Connect the A/V Composite port on the player to the video / Audio jack on the TV
using A/V Composite cable (Phone jack type).
· Depending on TV, it can be connected to [AV1], [AV2], [AV3] or [AV4]
· It takes about few seconds (Approximately 30 seconds) to display Main menu after showing LG Logo.
※Power adapter connection※LED operating status
(Power Button)
TV
※ To turn on the product, press power
button of the remote control or product.
Plugged in (Red LED) → Boot up (Red
LED Flashes) → Ready to use (Blue LED)
※ Connect the power adapter with
regional plug.
Depending on the region, some
of the plugs may not be included.
Blue LED will flash during operating.
It takes about few seconds (Approximately
30 seconds) to display Main menu
after showing LG logo.
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Connecting to an Amplifier
Dolby Digital Amplifier | DTS Amplifier (High Quality Digital Audio)
21
HDMI cable (ver. 1.3)
Optical cable
Or
Composite A/V cable
Video in
Receiver / Amplifier
S-Video
in
(Right)
Audio in
(Left)
AV in
1. Connect the player’s Digital audio out port (Optical) to the corresponding in optical
jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital audio cable. You will need to activate
the player’ digital output.
- It supports surround sound.
2. Connect the player’s [A/V composite port (phone jack type)] to TV’s [Video in]
port using a A/V composite cable, or Connect the player’s [HDMI port] to TV’s
[HDMI in] port using a HDMI cable.
· Select the output sound format when a device equipped with a HDMI or Digital Audio input jack
is connected to the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this player.
· Depending on the Amplifier or receiver, the port will be differ from image. Please see the User’s
manual of Amplifier.
· Output levels should be properly adjusted before use to prevent damage to the output device.
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Connecting to an Amplifier
Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output
HDMI cable (ver. 1.3)
1
Receiver / Amplifier
2
1. Connect the player’s HDMI out jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier
using a HDMI cable (ver. 1.3).
2. Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a
HDMI cable if your amplifier has HDMI jack. (to connect TV and amplifier using
HDMI cable, please see the User’s manual of amplifier for you reference.)
· Select the output sound format when a device equipped with a HDMI or Digital Audio input jack
is connected to the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL.
· Depending on the amplifier, location of jack will be different. Please see the User’s manual of
amplifier for a reference.
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Connecting to your Home Network
Wired Network Connection
This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel
or the wireless device. By connecting the player to a broadband home network, you have access
to service such as YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather.
Connect the player’s LAN Port(RJ-45) to the corresponding port on your Modem or Router using a
commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable.
PC
Internet
Service
Using a wired network provides the best performance,
because the attached devices connect directly to the
network and are not subject to radio frequency
interference.
Please refer to the documentation for your network
device for further instructions.
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding
port on your Modem or Router using a commercially
available LAN or Ethernet cable (CAT5 or better with
RJ45 connector).
In the example configuration for wired connection
above, this player would be able to access content
from either of the PCs.
If there is a DHCP server on the local area network
(LAN) via wired connection, this player will
automatically be allocated an IP address. After
making the physical connection, small number of
home networks ma required the player’s network
setting to be adjusted.
Modem or Router
Note
When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable, hold
the plug portion of the cable. When unplugging, do
not pull on the LAN cable but unplug while pressing
down on the lock.
Do not connect a modular phone cable to the LAN
port.
Since there are various connection configurations,
please follow the specifications of your
telecommunication carrier or internet service provider.
If you want to access content from PCs or DLNA
servers, this player must be connected to the same
local area network with them via a router.
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Connecting to your Home Network
Wireless Network Connection
This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel
or the wireless device. By connecting the player to a broadband home network, you have access
to service such as YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather.
※ DP1W Model : Wi-Fi module is embedded for Wireless network connection.
※ DP1B Model : Wi-Fi dongle is required for Wireless network connection.
Wireless
Communication
Access Point /
Wireless router
Another connection option is to use an Access Point or
a wireless router. In the example configuration for
wireless connection above, this player would be able to
access content from either of the PCs.
The network configuration and connection method may
vary depending on the equipment in use and the
network environment.
This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz
band only) wireless module, which also supports the
802.11b / g standards. For the best wireless
performance, we recommend using a IEEE 802.11n
certified Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless router).
Available Wi-Fi standards:
· Press PBC button on the Access Point / Wireless
router to connect to player directly.
(Some of Access Point / Wireless routers do not
have the PBC button.)
· First of all, proper wireless network setting is required.
· In the Wireless Network list, Press “Push Button” and
the press PBC button on the Access Point / Wireless
router, it will be directly connected in 2 minutes
For the wireless network connection, the player needs to
be set up for network communication. This adjustment
can be done from the [Setup] menu, Adjust the
[Network] setting as follow. Setting up the access point
or the wireless router is required before connecting the
player to the network.
Wired internet connection is strongly recommended.
Using the [Home Link] features, network update and
video streaming services (such as, YouTube, Picasa and
AccuWeather) with wireless network can be affected by
the household devices using radio frequencies.
The content of internet service and related service
information, including user interface, is subject to
change. Please refer to the web site of each service for
updated information.
※ Note for DP1B Model
Wi-Fi Dongle is only compatible with pre-approved
models listed on LG website.
(www.lg.com or www.lgservice.com)
Check LG website for compatibility before purchasing
Wi-Fi dongle.
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Connecting to your Home Network
Notes on Network Connection
※ Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or
modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect
the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect
the power cable again.
※ Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive
internet service may be limited by the applicable terms of service. For details, contact your ISP.
※ Our company is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the internet
connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your broadband
internet connection, or other connected equipment.
※ The features of contents made available through the Internet Connection feature are not
created or provided by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality
or continued availability. Some contents related material available by the Internet Connection
may not be compatible with this player. If you have questions about such content, please contact
the producer of the content.
※ Some internet contents may require a higher bandwidth connection.
※ Even if the player is properly connected and configured, some internet contents may not operate
properly because of internet congestion, the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, or
problems at the provider of the content.
※ Some internet connection operations may not be possible due to certain restrictions set by the
Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection.
※ Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your
responsibility.
※ A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for wired connection to this player. If your
internet service does not allow for such a connection, you will not be able to connect the player.
※ You must use a Router to use xDSL service.
※ A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable
modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP,
you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may
be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time. (If your ISP limits
subscription to one device, this player may not be allowed to connect when a PC is already
connected.)
※ The use of a IRouterI may not be allowed or its usage may be limited depending on the policies
and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact your ISP directly.
※ The wireless network operate at 2.4 GHz radio frequencies that are also used by other household
devices such as cordless telephone, Bluetooth® devices, Microwave oven, and can be affected by
interference from them.
※ Turn off all unused network equipment in your local home network. Some devices
may generate network traffic.
※ For the purpose of the better transmission, placing the player from the access point as close as
possible.
※ In some instances, placing the access point or wireless router at least 0.45 m (1.5 ft) above the
floor may improve the reception.
※ Move closer to the access point if possible or re-orient the player so there is nothing between it
and the access point.
※ The reception quality over wireless depends on many factors such as type of the access point,
distance between the player and access point, and the location of the player.
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Home Menu
Home Menu
1
Press [HOME].
[HOME]
Navigation button
and [OK]
[RETURN]
Select option
using < / >.
Home Menu
In Home Menu, use various Multimedia
player’s functions conveniently.
· Some of Menus are not activated without proper
contents.
· If you press [HOME] during playing content,
Home Menu is shown. (the played content is
paused.)
2
Movie : Display [Movie] Menu.
Press [OK]. Selected option
ormenu will be shown.
· After connecting to wired / wireless network, you will see the icons.
(You can check the connection strength of a wireless connection.)
: Wired network is connected
· The network connection screen can only be seen in each menu within browser mode. You can not see
these icons during playing movie, photo and music files. These icons can not see in [Setup] menu as well.
※Media Selection Menu.
When a USB Device or External Hard Disk Drive is connected on the product.
Media Selection Menu will be displayed.
Select the [USB1] or [USB2] option using < / >, and press enter [OK].
Photo : Display [Photo] Menu.
Music : Display [Music] Menu.
Home Link : Display Media Server Selection Menu.
NetCast : Display [Netcast] Menu.
Setup : Display [Setup] Menu.
: Wireless network is connected
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Video / Audio Setting
Digital Audio Output
Digital Audio Output
1
2
Press [HOME].
[HOME]
Navigation button
and [OK]
[RETURN]
Move to [SETUP]
and press [OK].
Select the output sound format when a
device equipped with a HDMI or Digital
Audio input jack is connected to the HDMI
out or Digital Audio jack on this player.
[PCM Stereo]
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI out or
Digital audio out jack to a device with two-channel
digital stereo decoder.
[Primary Pass-Thru]
Select if you connect this unit’s Digital Audio Out
and HDMI Out jack to a device with LPCM, Dolby
digital, DTS decoder.
· If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your receiver, the
receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or
no sound at all.
3
4
Move to [VIDEO
/ AUDIO].
Go to [SPDIF].
Select option
using ∧ / ∨.
Go to next step.
Go to next step.
※ Caution
· If you select [Primary Pass-Thru] for
[Digital Audio Output], This player
cannot support to increase / decrease
the volume of Dolby Digital (AC3) and
DTS audio format.
· To increase / decrease the volume,
Press [OK] for
confirmation.
Press [HOME] or [RETURN] to exit menu or cancel the selection.
control the volume of Amplifier.
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Video / Audio Setting
Audio Output Specifications
Jack / Setting
Audio Source
Dolby Digital (5.1 Ch)PCM 2 ChPCM 2 ChDolby Digital (5 .1 Ch)
Dolby Digital Plus (7.1 Ch)PCM 2 ChPCM 2 ChDolby Digital (5.1 Ch)