LG DM8360 Owner’s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
DVD MINI
HI-FI SYSTEM
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
MODEL
DM8360 (DM8360, DMS8360F)
www.lg.com
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Safety Information
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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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around
this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may
malfunction due to electrical shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This lightning ash 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
sufcient 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.
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. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact
an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
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 should 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.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please refer
to the main label on the bottom or the other surface
of the product.
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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 specication 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 re. 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 center.
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.
The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case
of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
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, re or
the like.
Caution: No naked ame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Symbols
Refers to alternating current(AC).
~
Refers to direct current(DC).
0
Refers to class II equipment.
Refers to stand-by.
1
Refers to “ON” (power).
!
Refers to dangerous voltage.
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Table of Contents4
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
6 Unique Features
6 Introduction
6 – Playable Discs
6 – About the “7” Symbol Display
7 – Symbols Used in this Manual
7 – Regional Codes
7 Playable file Requirement
7 – Music file requirement
7 – Photo file requirement
8 – Video file requirement
8 – Compatible USB Devices
8 – USB device requirement
9 Remote control
10 Front panel
11 Rear panel
2 Connecting
12 Connecting to speakers
13 Connections to Your TV
13 – HDMI Out Connection
14 – Resolution Setting
15 Optional Equipment Connection
15 – AUX IN Connection
15 – AUX OUT Connection
16 – PORT. IN Connection
16 – USB Connection
17 – Antenna Connection
3 System Setting
18 Adjust the setup settings
18 – OSD Initial language settings - Optional
18 – To display and exit the Setup menu
19 – Language
19 – Display
20 – Audio
20 – Lock (Parental Control)
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4 Operating
22 Using the Home Menu
22 Basic Operations
24 Playback Effect
24 – AUTO DJ
25 Using BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
25 – Listening to music stored on the Bluetooth
devices
27 Radio Operations
27 – Listening to the radio
27 – Improving poor FM reception
27 – Presetting the Radio Stations
27 – Deleting all the saved stations
27 – Deleting a saved station
28 Sound adjustment
28 – Setting the sound mode
28 – Setting the USER EQ
29 Advanced Operations
29 – Displaying Disc Information on-screen
29 – To display the DVD Menu
29 – To display the DVD title
29 – 1.5 times speed playback
29 – Screen Saver
29 – Starting play from selected time
29 – Resume playback
30 – Changing subtitle code page
30 – Marked Playback
31 – Viewing a PHOTO file
32 – Recording to USB
33 Other Operations
33 – Sleep Timer Setting
33 – Dimmer
33 – Last Scene Memory
33 – Power Resume - Optional
33 – System Select - Optional
33 – Turn off the sound temporarily
34 – CHILDSAFE Mode
34 – DEMO
34 – VOICE CANCELLER
35 – Using Microphone
35 Setting the Clock
36 – Using your player as an alarm clock
36 Auto power down
37 – AUTO POWER On
37 – Auto function change
38 LG Sound Sync
5 Troubleshooting
39 Troubleshooting
6 Appendix
41 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote
Control
41 – Setting up the remote to control your TV
42 Area Code List
43 Language code List
44 Trademarks and Licenses
45 Maintenance
45 – Notes on Discs
45 – Handling the Unit
46 General specifications
47 Speakers specifications
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Unique Features
Bluetooth®
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Listens to music stored on your Bluetooth device.
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Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3,
Notebook, etc.)
AUTO DJ
Blends the end of one song into the beginning of
another for seamless playback.
USB Direct Recording
Records music to your USB device.
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
Full HD up-scaling
Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup.
Introduction
Playable Discs
This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that
contains audio titles, MP3, WMA and/or JPEG les.
Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/CD-R cannot be
played on this unit due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of
the recording device and authoring software.
DVD-VIDEO (8 cm/12 cm disc)
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented.
DVD±R (8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video mode and nalized only.
DVD-RW (8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video mode and nalized only.
DVD+R: Video mode only
Supports the double layer disc also.
DVD+RW (8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video mode and nalized only.
Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CDRW in music CD format that can be
purchased.
About the “7” Symbol Display
“7” may appear on your TV display during operation
and indicates that the function explained in this
owner’s manual is not available on that specic
media.
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Symbols Used in this Manual
r
t
y
u
i
Note
,
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Tip
,
Indicates tip and hints for making the task easier.
Caution
>
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.
DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in Video
mode or VR mode and nalized
Audio CDs
Video les contained in the USB/
Disc
Audio les contained in the USB/
Disc
Photo les contained in the USB/
Disc
Regional Codes
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of
the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled
same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
yMost DVD discs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your unit’s regional code or
the disc cannot play.
yIf you try to play a DVD with a different regional
code from your unit, the message “Check Regional
Code” appears on the TV screen.
Playable file Requirement
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Music file requirement
MP3/WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited
as follows.
y Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
y Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
y Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9
y Maximum les : Under 999
y File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”
y Certain MP3/WMA les may not be played
depending on the type or format of the le.
y CD-ROM le format : ISO 9660/ JOLIET
y We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,
which creates an ISO 9660 le system.
The DTS is not supported. In case of DTS audio
format, audio is not output.
You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered]
in order to make the discs compatible with the LG
players when formatting rewritable discs. When
setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use
it on LG players.
(Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for
Windows Vista)
Photo file requirement
Photo le compatibility with this unit is limited as
follows :
yMax pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel
yMaximum les : Under 999
ySome discs may not operate due to a different
recording format or the condition of disc.
yFile extensions: “.jpg”
yCD-ROM le format : ISO9660/ JOLIET
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Video file requirement
Video le compatibility with this unit is limited as
follows:
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yAvailable resolution: within 720 x 576 (W x H)
pixels.
yThe le name of the Video subtitle should be
entered within 45 characters.
yIf there is impossible code to express in the Video
le, it may be displayed as “ _ “ mark on the display.
yFrame rate : less than 30 fps.
yIf the video and audio structure of recorded les is
not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted.
yPlayable Video le : “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”
yPlayable Subtitle format : SubRip (*.srt/ *.txt),
SAMI (*.smi), SubStation Alpha (*.ssa/ *.txt),
MicroDVD (*.sub/ *.txt), SubViewer 2.0 (*.sub/
*.txt), Vobsub (*.sub)
yPlayable Codec format :
“Xvid”, “MPEG-1”, “MPEG-2”
yPlayable Audio format : “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP3”,
“WMA”,
ySampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3),
within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
yBit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3),
40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
yFor Discs formatted in Live le system, you can not
it on this unit.
yIf the name of movie le is different from that of
the subtitle le, during playback of a Video le,
subtitle may not be display.
yIf you play a Xvid le differ from Xvid spec, it may
not operate normally.
yIf you play GMC video le which is more than
1-warp point, video playback screen will not
smooth.
Compatible USB Devices
y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
y USB Flash Drive :
Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
y The USB function of this unit does not support all
USB devices.
USB device requirement
y Devices which require additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, are not supported.
y Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
y For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a
few minute to be searched.
y To prevent data loss, back up all data.
y If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the
USB device is not recognized.
y Using NTFS le system is not supported. (Only
FAT(16/ 32) le system is supported.)
y This unit is not supported when the total number
of les is 1,000 or more.
y External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or
hard type USB devices are not supported.
y USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
y Some USB may not work with this unit.
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Remote control
Replacement of battery
AAA(R03)
Remove the battery cover on the
rear of the remote control, and
insert the battery with 4 and 5
matched correctly.
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F (Function) : Selects the function
and input source.
MARKER : Marks play list.
(Standby/On) : Switches the
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unit ON or OFF.
(Open/Close) : Opens and closes
B
the disc tray.
SLEEP : Sets the System to turn
off automatically at a specied
time. (Dimmer : The display window
will be darken by half.)
TITLE: If the current DVD title has
a menu, the title menu appears
on the screen. Otherwise, the disc
menu may not appear.
(Home) : Displays the [Home
n
Menu].
DISC MENU : Accesses the menu
on a DVD disc.
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W/S/A/D
right) : Used to navigate on-screen
displays.
PRESET +/- : Selects programme
of Radio.
TUNING +/- : Tunes in the desired
radio station.
OK : Acknowledges menu
b
selection.
Presetting the radio stations.
BACK : Moves backwards in
x
the menu or exits the setup menu.
INFO/DISPLAY : Accesses
m
On-Screen Display.
See the name of connected
Bluetooth device in Bluetooth
mode.
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(Stop) : Stops playback.
Z
(Play) : Starts playback.
d
(Pause) : Pauses playback.
M
C/V
next or previous chapter / track /
le.
c/v
backward or forward.
(up/ down/ left/
(Skip) : Goes to the
(Scan) : Searches
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REGION EQ : Chooses sound
impressions.
SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound
effect mode.
VOL -/+ (Volume) : Adjusts speaker
volume.
AUTO DJ : Selects the AUTO DJ
mode. (For more information refer
to page 24)
(Mute) : Mutes the sound.
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0-9 numerical buttons : Selects
numbered options in a menu.
REPEAT : Selects a play mode.
(Repeat/ Random)
CLEAR : Removes a number when
setting the password.
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TV Control buttons: See page 41.
REC : USB Direct Recording.
X
MIC VOL -/+ (Microphone Volume)
: Adjusts microphone volume.
ECHO VOL -/+ (Volume) : Adjusts
echo volume.
VOICE CANCELLER: You can
enjoy the function as karaoke, by
reducing singer vocal of music in
the various source
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Front panel
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b
c
d
a 1/!(Standby/On)
Turn the power on or off.
b CLOCK
Sets a clock and checks a time.
c OK / SET
-Acknowledges menu selection.
-Presetting the radio stations.
d ALARM
With the ALARM function you can turn Disc, USB
play and Tuner reception on at a desired time.
e USB REC / DEMO
Records to USB. / Shows Demo mode.
f REGION EQ
Chooses region equalizer.
g VOICE CANCELLER
You can enjoy the function as karaoke, by
reducing singer vocal of music in the various
source
h BASS BLAST
Press to select BASS effect directly.
i ECHO VOL (Volume)
Adjusts echo volume.
j Display window
k MASTER VOLUME
Adjusts speaker volume.
f
g
h
l MIC VOL (Microphone Volume)
Adjusts Mic volume.
m USB Port
You can play or record sound les by connecting
the USB device.
n MULTI CONTROL / TUNING
-Moves to the another file/ track.
-Tunes in the desired radio station.
- Adjusts clock time or alarm setting.
o MIC 1 / 2 (Microphone) jack
Connect a microphone.
p I (Stop)
Stops playback.
T (Play/Pause)
- Starts or pauses playback.
- Selects Stereo/Mono.
R (Open/Close)
Opens and closes the disc tray.
USER EQ
Selects the sound effect created by your own.
HOME
Goes to Home menu.
AUTO DJ
Selects the AUTO DJ mode.
Y / U (Skip)
Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file.
q Disc tray
r USER EQ LEVEL
Controls sound register.
s PORT. (Portable) IN jack
Connect a portable device.
t F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
u SOUND EFFECT
Selects a sound effect mode.
Rear panel
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bc
a Power cord
Caution
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y Connect the power cord to wall outlet
directly if possible. Or when you use an
extension cable, it is highly recommended
to use an extension cable of 110 V / 15 A
or 230 V / 15 A, otherwise the unit may
not operate properly because of the lack of
power supply.
y Do not overload the extension cord with
excessive electrical load.
de
b SPEAKERS connector
c ANTENNA (FM)
d AUX IN (L/R)
AUX OUT (L/R)
e HDMI OUT TO TV
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Connecting to speakers
Connect the speaker cable plugs to the SPEAKERS
connector. Make sure to connect the speaker’s plug
to the corresponding colored speaker connector
when connecting the plug.
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Connecting
Caution
>
yDo not try to lift the speaker alone. It needs
two persons to lift the speaker. Otherwise
it may result in the speaker malfunction
and cause personal injury and/or property
damage.
yWhen you connect the speakers to the unit,
make sure to connect the speaker’s cable and
plug to the corresponding speaker connector.
yCheck the volume level before playing music
to prevent inrm, child, and pregnant women
from being shocked by the sudden and loud
sound from the unit.
yDo not use the unit in a limited space. It may
damage a person’s hearing. It is recommended
to use it in a wide space.
yBe careful to make sure children not to put
their hands or any objects into the opening
speaker duct hole.
yUse the speaker supplied with this unit
only. Using any other speaker may cause
malfunction.
yThe speakers contain magnet parts, so color
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC
monitor screen. Please use the speakers far
away from either TV screen or PC monitor.
yDo not press the diaphragm or the dust cap
of the speaker.
Connections to Your TV
HDMI Out Connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it
to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
HDMI™ Cable).
Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the HDMI
IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s
manual).
Unit
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Caution
>
yChanging the resolution when the connection
has already been established may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off
the unit and then turn it on again.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP is
not veried, TV screen is changed to black or
green screen or the snow noise may occur
on the screen. In this case, check the HDMI
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
yMake sure the unit is connected directly to
the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input
channel.
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Connecting
TV
Tip
,
yYou can fully enjoy digital audio and video
signals together with this HDMI connection.
yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 14.)
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Note
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yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the unit, the HDMI
device’s audio sound may be distorted or may
not output.
yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and
this unit. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI
device and leave it for around 30 seconds,
then switch on this unit.
- The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.
- The connected device is compatible with
720 x 480i (or 576i), 720 x 480p (or
576p), 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or
1920 x 1080p video input.
yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this unit.
- The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-HDCP device.
- This unit does not playback and TV screen
is changed to black or green screen or the
snow noise may occur on the screen.
yIf there is noise or lines on the screen, please
check the HDMI cable and use a higher
version cable than High Speed HDMI™ Cable.
yIf you use LG TV or Bluetooth Function of the
unit, the audio is not output to HDMI.
Resolution Setting
The unit provides several output resolutions for HDMI
OUT.
You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu.
1. Press HOME on the unit or n on the remote
control.
2. Use MULTI CONTROL / TUNING on the unit or
on the remote control to select the [Setup]
A/D
and press OK / SET on the unit or
remote control. The [Setup] menu appears.
3. Use W/S to select [Display] option then press
to move to the second level.
D
4. Use W/S to select the [Resolution] option then
press D to move to the third level.
5. Use W/S to select the desired resolution then
press
OK to confirm your selection.
b
Note
,
If your TV does not accept the resolution you
have set on the player, you can set resolution to
480p (or 576p) as follows:
Press Z on the remote control or I on the unit
for more than 5 seconds.
OK on the
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Optional Equipment Connection
AUX IN Connection
Connect an output of auxiliary device (Camcorder, TV,
Player, etc) to the AUX IN (L/R) connector.
If your device has only one output for audio (mono),
connect it to the left audio jack on the unit.
Red
Audio cable
White
AUX OUT Connection
Connect an input of auxiliary device to the AUX OUT
(L/R) connector.
If your device has only one input for audio(mono),
connect it to the left audio jack on the unit.
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Connecting
Audio cable
Auxiliary device
DVD, Blu-ray player etc.
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