LG DV430B-PC, HTR235N-PC Owner’s Manual

DVD PLAYER

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: DV236/DV235/DV236N/

DV235N/
DV430B/

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

DV430S/
HTR235N

P/No.: MFL39518201(06)

Introduction

Thank you

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: THESE SERVICING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE
BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT PERFORM ANY
SERVICING OTHER THEN THAT
CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU
ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

Caution: The apparatus should not be
exposed to water (dripping or
splashing) and no object field with
liquids, such as vases, should be
placed on the apparatus

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.

Adjustments, or the performance of
procedures other then those specified
herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposer. To prevent direct
exposure to laser beam, do not try to
open the enclosure. Visible laser
radiation when open. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM.

Use of controls,

WARNING : Do not install this equipment
in a confined space such a bookcase or
similar unit.

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.

Note: Always keep a disc inside the player to prevent optical lens damage
due to dust and for better playability.

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Before Use

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Your DVD player . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized This manual provides information
on the operation and maintenance of service location.

Symbol Used in this manual

The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage
within the product enclosure that my constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point alerts you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance / servicing instruction.
Indicate hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material
damage.

DVD and finalized DVD ± R/RW

DVD

Video CDs.

VCD

Audio CDS

CD

MP3
WMA
JPEG

MP3 discs.
WMA discs.
JPEG discs.

About the Symbol Display

may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in

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this owner’s manual is not available on that specific disc.

NOTE: Indicate special notes and operating features.
TIPS

Indicate tips and hints for making the task easier. A section whose title has one of the following
symbol is applicable only to disc represented by the symbol

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

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

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

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Types of Playable Discs

DVD-VIDEO

Discs such as movies that can
be purchased or rented.

DVD-R

Video mode and finalized only

DVD-RW

Video mode and finalized only

DVD+R

Video mode only

Supports the dual layer discalso

DVD+RW

Video mode only

Video CD (VCD/SVCD)

Audio CD

CD-R / CD-RW

CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain
audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA,
or JPEG files.

Tip

In addition, this unit plays Dual disc, DVD±R/RW
and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX,

MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files.

Note

• Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the disc itself, some discs cannot
be played on the unit.

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

Types of Playable Discs

This unit plays DVD, Video CD, Audio CD , DVD± R, DVD ± RW, SVCD, and CD- R or CD -RW that
contains audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files.

NOTES on DVD and Video CDs.

Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs my be intentionally programmed by software
manufacturers.
This unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content designed by the software
manufacturer, therefore some playback features may not be available or other functions may be
added.

DivX file requirement

• Available resolution size:
720x576 (W x H) pixel

• The file names of DivX and subtitle are
limited to 20 characters.
DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”

•

• Playable DivX subtitle:
SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.txt),
MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub)
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt),
TMPlayer(.txt), DVD Subtitle System(.txt)

• Playable Codec format:
“MP43”, “3IV1 “, “3IV2”

• Playable Audio format:
“AC3”, “PCM”, “MP3”

• Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3)

• Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3)
less than 6Mbps (DivX file)

• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660

• Maximum Files/Disc:
Less than 650 (total number of files and folders)

Notes on DivX format

• If the video and audio structure of DivX file is
not interleaved, returns to the menu screen.

• If there is impossible code to express in the
DivX file name, it may be displayed as “_”
mark.

•

The unit does not support the file encoded with
QPEL.

• If the file is encoded with GMC, the unit sup­ports only 1-point of the record level.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

• File extensions: “.mp3”, “.wma”.

• Sampling frequency:
within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3)
within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

• Bit rate:
within 8 - 320kbps (MP3)
within 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660

• Maximum Files/Disc:
Less than 650 (total number of files and
folders)

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Photo file requirement

• File extensions: “.jpg”

• Photo size: Less than 2MB recommended

• CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660

• Maximum Files/Disc:
Less than 650 (total number of files and
folders)

Notes on JPEG file

• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG
image files are not supported.

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

Regional Code

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. 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 NOTALL
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.

Front Panel

Disc Tray

1

Insert a disc here.

(OPEN / CLOSE)

2

Opens or closes the disc tray.

(PLAY)

3

Starts playback.

(STOP)

4

Stops playback.

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(SKIP)

5

(SKIP)

6
7

8

5

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

Go to the next chapter or track.

POWER button and indicator

Switches the unit ON and OFF.
Lights up red when the unit is turned
on.

Remote Sensor

Point the remote control here.