LG HR923D User Manual

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

Blu-ray Disc

™

/DVD Player with built-in HDD & HD Tuner

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

HR922D/HR923D/HR925D/HR929D

www.lg.com

Safety Information

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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 ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous

enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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 con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.

voltage within the product’s

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

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 centre.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of

procedures other than those specied 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 speci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 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

centre. 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

Getting Started

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, re or the like.

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

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 shall 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 o ce, waste disposal service or the shop where You purchased the product.

For Wireless product European Union Notice

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.

Please contact to the following address for obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of Conformity).

European Standards Centre:

Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen The Netherlands

Indoor use only.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

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Notes on Copyrights

yRecording equipment should be used only for

lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as lms or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

yThis 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 Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

yCONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL

HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 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 625p UNIT PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE.

yBecause 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.

yFurthermore, 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 Centre.

yMany 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.

yUnder the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright

laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/ or criminal liability.

Caution

yWatching a 3D content for a long period

time may cause dizziness or tiredness.

yIt is not recommended to watch a movie

in 3D mode for inrm, child and pregnant woman.

yIf you are experiencing headache, tiredness

or dizziness while viewing content in 3D, it is strongly recommended to stop the playback and rest until you feel normal.

Important Notice for TV colour system

The colour system of this player diers according to currently playing discs.

For example, when the player plays the disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an NTSC signal.

Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals output from the player.

yIf you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see

just distorted images when using discs or video contents recorded in NTSC.

yThe multi system colour TV changes the colour

system automatically according to input signals. In case that the colour system is not changed automatically, turn it o and then on to see normal images on screen.

yEven if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system

are well displayed on your TV, these may not be recorded correctly on your recorder.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

3 Safety Information 8 Introduction 8 – Playable discs and symbols used in this

manual

9 – About the “7” symbol display 9 – Compatibility notes 10 – File compatibility 11 – Regional Code 11 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High

Definition) 11 – System Requirements 11 – Compatibility Notes 11 – What is SIMPLINK? 12 Remote control 13 Main Unit

2 Connecting

14 Connections to Your TV 14 – Antenna connection to your TV and this

unit 15 – HDMI Connection 16 – Component Video Connection 16 – Composite connection 17 – Resolution Setting 18 Connecting to an Amplifier 18 – Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI

Output 19 – Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital

Audio Output 19 – Connecting to an Amplifier via 2

Channel Audio Output 20 Connecting to your Home Network 20 – Wired network connection 21 – Wired Network Setup 22 – Wireless network connection 22 – Wireless Network Setup 25 USB device connection 25 – Playback content in the USB device

3 System Setting

26 Auto Set UP 27 Home Menu Overview 27 – Basic button operations 27 Settings 27 – Adjust the Setup Settings 28 – Settings for Digital TV 28 – Scanning programmes automatically

(Auto Tuning)

28 – Scanning programmes manually

(Manual Tuning) 29 – Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) 29 – Setting the DTV Lock 30 – Adjusting DTV Rating 30 – Setting the antenna power 30 – Setting the Timeshift 31 – [DTV] Menu 32 – [DISPLAY] Menu 33 – [LANGUAGE] Menu 34 – [AUDIO] Menu 35 – [LOCK] Menu 36 – [NETWORK] Menu 37 – [OTHERS] Menu

4 Operating

40 Using the Digital TV functions 40 – Viewing the Digital TV 40 – Changing Digital TV programmes 40 – Setting favourite programmes 41 – Viewing the programme information 41 – Selecting DTV audio language 41 – Selecting DTV subtitle language 42 – Programme Guide (Digital program

only) 43 – Using the timeshift function manually 43 – Using the timeshift function

automatically 44 – Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext) 44 Recording TV programmes 44 – Normal Recording 45 – Dual Programme Recording 45 – Stop Recording 45 – Timer Recording (Manual) 46 – Timer Recording (EPG) 46 – Canceling a timer recording 46 – Editing a timer recording 47 – Instant Timer Recording

Table of Contents

47 General Playback 47 – Playing Discs 48 – Using the disc menu 48 – Resume playback 49 – Playing the recorded titles 49 – Searching the recorded titles 49 – Sorting the recorded titles 50 – Playing content contained in the internal

hard disk drive

50 – Searching content in the hard disk drive

by entering file name 51 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 52 Advanced Playback 52 – Repeat Playback 52 – Repeating a specific portion 53 – Changing content list view 53 – Viewing content information 53 – Selecting a subtitle file 54 – Last Scene Memory 54 On-Screen display 54 – Displaying content information on-

screen 55 – Playing from selected time 56 – Hearing different audio 56 – Selecting a subtitle language 56 – Watching from a different angle 56 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 57 – Changing the Picture Mode 57 Copying 57 – Copying file(s)/folder(s) to the internal

hard disk drive 59 – Copying file(s)/folder(s) from the

internal hard disk drive to a USB

storage device 60 – Deleting a file(s)/folder(s) 61 – Naming a file/folder 61 Enjoying BD-LIVE 62 – Playing a file on a network server 63 – Wi-Fi Direct™ Connection 65 Playing movie file and VR discs 65 – Selecting a subtitle file 66 – Changing subtitle code page 66 Viewing a photo 67 – Options while viewing a photo 68 – Listening to music during a slide show 69 Listening to music 69 – Audio CD Recording 70 – Viewing information from Gracenote

Media Database

71 – Using the Music Library 73 – Using the Photo Library 74 Using the Premium 74 Using the LG Apps 75 – Signing in 75 – Managing my Apps 75 – Searching online content

5 Troubleshooting

76 Troubleshooting 76 – General 76 – Picture 77 – Sound 77 – Network 78 – Recording 78 – Customer Support 78 – Open source software notice

6 Appendix

79 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote

Control

79 – Setting up the remote to control your

TV 80 Area Code List 81 Language code List 82 Trademarks and Licenses 84 Network Software Update 84 – Network update notification 85 – Software Update 86 MediaHome 4 Essentials 86 – System requirements 86 – Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials 87 – Sharing files and folders 88 Audio Output Specifications 89 About the internal hard disk drive 90 Video Output Resolution 91 Specifications 92 Maintenance 92 – Notes on Discs 92 – Handling the Unit 93 Important Information Relating to Network

Services

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Introduction

Playable discs and symbols used in this manual

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Media/Term Logo Symbol Description

yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented.

y“Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.

yBD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.

yBD-R/RE discs that contain Video, Audio or

Photo les.

yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented.

yVideo mode and nalized only

ySupports the dual layer disc also

Finalized AVCHD format

yDVD±R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or

Photo les.

yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

VR mode and nalized only

Audio CD

yCD-R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or

Photo les.

yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

Movie, Music, Photo les contained in the HDD

Titles recorded via this unit

Blu-ray

DVD-ROM

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

(12 cm)

DVD-RW (VR)

(12 cm)

Audio CD

(12 cm)

CD-R/RW

(12 cm)

HDD –

y u i

o y

u i

y u i

REC

Note –

Caution –

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Note

yDepending 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.

yDepending on the recording software & the

nalization, some of recorded discs (CD-R/ RW or DVD

yBD-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.

yIf 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.)

yThis unit requires discs and recordings to

meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.

yPre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to

these standards. There are many dierent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

yCustomers should note that permission

is required in order to download MP3 / WMA les and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be obtained from / guaranteed by the copyright owner.

yYou have to set the disc format option

to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. If you set the option to “Live System”, the disc cannot be played on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista)

yThe drive is slot looking you should insert

only round 77 or 120 mm disc. The drive does not work with irregularly shaped discs, which could damage the drive if inserted.

R/RW) may not be playable.

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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 specic media.

Compatibility notes

yBecause 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.

yThis unit allows you to enjoy functions such

as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Prole 1 version

1.1). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-inpicture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions in the disc.

yViewing high-denition content and up-

converting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.

ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the

use of some operation commands or features.

yDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are

supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

yYou can use a USB device to store some disc

related information, including downloaded online content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

For CI+ CAM, It takes more than 3 minutes to authenticate at the rst time.

If you are using more 2 CI+ CAM, there could be a failure in authentication when you change CI+ CAM, (It is a normal operation).

Please insert CAM again when the failure is occurred.

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File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”,

“.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wav”,

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“.wma”, “.ts”

yThere could be a variance on the available le

extensions depending on DLNA server.

yThe le name is limited to 180 characters.

yDepending on the size and number of the les,

it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of les and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

MOVIE

Available resolution: 1920 x 1080 (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), DVD Subtitle System (.txt), TMPlayer (.txt)

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

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

yNot all the WMA and AAC Audio formats are

compatible with this unit.

Sampling frequency: within 32-48 kHz (WMA), within 16-48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate: within 20-320 kbps (WMA), within 32-320 kbps (MP3)

Note

yHD movie les contained on the CD or USB

1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. BD, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie les.

yThis player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC

prole Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le with higher level, there will be an warning message on the screen.

yThis player does not support the le that

are recorded with GMC are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX or XVID.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

yHD movie les that need high performance

playback could react slowly.

yThe total playback time indicated on the

screen may not be correct for .ts les.

or Qpel

. Those

MUSIC

Sampling frequency: between 8 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 11 - 48 kHz (MP3), 44.1 and 48 kHz (LPCM)

Bit rate: between 8 - 320 kbps (WMA, MP3), 768 kbps and 1.536 Mbps (LPCM)

Note

yThis unit cannot support the ID3 Tag

embedded MP3 le.

yThe total playback time indicated on the

screen may not be correct for VBR 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

yProgressive and lossless compression photo

image les are not supported.

yDepending on the size and number of the photo

les, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media.

yThis player can not display thumbnail image in

some les.

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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 labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

yThis player can playback AVCHD format discs.

These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.

yThe AVCHD format is a high denition digital

video camera format.

yThe MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of

compressing images at higher eciency than the conventional image compressing format.

ySome AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.

yThis player can playback AVCHD discs using

“x.v.Color” format.

ySome AVCHD format discs may not be played,

depending on the recording condition.

yAVCHD format discs need to be nalized.

y“x.v.Color” oers a wider colour range than

normal DVD camcorder discs.

System Requirements

For high denition video playback:

yHigh denition display that has COMPONENT or

HDMI input jacks.

yBD-ROM disc with high denition content.

yHDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display

device is required for some content (as specied by disc authors).

yFor up-conversion of standard denition DVD, a

HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy-protected content.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD multi-channel audio playback:

yAn amplier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.

yMain, centre, surround speakers and subwoofer

as necessary for chosen format.

Compatibility Notes

yBecause BD-ROM is a new format, the can be

issues regarding certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

yViewing high-denition content and up-

converting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.

ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the

use of some operation commands or features.

yDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are

supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection as the audio output.

yYou 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.

yWhile watching 3D contents, on-screen displayed

may not be displayed properly. To display proper on-screen display, turn o 3D mode on TV.

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 O, 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 dier from your purpose or not work.

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Remote control

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Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

• • • • • • a • • • • • •

(POWER): Switches the player

ON or OFF.

(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and

closes the disc tray.

MUTE (@): Mutes the sound.

EXIT: Exits a menu or hides on-

screen information.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

TEXT: Switches between teletext mode and normal TV viewing.

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 (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence.

TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and radio modes.

• • • • • • b • • • • •

c/v

backward or forward.

C/V

next or previous chapter / track / le.

Z d M

TIME SHIFT: Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV programme.

• • • • • • c • • • • •

VOL (-/+): Adjusts the sound level of the unit.

REC. (X): Starts recording.

CH LIST: Displays the Channel

list.

(SCAN): Searches

(SKIP): Goes to the

(STOP): Stops playback.

(PLAY): Starts playback.

(PAUSE): Pauses playback.

TIMER REC.: Displays [Timer

Recording] menu.

CH (

down through memorized programmes.

HOME (n): Displays or exits the [Home Menu].

GUIDE: Displays the EPG menu.

MUSIC ID: When connected

to the network, can provide information about the current song while video playback.

INFO/MENU (m): Displays or exits On-Screen Display.

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection.

BACK (1): Exits the menu or returns to the previous screen.

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

DISC MENU/REC.LIST: Accesses menu on a disc or switches between recording list menu.

• • • • • • d • • • • •

Coloured (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium], [LG Apps] and [DTV] menu.

TV Control Buttons: See page 79

W/S

): Scans up or

Main Unit

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Disc Slot

Display window

Remote Sensor

(Open/Close)

d B

(Play/Pause)

e T

ANTENNA IN

USB Port

If you want to record on external HDD, connect external HDD to unit.

LAN port

HDMI OUT (1080p)

VIDEO OUT

2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

(Stop)

f I

(Power)

g 1

USB Port

AC IN connector

Connect the supplied power cord.

ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)

COMMON INTERFACE

Slot for external Conditional Access (CA)module and smart card used to decode scrambled channels. This device works with CI or CI+ CAM.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)

Rear of this unit

Connecting

Connections to Your TV

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

yAntenna connection (page 14)

yHDMI connection (page 15)

yComponent Video connection (page 16)

Connecting

yComposite connection (page 16)

Note

yDepending on your TV and other equipment

you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.

yPlease refer to the manuals of your TV,

Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

yMake sure the player is connected directly

to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

yDo not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack

to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system.

yDo not connect your player via your VCR.

The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Antenna connection to your TV and this unit

Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT(TO TV) jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If you want to use an indoor antenna, use one with a signal amplier rated at 5V, 100mA and set [Antenna 5V] to [ON] in the setup menu (See page 30).

ANTENNA

RF Cable

Rear of this unit

HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

Rear of this unit

HDMI Cable

Connecting

Note

yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can

change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 17.)

ySelect the type of video output from the

HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 33).

yChanging the resolution when the

connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the player and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP is

not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there is noise or lines on the screen, please

check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5m).

Additional Information for HDMI

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

yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

-Try switching o 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 720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

yNot 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.

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Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y PB PR cables. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables.

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Component video Cable

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Audio Cable

Composite connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables.

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Video Cable

Audio Cable

Note

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 17.)

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 (n).

2. Use (b). The [Setup] menu appears.

to select the [Setup] and press ENTER

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3. Use press D to move to the second level.

4. Use then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.

5. Use press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

to select [DISPLAY] option then

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to select the [Resolution] option

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to select the desired resolution then

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Connecting to an Amplifier

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

yHDMI Audio connection (page 18)

Digital Audio connection (page 19)

y2CH Analogue Audio connection (page 19)

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Since many factors aect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specications” for details (pages 88-89).

About Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this, you need a multichannel Audio/Video Receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your unit. Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. (PCM Stereo, PCM Multi-Ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD)

Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output

Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplier using a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 34-

35.)

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HDMI Cable

Amplier/Receiver

Amplier/Receiver

HDMI Cable

Connect the amplier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your amplier has HDMI output jack.

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Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your amplier. Use an optional digital (optical) audio cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 34-35.)

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Optical Cable

OPTICAL

Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output

Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplier, receiver, or stereo system, using audio cables.

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Audio Cable

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Amplier/Receiver

Amplier/Receiver

Amplier/Receiver

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Connecting to your Home Network

This unit can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as

software updates, BD-Live interactivity and

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streaming services.

Wired network connection

Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network and are not 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 cable.

Note

yWhen 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.

yDo not connect a modular phone cable to

the LAN port.

ySince there are various connection

congurations, please follow the specications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider.

yIf you want to access content from PCs or

DLNA servers, this unit must be connected to the same local area network with them via a router.

Broadband service

Router

PC and/or DLNA certied server

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Wired Network Setup

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.

Preparation

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

1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (b).

2. The [Connection Setting] menu will appear on the screen. Use press ENTER (b).

to select the [Wired] and

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Note

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want to set the IP address manually, select [Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using

and numerical buttons. If you make a

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mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

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

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

7. If you select [Test] and press ENTER (b) at step 5 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.

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3. Select [Yes] and press ENTER (b) to continue. The new connection settings reset the current network settings.

4. Use

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

to select the IP mode

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Wireless network connection

Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. The network conguration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment.

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Wireless

Communication

DLNA certied servers

Access Point or Wireless Router

Broadband service

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

For best performance, a direct wired connection from this player to your home network’s router or cable/DSL modem is always the best option. If you do chose to use the wireless option, note that performance can sometimes be aected by other electronic devices in the home.

Wireless Network Setup

For the wireless network connection, the player needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [Setup] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follows. Setting up the access point or the wireless router is required before connecting the player to the network.

Preparation

Before setting the wireless network, you need to:

y connect the broadband internet to the wireless

home network.

y set the access point or wireless router.

y note the SSID and security code of the network.

1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (b).

2. The [Connection Setting] menu appears on the screen. Use ENTER (b).

3. Select [Yes] and press ENTER (b) to continue. The new connection settings reset the current network settings.

to select [Wireless] and press

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4. The player scans all available access points or wireless routers within range and displays them as a list. Use wireless router on the list, and then press ENTER (b).

If you have security on your access point or wireless router, verify that the WEP or WPA key that was entered into the player matches the router’s information exactly. You need to input the security code as necessary.

Note

yWEP security mode generally have 4 keys

available on an access point or wireless router’s setting. If your access point or wireless router uses WEP security, enter the security code of the key “No.1” to connect on your home network.

yAn Access Point is a device that allows you

to connect to your home network wirelessly.

to select an access point or

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Note

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want to set the IP address manually, select [Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using

and numerical buttons. If you make a

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mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

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

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

8. If you select [Test] and press ENTER (b) at step 7 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.

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[Manual] – Your access point may not be broadcasting its access point name (SSID). Check your router settings through your computer and either set your router to broadcast SSID, or manually enter the access point name (SSID) in [Manual].

[Push Button] – If your access point or wireless router supports the Push Button Configuration method, select this option and press the Push Button on your access point or wireless router within 120 counts. You do not need to know the access point name (SSID) and security code of your access point or wireless router.

5. Use

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

to select the IP mode

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Notes on Network Connection:

yMany network connection problems during

set up can often be xed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power o and/ or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.

yDepending on the internet service provider (ISP),

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the number of devices that can receive internet service may be limited by the applicable terms of service. For details, contact your ISP.

yOur company is not responsible for any

malfunction of the player and/or the internet connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions associated with your broadband internet connection, or other connected equipment.

yThe features of BD-ROM discs made available

through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality or continued availability. Some disc related material available by the Internet Connection may not be compatible with this player. If you have questions about such content, please contact the producer of the disc.

ySome internet content may require a higher

bandwidth connection.

yEven if the player is properly connect and

congured, some internet content may not operate properly because of internet congestion, the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, or problems at the provider of the content.

ySome internet connection operations may not

be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection.

yAny fees charged by an ISP including, without

limitation, connection charges are your responsibility.

yA 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required

for wired connection to this player. If your internet service does not allow for such a connection, you will not be able to connect the player.

yYou must use a Router to use xDSL service.

yA DSL modem is required to use DSL service and

a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to one device, this player may not be allowed to connect when a PC is already connected.)

yThe use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its

usage may be limited depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact your ISP directly.

yThe wireless network operate at 2.4GHz

radio frequencies that are also used by other household devices such as cordless telephone, Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, and can be aected by interference from them.

yTurn o all unused network equipment in

your local home network. Some devices may generate network trac.

yFor the purpose of the better reception place the

player as close as possible to the access point.

yIn some instances, placing the access point or

wireless router at least 0.45 m above the oor may improve the reception.

yMove closer to the access point if possible or re-

orient the player so there is nothing between it and the access point.

yThe reception quality over wireless depends on

many factors such as type of the access point, distance between the player and access point, and the location of the player.

ySet your access point or wireless router to

Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not supported.

USB device connection

This unit can play movie, music and photo les contained on a USB device.

Playback content in the USB device

1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place.

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External HDD

2. Press HOME (n).

3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using and press ENTER (b).

4. Select the [USB] option using ENTER (b).

5. Select a file using (PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file.

6. Withdraw the USB device carefully after exiting the USB mode.

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, and press

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Note

yThis unit supports USB ash memory/

external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing les (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. The USB device can be used for local storage for enjoying BD-Live discs from the Internet.

yPlease use the Internal HDD or USB ash

memory/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live.

yThis unit can support up to 4 partitions of

the USB device.

yDo not extract the USB device during

operation (play, recording, etc.).

yA USB device which requires additional

programme installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.

yUSB device: USB device that supports

USB1.1 and USB2.0.

yMovie, Music and photo les can be played.

For details of operations on each le, refer to relevant pages.

yRegular back up is recommended to prevent

data loss.

yIf you use a USB extension cable or USB HUB

or USB multi card reader, the USB device may not be recognized.

ySome USB device may not work with this

unit.

yDigital camera and mobile phone are not

supported.

yThe USB Port on this unit cannot be

connected to a PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

yUnformatted media cannot be used. Please

format before using.

yIf USB HDD cannot be recognized, try

another dierent USB cable.

ySome USB cables may not supply enough

current for normal USB operation.

yFiles over 4GB are supported with NTFS

format.

yIn case of recording to external HDD, connect

to USB port on rear panel. Only external HDD that supports NTFS can be available.

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System Setting

Auto Set UP

You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Auto Setup] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings.

Step 1. Language Setting

1. Use

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on-screen display, and press ENTER (b).

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Step 2. Channel Setting

1. Use

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press ENTER (b).

2. While the Start option is selected, and press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search.

If you want to search channels in numerical

order, uncheck the box [Automatic Numbering] by using ENTER (b)

The recorder automatically searches for and saves the programmes.

If you select [Stop], the [Channel Setting] function will be skipped.

3. Press ENTER (b).

to select a language for the

to select a country, and

Step 3. Time Setting

1. Use or [Auto], and press ENTER (b).

Auto: Set the programme that broadcasts

a clock signal and the clock will be set automatically. If the time that has automatically set is not correct comparing your local time, you can set additional time option.

Manual: If there is no channel that broadcasts

a clock signal in your area, you can set the time and date manyally. Use field, and input correct time and date using

2. Press ENTER (b) to complete the time setting.

to select an option among [Manual]

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to select each

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. You can use numerical buttons.

Step 4. Network Setting

1. Refer to “Wired network connection” on pages 20-21 to complete the [Wired] setup option, and press ENTER (b).

Select [No] and press ENTER (b) to cancel.

2. Refer to “Wireless network connection” on pages 22-24 to complete the [Wireless] option, and press ENTER (b).

Select [Cancel] and press ENTER (b) to cancel.

This recorder can apply only one network setup between [Wired] and [Wireless]. If you already set the [Wired] at step 6, you do not need to set [Wireless] setting.

System Setting

Home Menu Overview

To access numerous functions of the unit, press HOME on the remote.

Basic button operations

HOME: Accesses or removes the Home Menu.

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ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection.

BACK (1): Exits the menu.

[DTV] - You can watch digital broadcasts. (pages 40-47)

[Movie] - Plays video contents.

[Photo] - Plays photo contents.

[Music] - Plays audio contents.

[Premium] - Displays the Premium Home

screen.

[LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen.

[Setup] - Adjusts the system settings.

[Search] - Searches an online content by

inputting a keyword on the search menu.

[Recordings] - Displays [Recordings] menu.

[Favorite Apps] - Shortcut for user’s favorite

Apps.

[My Apps] - Displays the [My Apps] screen.

: Used to navigate on-screen displays.

Favorite Apps

Settings

Adjust the Setup Settings

You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu.

1. Press HOME (n).

2. Use (b). The [Setup] menu appears.

3. Use press D to move to the second level.

4. Use and press ENTER (b) or D to move to the third level.

to select [Setup] and press ENTER

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to select the first setup option, and

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to select a second setup option,

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System Setting

5. Use ENTER (b) or D to conrm your selection.

to select a desired setting, and press

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System Setting

Settings for Digital TV

To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance.

Scanning programmes automatically (Auto Tuning)

All available digital TV or radio programmes are searched for and stored automatically based on the selected country.

1. Press HOME.

2. Use (b).

3. Use

System Setting

(b).

4. Use ENTER (b).

If you do not want to search the channel in

order of number. Please uncheck [Automatic Numbering] by using ENTER (b).

5. Use S to select [Start], and press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search.

to select [Setup], and press ENTER

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to select [DTV], and press ENTER

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to select [Auto Tuning] and press

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Scanning programmes manually (Manual Tuning)

Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the detected programmes to the programme list.

1. Display [Setup] menu.

2. Use (b).

3. Use ENTER (b) to display the [Manual Tuning] menu.

4. Use multiplexer (MUX), and the unit starts scanning automatically.

5. Use S to select the [Add] and press ENTER (b) to add the programme the unit scans automatically.

If the [DTV Lock] option is set to [Lock], this function is available when you enter the password correctly. (see page 29.)

to select [DTV], and press ENTER

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to select [Manual Tuning] and press

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Note

to select the desired

Select [Stop] and press ENTER (b) to stop the

scanning programmes.

Note

If the [DTV Lock] option is set to [Lock], this function is available when you enter the password correctly. (see page 29.)

System Setting

Editing Programme List (Channel Edit)

You can remove any digital TV or radio programs stored on this recorder using the [Channel Edit] menu.

1. Display [Setup] menu.

2. Use (b).

3. Use press ENTER (b).

4. Press W to select [DTV] and use [DTV] or [Radio] programme list.

5. Use want to skip from the list, and press red (R) coloured button.

If you do not want to skip the programme,

select the programme and press red (R) coloured button again.

Use

want to lock from the list, and press blue (B) coloured button.

If you do not want to lock the programme,

select the programme and press blue (B) coloured button again.

6. Press BACK (1) to return to the previous step.

Skip : If the programme is assigned to skip, you

can’t select that programme with CH button in Remote control.

EDIT (It is allowable when Automatic

Numbering is not set): Choose a channel you want. Press green (G) coloured button and then change the location of channel by using

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Block/unblock : If the programme is assigned

to block and [DTV Lock] in the [Setup] menu is set to [Lock], you should enter the password to watch the programme.

to select [DTV], and press ENTER

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to select [Channel Edit] and

to select a programme you

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to select

Setting the DTV Lock

Allows you to activate or deactivate all of the lock schemes previously set. When the [DTV Lock] is set to [Unlock].

1. Display [Setup] menu.

2. Use

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ENTER (b).

3. Use

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(b).

4. Input the password using numerical buttons. If you have not set your password yet, input “1111” and press ENTER (b).

5. Use

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to activate the DTV Lock.

to select [LOCK] and press

to select [DTV Lock] and press ENTER

to select [Lock] and press ENTER (b)

System Setting

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