LG RH397D - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document describes the LG RH397D/RH399D, a digital video recorder with integrated hard disk drive (HDD), DVD recorder, and various multimedia playback capabilities.

Function Description:

The LG RH397D/RH399D is a versatile home entertainment device designed for recording, playing back, and managing various audio and video content. It functions as:

Digital Video Recorder (DVR): Records TV programs from a built-in digital (DVB-T) or analog (PAL B/G) tuner to its internal HDD (160GB for RH397D, 320GB for RH399D) or recordable DVD discs.
DVD Recorder: Records video content to various DVD formats including DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), and DVD-RAM.
DVD Player: Plays back DVD-Video discs.
Multimedia Player: Plays DivX® movie files, MP3/WMA music files, and JPEG photo files from HDD, recordable DVD discs, or a connected USB flash drive.
Time Shift Function: Allows pausing and rewinding live TV broadcasts recorded to the HDD.

Important Technical Specifications:

Power Requirements: AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 30W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 x 49 x 275 mm (w x h x d) without feet
Net Weight (approx.): 4 kg
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 65%
Television System: Analog: PAL B/G color system; Digital: DVB-T Standard Compliant (PAL)
Recording Format: DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO (MPEG2)
Recordable Media: HDD (160GB/320GB), DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(Double Layer), DVD-RAM
Recordable Time (DVD 4.7GB): Approx. 1 hour (XP mode), 2 hours (SP mode), 4 hours (LP mode), 6 hours (EP mode), 14 hours (MLP mode)
Recordable Time (HDD 160GB/320GB): Approx. 43/85 hours (XP mode), 84/165 hours (SP mode), 164/323 hours (LP mode), 233/456 hours (EP mode), 477/935 hours (MLP mode)
Video Recording Format: Sampling frequency: 27MHz; Compression format: MPEG2
Audio Recording Format: Sampling frequency: 48kHz; Compression format: Dolby Digital
Playback Frequency Response: DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz; CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz; DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 90 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)
Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.02% (AUDIO OUT connector)
Dynamic Range: More than 95 dB (AUDIO OUT connector)
Inputs:
- ANTENNA IN: 75 ohms
- VIDEO IN: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2
- AUDIO IN: 2.0 Vrms more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
- DV IN: 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard)
- USB IN: 4 pin (USB 1.1 standard)
Outputs:
- VIDEO OUT: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
- S-VIDEO OUT: (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1(C) 0.3 V (p-p) 75 Ω
- COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1, (PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2
- HDMI video/audio output: 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A)
- Audio output (digital audio): 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1
- Audio output (optical audio): 3 V (p-p), Optical connector x 1
- Audio output (analog audio): 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 2
DivX® File Requirements:
- Resolution: 720x576 (W x H) pixels
- Extensions: ".avi", ".divx"
- Subtitles: ".smi", ".srt", ".sub (Micro DVD format only)", ".txt (Micro DVD format only)"
- Codecs: "DIV3", "MP43", "DIVX", "DX50"
- Audio formats: "AC3", "PCM", "MP2", "MP3", "WMA"
- Sampling frequency: 8-48 kHz (MP3), 32-48kHz (WMA)
- Bit rate: 8-320kbps (MP3), 32-192kbps (WMA)
- CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET
- DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
- Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
MP3/WMA Audio File Requirements:
- Extensions: ".mp3", ".wma"
- Sampling frequency: 8-48 kHz (MP3), 32-48kHz (WMA)
- Bit rate: 8-320kbps (MP3), 32-192kbps (WMA)
- CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET
- DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
- Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)
Photo File Requirements:
- Extension: ".jpg"
- Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended
- CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET
- DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)
- Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

Usage Features:

Initial Setup Wizard: Guides users through language, clock, and channel setup upon first power-on.
Home Menu: Provides easy access to various functions like Movie, Photo, Music, Setup, Rec Mode, Dubbing, and TV.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Displays scheduled digital TV programs and detailed information, allowing for easy timer recording setup.
Recording Modes: Offers various picture quality options (XP, SP, LP, EP, MLP) to optimize recording time.
Instant Timer Recording: Allows quick recording for preset lengths.
Timer Recording: Programs up to 16 timer recordings within a month.
Dubbing: Copies video content between HDD and DVD, supporting various recording modes and fast copying for unedited titles.
Editing Features:
- Title List Menu: Manages recorded titles on HDD and DVD.
- Time Search: Locates specific points within a title.
- Sorting Titles: Organizes titles by date, title, or category.
- Combining Titles/Chapters: Merges selected titles or adjacent chapters.
- Hiding Chapters/Titles: Skips playback of unwanted content without deletion.
- Dividing Titles: Splits a title into two separate titles.
- Protecting Titles: Prevents accidental recording, editing, or deletion.
- Deleting Parts: Removes unwanted segments from a title.
- Naming Titles/Folders: Customizes names for recorded content.
USB Flash Drive Support: Plays DivX® movie files, MP3/WMA music files, and JPEG photo files from a connected USB drive.
HDMI Connection: Supports digital video and audio output with various resolutions (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p).
SIMPLINK: Allows control of some unit functions using an LG TV's remote control when connected via HDMI.
Audio/Video Connections: Includes composite video, S-Video, component video, analog audio, digital coaxial, and optical audio outputs.
DV Input: Records from DV-equipped camcorders.
Subtitle Support: Displays subtitles for DivX® files and DVD-Video.
Multi-angle Support: Views scenes from different camera angles on DVD-Video.
Sound Modes: Offers 3D Surround effect for multi-channel audio playback through stereo speakers.
Last Scene Memory: Remembers the last scene played from a disc, even after removal or power-off.
Parental Control: Sets DVD rating levels and blocks programs based on ratings.
Regional Codes: Plays DVD discs labeled with the same regional code as the unit or "ALL".

Maintenance Features:

Software Update: Built-in digital tuner can be updated with the latest software automatically or manually.
Disc Notes: Provides guidelines for disc compatibility, handling, and recording to prevent malfunctions.
Troubleshooting Guide: Offers solutions for common issues related to power, picture, sound, remote control, playback, recording, and HDMI connection.
Resetting the Unit: Instructions for force power-off and power cycle to resolve operational issues.
Remote Control Battery Installation: Guides on inserting R03 (size AAA) batteries.
Remote Control TV Code Setup: Allows programming the remote to control various TV brands.