try disconnecting then re connecting the HDMI cable Switch the mains power off and back on Check the Video input for the connected device is set correctly Check the HDMI cable is fitted correctly Check the HDMI cable for damage Not all HDCP devices are compatible with this unit Check the Program was broadcast in a stereo format Check the A V output ports are connected to the TV A V ports Check the cables are connected correctly Check cables for signs of damage Connected HDMI device does not output sound Not all HDCP devices are compatible with this unit If your TV is not capable of processing a 96 kHz sampling frequency set the Sampling Freq option to 48 kHz Your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder set Dolby Digtal and MPEG to PCM in the setup menu Your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder set DTS option to OFF in the setup menu 43 pa D O w pex m o x 0 O J zZ o LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 43 2009 03 04 3 50 19 P No MFL42689424 LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 44 2009 03 04 3 50 19
55. oder to watch or record PAY TV Canal plus programs e NICAM Set channel for NICAM broadcast h Press OK to confirm settings PROGRESSIVE SCAN For high definition and compatible televisions only e Set RES button on front panel of Unit to 576p SWITCHING PROGRAM LIST ON CHANNEL EDITING SCREEN To switch to another program list Digital Analogue or Radio a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Program Edit from middle panel c Select Edit from right panel d Press OK Channel editing screen is displayed e Use A to highlight title at top of program list f Use lt gt to select DIGITAL TV ANALOG TV or RADIO List is displayed SETTING A FAVORITE CHANNEL To set a channel as a favorite a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Program Edit from middle panel c Select Edit from right panel d Press OK Channel editing screen is displayed e Select channel to mark as favorite f Press OK to highlight Favorite on left panel 2009 03 04 3 50 16 e i g Press OK Program is set as favorite and FAV is displayed While watching TV press FAV and select a favorite channel to view ADDING A CHANNEL To add a channel manually to a program list a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Auto Programming is highlighted Select Program Edit from middle panel
56. ress OK to confirm DVD RATING To control DVD viewing by age related ratings a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select lock system icon in left panel c Select DVD Rating from middle panel d Press gt to move to right panel e Enter password LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 23 e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries f Press OK to confirm g Select a DVD rating or No Limit to disable DVD Rating h Press OK to confirm DTV RATING To restrict viewing of Digital TV transmissions by age group a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select lock system icon in left panel c Select DTV Rating from middle panel d Press gt to move to right panel e Enter password e Press CLEAR to delete invalid entries f Press OK to confirm g Select an option e Program rating level e Lock All to block all programs e No Control to view all programs h Press OK to confirm DIVX REG CODE To view the DivX registration code for Unit a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select lock system icon in left panel c Select DivX Reg Code from middle panel d Select View in right panel View icon is highlighted e Press OK to view registration code YES is highlighted f Press OK to close the screen 23 2009 03 04 3 50 16 e i AREA CODE RECORDING SETTINGS DISPLAY SET UP MENU The area code determines w
57. rom middle panel d Select option in right panel e Standby mode Update software when Unit is turned off e Operation Mode Update software when Unit is turned on i Time Set time to update software ii Freq Select update interval iii Start Update software immediately e Enter information if required and press OK SYSTEM INFORMATION To display system information a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select network icon at bottom of left panel c Select System Information from middle panel System information is displayed in right panel LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 27 27 To view diagnostic information a Display set up menu see Displaying Set Up Menu b Select network icon at bottom of left panel c Select DTV Diagnostics from middle panel d Select START in right panel e Press OK Diagnostic information is displayed f To display information about a multiplex e Select multiplex e Press OK 2009 03 04 3 50 17 63s sS i VIEWING TV MODE SETTING SWITCHING PROGRAM LIST To view live TV in HDD mode e Press HDD To view live TV in DVD mode e Press DVD CHANGING TV CHANNEL To change channel e Press PR or PR OR e Use numbered 0 9 buttons to jump to a channel CHOOSING TV CHANNEL FROM LIST To display TV channel list a Press PR LIST TV channel list is displayed b Select channel c Press OK to confirm DISPLAYING INFORMATI
58. topped Title List menu is displayed If TITLE button unavailable due to digital broadcasts 36 2009 03 04 3 50 18 e i e Press and hold MENU LIST button for 3 seconds DIVIDING A TITLE To separate a title into two titles a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD or HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to split e Press OK f Select Edit option to display editing menu g Select Divide option from left panel h Use PLAY b gt SCAN lt lt gt and PAUSE STEP I buttons to locate split point e Each section must be 3 seconds or longer i Press OK Playback screen shows dividing point j Select Done option k Press OK to confirm split PROTECT A TITLE To protect a title against accidental recording editing or deletion a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD or HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select title to protect e Press OK f Select Edit option to display editing menu g Select Protect option from left panel h Press OK Lock mark is displayed on title thumbnail To unprotect the title i Select Unprotect option from editing menu in left panel j Press OK to confirm LG RHT49xX instructions indd Sec1 37 37 DELETING A PART To delete part of title a Ensure playback stopped b Press DVD or HDD c Press MENU LIST d Select title e Press OK f Select Edit option to display editing menu g Select
59. w schedule for that date e Select scheduled program using lt P A F f Press the Red button g Select Recording series option h Press OK To cancel recording a Select program b Press Red c Re select option d Press OK button Timer icon will be removed 2009 03 04 P A f gt JJ i T i CONNECTING YOUR LG RECORDER TERMS AND TIPS Unit The LG HDD DVD Recorder Press Press a named button on Unit s remote control Select Press lt P A VY buttons freely on remote control to highlight an option Set Follow instructions for currently displayed menu to choose an option Enter Press buttons on remote control to provide a code name or password Panel Part of the display screen Many screens have left middle and right panels Accessing menus Press HOME ff on remote control to display first menu Press BACK 4 from any menu to exit menu displays DISPLAYING SET UP MENU Displaying Set Up Menu a Press HOME ff First menu is displayed b Press lt p gt until Easy Menu is displayed c Select SETUP d Press OK to display set up menu HDMI CONNECTION HDMI cables provide optimal connection that produces better picture amp sound quality than a SCART connection and gives you access to the HD upscaling features of this unit You can alter the resolution for the HDMI output by pressing the RES button on the front of the unit repeatedly 576i 576p 720p 1

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