LG RH589H User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
HDD/DVD RECORDER
MODEL
RH589H
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
NEDERLANDS
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER-
VICING 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 magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (serv-
icing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli-
able operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings
should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur-
er's instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION:CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSER TO THE BEAM.
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact
an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splash-
ing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no addi-
tional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose
or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or
cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in
electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an
authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon.
Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits
the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug.
When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:
Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than
the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it
in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of
batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.
European Standards Centre:
Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
Please note that this is NOT a Customer Service contact point. For
Customer Service Information, see Warranty Card or contact the
dealer that you purchased this product.
Copyrights
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are
advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are
making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlaw-
ful 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 copy-
right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless other-
wise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disas-
sembly is prohibited.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVI-
SION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF
625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFI-
NITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p HDD/DVD RECORDER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
Open source software notice
This product includes
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
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Contents
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Auto setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjust the SETUP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19
Displaying disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Play a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Playing DivX®movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Listening to a music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Viewing a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28
Editing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31
Dubbing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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Before you start
Recordable and Playable discs
This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types.
Playable discs
The table below shows the file formats and media types that this unit can playback.
HDD DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW
Symbol used in
this manual
Logos
Re-Writable
Formatting Mode
(new discs)
Editing
Play on other
players
Recommended
discs
Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes
– Video mode Video mode VR mode Auto Auto Auto
Yes Limited Yes Yes Limited Limited Yes
– The player must compatible with corresponding media and the media has to be finalized.
Mitsubishi(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(4x) Mitsubishi(3x) Mitsubishi(8, 16x) Mitsubishi(2.4x, 8x) Mitsubishi(4x)
– Verbatim(8x,16x) Verbatim(4x) Maxell(5x) Verbatim(8x,16x) HP(4x)
JVC(4x) Verbatim(4x)
Maxell(4x) Ricoh(4x)
+RW+R+RRAM-RWVideo -RWVR -RHDD
DVD Audio CD Data disc (DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA)
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this manual
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Characteristics
WMAMP3 JPEG DivXACDDVD
Music CDs or CD-R/RWs
in music CD format that
can be purchased
Discs such as movies
that can be
purchased or rented.
Discs that contain DivX, JPEG, MP3 or WMA
files.
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