LG DP450 Owner’s Manual [ar]

DP450 / DP450P / DP450R

ENGLISH

P/NO : MFL61857020

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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 productʼs 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
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 has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product employs
a Laser System. To ensure
proper use of this product, please
read this ownerʼs manual care­fully and retain it for future refer­ence. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an
authorized service center.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,

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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

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as newspa­pers, table-cloth, curtains etc.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.

• Used batteries should be disposed of safely and not
incinerated. Attention should be shown to the envi­ronment aspects of battery disposal.

• Use the apparatus in tropical and moderate climates
only.

• The excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.

• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.

• Do not remove the battery incorporated with product
for your safety.
If you need to replace the battery, take it to the
nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or
dealer for assistance

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 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.To disconnect power
from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When
installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily
accessible.

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Types of Playable Discs ............................................................................. 3

Rechargeable battery ................................................................................. 3

Main Unit .................................................................................................... 4

Remote Control .......................................................................................... 5

Power connections ..................................................................................... 6

Hooking up the unit ................................................................................... 7

Adjust the settings .................................................................................. 8-9

Displaying Disc Information ........................................................................ 9

Playing a Disc...................................................................................... 10-11

Playing a DivX movie file...........................................................................11

Listening to Music Disc or files ................................................................. 12

Contents

Viewing photo files ................................................................................... 12

Language Codes ...................................................................................... 13

Area Codes .............................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 14

Specifications ........................................................................................... 14

Types of Playable Discs

Type Logo

DVD-VIDEO: Discs such as movies that can be

purchased or rented.

DVD-R: Video mode and finalized only

DVD-RW: VR mode, Video mode and finalized only

DVD+R: Video mode only

DVD+RW: Video mode only

Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CD-RW in music CD

format that can be purchased.
This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX,
MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files. 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.

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

"DVD Logo" is a trademark of DVD format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the
function explained in this ownerʼs manual is not available on that 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”.

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible

on the cover. This number must match your unitʼs 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.

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 U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disas­sembly is prohibited.

Rechargeable battery

• Its internal rechargeable battery provides you with the freedom to pass it
around and play the files without the power cord.

• The internal rechargeable battery will start charging only when the unit is
turned off and the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet.

• The charging stops if you turn on the unit.

• The charging will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• Operating time on battery: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The operating time on battery may vary depending on the battery status,
operational status and environment conditions, and the maximum playing
time is possible up to 3 hours.

• The battery indicator will turn red while charging. Once the charging is com­plete, the indicator light changes to green.

• When the remaining time of the battery power is under a few minutes, “
will blink on the screen.

”

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Main Unit

a LCD screen
b Speakers
c Playback control buttons

• N (Play) / X (Pause):

again to exit pause mode.

• x (Stop): Stops playback.

• . (Skip): Searches backward* or returns to the beginning of current chapters/

tracks/ files or goes to the previous chapters/ tracks/ files.

• > (Skip): Searches forward* or goes to next hapters/ tracks/ files.
* Press and hold button for about two seconds.

d Funtion buttons

• DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

• SETUP: Accesses or exits the setup menu.

• COLOR/BRIGHT*: Displays the Brightness or Colour menu for LCD display.

• MENU: Accesses the DVD menu.
* To adjust the colour or brightness of the LCD display, press COLOR/BRIGHT

repeatedly on the main unit to display the Brightness or Colour menu then use
b / B to adjust the value. Press ENTER to confirm the adjustment.

e Menu control buttons

• b B v V (left/right/up/down): Selects an item in the menu.

• ENTER: Confirms menu selection.

f OPEN (Z): Opens the disc lid.
g Remote sensor: Point the remote control here.
h Battery charge and power indicator

• The indicator turns red in charging and changes to green colour when the charg­ing is complete. (Refer to page 3 for details.)

• The indicator turns green for a few seconds when the unit is turned on.

i Disc lid
j 1/q (Power switch): Turn the unit ON or OFF.

Note: To operate this unit , the power switch must be located ON.

k w VOL (Volume): Adjusts the volume level of the built-in speaker and earphones.

(Earphones): Connect earphones here.

l
m AV OUT: Connect to a TV with video and audio input.
n DC 12V IN: Connect the AC adapter or automotive adapter.

Starts playback and pauses playback temporarily, press

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Remote Control

Note:

To operate this unit with remote control, the power
switch must be located ON. (Refer to 4 page)

a

b

c

d

l l l l l l l a l l l l l l l

POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

AUDIO (

channel.

SUBTITLE (

): Selects an audio language or audio

): Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE (

available.
SKIP/SEARCH (. / >): Searches* backward /

forward. Goes to next or previous chapter/track/file.
* Press and hold button for about two seconds.

SLOW (t / T): Reverse/ Forward slow playback.

l l l l l l l b l l l l l l l

SETUP: Accesses or exits the setup menu.

MENU: Accesses the DVD menu.
vV b B: Navigates the menus.

ENTER (
RETURN (O): Returns backwards in the menu or

exits the menu.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.

l l l l l l l c l l l l l l l

PAUSE/STEP (X): Pauses playback temporarily/
press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

PLAY (N): Starts playback.
STOP (x): Stops playback.

Numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in

a menu.

PROG.: Enters the program edit mode.

CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program

List.

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TITLE: Accesses the discʼs title menu.

REPEAT: Repeats a chapter, track, title or all.

A-B: Repeats a section.

ZOOM: Enlarges a video image.

MARKER : Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH : Displays [Marker Search] menu.

RANDOM: Plays tracks in random order.

): Selects a DVD camera angle, if

): Confirms menu selection.

Put the battery into the Remote Control

Pinch the battery holder clip together then pull the
tab to remove the battery holder. Insert the battery
with the + facing in the same direction as the + on
the battery holder. Replace the battery holder with
battery into the Remote Control unit making sure
that it is fully inserted.

• Replace Remote Control unit battery with 3V
micro lithium cells such as CR. 2025 or its equiv­alent.

• Dispose of battery safety in accordance with
local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.

Warning for replaceable lithium battery

• danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• replace only with the same type battery.

• additional warning marking close to the battery if
intended to be replaced by users.

Warning : The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mis­treated. Do not recharge, disassemble, inciner­ate, or heat above 100 °C (212 °F).
Replace the battery with Matsushita Elec. Ind.
Co., Ltd. (Panasonic), part no. CR. 2025 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion. Dispose of used batteries. Keep
batteries away from children. Do not disas­semble or dispose of in fire.

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Power connections

Connecting the AC Adapter

Connect the supplied AC Adapter from the unit to a power socket.

Attach the power plug to the body of the AC adapter.
(The actual set may differ from the drawing.)

Right side of the unit

Plug into a
power source.

Power cord

release knob

Right side of the unit

Plug into the carʼs

cigarette lighter

socket.

Plug into the

“DC 12V IN” jack.

Automotive adapter

• This automotive adapter operates on DC 8.5-16V.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable
automotive adapter.

• Manufactured by NANJING WANLIDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Plug into the “DC 12V IN” jack.

AC adapter

• This AC adapter operates on 100-240V~ 1 A 50/60Hz.

• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable
AC plug adapter or AC cord set.

• Manufactured by NANJING WANLIDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

Connect the Automotive adapter

This unit and its automotive adapter are designed for use in vehicles that have

8.5-16 volt, negative ground electrical systems. This is standard for most vehi-

cles. If your vehicle has a different type of the electrical system, the DC power
system cannot be used.

Caution

• To prevent electrical shock and possible damage to your unit or vehicle,
always unplug the automotive adapter from the cigarette lighter socket
before you remove the plug from your unit.

• A 3 amp. 250V fuse for protection is installed in the automotive adapter.

• While the engine is being started, disconnect the automotive adapter from
the carʼs cigarette lighter socket.

• Do not operate your unit when the car battery is discharged.
Peak current from the car generator may cause the DC fuse to blow.

• If the vehicleʼs supply voltage drops below approximately 10 volts, your unit
may not work properly.

• Do not leave your unit in a place where the temperature exceeds 70°C
(158°F), or the pick-up device may be damaged.
Examples include:

- Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine.

- Near a heating appliance.

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Hooking up the unit

Audio and Video Connections to your TV

Connect the AV OUT jack on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on your
TV as shown below.

TV

Right side of the unit

Plug into the
“AV OUT” jack.

Audio/Video Cable
(not supplied)

redwhiteyellow

Audio/Video Adapter

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Adjust the settings

t

t

BUTTON

1 Display setup menu: SETUP

2 Select a desired option on the first level:

3 Move to second level:

4 Select a desired option on the second level:

5 Move to third level:

6 Change the setting:

Adjust the settings - more you can do

When you turn on for the first time (optional)

The menu for a language selection will appear when you turn on the unit for the
first time. You must select a language to use the unit. Use vV b B to select
a language then press ENTER and the confirm menu will appear. Use b B to
select [ENTER] then press ENTER.

Adjust the language settings

Menu Language – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen dis-

play.

Disc Audio/Subtitle/Menu – Select a language for the Disc Audio/Subtitle/
Menu.

[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.

[Other]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list.
(see page 13) If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR to
delete numbers then correct it.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.

v V

B

v V

B

v V / ENTER

Adjust the display settings

TV Aspect – Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV

screen.

[4:3]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

[16:9]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Display Mode – If you selected 4:3, youʼll need to define how you would like
widescreen programs and films to be displayed on your TV screen.

[Letterbox]: This displays a widescreen picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen.

[Panscan]: This fills the entire 4:3 screen, cropping the picture as necessary.

Adjust the audio settings

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Make the sound clear when the volume is

turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.

Vocal – Set to [On] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The
karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo sound.

Adjust the lock settings

You must set the [Area Code] option to use the lock options. Select [Area Code]
option then press B. Enter a 4-digit password then press ENTER. Enter it again
then press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number, press
CLEAR then correct it.
If you forget your password you can reset it. First, remove the disc in the unit.
Display setup menu then input the 6-digit number “210499” and the password
will be cleared.

Rating – Select a rating level. The lower the level, the stricter the rating. Select
[Unlock] to deactivate the rating.

Password – Sets or changes the password for lock settings.

[New]: Enter a new 4-digits password using the numerical buttons then press
ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm.

[Change]: Enter the new password twice after entering the current password.

Area Code – Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level.
This determ ines which areaʼs standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the
parental lock. (See page 13)

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Adjust the others settings

DivX(R) VOD – We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) regis-

tration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD
service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
Press ENTER when [Select] icon is highlighted and you can view the registra­tion code of the unit.
All the downloaded videos from DivX® VOD can only be played back on this
unit.

Displaying Disc Information

BUTTON

1 Press DISPLAY during playback: DISPLAY

2 Select an item:

3 Adjust the Display menu settings:

4 Exit the menu: DISPLAY

Displaying Disc Information - more you can do

You can select an item by pressing vV and change or select the setting by
pressing b B.

Current title number/total number of titles

Current chapter number/total number of chapters

Elapsed playing time

Selected audio language or channel

Selected subtitle

Selected angle/total number of angles

Symbol Used in this Manual

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

ALL

DVD

DivX

All discs and files

DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

DivX files

v V
b B / ENTER

ACD

MP3

WMA

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

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