LG HT964TZ-AM, HT964PZ-AM Owner’s Manual

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Model : HT964TZ (HT964TZ-AM, SH94TZ-F/S/C/W)

HT964PZ (HT964PZ-AM, SH94PZ-F/S/C/W)

Full HD up-scaling (1080p)

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USB Direct Recording

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HDMI In	Home theater Speaker ez Set-up
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Portable In

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P/NO : MFL60020766

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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. 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.

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Welcome to your new DVD Receiver

Contents

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

OSD Initial language settings - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Initial Setting the Area Code - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjusting the general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11

5.1 Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

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

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

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

Using an USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording to USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Listening to music from your portable player or external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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

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

Precautions in using the touch buttons

•Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.

-In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using.

•Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it work.

-If you apply too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch buttons.

•Touch the button that you want to work in order to operate the function correctly.

•Be careful not to have any conductive material such as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.

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Setting up

The speakers are detached from the speaker stands.

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Assembling the Speakers

1 Fix the post to the base by rotating the post.

2 Draw the connector cable through the hole on the stand. 3 Fix the speaker to the stand by rotating the speaker.

4 Connect the connector cable between the speaker and base.

5 Connect the speaker cord to the appropriate terminals on the speaker.

bConnect the wires to the DVD receiver.

Match each wire’s coloured band to the same coloured connection

on the rear of the DVD receiver. To connect the cable to the DVD press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminal.

the wire and release the finger pad.

the black end of each wire to the terminals marked -(minus) and the other end

terminals marked + (plus).

the wires to the speakers.

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

Main Unit	SPEAKER	POSITION
REAR R	Grey	Behind you and to your right.
FRONT R	Red	In front of you, to the right of the screen.
CENTER	Green	Above screen, directly in front of you.
SUB WOOFER	Orange	This can be placed in any front position.
REAR L	Blue	Behind you and to your left.
FRONT L	White	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: A hall for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet(enclosure).

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

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Hooking up the unit

aConnect 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.

		Component Video connection (B)
AM/ FM connection		Connect the COMPONENT
	AM - Connect the AM loop	VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE
		SCAN) OUTPUT jacks on
	aerial to the DVD receiver.
		the unit to the corresponding
	FM - Connect the FM aerial.
		input jacks on your TV using
	The reception will be its best
		a Y PB PR cable.
	when the two loose ends of
	the aerial are in a straight and
	horizontal line.

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.

b Plug the power cord into the power source.

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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 (or 576i), 480p (or 576p), 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)

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.

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 (or 576p) and 480i (or 576i) [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.(“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(576i), 720X480p(576p), 1280X720p, 1920X1080i or 1920X1080p video input.

-The 1080p, 720p and 480p(576p) 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, AUX, AUX OPT, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, FM, AM).

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Hooking up the unit

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 FUNCTION. 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.)

Main Unit

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1Power (1/`)

Turns the unit on and off.

2DVD/CD Disc Drawer

3Open/Close (Z)

4Play/Pause(B/X)

5Stop (x)

6TUNING, Skip / Search (.>)

7Function (F)

Selects the function and input source.

(DVD/CD, USB , OSD IPOD, IPOD, AUX, AUX OPT, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, FM, AM)

8Volume (-/+)

Controls the volume when using any function.

When you press volume (-/+) on the unit, volume is increased or decreased only one step.

9MIC 1/MIC 2

Connect a microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 to both sockets.

You cannot use the microphone when DivX files playback or you selet

OSD IPOD/IPOD/HDMI IN/AUX OPT funciton.

10PORT. (Portable) IN port

You can enjoy music from portable device on your unit.

11USB port

You can play video, image and sound files by connecting the USB device.

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