OWNER'S MANUALHDD/DVD RECORDERMODELRH388HPlease read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.ENGLISH

10Hooking up the unit - more you can doComponent connectionConnect one end of the component (Y PB PR) cables to the COMPONENTOUTPUT jacks on the unit

11HDMI connectionConnect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the unit andother end to the HDMI INPUT jack on your TV.When you use the

12Connecting to the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 JacksConnect the input jacks (INPUT1, AV IN 2) on the unit to the audio/video outjacks on your accessory compon

13Auto setup - more you can doAdjust the programmed channelsPress HOME, then use bb BBto select [Easy Menu] option. Press ENTER while[SETUP] is select

Using the Home Menu - more you can doMOVIEHDD – Displays the [Title List] menu, which shows recorded titles on HDD. (page 27)HDD DivX – Displays [Movi

15Adjust the SETUP settings - more you can doAdjust the general settings Auto Programming – This option automatically scans and sets the availablechan

Adjust the audio settingsDolby Digital / DTS / MPEG – Selects the type of digital audio signal whenusing the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.[Bitstream] – S

17Adjust the recording settingsRecord Mode Set – Select the picture quality for recording from XP, SP, LP, EPor MLP. See recording time of each mode o

Finalize – Finalizing is necessary before you can play a disc recorded with thisunit on other DVD equipment. How long finalization takes depends on th

19Moving to another titleWhen a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title. Press DISPLAY twice during playback then use v / V to sel

2CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER-VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER

Play a disc - more you can doPlaying a disc that contains a menu The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD which contains amenu.Use t

21Playing a DivX®movie files - more you can doMovie List menu optionsSelect which file you would like to show from the menu and press ENTER. Anoptions

22Selecting multiple files or folders on the listYou can select not only a single file but also multiple files using the MARKERbutton. Press MARKER at

23Listening to music - more you can doMusic List menu optionsSelect which file/track you would like to show from the menu and press ENTER. A menu appe

Viewing a photo - more you can doPhoto List menu optionsSelect which file you would like to show from the menu and press ENTER. A menu appears on the

25Recording - more you can doChanging TV audio channelBefore recording, you can change the TV audio channel for stereo and bilingualbroadcast. Press A

26Cancelling a timer recordingYou can cancel a timer recording before the timer recording actually starts.Select a timer recording that you want to ca

27Using time shift functionThis feature allow you to pause or rewind live TV, so you do not miss a thing ifyou were interrupted.Press TIMESHIFT then p

Before editing This unit offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit,check the disc type, and select the option available for

29Time search You can select the start of a title by searching through the time duration. Selecta title that you want to search and press ENTER. Selec

3Copyrights Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you areadvised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in wh

Naming a titleWhen a title is recorded by this unit, the title name will be named by a number.You can change a title name by using this function.Selec

31Dubbing a title - more you can doBefore dubbingUse the copying features of this recorder to: Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DV

Language CodesUse this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.Area CodesChoose a

33TroubleshootingGeneralThe power does not turn on.b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.There is no picture.b Select the appropriate vi

RecordingCannot record or does not record successfully.b Check the remaining space on the disc.b Check that the source you are trying to record from i

35SpecificationsGeneralPower requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60 HzPower consumption 30W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 49 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without feetNe

4ContentsBefore you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5Before you startRecordable and Playable discsThis unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibili

6Notes on discs Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (orDVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cann

7Remote control        a         AV/INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN).OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tr

8a11 / I (POWER button)Switches the unit ON or OFF. b Disc TrayInsert a disc here.c OPEN/CLOSE (Z)Opens or closes the disc tray.d Display window Show

9Hooking up the unita Antenna connectionConnect the TerrestrialTV antenna to theANTENNA IN jack onthe unit.b Antenna connection toyour TVConnect one e