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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 1 ENGLISH HRT403DA (HRT403DAM-P, SH43DA-S/C/A) FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL. P/NO : MFL56962817...
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Should the unit require maintenance, contact European representative: an authorized service centre. LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 3 Copyrights POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz. Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are fused at 5 amp.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 5 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. DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW...
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 6 Notes on discs Restrictions on copying Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or Some video materials are copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be to HDD or DVD.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 7 Remote control REPEAT: Repeat sequence, chapter, track, title, all. TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available. POWER: Switches the HDD/DVD recorder ON or OFF. MARKER: Selects multiple files/titles on the list. HOME: Activates the HOME menu. VOLUME (+/-) : Adjusts speaker volume.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 8 HDD/DVD recorder i x (STOP) c d e g h i j k Stops playback or recording. j z (REC) Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. k RES. (Resolution) Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. - HDMI: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p - COMPONENT: 576i, 576p l USB Port...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 9 Hooking up the HDD/DVD recorder c SCART connection a Antenna connection Connect one end of the scart Antenna Antenna Connect the Terrestrial cable into the AV1 SCART (Digital) (Analog) TV antenna to the jack on the HDD/DVD ANTENNA IN jack on recorder and the other end...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 10 Hooking up the Active Subwoofer a Remote control c FM antenna connection Connect the FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA connection jack on the active subwoofer. The reception will be Connect one end of the at its best when the two loose ends of the antenna remote control cable into the REMOCON OUT jack...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 11 Hooking up the HDD/DVD recorder Component connection Connect one end of the component(Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT - more you can do OUTPUT jack on the HDD/DVD recorder and other end to the COMPONENT INPUT jack on your TV.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 12 S-Video connection Digital audio connection Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other HDD/DVD recorder and the other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV. equipment with a digital input.
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Some functions of this HDD/DVD recorder can be controlled by the TV’s plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include remote control when connected to a LG TV with SIMPLINK through the uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one...
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 14 Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a If you pass the unit signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image decoder (not supplied) to the unit.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 15 Connecting to the AV IN 3 Jacks Operating USB Flash Drive Connect the input jacks (AV IN 3) on the HDD/DVD recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component using audio/video cables. ON REMOTE 1.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 16 Auto setup During the first use of the HDD/DVD recorder , the initial setup wizard sets the language, clock and ON REMOTE channels automatically. 1 Turn on the unit: POWER The initial setup wizard appears on the screen. 2 Choose a language: v v V V [Favorite]: Set the program to favorite channel.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 17 Switching the program list on the channel editing screen Using the Home Menu You can switch the program list on the channel editing screen. ON REMOTE 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME 2 Select a main option: b b B B 3 Select a sub option: v v V V...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 18 PHOTO Adjust the SETUP settings HDD – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on HDD. (page 33) DISC – Displays [Photo List] menu, which shows photo files on the disc. (page 33) ON REMOTE USB –...
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 19 Adjust the SETUP settings - more you can do TV Aspect – Selects the aspects ratio of the connected TV. [4:3 Letter Box]: Select this when connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Adjust the general settings and prefer the wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 20 Adjust the language settings Adjust the audio settings Display Menu – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG – Selects the type of digital audio signal when using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 21 Adjust the lock settings Area code – Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level. This determines which area’s standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the parental lock. See the Area Codes on page 42. DivX Reg.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 22 TV Record Audio – Select an audio channel to record when recording a bilin- Finalize – Finalizing is necessary when you wish to playback a DVD which you gual program. have made in order for it to work with another DVD player. How long finalization takes depends on the disc condition, recorded length and number of titles.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 23 Adjust the network settings Software Update – Your recorder is able to keep the built-in digital tuner up to date with the latest software. You can either check for updates manually, or have the unit do it automatically at regular intervals. While the HDD/DVD recorder is updating, there may be a disruption in reception for a few hours.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 24 Setting the sound mode Adjust the test tone settings You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone The related information of the selected button appears on the active subwoofer display.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 25 Moving to another title DVD ALL Displaying disc information When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title. ON REMOTE Press INFO (i) twice during playback then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY...
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 26 Displaying information while watching TV Changing TV program Whilst using the HDD/DVD recorder to watch TV, Press INFO (i) to display the Use PR(+/-) on the remote control to change the programs in memory or use information displayed numbered (0-9) buttons to select a program directly.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 27 Switching the EPG menu Using the digital EPG The EPG screen provides two search menus. Press the yellow coloured button when the EPG menu is displayed. ON REMOTE Now/Next: This screen shows now and next programs. 1 Displays the EPG menu: GUIDE v v V V...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 28 Viewing a digital text service Play a disc Many digital TV channels broadcast information via their text service. This digital service includes high quality digital text and graphics along with ON REMOTE advanced navigation options. Additionally, this recorder has access to dedicated 1 Open the disc tray: Z on front panel text channels transmitted by the broadcasters.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 29 Pause a playback Playing repeatedly DVD ALL Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( ) to continue Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current title, playback. chapter, folder or track will be played back repeatedly.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 30 Divx file requirement Playing DivX ® movie files Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel ON REMOTE DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx” Playable DivX subtitle: “.smi”, “.srt”, “.sub (Micro DVD format only)”, 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME “.txt (Micro DVD format only)”...
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 31 Selecting multiple files or folders on the list Copying file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD You can select not only a single file but also multiple files using the You can copy file(s) or folder(s) to the HDD. MARKER button.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 32 Displaying MP3/WMA file information Listening to a music Press INFO (i) while on file you wish to show the file information. This HDD/DVD recorder will show the ID3-Tag information of the file. If the file ON REMOTE does not have ID3-Tag information, [ID3-Tag: None] appears on the screen.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 33 Rotate a photo Viewing a photo Use vV to rotate the photo when the photo is fully displayed on the screen. ON REMOTE Viewing photo files as a slide show To slide show photos in the [Photo list], select the [Slide Show] option on the left 1 Displays the HOME menu: HOME side of the screen then press OK( ), The [Slide Show] menu appears on the...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 34 Setting a timer record Recording This HDD/DVD recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 recordings within a month. The clock must be set correctly before setting a recording. Follow the instruction below to record a TV channel or other source.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 35 Canceling a timer recording Time Slip You can cancel a timer recording before the timer actually starts. Select a timer You can watch the title that you are currently recording to HDD with this recording that you want to cancel on the [Timer Record List] menu and press function.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 36 Using time shift function Editing a title This feature allow you to pause or rewind live TV, so you do not miss a thing if you were interrupted. Using the Title list menu,you can edit video contents. ON REMOTE Press TIME SHIFT then press PAUSE/STEP while watching live broadcast before answering the phone.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 37 Before editing Chapter search Video This HDD/DVD recorder offers various editing options for various disc types. You can select the start of a title by searching a chapter. Select a title that you Before you edit, check the disc type, and select the option available for your want to search and press OK( ).
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 38 Time search Viewing Title List menu displayed on another unit Video You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Select You can view the Title List menu displayed on the another unit that is capable a title that you wish to search and press OK( ).
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 39 Naming a title The first chapter is selected. The chapters that you want to combine are created by deleting a part from When a title is recorded by this HDD/DVD recorder, the title name will be the Original title.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 40 About ‘Fast’ copying Dubbing a title Copying between DVD and HDD is a complete digital process and therefore involves no loss of quality in the audio or video. This allow for high speed ON REMOTE Using the title list menu, you can dub video contents.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 41 See information about a radio station Listening to the radio The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS (Radio Data System) facility. This shows information about the radio station being listened to. Press RDS repeatedly to cycle ON REMOTE Be sure that FM antenna is connected.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 42 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Hausa 7265...
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 43 Troubleshooting Playback The unit does not start playback. General Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and regional code.) The power does not turn on. Place the disc with the playback side down. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
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HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 44 Recording If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must Cannot record or does not record successfully. connect this unit to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this unit’s digital Check the remaining space on the disc.
HR403DAM-P.BGBRLL ENG 7/8/08 2:22 PM Page 45 Specifications Audio recording format Sampling frequency 48kHz General Compression format Dolby Digital Power requirements AC 200-240V, 50/60 Hz Playback Power consumption Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Net weight (approx.)
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GUARANTEE ● ● REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE: LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee. RETAIN YOUR RECEIPT TO PROVE DATE OF PURCHASE. A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT MUST BE SURRENDERED AT THE TIME GUAR- 1.