LG HB965TX-AD Owner's manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Network Blu-ray Disc™ /

DVD Home Theater System

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

MODEL

HB965TX (HB965TX, SB95TX-S/C/W)

P/NO : MFL63740403

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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 fl ash 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.

Cautions and Warnings

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 confi ned 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 specifi ed 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.

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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 specifi cation 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 fi re. 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.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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, fi re or the like.

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Notes on Copyrights

•Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analogue signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time of purchase as those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after the production of this product.

•Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark,

BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

•Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected discs.

•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.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents

1

Safety Information

2Cautions and Warnings

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2

Preparation

8Introduction

8About the “” Symbol Display

8Symbols Used in this Manual

9Supplied Accessories

9Playable Discs

11File compatibility

12Regional Code

12AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

12Certain System Requirements

12Compatibility Notes

13Remote control

14Front panel

15Rear panel

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Installation

16 Assemble the speaker

18 Speaker Connection

18Attaching the speakers to the player

19Positioning the system

20Connecting to Your TV

20HDMI Connection

21What is SIMPLINK?

22Component Video Connection

22Video Connection

23Resolution Setting

24Antenna connection

24 Connections with external device

24AUX Connection

25PORT. IN connection

25OPTICAL IN 1/2 connection

26HDMI IN 1/2 connection

27Connecting to your Home Network

27Wired network connection

28Wired Network Setup

29Wireless Network Connection

30Wireless Network Setup

33	USB device connection
35	Settings
35	Adjust the Setup Settings
35	[DISPLAY] Menu
37	[LANGUAGE] Menu

37[AUDIO] Menu

38[LOCK] Menu

39[NETWORK] Menu

40[OTHERS] Menu

41Sound Effect

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	4		7
	Operation		Appendix
	42	General Playback	81		Controlling a TV with the Supplied
	44	Advanced Playback			Remote Control
			82		Area Code List
	48 On-Screen display
			83		Language code List
	51	Enjoying BD-LIVE
			84		Network Software Update
	52	Playing a movie file and VR disc
			84		Network update notification
	54	Viewing a photo
			84		Software Update
	56	Listening to music
			86		Video output resolution
	60	Playing the iPod
			87		Trademarks and Licences
	62	Radio Operations
			89		Specifications
	63	Playing content via your home
		network	91		Important Information Relating to
	68	Using NetCast™ Entertainment			Network Services
		Access	92		Open source software notice
	68	YouTube	93		Gracenote® End User Licence
	72	Picasa Web Albums			Agreement
	75	Using the AccuWeather

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5		5
Maintenance
77	Notes on Discs
77	Handling the Unit	6
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Troubleshooting	7

78General

79Picture

79	Sound
80	Network	8

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2 Preparation

2Introduction

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“” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specifi c media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

NOTE

Indicates special notes and operating features.

CAUTION

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

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

	BD		BD-ROM disc
			DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in
	DVD		Video mode or VR mode
			and fi nalized
			DVD±R/RW in AVCHD
	AVCHD
			format
	ACD		Audio CDs
	MOVIE		Movie fi les
	MUSIC		Music fi les
	PHOTO		Photo fi les

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Supplied Accessories

Video cable (1)	Color-coded Speaker
	Cables (6)

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

FM antenna (1)

AM antenna (1)

Nero MediaHome4	HDMI cable (1)
Essentials software
CD-ROM (1)

Playable Discs

Blu-ray Disc

- Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

-BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

DVD-VIDEO 8 / 12 cm disc

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

DVD±R

8 / 12 cm disc

-Video mode and fi nalized only

-Supports the dual layer disc also

-Finalized AVCHD format

-DVD±R discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les

DVD-RW

8 / 12 cm disc

-VR mode, Video mode and fi nalized only

-Finalized AVCHD format

-DVD-RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

DVD+RW

8 / 12 cm disc

-Video mode and fi nalized only

-AVCHD format

-Finalized AVCHD format

-DVD+RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

Audio CD

8 / 12 cm disc

CD-R/RW

8 / 12 cm disc

- CD-R/RW discs that contain audio titles, Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

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NOTE

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

•Depending on the recording software & the fi nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

•BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

•If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

•This player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.

•Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA fi les) and these

require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

•Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA fi les and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

•You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista)

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File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions:

“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “

.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”

•Available fi le extensions differ depending on the DLNA servers.

•Some “.wav” fi les are not supported on this player.

•The fi le name is limited to 180 characters.

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

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2 000 (total number of fi les and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

MOVIE

Available resolution size:

1 920 x 1 080 (W x H) pixels

Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

•VobSub (.sub) is not available in the [Home Link] feature.

Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4. xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “XVID”, “DIVX6.xx” (Standard playback only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1 SS, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS

Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”, “MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC3”

•Not all the WMA and AAC Audio format is compatible with this unit.

Sampling frequency:

within 32 kHz to 48 kHz (WMA), within 16 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate:

within 20 kbps to 320 kbps (WMA), within 32 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3)

NOTE

•HD movie fi les contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie

fi les.

•This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a fi le with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.

•This player does not support the fi les that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2. Those are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX or XVID have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

MUSIC

Sampling frequency:

within 8 kHz to 48 KHz (WMA), within 11 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate:

within 8 kbps to 320 kbps (WMA, MP3),

NOTE

•This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 fi le.

•The total playback time indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR fi les.

PHOTO

Recommended size:

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel

•Progressive and lossless compression photo image fi les are not supported.

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Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

2	AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
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	• This player can playback AVCHD format
	discs. These discs are normally recorded and
	used in camcorders.
	digital video camera format.
	• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
	of compressing images at higher efficiency
	than that of the conventional image
	compressing format.
	• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color”
	format.
	• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
	“x.v.Color” format.
	• Some AVCHD format discs may not play,
	depending on the recording condition.
	• AVCHD format discs need to be fi nalized.
	• “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than
	normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high defi nition video playback:

•High defi nition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

•BD-ROM disc with high defi nition content.

•HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specifi ed by disc authors).

•For up-conversion of standard defi nition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content.

Compatibility Notes

•Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you

experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

•Viewing high-defi nition content and upconverting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCPcapable DVI input on your display device.

•Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.

•You can use a USB device that is used to store some disc related information,

including downloaded on-line content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

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Remote control

1

2

3

4

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with andmatched correctly.

• • • • • • •a • • • • • •

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

Z OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray.

RADIO&INPUT: Changes input mode.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password.

REPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence.

• • • • • • •b • • • • • •

m/M SCAN: Searches backward or forward.

./> SKIP: Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / fi le.

x (STOP): Stops playback.

B (PLAY): Starts playback.

X (PAUSE): Pauses playback

SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker.

SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.

VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker volume.

OPTICAL: Changes input mode to optical directly.

MUTE: Mute the unit.

• • • • • • •c • • • • • •

HOME: Displays or exits the [Home Menu].

MUSIC ID: When connected to the network, can provide information about the current song while movie playback.

INFO/DISPLAY: Displays or exits On-Screen Display.

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER: Acknowledges menu selection.

O RETURN: Exits the menu or resumes playback.

TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.

DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a disc.

• • • • • • •d • • • • • •

Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use to navigate on menus.

MONO/STEREO: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu.

SLEEP: Sets a certain period of time after which the unit will switch to off.

z REC: Records an audio CD.

TV Control Buttons: See page 81.

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Front panel

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3

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a 1/\ (POWER) Button

b Disc Tray

c iPod Dock

d Remote sensor

e Display window

f Volume control

g Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

h PORT. IN

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i USB Port

jOperation buttons

B/X (PLAY / PAUSE)

x (STOP)

./> (SKIP) F (Function)

Changes the input source or function.

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Rear panel

1	2		3		4		5

aAC Power cord

Plug into the power source.

b Speakers connectors

c Cooling Fan

d Antenna Connector

e VIDEO OUT

f AUX (L/R) INPUT

6	7	8			9	10		11

g COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

h OPTICAL IN 1(TV) / 2

i HDMI IN (type A, Version 1.3) 1/2

j HDMI OUT (type A, Version 1.3) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs.

k LAN port

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Base

Cable

Speaker

Pole

1.Attach the pole to the base, then secure the connection with a supplied screw.

Step 1

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2.Insert a speaker wire from the bottom of the base.

Step 2

3.Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker.

Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).

Step 3

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Be careful that the speaker should not fall down. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunctioning and causing personal injury and/ or property damage.

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Speaker Connection

Attaching the speakers to the player

1.Connect speaker wires to the main unit. Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use matching color wires for corresponding speakers.

color	Speaker	Position
Grey	Rear	Rear right
Blue	Rear	Rear left
Green	Center	Center
Orange	Sub	Any front position
	woofer

2.Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker.

Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).

CAUTION

•Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct. *Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).

•Place the Center speaker at a safe distance from the child’s reach.

Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

Red	Front	Front right
White	Front	Front left

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Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the

illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).

B

C

A G

F

AA

A

A E

DA

AFront left speaker (L)/ BFront right speaker (R):

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as fl ush with the screen surface as possible.

CCenter speaker:

Place the Center speaker above or below the monitor or screen.

DSurround left speaker (L)/ ESurround right speaker (R):

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards.

FSubwoofer:

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the Center of the room to reduce the wall refl ections.

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Connecting to Your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

•HDMI connection (pages 20-21)

•Component Video connection (page 22)

•Video connection (page 22)

NOTE

•Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.

•Please refer to the manuals of your TV, stereo system or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

•Make sure the player is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

•Do not connect your player via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI

cable(Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

HDMI Connection

Player

HDMI IN 2

TV

TV

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

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NOTE

•Changing the resolution when the connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and then turn it on again.

•When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verifi ed, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

•If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m and use a high speed HDMI cable (version 1.3).

•If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, the HDMI

device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

•When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 23.)

•Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 36).

•When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following:

-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

-The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

-The connected device is compatible with 720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

•Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.

-The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

-This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

NOTE

•Depending on the disc type or playing status, some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose or not work.

•When you use SIMPLINK function, you have to connect to the OPTICAL IN 1 jack to enjoy TV sound to your speaker system.

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Component Video Connection

Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y Pb Pr cables. You can hear the sound the through the system’s speaker.

	Component Connection
	Player
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	Blue
	Red
	TVTV
	NOTE

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 23.)

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can hear the sound through the system’s speakers.

Video Connection

Player

Player

Yellow

TVTV

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Resolution Setting

The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu.

1.Press HOME ().

2.Use I/i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (). The [Setup] menu appears.

3.Use U/u to select [DISPLAY] option then press i to move to the second level.

4.Use U/u to select the [Resolution] option

then press ENTER () or i to move to the third level.

NOTE

•If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 480p as follows:

1.Press Z to open the disc tray.

2.Press x for more than 5 seconds.

•Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on page 86.

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5.Use U/u to select the desired resolution

then press ENTER () to confi rm your selection.

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Antenna connection	Connections with
	external device

Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the radio.

Antenna Connection

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NOTE

•To prevent noise pickup. keep the AM Loop antenna away from the unit and other components.

•After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

AUX Connection

You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analogue audio output jacks from the speakers of the system.

Connect the analogue audio output jacks of your component into the AUX L/R (INPUT) on this unit. And then select the [AUX] option by pressing RADIO&INPUT and ENTER ().

You can also use F button on the front panel to select the input mode.

AUX Connection

Player

Red

White

To the audio output jacks

To the audio output jacks

of your component

of your component

(TV, VCR, etc.)

(TV, VCR, etc.)

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PORT. IN connection

You can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers of the system.

Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the portable audio player into the PORT. IN of this unit. And then select the [PORTABLE] option by pressing RADIO&INPUT and ENTER ().

You can also use F button on the front panel to select the input mode.

PORT.IN Connection

MP3 player, etc...

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OPTICAL IN 1/2

connection

You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital optical connection from the speakers of the system.

Connect the optical output jack of your component into the OPTICAL IN 1/2 jacks on the unit. And then select the [OPTICAL 1/2] option by pressing RADIO&INPUT and ENTER (). Or press OPTICAL to select directly.

You can also use F button on the front panel to select the input mode.

Optical Connection

To the digital

To the digital opticaloutputjackjack ofofyourcomponent

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HDMI IN 1/2 connection

NOTE

You can enjoy the pictures and sound of your component with this connection.

Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on this unit. And then select the [HDMI IN 1/2] option by pressing RADIO&INPUT and ENTER ().

You can also use F button on the front panel to select the input mode.

HDMI IN 1/2 Connection

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To the HDMI OUT jack

To the HDMI OUT jack of your component

of your component

(set-top box, digital

(set-top box, digital satellite receiver, satellite receiver,

video game machine, video game machine,

etc.)

etc.)

•You cannot change the video resolution at the HDMI IN 1/2 mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component.

•If the video output signal is abnormal when your personal computer is connected to HDMI IN 1/2 jack, change the resolution of your personal computer to 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

•The video signal from the HDMI input cannot be output from the component or composite video outputs.

•The player sends audio from the HDMI inputs to both the HDMI output and to the unit’s speakers.

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Connecting to your	Wired Network Connection
Home Network	Router
This player can be connected to a local area		Broadband
		Service
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear		Service
panel or the internal wireless module.	WAN
By connecting the unit to a broadband home
network, you have access to services such	LAN 1	PC
as software updates, Home Link, BD-LIVE
interactivity and streaming services.	LAN 2	PC
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connect directly to the network and are not
Using a wired network provides the best
performance, because the attached devices
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		PlayerPlayer
cable (CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector).
In the example confi guration for wired
connection below, this player would be able to	NOTE
access content from either of the PCs.

•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

confi gurations, please follow the specifi cations 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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Wired Network Setup

Before setting the wired network, you need to connect the broadband internet to your home network.

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, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow.

1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the

3[Setup] menu then press ENTER ().

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2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use U/u to select the [Wired] and press ENTER ().

3. Selects [Yes] and press ENTER () to continue. The new connection setting resets the current network settings.

4.Use U/u/I/i to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static].

Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically.

NOTE

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want to set the IP address manually, select [Static] then set the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using U/u/I/i and numerical buttons. If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

5.Select [OK] and press ENTER () to apply network settings.

6.The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER () to complete the network connection.

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7. If you select [Test] and press ENTER	Wireless Network Connection
( ) at step 5 above, the network
connection status is displayed on the		Wireless
screen.
		Communication
You can also test it on the
[Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.
	Player	PC
		Access Point or
		Wireless Router
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		Broadband
Another connection option is to use an Access		service
Point or a wireless router. In the example
confi guration for wireless connection below,	NOTE
this player would be able to access content
from either of the PCs.	• For best performance, a direct wired connection
The network confi guration and connection	from your Home theatre to your home network’s
	router or cable/DSL modem is always the best
method may vary depending on the
	option. If your Home theatre is far away from
equipment in use and the network
	your router or cable/DSL modem. Ethernet
environment.
	or LAN cables are available at many stores in
This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n	lengths of 15 m and longer. If you do chose to
	use the wireless option, note that performance
(2.4 GHz band only) wireless module, which
	can sometimes be affected by other electronic
also supports the 802.11b/g standards. For the
	devices in the home.
best wireless performance, we recommend	• An Access Point is a device that allows you to
using a IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz band only)
	connect to your home network wirelessly.
certifi ed Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless
router).

Refer to the setup instructions supplied with your access point or wireless router for detailed connection steps and network settings.

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