LG DP542 User guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

DVD Player

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

DP540 / DP542/ DP547

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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.

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 specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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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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.

Notes on Copyrights

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.

Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

Disposal of your old appliance

1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2.All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities

appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3.The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4.For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries/ accumulators

1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to batteries/

accumulators of Your product it means they are covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC.

2.This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more that 0.0005% of mercury,0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

3.All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

4.The correct disposal of Your old batteries/accumulators will help to prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment, animal and human health.

5.For more detailed information about disposal of Your old batteries/

accumulators, please contact Your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where You purchased the product.

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

Contact office for compliance of this product :

LG Electronics Inc.

EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,

1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands

yy Please note that this is NOT a Customer Service contact point. For Customer Service Information, see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you purchased this product.

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Notes on Discs

yy 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.

yy 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.

Notes on the Unit

yy Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

yy To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

yy The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished. For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

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Table of Contents

1	Getting Started	4		Operating
		14		General Playback
2	Safety Information
6	Introduction	14		–  Playing a Disc
6	–  About the “7” Symbol Display	14		–  Playing a File
6	–  Symbols Used in this Manual	14		–  Playing a Karaoke Disc
6	–  Supplied Accessories			(DP431/DP437 only)
6	–  Playable Discs	14		–  On-Screen Display
6	–  Regional Code	15		–  General Operation
7	–  File Compatibility	15		Advanced Playback
8	Remote Control	15		–  Movie
9	Front Panel	16		–  Music
9	Rear Panel	16		–  Photo

	2	Connecting	5		Troubleshooting
			17		Troubleshooting
	10	Connecting to your TV
	10	–  Connecting Video / Audio Cable
	10	–  Connecting Component Video Cable	6		Appendix
	11	Connecting to an Amplifier
			18		Area Code List
	11	–  Connecting Audio Cable
	11	–  Connecting COAXIAL (digital audio)	19		Language Code List
		Cable	20		Specifications
			20		Trademarks and Licenses
	3	System Setting

12 Settings

12–  Adjust the Setup Settings

12–  [LANGUAGE] Menu

12–  [DISPLAY] Menu

13–  [AUDIO] Menu

13 –  [LOCK] Menu

13 –  [OTHERS] Menu

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Introduction

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 specific media.

Symbols 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.

r DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW

t Audio CDs

Video files contained in the y USB/Disc

(USB: DP542/DP547 only)

Audio files contained in the u USB/Disc

(USB: DP542/DP547 only)

Photo files contained in the i USB/Disc

(USB: DP542/DP547 only)

Playable Discs

DVD-VIDEO

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

DVD±R

-- Video mode and finalized only -- Supports the dual layer disc also

-- DVD±R discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.

DVD-RW

-- VR mode, Video mode and finalized only

-- DVD-RW discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.

DVD+RW

-- Video mode and finalized only

-- DVD+RW discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.

Audio CD

CD-R/RW

-- CD-R/RW discs that contain audio titles, Video, Audio or Photo files.

Supplied Accessories

RCA Video/Audio cable Remote control (1)

(1)

,,Note

You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs

compatible with the players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option

to Live System, you cannot use it on player. (Mastered/Live File System: Disc format system for windows Vista)

Regional Code

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”.

Battery (1)

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File Compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions: “.avi”, “.mpg”, ”.mpeg”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.divx”

yy The file name is limited to 20 characters.

yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660+JOLIET

Video Files

Available resolution size: 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels

Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt/.txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/

.txt), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

Playable Codec format:

“DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “DIVX6.xx” (Standard playback only), “MP43”, “3IVX”

Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, ”PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA”

Sampling frequency: within 8 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

Bit rate (MP3/WMA/DivX): within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA), less than 4 Mbps (DivX)

Photo Files

Photo size: Less than 2M recommended.

yy Progressive and lossless compression photo image files are not supported.

Notes of USB Device

(DP542/DP547 only)

yy This unit supports USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.

yy Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.).

yy A USB device which requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.

yy USB device: USB device that supports USB1.1 and USB2.0.

yy Movie, music and photo files can be played. For details of operations on each file, refer to relevant pages.

yy Regular back up is recommended to prevent data loss.

yy If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB, USB Multi-reader, or External HDD, the USB device may not be recognized.

yy Some USB device may not work with this unit.

yy Digital camera and mobile phone are not supported.

yy USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

,,Note

This unit does not support files that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2. Those are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

Audio Files

Sampling frequency: within 8 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

Bit rate: within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA)

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