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DV440 / DV441 / DV450 / DV451 / DV452 /
DV480 / DV481 / DV482 / DV487 / DV490 / DV492
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, LG has determined that this product or product models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
P/No. : MFL61907421
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Safety Precaution
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 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 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. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
About the 
Symbol Display
“ 
” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s 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 unit’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.
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
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Hooking up the unit
Audio and Video Connection
The unit Audio/Video jacks are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.
Rear of TV
Rear of DVD player
Connect the AC
power cord into the B power outlet.
Hooking up the unit - more you can do
AComponent Video Connections
Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on your TV using a YPBPR cable.
•You will still need to connect the left and right audio cables to the TV, or digital audio cable to your stereo.
•If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set [Progressive Scan] to [On] on the setup menu. (See page 7)
BDigital Audio Output Connection
Connect one of the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL) jack to the corresponding jack on your amplifier.
•If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your amplifier, the amplifier will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
•To see the audio format of the current disc in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.
•This unit does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this unit to a DTS compatible amplifier via one of this unit’s digital audio outputs.
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Remote Control
POWER (1)
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
SCAN (m / M)
Search backward or forward.
SKIP (. / >)
Go to next or previous chapter/track/file.
PAUSE/STEP (X)
Pauses playback temporarily/ press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.
PLAY (N)
Starts playback.
STOP (x)
Stops playback.
DVD MENU
Accesses or exits the DVD menu.
DISPLAY
Accesses or exits On-Screen Display.
AUDIO (
)
Selects an audio language or audio channel.
SUBTITLE ( 
)
Selects a subtitle language.
ANGLE ( 
)
Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.
SETUP
Accesses or exits the setup menu.
Put the battery into the Remote Control
Remove the battery cover on the rear of Remote Control, and insert battery (size AAA) with + and – matched correctly.
OPEN/CLOSE
Opens and closes the disc tray.
CLEAR
Removes a track number on the Program List.
PROGRAM
Enters the program edit mode.
Numerical buttons
Selects numbered options in a menu.
TITLE
Accesses the disc’s title menu.
vV b B
Navigates the menus.
ENTER ( 
)
Confirms menu selection.
RETURN (O)
Returns to previous in menu or exits the menu.
A-B
Repeats a section.
REPEAT
Repeats a chapter, track, title or all.
ZOOM
Enlarges video image.
KARAOKE (ECHO)
(DV441/DV451/DV481/DV487 only) Accesses or exits KARAOKE menu.
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