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- Page 1 RH1878P2S/RH1888P2S/RH1979P2S/RH1989P2S/RH1F99P2S-NAACLL-ENG HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RH188S/RH188HS/ RH199S/RH199HS/ RH200MHS Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connections to Your TV ....11 HDMI connection (RH188HS/RH199HS/ RH200MHS only) ..... . .12 Connecting to an Amplifier . -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the Symbol Display “... -
Page 5: Recordable And Playable Discs
Verbatim (8x) Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder. -
Page 6: Playable Discs
Availability of copying or moving feature From DISC Memory Card* DISC DISC Memory Card* Memory Card* DISC Memory Card* *1 The title is recorded from this unit. *2 The RH188S/RH188HS/RH199S/RH199HS do not have memory card slots. MP3/WMA JPEG DivX Audio CD Video CD Title*... -
Page 7: About The Internal Hard Disk Drive
About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. -
Page 8: Front Panel
Scans up or down through memorized channels. j TIMESHIFT (RH188S/RH199S) Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV program. d e f g h j k j RESOLUTION (RH188HS/RH199HS/RH200MHS) Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks. i n o... -
Page 9: Remote Control
THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. TV/DVD: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. RESOLUTION (RH188HS, RH199HS, RH200MHS only): Sets the output resolution for HDMI. Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the... -
Page 10: Hookup And Settings
Rear Panel a AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. b HDMI Connector (Type A) (RH188HS/RH199HS/RH200MHS only) HDMI output providing a high quality interface for digital audio and video. c EURO AV 2 DECODER Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Pay-TV decoder, Set Top Box, VCR, etc.). -
Page 11: Connections To Your Tv
VIDEO option to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive AUDIO INPUT INPUT signal, see page 18. RH188HS/RH199HS/RH200MHS: Set the resolution to 576p using RESOLUTION button for progressive signal. Note: Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack) or S-VIDEO connection. -
Page 12: Hdmi Connection (Rh188Hs/Rh199Hs/ Rh200Mhs Only)
HDMI connection (RH188HS/ RH199HS/RH200MHS only) If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). -
Page 13: Connecting To An Amplifier
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 OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). -
Page 14: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections
Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set [AV2 Connection] option to [Decoder] (see page 18) and set the program’s [Decoder On/Off] option to [On] on the Setup menu (page 17). - Page 15 Connecting to the AV IN 3 or AV IN 4 Jacks Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3, AV IN 4) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is not available.
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Page 16: Using The Home Menu
Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. -
Page 17: Program Edit
General Settings (Continued) Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER. -
Page 18: General Settings
General Settings (Continued) Clock Set 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. 2. Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. -
Page 19: Language Settings
Language Settings Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle [Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Other] To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 54). -
Page 20: Lock (Parental Control) Settings
Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B. 2. To access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created. -
Page 21: Recording Settings
Recording Settings Record Mode Set You can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). Record Aspect When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you’re recording (16:9 or 4:3). -
Page 22: Finalize / Disc Label
Disc Settings (Continued) Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. -
Page 23: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display
General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on the disc. -
Page 24: 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 16). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the scene point). - Page 25 General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off), DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (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.
- Page 26 If a menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback.
- Page 27 3D Surround Video DivX This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi- channel audio from a home theater system. 1.
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Page 28: Playing A Divx Movie File
Playing a DivX Movie File The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. Note for model RH200MHS: This recorder cannot play back the DivX file(s) in the Memory Card. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2. -
Page 29: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma File
You can create new folder. Select [New Album] option on the Music-HDD or Music-Memory Card* then press ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created. *1 The RH188S/RH188HS/RH199S/RH199HS do not have memory card slots. Audio CD and Music menu options 1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. -
Page 30: Program Playback With Audio Cd And
Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. -
Page 31: Viewing A Jpeg File
Tip: You can create new folder in the HDD or Memory Card* . Select [New Album] option then press ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created. *1 The RH188S/RH188HS/RH199S/RH199HS do not have memory card slots. Photo file requirement File extensions “.jpg” Photo size:... - Page 32 Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (.or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. View Slide Shows 1.
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Page 33: Editing A Mp3/Wma, Jpeg, Divx File
The menu options appear on the menu. 3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER. Edit options appears. 4. Select [Rename] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 46. *1 The RH188S/RH188HS/RH199S/RH199HS do not have memory card slots. - Page 34 Copying a file(s) to another media or folder You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button.
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Page 35: Recording
Recording About DVD recording Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. -
Page 36: Timeshift
Timeshift Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “PAUSE” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. -
Page 37: Basic Recording From A Tv
Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Note: You must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. -
Page 38: Timer Recording
Timer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. -
Page 39: Checking Timer Recording Details
Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. Use v / V to select a timer recording. Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. -
Page 40: Recording From Dv Input
Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible. -
Page 41: Simultaneous Recording And Playback
Simultaneous recording and playback Playback another title during recording Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play back video from the other source at the same time. -
Page 42: Editing
Editing 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. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. -
Page 43: Hdd, Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. -
Page 44: Making A New Playlist
Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 45). -
Page 45: Deleting An Original Or Playlist Title/Chapter
Deleting an Original or Playlist Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. -
Page 46: Naming A Title
Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. -
Page 47: Sort
Sort This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. -
Page 48: Divide One Titles Into Two
Divide One Titles Into Two Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. -
Page 49: Moving A Playlist Chapter
Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. -
Page 50: Dubbing
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p HDD/DVD RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. Fast copying (Maximum 12x) Copying between DVD and HDD is a completely digital process and therefore involves no loss of quality in the audio or video. -
Page 51: Dubbing From Hdd To Dvd
Dubbing from HDD to DVD 1. On the Title List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER. -
Page 52: One Touch Copy (Hdd To Dvd)
One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. -
Page 53: Reference
Reference Additional Information Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-4, DV). -
Page 54: Language Codes
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic 6577 Galician Arabic 6582 Georgian Armenian... -
Page 55: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote Control
Controlling other TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. No picture. TV/DVD mode for the recorder is set to TV. The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. - Page 57 Symptom The disc was recorded in Video mode. Cannot play a disc recorded using this Some players will not play even a recorder on another finalized disc recorded in Video mode. player. The disc was recorded in VR mode, Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players.
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Page 58: Specifications
5 % to 90 % PAL I, B/G, I/I, SECAM D/K, K1 color system DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO HDD (RH188S/RH188HS: 160GB, RH199S/RH199HS/RH200MHS: 250GB), DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable, DVD+Recordable, DVD+Recordable (Double Layer), DVD-RAM DVD (4.7GB): Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode) DVD+R DL (8.5GB): Approx.