LG LH-790HTS User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
DVD Receiver System
MODEL
LH-790HTS
P/NO : MFL73752054
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash 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 sucient 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 conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
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 specied 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 lled 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 specication 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 re. 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.
1 Safety Information
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Safety Information
Safety Information
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Disposal of your old a ppliance
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 oce, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/ these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 2009/125/EC.
European representative :
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands (Tel : +31–(0)36–547–8888)
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a conned 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 built­in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.
Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:
Remove the old battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement system batteries and accumulators.
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
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 U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 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 OR 625 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 AND 625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on LG players.
(Mastered/ Live File System : Disc format system for Windows Vista)
4 Contents
Contents
Safety Information
2 CAUTION
Preparation
6 Unique Features
6 Accessorie
s
7 Introductio
n
7 Playable Disc
s
7 About the
Symbol Display
7 Symbol Used in this Manua
l
7 Regional Code
s
8 Playable file Requiremen
t
9 Remote contro
l
11 Front pane
l
12 Rear pane
l
Installation
13 Assembling the speaker stand to
the speaker
15 Mounting the speakers to a wal
l
16 Attaching the speakers to the uni
t
17 Positioning the syste
m
18 Connections to Your T
V
18 Component Video Connectio
n
19 HDMI Out Connectio
n
20 Video Connectio
n
21 Resolution Setting
21 Video Output Resolutio
n
22 Optional Equipment Connectio
n
22 HDMI IN connectio
n
23 AUX In Connection
23 AUDIO (PORT. IN) In
Connection
23 Listening to music from your
portable player or external
device
24 USB Connectio
n
25 OPTICAL In connectio
n
25 Antenna Connectio
n
26 Adjust the setup setting
s
26 OSD Initial language setting
s
26 To display and exit the Setup
menu
27 Languag
e
27 Displa
y
28 Audi
o
29 Lock (Parental Control
)
30 Other
s
Operation
31 Using the Home Menu
31 Basic Operation
s
32 Other Operation
s
32 Displaying Disc Information on-
screen
33 To display the DVD Menu
33 To display the DVD titl
e
33 1.5 times speed playback
33 Screen Save
r
5Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
33 Starting play from selected
time
33 Resume playback
34 Marked Playbac
k
34 Changing subtitle code page
35 Viewing a PHOTO file
35 Options while viewing a phot
o
36 Sleep Timer Settin
g
36 Dimme
r
36 Turn off the sound temporaril
y
36 Last Scene Memor
y
36 System Select - Optiona
l
36 Adjust the speaker level
settings
36 VOCAL FADE
R
37 Radio Operation
s
37 Presetting the Radio Station
s
37 Deleting all the saved station
s
37 Deleting a saved statio
n
37 Improving poor FM receptio
n
38 Sound adjustmen
t
38 Setting the surround mod
e
39 Advanced Operation
s
39 Recording to US
B
40 Playing the iPo
d
41 Enjoying iPod on the scree
n
41 Enjoying the iPod IN mod
e
43 Using a Bluetooth wireless
technology
43 Listening to music of a
Bluetooth device
44 Listening to music on this unit
using Bluetooth device
45 Checking the information of
connected Bluetooth device
Maintenance
46 Notes on Discs
46 Handling the Uni
t
Troubleshooting
47 Troubleshooting
Appendix
48 Language Codes
49 Area Code
s
50 Trademarks and License
s
51 Specification
s
6 Preparation
Preparation
2 Preparation
Unique Features
Portable In
Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc)
USB Direct Recording
Records music from CD to your USB device.
Full HD up-scaling
Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup.
Home Theater Speaker ez Setup
listens sound form TV, DVD and Digital divce with vivid 5.1 (2.1 or 2.0) ch mode.
HDMI In
Simple connection with digital divice (Set Top Box, DVD player etc.) through HDMI.
Made for iPod
Enjoys music form IPod with simple connection.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Video cable (1) HDMI cables (1)
Remote control (1) Batteries (2)
FM antenna (1) AM antenna (1)
Speaker cables (6)
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Preparation
2
Introduction
Playable Discs
This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA and/or JPEG les. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD­RW/CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.
DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video mode and nalized only
DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video mode and nalized only
DVD+R: Video mode only Supports the double layer disc also
DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video mode and nalized only
Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CD­RW in music CD format that can be purchased.
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 disc.
Symbol Used in this Manual
All discs and le listed below
ALL
MP3 les
MP3
DVD and nalized DVD±R/RW
DVD
WMA les
WMA
DivX les
DivX
Audio CDs
ACD
JPG les
JPG
NOTE
Indicates special notes and operating features.
TIP
Indicates tip and hints for making the task easier.
CAUTION
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
Regional Codes
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a dierent regional code from your unit, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.
8 Preparation
Preparation
Playable file Requirement
MP3/ WMA music file requirement
MP3/ WMA le compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :
• Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
• Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9
• Maximum les : Under 999
• File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”
• CD-ROM le format : ISO9660/ JOLIET
• We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 le system.
Photo file requirement
Photo le compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :
• Max pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel
• Maximum les : Under 999
• Some discs may not operate due to a dierent recording format or the condition of disc.
• File extensions: “.jpg”
• CD-ROM le format : ISO9660/ JOLIET
DivX file requirement
DivX le compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :
• Available resolution: within 720x576 (W x H) pixels.
• The le name of the DivX subtitle should be entered within 45 characters.
• If there is impossible code to express in the DivX le, it may be displayed as " _ " mark on the display.
• Frame rate : less than 30 fps.
• If the video and audio structure of recorded les is not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted.
• Playable DivX le : ".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", "MP4V3", "3IVX".
• Playable Audio format : "AC3", "DTS", "PCM", "MP3", "WMA".
• Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)
• For Discs formatted in Live le system, you can not it on this unit.
• If the name of movie le is dierent from that of the subtitle le, during playback of a DivX le, subtitle may not be display.
• If you play a DivX le dier from DivXspec, it may not operate normally.
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Preparation
2
Remote control
Remote control
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
OPEN / RADIO & CLOSE INPUT
SOUND EFFECT
SPEAKER LEVEL
REPEAT
CLEAR
OPTICAL
VOL
MUTE
VOL
VOL
AV / INPUT
ENTER
TITLE
RETURN
DISC MENU
PRESET
PRESET
PR/CH
PR/CH
REC
MARKER
SLEEP
MONO/STEREO
SCAN SKIPSKIP
HOME HOME
TUNING
TUNING
MIC VOL ECHO VOL
VOCAL FADER
BLUETOOTH
• • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • •
1
(POWER) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
Z
OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and closes the disc
Drawer.
t
RADIO&INPUT: Changes input sources.
• • • • • • • • • •
b
• • • • • • • • •
0 to 9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered options in a menu.
CLEAR : Removes a mark on the marked list or a number when setting the password.
s
REPEAT : Selects a play mode. (Repeat/
Random)
• • • • • • • • • •
c
• • • • • • • • •
./>
SKIP : Goes to next or previous
chapter/ track/ le.
m/M
SCAN : Searchs backward or forward.
x
(STOP) : Stops playback or recording.
B
(PLAY), MONO/STEREO : Starts playback.
Selects Mono/ Stereo.
X
(PAUSE/STEP) : Pauses playback.
• • • • • • • • • •
d
• • • • • • • • •
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound eect mode.
VOL -/+ (Volume) : Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL: Changes input source to optical
directly.
MUTE : Mutes the sound.
Put the batteries into the remote control.
Make sure for the + (plus) and – (minus) on the batterise to be matched on the remote control.
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Preparation
Remote control
OPEN / RADIO & CLOSE INPUT
SOUND EFFECT
SPEAKER LEVEL
REPEAT
CLEAR
OPTICAL
VOL
MUTE
VOL
VOL
AV / INPUT
ENTER
TITLE
RETURN
DISC MENU
PRESET
PRESET
PR/CH
PR/CH
REC
MARKER
SLEEP
MONO/STEREO
SCAN SKIPSKIP
HOME HOME
TUNING
TUNING
MIC VOL ECHO VOL
VOCAL FADER
BLUETOOTH
• • • • • • • • • • e • • • • • • • • •
HOME: Displays the [Home] menu.
INFO./DISPLAY : Accesses On-Screen
Display.
U/u/I/i
(up/ down/ left/ right): Used to
navigate on-screen displays.
PRESET (
+/-
) : Selects programme of Radio.
TUNING -/+ : Tunes in the desired radio station.
ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.
Presetting the radio stations.
O
RETURN : Moves backwards in the menu
or exits the setup menu.
TITLE : If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not appear.
DISC MENU : Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.
• • • • • • • • • •
f
• • • • • • • • •
ECHO VOL. -/+ : Adjusts echo volume.
MIC VOL. -/+ : Adjusts microphone volume.
MARKER : Marks play list.
SLEEP : Sets the System to turn o
automatically at a specied time. (Dimmer : The display window will be darken by half.)
z
REC : USB Direct Recording.
Bluetooth : Pairing, Connecting and
disconnecting your unit and Bluetooth device in function other than the Bluetooth.
VOCAL FADER : You can enjoy the function as karaoke, by reducing singer vocal of music in the various source.
• • • • • • • • • •
g
• • • • • • • • •
TV Control buttons : Controls the TV. (LG TV only)
Controlling the TV.
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switching of LG TVs as well. Hold POWER (TV) and press PR/CH (+/–) button repeatedly until the TV turns on or o.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
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Preparation
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Front panel
a
1/\
(POWER)
Switches the unit ON or OFF.
b
Disc Tray
c
iPod Dock
d
Display window Shows the current status of the unit.
e
Z (
OPEN/CLOSE)
Opens or closes the disc tray.
f
VOLUME
Adjusts speaker volume.
g
F (FUNCTION)
Changes the input source or function.
h
./> (SKIP)
Go to next or previous le/track/chapter. Searches backward or forward (Press and hold) Tunes in the desired radio station.
i
x (STOP)
Stops playback.
j
N/X
(PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
k
USB Port
Connect a USB device.
l
PORT. IN Connect to a portable player with audio outputs.
m
Microphone jacks 1/2
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Preparation
Rear panel
a
Power cord
b
Speakers connectors Connect the speaker cables.
c
Cooling Fan
d
Antenna Connector FM- Connects the FM wired antenna AM- Connects the AM loop antenna
e
VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs.
f
HDMI OUT (Version 1.2A) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for digital audio and video)
g
HDMI IN (Version 1.2A) 1/2 Connect to an external source with HDMI output.
h
OPTICAL IN Connect to optical audio equipment.
i
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR)OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs.
j
AUX (L/R) INPUT Connect to an external source with 2 channel audio outputs.
a b c de
ji h g f
13Installation
Installation
3
3 Installation
Assembling the speaker stand to the speaker
Preparation
Pole
Cable
Base
Screw
Speaker
1. Attach the pole to the base, then secure the connection with a supplied screw.
Step 1
Speaker
Pole
Base
Screw
Cable
2. Insert a speaker wire from the bottom of the base.
Step 2
Pole
Base
Screw
Cable
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Installation
3. Draw the speaker wire through the inside of the pole and also through the hole on the bottom of the speaker.
Step 3
4. Attach the speaker to the pole, the secure the connection with a supplied screw.
Step 4
5. Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker.
Make sure the wire marked black goes in
to the terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).
Step 5
CAUTION
Be careful that the speaker should not fall down. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunctioning and causing personal injury and/ or property damage.
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Installation
3
Mounting the speakers to a wall
You can mount the speakers to a wall. Prepare screws and brackets supplied.
1.
Attach the wall bracket to the wall with screws as shown in the illustration below. When you mount to a wall (concrete) use the wall plugs. (supplied)
Screw length
3.5 mm (0.14 inch)
25 mm (0.98 inch)
Step 1
Wall plug
Screw
2. Attach the speaker bracket to the speaker and fasten the screws.
Step 2
3. Hang the speaker bracket onto the wall bracket.
Step 3
4. Press the speaker to secure the brackets.
Step 4
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Installation
Attaching the speakers to the unit
1. Connect the wires to the unit. Match each wire’s colored band to the same colored connection terminal on the rear of the unit. To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic nger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.
Connect the black end of each wire to the
terminals marked -(minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus).
2.
Connect the wires to the speakers. Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to the color coding:
Color Speaker Position
Grey Rear Rear right
Blue Rear Rear left
Green Center Center
Orange Sub woofer Any front position
Red Front Front right
White Front Front left
To connect the cable to the speakers, press each plastic nger pad to open the connection terminals on the base of each speaker. Insert the wire and release the nger pad.
CAUTION
Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct. *Speaker duct: A hall for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
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Installation
3
Positioning the system
The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions dier from the actual unit for explanation purposes. For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).
A
B
D
E
F
A
A
A
A
A
G
C
A
Front left speaker (L)/
B
Front right speaker (R):
Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as ush with the screen surface as possible.
C
Center speaker:
Place the center speaker above or below the monitor or screen.
D
Surround left speaker (L)/
E
Surround right speaker (R):
Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards.
F
Subwoofer:
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reections.
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