LG HT904SA, HT904PA User Manual

Model : HT904TA (HT904TA, SH94TA-F/S/C/W)

HT904PA (HT904PA, SH94PA-F/S/C/W) HT904SA (HT904SA, SH94SA-S/C/W)

P/NO : MFL60020739

http://www.lg.ca

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Full HD up-scaling (1080p)

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HDMI In

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Made for iPod

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Home theater Speaker ez Set-up

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Portable In

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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 shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION : This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit ;

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

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

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

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

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safety Precaution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

Copyrights

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CONSUMERS 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 525 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 525p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

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Contents

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Speaker Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

OSD Initial language settings - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Initial Setting the Area Code - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Adjusting the general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

5.1 Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Displaying Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Playing a disc or file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

Viewing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Home theater Speaker ez Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using an USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing the iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Listening to music from your portable player or

external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Controlling your TV with the supplied Remote Control . . .21

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Welcome to your new DVD Receiver

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.

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Setting up

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.

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

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 holl for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet(enclosure).

• Use the rear speaker at least 30 CM away from either TV screen or PC monitor

1 Attach the speakers to the speaker stands by rotating the screw.

2 If you want to arrange the speaker cable, draw the speaker cable

through the hole on the speaker.

3 Connect the speaker cable.

The speakers are detached from the speaker stands.

Assembling the Speakers (HT904TA, HT904PA)

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REAR R

FRONT R

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

REAR L

FRONT L

Grey

Red

Green

Orange

Blue

White

Behind you and to your right.

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

Above screen, directly in front of you.

This can be placed in any front position.

Behind you and to your left.

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

POSITION

SPEAKER

Main Unit

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Speaker Positioning

Front speaker

(Right)

Front speaker

(Left)

Rear

speaker

(Left)

Subwoofer

Center speaker

Rear

speaker

(Right)

In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).

Front speakers

According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the interval between speakers to 45 degree.

Centre speaker

The centre speakers and front speakers are ideally the same height. But normally place it above or below the television.

Rear speakers

Place left and right behind the listening area. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for surround sound playback. For best results, do not install the rear speakers too far behind the listening position and install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.

In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is near to the rear wall set the rear speakers opposite each other, and set the rear speakers above 60 - 90 cm than the listener’s ears.

Subwoofer

This can be placed in any front position.

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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.

Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order from A to C.

b Plug the power cord into the power source.

AM/ FM connection

AM - Connect the AM loop aerial to the DVD receiver. 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.

Component Video connection (B)

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.

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 output for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.

Video Out connection (A)

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

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Hooking up the unit

Resolution Setting

You can change the resolution for component video and HDMI output. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to select the desired resolution - 480i, 480p , 720p, 1080i, 1080p The resolution may not be selected depending on the connection or TV.

• Depending on your TV, some of the resolution settings may result in the picture disappearing or an abnormal picture appearing. In this case, press

RESOLUTION repeatedly until the picture re-appears.

You can set 1080p video resolution to enjoy Full HD picture quality. (Full HD up-scaling)

Available resolution according to connection

Displayed resolution in display window and outputted resolution may different according to connection type.

[HDMI OUT]: 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p and 480i [COMPONENT VIDEO OUT]: 480p and 480i [VIDEO OUT]: 480i

Notes on HDMI Out connection

• If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen.(“TV do not support” will appears in screen) Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

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

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

-Try switching off the HDMI/ DVI device and this unit. Next, switch on the

HDMI/ DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this unit.

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

- The connected device is compatible with 720X480i, 720X480p,

1280X720p, 1920X1080i or 1920X1080p video input.

- The 1080p, 720p and 480p resolutions are the progressive scan

applied resolution.

• Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

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

Enjoying audio from an external source and selecting the function

You can enjoy audio from an external source through your unit. And You can select the function. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired input source and the function (DVD/CD, USB , OSD IPOD, IPOD, AUX, AUX OPT, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, FM, AM).

HDMI Out connection (C)

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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