LG HT953TV, HT953TV-A0 User guide

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Model: HT953TV(HT953TV-A0, SH93TV-S/C/A, ST3TV)

HDMI In

Full HD up-scaling

5.1ch ez Set-up

(1080p)

Unique Features

Simple connection with Set

View Full HD picture quality

Listen to sound from TV,

Top Box through HDMI.

with simple setup.

DVD and Digital Device with

vivid 5.1ch mode.

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	USB Direct Recording
			Portable In
			Listen to music from your
	Record music from CD to
	your USB device.		portable device (MP3,
			Notebook, etc).	P/NO : MFL57006599
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Safety Precaution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning 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.

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Welcome to your new DVD Receiver

Contents

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

OSD Initial language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Initial Setting of the Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Adjust the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12

Setting the sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Displaying Disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing a disc or file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15 Viewing photo files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5.1ch ez Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Listening to music from your USB device . . . . . . . . .17

Recording music from CD to your USB device . . . . .18

Listening to music from your portable player . . . . . . .18 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

In NIGERIA

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 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 fol-

lowing 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.

What is SIMPLINK?

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

Installing the unit

Mount the stand on the base and tighten 4 screws (5 x 70) on the bottom side of the base.

To Fix the unit tighten 3 screws (3 x 14) on the rear side of the stand.

Push the cables (system cable and HDMI cable etc.) into the cable fixing hole in the stand. Attach the back cover.

Insert the cable holder in the hole on the stand.

Connecting the active woofer to the unit.

- Connect one end of the system cable into the system jack on the unit.

Connect the other end of the system cable into the system jack on the rear of the active woofer

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Setting up

The speakers are detached from the speaker stands.

the red end of each wire to the marked +(plus) and the black

the terminals marked - (minus).

Assembling the Speakers

1Fix the speaker and the stand by inserting the 1 screw in the speaker hole.

2Draw the speaker cable through the hole on the speaker.

3Connect the speaker cable.

4Attach the back cover by rotating the screw.

Attaching the speakers to the active woofer

aConnect the wires to the active woofer.

To connect the cable to the active woofer, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.

the wires to the speakers.

the other end of each wire to the correct speaker:

	POSITION
	Behind you and to your right.
	Behind you and to your left.
	Above screen, directly in front of you.
	In front of you, to the right of the screen.
Front	In front of you, to the left of the screen.

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: Hole in the speaker cabinet (enclosure) that improves.

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Hooking up the unit

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

Audio In connection

Video Out connection

Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the active woofer to the corresponding input jack on your TV using a Video cable.

b Plug the power cord into the power source.

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.

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Hooking up the unit	After push the cables (system cable and HDMI cables
	etc.) into the cable fixing hole in the stand, attach the
	back cover.
	HDMI In connection
	Connect the HDMI INPUT jack on
	the unit to the HDMI output jack on
	your Set-Top box (or Digital Device
	etc.) using an HDMI cable. Set the
	external source to HDMI IN by
	pressing INPUT. In HDMI IN mode,
	you can’t change the resolution.

Digital Audio in connection

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

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)

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 that is no longer than 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, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, USB

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