LG BR629T User Manual

Owner's Manual

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

BR629T BR625T

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

*1VMN33053*

EAB31AD / EAB30AD 1VMN33053

http://www.lg.com

Getting Started

Safety Information

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 shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) 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 reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered 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 centre. 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: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

• If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

CAUTION: This product is classified as a class 1 laser product. 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. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service centre. Only a qualified service person should the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. 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. CAUTION: CLASS 3R VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

The main power supply is engaged when the main plug is plugged in a 220-240 V~, 50Hz AC outlet. Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to

Never use a gas duster on this unit. The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.

Do not place any combustible objects on the unit (candles, etc.)

This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Make sure to leave space as follows.

-Front: 5 cm with no obstacles

-Depth: 10 cm

-Height: 10 cm

When viewing 3D content

When viewing 3D content, please note the following. Also, please carefully read the user manuals of your 3D television and 3D glasses.

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Trademark Information

• Do not view 3D content if

-you have a possibility of epilepsy

-you have photosensitive reaction or have a history of photosensitivity.

-you have a heart condition

-you are feeling sick

These may be exacerbated.

• It is recommended that you view 3D content in

proper posture from the proper position.

• If the following occur while viewing 3D content, stop

viewing immediately.

-If you experience double-vision

-If the images do not seem to be 3D (Please confirm the 3D settings on your 3D devices.)

• Viewing 3D content is recommended for ages of 6

and older.

Children may not show visible signs of fatigue and discomfort. When a child is viewing 3D content, please monitor their condition.

• When viewing 3D content, take a rest every title. Viewing for a long time may cause ocular fatigue.

• Stop viewing immediately if you feel fatigued and/or

discomfort while viewing 3D content.

If continued, it may lead to deconditioning. Please take an adequate rest.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTSHD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™, and the logos are trademarks of the Bluray Disc Association.

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• If you are on medication, you may be strongly affected by the 3D vision. If you feel anything unusual, stop viewing immediately.

• If you have experienced a major illness or you are pregnant, you may be strongly affected by the 3D vision. If you feel anything unusual, stop viewing immediately.

• For 3D vision, how it appears depends on the viewer and physical condition. If you feel discomfort, do not view 3D content.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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“x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

Corporation.

DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L. L. C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

About copyright

Unauthorised copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L. L. C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

Verification and Preparation

Verifying the supplied accessories

If any part is missing, please contact the retailer you purchased the product from.

• Remote control (1)

• Batteries (R6, 1.5V) (2)

• RF cable (1)

• Video cable (1)

• Audio cables (1)

• AC cord (1)

• Owner’s Manual (This booklet) (1)

• Warranty card (1)

Verifying the types of terminals

123456

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

HDMI OUT LAN

ANTENNA

AC IN

OUT

1. AC inlet

• Plug in the AC cord.

2. ANTENNA IN / OUT

• Connect the RF cable to it to view / record the digital broadcast programmes.

3. HDMI OUT

• Used to connect this unit and a TV using an HDMI cable. HDMI connection provides high picture / sound quality*. (*Picture / sound quality depends on the TV’s capability.)

4. LAN terminal

• To connect to the network.

5. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Jack

• To connect this unit to an audio amplifier with a built-in digital audio output decoder and such.

6. OUT jacks (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO)

• To connect to the input jacks* on the TV using audio / video cables. (*Yellow: to the video input Red / White: to the audio input)

7. IN jacks (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO)

• To connect a set-top box / another device to this unit. Also used to record (dub) from another device.

Note

• The cooling fan on the rear panel spins when this unit is powered on and during the time set for the “Quick Booting”.

• It is recommended to use an HDMI connection when your TV has an HDMI input. An HDMI connection requires one cable only.

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIORL

VIDEO

Getting Started

About This Manual

• Operating instructions in this manual are based on use of the remote control.

Symbols of supported media / file format

Symbol Description

HDD

Internal hard disk drive

USB-HDD

USB external hard disk drive

BD-RE

BD-RE disc recorded in BDAV format

BD-R

BD-R disc recorded in BDAV format

BD-Video

Commercially available BD-Video disc

.-RW(VR).

-RW

.-R(Video).

.+RW(+VR).

.+R(+VR).

DVD-Video

.Audio CD.

.DISC (AVCHD).

.DISC (JPEG).

DISC(DivX).

.DISC (MP3).

.DISC(WMA).

USB(AVCHD).

USB(DivX).

.USB (MP3).

.USB (WMA).

.USB(JPEG

AVCHD

DivX

.MP3.

WMA

JPEG

* AVCHD files cannot be played back directly from a USB storage device.

DVD-RW disc recorded in VR format

.-RW(Video).

DVD-RW disc recorded in Video format DVD-R disc recorded in Video format DVD+RW disc recorded in +VR format DVD+R disc recorded in +VR format Commercially available DVD-Video disc Audio CD (CD-DA), finalised CD-RW / CD-R discs

formatted in Audio CD format DVD-RW / -R, DVD+RW / +R disc containing

movies in AVCHD format BD-RE / -R, DVD-RW / -R, DVD+RW / +R,

CD-RW / -R disc containing JPEG files BD-RE / -R, DVD-RW / -R, DVD+RW / +R,

CD-RW / -R disc containing DivX® files BD-RE / -R, DVD-RW / -R, DVD+RW / +R,

CD-RW / -R disc containing MP3 files BD-RE / -R, DVD-RW / -R, DVD+RW / +R,

CD-RW / -R disc containing Windows Media™ Audio files

USB device containing movies in AVCHD format USB device containing DivX® files USB device containing MP3 files USB device containing Windows Media™ Audio files USB device containing JPEG files AVCHD files* DivX® files MP3 files Windows Media™ Audio files JPEG files

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx. com for more information on how to complete your registration.

• Media containing the DivX

files with the DivX® GMC (Global Motion Compensation) playback feature, which is DivX® supplemental function, cannot be played back on this unit.

Getting Started

2 Getting Started

12 Connections

15 Basic Setup

22 Viewing

24 Supported Media

29 Recording

Table of Contents

22 Viewing

2 Getting Started

2 Safety Information

3 Trademark Information

4 Verification and Preparation

4 Verifying the supplied accessories 5 Verifying the types of terminals

5 About This Manual

8 Functional Overview

8 Remote control 9 Front panel 9 Display panel

10 On-Screen Display

11 Home Menu

12 Connections

12 Antenna Connection

12 Connections to Your TV

13 When connecting the home terminal / set-top

box to this unit

13 Network Connection

13 Direct connection to a DLNA client device 13

Connection to a DLNA client device via a hub / broadband router

14 Connection to an Audio System

15 Basic Setup

15 After All Connections Have Been Made

15 Turn on this unit

15 Preparation for the Remote Control

15 Battery installation 15 Operable range of the remote control 16 Operating the TV 16 Setting up the supplied remote control to

control your TV

16 Basic Setup / DTV Operations

16 Basic setup

17 Basic Setup for DTV

17 Available configuration options in “DTV Menu” 17 Limiting the access to the particular channels

18 Network Setup

19 Receiving the Programme Guide

20 SIMPLINK

20 Registration / Deregistration of a USB-HDD

21 DTV Operations

22 Viewing a Programme Currently On Air

22 Selecting a channel 22 Selecting a channel from the “Programme

List” window 22 Editing favourite groups 22 Switching the audio 22 Switching the subtitles 23

Switching the image quality (Super Resolution) 23 Unlock the DTV rating temporarily

23 Viewing from an External Device

23 Switching to the external input 23 Viewing a cable-TV programme

24 Supported Media

25 About HDD (internal HDD) 25 About USB-HDD (external HDD) 25 About discs

26 Preparation for a Disc

26 Place a disc 27 Initialise (format) a brand-new Blu-ray Disc™ 27 Format a brand-new DVD 27 About DVD recording format

28 Preparation for a USB Device

28 Connecting a USB device

29 Recording

29 Before Recording

29 Select a media to record to 29 Recording mode (image quality) and approx.

recording time 30 Recording along with bilingual audio (dual

audio) / multi audio / surround audio / subtitles 31 Simultaneous operations

33 Recording a Programme Currently On Air

33 Changing the recording mode (image quality) 33 ITR (Instant Timer Recording)

34 Before Timer Programming

34 About “Programme Guide”

34 Programming a Timer Recording from

“Programme Guide”

35 Manual Timer Programming

35 Dual Recording

36 Recording from an External Device

36 To record a cable-TV programme

36 Confirming / Modifying / Cancelling Timer

Programmes, Stopping a Timer Recording

36 Confirming timer programmes

36 Skipping weekly / daily timer recording

40 Playback

48 Editing

52 Media Management

54 Dubbing

60 Useful Functions

68 Others

temporarily 37 Modifying a timer programme 37 Cancel an unnecessary timer programme 38 Stopping the timer recording in process

38 Additional Information about Recording

40 Playback

40 Before Playback

40 Contents list 40 Resume point

41 Playing Back a Programme (Title)

41 Playing Back a Commercially Available

Disc

41 Playing back a Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD 41 Playing an Audio CD 41 Playing back a Blu-ray 3D™ disc 42 Playing back a media containing

MP3 / WMA / DivX

42 Various Playback Functions

42 Change the playback speed 43 Skipping forward / backward 43 Repeat playback 44 Playing back a playlist created on another

device 44 Chase play during recording

44 Switching Settings During Playback

44 Switching the audio language / subtitle

language / camera angle 45 Noise reduction 45 Super resolution 45 PiP (BONUSVIEW™) setting 46 Virtual package 46 PIN Code entry screen

46 Viewing JPEG Files

46 Playing a slide show 46 Recommended spec

47 Playing Back a Disc Containing an AVCHD

High-Definition Video

47 Additional Information about Playback

48 Editing

/ JPEG Files

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50 Protecting a title

50 Deleting Unnecessary Titles

50 Deleting a single title 50 Delete multiple titles at one time

51 Deleting Parts of a Title

51 Dividing a Title

51 Converting the Recording Mode (Image

Quality)

52 Media Management

52 Renaming a disc / USB-HDD 52 Protecting a disc / USB-HDD 52 Finalising a disc recorded on this unit 52 Undoing finalisation 53 Deleting all recording data on the HDD / USB-

HDD

53 Reinitialising (reformatting) a disc

54 Dubbing

54 Before Dubbing

54 Available dubbing types 54 Recording mode for dubbing 55 About the “High-speed dubbing” and “Normal-

speed dubbing” 55 About dubbing restrictions 55 About “Copy” and “Move” 56 Dubbing along with bilingual recording audio

(dual audio) / surround audio / subtitles

56 One Title Dubbing from “Contents List”

screen

56 Dubbing Multiple Titles at One Time

57 Dubbing from a VCR / Camcorder

58 Additional Information about Dubbing

60 Useful Functions

60 Using This Unit as a Home Media Server

60 Function Setup

60 Using “Settings” menu

66 Software Update

67 Language Code List

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48 Before Editing

48 Available editing functions

49 Adding / Deleting a Chapter Mark

49 Adding a chapter mark 49 Deleting a chapter mark 49 Hiding chapters

49 Changing a Title Name / Protecting a Title

50 Changing a title name

68 Others

68 Troubleshooting

73 If a following message appears...

74 Glossary

76 Specifications

77 License

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AKB73675701

I.REPLAY

I.SKIP

Functional Overview

Remote control

7 8

10 11

1. [ POWER] (standby / on) button

• Press to switch the unit on / off.

2. Media buttons ([HDD] / [DISC] / [USB])

• Press to switch to the media to operate.

3. Number buttons

• Used to enter numbers or letters.

4. [SUBTITLE] button

• Press to select a subtitle language.

5. [ ] (skip) button

• During playback, press once to return to the beginning of the current title / chapter / track / File.

• During playback, press twice to return to the previous title / chapter / track / File.

• During the JPEG playback, press to return to the previous File.

6. [ ] (stop) button

• Press to stop playback / recording.

I.REPLAY

I.SKIP

AKB73675701

17 18

20 21 22

25 26

28 29

30 31

7. [TV VOL + / –] button

• Used to control the TV volume.

8. [

REC.] button

• Press to start recording.

9. [ I.REPLAY] button

• Press for the instant replay function.

10. [ I.SKIP] button

• Press for the instant skip function.

11. [

HOME] button

• Press to display the home menu.

12. [ / / / ] buttons

• Press to select items or settings.

13. [ BACK] button

• Press to return to the previously displayed menu or screen.

14. Coloured buttons ([RED] / [GREEN] / [YELLOW] / [BLUE])

• Press to activate shortcut keys on some BD-Video

functions. They are also used to switch between pages in a file / contents list.

• These buttons are also used for “Programme Guide”

and “Edit Channels” in “DTV Menu”.

15. [EXIT] button

• Press to exit from the various screen / windows.

16. TV control buttons

• [ ] (TV power) button

-Press to turn the TV on / off.

• [AV / INPUT] button

-Press to switch the TV’s source input.

• [PR/CH / ] buttons

-Press to switch TV’s channels.

17. [ OPEN/CLOSE] button

• Press to open / close the disc tray.

18. [ MUTE] button

• Press to switch “On” / “Off” the audio.

19. [AUDIO] button

• Press to select the audio channel (audio language).

20. [ ] (skip) button

• During playback, press to skip to the next chapter /

track / file.

• When playback is in pause mode, press to forward

the playback frame by frame.

21. [ / ] (reverse / forward) button

• During playback, press to fast reverse / fast forward

the playback.

22. [ ] (pause) button

• Press to pause playback.

23. [ ] (play) button

• Press to start playback / resume playback.

24. [CH / ] button

• Press to switch up / down through the memorised

channels.

25. [GUIDE] button

• Press to display the programme guide screen.

26. [CONTENTS LIST] button

• Press to display the contents list.

ENTER] button

27. [

• Press to confirm or select menu items.

28. [SUB MENU] button

• Press to display the sub menu / play menu.

29. [DISC MENU] button

• For BD-Video, press to display the pop-up menu /

top menu.

• For DVD-Video, press to display the top menu / disc

menu.

30. [DISPLAY] button

• Press to display chapter / time information.

31. [TEXT] button

• Press to switch between teletext mode and normal TV viewing.

32. [INFO] button

• Press to display the information on the programme. Information is available on the programme guide screen and while viewing a DTV programme.

33. [TIMER REC.] button

• Press to display the timer programming screen.

Front panel

Open the front cover

How to open the front cover

1. Disc tray

2. Infrared sensor window

3. Indicators

• HDD / DISC / USB

-Currently selected media is on when the unit is powered on. “HDD” is on when “Quick Booting” is standing by.

• REC1 is on while recording. It blinks when the recording is in pause mode.

• REC2 is on while the second recording is in progress. It blinks when the recording is in pause mode.

• D.OFF is off when “Panel Display” is set to “On” and this unit is in standby mode.

• D.OFF is on when “Panel Display” is set to “Off” and this unit is in standby mode.

• D.OFF is on when “Panel Display” is set to “Power Interlock” and this unit is in standby mode.

4. Display panel

5. OPEN / CLOSE button

• To open / close the disc tray.

6. USB port

• To connect a USB-HDD / USB device.

7. Reset button

• Press in case this unit operates unexpectedly or does not operate.

8. POWER (standby / on) button

• To turn the unit on / off.

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Display panel

1 2 3

5 6 7

1. Displayed during dubbing.

2. Displayed while updating the firmware, converting a pre-existing title to a different recording mode (image quality).

3. Displayed while streaming content over DLNA.

4. Displayed when a timer programme is set.

5. Displayed during playback. (It blinks when the playback is in pause mode.)

6. Displayed when a disc is in this unit.

7. Displayed when a USB-HDD / USB device is connected.

Unit’s behaviour

External input

Displayed when the unit is turned on.

Displayed when the unit is turned off.

Displayed when the disc tray opens.

Displayed when the disc tray closes.

Displayed while the unit is loading the disc. Displayed when the unit is finishing a recording / when the unit is plugged in / when the unit recovered from a power outage. (This unit is inoperable while “WAIT” is displayed.) Displayed when a DTV programme is being viewed.

Displayed when the unit is switched to the external input (AV).

Display panel

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CHP

BD R

BDAV O

BD-RE

BD-R

BD-Video

BDAV ORG

BDAV PL

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

DVD-Video

VR ORG

VR PL

+VR

DATA

CD-DA

DATA

AVCHD

T T

CHP

On-Screen Display

Displaying the unit’s status / information

On screen:

You can call up the information windows by pressing [DISPLAY] when viewing a DTV programme.

Press [DISPLAY] once...

12 3 4

2 Station ABC 16:13 THU 05/01/2012DTV Programme ABC

1. Channel number

2. Service name

3. Event name

4. Current time, day, date / month / year

Press [DISPLAY] twice...

1 / 200 1 / 100 0 : 00 : 12 / 1 : 23 : 45

5. Current title / Total title numbers

• “---” will be displayed in stop mode when there is no resume point.

6. Current chapter / Total chapter numbers

• “---” will be displayed in stop mode when there is no resume point.

7. Elapsed time / total duration

8. Unit’s status

9. Remaining time

• Remaining time (approx.) by recording mode.

10. List of remaining time / current recording duration

• In stop mode, remaining time for HD / SD will be displayed. (Remaining time will not be displayed when using the external input (AV)).

• While recording, the recording media / station name / current recording duration will be displayed.

11. Media type

CHP

HD 2:10 / SD 4:20

Note

• For the discs recorded on other devices, information may not be displayed properly.

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䋨䋩Remain TS 2:10

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About icons

Power of this unit

Loading This unit is turned on

Media

/ Disc tray is opening / closing

Media types

BD-RE

BD-R BD-Video BDAV ORG BDAV PL

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

BD-R

BDAV ORG

DVD-Video

VR ORG

DVD-R

DVD+R

VR PL

+VR

DATA

CD-DA

DATA

AVCHD

No Disc No disc is in this unit

Common operations

Wait for a moment.

Resume In resume stop mode

1 /

DISC

HDD

USB-HDD HDD

Others

CHP

Loading a disc / USB device

HDD

USB-HDD Disc

BD-RE/-R BD-Video BDAV (original) BDAV (playlist) DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R DVD-Video VR (original) VR (playlist) DVD+RW/+R formatted in +VR USB device Audio CD Data CD Disc containing an AVCHD content

Recording Pausing the recording Finishing the recording In stop mode

Playback Pausing the playback Fast forward playback with audio Fast forward / fast reverse Slow forward / slow reverse playback Skipping forward / backward Dubbing

e.g. From the HDD to a disc Dubbing e.g. From a USB-HDD to the internal HDD

Title Chapter Track Time (playback)

Note

• If “ ” appears on screen, the attempted operation is prohibited.

Home Menu

The home menu screen

Home Menu

Getting Started

DTV

Timer

GUIDE

Programming

DTV Menu Settings

Media

Manager

DubbingContents List

Some of the functions are operable from the home menu. You can call up the home menu by pressing [ HOME].

• Home menu can be called up during recording / playback. If the home menu is called up during playback, the playback will automatically stop.

• Items which cannot be selected / operated are greyed out.

DTV

• Switches the unit from the home menu to the DTV viewing screen.

GUIDE

• Enables you to programme timer recordings from the programme guide screen. (Refer to page 34)

Timer Programming

• Displays the timer programming screen.

• You can also programme a timer recording manually by pressing [SUB MENU], then selecting

“New Programme”. (Refer to page 35)

Contents List

• Displays the contents list.

• Various playback and editing operations can be performed from the submenu in the contents list. (Refer to page 40)

Media Manager

• The following operations are available on each media. (Refer to page 52)

HDD Menu Delete All Titles (Refer to page 53) Delete All Unprotected Titles (Refer to page 53)

BD/DVD Menu Format (Refer to page 53) Finalise (Refer to page 52) Edit Disc Name (Refer to page 52) Disc Protect OffĺOn (Refer to page 52) Disc Protect OnĺOff (Refer to page 52)

USB-HDD Menu Register USB-HDD setting (Refer to page 20) Delete All Titles (Refer to page 53) Delete All Unprotected Titles (Refer to page 53) Edit USB-HDD Name (Refer to page 52) USB-HDD Protect OffĺOn (Refer to page 52) USB-HDD Protect OnĺOff (Refer to page 52)

Dubbing

• Enables you to select the dubbing direction and programme

dubbings to the dubbing list. (Refer to page 54)

DTV Menu

• Allows you to configure DTV settings. Refer to “Basic

Setup for DTV” on page 17 for details.

Settings

• Allows you to access various kinds of menus to

customise as you prefer. Refer to “Function Setup” on page 60 for details.

Getting Started

Connections

LAN

OINAUDIO

Connections

Antenna Connection

RF cable (not supplied)

ANTENNA

OUT

HDMI OUT LAN

HDMI OUT

Connection to the TV using video / audio

cables

AV cable connection is used if an HDMI input is not available on the TV.

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL

IGITAL

OPTICA

PTICA

DIGITAL OU

OPTICAL

PTICAL

(Right)

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIORL

VIDEO

IDE

To AUDIO OUT To VIDEO OUT

Red

White (Left)

OUT

Yellow

RF cable (supplied)

Antenna IN

Connections to Your TV

Connection to the TV using an HDMI

cable

HDMI connection allows you to enjoy high picture / sound quality with one single cable. By connecting this unit and your high-definition TV, you can enjoy the HD broadcast programmes. HDMI connection also enables “SIMPLINK” (Refer to page 20).

ANTENNA

ANTENN

OUT

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

HDMI OUT LAN

To HDMI OUT

Audio cables

(supplied)

Red

(Right)

Video cable

(supplied)

White (Left)

Yellow

To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN

Audio L R Video S-video

Auido / Vidoe IN

Note

• Use a High-Speed HDMI cable (with the HDMI logo) which is complying with the HDMI standard.

• Make sure the shapes of the HDMI cable’s connector and this unit’s HDMI OUT jack are matched.

• This unit’s HDMI OUT does not support a DVI-HDMI converter cable. Connect an HDMI cable to a TV / display monitor with an HDMI input jack which is complying with the HDMI standard.

• When using Video / Audio cables, connect this unit and the TV directly.

• If connecting this unit and the TV using via another device, using Video / Audio cables, images may be distorted due to the copyright protection system.

To HDMI IN

HDMI IN

When connecting the home terminal /

LAN

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

LAN

Internet

set-top box to this unit

The cable-TV service can only be received in the service areas, and you need to become a cable subscriber for each home terminal / set-top box. Depending on the cable-TV service provider, the specifications of the home terminal / set-top box, connection method and receivable programmes vary.

Connections

Network Connection

By connecting this unit to your broadband Internet, you can enjoy the network features, such as BD-Live™ functions. Please contact each content provider for details. You can also use this unit as a DLNA server, which enables you to play back contents stored on this unit’s HDD / USBHDD through a DLNA (client) player. Please refer to the user manual of the DLNA (client) player for how to operate it.

Home terminal / Set-top box

Audio Out

Video Out

To AUDIO / VIDEO OUT

Red

Yellow

(Right)

White

Audio cables

(

not supplied

(Left)

)

Video cable (

not supplied

)

White (Left)

Red

Yellow

(Right)

To AUDIO / VIDEO IN

DIGITAL OUT

MI OUT LAN

MI OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

PTICA

AUDIO VIDEO

AUDIORL

VIDEO

IDE

OUT

Note

• When recording a high-definition DTV programme through the home terminal / set-top box, it will be recorded in standard-definition quality.

• Pass-through type is a way of broadcasting in which a cable-TV service provider sends out DTV signals as-is without converting or compressing.

• If your cable-TV service is the pass-through type, you can directly select channels on this unit and use the EPG.

Direct connection to a DLNA client device

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT LAN

HDMI

PTICAL

To LAN terminal

LAN cable

(not supplied)

PC / DLNA client device

Connection to a DLNA client device via a hub / broadband router

ANTENNA

ANTENN

OUT

Hub / Broadband router

WAN LAN

HDMI OUT LAN

To LAN terminal

LAN cable

(not supplied)

Connections

LAN cable

(not supplied)

PC /

Network equipment (modem, etc.)

LAN

If your Internet modem does not have a router function, use a broadband router.

DLNA client device

Internet

Connections

LAN

AUDIO

About BD-Live™

This unit supports BD-Video with the BD-LIVE™ functions (BD-ROM Profile 2.0). By connecting this unit to the Internet, you can enjoy various functions, such as special movie clips, subtitles, additional contents, network games and so on.

BD-Live™ functions vary depending on the disc. Please

• refer to the descriptions on screen or on the package for details.

• In order to activate BD-LIVE™ functions, network configurations are required. Please refer to “Network Connection” on page 13, and “Network Setup” on page 18.

• Depending on the disc, you may be required to change the setting in “Home Menu” > “Settings” > “Network Settings” > “BD-Live Setting” to “Allow” or “Limited Allow”.

• It may take extra time to connect to the server or may be unable to connect.

• The unit or the disc ID may be sent to the content provider when playing back a disc with BD-Live™ functions. To prevent data transmission, change the setting of “BD-Live Setting”.

Note

• Please purchase shielded LAN cables at your local store and use them to connect the unit to the network equipment.

• When connecting a LAN cable to this unit, you need to configure the network setting in “Home Menu” > “Settings” > “Network Settings” > “Network Connection”, then select “Auto” or “Manual”.

• For a LAN cable, use a category 5 (or higher) straight cable.

• If you need the MAC address of this unit, you can confirm it in “Home Menu” > “Settings” > “Network Settings” > “Displaying network status”.

Connection to an Audio System

You can enjoy multi channel audio by connecting this unit to a digital audio system.

Using an optical audio cable

DIGITAL OUT

HDMI OUT LAN

HDMI OU

OPTICAL

To DIGITAL OUT

Digital audio system

Didital

Audio IN

This unit ʊ Amplifier ʊ TV connection

Optical audio cable

(not supplied)

using HDMI cables

• When the amplifier supports PCM 7.1 ch, you can enjoy BD-Video with 7.1 ch audio.

• When the amplifier supports Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD®, you can enjoy each audio output. (With this connection, audio may not be output from the TV. In this case, output audio from the speakers connected to the amplifier. Please refer to the user manual of the amplifier and TV for details.)

• Use HDMI cables (with the HDMI logo) which are complying with the HDMI standard.

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIORL

IDE

OUT

IDE

Note

When connecting this unit to a digital audio system / HDMI compatible amplifier, please configure this unit’s audio settings in “Home Menu” > “Settings” > “Video/Audio”.

• Audio may be distorted or may not be output if the audio settings are not configured correctly.

Basic Setup

After All Connections Have

Basic Setup

Preparation for the Remote

Been Made

Turn on this unit

1. After all connections have been made, plug the AC cord into an AC power outlet.

• The display on the front panel will show “WAIT”.

This unit is inoperable while “WAIT” is being displayed.

Plug into an AC power outlet (220-240 V).

2. Turn on the TV, then tune it to the correct source input associated with this unit.

3. Turn on this unit.

• Please refer to “Basic setup” on page 16 for details.

Please go on to “Ƈ Initial Setting”on page 16.

Control

Battery installation

Install 2 R6 (1.5V) batteries matching the polarity as indicated inside battery compartment.

Operable range of the remote control

Basic Setup

Within 7 m

30°

Infrared sensor window

• Line of sight: approx. 7 m

• Either side of the centre: approx. 5 m within 30°

• Above and below: approx. 5 m within 30°

30°

Basic Setup

Operating the TV

1. Point the remote control at the TV’s infrared sensor window.

2. Operate the TV. (Operating the TV with the buttons shown below.)

Note

Use of the remote control with improper battery installation may cause heat generation, burn and malfunction.

• Replace both the batteries with new ones in case of the

following:

-Operable distance for the remote control has decreased.

-The unit does not react to certain button pressed on the remote control.

• The supplied batteries are meant for operation check. It is recommended to replace them with new batteries immediately.

Do not use the following types of batteries as they may cause poor operation or inoperability of the remote control.

• Oxyride batteries (ZR6)

• Evolta batteries (LR6)

• If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public rules that apply in your country or area.

Setting up the supplied remote control to control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

Basic Setup / DTV Operations

Basic setup

Finding the viewing source input

1. After having made all the necessary connections, press [ the unit.

2. Turn on the TV.

3. Find the button on the TV’s remote control that accesses the external source input. Press the button repeatedly until you see the “Initial Setting” screen on the TV screen. (The button may be labelled “SOURCE”, “AV”, “AUX” or “SELECT”. Refer to your TV’s user manual.)

If you see the “Initial Setting” screen, that is the correct viewing source input associated with this unit’s output. Make sure to always select this source input on your TV when using this unit.

• If the TV is connected using an HDMI cable, it may take

extra time for the opening picture to appear.

Initial Setting

When you turn on this unit for the first time, “Initial Setting” will start automatically.

1. Press [ POWER].

2. Turn on the TV. Select the source input which is associated with this unit.

• “Initial Setting” screen will appear.

Initial Setting

Please press [ENTER] after you select your region.

POWER] to turn on

NSW/ACT

VIC

QLD

SA WA

TAS

1. While holding down [ ] (TV power), enter the manufacturer code for your TV using [number buttons].

Manufacturer Code Number LG 1(Default), 2 Zenith 1, 3, 4 GoldStar 1, 2

Manufacturer Code Number Samsung 6, 7 Sony 8, 9 Hitachi 4

2. Release [ ] (TV power) to complete setting.

• Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

3. Select the region where you live using [ / ], then press [ ENTER].

4. “Auto Tuning” screen will appear. Press

[

ENTER] to start “Auto Tuning”.

Initial Setting

Auto Tuning

Make sure the antenna is connected to “ANTENNA IN” jack. Auto tuning will scan Digital channels. This may take a while to complete.

Auto Tuning is started after you press [ENTER].

Start

5. “Clock Setting” screen will appear. It will automatically adjust the time and date based on the time zone.

• If the automatic clock setup fails, please set it up

manually by following the instructions on the screen.

Redoing “Initial Setting”

[ HOME] > “DTV Menu” > “Initial Setting”

1. Press [ ENTER] when “Initial Setting” is highlighted.

2. Follow step 3 to 5 in “

Initial Setting” on

page 16.

Basic Setup for DTV

Basic Setup

Limiting the access to the particular channels

You can set limits to access to particular channels for parental control purposes. Once a channel is locked, the PIN Code will be required to perform the following functions:

• “Auto Tuning”

• Editing the channel map.

• Programming a timer recording of the locked channel.

• Tuning into the locked channel.

Note

• “PIN Code” referred to here is for DTV parental control and is not to unlock the limitation on a commercially available video disc.

1. Press [ HOME], then select “DTV Menu” >

“Edit Channels”, then press [ ENTER].

Basic Setup

Audio language for DTV programmes

Refer to “Audio Language” section in the “Function Setup” table on page 61 and complete all the necessary setups.

Subtitle language for DTV programmes

Refer to “Subtitle Language” section in the “Function Setup” table on page 61 and complete all the necessary setups.

Updating DTV channels automatically

With this function, you can have the unit automatically search for new channels. If new channels are found, they will be added in the channel map automatically.

Press [ “Service Update” > “Auto”, then press [ ENTER].

• The tuner will start searching for new channel when the

• You can also add new channels manually by selecting

HOME], then select “DTV Menu” > “Installation” >

unit is powered off at 1:00 AM.

“Add New Channels”.

Available configuration options in “DTV Menu”

Press [ HOME], then select “DTV Menu”.

Menus Options

Edit Channels Installation Auto Tuning

Add New Channels Service Update Auto

Off

Parental Control Channel Lock Unlock

Lock

DTV Rating Unlock

P (Kids) C G PG M MA 15 + AV 15 + R (Adult) All

Change PIN Code Signal Information Initial Setting

2. Use [

/ ] to select the desired channel to limit the access, then press [RED] for your desired setting.

• For channel lock

Press [RED] once: highlighted. The locked channels will stay in the channel map and can be selected, but PIN Code entry is required to view the programme.

• For access prohibition

Press [RED] twice: highlighted. Access-prohibited channels will not be listed in the channel map and cannot be selected.

The icon will be

→

The icon will be

→

3. Press [ BACK] to return to the previous screen.

4. Select “Parental Control”, then press

[

ENTER].

5. Select “Channel Lock”, then press [ ENTER].

• PIN Code entry field will appear. Enter the PIN

Code to proceed.

• “0000” cannot be used for a PIN Code.

• If you forget the PIN Code, you can reset it. Press

HOME], then select > “DTV Menu” >

[

“Parental Control”, then highlight “Channel Lock” or “DTV Rating”, then enter “210499” using

[number buttons].

6. Use [ / ] to select “Lock”, then press [ ENTER].

7. Press [

BACK] repeatedly to exit.

Basic Setup

Network Setup

Network settings are to enable the BD-Live™ features on this unit using the broadband Internet connection. Please also refer to the information provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and the user manual of your modem / router.

Press [ “Network Settings” > “Network Connection” > “Auto” or “Manual”.

HOME], then select “Settings” >

Settings

Video/Audio

Language

HDMI

3D settings

Playback

Recording

Clock

Network Settings

Others

Check network settings of this device.

Network Connection

BD-Live Setting : Allow

Displaying network status

Network Connection

Please select setting mode.

Auto

Manual

e.g.) When the PC’s IP Address is “192.168.10.12”, enter a number such as “192.168.10.223”. The “223” can be any number except “12”.

-For “Subnet Mask” and “Default Gateway”, please enter the same numbers as those on your PC’s network setting.

-When you enter a wrong number, select “Clear” to clear the incorrect number, then press

ENTER].

[

-After having entered all the necessary numbers, select “OK”, then press [ ENTER].

-Configure “Subnet Mask” and “Default Gateway” in the same manner as “IP Address”.

2. After having configured all the network settings, select “OK” in the sub menu using [ ], then press [ ENTER].

3. Press [

BACK] repeatedly to exit.

“Auto”:

Automatically configures each setting item in “Network Connection”, and then performs a connection test.

“Manual”:

Requests you to manually configure the setting A – E on pages 18 to 19.

Note

• Please perform a connection test when changing the network settings in “Network Connection”.

For “Manual”

A: IP Address Setting

1. Configure IP Address / Subnet Mask /

Default Gateway.

1) Use [ / ] to select “IP Address Setting”, then press [

-The acquisition method will be displayed.

2) Select your desired method, then press [ ENTER].

-“Auto(DHCP)” is recommended in most cases.

3) Use [ / ] to select “IP Address”, then press

[

-Entry screen will be displayed.

4) Enter number using [number buttons], then press

[ ENTER].

-To move from a number cell to another, use

-For an IP Address for this unit, refer to the IP

ENTER].

“Auto(DHCP)”:

Automatically configures the IP Address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway. Please proceed to (B).

“Manual”:

Requires you to manually configure the IP address / Subnet Mask / Default Gateway. In case your router does not have a DHCP server function or you would rather not use it, please select “Manual”, then proceed to 3).

ENTER].

[

/ ].

address on your PC on the same local area network, then change the last 2-digit number to your desired number (up to 3-digit numbers).

B: DNS Setting

1. Configure the primary DNS / secondary DNS.

1) Use [ / ] to select “DNS Setting”, then press

ENTER].

[

-The acquisition method will be displayed.

2) Select your desired method, then press [ ENTER].

-“Auto(DHCP)” is recommended in most cases.

“Auto(DHCP)”:

Automatically configures the primary DNS / secondary DNS by the DHCP server function. Please proceed to (C).

“Manual”:

Requires you to manually configure the primary DNS / secondary DNS. In case your router does not have a DHCP server function or you would rather not use it, please select “Manual”, then proceed to 3).

3) Use [ / ] to select “Primary DNS”, then press

ENTER].

[

-Entry screen will be displayed.

4) Enter number using [number buttons], then press

[ ENTER].

-To move from a number cell to another, use

[

/ ].

-For the primary DNS, enter the same numbers as those in Preferred DNS Server on your PC’s network setting. When you enter a wrong number, select “Clear” to clear the incorrect number, then press [

ENTER].

-After having entered all the necessary numbers, select “OK”, then press [ ENTER].

5) Configure “Secondary DNS” in the same manner as “Primary DNS”.

-For the secondary DNS, enter the same numbers as those in Alternate DNS Server on your PC’s network setting.

2. After having configured all the network settings, select “OK” in the sub menu using [ ], then press [ ENTER].

3. Press [

BACK] repeatedly to exit.

C: Proxy Setting

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Proxy settings will be needed when this unit is connected to a broadband Internet connection and your ISP requires proxy settings. If you are not required to configure proxy setting, proceed to (D).

1. Enter the Proxy Address and the proxy port.

1) Use [ / ] to select “Proxy Setting”, then press

ENTER].

[

2) Select “Use”, then press [ ENTER].

-Entry screen will appear.

3) Use [number buttons] to enter the proxy address provided by your ISP, then press [ ENTER].

-The port number entry screen will appear.

4) Use [number buttons] to enter the port number, then press [ ENTER]. The highlight will automatically move on “OK”, then press [ ENTER].

D: Connection Speed

“Auto” is recommended in most cases. If a connection test fails after IP Address setting and DNS-IP setting, then try following.

1. Configure the connection speed.

1) Use [ / ] to select “Connection Speed”, then press [

-Available speeds will be displayed.

2) Select the desired speed according to your network environment, then press [ ENTER].

ENTER].

2. After having configured all the network settings, select “OK” in the sub menu using [ ], then press [ ENTER].

3. Press [

BACK] repeatedly to exit.

Basic Setup

Receiving the Programme Guide

The programme guide, also known as EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), gives you a list of the DTV programmes and detailed information about programmes. By selecting a programme in the programme guide, you can view the programme or set a timer recording.

Guide to the “Programme Guide” screen

To call up the “Programme Guide” screen, press [GUIDE] in DTV viewing mode.

Programme Guide

19:30–20:30

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Station A

Station B

Station C

Station D

Station E

Station F

Station G

Weekly Mode

Programme BBB

19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30

Programme A

Programme F

Weekly

Programme B Programme C

Programme D

Programme I

Programme J

Programme L

Programme M

24Hrs Timer Daily

1. Mode: Weekly / Daily

2. Current time, day, date / month / year

3. Start time - End time of the selected programme

4. Programme name

5. Genre / Rating

6. Day, date / month of the programme list

7. Time-shift for 2 hours

8. Channel list (Referring to the channel map)

9. Programme list

10. Operation guide: [RED] / [GREEN] / [ [ / ] / [INFO]

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Entertainment

Programme E

Prog...

Programme H

Programme K

Info

INFO

ENTER] /

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Basic Setup

E: Connection Test

1. Perform a connection test.

1) Use [ / ] to select “Connection Test”, then press [ ENTER].

-A connection test will start.

-If the test is successful, a confirmation message will appear. Press [ ENTER].

-If the test fails, an error message will appear. Please follow the instructions and configure necessary settings.

2. After having configured all the network settings, select “OK” in the sub menu using [ ], then press [ ENTER].

3. Press [

Note

• Depending on the networking device, it may lose its

connection to the network after changing the connection speed.

BACK] repeatedly to exit.

About programme guide

Programme guide will be available after receiving the EPG data.

• The EPG data will be received after completing “Installation” in “DTV Menu”.

Note

• In the following cases, an EPG data reception will not complete and blank cells will be shown or the old data will remain.

-In the case of power outage or the AC cord is unplugged

-Under poor reception conditions

• In the following case, the programme guide will not be available until next EPG data reception.

-When retuning channels

• When a broadcast station airs a different programme from the scheduled programme. This may cause an inconsistency between the actual air and the information in the programme guide.

Basic Setup

SIMPLINK

What’s SIMPLINK?

The SIMPLINK function can control an LG’s HDMI compatible television and other devices connected to this unit. SIMPLINK may control some of the functions of a non SIMPLINK compatible device if it meets the HDMI standard; however, it is not guaranteed. Example of SIMPLINK control

When this unit is turned on, the TV’s source input will

• automatically be switched to the correct source input.

-Press [

-Press [GUIDE].

-Press [CONTENTS LIST].

• When changing the TV channel during playback from HDD / DISC, playback will automatically stop.

• When turning off the TV, this unit will automatically be turned off. (When this unit is booting or recording to HDD / DISC, it is not the case.)

• Depending on the connected device, it may operate unexpectedly. In this case, set “SIMPLINK” to “Off”.

To activate “SIMPLINK” function, please follow the instructions below.

• Before activating, complete your TV’s SIMPLINK setup. (Please refer to your TV’s owner’s manual for details.)

1. Press [ HOME], then select “Settings” >

“HDMI” > “SIMPLINK” > “On”, then press [ ENTER].

2. Press [

BACK] repeatedly to exit.

Registration / Deregistration of a USB-HDD

Connect a USB-HDD to this unit and register it. The USBHDD is not ready to use until it is registered. If you connect an unregistered USB-HDD, a message for registration will appear. In this case, select “Yes” and follow the instructions

in “

To register”.

To register

Press [ HOME], then select “Media Manager” > “USB-HDD Menu” > “Register USB-HDD setting”.

1. The list of USB-HDD registration screen will appear. Use [ / ] to select a row with “unregistered”, then press [ ENTER].

List of USB-HDD registration

USB-HDD1. unregistered

USB-HDD2. unregistered

USB-HDD3. unregistered

USB-HDD4. unregistered

USB-HDD5. unregistered

USB-HDD6. unregistered

USB-HDD7. unregistered

USB-HDD8. unregistered

2. A pop-up window will appear. Use [ / ] to select “Register USB-HDD in this device”, then press [ ENTER].

Current connected device:unregistered

Return

List of USB-HDD registration

USB-HDD1. unregistered

USB-HDD2. unregistered

USB-HDD3. unregistered

USB-HDD4. unregistered

USB-HDD5. unregistered

USB-HDD6. unregistered

USB-HDD7. unregistered

USB-HDD8. unregistered

Current connected device:unregistered

USB-HDD1. (unregistered USB-HDD name.

)

Cancel registration setting for USB-HDD

Return

• Confirmation messages will appear. If you agree,

select “Yes” using [ / ], then press [ ENTER].

3. If you wish to change the name of the USBHDD, use [ / ] to select “Yes”, then press [ ENTER]. If you wish to change the name later, select “No”, then press [ ENTER].

• If “Yes” is selected

> Proceed to step 4.

• If “No” is selected

> Registration will be completed, then exit the screen.

4. The editing screen will appear. Enter a name, then press [ ENTER].

• A confirmation message will appear. Use [ / ]

to select “Yes”, then press [ ENTER].

5. Press [ BACK] repeatedly to exit.

To deregister

Press [ HOME], then select “Media Manager” > “USB-HDD Menu” > “Register USB-HDD setting”.

1. The list of USB-HDD registration screen will appear. Use [ / ] to select the desired USB-HDD, then press [ ENTER].

List of USB-HDD registration

USB-HDD1.

USB-HDD2. unregistered

USB-HDD3. unregistered

USB-HDD4. unregistered

USB-HDD5. unregistered

USB-HDD6. unregistered

USB-HDD7. unregistered

USB-HDD8. unregistered

Current connected device:USB-HDD1

Return

2. A pop-up window will appear. Use [ / ] to select “Deregister USB-HDD”, then press [ ENTER].

Basic Setup

DTV Operations

>> Preparation

• Connect this unit to the TV.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Press the button on the TV’s remote control which accesses the external source input repeatedly until you see the DTV broadcasting from this unit.

• The button on the TV’s remote control may vary on

the TV brand and model. (e.g., SOURCE / AV / AUX / SELECT and so on.)

Note

• “HELLO” will be displayed on the display of the unit.

After a while, the DTV broadcasting this unit is receiving will appear on screen.

• If you see the “Initial Setting” screen, this unit has not

been completed with the initial setting. Please perform “Ƈ Initial Setting” on page 16.

Basic Setup

List of USB-HDD registration

USB-HDD1.

USB-HDD2. unregistered

USB-HDD3. unregistered

USB-HDD4. unregistered

USB-HDD5. unregistered

USB-HDD6. unregistered

USB-HDD7. unregistered

USB-HDD8. unregistered

Current connected device:USB-HDD1

USB-HDD1. (completed registration) USB-HDD name.

Deregister USB-HDD

Cancel registration setting for USB-HDD

Return

• Confirmation messages will appear. If you agree, select “Yes” using [ / ], then press [ ENTER].

3. Press [ BACK] repeatedly to exit.

Note

• When a USB-HDD is registered to this unit, it will be initialised in this unit’s dedicated format. Note that all recorded titles on the USB-HDD will be deleted.

• A USB-HDD deregistered from this unit will no longer be recordable or playable. If you wish to re-register the USB-HDD, it will be initialised again, and all recorded titles will be deleted. Please be careful when deregistering a USB-HDD.

• Recorded titles on a USB-HDD registered to this unit can only be used on this particular unit and is not compatible with PC’s or any other recorders including the same model of this unit.

• Up to 8 USB-HDD’s can be registered to this unit; however, one single USB-HDD can be connected to this unit.

• This unit does not support a USB hub.

Initial Setting

Please press [ENTER] after you select your region.

NSW/ACT

VIC

QLD

SA WA

TAS

Viewing

Viewing a Programme Currently On Air

Selecting a channel

1. Press [ HOME], then select “DTV”.

Home Menu

Editing favourite groups

You can sort DTV channels into 4 different favourite groups (1 - 4). One channel can be assigned to multiple favourite groups.

1. Press [ HOME], then select “DTV Menu” > “Edit Channels”, then press [ ENTER].

2. Select the channel you wish to add to a favourite group, using [ / ].

3. Press a group number [1] / [2] / [3] / [4].

DTV

Timer

GUIDE

Programming

DTV Menu Settings

Media

Manager

DubbingContents List

2. Select a channel.

• For use of [CH / ] for up / down Press [CH / ].

• For use of a 3 digit number Use [number buttons] to enter a channel number. (e.g.) To select the channel 123, press [1] > [2] > [3].

• If the PIN Code entry screen is displayed, refer

to “Unlock the DTV rating temporarily” on page 23.

Selecting a channel from the “Programme List” window

1. While viewing a DTV programme, press [ ENTER].

• “Programme List” window will appear. The currently

selected channel is highlighted.

2. Use [ / ] to select a favourite group.

• If no group has been created, [ / ] is not

available.

• A group with no channel will be skipped.

3. Use [ / ] to select the desired channel, then press [ ENTER].

Programme List

Station A

Station B

Station C

Station D

Station E

100

Station F

120

Station G

140

Station H

Channels 3 Station C

Favourite

Access

Skip

Access

Skip

Edit Channels

1234

Move

Favourite

1-4 Exit

• To delete a channel from a favourite group, select the channel you wish to delete, then press the group number [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] from which you wish to delete the channel.

4. Press [ BACK] repeatedly to exit.

Switching the audio

You can switch the audio if the programme has multiple audio streams.

1. Press [AUDIO] to call up the audio information.

• You can also call up the audio information by

pressing [SUB MENU], then selecting “Audio”.

2. Use [ / / / ] to select your desired setting.

3. Press [

ENTER] to finish.

Switching the subtitles

1. Press [SUBTITLE] to call up the subtitle information.

• You can also call up the subtitle information by

pressing [SUB MENU], then selecting “Subtitle”.

2. Use [ / ] to select your desired setting.

3. Press [

ENTER] to finish.

4. Press [ BACK] to finish.

• As to “Favourite Group”, refer to “Editing favourite groups” on page 22.

Switching the image quality (Super Resolution)

Super Resolution enhances SD quality images output in 1080i / 1080p from the HDMI jack, which gives more crisp images.

1. When viewing an SD quality programme, press [SUB MENU] to call up the sub menu.

2. Use [ then press [ ENTER].

• Setting information will appear.

3. Use [ / ] to select “On” , then press

[ ENTER].

/ ] to select “Super Resolution”,

Viewing

Viewing from an External Device

To view from an external device connected to this unit, switch this unit to the external input (AV). For how to operate the external device, please refer to the user manual of the device.

Switching to the external input

1. Press [SUB MENU] to call up the sub menu.

2. Use [ then press [ ENTER].

/ ] to select “Switch DTV or AV”,

Unlock the DTV rating temporarily

If the PIN Code entry screen appears while viewing a programme, please enter the PIN Code.

1. Use [number buttons] to enter the PIN Code.

• To turn off “DTV Rating”, press [ HOME],

then select “DTV Menu” > “Parental Control” > “DTV Rating” > “Unlock”, then press [ ENTER].

3. Use [

/ ] to select “AV”, then press

[ ENTER].

Note

• In the following case, “AV” is not available.

-During a dual recording of 2 DTV programmes

Viewing a cable-TV programme

To view a cable-TV programme through this unit, select a channel on the home terminal / set-top box provided by the cable-TV service provider, then switch this unit to the external input. If your cable-TV service is the pass-through type, you can directly select channels on this unit (you do not need to switch the unit to the external input.)

• Please contact your cable-TV service provider for details.

• Please refer to the user manual of the connected device as well.

>> Preparation

• Connect the cable-TV’s home terminal / set-top box to this unit’s external input.

1. Select a channel on the home terminal / set-

top box.

2. Switch this unit to the external input.

• Refer to steps 1 to 3 in “Switching to the external input” on page 23.

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Supported Media

Media other than described below are not supported.

Recordable / playable

About media

HDD

Internal hard disk drive

USB-HDD

USB external hard disk drive connected to this unit’s USB port with a USB cable

BD-RE

BD-RE SL (Single layer) BD-RE DL (Dual layer) Ver 2.1 Usable disc: Up to 2 x

BD-R

BD-R SL (Single layer) BD-R DL (Dual layer) Ver 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 Usable disc: Up to 6 x

-RW

DVD-RW Ver 1.1 / 1.2 Usable disc: Up to 6 x

.-R.

DVD-R (Single layer) Ver 2.0 / 2.1 Usable disc: Up to 16 x

+RW

DVD+RW Usable disc: Up to 8 x

.+R.

DVD+R (Single layer) Usable disc: Up to 16 x

Type of media

Recording (directly to the media)

Dubbing

Digital broadcasting

External input (AV)

Digital broadcasting

External input (AV)

USB-HDD

BD-RE

HD HD HD HD

—

HD HD HD HD SD SD SD SD SD

SD SD SD SD SD SD

BD-R

SD SD

HDD

Recording multiple times — Playback Playback from

“Contents List”

.-R(Video).

.-R.

.+RW(+VR).

-RW

.-RW(VR).

.-RW(Video).

—————

— —

*2 *2

—

+RW

SD SD

.+R.

.+R(+VR).

Recordable in HD quality

Recordable in SD quality

Only copy-free titles are

recordable in SD quality

Not available

—



Operable

Not available

—



Chase play ———————

When dubbing a copy-once programme, refer to “About dubbing restrictions” on page 55 to learn if the dubbing will be

“copy” or “move”.

When dubbing to DVD-RW (Video) / DVD-R (Video), the disc will automatically be finalised after dubbing is completed.

In this owner’s manual, finalised DVD-RW (Video) / DVD-R (Video) discs are described as DVD-Video .

If you wish to add a recording to a finalised DVD-RW (Video) disc, please format the disc again.

(Refer to “Reinitialising (reformatting) a disc” on page 53). Note that all data on the disc will be deleted.

• For DVD-RW discs, “VR” and “Video” format are supported. For DVD-R discs, only “Video” format is supported.

• The 3-layer / 4-layer BD-RE / -R discs are not supported.

• For DVD-R (Single layer), only “Video” format is supported. Only DVD-R (VR) discs recorded and finalised on another unit are playable on this unit.

• For DVD-R (Dual layer) discs, neither recording nor dubbing is possible on this unit. Only discs recorded and finalised on another unit are playable on this unit.

• For DVD+R (Dual layer) discs, neither recording nor dubbing is possible on this unit. Only discs recorded and finalised on another unit are playable on this unit.

• AVCREC is not supported.

Note

• When dubbing a copy-once programme to a DVD-RW (VR) disc, use a CPRM compatible disc.

Supported Media

Only playable

About media

BD-Video

Disc including the region code

DVD-Video

Disc including the region code 4 or

• Audio CD (CD-DA)

.Audio CD.

• Finalised CD-RW / CD-R discs recorded in Audio CD format

JPEG

JPEG image files (from digital cameras)

JPEG

Type of media

BD-Video

DVD-Video

.Audio CD.

.DISC (JPEG).

.USB(JPEG

.DISC (AVCHD).

Playback

Playback from “Contents List”

—— —

: Available

—

: Not available

Including finalised DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R (including dual-layered discs)

By copying (dubbing) the contents to the HDD, it will become possible to play back from “Contents List”.

• For Audio CD / JPEG / MP3 / WMA and DivX

, its special contents list screen will appear.

• AVCREC is not supported.

• For the dual-layered DVD-R / DVD+R discs, only those recorded and finalised on another unit are playable on this unit.

• VCD / SVCD are not supported.

• AVCHD Ver 2.0 is not supported.

High-definition movies recorded on digital

AVCHD

camcorders, in AVCHD format

.MP3.

For media containing audio files encoded in MP3 format For media containing audio files encoded in

WMA

Windows Media™ Audio format For media containing movie files encoded in DivX®

DivX

format

AVCHD

USB(AVCHD).

—

.MP3.

.DISC (MP3). .USB (MP3). .DISC(WMA). .USB (WMA).

WMA

DivX

DISC(DivX). .

USB(DivX).

Supported Media

About HDD (internal HDD)

Caution about HDD handling

• Do not subject it to vibration or strong impact, especially when the unit power is on. HDD is also susceptible to temperature and moisture.

• Operating the unit under such conditions described above may cause loss of data or malfunctions.

• If a HDD is damaged, the recorded data may be lost.

• Do not unplug the power cord when the unit power is on.

• Do not lift or move the unit soon after the power is turned off. (Please wait at least 2 minutes.)

• Do not operate this unit under dew condensation conditions.

Please use the HDD as a temporary data storage device.

• It is highly recommended to copy important recordings to discs.

• For mechanical reasons, the HDD may degrade quickly.

Other information

• The internal HDD is unreplaceable. Attempting to replace it causes malfunctions and voids your warranty.

• Please turn the unit power off when it will not be used for an extended period of time.

• No data is recorded on the HDD. Please record on your own media before playback.

About USB-HDD (external HDD)

Available functions

The registered USB-HDD can be used in the same manner as the internal HDD.

Differences from the Internal HDD

• When recording directly to the USB-HDD, recording mode is TS only.

• USB-HDD cannot record 2 programmes simultaneously.

• One title dubbing cannot be performed from a USB-HDD.

• Recording / editing on a protected USB-HDD is not possible.

About discs

Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD / CD

A disc cannot record or play back properly in the following cases.

• The source recording is in a bad condition, an incompatible disc, with scratches / dirt, the unit’s lens for recording / playback is dirty, under dew condensation conditions.

• When attempting to play back a disc (recorded on the unit) on a PC / car GPS system / car audio system / video game console.

• When attempting to play back a disc authored on a PC.

• When the DVD’s are recorded in an incompatible format, such as the NTSC system. (This unit is compatible with the PAL system.)

• When attempting to play back an unauthorised disc (illegally-copied disc).

• When the disc contains a title with closed captioning.

How to hold a disc

• Hold the disc edges and the centre hole. Try not to touch the recording surface (shiny side).

• If a disc is dirty, clean with a moist, soft cloth, then wipe from the centre to the outer edge with a dry cloth. Do not use commercially available liquid cleaner, thinner, benzine or alcohol.

Do not use the following discs!

• The following discs may cause damage to the disc and the unit.

-Scratched disc

-Disc with a label applied on the surface

-Disc with a label that is coming unglued

-Disc with a glued label and the glue is running off

-Cracked / deformed disc repaired with glue

-Specially-shaped disc (e.g., a hexagon disc)

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Supported Media

When using an 8 cm disc

• 8 cm disc can only be played back on this unit. Recording / editing cannot be performed.

• Carefully place the disc to the inner disc tray guide.

BD-RE / BD-R

• This unit may not play back unfinalised BD-R discs recorded on another device or the disc may lose data.

• Initialise a brand-new BD-RE / BD-R disc before using.

• BD-RE Ver 1.0 discs (the cartridge type) are not compatible with this unit.

DVD-RW / DVD-R

• This unit cannot record directly to a DVD-RW / DVD-R disc.

• This unit may not play back unfinalised DVD-RW / DVD-R discs recorded on another device or the disc may lose data.

• DVD-RW (VR) discs can only be played back on VR compatible recorders / players.

• CPRM compatible discs can only be played back on CPRM compatible recorders / players.

• DVD-RW (Video) / DVD-R (Video) discs will automatically be finalised after the dubbing process finishes. This unit recognises these finalised discs as DVD-Video discs.

• It may take extra time to eject x 1 speed disc.

DVD+RW / DVD+R

• This unit cannot record directly to a DVD+RW / DVD+R disc.

• If you make an additional recording to a finalised DVD+RW disc, it will be unfinalised.

BD-Video / DVD-Video

• Some discs may behave unexpectedly because of the software producer’s purpose. Please refer to the instructions of the disc.

About Titles / Tracks / Files

The contents of HDD / disc are generally divided into sections or folders (groups of titles / files) as shown below.

HDD / USB-HDD / BD-Video / DVD-Video / AVCHD

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Media containing JPEG / MP3 / WMA / DivX® files

Folder A Folder B

File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 File 5 File 6

Title:

Chapter: A smaller part in a title, which is equivalent to a

Track: A song in an Audio CD

Folder: A directory which can contain files and other

File: Content (data) on the HDD / disc

Content on the HDD / disc, which is equivalent to, for example, one episode of a TV drama series

chapter in a book

folders

Preparation for a Disc

Audio CD

• Please make sure there is a mark on the label side of the CD.

• Audio CD’s other than the CD standard, such as a CD with a copy-control, may not play properly or be completely incompatible.

About USB devices

• USB devices which can be connect to the USB port on the front of this unit are;

-USB-HDD

-USB memory stick

-Digital camera containing JPEG files

-Digital camcorder containing AVCHD contents

• Do not connect any other types of USB device other than the examples above or it may cause damage to this unit or loss of data. Operations in use of a USB hub or USB extension cable are not guaranteed.

• Do not charge a cell phone / portable audio player’s battery using this unit’s USB port or it may cause

malfunction of the unit.

Place a disc

1. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray.

2. Place a disc on the tray with the label side facing up.

• When playing back a double-sided disc, place

the disc with the playback side down.

3. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close the disc tray.

• It may take extra time to read some discs.

• Some video discs automatically start playback.

• “ ” will appear on the display on the front panel

when disc loading is completed.

Initialise (format) a brand-new Blu-ray Disc™

BD-R

BD-RE

When putting a brand-new disc in the unit, the initialisation (format) screen will appear. This is a necessary process to make the disc recordable.

• A brand-new disc is not formatted. Format it before using.

BD-RE

• BD-RE discs can be formatted multiple times. Note that this process deletes all data on the disc.

• A brand-new disc is not formatted. Format it

BD-R

before using.

• BD-R discs can be formatted only once.

1. Place a brand-new disc in the unit.

2. Use [

/ ] to select “Yes”, then press

[ ENTER].

This disc is not formatted and cannot be played or recorded.

Format Disc?

Yes

• It may take extra time to complete.

Note

• Do not unplug the AC cord while loading a disc or performing a disc format. Doing so may cause damage to the disc or malfunction of the unit.

• It is not possible to cancel the formatting process once it has begun.

Format a brand-new DVD

-RW

. .+RW(+VR).

When placing a brand-new DVD-RW / DVD+RW disc in the unit, the initialisation (format) screen will appear. It is not possible to record on an unformatted disc. (Direct recording to a DVD is not possible.)

• A brand-new DVD-RW is not formatted. Format it in VR or Video mode before using.

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

• DVD-RW discs can be formatted multiple times. Note that this process deletes all data on the disc. (Refer to page 53.)

• A brand-new DVD-R is formatted in Video mode at the factory. No need to re-format the disc before using.

• DVD-R discs cannot be re-formatted.

• A brand-new DVD+RW is not formatted. Format it in +VR mode before using.

• DVD+RW discs can be formatted multiple times. Note that this process deletes all data on the disc. (Refer to page 53.)

• DVD+R discs cannot be re-formatted.

• A brand-new DVD-R is formatted in +VR mode at the factory. No need to re-format the disc before using.

Supported Media

1. Place a brand-new disc in the unit.

2. Use [

/ ] to select “Yes”, then press

[ ENTER].

This disc is not formatted and cannot be played or recorded.

Format Disc?

Yes

• For DVD+RW, formatting will begin right after you press [

ENTER] on “Yes”.

• For DVD-RW, proceed to step 3.

3. Use [ / ] to select the desired format mode, then press [ ENTER].

Please choose the DVD format.

Copied programme will be recorded with normal resolution.

If you want to Dubbing a Dubbing protection programme,

please use DVD supporting CPRM.

VR Format

Video Format

Cancel

• It may take a while to complete.

• To cancel the formatting process, select

“Cancel”, then press [

ENTER].

About DVD recording format

VR format (DVD Video Recording Format)

.-RW(VR).

• Offers advanced editing features.

• Can record and edit repeatedly.

• Playable only on VR compatible Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD

players.

• Finalisation recommended.

• By unfinalising a finalised disc, additional recordings can

be performed.

+VR format

.+RW(+VR). .+R(+VR).

• Offers basic editing features.

• Can record and edit repeatedly.

• Playable on most Blu-ray Disc™/DVD players.

• Finalisation recommended.

• For DVD+RW, if additional recording is made, the disc

will automatically be unfinalised.

• For DVD+R, additional recordings are not available after

finalisation.

Video format (DVD Video Format)

.-RW(Video).

.-R(Video).

• Same recording format used for the most commercial

DVD-Video.

• Playable on most Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD players.

• When dubbing is completed, the disc will automatically

be finalised.

• Additional recordings are not available after finalisation.

Supported Media

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