LG C251-PS Owner’s Manual

DVD PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL : C251

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

C251-PS.HA2ILLB_ENG

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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 : Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such a bookcase 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 overheating.
The openings should be never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be
certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose
or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power
cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

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

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . .7

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . .8-13

Setting up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

DVD Player Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV . . .8

Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . . .9
Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . .10

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . .11

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . .12

• Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Dynamic Range Control (DRC) . . . . . . .12

• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-18

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .16

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .16

Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . .16

Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . .16

Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rotating the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Playing a Xvid Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-21

Controlling other TVs with the remote control

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Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Contents

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.

This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit
require service, contact an authorized service location.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained in
this owner’s manual is not available on that specific
DVD video disc.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols
is applicable only to the disc represented by the
symbol.

All discs listed below

DVD and finalized DVD+R/RW,DVD-R

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

Xvid files

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on
the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose
the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never
leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.

Xvid

WMA

MP3

ACD

VCD

DVD

ALL

Introduction

Operation Reference Installation and Setup

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Types of Playable Discs

DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD/SVCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW,
Dual disc that contains audio titles, Xvid, MP3, WMA,
and/or JPEG files.

Notes:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc
itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs may
not be played on the unit.

• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart­shaped or octagonal) since they may result in
malfunctions.

• This unit requires discs and recordings to meet
certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are
automatically set to these standards. There are
many different types of recordable disc formats
(including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and
these require certain pre-existing conditions (see
above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 / WMA files
and music from the Internet. Our company has
no right to grant such permission. Permission
should always be sought from the copyright
owner.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the
unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled as the
same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your DVD player’s regional
code or the disc cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional
code from your player, the message “Check
Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted
material without permission. This product features the
copy protection function developed by Macrovision.
Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs.
When recording and playing the pictures of these
discs picture noise will appear. This product
incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. The
use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE
CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING
OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL
525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Introduction

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Front Panel

a bcdefg

a POWER

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Remote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

c N (PLAY)

Starts playback.

d x (STOP)

Stops playback.

e . (SKIP)

Returns to the beginning of current chapter or
track or go to the previous chapter or track.

f > (SKIP)

Go to the next chapter or track.

g Disc Lid

Push here to open the Disc lid.

NOTE

Place a disc with the playback side down on the spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc
so it goes into position.

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Introduction

Remote Control

Remote Control Operation

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and
press the buttons.

Caution:

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix
different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline,
etc.

Remote Control Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two batteries
(size AAA) with 3 and # aligned correctly.

POWER

Switches DVD Player ON or OFF

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects numbered options in a

menu.

CLEAR

Removes a track number on the

Program List or a mark on the

Marker Search menu.

TV Control Buttons

POWER: Turns the TV on or off.

AV: Selects the TV’s source.

PR/CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel.

VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

PROGRAM

Enter the program edit mode.

ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

A-B

Repeat sequence from point A to
point B.

RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

*

This button is not available.

SCAN (m / M)

Search backward or forward.

SKIP (. / >)

Go to the next chapter or track.
Returns to the beginning of current
chapter or track or go to the
previous chapter or track.

PAUSE / STEP ( X )

Pauses playback temporarily/ press
repeatedly for frame-by-frame
playback.

PLAY (N)

Starts playback.

STOP (x)

Stops playback.

DVD MENU

Accesses menu on a DVD disc.

TITLE

Displays Title menu, if available.

b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down)

Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER

Confirms menu selection.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

RETURN (O)

Removes the menu.

Displays the menu of a video CD

with PBC.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an

audio channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle, if

available.

SETUP

Accesses or removes the Setup

menu.