LG HT321DH Owner's Manual

Model: HT321DH(HT321DH-DH, SH33DH-S/W)

Unique Features

P/NO : MFL54563925

Home theater Speaker ez Set-up

Listen sound from TV, DVD and Digital Device with vivid

5.1ch mode.

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Full HD up-scaling (1080p)

View Full HD picture quality with simple setup.

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USB Direct Recording

Record music from CD to your USB device.

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Portable In

Listen to music from your portable device (MP3, Notebook, etc).

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FOR THE WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center.

Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Disposal of your old appliance

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

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

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

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

This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

European representative :

LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands (Tel : +31-036-547-8940)

Safety Precaution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Contents

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

OSD Initial language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Initial Setting the Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjust the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11

Setting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Displaying Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Playing a disc or file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14

Viewing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Home theater Speaker ez Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Listening to music from your USB device . . . . . . . . .16

Recording music from CD to your USB device . . . . .17

Listening to music from your portable player . . . . . . .17

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz. WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused

at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted. Please refer to the wiring instructions below:

WARNING: A mains plug removed from the mains lead of this unit must be

destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains sock-

et. Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the

earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. If any other plug is fitted,

use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the distribution board. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE - As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV 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 with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

• Use a higher version cable than 1.2A HDMI cable.

Welcome to your new DVD Receiver

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Setting up

Connect the red end of each wire to the terminals marked +(plus) and the black end to the terminals marked - (minus).

Connect the wires to the speakers.

Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to the colour coding

To connect the cable to the speakers, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminals on the base of each speaker. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.

Be careful of the following

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

Attaching the speakers to the DVD receiver

You will have received six speaker cables.

Each one is colour-coded by a band near each end and connects one of the six speakers to the DVD receiver.

Connect the wires to the DVD receiver.

Match each wire’s coloured band to the same coloured connection terminal on the rear of the DVD receiver. To connect the cable to the DVD receiver, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.

Orange

Red

White

Sub Woofer

Front

In front of yo u, to the right of the screen.

In front of you, to the left of the screen.

POSITION

SPEAKER

COLOUR

Fix the speaker to the base by rotating the speaker

The speakers are detached from the speaker stands.

Assembling the Speakers

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Hooking up the unit

a Connect jacks on the unit and your TV (DVD player or Digital Device etc.) using the cables.

b Plug the power cord into the power source.

Audio In connection

The unit’s Audio jacks are colour coded (red for right audio and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.

SCART connection

Connect the TO TV jack on the unit and your TV using the SCART cable.

FM connection

FM - Connect the FM aerial. The reception will be its best when the two loose ends of the aerial are in a straight and horizontal line.

Video Out connection

Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT (MONITOR) jack on the unit to the corresponding input jack on your TV using a Video cable.

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) OUTPUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on your TV using a Y PB PR cable.

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Hooking up the unit

Hooking up the unit - more you can do

Resolution Setting

You can change the resolution for component video and HDMI output. To change the resolution using setup menu to select the desired resolution - Auto, 480i(576i), 480p(576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p.

Available resolution according to connection

[HDMI OUT]: Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p (or 576p) [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT]: 480p (or 576p) and 480i (or 576i) [VIDEO OUT]: 480i (or 576i) [SCART]: 576i

Notes on HDMI Out connection

• If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen. Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

• Use the HDMI cable within 5 meters

• If the volume bar is not displayed on TV screen, when you select Simplink to off on TV, restart the unit.

Enjoying audio from an external source

You can enjoy audio from an external source through your unit. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired input source. - AUX, AUX OPT, TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE, USB

Digital Audio in connection

Connect the unit’s OPTICAL IN jack to the optical out to jack on your TV (or Digital Devicae etc.)

HDMI Out connection

Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the unit to the HDMI input jack on a HDMI compatible TV using a HDMI cable.

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POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF. FUNCTION : Selects the function (DVD/CD, FM)

INPUT :

Changes the input source( AUX, AUX OPT,

TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE, USB

)

SLEEP :

Sets the System to turn off automatically at a specified time. (Dimmer : Dims the LED (Light-emitting diode) of front panel by half in power-on status.)

MUTE : Press MUTE to mute your unit. You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer the telephone.

: You can choose 6 (or 7) fixed sound impressions.

VSM : Press VSM to set the ON STAGE or VIRTUAL

sound.

RETURN (O): Press to move back wards in the menu. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a

menu.

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SETUP : Accesses or removes setup menu MENU : Accesses the menu on a DVD disc. DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display. TITLE : If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu

appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appear. b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):Used to navigate on- screen displays.

ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.

PRESET(-/+): Selects programme of Radio. TUN.(-/+): Tunes in the desired radio station.

PLAY (B): Starts playback. Mono/Stereo(St.) STOP (x): Stops playback or recording. PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback. REC (z) : USB RECORD

SCAN(bb/BB) : Search backward or forward.

SKIP(../ >>): Go to next or previous chapter/ track.

PROG./MEMO. : Accesses or removes Program menu. VOLUME (+/-) :

Adjusts speaker volume.

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CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List. S-TITLE: During playback, S - TITLE repeatedly to select a

desired subtitle language .

REPEAT: Repeats a Chapter/ Track/ Title/ all. RDS: Radio display mode

PTY: Views the various displays of the RDS HT SPK(Home theater Speaker ez Set-up):

Press HT SPK to select the AUX OPT directly

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TV Control buttons : Controls the TV. (LG TV only)

Put the batteries into the remote control

Make sure that the + (plus) and – (minus) on the batteries match those on the remote control.

Controlling the TV.

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of LG TVs as well. Hold POWER (TV) and press PROGRAM (v/V) button repeatedly until the TV on or off.

Remote control

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