LG HT552TH Owner's Manual

DVD RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL: HT552TH

Main Unit - HT552TH-DH
Speakers - SH52TH-S

SH52TH-C
SH52TH-W

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

HT502TH-DH.NA4ULLD_ENG_MFL34656556

R

USB

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

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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: 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 overheating.
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 have 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 servicer.

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1

LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1

LASER APPARAT
CLASSE 1

PRODUIT LASER

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.

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

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: Amains plug removed from the mains lead of
this DVD player must be destroyed. A mains plug with bared
wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains socket.
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 DVD player 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.

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Introduction

Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front Panel/Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation and Setup

TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Optional Equipment Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Speaker System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

HDMI Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Displaying Disc Information on-screen . . . . . .11

Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-14

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.1 Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Operation

General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Additional features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Controlling the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . . .17

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Viewing a JPEG file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing a DivX Movie file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Presetting the Radio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

RDS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Sleep Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Selecting input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

XTS/XTS pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

VIRTUAL sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Reference

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Maintenance and Service

Refer to the information in this chapter before
contacting a service technician.

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and packing
materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum
protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed
at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

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Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray
near the unit.

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Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact
with the unit for a long period of time. since they
leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.

Maintaining the Unit

The DVD/CD Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be
diminished.

Depending on the operating environment, regular
inspection and maintenance are recommended after
every 1,000 hours of use.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.

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 the EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC,
93/68/EEC and 2006/95/EC.

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Before use

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.

This manual provides information on the operation
and maintenance of your DVD/CD Receiver. Should
the unit require service, contact an authorized service
location.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained in
this owner’s manual is not available on that specific
DVD video disc.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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

DVD

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 files

WMA files

JPEG files

DivX files

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights
reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world­wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Types of Playable Discs

DVD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit can play a DVD±R, DVD±RW,
SVCD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles,
MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files.

Notes:

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

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Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

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Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart­shaped

or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Regional Code

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

Notes on Regional Codes

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Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more
numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This
number must match your DVD player’s regional
code or the disc cannot play.

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If you try to play a DVD with a different regional
code from your player, the message “Check
Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

DivX

JPEG

WMA

MP3

ACD

VCD

DVD

Introduction

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.

5

Introduction

Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the unit.

HDMI OUTHDMI OUT

OUT PUT

INPUT

L - AUX - R

MONITOR

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

FM Antenna connector

AM Loop Antenna connectors

SPEAKER connectors

Power Cord

MONITOR OUT connector

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs.

Front Panel/Rear Panel

OUTPUT (TO TV)
EURO AV socket

Connect to a TV with
SCART jack.

Cooling fan

OPTICAL IN connector

AUX AUDIO Input
(L/R) connector

VIDEO OUT SELECTOR switch

HDMI OUT

HDMI output providing a high quality

interface for digital audio and video.

OPEN/CLOSE button

TUNING(-/+)/ SKIP
SEARCH(../>>)

Remote sensor

AUDIO IN connector

VOLUME controller

POWER

DISPLAY Window

DISC Tray

USB port

Connect to a USB port of a memory
device (USB memory etc.)

FUNC.(-)/PLAY(B)

Press and hold down this button
about 3 seconds, then press
repeatedly to select other function.

PAUSE (XX)/
MONO/STEREO (ST.)

STOP (x)

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Remote Control

Remote Control Operation Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the
buttons.

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Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the remote
sensor

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Angle: About 30° in each direction in front of the remote sensor

Remote control battery installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two R03 (size

AAA) batteries with and aligned
correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

AUX

Selects input source.

USB

Plays the multimedia files.

VSM

Selects the VIRTUAL sound

MARKER

Marks a point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language (DVD).

RETURN

Removes the setup menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen display.

b/B/v/V (left/right/up/down)

Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER

Acknowledges the menu selection.

PRESET(v/V)

Selects programme of Radio.

TUN.(-/+) (b/B)

Tunes in the desired radio station.

TITLE

Displays the disc’s Title menu, if
available.

VOLUME (+/-)

Adjusts speaker volume.

PROG.

Accesses or removes Program
menu.

MEMO.

Enter a radio station’s frequency into
the tuner.

CLEAR

Removes a track number on the
program menu or a mark on the
MARKER SEARCH menu.

ZOOM
MUTE
PTY

To start a search for a specific PTY
type.

HDMI

Switches the HDMI mode to HDMI
(active) and OFF (inactive).

DIMMER

Changes brightness of the display
window on the front panel during in
power-on status.

VSM

POWER

DVD

Selects the output source (CD/DVD).

BAND

Selects the System’s tuner (FM and

AM bands)

0-9 numerical buttons

Selects a service, programme number
directly or selects numbered options in

a menu.

XTS pro

Supplies more natural and realistic

sound.

Supplies great sound effect.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language (DVD) or an

audio channel (CD).

SOUND

Selects the sound mode.

SETUP

Accesses or removes setup menu.

MENU

Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.

SCAN/SLOW(bb/BB)

Searches backward or forward.

Reverse/ Forward slow playback.

REVERSE/FORWARD SKIP

(../>>)

STOP (xx)

PAUSE/STEP (XX)

PLAY (B)

REPEAT

Repeats chapter, track, title, all

REPEAT A-B

Repeats sequence.

SLEEP

Sets the System to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

RDS

Views the various displays of the RDS

options

RESOL.

Changes the resolution depending on

your TV.

TV

Controls the TV. (LG TV only)

(See page16)

7

Installation and Setup

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

Tips:

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Depending on your TV and other equipment you
wish to connect, there are various ways you could
connect the

DVD/CD Receiver

. Use one of the

connections described below.

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Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary to
make the best connections.

Caution:

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Make sure the DVD/CD Receiver is connected
directly to the TV. Select the correct AV input on
your TV.

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Do not connect your

DVD/CD Receiver

to TV via
your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by
the copy protection system.

Video connection

Connect the MONITOR OUT jack from the DVD/CD
Receiver to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the
video cable (V).

Component Video connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks from
the DVD/CD Receiver to the corresponding jacks on
the TV using an Y P

B PR cable (C).

SCART connection

Connect the EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) socket on
the DVD/CD Receiver to the corresponding jacks on
the TV using the scart cable (T).

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If your television is a high-definition or “digital
ready” television, you may take advantage of the
DVD/CD Receiver

’s progressive scan output for the

highest video resolution.

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

Notes:

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The HDMI mode must be set to OFF for VIDEO
OUT and Component video connections.

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A picture via scart input is not supported.

Caution

VIDEO OUT SELECTOR switch

In power-off state, select either
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE SCAN) or SCART signal of
EURO AV TO TV terminal depending on how
to connect the unit to the TV.

TV Connection

HDMI OUT

Installation and Setup

Rear of DVD/CD Receiver

Rear of TV

VTC

INPUT

MONITOR

L - AUX - R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

OUT PUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO /

INPUT

PROGRESSIVE SCAN INPUT

L

Y

SCART INPUT

HDMI OUT

8

Optional Equipment

Connection

USB connection (U)

Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3
player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit.

Removing the USB Device from the unit

1. Choose a different function mode or press STOP

(x) twice in a row.

2. Remove the USB device from the unit.

Notes:

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Don’t extract the USB device while operating.

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Music files (MP3/WMA), image files (JPEG) and
video files can be played.

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This unit can not use a USB HUB.

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Recommended Memory Cards.
Compact Flash Card (CFC), Micro Drive (MD), Smart
Media Card (SMC), Memory Stick (MS), Secure Digital
Card (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick Pro
(MS-Pro)

- Compatible with : FAT16, FAT32

- Only use the memory cards recommended.

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Devices which require additional program

installation when you have connected the unit to a

computer are not supported.

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In case of a USB HDD, make sure to connect an

auxiliary power cord to the USB HDD for proper

operation. Up to four primary partitions of a drive are

supported. If there is an extension partition, it will not

be supported.

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If the drive of USB device is two or more, a drive

folder is displayed on the screen. If you want to

move to the initial menu after you select a folder,

press RETURN.

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Digital cameras and mobile phones are not

supported.

AUX IN connection (A)

Connect a Output of auxiliary device to the AUX
AUDIO Input (L/R) Connector.

OPTICAL IN connection (O)

Connect an optical output of DVD Player (or Digital
Device etc) to the OPTICAL IN connector.

AUDIO IN connection (D)

Connect a output of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc)
to the AUDIO input connector.

Antenna Connection

Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to
the radio.

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Connect the AM Loop antenna to the AM antenna
connector.

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Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.

Notes:

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To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away
from the DVD/CD Receiver and other components.

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Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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After connecting the FM Wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.

VIDEO

OUT IN

AUDIO (L)

AUDIO (R)

HDMI OUTHDMI OUT

OUT PUT

INPUT

L - AUX - R

MONITOR

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

OPTICAL

OUT

HDMI OUT

Rear of DVD/CD Receiver

U

O

A

D

Portable device

To AUDIO OUT

To AUDIO IN

AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)

FM Wire Antenna
(supplied)

Auxiliary device

DVD Player
(or Digital
Device, etc)

USB Memory, MP3 Player (or

Memory Card Reader, etc.)

To AUDIO OUT (L/R)

To AV IN AUDIO (L/R)

INPUT

MONITOR

L - AUX - R

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

OUT PUT

HDMI OUT

9

Installation and Setup

Speaker System Connection

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.).

Notes:

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Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the
cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

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If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.

Front speaker

(Right)

Front speaker

(Left)

Rear speaker

(Right surround)

Rear speaker

(Left surround)

Center speaker

Subwoofer

10

HDMI Connection

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection for
an easy all- digital output to an HDMI or DI-equipped TV.

Connection to an HDMI TV requires an HDMI cable
while connection to a DVI-equipped TV requires a DVI
adapter besides a HDMI cable.

HDMI has the capability to support standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to
multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features
include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up
to 5 gigabytes per second, one connector (instead of
several cables and connector), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this DVD/CD Receiver using a HDMI cable.

1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD/CD
Receiver to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible
TV or monitor (H).

2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to owner’s
manual for TV).

3. In the stop mode, select HDMI mode by pressing
HDMI. Press RESOL. repeatedly to select the
resolution you wish to change.

Notes:

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The arrow on the cable connector body should
face up for correct alignment with the connector on
the DVD/CD Receiver.

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If HDMI cable is not connected, the HDMI button
does not operate.

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If there is noise or there are lines
on the screen, please check
the HDMI cable.

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Not all HDCP-compatible
DVI devices will work with
this DVD/CD Receiver.

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If TV does not support HDCP, snow noise appears
on the screen, or picture may be vibrated.

Tip :

When you use HDMI connection, you can change the
resolution (480p or 576p, 720p, 1080i) for the HDMI
output by pressing RESOL. on the Remote Control.

Important Note

If you turn off the TV or disconnect the HDMI cable
during playback of the device, playback will pause.

You have to click on the play button to play back
again.

For some TVs, when you change the TV mode, such
condition specified above may happen.

Resolution setting

You can change the resolution for the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT by pressing RESOL. on the Remote
Control. Available resolution settings are as shown
below.

OUTPUT Available Resolution

CONNECTION PAL NTSC

HDMI 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080i

VIDEO OUT 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p

720 x 576p 720 x 480p
COMPONENT 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080i
VIDEO OUT 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p

720 x 576p 720 x 480p

720 x 576i 720 x 480i

MONITOR OUT 720 x 576i 720 x 480i

SCART 720 x 576i -

Notes:

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If the picture does not appear on the screen with
the analog video connections, change the
resolution to 480i (or 576i).

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For 720p and 1080i resolution on the component
video out, only non-copy protected discs can be
played back. If the disc is copy protected, it will be
displayed at the 576p(PAL) 480p(NTSC) resolution.

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1080i, 720p, 576p and 480p does not work with the
analog video connections (MONITOR OUT).

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The component (Y/PB/PR) will output to black
picture in the RGB mode.

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If you change the resolution, the display MENU
(MP3/JPEG/DivX) size is changed.

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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.

Caution:

Changing the resolution when the DVD/CD Receiver
is connected with HDMI connector may result in
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the
DVD/CD Receiver and then turn it on again.

HDMI OUTHDMI OUT

OUT PUT

INPUT

L - AUX - R

MONITOR

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

HDMI

H

HDMI compatible TV

Rear of DVD/CD Receiver

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Installation and Setup

Displaying Disc Information
On - screen

You can display various information about the disc
loaded on-screen.

1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback
information.
The displayed items differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.

2. You can select an item by pressing v / V and
change or select the setting by pressing b / B.

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Title (Track) – Current title (or track) number/

total number of titles (or tracks).

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Chapter – Current chapter number/total number
of chapters.

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Time – Elapsed playing time.

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Audio – Selected audio language or channel.

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Subtitle – Selected subtitle.

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Angle – Selected angle/total number of angles.

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Sound – Selected sound mode.

Note:

If any button is not pressed for a few seconds, the on­screen display disappears.

Initial Settings

By using the Setup menu, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You
can also set a language for the subtitles and the
Setup menu, among other things. For details on each
Setup menu item, see the pages 11 to 14.

To display and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of
SETUP will take you back to initial screen.

To go to the next level:

Press B on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press b on the remote control.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.

2. Use v / V to select the desired option then press
B to move to the second level. The screen shows
the current setting for the selected item, as well as
alternate setting(s).

3. Use v / V to select the second desired option and
then press B to move to the third level.

4.

Use v / V to select the desired setting then press
ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items
require additional steps.

5. Press SETUP or PLAY to exit the Setup menu.

LANGUAGE

OSD

Select a language for the Setup menu and then on­screen display.

Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu

Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.

Original – Refers to the original language in which
the disc was recorded.

Other – To select another language, press
numeric buttons and then ENTER to enter the
corresponding 4-digit number according to the
language code list on the page 23. If you enter the
wrong language code, press CLEAR.

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DISPLAY

TV Aspect

4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Display Mode

The display Mode setting works only when the TV
Aspect mode is set to “4:3”.

Letterbox – Displays a wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Panscan – Automatically displays the wide picture
on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that
do not fit.

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Installation and Setup

AUDIO

Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options.
Set the receiver’s AUDIO options according to the
type of audio system you use.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

With the DVD*

1

format, you can hear a program’s
soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic
presentation, thanks to digital audio technology.
However, you may wish to compress the dynamic
range of the audio output (the difference between the
loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may
listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing
clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.
*1: Dolby Digital only

Vocal

Set Vocal to On only when a multi-channel karaoke
DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc will
mix into normal stereo sound.

HD AV Sync

When using Digital TV.
Sometimes AV signal could not be transmitted

simultaneously because of later transmission of video
signal compared to audio signal.

Because it takes some time to convert analog video
signal to digital one in the Digital TV.

And It means that you may not enjoy picture on the
screen and sound from speaker at the same time
even though it is one scene.

In the HD AV Sync menu, you could adjust delay time
to audio signal for simultaneous AV signal
transmission

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Delay time could be set up with 10msec unit.
(0 ~ 300ms)

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Delay time is different according to each TV Brand.
So you need to adjust optimal delay time complying
with your TV.

5.1 Speaker Setup

Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel
surround decoder.

1. Press ENTER, and the 5.1 Speaker Setup menu
appears.

2. Use b / B to select the desired speaker.

3. Adjust options using v / V / b / B buttons.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Returns to
the previous menu.

Speaker selection

Select a speaker that you want to adjust. [Front
speaker (Front L), Front speaker (Front R), Center
Speaker (Center), Subwoofer (SubWoofer), Rear
speaker (Rear L), Rear speaker (Rear R)]

Note:

Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby
Digital licensing agreement.

Size

Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot
change the settings.

Vol ume

Press b / B to adjust the output level of the selected
speaker. (-5dB ~ 5dB)

Distance

If you connected speakers to your DVD/CD Receiver,
setting the Distance lets the speakers know how far
the sound has to travel to reach your set listening
point. This allows the sound from each speaker to
reach the listener at the same time.
Press b / B to adjust the Distance of the selected
speaker. (You can’t adjust front / Woofer speakers)

Test

Press b / B to test the signals of each speaker. Adjust
the volume to match the volume of test signals
memorized in the system.

Front Left (Front L) → Center → Front Right (Front R)
→ Rear Right (Rear R) → Rear Left (Rear L) →
SubWoofer

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LOCK (Parental Control)

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their
contents. Not all discs are rated.

1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then

press B.

2. To access the LOCK options, you must input the
password you have created. If you have not yet
entered password, you are prompted to do so.

Input a password and press ENTER. Enter it again
and press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake
before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons.

Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most
restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least
restrictive.

Unlock: If you select unlock, parental control is
not active and the disc plays in full.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then
press SETUP to exit the menu.

Password

You can enter or change password.

1. Select Password on the LOCK menu and then
press B.

2. Follow the step 2 as shown above (Rating).

To change the password, press ENTER when the
“Change” option is highlighted. Input a password
and press ENTER. Enter it again and press
ENTER to verify.

3. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

If you forget your password

If you forget your password, you can clear it using the
following steps:

1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu.

2. Input the 6-digit number “210499” and press

ENTER. The password is cleared.

Area Code

Enter the code of the area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on
page 23.

1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then

press B.

2. Follow the step 2 as shown previous paragraph
(Rating).

3. Select the first character using v / V buttons.

4. Press B and select the second character using
v / V buttons.

5. Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection.

OTHERS

PBC

Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.

On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to

the PBC.

Off: Video CDs with PBC are played in the same

way as Audio CDs.

DivX(R) Registration

We provide you the DivX

®

VOD (Video On Demand)
registration code that allows you to rent and purchase
videos based on the DivX

®

VOD service. For more

information, visit www.divx.com/vod.

1. Select “DivX(R) Registration” option and then

press B.

2. Press ENTER while “Select” is selected and the

registration code will appear.
Use the registration code to purchase or rent the
videos from DivX

®

VOD service at
www.divx.com/vod. Follow the instructions and
download the video onto a disc for playback on
this unit.

3. Press ENTER to exit.

Note:

All the downloaded videos from DivX

®

VOD can only

be played back on this unit.

CZ

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Operation

Operation

General features

Buttons Operations

Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray.

X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback.

Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.

SKIP (. / >) During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the next

chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current
chapter/track.

Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous
chapter/track.

SCAN (m / M) During playback, press SCAN (m or M) repeatedly to

select the required scan speed.
DVD : bb, bbb, bbbb, bbbbb, bbbbbb

or

BB, BBB, BBBB, BBBBB, BBBBBB

DivX disc, Video CD : bb, bbb, bbbb, bbbbb

or

BB, BBB, BBBB, BBBBB

WMA/MP3, Audio CD : m (X2, X4, X8) or M (X2, X4, X8)

REPEAT During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a

desired repeat mode.
DVD Video discs: Chapter/Title/Off
Video CD, Audio CD, DivX/MP3/WMA discs: Track/All/Off

REPEAT A-B During playback, press REPEAT A-B to select a point A and

a point B and repeats a sequence from point A (Starting
point) to point B (End point).
Press REPEAT A-B to exit.

ZOOM During playback or in the pause mode, press ZOOM to

enlarge the video image (3 steps).
You can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV
buttons.

TITLE If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears

on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.

MENU The disc menu appears on the screen.

(SUBTITLE) During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a

desired subtitle language.

(AUDIO language) During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different

audio language or audio track.

(AUDIO channel) Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a

different audio channel (STER., LEFT or RIGHT).

SLOW

In the pause mode, press SCAN (m or M) to select the
required speed.
DVD : t (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16) or T (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16)
Video CD : T (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16)

Discs

VCDDVD

VCD

DivXDVD

DivXDVD

DVD

DVD

VCDDVD

VCDDVD

ALL

WMA

MP3ACD

DivXVCDDVD

ALL

DivXVCDDVD

ALL

ALL

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Notes on general features:

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Zoom may not work on some DVDs.

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The A-B repeat function is available only in the
current title.

Additional features

1.5 times speed playback

You can play at 1.5 times speed.
The 1.5 speed allows you to watch the pictures and
listen to the sound quicker than playing at a normal
speed on the disc.

1. During playback, press PLAY(B) to play at 1.5
times speed. “BX1.5” appears on the screen.

2. Press PLAY(B) again to exit.

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.

2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and
“--:--:--” appears.

3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and
seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong
numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers
you entered. Then input the correct numbers.

4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the
selected time.

Marker Search

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to nine memorized
points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the
desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on
the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to nine
markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker
search menu appears on the screen.

2. Within 10 seconds, press b / B to select a marker
number that you want to recall or clear.

3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the
marked scene. Or press CLEAR and the marker
number is erased from the list.

4. You can play any marker by inputting its number
on the marker search menu.

Screen Saver

The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in
Stop mode for about five minutes.

Last Scene Memory

This receiver memorizes the last scene from the last
disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in the
memory even if you remove the disc from the receiver
or switch off the receiver. If you load a disc that has
the scene memorized, the scene is automatically
recalled.

Note:

This receiver does not memorize the scene of a disc if you
switch off the receiver before commencing to play the disc.

System Select

You must select the an appropriate system mode for
your TV system. If NO DISC appears in the display
window, press and hold X on the front panel or
PAUSE/STEP (X) remote control for more than 5
seconds to be able to select a system (PAL, NTSC).

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When the selected system is not compatible with
the system of your TV, normal colour picture may
not be displayed.

NTSC: Select when DVD/CD Receiver is connected

with NTSC-TV.

PAL: Select when DVD/CD Receiver is connected

with PAL-TV.

Controlling the TV

Your remote control is capable of operating your
DVD/CD Receiver as well as limited functions of LG
TV.
Follow the instructions below to operate your LG TV.

Setting Remote Control Codes for LG TV

1. Hold POWER (TV) and press CHANNEL (V/v)

button repeatedly until the TV on or off.

2. The POWER (TV), CHANNEL (V/v), VOLUME (-

/+), and INPUT buttons on remote control are used
to operate the LG TV.

Note:

If the remote control does not operate your particular TV, try
the other code or use the remote control originally supplied
with the LG TV. (LG and Gold Star)
Due to the variety of codes used by manufacturers, OUR
COMPANY cannot guarantee that the remote control will
operate every LG TV model.

DVD

DivXVCDDVD

DivXVCDDVD

WMA

MP3ACDVCDDVD

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Operation

Playing an Audio CD or
MP3/WMA file

This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files.

MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD

Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recording media or
Audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen.
Press v / V to select a track/file and then press PLAY
or ENTER, and playback starts. You can use variable
playback functions. Refer to the page 15.

ID3 TAG

When playing a file containing information such as
track titles, you can see the information by pressing
DISPLAY. (Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Comment)

Tips:

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Press MENU to move to the next page.

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On a CD with MP3/WMA and JPEG, you can
switch MP3/WMA and JPEG. Press TITLE, and
MUSIC or PHOTO word on top of the menu is
highlighted.

Programmed Playback

The program function enables you to store your
favorite tracks from any disc in the receiver memory. A
program can contain 300 tracks.

1. Insert a disc.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs:

2. Select a track on the “List” and then press PROG.
or select “ (Add)” icon and then press ENTER

to place the selected track on the “Program” list.
Repeat to place additional tracks on the list.

Note:

You can add all tracks in the disc. Select “(Add All)” icon
then press ENTER.

3. Select the track you want to start playing on the
“Program” list. Press MENU to move to the next
page.

4. Press PLAY or ENTER to start. Playback begins in
the order in which you programmed the tracks.
Playback stops after all of the tracks on the
“Program” list have played once.

5. To resume normal playback from programmed
playback, select a track of AUDIO CD (or
MP3/WMA) list and then press PLAY.

Repeat Programmed Tracks

1. Press REPEAT when playing a disc. The repeat
icon appears.

2. Press REPEAT to select a desired repeat mode.

• TRACK: repeats the current track

• ALL: repeats all the tracks on programmed list.

• Off (No display): does not play repeatedly.

Erasing a Track from “Program” List

1. Use vVto select the track that you wish to erase
from the Program list.

2. Press CLEAR. Alternatively, select “ (Delete)”
icon then press ENTER to place the selected track
on the Program list. Repeat to erase additional
tracks on the list.

Erasing the Complete Program List

Use v / V to select “ (Del all)” and then press
ENTER.

Note:

The programs are also cleared when the disc is removed.

MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:

• Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48 kHz (MP3),
within 24 - 48kHz (WMA)

• Bit rate: within 32 - 320kbps (MP3), 40 - 192kbps (WMA)

• The DVD/CD Receiver cannot read an MP3/WMA file
that has a file extension other than “.mp3” / “.wma”.

• CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660

• If you record MP3 / WMA files using software that cannot
create a file system (eg. Direct-CD) it is impossible to
playback MP3 / WMA files.We recommend that you use
Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 file
system.

• File names should have a maximum of 8 letters and
must incorporate an .mp3 or .wma extension.

• They should not contain special letters such as / ? * : “
< > l etc.

• The total number of files on the disc should be less than

999.

This DVD/CD Receiver 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 files) and these require certain
pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible
playback.

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

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Viewing a JPEG file

This unit can play discs with JPEG files.
Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on
JPEG Recordings on the right.

1. Insert a disc and close the tray.
The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen.

2. Press v / V to select a folder, and then press
ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears.
If you are in a file list and want to return to the
previous Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the

remote to highlight and press ENTER.

3. If you want to view a particular file, press v / V to
highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY. While
viewing a file, you can press STOP to move to the
previous menu (JPEG menu).

Note:

When viewing a JPEG file, the resolution is changed 480p or
576p if the resolution set to 1080i. You can change the
resolution for 720p, 576p or 480p.

Tips:

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There are four Slide Speed options :
> (Slow), >> (Normal), >>> (Fast) and II (off).
Use v /V /b /B to highlight the Speed. Then, use b / B
to select the option you want to use and then press
ENTER.

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If you set Speed option to Off, the slide is not active.

Slide Show

Use vVbBto highlight the (Slide Show) then
press ENTER.

Still Picture

1. Press PAUSE/STEP during the slide show.
The DVD/CD Receiver will now go into the PAUSE
mode.

2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY or press
PAUSE/STEP again.

Moving to another File

Press SKIP (. or >) once during viewing a
picture to advance to the next or previous file.

Rotating the picture

Press vVbB during showing a picture to rotate the
picture clockwise or counter-clockwise.

JPEG

Preview

List

JPEG Folder 1

JPEG Folder 2

JPEG Folder 3

JPEG Folder 4

JPEG Folder 5

JPEG Folder 6

JPEG Folder 7

JPEG Folder 8

PHOTO

JPEG disc compatibility with this player is
limited as follows:

• Depending upon the size and the number of
JPEG files, it could take a long time for the
DVD/CD Receiver to read the disc’s contents. If
you don’t see an on-screen display after several
minutes, some of the files may be too large —
reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less
than 2M pixels as 2760 x 2048 pixels and burn
another disc.

• The total number of files and folders on the disc
should be less than 999.

• Some discs may not operate due to a different
recording format or the condition of disc.

• Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg”
extensions when copying into the CD layout.

• If the files have “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extensions,
please rename them as “.jpg” file.

• File names without “.jpg” extension will not be
able to be read by this DVD/CD Receiver. Even
though the files are shown as JPEG image files in
Windows Explorer.

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Operation

Playing a DivX Movie

file

Using this DVD/CD Receiver you can play DivX disc.

1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu
appears on the TV screen.

2. Press v / V to select a folder and then press
ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you
are in a file list and want to return to the Folder
list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to

highlight and press ENTER.

3. If you want to view a particular file, press
v / V to highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY.

4. Press STOP to exit.

Notice for displaying the Divx subtitle

If the subtitle does not display properly during playback,
press and hold SUBTITLE for about 3 seconds then
press SUBTITLE to select another language code until
the subtitle is displayed properly

Tips:

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Press MENU to move to the next page.

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On a CD with MP3/WMA, JPEG and MOVIE file,
you can switch MUSIC, PHOTO and MOVIE menu.
Press TITLE, and MUSIC, PHOTO and MOVIE
word on top of the menu is highlighted.

Notes:

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Be sure to select “SUBTITLE ON” mode by
pressing the subtitle file every time before playing a
DivX file .

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When the subtile has more than two languages in
the file, original subtile is only available.

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You can not adjust sound mode and VIRTUAL
sound during the DivX file playing.

MOVIE

DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:

• Available resolution size of the DivX file is under

800x600 (W x H) pixel.

• The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by

45 characters.

• If there is impossible code to express in the DivX

file, it may be displayed as " _ " mark on the
display.

• If the number of the screen frame is over 30
per 1 second, this unit may not operate
normally.

• If the video and audio structure of recorded
files are not interleaved, either video or audio
is outputted.

Playable DivX file

• ".avi ", ".mpg ", ".mpeg ", ".divx"

Playable Subtitle format

• SubRip(*.srt/*.txt)

SAMI(*.smi)
SubStation Alpha(*.ssa/*.txt)
MicroDVD(*.sub/*.txt)
SubViewer 2.0(*.sub/*.txt)
VobSub(*.sub)

Playable Codec format

• "DIVX3.xx ", "DIVX4.xx ", "DIVX5.xx ",

"MP43 ", "3IVX ".

Playable Audio format

"AC3 ", "DTS ", "PCM ", "MP3 ", "WMA ".

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

within 24 - 48kHz (WMA)

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

40 - 192kbps (WMA)

0:00:00

List

Movie Folder 1

Movie Folder 2

Movie Folder 3

Movie Folder 4

Movie Folder 5

Movie Folder 6

Movie Folder 7

Movie Folder 8

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Presetting the Radio Stations

You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW).
Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down
the volume.

1. Press BAND on the remote control until FM or AM
(MW) appears in the display window.

2. And then every time you press BAND, FM and AM
(MW) changes alternately.

3. Press and hold TUN.(-/+) for about two seconds
until the frequency indication starts to change,
then release.

Scanning stops when the DVD/CD Receiver tunes in a
station.

4. Press PROG./MEMO. on the remote control.

A preset number will flash in the display window.

5. Press PRESET (-/+) on the remote control to
select the preset number you want.

6. Press PROG./MEMO. on the remote control again.

The station is stored.

7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to store other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press TUN.(-/+) repeatedly in step 3 to tune in the
station manually.

To clear all the stored stations

Press and hold PROG./MEMO. for about two seconds
and “ERASE ALL” is appeared in the display window
and then press PROG./MEMO. again, the stations are
cleared.

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If you have accidentally entered into the "ERASE
ALL" mode and you do not wish to clear the
memory, do not press any key. After a few seconds,
"ERASE ALL" will go off by itself and change to
normal mode.

Note:

If all stations have already been entered, the FULL
message will appear in the display window for a
moment and then a preset number will flash.
To change the preset number, follow the steps 5-6 as
above.

Listening to the Radio

Preset radio stations in the DVD/CD Receiver’s
memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on the
left).

1. Press BAND until FM or AM (MW) appears in the
display window.

The last received station is tuned in.

2. Press PRESET (-/+) repeatedly on the remote
control to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the DVD/CD Receiver
tunes in one preset station at a time.

3. Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME on the
front panel or by pressing VOLUME + or - on the
remote control repeatedly.

To turn off the radio

Press POWER to turn the DVD/CD Receiver off or
select another function mode (DVD/CD, AUX, USB).

To listen to non-preset radio stations

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Use manual or automatic tuning in the step 2.

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For manual tuning, press TUN.(-/+) repeatedly.

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For automatic tuning, press and hold TUN.(-/+) for
about two seconds on the front panel.

To select a preset radio station directly

You can use the number buttons on the remote
control to select a preset radio station directly.
For example, to listen to the preset station 4, press 4
on the remote control. To listen to the preset station
19, press 1 and then 9 (within 3 seconds).

For your reference

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If an FM program is noisy

Press MONO/ST. on the front panel to make
“STEREO” disappear in the display window. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press the button again to restore the
stereo effect.

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To improve reception

Reorient the supplied antennas.

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Operation

RDS Operation

This unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System),
which brings a wide range of information to FM radio.
RDS, now being used in many countries, is a system
for transmitting station call signs or network
information, a description of station programme type
text message about the station or specifics of musical
selection and the correct time.

RDS TUNING

When a FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS
data, the unit will automatically display the station’s
call sign and the RDS indicator will light in the Display
Window as well as indicators for the RDS services
programme (PS), programme type recognition (PTY),
Radio text (RT) and Clock Time (CT) if transmitted by
the station.

RDS DISPLAY OPTIONS

The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide
variety of information in addition to the initial call sign
that appears when a station is first tuned. In normal
RDS operation the display will indicate the station
name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing RDS
on the remote control enables you to cycle through
the various data types in the sequence:

(PS ↔FREQUENCY↔PTY↔RT ↔CT)



PS (Programme Service name)- The name of the
channel is shown in the Display Window.



PTY (Programme type recognition)- The name of
the programme type is shown in the Display
Window.



RT (Radiotext)- A “text” message contains special
information from the broadcast station. Note that
this message may scroll across the display to
permit message.



CT (Time controlled by the channel)- Enables
the unit to receive the actual time and show it in
the Display Window.

Note:

Some RDS stations may not choose to include some
of these additional features. If the data required for
the selected mode is not being transmitted, the
Display Window will show a PTY NONE, RT NONE,
CT NONE, or PS NONE message.

NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current Affairs
INFO Information
SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Educational
DRAMA Drama
CULTURE Culture
SCIENCE Science
VARIED Varied Speech Programme
POP M Popular Music
ROCK M Rock Music
EASY M Easy Listening Music
LIGHT M Light Music
CLASSICS Classical Music
OTHER M Other Music
WEATHER Weather Information
FINANCE Financial Programmes
CHILDREN Children’s Programmes
SOCIAL Social Affairs Programmes
RELIGION Religious Broadcasts
PHONE IN Phone-In Programmes
TRAVEL Travel and Touring
LEISURE Leisure and Hobby
JAZZ Jazz Music
COUNTRY Country Music
NATION M National Music
OLDIES Oldies Music
FOLK M Folk Music
DOCUMENT Documentary Programmes
TEST Station Alarm Test Message
ALARM ! Emergency Broadcast Information

Programme Search (PTY)

A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode
broadcasts with Programme Type (PTY) codes that
indicate the type of material being broadcast. The
following list shows the abbreviations used to
indicate each PTY along with an explanation of the
PTY.

You may search for a specific Programme Type (PTY)
by following these steps:

1. Press BAND to select the FM mode.

2. Press PTY on the remote control, the display will
show the last PTY in use.

3. Press PTY repeatedly to select a desired PTY.

4. When the PTY is selected, press TUN.(-/+).

The
unit will go into an automatic search mode. When a
station is tuned, the search will stop.

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Sleep Timer Setting

You can set the DVD/CD Receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.

1. Press SLEEP to set the desired sleep time.

The SLEEP indicator and the sleep time appears in the
display window.

2. Each time you press SLEEP the setting

changes in the following order.

SLEEP 180 →150 →120→90 →80 → 70 → 60→ 50 →
40 → 30 → 20 →10 →OFF (No display)

Note:

You can check the remaining time before the DVD/CD
Receiver turns off.
Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display window.

Dimmer

This function will change the brightness of the display
window on the front panel during in power-on status.

Press the DIMMER repeatedly.

Mute

Press MUTE to mute your unit.
You can mute your unit in order, for example, to

answer the telephone, the “MUTE” indicator flashes in
the display window.

Selecting input source

You can use VCRs or other units connected to the AV
IN, EURO AV connector or Optical connector. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual supplied with the unit for further
information on the operation.

Press AUX repeatedly on the remote control to
select the desired input source.

Each time you press this button, the mode of the
function changes in the following sequence:



AUX : for selecting the analog signal from AUX AUDIO
Input (L/R) Connector.



AUX OPT: for selecting the optical digital signal from
OPTICAL IN Connector.



TV-AUDIO: for selecting the TV audio signal from SCART.



AUDIO IN: for selecting the analog signal from AUDIO IN
Connector.

Notes



The Optical input function is available only when the
sampling frequency of other unit is 32 - 96kHz.



You can also select the input source by pressing
FUNC. button on the front panel.
Press and hold this button for about 3 seconds,
then press repeatedly to select other function.

XTS/XTS pro

Each time you press XTS pro the setting changes in
the following order.

XTS ON → NORMAL → XTS-P ON...



XTS-P ON
The unique sound quality of the LG Technology
creates the optimum sound for you to play the
perfect playback of the original sound and to feel
the living sound source.



XTS ON
When playing the movie with the weak bass sound
relatively to the general music, it enforces the
sense of sound at woofer for you to satisfy with.
In the mode of 2 CH BYPASS, It creates the high
display effect by playing the sound source via the
rear speakers same as the front speakers.

Note

The XTS mode is temporarily disabled when changing from

2.1 CH to 5.1 CH and it is enabled when changing it to 2.1
CH.



NORMAL
XTS-P and XTS mode tune off

VIRTUAL sound

Press VSM to set the VIRTUAL sound.



3D STEREO

Realtime 3D positioned sound rendering
technology with stereo sources, optimized for
stereo speakers. Listeners may experience
amazing virtual surround effects with their own
multimedia players.



Multichannel sound

The Multichannel sound changes the sound in 5.1
ch into a virtual one in the 10.1 ch so that it
provides such a feeling that you listen to the sound
simultaneously from the right and left speakers and
center speaker.

Sound Mode

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting
one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to
the program you want to listen to. (2 ch. sound only)

Press SOUND button repeatedly.

BYPASS

→ ON STAGE → STUDIO → CLUB → HALL

→ THEATER 1 → CHURCH → PL ll MOVIE
→ PL ll MUSIC → PL ll MTRX → BYPASS...

Note:

Initial sound mode is BYPASS.

Source Display Effect

2.1 ch. VIRTUAL 3D STEREO

5.1 ch VIRTUAL Multichannel sound

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Reference

Area Code

Afghanistan AF
Argentina AR
Australia AU
Austria AT
Belgium BE
Bhutan BT
Bolivia BO
Brazil BR
Cambodia KH
Canada CA
Chile CL
China CN
Colombia CO
Congo CG
Costa Rica CR
Croatia HR
Czech Republic CZ
Denmark DK
Ecuador EC
Egypt EG
El Salvador SV

Area Code

Ethiopia ET
Fiji FJ
Finland FI
France FR
Germany DE
Great Britain GB
Greece GR
Greenland GL

Heard and McDonald Islands

HM
Hong Kong HK
Hungary HU
India IN
Indonesia ID
Israel IL
Italy IT
Jamaica JM
Japan JP
Kenya KE
Kuwait KW
Libya LY
Luxembourg LU

Area Code

Malaysia MY
Maldives MV
Mexico MX
Monaco MC
Mongolia MN
Morocco MA
Nepal NP
Netherlands NL
Netherlands Antilles AN
New Zealand NZ
Nigeria NG
Norway NO
Oman OM
Pakistan PK
Panama PA
Paraguay PY
Philippines PH
Poland PL
Portugal PT
Romania RO
Russian Federation RU

Area Code

Saudi Arabia SA
Senegal SN
Singapore SG
Slovak Republic SK
Slovenia SI
South Africa ZA
South Korea KR
Spain ES
Sri Lanka LK
Sweden SE
Switzerland CH
Taiwan TW
Thailand TH
Turkey TR
Uganda UG
Ukraine UA
United States US
Uruguay UY
Uzbekistan UZ
Vietnam VN
Zimbabwe ZW

Area Codes

Choose a area code from this list.

Language Code

Abkhazian 6566
Afar 6565
Afrikaans 6570
Albanian 8381
Ameharic 6577
Arabic 6582
Armenian 7289
Assamese 6583
Aymara 6588
Azerbaijani 6590
Bashkir 6665
Basque 6985
Bengali; Bangla 6678
Bhutani 6890
Bihari 6672
Breton 6682
Bulgarian 6671
Burmese 7789
Byelorussian 6669
Cambodian 7577
Catalan 6765
Chinese 9072
Corsican 6779
Croatian 7282
Czech 6783
Danish 6865
Dutch 7876
English 6978
Esperanto 6979
Estonian 6984
Faroese 7079

Language Code

Fiji 7074
Finnish 7073
French 7082
Frisian 7089
Galician 7176
Georgian 7565
German 6869
Greek 6976
Greenlandic 7576
Guarani 7178
Gujarati 7185
Hausa 7265
Hebrew 7387
Hindi 7273
Hungarian 7285
Icelandic 7383
Indonesian 7378
Interlingua 7365
Irish 7165
Italian 7384
Japanese 7465
Javanese 7487
Kannada 7578
Kashmiri 7583
Kazakh 7575
Kirghiz 7589
Korean 7579
Kurdish 7585
Laothian 7679
Latin 7665
Latvian, Lettish 7686

Language Code

Lingala 7678
Lithuanian 7684
Macedonian 7775
Malagasy 7771
Malay 7783
Malayalam 7776
Maltese 7784
Maori 7773
Marathi 7782
Moldavian 7779
Mongolian 7778
Nauru 7865
Nepali 7869
Norwegian 7879
Oriya 7982
Panjabi 8065
Pashto, Pushto 8083
Persian 7065
Polish 8076
Portuguese 8084
Quechua 8185
Rhaeto-Romance 8277
Rumanian 8279
Russian 8285
Samoan 8377
Sanskrit 8365
Scots Gaelic 7168
Serbian 8382
Serbo-Croatian 8372
Shona 8378
Sindhi 8368

Language Code

Singhalese 8373
Slovak 8375
Slovenian 8376
Somali 8379
Spanish 6983
Sudanese 8385
Swahili 8387
Swedish 8386
Tagalog 8476
Tajik 8471
Tamil 8465
Tatar 8484
Telugu 8469
Thai 8472
Tibetan 6679
Tigrinya 8473
Tonga 8479
Turkish 8482
Turkmen 8475
Twi 8487
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapük 8679
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 7473
Yoruba 8979
Zulu 9085

Language Codes

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings:
Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Reference

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Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

No power.

The power is on, but
the DVD/CD Receiver
does not work.

No picture.

There is no sound or
only a very low-level
sound is heard.

The playback picture is
poor.

The DVD/CD Receiver
does not start playback.

Loud hum or noise is
heard.

Cause

• The power cord is disconnected.

• No disc is inserted.

• The TV is not set to receive DVD signal
output.

• The video cable is not connected
securely.

• The connected TV power is turned off.

• The equipment connected with the
audio cable is not set to receive DVD
signal output.

• The audio cables are not connected
securely.

• The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.

• The audio connecting cable is damaged.

• The disc is dirty.

• No disc is inserted.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the guide.

• The disc is dirty.

•Amenu is on the TV screen.

• The Rating level is set.

• The disc is dirty.

• The speakers and components are
connected poorly.

• The DVD/CD Receiver is located too
close to the TV.

Correction

• Plug the power cord securely into the
wall outlet.

• Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or,
audio CD indicator in the DVD display
is lit.)

• Select the appropriate video input
mode on the TV so the picture from
the DVD/CD Receiver appears on the
TV screen.

• Connect the video cable into the
jacks securely.

•Turn on the TV.

• Select the correct input mode of the
audio receiver so you can hear the
sound from the DVD/CD Receiver.

• Connect the audio cable into the
jacks securely.

•Turn on the equipment connected
with the audio cable.

• Replace it with new one.

• Clean the disc.

• Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD, or
audio CD indicator in the DVD display
is lit.)

• Insert a playable disc. (Check the
disc type, colour system and Regional
code.)

• Place the disc with the playback side
down.

• Place the disc on the disc tray
correctly inside the guide.

• Clean the disc.

• Press the SETUP button to turn off
the menu screen.

• Cancel the Rating function or change
the rating level.

• Clean the disc.

• Connect the speakers and
components securely.

• Move your TV away from the audio
components.

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Reference

Symptom

Radio stations cannot
be tuned in.

The remote control
does not work
properly.

The front panel
display is too dim.

Cause

• The antenna is positioned or connected
poorly.

• The signal strength of the stations is too
weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning).

• No stations have been preset or preset
stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset stations).

• The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor of the DVD/CD Receiver.

• The remote control is too far from the
DVD/CD Receiver.

• There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD/CD
Receiver.

• The batteries in the remote control are
flat.

• Nothing is displayed on the front panel
display.

Correction

• Connect the antenna securely.

• Adjust the antennas and connect an
external antenna if necessary.

•Tune in the station manually.

• Preset the stations (page 20).

• Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD/CD Receiver.

• Use the remote control within about 23
ft (7 m).

• Remove the obstacle.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control.

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❋ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

GeneralCD/DVDVideo

Amplifier

Speakers

Tuner

FM

AM

[MW]

Power supply Refer to main label.
Power consumption Refer to main label.
Net Weight 3.6 kg
External dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 70 x 311 mm
Operating conditions Temperature: 5°C to 35°C, Operation status: Horizontal
Operating humidity 5% to 85%

Laser Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm
Signal system PAL 625/50, NTSC 525/60
Frequency response (audio) 200 Hz to 18 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) More than 75 dB (1 kHz, NOP -6 dB, 20 kHz LPF/A-Filter)
Dynamic range (audio) More than 70 dB
Harmonic distortion (audio) 0.5 % (1 kHz, at 1W position) (20 kHz LPF)
Video input

1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., RCA jack x 1
Video output 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., RCA jack x 1/ SCART (TO TV)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ohms, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

(P

B)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms, RCA jack x 1

Tuning Range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz or 65.0 - 74.0 MHz, 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz
Signal-to Noise Ratio 60 dB (Mono)
Frequency Response 140 - 8,000 Hz
Tuning Range 522 - 1,620 kHz or 520 - 1,720 kHz
Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz
Stereo mode 70 W + 70 W (4Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode Front: 70 W + 70 W (THD 10 %)

Center*: 70 W
Surround*: 70 W + 70 W (4Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

Subwoofer*: 150 W (3Ω at 30 Hz, THD 10 %)
Inputs AUDIO IN, OPTICAL IN
Outputs MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT, EURO AV (TO TV) OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Front/Rear Speaker Center speaker Passive Subwoofer

(SH52TH-S) (SH52TH-C) (SH52TH-W)
Type 2 Way 3 Speaker 2 Way 3 Speaker 1 Way 1 Speaker
Impedance 4 Ω 4 Ω 3 Ω
Frequency Response 100 - 20000 Hz 150 - 20000 Hz 40 - 1500 Hz
Sound Pressure Level 82 dB/W (1m) 82 dB/W (1m) 80 dB/W (1m)
Rated Input Power 70 W 70 W 150 W
Max. Input Power 140 W 140 W 300 W

Net Dimensions (W x H x D)

260 x 1100 x 260 mm 330 x 86 x 121 mm 212 x 395 x 341 mm

Net Weight 3.0 kg 1.15 kg 6.0 kg

(*

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settings and the source, there
may be no sound output.)

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